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Wallace Michael "Wally" Shawn (born November 12, 1943) is an American actor, voice actor, playwright and essayist, best known for appearing in film roles, such as Wally Shawn in the Louis Malle-directed comedy-drama My Dinner with Andre (1981), Vizzini in The Princess Bride (1987), Ezra in The Haunted Mansion, providing the voice of Rex in the Toy Story franchise, providing the voice of Gilbert Huph in The Incredibles (2004), and providing the voice of Calico in Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010). He also starred in a variety of television series, including Gossip Girl and recurring appearances as Grand Nagus Zek in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–99).
His plays include The Designated Mourner, Aunt Dan and Lemon, and Grasses of a Thousand Colors. He also co-wrote the screenplay for My Dinner with Andre with Andre Gregory, and he scripted Vanya on 42nd Street, a film adaptation of Anton Chekov's play Uncle Vanya. His latest film from June 2014 was A Master Builder based on the play by Henrik Ibsen.
Actors: Frank Whaley (actor), Frank Whaley (director), Carol A. Compton (miscellaneous crew), Frank Whaley (writer), Freddie Prinze Jr. (actor), Wallace Shawn (actor), Sebastian Roché (actor), Paul Lazar (actor), Todd Barry (actor), Jamie-Lynn Sigler (actress), Chris Klein (actor), Rachel Connors (miscellaneous crew), Lynn Appelle (producer), Lynn Appelle (producer), Peter Flanigan (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Two down on their luck childhood friends struggle to figure out their lives. Ray a drummer in a rock and roll band, and Owen an aspiring film maker spend most of their time working menial jobs and drinking. When Owen's fiancé Lynn breaks off their engagement he finds himself spiraling, and allows Ray to come along with him to a two bit film festival he has been invited to in Kansas. There Owen makes several attempts to patch up his relationship, while Ray scams them into a deluxe suite at the local Four Seasons hotel by posing as Wally Shawn's son (who happens to be receiving a lifetime achievement award) and generally causes a major ruckus. By the end, Owen decides to make some changes in their relationship and in his life.
Genres: Comedy, Drama,This is by no means of the same caliber as the other clips posted here... but Wally Shawn is hilarious, and this is something of a classic scene in terms of its basic lunacy.
We live in a world of Republican framing. Every single day on this site we combat and argue against that framing. But one thing I never thought would be necessary to do would be to teach Americans the concept of socialism. The great right-wing noise machine has made "socialism" some great to-be-feared "ism" like the Communism of the Soviet Union, conjuring up day-long bread lines and lazy welfare queens living off your hard labor. But the truth is somewhat less sinister than that. The five happiest countries in the world are...wait for it...democratic socialist countries. The countries are socialist in that taxes go towards services for the citizens. Top-ranking Denmark offers the social safety nets of universal health care, retirement pensions, college educations and even child care, as...
A crucial scene from My Dinner With Andre, in which Wallace Shawn, after listening to Andre Gregory spew new-age mumbo-jumbo for over an hour, practically uninterrupted, retorts with a simpler approach to living life.
At the Criterion offices to celebrate the release of A MASTER BUILDER, Andre Gregory and Wallace Shawn took a trip to the DVD closet. Check out what they picked!
Provocative and intellectually demanding, the plays of Wallace Shawn are as multifaceted and enigmatic as the man himself, known to many from his roles as an actor ('My Dinner with Andre', 'Manhattan', 'The Princess Bride'). Join the writer whom critics have placed in the first rank of contemporary dramatists for an unforgettable conversation on his unique theatrical vision. He is joined in conversation by theater critic Kerry Reid. This program is generously underwritten by Elaine and Roger Haydock and presented in partnership with Northwestern University School of Communication’s MFA in Writing for Screen+Stage. This program was recorded on October 25, 2014 as part of the 25th Anniversary Chicago Humanities Festival, Journeys: http://chf.to/2014Journeys See upcoming CHF events: http:...
Unbeknownst to the other Toy Story characters, the lovable dinosaur Rex has been studying the theories of Marxism. Along the way, he found a copy of Wallace Shawn's one-man play "The Fever". So, much to the annoyance of the other toys in Andy's room, he has decided to schedule a performance. This is an excerpt.
Wallace Shawn comes to The Stoop to talk about life and all things acting.
Listen to the entire interview here. http://www.wnyc.org/shows/lopate/episodes/2009/09/02/segments/139858 Actor and playwright Wallace Shawn discusses how he finds pathos in the political and personal challenges of everyday life. His book Essays challenges us to look at our own behavior in an honest light. He also talks about "My Dinner with Andre," which he co-wrote with Andre Gregory, being released on DVD by the Criterion Collection.
The collector's set André Gregory & Wallace Shawn: 3 Films—including MY DINNER WITH ANDRÉ, VANYA ON 42ND STREET, and A MASTER BUILDER—is now available from the Criterion Collection.
Award-winning playwright and actor Wallace Shawn joins us in our firehouse studio. He has just published a new collection of nonfiction work titled Essays. Shawn is a mainstay on the New York theater scene. Hes also had celebrated roles in many films, including Manhattan, The Princess Bride, the 1981 cult classic My Dinner with Andre, and many more. Shawn reads an excerpt of his essay The Quest for Superiority and discusses the role of media in covering war.
Wallace Shawn, along with Deborah Eisenberg, read from his play, The Designated Mourner, and then joined in conversation with Michael Silverblatt. This event was part of the Lannan Literary series.
Director Ian Rickson and writer/actor Wallace Shawn discuss the play, Evening at the Talk House. #EveningattheTalkHouse http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/evening-at-the-talk-house
The one and only Wallace Shawn. He was so nervous to be here. It was his first con though. He got the jitters.
