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The King Of Comedy (1982 Film)
(The) King of Comedy may refer to: People * Jerry Lewis (1926–2017), American comedian, actor, writer and director. Nicknamed for his role in the 1982 Martin Scorsese film of the same name * Dolphy (1928–2012), Filipino actor known as the "Comedy King" in the Philippines. * Mack Sennett (1880–1960), nicknamed the King of Comedy Film * ''The King of Comedy'' (film), a 1982 film starring Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis * ''The Original Kings of Comedy'', a 2000 Spike Lee film * '' The Original Latin Kings of Comedy'', a 2002 Jeb Brien film * ''King of Comedy'' (film), a 1999 Hong Kong Television Broadcast film starring Stephen Chow Song * "King of Comedy" (song), a song by R.E.M. on their album ''Monster'' See also * Kings of Comedy (other) * Joker (2019 film) ''Joker'' is a 2019 American psychological drama thriller film directed by Todd Phillips, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Scott Silver. The film, based on DC Comics characters, stars Joaquin Ph ...
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Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis (born Joseph Levitch; March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, singer, filmmaker and humanitarian. As his contributions to comedy and charity made him a global figure in popular culture, pop culture, Lewis was nicknamed "The King of Comedy". Starting in 1946, he teamed with singer Dean Martin to form the famous Martin and Lewis, then in 1956, went on as a solo act on stage, top-grossing movie star, a staple on television and filmmaker. He starred in 60 films, directed 13 movies and was an early and prominent user of video assist, which allows real-time review of how a scene looks on camera. During his years as national chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), Lewis supported fundraising for muscular dystrophy research and hosted ''The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon, The Jerry Lewis Telethon'', which raised $2.6 billion. Early life Lewis was born Joseph Levitch on March 16, 1926, in Newark, New Jersey, to a Jewi ...
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Dolphy
Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. (; July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012), better known by his stage names Dolphy, Pidol, and Golay, was a Filipino comedian and actor. He is widely regarded as the country's "King of Comedy" for his comedic talent embodied by his long roster of works on stage, radio, television and movies. Early life and education Quizon was born at Calle Padre Herrera (now P. Herrera St.) in Tondo, Manila, on July 25, 1928. His parents were married on July 14, 1925, in Malate, Manila. His father, Melencio Espinosa Quizon (December 5, 1899 – May 14, 1972), was a ship engine worker from Bulacan stationed in the Atlantic Gulf. His mother, Salud de la Rosa Vera (February 5, 1903 – September 12, 1986), was a seamstress and a school teacher. He had four brothers and five sisters. Quizon began studying at the age of six, and was enrolled in public schools. He attended the Magat Salamat Elementary School and Isabelo de Los Reyes Elementary School until the seventh grade. For ...
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Mack Sennett
Mack Sennett (born Michael Sinnott; January 17, 1880 – November 5, 1960) was a Canadian-American film actor, director, and producer, and studio head, known as the 'King of Comedy'. Born in Danville, Quebec, in 1880, he started in films in the Biograph Company of New York City, and later opened Keystone Studios in Edendale, California in 1912. Keystone possessed the first fully enclosed film stage, and Sennett became famous as the originator of slapstick routines such as pie-throwing and car-chases, as seen in the Keystone Cops films. He also produced short features that displayed his Bathing Beauties, many of whom went on to develop successful acting careers. Sennett's work in sound movies was less successful, and he was bankrupted in 1933. In 1938 he was presented with an honorary Academy Award for his contribution to film comedy. Early life Born Michael Sinnott in Danville, Quebec, he was the son of Irish Catholic John Sinnott and Catherine Foy. His parents married in 187 ...
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The King Of Comedy (film)
(The) King of Comedy may refer to: People * Jerry Lewis (1926–2017), American comedian, actor, writer and director. Nicknamed for his role in the 1982 Martin Scorsese film of the same name * Dolphy (1928–2012), Filipino actor known as the "Comedy King" in the Philippines. * Mack Sennett (1880–1960), nicknamed the King of Comedy Film * ''The King of Comedy'' (film), a 1982 film starring Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis * ''The Original Kings of Comedy'', a 2000 Spike Lee film * '' The Original Latin Kings of Comedy'', a 2002 Jeb Brien film * ''King of Comedy'' (film), a 1999 Hong Kong Television Broadcast film starring Stephen Chow Song * "King of Comedy" (song), a song by R.E.M. on their album ''Monster'' See also * Kings of Comedy (other) * Joker (2019 film) ''Joker'' is a 2019 American psychological drama thriller film directed by Todd Phillips, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Scott Silver. The film, based on DC Comics characters, stars Joaquin Ph ...
