A comedian (sometimes comedienne for a female) or comic, is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy. A comedian who addresses an audience directly is called a stand-up comic.
A popular saying, variously quoted but generally attributed to Ed Wynn, is, "A comic says funny things; a comedian says things funny", which draws a distinction between how much of the comedy can be attributed to verbal content and how much to acting and persona.
Since the 1980s, a new wave of comedy, called alternative comedy, has grown in popularity with its more offbeat and experimental style. This normally involves more experiential, or observational reporting, e.g. Alexei Sayle, Daniel Tosh, Louis C.K. and Malcolm Hardee. As far as content is concerned, comedians such as Tommy Tiernan, Des Bishop, and Joan Rivers draw on their background to poke fun at themselves, while others such as Jon Stewart, and Ben Elton have very strong political and cultural undertones.
Eddie Murphy: Comedian (1983) was Eddie Murphy's second album. The album was the recipient of one Grammy, Best Comedy Album, at the 1984 Grammy Awards.
The full concert of this performance was released as a 1983 HBO special called Eddie Murphy Delirious.
Comedian is a 2002 documentary focusing on Jerry Seinfeld that explores the other side of stand-up comedy; that is, the preparation, politics, nerves, creativity, and so on. The film also features an up-and-coming comic named Orny Adams as he struggles to make it in show business. Many other recognizable comedians also make at least a cameo, including Colin Quinn, Greg Giraldo, Jim Norton, Ray Romano, Godfrey, Chris Rock, George Wallace, Mario Joyner, Jay Leno, Tom Papa, and Bill Cosby.
The film's unusual trailer featured famous voice-over artist Hal Douglas speaking in a recording booth.
The film was theatrically released in the United States on October 11, 2002 and grossed about $2.8 million domestically.
Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a score of 76% based on reviews from 88 critics.
Roger Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars. Owen Glieberman of EW gave the film a B grade.
Actors: Dior Allen (actor), Daniel Chaffin (actor), Dominic Elliott-Spencer (actor), Renee Paulus (actor), Jaime Zevallos (actor), Leila Almas (actress), Samantha Dalton (actress), Naomi Ross-Pena (actress), Jamie Lynn Edwards (producer), Dominic Elliott-Spencer (producer), James Douglas Stevens (producer), Dominic Elliott-Spencer (writer), LaJuan Mo Johnson (director),
Genres: Crime, Short,Actors: Dan Ahdoot (actor), Kirk Fox (actor), Ben Gleib (actor), Zach Selwyn (actor), Mike Winfield (actor), Justin Berfield (producer), Naia Cucukov (producer), Rebecca Farrell (producer), Jason Felts (producer), Michael C. Forman (producer), Barry Katz (producer), Rene Rigal (producer), Huntley Ritter (producer), José Salazar (editor),
Genres: Comedy,Actors: Alan Finney (actor), Alan Finney (actor), John Hipwell (actor), Bob Maguire (actor), Cameron McConville (actor), Fred Morgan (actor), Simon Palomares (actor), Marion Potts (actor), Matt Preston (actor), John Safran (actor), Scott Tinkler (actor), Max Walker (actor), Wilber Wilde (actor), John Wood (actor), Stephen Abbott (actor),
Plot: In a relaxed, humorous atmosphere, Simon presents a collection of artists at varying states of their professional journeys. Not necessarily famous but people who have been forced to make choices to follow the fire that drives them to eventually make a happy comfortable living from their chosen. The interviews will explore a list of themes all relevant to following one's dreams so that instead of looking at their achievements we explore the mechanics and individual psychology that got them there. It will explore artist's journey in finding a balance between artistic integrity and making a living, or artistic integrity and being successful beyond their dreams. The troubles and tribulation of the artist within their family, were they supportive? Society... is it supportive? Is it easier to be an artist in Australia or abroad? And, if you were starting again, what would you do differently?
Genres: Documentary,Actors: Fahad Albutairi (actor), Omar Hussain (actor), Omar Hussain (actor), Mohammad Kamal (actor), Khalid Khalifa (actor), Hisham Mansari (actor), Rami Slame (actor), Waddah Swar (actor), Hanaa Saleh Alfassi (producer), Hanaa Saleh Alfassi (director), Hanaa Saleh Alfassi (editor),
Genres: Documentary, Short,Actors: Ant (actor), Chad Casper (actor), Alan Downs (actor), Marcus Fields (actor), Salvatore Garanzini (actor), Will Mahan (actor), Brendan O'Hara (actor), Patrick Perrine (actor), Spencer Reed (actor), Travis Spackman (actor), Christopher Hines (producer), Christopher Hines (producer), Christopher Hines (director),
Plot: In his new film, director and acclaimed documentary filmmaker Christopher Hines (The Butch Factor, The Adonis Factor) sheds light on why many gay men have the desire to be in long-term relationships, but sometimes find it difficult to make them work. "I think the film provides a lot of answers, with the help of psychologists, authors, and matchmakers, along with couples who have made it work, " Hines said. "The film also poses the ultimate question: Are you looking to get laid, or are you looking to fall in love?" The film, which premiered at film festivals around the world, also follows several guys as they use every means at their disposal, from phone apps and internet sites to old-fashioned bar hopping, in search of their soul mate. The film digs deep into gay men's hearts to discover what's preventing them from finding lasting love.
