Colin Quinn

Colin Quinn

Born: June 6, 1959
in Brooklyn, New York, USA
Colin Edward Quinn (born June 6, 1959) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. On television, he is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, where he anchored Weekend Update, on MTV's 1980s game show Remote Control, where he served as the announcer/sidekick, and as host of Comedy Central's late-night panel show Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Notable film work includes his role as Dooey in A Night at the Roxbury, Dickey Bailey in the Grown Ups films and playing Amy Schumer's father in the film Trainwreck. Comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld and Dave Attell cite him as the quintessential New York comedian.

Movies for Colin Quinn...

Sam Morril: Full Capacity
Title: Sam Morril: Full Capacity
Released: September 16, 2021
Type: Movie
A documentary about the comedy clubs reopening in NYC and getting back to some sense of normalcy.
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Rehab Cabin
Title: Rehab Cabin
Character: Mr. Granger
Released: March 4, 2021
Type: Movie
Twenty-somethings Chloe & Dominic misguidedly kidnap their favorite former child star, Amanda Campbell, in hopes of returning her to her former glory.
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Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy
Title: Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy
Character: Self
Released: February 19, 2021
Type: Movie
A documentary about the life and career of controversial stand-up comedian, Patrice O'Neal, who released only one special before his death in 2011.
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Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show
Title: Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show
Character: Self
Released: November 12, 2020
Type: Movie
Colin Quinn and his friends haven't performed comedy in months thanks to the pandemic. So they got together and performed in a parking lot. What could go wrong?
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Hubie Halloween
Title: Hubie Halloween
Character: Janitor
Released: October 7, 2020
Type: Movie
Hubie Dubois, despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts (and its legendary Halloween celebration), is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something really is going bump in the night, and it’s up to Hubie to save Halloween.
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Feeding America Comedy Festival
Title: Feeding America Comedy Festival
Character: Self
Released: May 10, 2020
Type: Movie
All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.
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Mike Cannon: Life Begins
Title: Mike Cannon: Life Begins
Character: Self
Released: January 24, 2020
Type: Movie
Shot in New York City at the world famous Comedy Cellar at the Village Underground.
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Title: Lights Out with David Spade
Character: Self
Released: July 29, 2019
Type: TV
Specializing in celebrities, entertainment and all things apolitical, comedy legend David Spade and a panel of his comedian friends are at the roundtable and in the field to help break down the biggest headlines of the day.
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Colin Quinn: Red State, Blue State
Title: Colin Quinn: Red State, Blue State
Character: Self
Released: May 27, 2019
Type: Movie
Stand-up comedian Colin Quinn calls out the hypocrisies of the left and the right in this special based on his politically charged Off-Broadway show.
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Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists
Title: Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists
Character: Self
Released: November 15, 2018
Type: Movie
Directors Jonathan Alter, John Block and Steve McCarthy bring New York columnists Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill’s courageous writing to life, celebrating the acclaimed journalists and the city they loved.
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The Roast of Rich Vos
Title: The Roast of Rich Vos
Character: Self
Released: June 17, 2018
Type: Movie
A roast in the traditional sense, where friends take down one of their own, no holds barred. In this unfiltered hour and a half, Rich Vos takes an unreasonable amount of hits from a group of comedians.
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Oh, Rick!
Title: Oh, Rick!
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 2017
Type: Movie
Redefine success through the eyes of comedy's everyman, Rick Crom.
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Sandy Wexler
Title: Sandy Wexler
Character: Kevin Connors
Released: April 14, 2017
Type: Movie
When a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his career finally starts to take off.
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Title: The Chip Chipperson Podacast
Character: Himself
Released: April 9, 2017
Type: TV
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Title: Crashing
Released: February 19, 2017
Type: TV
A standup comic discovers that his wife is unfaithful, leading him to reevaluate his life amidst the New York City comedy scene.
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Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio?
Title: Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio?
Character: Self
Released: February 3, 2017
Type: Movie
Comedian Lou DiMaggio contemplates a comeback after a 20 year absence from the stage and seeks advice from a collection of comedy greats.
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Colin Quinn: The New York Story
Title: Colin Quinn: The New York Story
Character: Himself
Released: November 18, 2016
Type: Movie
The "SNL" veteran performs his off-Broadway show about the history of New York and the people who shape its personality.
