Paula Poundstone

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122 titles

Films in Production (1 title)	Budget	Status
Untitled Barry Katz Documentary Self Self See fewer		Filming

Past Film & Video (5 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Inside Out 2 (2024) Forgetter Paula (voice) Forgetter Paula (voice) See fewer	$200MM	$154MM	$653MM	$1.7B
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018) Very Special Thanks Very Special Thanks See fewer
Inside Out (2015) Forgetter Paula (voice) Forgetter Paula (voice) See fewer	$175MM	$90MM	$356MM	$859MM
Kings of New York, Season 2 (2013) (Video) - Actress Actress See fewer
Hyperspace (1984) Karen Karen See fewer

Past Television (21 titles)	Episodes
Interrupting Chicken (2023) (TV Series) - Witch (voice) (1 episode, 2023) Witch (voice) (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Funky Chicken/Hansel & Gretel and the Chicken (Sep 29, 2023) Season 2, Episode 2 - Witch (voice) Witch (voice) See fewer	1
The Fungies (2020) (TV Series) - Queen Antagonista (1 episode, 2020) Queen Antagonista (1 episode, 2020) See fewer The Twins Bug Seth (Aug 20, 2020) Season 1, Episode 8 - Queen Antagonista Queen Antagonista See fewer	1
Summer Camp Island (2019–2020) (TV Series) - Paulette / Additional Voices (4 episodes, 2019) Paulette / Additional Voices (4 episodes, 2019) See fewer Tub on the Run (Jun 18, 2020) Season 2, Episode 7 - Paulette (voice) Paulette (voice) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
Major Crimes (2016) (TV Series) - Paula Poundstone (1 episode, 2016) Paula Poundstone (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Skin Deep (Jul 11, 2016) Season 5, Episode 4 - Paula Poundstone Paula Poundstone See fewer	1
The HOA (2015) (TV Movie) - Lorraine Lorraine See fewer
Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious (TV Series) - Usher Usher See fewer
Paula Poundstone: Look What the Cat Dragged In (2006) (TV Special) - Writer Writer See fewer
Science Court (1997–2000) (TV Series) - Judge Stone (voice) (18 episodes, 1997) Judge Stone (voice) (18 episodes, 1997) See fewer Density (Jan 22, 2000) Season 3, Episode 8 - Judge Stone (voice) Judge Stone (voice) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	18
Home Movies (1999) (TV Series) - Paula Small (voice) (5 episodes, 1999), Written By (5 episodes, 1999) Paula Small (voice) (5 episodes, 1999), Written By (5 episodes, 1999) See fewer Yoko (May 24, 1999) Season 1, Episode 5 - Paula Small (voice), Written By Paula Small (voice), Written By See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
Hercules (1998) (TV Series) - Armageddon Bow (voice) (1 episode, 1998) Armageddon Bow (voice) (1 episode, 1998) See fewer Hercules and the Secret Weapon (Sep 2, 1998) Season 1, Episode 3 - Armageddon Bow (voice) Armageddon Bow (voice) See fewer	1
Cybill (1997) (TV Series) - Minnie Arbogast (2 episodes, 1997) Minnie Arbogast (2 episodes, 1997) See fewer Show Me the Minnie (Dec 8, 1997) Season 4, Episode 12 - Minnie Arbogast Minnie Arbogast See fewer How to Get a Head in Show Business (Nov 10, 1997) Season 4, Episode 9 - Minnie Arbogast Minnie Arbogast See fewer	2
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996) (TV Series) - The Djinn (voice) (1 episode, 1996) The Djinn (voice) (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Work (Sep 2, 1996) Season 1, Episode 1 - The Djinn (voice) The Djinn (voice) See fewer	1
Paula Poundstone Goes to Harvard (1996) (TV Special) - Writer, Executive Producer Writer, Executive Producer See fewer
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1995) (TV Series) - The Computer (voice) (1 episode, 1995) The Computer (voice) (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Virtually Destroyed (Dec 10, 1995) Season 3, Episode 10 - The Computer (voice) The Computer (voice) See fewer	1
Reasonable Doubts (1993) (TV Series) - Betty Tannebaum (1 episode, 1993) Betty Tannebaum (1 episode, 1993) See fewer Thank God, It's Friday (Jan 26, 1993) Season 2, Episode 15 - Betty Tannebaum Betty Tannebaum See fewer	1
Paula Poundstone: Cats, Cops and Stuff (1990) (TV Special) - Writer Writer See fewer
Not Necessarily the News (1989) (TV Series) - Commentator (1 episode, 1989) Commentator (1 episode, 1989) See fewer Episode #7.8 (Jul 18, 1989) Season 7, Episode 8 - Commentator Commentator See fewer	1
It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1989) (TV Series) - Paula Poundstone (1 episode, 1989) Paula Poundstone (1 episode, 1989) See fewer Save Mr. Peck's: Part 2 (Feb 10, 1989) Season 3, Episode 10 - Paula Poundstone Paula Poundstone See fewer	1
Poison (1988) (TV Movie) - Writer Writer See fewer
On Location: Women of the Night (1987) (TV Special) - Writer Writer See fewer
Hawaiian Eye (1961) (TV Series) - Music: "Return To Paradise" (1 episode, 1961) Music: "Return To Paradise" (1 episode, 1961) See fewer The Classic Cab (Dec 20, 1961) Season 3, Episode 13 - Music: "Return To Paradise" Music: "Return To Paradise" See fewer	1