Genres: Documentary, Family, News,Actors: David Acer (actor), Manuel Aranguiz (actor), Abede Burke (actor), Sadiki Burke (actor), Tony Calabretta (actor), Cordell Clyde (actor), Chris D'Arienzo (actor), Omar Falcon (actor), Tod Fennell (actor), Morgan Freeman (actor), Ajay Fry (actor), Billoah Greene (actor), Danny Blanco Hall (actor), Dorian Harewood (actor), Diego Abella (actor),
Plot: Manuel Jordan is a man who is free after serving 23 years for killing a teenager during an attempted robbery. After nearly two decades of staring at his victim's face on a newspaper clipping in his cell, the paroled man attempts to find redemption, in the form of a mysterious minister and two needy women.
Keywords: activist, african-american, armed-robbery, atonement, attempted-robbery, aunt-nephew-relationship, basketball, being-followed, black-american, blondeActors: Valerie Mikita (actress), Valerie Mikita (actress), Karyn Bosnak (producer), Gina Calanni (producer), Ron Carroll (producer), Cathy Chermol (producer), Carrie Clifford (producer), Randy Douthit (producer), Kellie MacDonald (producer), Melissa Mascari (producer), Valerie Mikita (producer), Valerie Mikita (producer), Kerrie Moriarity (producer), Paul Peddinghaus (producer), Jude Angelini (actor),
Plot: A talk show similar in format to those of Jerry Springer, Ricki Lake and Montel Williams. Sensational topics, with guests chosen to maximize the chances of open conflict. One common tactic is to bring on 'surprise' guests that other guests might otherwise refuse to publicly meet with. This tactic backfired once, when a male guest on a 'secret admirers revealed' episode later killed his admirer after discovering, on camera, that it was another man.
Keywords: audience-participation, character-name-in-title, interview, non-fictionActors: Louie Anderson (actor), Louie Anderson (actor), Mike Douglas (actor), Burt Reynolds (actor), Penguin San Diego Zoo (actor), Carol Burnett (actress), Rita Coolidge (actress), Rita Coolidge (actress), Tanya Tucker (actress), Tanya Tucker (actress), Dick Arlett (producer), John Hamilton (producer), Dick Arlett (writer), John Hamilton (writer), John Hamilton (director),
Genres: Talk-Show,Actors: Frank Adonis (actor), Bernie Allen (actor), Floyd Anderson (actor), John Arceri (actor), Michael Badalucco (actor), Vincent Barbi (actor), Johnny Barnes (actor), Joseph Bergmann (actor), Richard A. Berk (actor), Wally K. Berns (actor), D.J. Blair (actor), Joseph Bono (actor), Kevin Breslin (actor), Paul Carmello (actor), Bob Aaron (actor),
Plot: When Jake LaMotta steps into a boxing ring and obliterates his opponent, he's a prizefighter. But when he treats his family and friends the same way, he's a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Though LaMotta wants his family's love, something always seems to come between them. Perhaps it's his violent bouts of paranoia and jealousy. This kind of rage helped make him a champ, but in real life, he winds up in the ring alone.
Keywords: 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, abusive-husband, anger, animal-in-title, arena, arrest, backstage, barActors: Julius Adler (actor), Jan Bart (actor), Cookie Bowers (actor), Max Bozyk (actor), Bobby Colt (actor), Irving Grossman (actor), Mike Hammer (actor), Avram Lax (actor), Michal Michalesko (actor), Al Murray (actor), David Page (actor), Reizl Bozyk (actress), Miriam Feder (actress), Sylvia Feder (actress), Dina Goldberg (actress),
Plot: A Jewish resort hotel celebrates a pair of longtime customers' fiftieth wedding anniversary by staging an old-fashioned Borscht Belt show replete with singers, dancers, comedians, and impressionists. The show concludes with a fervent musical tribute to the year-old State of Israel. Filmed on location at Young's Gap Hotel in Parksville, New York and includes glimpses of the golf course, tennis matches, calisthenics classes and sunbathers.
Keywords: borscht-belt, dancer, hotel, master-of-ceremony, resort, resort-hotel, singer, variety-showHope is a madman's dream
When he finds out he's alone
It's the poison that he takes
It's the cancer in his bones
'Truth or dare' he wispers
Though it knows the ice's too thin
It was hope that killed him
But it were his fingerprints
Somewhere there's someone
Who somehow gets a thrill
Of being perfect with an awful lot of guilt
I never thought it'd come to this that I
Even don't remember what I miss
Little perfect murders come and go
But they never die
Is what she said
'Maybe one day who knows'
For crying out loud, it's just a term
Made for those who end it
And for you who can't confirm
I'm the coat you're wearing
When there's nothing left that fits
I'm what you created
You think there's more but this is it
I know I hurt you
I know I caused you pain
You called me asshole
A comedian (sometimes comedienne for a female) or comic, is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy. A comedian who addresses an audience directly is called a stand-up comic.
A popular saying, variously quoted but generally attributed to Ed Wynn, is, "A comic says funny things; a comedian says things funny", which draws a distinction between how much of the comedy can be attributed to verbal content and how much to acting and persona.
Since the 1980s, a new wave of comedy, called alternative comedy, has grown in popularity with its more offbeat and experimental style. This normally involves more experiential, or observational reporting, e.g. Alexei Sayle, Daniel Tosh, Louis C.K. and Malcolm Hardee. As far as content is concerned, comedians such as Tommy Tiernan, Des Bishop, and Joan Rivers draw on their background to poke fun at themselves, while others such as Jon Stewart, and Ben Elton have very strong political and cultural undertones.
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