Stephen Tobolowsky

Stephen Harold Tobolowsky, born in Dallas in 1951, transitioned from geology to theater after a fortuitous cast in "The Crucible," graduating from the University of Illinois with a drama degree. His career took off in the 1980s with roles in films like "The Philadelphia Experiment" and "Nobody's Fool," leading to his breakout performance as Ned Ryerson in "Groundhog Day" in 1993. Adept at playing quirky, memorable characters, Tobolowsky's résumé includes amnesiac Sammy Jankis in "Memento" and Commissioner Hugo Jarry in "Deadwood." His steady presence in film and television is matched by his work as a writer and podcaster, notably with "The Tobolowsky Files.