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Self (91 titles)
Have I Got News for You (2025) (TV Series) - Self - Guest Panelist (1 episode, 2025) Self - Guest Panelist (1 episode, 2025) See fewer Dana Nessel & Paula Poundstone (Oct 25, 2025) Season 3, Episode 8 - Self - Guest Panelist Self - Guest Panelist See fewer
The Three Questions with Andy Richter (2025) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2025) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2025) See fewer Paula Poundstone Returns (Oct 8, 2025) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
This Old House Radio Hour (2025) (Podcast Series) - Self - Stand-Up Comic (voice) (1 episode, 2025) Self - Stand-Up Comic (voice) (1 episode, 2025) See fewer How to Find The Source of Any Water Leak + Soundproofing Noisy Homes + Paula Poundstone's Old House (Jul 12, 2025) Season 1, Episode 17 - Self - Stand-Up Comic (voice) Self - Stand-Up Comic (voice) See fewer
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2017–2025) (TV Series) - Self - Guest / Self - Comic Guest / Self - Comic (3 episodes, 2017) Self - Guest / Self - Comic Guest / Self - Comic (3 episodes, 2017) See fewer Bill Gates/Paula Poundstone/Evie McGee Colbert (May 8, 2025) Season 10, Episode 115 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Go Fact Yourself (2025) (Podcast Series) - Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2025) Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2025) See fewer Paula Poundstone & Open Mike Eagle (Jan 17, 2025) Season 1, Episode 165 - Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! (2022–2024) (Podcast Series) - Self - Panelist (10 episodes, 2022) Self - Panelist (10 episodes, 2022) See fewer Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson (Dec 14, 2024) Self - Panelist Self - Panelist See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone (2020–2024) (Podcast Series) - Self - Host (11 episodes, 2020) Self - Host (11 episodes, 2020) See fewer Being a Sports Mascot with Mr. Met (Aug 20, 2024) Season 1, Episode 319 - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Daily Blast Live (2024) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2024) Self (1 episode, 2024) See fewer Jenifer Lewis/Pam Grier/Paula Poundstone (Apr 25, 2024) Season 9, Episode 155 - Self Self See fewer
Somebody Feed Phil (2024) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2024) Self (1 episode, 2024) See fewer Scotland (Mar 1, 2024) Season 7, Episode 8 - Self Self See fewer
Never Not Funny (2019–2022) (Podcast Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2019) Self (2 episodes, 2019) See fewer Paula Poundstone (Feb 23, 2022) Season 30, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer Pardcast-a-Thon 2019 (May 4, 2019) Self Self See fewer
The Comedy Club (2021) Self Self See fewer
The Dick Van Dyke Show - Celebrating the 60th Anniversary (2021) Self Self See fewer
Superstar (2021) (TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Robin Williams (Oct 20, 2021) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer
Bring Back Laughs (2020) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Humpday with Hampshire (2020) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2020) Self (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Episode #1.7 (May 13, 2020) Season 1, Episode 7 - Self Self See fewer
William H. Macy: Comedy Ambassador (2019) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
StarTalk (2019) (TV Series) - Self - Co-Host (2 episodes, 2019) Self - Co-Host (2 episodes, 2019) See fewer News Anchor Dan Rather (Apr 11, 2019) Season 5, Episode 7 - Self - Co-Host Self - Co-Host See fewer Director Darren Aronofsky (Mar 10, 2019) Season 5, Episode 14 - Self - Co-Host Self - Co-Host See fewer
Last Call with Carson Daly (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Paula Poundstone/The Shelters/Dominic Minghella (Dec 4, 2017) Season 16, Episode 37 - Self Self See fewer
Tavis Smiley (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Episode dated 1 June 2017 (Jun 1, 2017) Self Self See fewer
Access Daily (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Episode dated 31 May 2017 (May 31, 2017) Self Self See fewer
Gotham Comedy Live (2017) (TV Series) - Self - Hostess (1 episode, 2017) Self - Hostess (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Paula Poundstone (Apr 6, 2017) Season 6, Episode 25 - Self - Hostess Self - Hostess See fewer
The Carson Podcast (2016) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2016) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Paula Poundstone (Dec 8, 2016) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
The 15th Annual Movies for Grownups Awards (2016) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
By Any Means Necessary (2015) Self Self See fewer
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2006–2015) (TV Series) - Self - Guest / Self / Self - Geoff Peterson (17 episodes, 2006) Self - Guest / Self / Self - Geoff Peterson (17 episodes, 2006) See fewer Angela Kinsey/Paula Poundstone (Mar 3, 2015) Season 11, Episode 111 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
3 Still Standing (2014) Self - Comedian Self - Comedian See fewer
FansTang Live from the Red Carpet (2014) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2014) Self (1 episode, 2014) See fewer The 2014 Grammy Awards (Jan 26, 2014) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
Wait Wait Don't Tell Me Live! (TV Series) - Self Self See fewer
