Biography
Paul Francis Tompkins, born on September 12, 1968, in Philadelphia, is an American comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and improvisational skills. He's gained acclaim for his witty storytelling and has appeared on various television shows and podcasts, showcasing his comedic versatility and distinctive style. Tompkins is recognized for his quick wit, sharp humor, and engaging performances, solidifying his place in the comedy scene. Beyond stand-up, he's recognized for his work in i...
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Complete Filmography

The Muppet Script
2025
as Fozzie Bear
When most people think of the Muppets, they think of the colorful characters made out of fleece and foam. But as with every movie, it all starts on th...

Mustafar Takes Los Angeles
2024
as Senator Palpatine / Darth Sidious
The infamous CLONE WARS have reached a crescendo as ANAKIN SKYWALKER and OBI-WAN KENOBI confront the fiendish GENERAL GRIEVOUS and his manager COUNT D...

Age of Audio
2024
as Self
In the 21st century, audio storytelling, one of the oldest forms of entertainment, experienced a remarkable resurgence, giving birth to the new medium...

Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson
2024
as Paul F. Tompkins
Chris Grace wrestles with the ideas of casting & diversity in Hollywood in this meta comedy special.

The Thundermans Return
2024
as King Crab
Twins Phoebe and Max are enjoying their superhero lifestyle, but when one 'save' goes awry, the Thundermans are sent back to Hiddenville. While Hank a...

I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Five years into performing as renowned filmmaker George Lucas in the cult comedy show "The George Lucas Talk Show", comedian Connor Ratliff questions ...

Love Virtually
2023
as Chatbot
In a world where the Metaverse has become widely adopted, four couples go to ridiculous lengths to find true love in a virtual world. Love Virtually i...

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
2022
as Gallagher
Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid c...

Out of Office
2022
as Mr. Donahue
A young woman discovers that keeping her job is related to helping her boss maintain his rapidly failing marriage.

LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation
2022
as Rad (voice)
Looking for a much-needed break, Finn arranges a surprise vacation for his friends Rey, Poe, Rose, Chewie, BB-8, R2-D2, and C-3PO, aboard the luxuriou...

The Bob's Burgers Movie
2022
as Short Carnie (voice)
When a ruptured water main creates an enormous sinkhole right in front of Bob's Burgers, it blocks the entrance indefinitely and ruins the Belchers’ p...

Hate Mail
2020
as Preston
Hate Mail is an epistolary play something like Love Letters, with two actors reading letters and other correspondence, but it's a little wilder and mo...

Between Two Ferns: The Movie
2019
as Burnt Millipede
Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show, 'Between Two Ferns' and uploaded it to Funny or D...

RiffTrax Live: Day of the Shorts: SF Sketchfest 2019
2019
as Self
Bill and Kevin are joined onstage by the great Paul F. Tompkins, and together they host and riff an amazing set of bizarre short films. The shorts cov...

RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party
2017
as Himself
Join Mike, Kevin and Bill, along with guests Bridget Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl, the Mads from MST3K Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff, and special guest Pau...

Ear Buds: The Podcasting Documentary
2016
as Self
Exploration of the podcasting medium via interviews with several big names in the field and their fans.

Trump vs. Bernie: Debate for America
2016
as Moderator
Comedians James Adomian (Bernie Sanders) and Anthony Atamanuik (Donald Trump) bring two of the most controversial candidates in history, head-to-head,...

Rifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2016
2016
as Himself
Mike, Kevin, and Bill were joined onstage at SF SKetchfest Live 2016 by very special guest riffers Bridget Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl, Cole Stratton, Janet ...

Paul F. Tompkins: Crying and Driving
2015
as Himself
Paul F. Tompkins tells tales of haunting one’s own house, disastrous attempts at pretend fatherhood, carrying a learner’s permit to kill, and marrying...

Paul F. Tompkins: Crying and Driving
2015
Writer, Executive Producer
Paul F. Tompkins tells tales of haunting one’s own house, disastrous attempts at pretend fatherhood, carrying a learner’s permit to kill, and marrying...