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The Original Kings Of Comedy
''The Original Kings of Comedy'' is a 2000 American stand-up comedy film directed by Spike Lee and featuring the comedy routines of Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, and Bernie Mac. Filmed in front of a live audience at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina, the comedians give the audience their views about African-American culture, race relations, religion, and family. The film was produced by MTV Productions and Latham Entertainment, and was distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was shot over the last two nights (February 26 and 27, 2000) of the Kings of Comedy tour with Harvey, Hughley, Cedric, and Mac. The show is intercut with footage of the comedians backstage, promoting the show on the radio, at the hotel, and during a basketball game. It was a critical and commercial success. The film's popularity led to multiple spin-off films. Summary Steve Harvey Steve Harvey, the star of ''The Steve Harvey Show'', is the master of ceremonies for the ...
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The Original Latin Kings Of Comedy
''The Original Latin Kings of Comedy'' is a 2002 stand-up comedy film directed by Jeb Brien, and the sequel to ''The Original Kings of Comedy''. The film features the stand up routines of George Lopez, Cheech Marin, Joey Medina, Alex Reymundo, and Paul Rodríguez. Nayib Estéfan deejayed. The primary subject of jokes is the Mexican way of living, both in the US as well as in Mexico. This includes some oddities like the fact that Mexican people never teach their children of subjects like sex and that they encourage their children to continue with any wrong action they try to fail so "they can learn". Plot The show begins with a recording of lowrider cars decorated with the common "Cholo" themes including large paintings of The Virgin Mary Mary; arc, ܡܪܝܡ, translit=Mariam; ar, مريم, translit=Maryam; grc, Μαρία, translit=María; la, Maria; cop, Ⲙⲁⲣⲓⲁ, translit=Maria was a first-century Jewish woman of Nazareth, the wife of Joseph and the moth ...
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King Of Comedy (film)
''King of Comedy'' () is a 1999 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Lee Lik-chi and Stephen Chow. ''The New King of Comedy'', a remake set in mainland China, was released in 2019. Unlike Chow's typical ''mo lei tau'' films, ''King of Comedy'' verges on comedy-drama, describing the trials and tribulation an aspiring actor experiences on his way to stardom. Some commentators say the story is based on Chow's early career, as he started off as a temporary actor, before becoming a successful and popular comedy actor over the course of a decade. The film features a short cameo by Jackie Chan, who also got his start as an extra. Plot Wan Tin-sau is the head of his village's community centre, where he gives acting lessons and host community plays. On the side, he is an aspiring actor moonlighting as a movie extra, often taking his work too seriously for the roles he receives. One day, a group of club girls come to ask Wan to help them act like innocent schoolgirls so they can make ...
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King Of Comedy (song)
(The) King of Comedy may refer to: People * Jerry Lewis (1926–2017), American comedian, actor, writer and director. Nicknamed for his role in the 1982 Martin Scorsese film of the same name * Dolphy (1928–2012), Filipino actor known as the "Comedy King" in the Philippines. * Mack Sennett (1880–1960), nicknamed the King of Comedy Film * ''The King of Comedy'' (film), a 1982 film starring Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis * ''The Original Kings of Comedy'', a 2000 Spike Lee film * ''The Original Latin Kings of Comedy'', a 2002 Jeb Brien film * ''King of Comedy'' (film), a 1999 Hong Kong Television Broadcast film starring Stephen Chow Song * "King of Comedy" (song), a song by R.E.M. on their album ''Monster'' See also * Kings of Comedy (other) * Joker (2019 film) ''Joker'' is a 2019 American psychological drama thriller film directed by Todd Phillips, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Scott Silver. The film, based on DC Comics characters, stars Joaquin Pho ...
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Kings Of Comedy (other)
Kings of Comedy may refer to: * Kings of Comedy (British TV series) * Kings of Comedy (Australian TV series) See also * ''The Original Kings of Comedy ''The Original Kings of Comedy'' is a 2000 American stand-up comedy film directed by Spike Lee and featuring the comedy routines of Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, and Bernie Mac. Filmed in front of a live audience at the Char ...
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