Sentences with phrase «actor as a comedian»

Wiig has always threatened to be just as strong a serious actor as a comedian, so it is no surprise that she landed herself with the female role.

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Conceived as the first all - suite hotel in the U.S., it has been a refuge for generations of rock»n' rollers, actors, comedians, filmmakers, supermodels and moguls, a monument to luxury and casual elegance.

The film boasts a shockingly good ensemble that allows typically dramatic actors like Chiwetel Ejiofor a chance to be funny and comedians such as Kristen Wiig and Donald Glover a chance to do their thing.

Thus, I broke the most important rule of column writing, storytelling, and content generation, as articulated best by actor / comedian Steve Martin in the 1987 movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: «When you're telling these little stories?

Work: Actor, Writer, Comedian — Select Credits: The Night Of (HBO), Billions (ShowTime), As The World Turns (CBS)

The initial slate of seven shows will include unscripted material from actors, talk - show hosts, musicians, and comedians such as Ellen DeGeneres, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Ludacris, and Kevin Hart.

Anoyone who's watched Silicon Valley or seen him in supporting roles knew the comedian was funny, but the depth of emotion he unveils here shows his career as an actor has only just begun.

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Donald Glover is a talented stand - up comedian, rapper (as Childish Gambino), actor (Community) and writer (30 Rock), but it's his latest show, Atlanta — which he created and stars in — that finally showcases the full scope of his artistic vision.

Tuesday 4/2 ESPN 10 PM — Mohr Sports Late night adds another Jay as ESPN tackles the talk - show game with a sports and interview hour hosted by actor - comedian Jay Mohr.

As a result, I've had some interesting jobs in my life, including that as a publicist for actors and comedianAs a result, I've had some interesting jobs in my life, including that as a publicist for actors and comedianas a publicist for actors and comedians.

We already know some Damons, such as Damon Wayans, the funny guy comedian and actor, and of course, Matt Damon.

Bill is a comedian and actor and probably best known for his work on SNL (Saturday Night Live), while Maggie is a behind the scenes girl as a director and screenwriter.

The comedian and actor joined Jeremy Corbyn on stage for a rally in Birmingham as Labour sought to show off its celebrity backers at events across the country.

Many call him a Boxer, others a Comedian; he says he is a Musician and would soon become an actor too, but one thing Braimah Kamoko popularly known as Bukom Banku, does not mind is his inability to get formal education.

Ghanaian popular actor / comedian Bismark Nii ODoi popularly known as Bismark the joke has released a new set of exclusive pictures from his recent photo shoot.

As well as politicians Nancy Astor and Denis Healey he was joined, virtually, by comedians Les Dawson and Joan Rivers and American actor and song and dance man Danny KayAs well as politicians Nancy Astor and Denis Healey he was joined, virtually, by comedians Les Dawson and Joan Rivers and American actor and song and dance man Danny Kayas politicians Nancy Astor and Denis Healey he was joined, virtually, by comedians Les Dawson and Joan Rivers and American actor and song and dance man Danny Kaye.

As he features in a stage play dubbed «the ladder», organized by the National Theater and the Nyansapo Productions, as part of celebrations to climax the National Theater Festival, at the National Theatre auditorium in Accra, comedian and actor, who also doubles as a musician and a dancer, Bismark Nii Odoi, once again caught the eyes of his fans, with his amazing natural prowess in comedy, making it uncomfortable without bursting into laughter, seeing him display in every second in every scenAs he features in a stage play dubbed «the ladder», organized by the National Theater and the Nyansapo Productions, as part of celebrations to climax the National Theater Festival, at the National Theatre auditorium in Accra, comedian and actor, who also doubles as a musician and a dancer, Bismark Nii Odoi, once again caught the eyes of his fans, with his amazing natural prowess in comedy, making it uncomfortable without bursting into laughter, seeing him display in every second in every scenas part of celebrations to climax the National Theater Festival, at the National Theatre auditorium in Accra, comedian and actor, who also doubles as a musician and a dancer, Bismark Nii Odoi, once again caught the eyes of his fans, with his amazing natural prowess in comedy, making it uncomfortable without bursting into laughter, seeing him display in every second in every scenas a musician and a dancer, Bismark Nii Odoi, once again caught the eyes of his fans, with his amazing natural prowess in comedy, making it uncomfortable without bursting into laughter, seeing him display in every second in every scene.

The comedian, actor, author and philanthropist attained his greatest fame for his role as Cliff Huxtable on «The Cosby Show,» jettisoning a man raised by a maid and a US Navy cook into a life of fame and wealth.

Even as explosive allegations in Hollywood and media have taken down powerful figures like producer Harvey Weinstein, actor Kevin Spacey, comedian Louis C.K. and political journalist Mark Halperin, on Capitol Hill, it's not clear that a similar a day of reckoning is soon coming to one of the country's most important institutions.

Uranus About Blog Drag queen, actor, comedian, recording artist, writer Pandora Boxx is best known as a contestant on the smash hit RuPaul's Drag Race (Season 2 and All Stars S1).

American actor Jesse Aragon began his career as a stand - up comedian.

Following a group of twentysomethings at a Los Angeles apartment complex as they seek stardom as actors, dancers, comedians and producers in this dramatic series.

Instead, we get plenty of opportunities for fast - paced slapstick, and Gleeson — a fine actor who in recent years has ably demonstrated his versatility in everything from The Last Jedi to Ex Machina to Brooklyn to The Revenant — turns out to be an inspired physical comedian as well.

