Sentences with phrase «comedy in the central roles»

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Actor / writer / producer Steve Agee was a driving force in the creation of The Bogus Witch Project before his brief appearance in Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic led to a more substantial role in the comedienne's surprise Comedy Central hit The Sarah Silverman Program.

That fall, she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live but exited before the conclusion of the season, publicly disheartened by the show's increasing drop - off in quality.After signing on as a correspondent on Michael Moore's news magazine TV Nation and hosting Comedy Product, a standup showcase on the Comedy Central cable network, Garofalo began work on her breakthrough role, co-starring with Uma Thurman in the 1996 romantic comedy hit The Truth About Cats andComedy Product, a standup showcase on the Comedy Central cable network, Garofalo began work on her breakthrough role, co-starring with Uma Thurman in the 1996 romantic comedy hit The Truth About Cats andComedy Central cable network, Garofalo began work on her breakthrough role, co-starring with Uma Thurman in the 1996 romantic comedy hit The Truth About Cats andcomedy hit The Truth About Cats and Dogs.

Comedienne Amy Schumer has drawn a lot of eyes (and sometimes ire) for her Comedy Central sketch show Inside Amy Schumer, which lampoons, subverts and raises the ground under many traditional American roles women find themselves pigeonholed in at work,...

Leigh had a few small films under her belt by the age of 20 but it took a central role in Amy Heckerling and Cameron Crowe's acutely observed 1982 high - school comedy to put her on the map.

As for comedies, Johnson had supporting roles in The Other Guys (# 8.19 m lifetime) and Get Smart (# 4.84 m lifetime), but Central Intelligence represents his biggest comedy opening.

Shawkat was recently seen on the small screen guest - starring on the Emmy nominated Drunk History, IFC's Portlandia, Comedy Central's Broad City and in a recurring role on HBO's Getting On.

Helms is best known for his standout performances in a diverse compilation of projects, including his prolific work as a correspondent on Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART; his memorable role as «Andy Bernard» on NBC's critically acclaimed comedy THE OFFICE alongside fellow DAILY SHOW alum, Steve Carell; and striking gold with his leading comedic role in THE HANGOVER trilogy alongside Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis, which collectively grossed nearly $ 1.5 billion worlComedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART; his memorable role as «Andy Bernard» on NBC's critically acclaimed comedy THE OFFICE alongside fellow DAILY SHOW alum, Steve Carell; and striking gold with his leading comedic role in THE HANGOVER trilogy alongside Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis, which collectively grossed nearly $ 1.5 billion worlcomedy THE OFFICE alongside fellow DAILY SHOW alum, Steve Carell; and striking gold with his leading comedic role in THE HANGOVER trilogy alongside Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis, which collectively grossed nearly $ 1.5 billion worldwide.

A»90s - obsessed high school senior and self - confessed nerd who falls into a get - rich - quick scheme by accident while also pining for the older girl to whom he hopes to lose his virginity, the central character in Rick Famuyiwa «s «Dope» sounds like a stock role for a high school comedy.

He left the show in 2008 and did a variety of other roles, but the duo eventually landed their own show on Comedy Central, the sketch comedy show Key & Comedy Central, the sketch comedy show Key & comedy show Key & Peele.

Holm is known for his role in Comedy Central's Workaholics.

That performance (coupled with some high - profile US gigs like hosting the MTV VMAs for two years straight and a Comedy Central stand - up special) catapulted him to movie stardom, leading to starring roles in 2010's Get Him to the Greek (in which Brand actually reprised his Sarah Marshall character) and a remake of the Dudley Moore classic Arthur.

But the introspection offered by this many - layered approach would fall flat without the strength of its central performances, and while a number of Anderson's staple actors make appearances — Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman, Adrien Brody, among others — Ralph Fiennes steals the film as M. Gustave H. Achieving the subtle distinction between delivering a huge performance without being over-the-top, Fiennes balances his theatrical gravitas with his rarely - executed gift for comedy, making it impossible to imagine anyone else in the role.

The third season of her brilliant sketch show on Comedy Central served as a stupendously enticing prelude for her first starring role on the big screen in «Trainwreck,» the latest improv - based ensemble piece from director Judd Apatow.

«The To Do List» may not be a film of great substance, but this comedy about a young girl's strange, semi-erotic journey from untouched maiden to minx accomplishes something both rare and significant for a teen movie: it places a female character in the central role as unapologetic sexual aggressor.

Comedy Central stand - up Carlos Mencia, who isn't easy to recognize behind silly hair and mustache, does okay in the flashy role of hotel connection «Uncle Tito.»

Prior to WordGirl, Gillim played a role in series like Dr. Katz on Comedy Central, Squigglevision on ABC Saturday morning, and Hey Monei, which aired on Oxygen and BET.

,» playing the role of Paul Giamatti's receptionist, Astrid Barker, in the feature film «Big Fat Liar,» as a finalist on NBC's «Last Comic Standing,» guest star roles in «The King of Queens» and «Rizzoli and Isles,» and from her very own half - hour Comedy Central special