WALLACE SHAWN
Wallace Shawn
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: November 12, 1943
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Wallace Michael Shawn (born November 12, 1943) is an American actor, essayist, playwright, and screenwriter. He is known for playing Vizzini in The Princess Bride (1987), Mr. Hall in Clueless (1995), Dr. John Sturgis in Young Sheldon (2017–2024), and voicing Rex in the Toy Story franchise (1995–present).
Filmography
Starring
2026·
Toy Story 5Rex (voice)
2025·
The ClockHarold Jenkins
2023·
KrapopolisJohn Fate (voice)
2021·
Gossip GirlCyrus Rose
2021·
The Addams Family 2Mr. Mustela (voice)
2021·
Waiting for GodotLucky
Vizzini
Mr. Crocus
2020·
Rifkin’s FestivalMort Rifkin
2019·
EvilFather Francis Ignatius
2019·
AmphibiaHumphrey (voice)
Rex (voice)
2019·
Marriage StoryFrank
2019·
Toy Story 4Rex (voice)
2018·
Summer Camp IslandPete (voice), Barry (voice), Morris Mole (voice)
2018·
Big City GreensJyle (voice)
2018·
Book ClubDr. Derek
Herb Smith
2017·
Young SheldonJohn Sturgis
2017·
The Good FightCharles Lester
2017·
Drawing HomeAlbert
David
Principal Miller
2017·
Animal CrackersMr. Woodley (voice)
2016·
GravesJerry North
Tall (voice)
2016·
Search PartyWilliam Badpastor
Self
2016·
Maggie's PlanKliegler
2015·
Life in PiecesSamuel
2015·
Mr. RobotMr. Williams
Self (archive footage)
Gary the Gadget Guy (voice)
Gary
2015·
Robo-DogMr. Willis
2014·
The Night ShiftMr. Neville
Kenneth Walters
2014·
Mozart in the JungleWinslow Elliott
2014·
The 7DNot-So-Magic-Mirror (voice)
2014·
BoJack HorsemanWallace Shawn (voice)
2014·
Don PeyoteDr. Fieldman
Saul (voice)
2014·
The Fog of CourageEustace Bagge
Harry
Rex (voice)
2014·
A Master BuilderHalvard Solness
2014·
The DoubleMr. Papadopoulos
2013·
Toy Story of Terror!Rex (Voice)
2013·
AdmissionClarence
2012·
Partysaurus RexRex (voice)
2012·
A Late QuartetGideon Rosen
2012·
VampsDr. Van Helsing
Taotie (voice)
2011·
Small FryRex (voice)
2011·
Hawaiian VacationRex (voice)
2011·
The Speed of ThoughtSandy
2010·
Regular ShowEvil Brain (voice)
Rex (voice)
2010·
Fish HooksRat King (voice)
Calico (voice)
2010·
Furry VengeanceDr. Christian Burr (uncredited)
2010·
Toy Story 3Rex (voice)
2009·
The Good WifeCharles Lester
Broker / Booker / Lancelot Squarejaw, Booker / Broker / Lancealot Squarejaw
2009·
The Windmill MovieSelf
Self
2008·
Life on MarsThe Sorcerer
Mr. Gibbles (voice)
Mr. Gibson
2007·
DamagesSterling Biddle
2007·
Phineas and FerbSaul (voice)
2007·
Gossip GirlCyrus Rose
Wallace Shawn
2007·
Strange CultureSelf
Math Teacher (uncredited)
2007·
The Pixar StoryRex (voice) (archive footage)
2007·
Happily N'Ever AfterMunk (voice)
2007·
Southland TalesBaron Von Westphalen
2006·
EurekaDr. Warren Hughes
2006·
Air BuddiesBilly (voice)
Barnacle Paul (voice)
2005·
Fat ActressDr. Von Oy
2005·
Chicken LittlePrincipal Fetchit (voice)
2004·
The L WordWilliam Halsey
2004·
Desperate HousewivesLonny Moon
