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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.
This shows some more voice talent for Toy Story 3, but this time from some of the other main characters and supporting characters. Of course they are all great as well! Ned Beatty as Lotso Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head Micheal Keaton as Ken Jodi Benson as Barbie Wallace Shawn as Rex John Ratzenberger as Hamm Estelle Harris as Mrs. Potato Head Emily Hahn as Bonnie Blake Clark as Slinky Beatrice Miller as Molly Timothy Dalton as Mr. PricklePants Kristen Schaal as Trixie Jeff Garlin as Buttercup Bonnie Hunt as Dolly Whoopi Goldberg as Stretch Richard Kind as Bookworm All content belongs to Disney & Pixar Video is under Fair Use: Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for "Fair Use" for pu...
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:...
On this week's episode of On Contact, Chris Hedges is joined by actor, playwright and essayist Wallace Shawn. You way recognize Shawn from films such as Princess Bride, but he is also a thoughtful playwright and is out with a new book, "Night Thoughts". RT Correspondent Anya Parampil looks at how the American empire's control of global resources has enriched us. Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/OnContactRT Watch us online: http://www.rt.com/oncontact Find RT America in your area: http://rt.com/where-to-watch/ Or watch us online: http://rt.com/on-air/rt-america-air/ Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_America
1080p60 HD - Wallace Shawn, known for his roles in The Princess Bride, Zek, the Grand Negus in Star Trek, and the voice of Rex in Toy Story. He talks about his roles and life in this Salt Lake #FanX17 panel. Salt Lake FanX17 Panel Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA0zsEz-ZwDoTUL8BZtU77JeGl9W_LLSR
The Princess Bride movie clips: http://j.mp/1EaShBh BUY THE MOVIE: http://j.mp/1EaShkZ Don't miss the HOTTEST NEW TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u2y6pr CLIP DESCRIPTION: After kidnapping the Princess (Robin Wright Penn), Vizzini (Wallace Shawn) gets angry when his men are reluctant to kill her. FILM DESCRIPTION: Based on William Goldman's novel of the same name, The Princess Bride is staged as a book read by grandfather (Peter Falk) to his ill grandson (Fred Savage). Falk's character assures a romance-weary Savage that the book has much more to deliver than a simpering love story, including but not limited to fencing, fighting, torture, death, true love, giants, and pirates. Indeed, The Princess Bride offers a tongue-in-cheek fairy tale depicting stable boy-turned-pirate Westley's journey to r...
reflections on film
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:...
On this week's episode of On Contact, Chris Hedges is joined by actor, playwright and essayist Wallace Shawn. You way recognize Shawn from films such as Princess Bride, but he is also a thoughtful playwright and is out with a new book, "Night Thoughts". RT Correspondent Anya Parampil looks at how the American empire's control of global resources has enriched us. Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/OnContactRT Watch us online: http://www.rt.com/oncontact Find RT America in your area: http://rt.com/where-to-watch/ Or watch us online: http://rt.com/on-air/rt-america-air/ Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_America
1080p60 HD - Wallace Shawn, known for his roles in The Princess Bride, Zek, the Grand Negus in Star Trek, and the voice of Rex in Toy Story. He talks about his roles and life in this Salt Lake #FanX17 panel. Salt Lake FanX17 Panel Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA0zsEz-ZwDoTUL8BZtU77JeGl9W_LLSR
Playwright/actor Wallace Shawn, actor Matthew Broderick and director Scott Elliott (Artistic Director of The New Group) discuss their work together on Shawn's funny and eerie new play, "Evening at the Talk House," a production by The New Group. The beguiling trio also talk about the state of the theater, the world and what inspires the uncanny prescience that infuses Shawn's writing. Taped: 02-03-17 Theater Talk is a series devoted to the world of the stage. It began on New York television in 1993 and is co-hosted by Michael Riedel (Broadway columnist for the New York Post) and series producer Susan Haskins. The program is one of the few independent productions on PBS and now airs weekly on Thirteen/WNET in New York and WGBH in Boston. Now, CUNY TV offers New York City viewers addition...
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
One of the Chaser's in The Chase appears in this episode; Shaun Wallace. Full Episode. The Weakest Link BBC © MMI
About the Work: Wallace Shawn & Deborah Eisenberg. Part of the Guest Artist series at School of Drama, The New School (http://newschool.edu). Through Company Residencies, Workshops and About the Work interviews School of Drama (http://www.newschool.edu/drama) students have significant opportunities to engage and work with a wide and distinguished range of visiting performing artists and creators.
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.
Two old friends meet for dinner; as one tells anecdotes detailing his experiences, the other notices their differing worldviews.
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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:...
reflections on film
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.
1080p60 HD - Wallace Shawn, known for his roles in The Princess Bride, Zek, the Grand Negus in Star Trek, and the voice of Rex in Toy Story. He talks about his roles and life in this Salt Lake #FanX17 panel. Salt Lake FanX17 Panel Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA0zsEz-ZwDoTUL8BZtU77JeGl9W_LLSR
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.
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.
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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.
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!
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.
This shows some more voice talent for Toy Story 3, but this time from some of the other main characters and supporting characters. Of course they are all great as well! Ned Beatty as Lotso Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head Micheal Keaton as Ken Jodi Benson as Barbie Wallace Shawn as Rex John Ratzenberger as Hamm Estelle Harris as Mrs. Potato Head Emily Hahn as Bonnie Blake Clark as Slinky Beatrice Miller as Molly Timothy Dalton as Mr. PricklePants Kristen Schaal as Trixie Jeff Garlin as Buttercup Bonnie Hunt as Dolly Whoopi Goldberg as Stretch Richard Kind as Bookworm All content belongs to Disney & Pixar Video is under Fair Use: Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for "Fair Use" for pu...
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:...
On this week's episode of On Contact, Chris Hedges is joined by actor, playwright and essayist Wallace Shawn. You way recognize Shawn from films such as Princess Bride, but he is also a thoughtful playwright and is out with a new book, "Night Thoughts". RT Correspondent Anya Parampil looks at how the American empire's control of global resources has enriched us. Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/OnContactRT Watch us online: http://www.rt.com/oncontact Find RT America in your area: http://rt.com/where-to-watch/ Or watch us online: http://rt.com/on-air/rt-america-air/ Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_America
1080p60 HD - Wallace Shawn, known for his roles in The Princess Bride, Zek, the Grand Negus in Star Trek, and the voice of Rex in Toy Story. He talks about his roles and life in this Salt Lake #FanX17 panel. Salt Lake FanX17 Panel Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA0zsEz-ZwDoTUL8BZtU77JeGl9W_LLSR
The Princess Bride movie clips: http://j.mp/1EaShBh BUY THE MOVIE: http://j.mp/1EaShkZ Don't miss the HOTTEST NEW TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u2y6pr CLIP DESCRIPTION: After kidnapping the Princess (Robin Wright Penn), Vizzini (Wallace Shawn) gets angry when his men are reluctant to kill her. FILM DESCRIPTION: Based on William Goldman's novel of the same name, The Princess Bride is staged as a book read by grandfather (Peter Falk) to his ill grandson (Fred Savage). Falk's character assures a romance-weary Savage that the book has much more to deliver than a simpering love story, including but not limited to fencing, fighting, torture, death, true love, giants, and pirates. Indeed, The Princess Bride offers a tongue-in-cheek fairy tale depicting stable boy-turned-pirate Westley's journey to r...
reflections on film
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
10/18 mx online tutor with 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