Michael Coleman is a comedian and actor who stars as Chase in the Spike TV comedy Factory.

With more than 18 years of experience in standup, Al Madrigal has parlayed his talents as a comedian into successful off - stage careers as an actor, correspondent, and podcaster.

Biography: He is an American comedian, Virgina born but based in New York City, he has been a sketch character actor on shows as Late Night With Conan O'Brien, giving character such as Samir from The Shutterbugs sketch.

Through it all, Engvall remained imminently successful and racked up a massive and loyal fan base of American everymen.Born William Ray Engvall Jr. on July 27, 1957, in Galveston, TX, the future comedian / actor reportedly moved around a great deal with his family as a tyke.

Perhaps no popular film artist in history inspired quite so many conflicting opinions and emotions as actor / comedian Jerry Lewis.

Was cast as the 11 - year - old Adam in the sitcom The Goldbergs, which is based on the life of series creator, actor - comedian Adam Goldberg.

Aside from McHale, the biopic features impressive cast of comedians and actors playing an even more impressive bunch of trailblazing comedians and actors, such as Domhnall Gleeson as Henry Beard, Thomas Lennon as Michael O'Donoghue, Jon Daly as Bill Murray, and Natasha Lyonne as Anne Beatts.

Although best known to audiences as the wife of Jerry Stiller and mother of Ben, Anne Meara was an accomplished actor, writer and comedian.

The season's two most - attended straight comedies, The Hangover and The Proposal, respectively starred a trio of relative unknowns and two actors not strictly defined as comedians.

Another one of the «better» subplots involves British actor Jack Whitehall as a struggling stand - up comedian who wants to marry his girlfriend and mother of his child.

Youngster Liam James holds his own against some great actors as the perpetually awkward wallflower, while Steve Carell plays against type in a role that proves he may be a stronger dramatic actor than a comedian.

Nanjiani's biggest strength as a comedian is also his biggest weakness as a dramatic actor: the withering line deliveries that sound like he's struggling to control his sarcasm.

French actor and comedian Jean Dujardin has brought such undeniable leading - man charm to his career on - screen that it may come as a surprise that he didn't decide to become an actor early on.

ABC, which has a lazy habit of exhuming old game shows, brings «The Gong Show» back Thursday night essentially unaltered — it's a dank and shticky amateur talent show with the admittedly clever stunt - casting of actor Mike Myers as host Tommy Maitland, a past - his - prime British comedian who speaks only in double en - tawdries.

The news of Wiig's potential casting in a super villain role is a surprise, as the writer / comedian / actor is best known for her comedic chops on «Saturday Night Live,» «Bridesmaids» and «Ghostbusters.»

Also in attendance at the party were Westworld «s James Marsden, Thor: Ragnarok «s Karl Urban, Star Trek: Discovery «s Sonequa Martin - Green, The Gifted «Jamie Chung and Stephen Moyer, The Orville «s Seth MacFarlane and Halston Sage, actor Zachary Levi, Once Upon a Time «s Lana Parrilla, Colin O'Donoghue, and Dania Ramirez, Black Panther «s Chadwick Boseman, Sharknado «s Cassie Scerbo and Tara Reid, Supergirl «s Odette Annable, The Magicians «Olivia Taylor Dudley, Game of Thrones «Iwan Rheon and John Bradley - West, Power Rangers «Dacre Montgomery, American Gods «Ricky Whittle and Orlando Jones, Stranger Things «David Harbour, Spider - Man: Homecoming «s Tony Revolori, Doctor Who «s Peter Capaldi, Gotham «s Cory Michael Smith, Robin Lord Taylor, and Camren Bicondova, Midnight Texas «Arielle Kebbel, Jason Lewis, Sarah Ramos, and Francois Arnaud, The Last Ship «s Bridget Regan, comedian Ana Gasteyer, Planet of the Apes «Andy Serkis, Lucifer «s Tricia Helfer and Aimee Garcia, SNL «s Aidy Bryant, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency «s Hannah Marks, former Hawaii Five - 0 star Grace Park, Prison Break: Resurrection «s Sarah Wayne Callies, as well as David Arquette, and Lydia Hearst and Chris Hardwick.

The 55 - year - old comedian - and - actor will star as Henry - a British actor who has a relationship with an Australian restaurateur - in Marion Pilowsky's feature debut.

That he actually does manage to get some laughs where other actors might not shows his talent as a comedian.

He's joining comedian / actor Will Sasso (last seen in Life as We Know It), who was cast last month as Curly.

Deadpan comedian makes a touching debut as writer - director - actor with tale of grief - stricken artist falling in love

Here are seven tips from successful comedians, including Keegan - Michael Key, Amy Poehler, Scott Aukerman, and Paul Feig, as well as casting director Marci Liroff, on becoming a comedic actor.

The comedian put a positive spin on the issue as he addressed actors of color, saying, «Let's not let this issue of diversity beat us.»

The comedian and actor with great timing, Adam Sandler's net worth as of 2018 is $ 400 million.

Comedian JOHN KRASINSKI is preparing to don tights and suit up as CAPTAIN AMERICA after signing up to audition for the superhero role.The actor, who...

The ceremony was hosted by comedian Mike Birbiglia, who was nominated as a Breakthrough Actor for his film «Sleepwalk With Me,» which he also wrote and directed.

«Eddie Murphy has had a spectacular career as a comedian, actor, writer, producer and director, spanning more than 35 years,» said dick clark productions CEO Allen Shapiro.