
Paul Greenberg
ActingAbout Paul Greenberg
Paul Greenberg is an Emmy winning writer and performer who emerged on the comedy scene in the mid-90's as a member of the Canadian comedy troupe, The Vacant Lot. After years of playing the famed Rivoli Club in Toronto, the troupe made the transition to TV with the Lorne Michaels produced sketch series, The Vacant Lot, for Comedy Central. This prompted Paul's move from Toronto to Los Angeles where he continued performing as a cast member of the cult favorite sketch shows, The Jenny McCarthy Show for MTV and the music based sketch show, Random Play for VH1. Other appearances include Shempy the Vampire on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the waiter who follows Helen Hunt across the dance floor in As Good As It Gets and with his wife Jackie Harris Greenberg, the Porno Gil episode Curb Your Enthusiasm. Paul has continued creating and starring in projects including the comedy series, International Ghost Investigators: Hollywood Division for DirecTV and co-created with Joey McIntyre, the sitcom Return of the Mac for PopTV . Paul's work as host writer for Neil Patrick Harris has earned him Emmy and Writer's Guild Awards. Paul has also done extensive voice work for some of televisions most popular animated shows, such as Jimmy Neutron, Invader Zim and most recently, the Japanese animated series, Yo Kai Watch, where he played over 15 characters. Paul lives in Los Angeles with his wife, comedic actress, Jackie Harris Greenberg, and their son Donovan. Paul's podcast with his longtime friend, Dave Foley of The Kids in the Hall, Don't Say...with Paul and Dave, premiered February 5, 2019 on iTunes.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul Greenberg reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Paul Greenberg's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul Greenberg remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Thumb Wars/Thumbtanic Thumb Double Feature, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Paul Greenberg Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Greenberg's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul Greenberg.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus | Poonchy (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Diggs Tailwagger: Galactic Rover | Goody (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Ant Bully | Sleeping Ant #1 / Head Lice #1 / Head Lice #2 / Head Lice #3 / Head Lice #4 / Brett (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Jimmy Neutron: The League of Villains | Brobot (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Jimmy Neutron: The Eggpire Strikes Back | Ooblar / Yokian Waiter (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast | Ooblar (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Godthumb | Afraido / Badgerburger Waiter / Elevator Thumb | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials | Surfer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Thumb Wars/Thumbtanic Thumb Double Feature | Prissypeo / The Captain / 'Lovely Ship' Steward (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Blair Thumb | Pirate / Thumb Woman with Baby (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius | Guard (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Bat Thumb | Blue Jay / Ritzy Woman (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Bogus Witch Project | Creepy Kid | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Thumbtanic | The Captain / 'Lovely Ship' Steward / Lice Checker #1 (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Growing Up Brady | Davy Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle | Prissypeo (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: Scared Silly | Fry Kid #2 (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Godson | Frito Calzone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Jimmy Neutron: Runaway Rocketboy! | Ooblar (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | As Good as It Gets | Bar Waiter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Hitman | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tommy Boy | Skittish Student | Hit | Similar → |
Paul Greenberg - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Greenberg?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Greenberg is "Thumb Wars/Thumbtanic Thumb Double Feature" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Paul Greenberg acted in?
Paul Greenberg has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Greenberg?
Other notable films include "Jimmy Neutron: The League of Villains", "Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast", and "As Good as It Gets".




