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Tim Meadows on "The Bill Engvall Show"
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Tim Meadows stars as Paul DuFrayne on TBS's comedy "The Bill Engvall Show."

Holding the record as one of the longest-running cast members in the history of "Saturday Night Live," versatile comedian Tim Meadows crafted some of the series' most memorable characters during his 10 years on the popular late-night show. Tim Meadows' characters included Leon Phelps (The Ladies Man) and Lionel Osbourne, host of the fictional public affairs show, Perspectives, as well as uncanny impressions of O.J. Simpson, Ike Turner and Sammy Davis, Jr.

Born in Highland Park, Michigan, and raised in Detroit, Tim Meadows studied television and radio broadcasting at Wayne State University before performing improvisational comedy at the Soup Kitchen Saloon. In 1985, Tim Meadows relocated to Chicago, where he first joined ImprovOlympic and then the legendary comedy troupe Second City. During three years at Second City, Tim Meadows wrote and starred in productions of "The Gods Must Be Lazy," with Chris Farley; "It Was Thirty Years Ago Today"; and "Flag Smoking Permitted in Lobby Only," gaining a loyal following with his sharp comedic talent.

In 1991, Tim Meadows achieved the dreams of comics nationwide when producer Lorne Michaels asked him to join "Saturday Night Live" as a featured player. Nominated for an Emmy as part of the show's writing team that same month, Tim Meadows made the transition to cast member status two years later.

Several years after appearing in a string of films based on "Saturday Night Live" sketches, including "Coneheads" and "Wayne's World 2," Tim Meadows was offered his own chance at features. The 2000 release of Paramount's "The Ladies Man" gave the eponymous hero Leon Phelps the opportunity to bring his Courvoisier-drinking romantic adviser to the big screen. That year, Tim Meadows left SNL to join NBC's prime-time line-up as a regular cast member on "The Michael Richards Show" and, in 2002, joined the cast of the NBC sitcom "Leap of Faith."

Tim Meadows played a school principal in the hit comedy "Mean Girls" and most recently co-starred in the Revolution comedy "Benchwarmers." Tim Meadows' recent films include "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" with John C. Reilly and "Semi-Pro" with Will Farrell. Tim Meadows can also be seen in "Aliens in the Attic" with Kevin Nealon and Ashley Tisdale. Tim Meadows is a regular correspondent on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" on CBS and "The Colbert Report" on Comedy Central.






TIM MEADOWS: FACTS

How tall is Tim Meadows? How old is Tim Meadows? Where was Tim Meadows born? Find out here.

Age: 49 years old
Birthday: February 5, 1961
Height: 5' 8"
Birthplace: Highland Park, MI
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Wife: Michelle Taylor




TIM MEADOWS: NEWS


Tim Meadows on "The Bill Engvall Show"'The Very Funny Show' Unveils Comedian Lineup — Premiering on Thursday, November 19, the new late-night series, hosted by Tim Meadows, combines stand-up with stories behind the comedy. Read more...