Why We Laugh: Funny Women (2013) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The 17th Annual Art Directors Guild Awards (2013) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
WTF with Marc Maron (2012) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2012) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2012) See fewer Paula Poundstone (May 21, 2012) Season 1, Episode 281 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!: A Royal Pain in the News (2011) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2009) (TV Series) - Self - Guest Expert (5 episodes, 2009) Self - Guest Expert (5 episodes, 2009) See fewer Episode #8.60 (Nov 27, 2009) Season 8, Episode 60 - Self - Guest Expert Self - Guest Expert See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Late Show with David Letterman (1995–2009) (TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 1995) Self (3 episodes, 1995) See fewer Episode #17.49 (Nov 20, 2009) Season 17, Episode 49 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The 51th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards (2009) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
No Brainer (2008) Self Self See fewer
Entertainment Tonight (2006–2007) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2006) Self (2 episodes, 2006) See fewer Episode dated 2 October 2007 (Oct 2, 2007) Self Self See fewer Episode dated 8 November 2006 (Nov 8, 2006) Self Self See fewer
Jury Duty (TV Series) - Self (2007) Self (2007) See fewer
Real Time with Bill Maher (2007) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2007) Self (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Episode #5.12 (May 11, 2007) Season 5, Episode 12 - Self Self See fewer
Who Is Rufus Harley: An Hour of Television and Documentary Footage (2006) (Video) - Self - Comic Self - Comic See fewer
Paula Poundstone: Look What the Cat Dragged In (2006) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
When Stand Up Stood Out (2006) Self Self See fewer
Just for Laughs (2005) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2005) Self (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Episode dated 23 February 2005 (Feb 23, 2005) Self Self See fewer
Biography (2003) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2003) Self (1 episode, 2003) See fewer The Partridge Family (Dec 2, 2003) Self Self See fewer
Larry King Live (2002) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2002) Self (1 episode, 2002) See fewer Episode dated 4 December 2002 (Dec 4, 2002) Self Self See fewer
To Tell the Truth (2000–2001) (TV Series) - Self - Panelist (4 episodes, 2000) Self - Panelist (4 episodes, 2000) See fewer Movie Sexpert (2001) Season 2, Episode 98 - Self - Panelist Self - Panelist See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Martin Short Show (1999–2000) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1999) Self (2 episodes, 1999) See fewer Episode #1.70 (Jan 5, 2000) Season 1, Episode 70 - Self Self See fewer Episode #1.19 (Oct 7, 1999) Season 1, Episode 19 - Self Self See fewer
Hollywood Squares (1998–1999) (TV Series) - Self - Panelist (10 episodes, 1998) Self - Panelist (10 episodes, 1998) See fewer Episode dated 7 August 1999 (Aug 7, 1999) Self - Panelist Self - Panelist See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Intimate Portrait (1998) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1998) Self (1 episode, 1998) See fewer Mary Tyler Moore (1998) Self Self See fewer
Comic Relief VIII (1998) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1997–1998) (TV Series) - Self (5 episodes, 1997) Self (5 episodes, 1997) See fewer Episode dated 27 March 1998 (Mar 27, 1998) Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Wheel of Fortune (1997) (TV Series) - Self - Celebrity Contestant (1 episode, 1997) Self - Celebrity Contestant (1 episode, 1997) See fewer Celebrity Week 3 (Nov 5, 1997) Season 15, Episode 48 - Self - Celebrity Contestant Self - Celebrity Contestant See fewer
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–1997) (TV Series) - Self - Reporter / Self - Guest (15 episodes, 1992) Self - Reporter / Self - Guest (15 episodes, 1992) See fewer Episode #5.103 (Jun 6, 1997) Season 5, Episode 103 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Annual Environmental Media Awards (1996) (TV Special) - Himself- Winner Himself- Winner See fewer
Paula Poundstone Goes to Harvard (1996) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Puzzle Place (1995) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1995) Self (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Owning It (1995) Season 1, Episode 28 - Self Self See fewer
1996 Clio Awards (1995) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Comic Relief VII (1995) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
50 Years of Funny Females (1995) (TV Movie) - Self - Hostess Self - Hostess See fewer
CBS Schoolbreak Special (1995) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1995) Self (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Stand Up (May 30, 1995) Season 12, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer
The Muppets: She Drives Me Crazy (1994) (Music Video) - Self Self See fewer
A Gala for the President at Ford's Theatre (1994) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Futurequest (1994) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1994) Self (1 episode, 1994) See fewer Virtual Reality (Nov 21, 1994) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self Self See fewer