Hell and Back
2015
as Annoyed Lost Soul
Two best friends set out to rescue their pal after he's accidentally dragged to hell.

Regular Show: The Movie
2015
as Gino (voice)
After a high school lab experiment goes horribly wrong, Mordecai and Rigby must go back in time to battle an evil volleyball coach in order to save th...

Rifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2015
2015
as Himself
Mike, Kevin, and Bill take on some of the funniest, most unbelievable vintage shorts we've ever found, live in the beautiful Castro Theatre with a cre...

The Thrilling Adventure Hour Live
2015
as Frank Doyle
A concert film designed to bring the live Thrilling Adventure Hour experience to those unable to attend a recording of the show was filmed, as a resul...

Kill Me, Deadly
2015
as Jaime
It's 1947, and hard-boiled private investigator Charlie Nickels' client is murdered and her priceless diamond stolen. The investigation forces him to ...

The Dramatics: A Comedy
2015
as Anton Campbell
When an out of work actress unexpectedly lands a starring role in the sexually explicit mini-series adaptation of a best selling erotic novel, her aim...

Misery Loves Comedy
2015
as Self
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad...

Sex and Broadcasting
2014
as Self
SEX AND BROADCASTING is a feature length documentary about New Jersey's WFMU, the world's strangest and most unique radio station, and one man's attem...

Jason Nash Is Married
2014
as Dr. Glen
Jason is stuck living in the shadows of his more successful wife (Busy Philipps) and two young kids. When debt threatens to destroy his family, he jum...

Doctor Who: Farewell to Matt Smith
2013
Bid the eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith, a fond farewell in this retrospective documentary special about Doctor Who Series five, six and seven - "the Matt...
Ring! Ring! Ring!
2013
as Mr. Mountabrother
A throwback musical comedy set in 1943, where clueless radio stars, The Apple Sisters botch a chance of a lifetime by forgetting their movie pitch to ...

RiffTrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2013
2013
as Himself
Watch Mike, Bill, Kevin, and an all-star crew of hilarious guest riffers take on seven classic less-than-educational shorts, filmed LIVE onstage at Sa...

The Bitter Buddha
2012
as Self
The Documentary takes an unconventional journey through the life of one of America's most original comedic voices. Eddie Pepitone, "The Bitter Buddha"...

Paul F. Tompkins: Laboring Under Delusions
2012
as Himself
When it comes to odd jobs, Paul F. Tompkins has experienced them all, stand-up comedian included. In this extended and uncensored stand-up special, Pa...

Paul F. Tompkins: Laboring Under Delusions
2012
Writer
When it comes to odd jobs, Paul F. Tompkins has experienced them all, stand-up comedian included. In this extended and uncensored stand-up special, Pa...

Tangled Ever After
2012
as Short Thug (voice)
The kingdom is in a festive mood as everyone gathers for the royal wedding of Rapunzel and Flynn. However, when Pascal and Maximus, as flower chameleo...
T is for Tantrum
2011
as Jerry
Film about the tragically hilarious chain of events that occur when a fearful and panicky 6-year old boy loses his first baby tooth.

Tangled
2010
as Short Thug (voice)
Feisty teenager Rapunzel, who has long and magical hair, wants to go and see sky lanterns on her eighteenth birthday, but she's bound to a tower by he...

RiffTrax Live: House on Haunted Hill
2010
as himself
Is there any possible downside to accepting an invitation from Vincent Price to spend an evening in a creepy mansion that was built on something calle...

Paul F. Tompkins: You Should Have Told Me
2010
as Himself
Paul F. Tompkins' debut DVD recorded live at the Laughing Skull Lounge.

Paul F. Tompkins: You Should Have Told Me
2010
Writer
Paul F. Tompkins' debut DVD recorded live at the Laughing Skull Lounge.

