Paul F. Tompkins

Paul Francis Tompkins (born September 12, 1968) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, television producer, and comedian.
He was born in Mount Airy, Pennsylvania. He is known for his work in television on such programs as "Mr. Show with Bob and David", "Real Time with Bill Maher" and "Best Week Ever", later renamed "Best Week Ever with Paul F. Tompkins".
Early life.
Tompkins was born Paul Francis Tompkins in Mount Airy, Pennsylvania on September 12, 1968. He has two brothers (one older, one younger) and three sisters (all older).
Career.
Early work.
In 1986, Tompkins first performed comedy at 17 years of age at the Comedy Works in Philadelphia (a club now located in Bristol, Pennsylvania), where he performed as half of a sketch comedy duo with the late Rick Roman.
Tompkins attended Temple University; however, he dropped out and left for Los Angeles, California in 1994.