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Dorf (character)
Dorf is a fictional character created by comedy writer and performer Tim Conway. He was the main character in a series of direct-to-video films during the 1980s and 1990s. Dorf was characterized by his diminutive height (he was performed by Conway standing in a hole with fake shoes attached to his knees), toupée, toothbrush mustache, pot belly, unusual accent (modeled by Conway on a Swedish accent, similar to that used by his Mr. Tudball character on ''The Carol Burnett Show''), and frequent pratfalls. Each film focused on a particular sport, with Dorf humorously giving instructions on the history and play of the sport. History The character was created by Conway for a sketch on ''The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'' as a horse jockey. Based on the popularity of the sketch, he produced a set of direct-to-video comedy films, each focusing on a different sport, most of which were released through J2 Communications, which later became known for its purchase of the '' Nation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Character (arts)
In fiction, a character (or speaker, in poetry) is a person or other being in a narrative (such as a novel, play, radio or television series, music, film, or video game). The character may be entirely fictional or based on a real-life person, in which case the distinction of a "fictional" versus "real" character may be made. Derived from the Ancient Greek word , the English word dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in '' Tom Jones'' by Henry Fielding in 1749. From this, the sense of "a part played by an actor" developed.Harrison (1998, 51-2) quotation: (Before this development, the term ''dramatis personae'', naturalized in English from Latin and meaning "masks of the drama," encapsulated the notion of characters from the literal aspect of masks.) Character, particularly when enacted by an actor in the theatre or cinema, involves "the illusion of being a human person". In literature, characters guide readers through their stories, helpi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorf's Golf Bible
''Dorf's Golf Bible'' is a 1988 comedy short film starring Tim Conway, Eddie Deezen and Michele Smith along with a special appearance by Sam Snead. Cast * Tim Conway as Dorf * Eddie Deezen as Waldo * Michele Smith as Boom Boom, the Angel of Numbers *Sam Snead Samuel Jackson Snead (pronounced English_phonology">sni:d.html" ;"title="English_phonology.html" ;"title="nowiki/>English phonology">sni:d">English_phonology.html" ;"title="nowiki/>English phonology">sni:d May 27, 1912 – May 23, 2002) was an ... as himself, a golf tutor to Dorf. Characters Derk Dorf is the main character and the voice-over. He is playing a game of golf when, apparently, a voice over commands what he does. For example, the voice over said for Dorf to keep his left elbow in, and he did and sliced it just as the voice-over said. Apparently Dorf re-enacts whatever the Golf bible commandments are. Waldo is Dorf's caddy. He first arrives late and does not know the terms of Golf. He also can distra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorf Series
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Dorf may refer to: * Dorf (surname) * Dorf (character), portrayed by Tim Conway * ''Dorf'', German term for 'village', see Town#Germany * Dorf, Germany (other), various settlements * Dorf, Switzerland, a small town * DORF (film festival), Croatia See also * Dorff * Dorp (other) * Thorp (other) A thorp is a hamlet or village. Thorp or THORP may also refer to: Places United Kingdom * Thorp, former hamlet, now within Royton, Greater Manchester * Thorp Arch, West Yorkshire, a small village and civil parish near Wetherby * Thorp Perrow Arbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Straight Man
The straight man is a stock character in a comedy performance, especially a double act, sketch comedy, or farce. When a comedy partner behaves eccentrically, the straight man is expected to maintain composure. The direct contribution to the comedy a straight man provides usually comes in the form of a deadpan. A straight man with no direct comedic role has historically been known as a stooge. Typically, he is expected to feed the funny man lines that he can respond to for laughs (and is hence sometimes known as a feed), while seeking no acclamation for himself. If a straight man unintentionally breaks composure and laughs, it is known in British English as corpsing. History In vaudeville, effective straight men were much less common than comedians. The straight man's name usually appeared first and he usually received 60% of the take. This helped take the sting out of not being the laugh-getter and helped ensure the straight man's loyalty to the team. Nachman, Gerald (199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comic Foil
A double act (also known as a comedy duo) is a form of comedy originating in the British music hall tradition, and American vaudeville, in which two comedians perform together as a single act. Pairings are typically long-term, in some cases for the artists' entire careers. Double acts perform on the stage, television and film. The format is particularly popular in the UK where successful acts have included Peter Cook and Dudley Moore (Cook’s deadpan delivery contrasted with Moore’s buffoonery), Morecambe and Wise and ''The Two Ronnies''. The tradition is also present in the US with acts like Wheeler and Woolsey, Abbott and Costello, Gallagher and Shean, Burns and Allen, and Lyons and Yosco. The British-American comedy double act Laurel and Hardy has been described as the most popular in the world. Format Humor is often derived from the uneven relationship between two partners, usually of the same gender, age, ethnic origin, and profession but drastically different in te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie Deezen
Edward Harry Deezen (born March 6, 1957) is an American actor and comedian, best known for his roles as "nerd" characters in films including '' Grease'', ''Grease 2'', '' Midnight Madness'', ''I Wanna Hold Your Hand'', ''1941'', and ''WarGames''. He has had larger starring roles in independent films such as '' Surf II'', ''Mob Boss'', ''Beverly Hills Vamp'', and '' Teenage Exorcist''. Deezen is also a prolific voice actor, whose more notable characters include Mandark in the Cartoon Network series '' Dexter's Laboratory'', Snipes the Magpie in '' Rock-a-Doodle'', Ned in '' Kim Possible'', and the Know-It-All Kid in ''The Polar Express''. Early life Edward Harry Deezen was born in Cumberland, Maryland, on March 6, 1957, the son of Irma and Robert Deezen. He was raised Jewish. A class clown in his youth, Deezen aspired to become a stand-up comedian; he moved to Hollywood within days of graduating high school in order to pursue a comedy career. As a stand-up comedian, Deezen perf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincent Schiavelli