2004·
The IncrediblesGilbert Huph (voice)
2004·
Teacher's PetPrincipal Crosby Strickler (voice)
2004·
Karroll's Christmas2004·
Melinda and MelindaSy
2003·
DuplexHerman
2003·
Love Thy NeighborClinic Doctor
2003·
The Haunted MansionEzra
2003·
Monte WalshColonel Wilson
2002·
Mr. St. NickMimir
2002·
Personal VelocityMr. Gelb
2001·
BlondeI.E. Shinn
Film Professor
2001·
Crossing JordanHoward Stiles
2001·
The Prime GigGene
2001·
Monsters, Inc.Rex (voice) (uncredited)
George Bond
2000·
Teacher's PetPrincipal Strickler (voice)
Rex (voice)
Benjamin Edelman, Roy Batters
1999·
Family GuyBertram (voice)
1999·
My Favorite MartianColeye
1999·
Toy Story 2Rex (voice)
1998·
Sex and the CityMartin Gable
1998·
The Lionhearts(voice)
Tarzan Chimp (voice)
1998·
Noah1997·
King of the HillPhilip Ny (voice)
1997·
Stargate SG-1Arlos
1997·
Ally McBealMr. Dune
1997·
Vegas VacationMarty
1997·
Just WriteArthur Blake
1997·
Critical CareFurnaceman
1996·
CluelessMr. Hall
1996·
Toy Story TreatsRex (Voice)
Self
1996·
House ArrestVictor Finley
1996·
The WifeCosmo
Labrador MC (voice)
1995·
NapoleonEchidna (voice)
1995·
Just Like DadStan Spiegel
1995·
Driving Mr. PinkBoss Man (voice)
1995·
A Goofy MoviePrincipal Mazur (voice)
1995·
CluelessMr. Wendell Hall
1995·
Canadian BaconCanadian Prime Minister Clark MacDonald
1995·
Toy StoryRex (voice)
1994·
Vanya on 42nd StreetVanya
Horatio Byrd
Zek
1993·
The Pink PantherBoss Man (voice)
Frank Hopper
1993·
The NannyCharles Haste
1993·
The Cemetery ClubLarry
1993·
The Meteor ManMr. Little
1993·
The Magic BubbleDoctor/Therapist
1992·
Nickel & DimeEverett Willits
1992·
The Double 0 KidCashpot
Sibor, Semage's Beau
1991·
Shadows and FogSimon Carr
1989·
The SimpsonsWallace the Hernia (voice)
1989·
We're No AngelsTranslator
1989·
She's Out of ControlDr. Fishbinder
1988·
The ModernsOiseau
Ellen
1987·
The Bedroom WindowHenderson's Attorney
1987·
Prick Up Your EarsJohn Lahr
1987·
Radio DaysMasked Avenger
1987·
The Princess BrideVizzini
1985·
Heaven Help UsFather Abruzzi
1985·
Head OfficeMike Hoover
1984·
The Cosby ShowJeffrey Engels
1984·
My Dinner with LouisInterviewer
1984·
The BostoniansMr. Pardon
Professor Silverfish
1984·
CrackersTurtle
1984·
Micki & MaudeDr. Elliot Fibel
Freud
Frank Judd
1983·
The First TimeJules Goldfarb
1983·
LovesickOtto Jaffe
1983·
Strange InvadersEarl
1983·
Deal of the CenturyHarold DeVoto
1982·
A Little SexOliver
1981·
Strong MedicineBirthday Party Guest (uncredited)
1981·
My Dinner with AndreWallace Shawn
1981·
Cheaper to Keep HerMugger
1980·
SimonEric Van Dongen
1980·
Atlantic CityWaiter
1979·
Starting OverWorkshop Member
1979·
All That JazzAssistant Insurance Man
1979·
ManhattanJeremiah
1978·
TaxiArnie, Arnie Ross
Production
2014·
A Master BuilderScreenplay, Translator, Producer
2007·
The FeverScreenplay, Author
2004·
Marie and BruceScreenplay
Writer, Theatre Play
1981·
My Dinner with AndreWriter
1975·
Our Late NightWriter