Actor known for starring on TV series such as Mad About You and My Two Dads. He later played Dr. Sam Owens on the Netflix series Stranger Things. He went on a comedic tour in 2022.
He helped found The Little Theater That Could while studying in college. He also did a music program at SUNY Binghamton.
He was listed as #78 on Comedy Central's list of 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time in 2004. He also earned acclaim for his supporting roles in the Academy Award-winning film Whiplash.
He married Paula Ravets in 1988, and the couple welcomed their first child in 1995.
His breakout film was Diner co-starring with Kevin Bacon.