Jeopardy! (1993–1994) (TV Series) - Self - Contestant (2 episodes, 1993) Self - Contestant (2 episodes, 1993) See fewer 1994 Celebrity Jeopardy! Game 3 (Nov 9, 1994) Season 11, Episode 48 - Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer 1993 Celebrity Jeopardy! Game 3 (Nov 10, 1993) Season 10, Episode 48 - Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer
The Second Annual Comedy Hall of Fame (1994) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Comic Relief VI (1994) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Paula Poundstone Show (1992–1993) (TV Series) - Self - Hostess / Self - Host (5 episodes, 1992) Self - Hostess / Self - Host (5 episodes, 1992) See fewer Episode #1.4 (Nov 20, 1993) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self - Hostess Self - Hostess See fewer See more See fewer Loading
1993 Environmental Media Awards (1993) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1993) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Comedy Video (1992) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Des O'Connor Tonight (1992) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1992) Self (1 episode, 1992) See fewer Episode #16.3 (Oct 28, 1992) Season 16, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer
Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (1992) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1992) Self (1 episode, 1992) See fewer The 1992 Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (Sep 7, 1992) Season 1, Episode 27 - Self Self See fewer
Comic Relief V (1992) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
CNN & Company (1992) (TV Series) - Self - Comedian (1 episode, 1992) Self - Comedian (1 episode, 1992) See fewer Episode dated 4 March 1992 (Mar 4, 1992) Self - Comedian Self - Comedian See fewer
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1986–1992) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (14 episodes, 1986) Self - Guest (14 episodes, 1986) See fewer Christian Slater/Paula Poundstone/Yo-Yo Ma/Bobby McFerrin (Jan 15, 1992) Season 30, Episode 53 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Wisecracks (1991) Self Self See fewer
Futures (1991) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1991) Self (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Math, Who Needs It? (Sep 4, 1991) Self Self See fewer
Paula Poundstone: Cats, Cops and Stuff (1990) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Late Night with David Letterman (1984–1990) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (13 episodes, 1984) Self - Guest (13 episodes, 1984) See fewer Episode dated 18 September 1990 (Sep 18, 1990) Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Comic Relief IV (1990) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The 3rd Annual American Comedy Awards (1989) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
One Night Stand (1989) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1989) Self (1 episode, 1989) See fewer Paula Poundstone (Apr 12, 1989) Season 1, Episode 9 - Self Self See fewer
Comic Relief III (1989) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
An All Star Celebration: Vote '88 (1988) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
An Evening at the Improv (1981–1988) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1981) Self (2 episodes, 1981) See fewer Episode #3.11 (Jul 15, 1988) Season 3, Episode 11 - Self Self See fewer Episode #2.20 (Nov 13, 1981) Season 2, Episode 20 - Self Self See fewer
On Location: Women of the Night (1987) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Just for Laughs (1987) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1987) Self (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Episode #1.5 (Apr 14, 1987) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer
Saturday Live (1987) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1987) Self (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Episode #2.4 (Feb 28, 1987) Season 2, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer
The Merv Griffin Show (1984) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1984) Self (1 episode, 1984) See fewer Episode dated 18 May 1984 (May 18, 1984) Self Self See fewer
Saturday Night Live (1984) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1984) Self (1 episode, 1984) See fewer Robin Williams/Adam Ant (Feb 11, 1984) Season 9, Episode 12 - Self Self See fewer
The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show (1983) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

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Archive Footage (4 titles)
Dark Side of Comedy (2023) (TV Series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2023) Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Carlos Mencia (Nov 7, 2023) Season 2, Episode 4 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Saturday Mash-Up (2022) (TV Series) - Self - Paulette (archive footage) (voice) (1 episode, 2022) Self - Paulette (archive footage) (voice) (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Episode #5.4 (May 14, 2022) Season 5, Episode 4 - Self - Paulette (archive footage) (voice) Self - Paulette (archive footage) (voice) See fewer
100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time (TV Mini-series) - Self #88 (archive footage) Self #88 (archive footage) See fewer
Classic Stand-Up Comedy of Television (1996) (TV Special) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

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