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Paul Dinello
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Paul Dinello

Born 1962 · Chicago, Illinois · Active 1992–2021

Paul Dinello, born in 1962 in the United States, is an actor and comedian known for his role in the cult film Plump Fiction (1997). With a foundation in improvisational comedy from Chicago's Second City, Dinello's comedic style permeates his work. In Plump Fiction, he navigates a world where crime meets absurdity, showcasing the same sharp wit that made his TV work with the likes of Stephen Colbert memorable. His background enriches the film's storytelling with a blend of humor and satire, making it a fitting addition to the collection of unique cult cinema.

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Plump Fiction

Plump Fiction

1997 ★ 3.9
as Jimmy Nova

Four stories intersect in this violent film parody. Exterminators dress as hit men and try to protect the wife of their boss, Montello. Meanwhile, the strippers at Montello's strip club, dressed as nuns, attempt to rob him. Tag-team wrestlers steal Montello's briefcase, thinking its contents are valuable. Finally, Bumpkin, running to deliver a script, loses a lot of the pages.

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Filmography

34 credits
2020s 1 credit
2021
Girls5eva as Randy
TV ★ 5.9
2010s 4 credits
2017
TV ★ 7.0
2017
At Home with Amy Sedaris as Barry Teaberry
TV ★ 7.0
2015
TV ★ 6.3
2014
Clarence as Eugene the Mailman (voice)
TV ★ 8.0
2000s 4 credits
2008
Be Kind Rewind as Mr. Rooney
Movie ★ 6.3
2008
Movie ★ 7.0
2006
Strangers with Candy as Geoffrey Jellineck
Movie ★ 5.6
2005
TV ★ 6.9
1990s 6 credits
1999
Strangers with Candy as Geoffrey Jellineck
TV ★ 7.6
1997
Plump Fiction as Jimmy Nova
Movie ★ 3.8
1997
Movie ★ 8.0
1997
Movie ★ 8.0
1995
TV ★ 8.0
1992
Movie ★ 6.0
Crew Credits
2010s 5 credits
2017
At Home with Amy Sedaris Executive Producer
TV ★ 7.0
2017
TV ★ 7.0
2017
TV ★ 7.0
2017
TV ★ 7.0
2015
TV ★ 6.1
2000s 7 credits
2008
Movie ★ 7.0
2006
Movie ★ 5.6
2006
Movie ★ 5.6
2006
Movie ★ 5.6
2005
TV ★ 6.9
2005
The Colbert Report Supervising Producer
TV ★ 6.9
2003
TV
1990s 5 credits
1999
TV ★ 7.6
1999
TV ★ 7.6
1997
Movie ★ 8.0
1997
Movie ★ 8.0
1995
Exit 57 Creator
TV ★ 8.0
s 2 credits
Movie
The Wasp Woman Screenplay
Movie