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Title: Match Game
Character: Self - Panelist
Released: June 26, 2016
Type: TV
A modern reboot of the classic 70s game show that features two contestants attempting to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in-the-blank.
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Title: Horace and Pete
Character: Jimmy
Released: January 30, 2016
Type: TV
The owners of a dive bar in Brooklyn, Horace and Pete, along with bar regulars share their experiences and lives with each other while drinking or working at the bar.
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Title: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2015
Type: TV
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch
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Colin Quinn: Unconstitutional
Title: Colin Quinn: Unconstitutional
Character: Himself
Released: August 16, 2015
Type: Movie
Colin Quinn returns to the stage in "Unconstitutional" where he tackles 226 years of American Constitutional calamities in 70 Minutes.
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Trainwreck
Title: Trainwreck
Character: Gordon Townsend
Released: July 17, 2015
Type: Movie
Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy.
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Title: Thank You and Sorry
Released: June 16, 2015
Type: TV
Jack Antonoff tours with his band, Bleachers, and along with the tour schedule, he deals with problems at home - including hiring a new manager and pleasing his girlfriend back in New York. Through documentary and comedy, we get a glimpse into the life of Jack Antonoff and come to understand why he is constantly both thankful and sorry.
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Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
Title: Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
Character: Self
Released: February 15, 2015
Type: Movie
Former members of Saturday Night Live come together to remember the past 40 years of Saturday Night Live.
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Title: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Character: Voice Over (voice)
Released: April 27, 2014
Type: TV
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
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Title: Late Night with Seth Meyers
Character: Self
Released: February 25, 2014
Type: TV
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
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Title: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Character: Self
Released: February 17, 2014
Type: TV
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
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Title: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Released: February 17, 2014
Type: TV
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
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Grown Ups 2
Title: Grown Ups 2
Character: Dickie Bailey
Released: July 11, 2013
Type: Movie
Lenny has relocated his family back to the small town where he and his friends grew up. This time around, the grown ups are the ones learning lessons from their kids on a day notoriously full of surprises—the last day of school.
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Title: Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Character: Self
Released: July 19, 2012
Type: TV
Jerry takes his comedy pals out for coffee in a selection of his classic automobiles. Larry David sums it up best when he says, 'You've finally made a show about nothing.'
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That's My Boy
Title: That's My Boy
Character: Strip Club DJ
Released: June 14, 2012
Type: Movie
While in his teens, Donny fathered a son, Todd, and raised him as a single parent up until Todd's 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for years, Todd's world comes crashing down when Donny resurfaces just before Todd's wedding.
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Cheat
Title: Cheat
Character: Delivery Boy
Released: April 23, 2011
Type: Movie
With the help of his friends, an average schmuck tries pull off the near-impossible task of cheating on his girlfriend without her finding out.
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Colin Quinn: Long Story Short
Title: Colin Quinn: Long Story Short
Character: Himself
Released: April 9, 2011
Type: Movie
In LONG STORY SHORT, Colin Quinn focuses his articulate brand of comedy on the demise of empires, including our own. More than standup comedy, LONG STORY SHORT is a hilarious blend of incisive observation, sharp commentary, and Colin's channeling of the personalities of the past. From Socrates to Snooki, Quinn is at his satirical best, taking on the attitudes, appetites and bad habits that toppled the world's most powerful nations. Long Story Short proves that throughout human history, the joke has always been on us.
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Give It Up for Greg Giraldo
Title: Give It Up for Greg Giraldo
Character: Self
Released: March 18, 2011
Type: Movie
A tribute special featuring some of the biggest names in comedy reminiscing about the late, great stand-up. It's a great way to celebrate and remember Greg, but if you want to do more than just celebrate and remember him, you now have an opportunity to help out his family too.
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Title: Conan
Character: Self
Released: November 8, 2010
Type: TV
A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.
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Grown Ups
Title: Grown Ups
Character: Dickie Bailey
Released: June 24, 2010
Type: Movie
After their high school basketball coach passes away, five good friends and former teammates reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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Title: The Green Room with Paul Provenza
Character: Self
Released: June 10, 2010
Type: TV
Comedian and director of the obscenely hilarious hit film The Aristocrats, Paul Provenza invites some of the biggest names in stand-up to sit down and try to beat each other to the punch line. From politics and racism to sex and money, no topic is off limits in The Green Room.