Vincent Andrew Schiavelli (; November 11, 1948 – December 26, 2005) was an American character actor noted for his work on stage, screen, and television. Described as an "instantly recognizable sad-faced actor", he was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome in childhood.Tom Jacobs (08 September 1991). CTOR SCHIAVELLI DECLARES VICTORY OVER MARFAN'S The Chicago Tribune, accessed 27 November 2019 Schiavelli gained fame as a character actor, mainly in supporting roles. His better-known roles include Fredrickson in '' One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' (1975), Mr. Vargas in ''Fast Times at Ridgemont High'' (1982), the Subway Ghost in '' Ghost'' (1990), Organ Grinder in ''Batman Returns'' (1992), Chester in ''The People vs. Larry Flynt'' (1996), Dr. Kaufman in ''Tomorrow Never Dies'' (1997) and ABC executive Maynard Smith in '' Man on the Moon'' (1999). Early life Schiavelli was born in Brooklyn to a Sicilian-American family, the son of John Schiavelli and Katherine Coco. He attended Bish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dumb Blonde
Blonde stereotypes are stereotypes of blonde-haired people. Sub-types of this stereotype include the " blonde bombshell" and the "dumb blonde". Blondes are stereotyped as more desirable, but less intelligent than brunettes. There are many blonde jokes made on these premises. The blonde bombshell is one of the most notable and consistently popular female character types in cinema. Many showbiz stars have used it to their advantage, including Jean Harlow, Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Brigitte Bardot and Mamie Van Doren. Background There are several aspects to the stereotypical perception of blonde-haired women.Hornaday, Ann (4 May 2014) "In Praise of the Dumb Blonde" ''The Washington Post'', page E14. Retrieved 4 May 201/ref> On one hand, over history, blonde hair in women has often been considered attractive and desirable.''Encyclopedia of Hair'', p. 255 Blonde hair has been considered attractive for long periods of time in various European cultures, par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michele Smith (actress)
Michele Smith is an American actress and model, most commonly known as the hostess on the TV series '' American Thunder''. She has also been featured in magazines including ''Playboy'', ''Muscle and Fitness'', ''Swimwear USA'', ''Swimwear International'', ''Neue Revue'', ''Wild Motorcycles'', ''Full Throttle'', ''V-Twin'', ''Hot Rod'', ''Easyriders ''Easyriders'' is an American motorcycle magazine, founded in 1970. It was published monthly by Paisano Publications for over 50 years. In addition to its coverage of motorcycles (particularly Harley-Davidsons) and related activities, ''Easyriders ...'', and ''Iron Works''. In addition to modeling, she designs women's clothing and lingerie, especially for the motorcycle market. Filmography References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Michele American actresses American female models American television personalities American women television personalities Living people Place of birth missing (living people) Ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorf On The Diamond
''Dorf on the Diamond'' is a 1996 comedy short film starring Tim Conway, Shawn Hess and Tim Conway Jr. Plot Baseball "Super Fan" Dorf goes to the East-West all star game. While enjoying the game, Dorf daydreams about being on the diamond himself and inspiring a baseball team to greatness as their coach (ala General Patton). Yet, even in his daydreams he's not entirely successful. Between daydreams, Dorf has his hands full coping with a bratty kid, a smart aleck peanut vendor and his uncooperative car. See also * List of baseball films External links * Dorf on the Diamond 1996 comedy films 1990s sports films Diamond Diamond is a Allotropes of carbon, solid form of the element carbon with its atoms arranged in a crystal structure called diamond cubic. Another solid form of carbon known as graphite is the Chemical stability, chemically stable form of car ... Dorf on the Diamond 1990s sports comedy films 1990s English-language films 1990s American films { ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorf Goes Fishing
''Dorf Goes Fishing'' is a 1993 comedy short film in the Dorf series, starring Tim Conway, Ronnie Schell and Yvonne Wilder. Plot Grunt the Caveman Dorf begins the video by introducing us to 'Grunt', a caveman who looks peculiarly similar to Dorf (and is also played by Tim Conway). Grunt is credited as the caveman that 'discovers' fishing and yelling. He is not too intelligent, but he knows that 'food can be gotten from the water. The question was how to get that food out of the water and into your mouth.' After many attempts (including discovering two physics formulas when trying a bow and arrow, the latter of which is because he shot himself in the foot, and his attempt with raw meat only succeeding in attracting "his old friend" the bear), a vine works (by accident). Fishing Gear Dorf demonstrates modern clothes and equipment of fishing, albeit not properly. Dorf and His Wife - Segment One Dorf's friend Billy Bob couldn't make it to fish, so Dorf convinces his amateur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorf Goes Auto Racing
''Dorf Goes Auto Racing'' is a 1990 comedy short film starring Tim Conway, Eddie Deezen and Tim Conway Jr. Plot World-famous European race car driver, Duessel Dorf (a pun on the German city of a similar name), comes to America to take on his greatest challenge-stock car racing at Sears Point Raceway, where the racers of NASCAR react with disgust at his arrival. With a thoroughly incompetent pit crew, Dorf will have to rely on his knack for inadvertently creating chaos to win the race. This was the last appearance in the series for Boom-Boom LaRue ( Michele Smith); she had appeared in all four films to date. An unfortunate plot line involves a beautiful love interest named Gwendolyn. “There’s a little bit of Dorf in all of us. But there’s a little more in Gwendolyn.” External links * Dorf Goes Auto Racing Auto Racing Auto racing (also known as car racing, motor racing, or automobile racing) is a motorsport involving the racing of automobiles for compet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
