Stephen Harold Tobolowsky (born May 30, 1951) is an American character actor and writer. He is known for film roles such as insurance agent Ned Ryerson in Groundhog Day [1] and amnesiac Sammy Jankis in Memento, as well as such television characters as Commissioner Hugo Jarry in Deadwood, Bob Bishop in Heroes, Sandy Ryerson in Glee, Stu Beggs in Californication and White Famous, "Action" Jack Stephen Tobolowsky. Actor: Groundhog Day. Character actor Stephen Tobolowsky was born on May 30, 1951 in Dallas, Texas. Over the past three decades, Tobolowsky has racked up a lengthy list of roles in movies and television across many different genres. Groundhog Day (1993) Stephen Tobolowsky as Ned. Menu. Case Western High. Ned Ryerson: I did the whistling belly-button trick at the high school talent show? Bing! Stephen Tobolowsky became a “Hey, I know that guy!” character actor after playing the relentlessly cheerful insurance agent Ned Ryerson in the 1993 Bill Murray flick Groundhog Day. But Tobolowsky hasn’t always been a nice guy. Groundhog Day was like “guerilla theatre,” with huge rewrites in the middle of production, Tobolowsky told ComicBook.com. Tobolowsky played Ned Ryerson in the movie — a side character Tobolowsky's breakthrough role came in 1993, when he played Ned Ryerson in the comedy Groundhog Day. His performance in the film was critically acclaimed, and he has since become one of the most recognizable character actors in Hollywood. Tobolowsky has continued to work steadily in film and television over the years. 4. Stephen Tobolowsky as Ned Ryerson . You are beloved by the people of Woodstock for how often you have come back for their annual festivities. On the official town mural—which includes esteemed former citizens like Orson Welles and Chester Gould—the biggest face is that of Ned Ryerson. Stephen Tobolowsky, who played Ned Ryerson, a pesky old acquaintance of Phil Connors (Bill Murray), will take part in a “Groundhog Day” cast reunion Friday at Harry Caray’s on Navy Pier. Then: Character actor Stephen Tobolowsky played the highly quotable ("Bing!") insurance salesman Ned "Needlenose Ned" Ryerson who Phil keeps running into on his never-ending day. Now: One of the hardest working "That Guy" actors in Hollywood, Tobolowsky is a regular presence on shows like 'Glee' and 'Californication.' Tobolowsky, who played Ned Ryerson in Groundhog Day, remembers when the writers weren’t sure which direction the tone should lean. By Mathew Plale November 23rd 2023, 1:53pm. Ned? Ned Ryerson?. You have to admit that Groundhog Day, the 1993 film starring Bill Murray (which he hated) and Andie MacDowell (who we haven't heard from in awhile), hits different this year.A Groundhog Day is a beloved comedy film that has stood the test of time, and one of the standout characters is Ned Ryerson. Played by Stephen Tobolowsky, Ned Ryerson is a quirky and persistent insurance salesman who is always trying to sell policies to the film’s protagonist, Phil Connors. Ned Ryerson is Groundhog Day's biggest villain It's hard to think of a cheerier, nicer guy than Ned Ryerson. But Tobolowsky specifically approached the role as if the insurance salesman was a Stephen Toblowsky, who played Ned Ryerson in the "Groundhog Day" movie, talks about the film and the holiday. "Nobody knew what the movie was going to be about," Bellairs said. "They came to town “Radio Head” Was Inspired By The Guy Who Played Ned Ryerson In Groundhog Day. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images. News May 29, 2015 2:05 PM By Chris DeVille “Radio Stephen Tobolowsky, who played Ned Ryerson in the classic 1993 film with Bill Murray, spoke about some of his memories nearly 30 years later. 'Groundhog Day' actor recounts what it was like Groundhog Day is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Harold Ramis from a screenplay by him and Danny Rubin.Starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott, it tells the story of a cynical television weatherman covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who becomes trapped in a time loop, forcing him to relive February 2 repeatedly. BING! Stephen Tobolowsky played the unforgettable character of Ned Ryerson in the 1993 classic 'Groundhog Day.' He shares memories of working on the film, thoughts on Bill Murray & why he believes the film still resonates. PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa.—Actor Stephen Tobolowsky, best known for playing the annoying Ned Ryerson in the cult classic Groundhog Day, was invited to Punxsutawney for Groundhog Day 2010 by its Stephen Tobolowsky, who played Ned Ryerson in the hit film Groundhog Day. He will be in Woodstock, IL to promote the day of events and share some stories about his career.
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