Jim Luken performs the one man play "The Fever", written by Wallace Shawn in 1992.
Pastor Jason Wallace speaks with Shawn McCraney directly concerning Shawn's Beliefs and Teachings. Go to the Website http://hotm.tv/live/
Two literary lions hook up for a fabulous event series on the second Wednesday of every month in the Rare Book Room at the Strand. We've long been seen as the mother of indie bookstores, they've long been seen as the most famous of literary journals. We've got age, we've got clout, and together we'll create an enviable literary salon downtown. Join us for readings from The Paris Review Archives by actor/playwright Wallace Shawn and actress Amy Warren. Shawn is both a playwright and an actor. He is best known for his film roles in My Dinner with Andre, The Princess Bride, and Clueless. He is the author of many plays including Marie & Bruce, Aunt Dan and Lemon and more recently, The Designated Mourner.
In honour of Mike Nichols' life and his passing, here he is acting in the movie of Wallace Shawn's play back in 1999. A breathtakingly verbose and energetic performance that highlights a less celebrated talent of the great artist. Now WE are the designated mourners.
LEITURA. CONVERSA. O MEU JANTAR COM ANDRÉ, DE WALLACE SHAWN. CONVIDADOS: Diogo Dória E Manuel Wiborg ANFITRIÃO ESAD.CR: Diogo Dória Dois encenadores. Discutem à mesa sobre as suas vidas e sobre o teatro que há versus o teatro a haver: theatrum condito / theatrum condendo. NOTA BIOGRÁFICA Manuel Wiborg concluiu o Curso de Formação de Actores do Instituto de Ficção, Investigação e Criação Teatral (IFICT) e frequentou a Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema de Lisboa. Trabalhou em teatro com Almeno Gonçalves, no Teatro da Cornucópia; Henrique Santos, no Teatro Villaret; Mário Jacques, Jorge Silva Melo e José Peixoto, no Teatro da Malaposta; Jean Jourdhueil, no Teatro Na- cional D. Maria II; Jorge Silva Melo, nos Artistas Unidos. Já interpretou autores como William Shakes...
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Writer and actor Wallace Shawn talks to Royal Court Associate Ola Animashawun about the season of his work at the Royal Court including revivals of his classic plays THE FEVER, and AUNT DAN AND LEMON, his brand new play GRASSES OF A THOUSAND COLOURS, plus two film screenings and a series of five rehearsed readings. More information: http://www.royalcourttheatre.com/whatson01.asp?play=538
Stanley Tucci stars as Jefferson Berk and Wallace Shawn stars as Mr. Gibson in Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, and they talk about Journalism, Magic, and the theme of the film.
The brilliant, thoughtful and, yes, funny playwright and actor Wallace Shawn recounts to writer Catie Lazarus why he didn't end up being a New York cab driver. His girlfriend, the equally brilliant writer, Deborah Eisenberg helped him sort out the pros and cons, and it's not just New Yorkers who are grateful he stuck with showbiz. To hear Wallace Shawn's interview with Catie Lazarus in full, and yes, you want to hear the whole interview, subscribe for free on iTunes to the Employee of the Month Show podcast. You can also attend a live taping, which are monthly at Joe's Pub, where Catie Lazarus is an Artist-in-Residence. Catie Lazarus and Wally Shawn | Recorded at Joe’s Pub on May 6, 2014 by Lucas O'Neill, Adam Abel and Meredith Kaufman Younger | Edited by Lucas O'Neill | Graphics by Ed...
Wallace Shawn comes to The Stoop to talk about life and all things acting.
At the Criterion offices to celebrate the release of A MASTER BUILDER, Andre Gregory and Wallace Shawn took a trip to the DVD closet. Check out what they picked!
10/18 mx online tutor with Wallace, Shawn
My Dinner with Andre (1981) ||Andre Gregory, Wallace Shawn, Jean Lenauer My Dinner with Andre (1981) ||Andre Gregory, Wallace Shawn, Jean Lenauer My Dinner with Andre (1981) ||Andre Gregory, Wallace Shawn, Jean Lenauer
Christmas at Cartwright's (2014) - Alicia Witt, Gabriel Hogan, Wallace Shawn
The one and only Wallace Shawn. He was so nervous to be here. It was his first con though. He got the jitters.
Wallace Shawn, along with Deborah Eisenberg, read from his play, The Designated Mourner, and then joined in conversation with Michael Silverblatt. This event was part of the Lannan Literary series.
Wallace Shawn, along with Deborah Eisenberg, read from his play, The Designated Mourner, and then joined in conversation with Michael Silverblatt. This event was part of the Lannan Literary series.
Seiza no kisetsu, machi wa irodori, kobaruto buruu no heddoraito ga yureru
Hodokekaketa kimi to no ito wo tsunaginaosu tame ni koko e kitanda
Kimi no hoho tsutau mono, sore wa afuredeta
Kanashimi ga kimi no tame ni kokoro wo aratta akashi
Rozario no you ni kagayaku kouten no yozora ni
Namidashita hibi no kazu dake kimi wo warawaseyou
Sou chikatta
Saigetsu wa sugi are hodo omoikogareta hibi mo sepia ni shizumu keredo
Bokura wa fuukashinai hazu de kawaranai. Sou negatteta
Futo miageta kuriimu sooda no umi de,
Kimi ga nozomu nara 'douzo yorokonde. '
Kono mune no shinzou mo haato igai wa yasui mono sa
Rozario no you ni kagayaku kouten no yozora ni
Namidashita hibi no kazu dake kimi wo warawaseyou