Sentences with phrase «turn as the comedian»

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

We only chatted for about 45 seconds, but as it turns out she's a comedian.

Lister - Jones is also generous enough an auteur to allow for memorable moments from others, whether it's hilarious bits from the likes of Retta (as Anna and Ben's unlucky marriage counselor), Brooklyn Decker, and Jamie Chung; the escalating weirdness of Armisen (who was, of course, a seasoned indie - band drummer before he turned to acting and comedy); or a knockout dramatic scene between Pally and the great comedian Susie Essman as Ben's mother, who provides some invaluable advice.

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.

Wiig's timing is brilliant and Byrne, who's not as experienced a comedian, turns out to be every bit as pitch - perfect — she's a natural!

True to Soderbergh's promise, Contagion features plenty of stars: Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Laurence Fishburne, Marion Cotillard, Elliott Gould, Jennifer Ehle, John Hawkes — even comedian Demetri Martin turns up in a straight role as a medical researcher.

Whether or not Phoenix does end up in the lead role, insiders have told TheWrap's Umberto Gonzalez that the Joker film — which will be directed by Todd Phillips («The Hangover»)-- will portray character as a failed»80s comedian, who turned into Batman's infamous nemesis after bombing with audiences.

All of McCarthy's strengths as an actress and comedian are perfectly highlighted in the film and the humor thankfully never turns against her.

As long as SNL launches new comedians into the stratosphere, it will have to contend with this ingenious transitional vehicle, the movie that gave improvisational skit humor a loony sci - fi sheen and turned NYC into a paranormal playgrounAs long as SNL launches new comedians into the stratosphere, it will have to contend with this ingenious transitional vehicle, the movie that gave improvisational skit humor a loony sci - fi sheen and turned NYC into a paranormal playgrounas SNL launches new comedians into the stratosphere, it will have to contend with this ingenious transitional vehicle, the movie that gave improvisational skit humor a loony sci - fi sheen and turned NYC into a paranormal playground.

Almost nothing was off limits, as the comedians took turns taking shots at Franco's questionable acting choices and ambiguous sexuality; Hill's fluctuating weight; and the roast's largely Jewish cast.

The film also stars Oscar winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash), comedian Katt Williams, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback - turned - actor Terry Bradshaw, Ving Rhames (the Mission Impossible films), Harry Shearer (The Simpsons), and Oscar nominee June Squibb (Nebraska), with Oscar winner Christopher Walken (The Deer Hunter), and Oscar nominee Glenn Close (Albert Nobbs, Guardians of the Galaxy) as the twins» mother.

The same comedian / actor from the skit Comedy Central duo Key & Peele, turns out to be a pretty excellent director as well.

Comedian Seth MacFarlane's turn as a snooty British businessman and NASCAR sponsor also begins to wear here, his presence rounding out to an entirely unnecessarily narrative wrinkle.

The comedian turns in haunting work as a Polish detective, but at times the film's depiction of women in distress seems gratuitous.

As go - go dancer turned wannabe comedian turned amputee, Rose McGowan easily does the best work of the crew.

The stand - up comedian, radio storyteller and writer turned a corner in her career when she started discussing her cancer treatments during shows, going so far as to perform a set topless to demystify her scars and embrace her survival.

The film also stars J.K. Simmons («Whiplash»), comedian Katt Williams, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback - turned - actor Terry Bradshaw, Ving Rhames (the «Mission Impossible» films), Harry Shearer («The Simpsons»), and Oscar nominee June Squibb («Nebraska»), with Oscar winner Christopher Walken («The Deer Hunter»), and Oscar nominee Glenn Close («Albert Nobbs,» «Guardians of the Galaxy») as the twins» mother.

Comedian David Cross has been in all sorts of staple entertainment from his revered turn as Tobias Funke in «Arrested Development» to small appearances in films like Men in Black, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and unfortunately Alvin and the Chipmunks (everyone needs a paycheck).

And where Juno had Michael Cera to play opposite Ellen Page, Young Adult has a tremendous performance from comedian Patton Oswalt, who gives an unexpectedly affecting turn as Matt, the hometown bookkeeper with a heartwrenching past.

The title stands for Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, a short - lived 1980s TV show of which I have no memory whatsoever, and it stars Alison Brie (Community, Mad Men) and Betty Gilpin (Nurse Jackie) as L.A. - based actresses - turned - wrestlers whose major conflict is outside the ring, and comedian Marc Maron as the down - on - his - luck movie director who hires them to be part of an all - woman wrestling show that's as much soap opera as it is fighting.

Alison Brie (Community, Mad Men) and Betty Gilpin (Nurse Jackie) star as L.A. actresses - turned - wrestlers whose major conflict is outside the ring, and comedian Marc Maron as the down - on - his - luck movie director who hires them to be part of an all - woman wrestling show that's as much soap opera as it is fighting.

Chris Rock (What to Expect When You're Expecting, Bee Movie) stars as standup comedian - turned - movie star Andre Allen, travelling through New York to promote his new movie, Uprize!

The always enjoyable Bobby Cannavale gets a juicy supporting role as Chili, Ginger's «loser» boyfriend, while comedian Louis C.K. turns up as the «nice guy» alternative whose genial persona and line of work — sound system salesman — strikes both sisters as a step up from Chili.

Turns out, however, that your participation entails playing straight guy to comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, who's posing as a journalist from Kazakhstan, who has a knack for making even the mundane look foolish on camera and who plans to use your tape in a major movie.

This course was created by a bunch of stand up comedians as a way to turn the boring subject of driving safety into a fun and entertaining experience.

Comedy traffic schools, like IMPROV Traffic School, employ a special breed of instructors, best classified as teacher / stand - up comedian hybrids, who take what could be, in other hands, a boring tedious must - get - through curriculum, and turn it into several hours of laugh - while - you - learn driver remediation.