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Title: The Marriage Ref
Character: Self - Panelist
Released: February 28, 2010
Type: TV
The Marriage Ref is a TV reality show and panel game hosted by comedian Tom Papa and produced by Jerry Seinfeld, in which a rotating group of celebrities decides the winners of real-life marital disputes. The show premiered on NBC on Sunday, February 28, 2010 on the final night of the Olympics before moving to Thursdays. The show's second season debuted on June 26, 2011. On May 13, 2012, NBC cancelled the series.
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Title: Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Character: Self - Guest
Released: July 16, 2009
Type: TV
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
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Harold
Title: Harold
Character: Reedy
Released: July 13, 2008
Type: Movie
A teenager with an early onset of male-pattern baldness befriends his high school's janitor.
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Home
Title: Home
Released: October 26, 2006
Type: Movie
Young Irish immigrant, Alan Cooke contemplates the great metropolis New York City, and the very meaning of home itself. A vivid moving and poetic portrayal of life in contemporary New York featuring a host of celebrities, native New Yorkers and immigrants via candid interviews.
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Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy
Title: Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy
Character: Himself
Released: March 20, 2005
Type: Movie
Blue collar comedian Jeff Foxworthy is skewered by his fellow comedians, friends, and others.
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Last Laugh '04
Title: Last Laugh '04
Character: Self
Released: December 12, 2004
Type: Movie
Comedy Central's Last Laugh '04 was a "year-in-review" type show where comedians talked about events in 2004. The show featured stand-up sets by Norm Macdonald, Kathy Griffin, D.L. Hughley, Gerg Giraldo, Bill Engval, and Colin Quinn. It also featured a comedic sketch by Andy Dick and guest appearances by Morgan Spurlock, David Cross, Michael Moore, and Zach Galifianakis as Jesus Christ. Modest Mouse and Snoop Dogg were musical guests for the show and performed "Float On" and "Drop It Like It's Hot," two of 2004's most popular songs.
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Windy City Heat
Title: Windy City Heat
Character: Self
Released: October 12, 2003
Type: Movie
A man caught up in the glamor of being a Hollywood celebrity has no idea that the production he's in is a fake.
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Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary
Title: Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary
Character: Himself
Released: August 10, 2003
Type: Movie
Caustic comic Denis Leary gets a taste of his own medicine when Comedy Central hosts a celebrity roast in his honor, emceed by Jeff Garlin. Dishing out the insults are Christopher Walken, Conan O'Brien, Jon Stewart, Michael J. Fox and more.
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Crooked Lines
Title: Crooked Lines
Character: Customer
Released: May 18, 2003
Type: Movie
Johnny, Chris, Sal, and Joe are four petty crooks thrown together for the job of a lifetime. $1 million in mob money being held at a delicatessen for pick-up seems like an easy score until the bumbling quartet collaborate to mess the whole thing up. Suddenly the Brooklyn mafia and police are on their trail and the fool proof plan now looks like a death trap.
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Title: Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Released: January 26, 2003
Type: TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
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When Stand Up Stood Out
Title: When Stand Up Stood Out
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Documentary covering what came to be known as "The Boston Gold Rush" of the late 1970s and early 1980s, when Boston stand-up comedians like Dennis Leary, Steven Wright and Colin Quinn burst upon the national scene, giving audiences a taste of the hard-edged social and political commentary that came out of that city.
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Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
Title: Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
This documentary praises comedian Richard Pryor by showing fragments of various shows Pryor made and having famous comedians talk about the importance and greatness of Pryor. Different themes are reviewed this way. Among others, they are the use of the word nigger, the way Pryor talked about racism, the fact Pryor talked openly about his own faults on-stage and the fact he didn't mince matters.
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Title: Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn
Released: December 9, 2002
Type: TV
Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn was a comedic talk show which aired on Comedy Central from 2002 to 2004. The show featured host Colin Quinn and a panel of comedian guests, discussing politics, current events, and social issues.
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Comedian
Title: Comedian
Character: Self
Released: October 11, 2002
Type: Movie
A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.
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Title: The Colin Quinn Show
Released: March 11, 2002
Type: TV
The Colin Quinn Show was a three episode sketch variety show hosted by Colin Quinn in 2002.