Drones
2010
as Jafe
Brian Dilks is an Office Drone. He spends his days at OmniLink in comforting monotony: facilitating the movement of product around the country, faxing...
Fantasia in Best Show Minor
2010
Fantasia in Best Show Minor is the first and only ever Best Show on WFMU DVD Release! It features stuff you’re never going to believe, puppets. animat...

The Informant!
2009
as FBI Special Agent Anthony D'Angelo
A rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Mark Whitacre suddenly turns whistleblower. Even as he exposes his company’s multi-...

Largo
2008
as Self
A documentary about the iconoclastic Los Angeles club, which opened in its original incarnation on Fairfax Ave. in 1989.

There Will Be Blood
2007
as Prescott
Ruthless silver miner, turned oil prospector, Daniel Plainview, moves to oil-rich California. Using his son to project a trustworthy, family-man image...

Heckler
2007
as Self
HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Ja...

Super High Me
2007
as Self
Determined to find out the true effects of marijuana on the human body, stand-up comedian and former Stoner of the Year Doug Benson documents his expe...

Asssscat
2007
as Monologist
On the heels of their enormously popular TV show, the Upright Citizens Brigade (Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh) bring you Asssscat ...

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006
as Open Mic Host
In Venice Beach, naive Midwesterner JB bonds with local slacker KG and they form the rock band Tenacious D. Setting out to become the world's greatest...

Tenacious D: Time Fixers
2006
as Club Owner
After an open mic night, JB and KG get a message from Michael Keaton who tells them that the time-space continuum has been disrupted at the Ford's The...

Kidney Thieves
2006
as Dr. Fong
A man awakens to some surprising news from the people who tried to steal his kidneys.
Nerd Hunter 3004
2004
as The Chief
Derek Rillix is a Nerd Hunter, a special officer assigned to hunt down and delete anyone engaged in illegal "NERD" activities. Rillix knows that the u...

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004
as MC
While Ron Burgundy's rivalry with Veronica Corningstone escalates quickly, a group of unprofessional thieves better known as 'The Alarm Clock' try to ...

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004
as MC
It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about to change when ambitious reporter Veronica Cornin...
Brainwarp
2003
as Whip-Head
Brainwarp, the world's dumbest supervillain, attempts to make rent ($200) for his studio apartment hideout through a combination of foul language and ...

Run Ronnie Run
2002
as Safari Guy in TV
A redneck with an uncanny knack for getting arrested becomes the star of his own reality program.

Magnolia
1999
as Chad (Seduce & Destroy) (voice)
On one random day in the San Fernando Valley, a dying father, a young wife, a male caretaker, a famous lost son, a police officer in love, a boy geniu...

Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm
1999
as Self
Mock documentary about Seinfeld writer Larry David featuring contributions from his friends and colleagues. Larry makes a return to stand-up comedy an...

Paul F. Tompkins: Driven to Drink
1999
as Himself
In this (mostly) one-man show, comedian Paul F. Tompkins holds forth on alcohol, pretension and Hollywood, managing to drink four full pints of Guinne...

Paul F. Tompkins: Driven to Drink
1999
Writer
In this (mostly) one-man show, comedian Paul F. Tompkins holds forth on alcohol, pretension and Hollywood, managing to drink four full pints of Guinne...

Jack Frost
1998
as Audience Member
A father, who can't keep his promises, dies in a car accident. One year later, he returns as a snowman, who has the final chance to put things right w...
Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report
1998
Writer
A seventies-looking news broadcast sets up several "Mr. Show" (1995) clips for the upcoming season. Only these newscasters aren't the professionals th...

Skins
1997
as Little John
A successful, but unhappy man tries to be himself.

The Hitman
1996
as The Mark
After breaking up with her boyfriend Greg, Mary wonders if her new career might not be what she expected.
Bambi Cottages
N/A
A father moves his family to new England to operate vacation getaway cabins for tourists.
Secret of the Sundrop
N/A
as Shorty
When the kingdom of Corona is threatened on Princess Rapunzel's 19th birthday, King Frederic prioritizes the personal safety of his daughter over the ...