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A Night at the Roxbury
Title: A Night at the Roxbury
Character: Dooley
Released: October 1, 1998
Type: Movie
Despite being well into adulthood, brothers Doug and Steve Butabi still live at home and work in the flower shop owned by their dad. They exist only to hit on women at discos, though they're routinely unsuccessful until a chance run-in with Richard Grieco gets them inside the swank Roxbury club. Mistaken for high rollers, they meet their dream women, Vivica and Cambi, and resolve to open a club of their own.
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Title: The View
Character: Self
Released: August 11, 1997
Type: TV
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, and Abby Huntsman, discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.
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Title: The Chris Rock Show
Released: February 7, 1997
Type: TV
The Chris Rock Show is a late night comedy talk show featured on HBO. It was created by Chris Rock and featured various guests. The show won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program in 1999. It ran for five seasons from 1997 to 2000.
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Title: The Daily Show
Character: Self
Released: July 22, 1996
Type: TV
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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Title: Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Released: April 15, 1994
Type: TV
A cartoon superhero interacts with live guests via his television set in this parody talk show based on 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost.
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Title: Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 13, 1993
Type: TV
Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that aired 2,725 episodes on NBC between 1993 and 2009. The show featured varied comedic material, celebrity interviews, and musical and comedy performances. The second incarnation of NBC's Late Night franchise, O'Brien's debuted in 1993 after David Letterman, who hosted the first incarnation of Late Night, moved to CBS to host Late Show opposite The Tonight Show. In 2004, as part of a deal to secure a new contract, NBC announced that O'Brien would leave Late Night in 2009 to succeed Jay Leno as the host of The Tonight Show. Jimmy Fallon began hosting his version of Late Night on March 2, 2009.
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Who's the Man?
Title: Who's the Man?
Character: Frankie Flynn
Released: April 23, 1993
Type: Movie
Ed Lover and Doctor Dre are two inept barbers. Deciding that maybe they ought to find another line of work, they join the police. A big mistake, as far as their duty sergeant, Sgt Cooper is concerned, who proceeds to harass them at every turn. Despite this, they discover a major crime, and proceed to solve it in their own unusual fashion.
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Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
Title: Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
Character: Mulligan
Released: December 5, 1992
Type: Movie
Carol Leifer stars as Rusty Berman, a 1950's burlesque queen with an outrageous, risque act.
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Title: The Ben Stiller Show
Released: September 27, 1992
Type: TV
This sketch show specialises in parodies of movies, shows and commercials. Special guest stars join them in the comedy sketches with crazy results.
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Title: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Released: May 25, 1992
Type: TV
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno that initially aired from May 25, 1992 to May 29, 2009, and resumed production on March 1, 2010. The fourth incarnation of the Tonight Show franchise made its debut on May 25, 1992, three days following Johnny Carson's retirement as host of the program. The program originates from NBC Studios in Burbank, California, and is broadcast Monday through Friday at 11:35 PM in the Eastern and Pacific time zones. Unlike Carson or his predecessor Jack Paar, Leno only once utilized a guest host, preferring to host the series by himself. On April 26, 1999, the show began broadcasting in 1080i HDTV, becoming the first American nightly talk show to be shot in high definition. The show is shot in 16:9 aspect ratio. The series, which followed the same basic format as that of his predecessors, ran until May 29, 2009, after which Leno was succeeded by Conan O'Brien. NBC signed Leno to a new deal for a nightly talk show in the 10:00 pm ET timeslot. The primetime series, titled The Jay Leno Show, debuted on September 14, 2009, following a similar format to the Leno incarnation of Tonight.
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Title: One Night Stand
Released: February 15, 1989
Type: TV
A series of stand-up comedy specials.
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Married to the Mob
Title: Married to the Mob
Character: Homicide Detective
Released: August 19, 1988
Type: Movie
Angela de Marco is fed up with her gangster husband's line of work and wants no part of the crime world. When her husband is killed for having an affair with the mistress of mob boss Tony "The Tiger" Russo, Angela and her son depart for New York City to make a fresh start. Unfortunately, Tony has set his sights upon Angela -- and so has an undercover FBI agent looking to use her to bust Tony.
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Crocodile Dundee II
Title: Crocodile Dundee II
Character: Onlooker at Mansion
Released: May 19, 1988
Type: Movie
Australian outback expert protects his New York love from gangsters who've followed her down under.
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Title: Remote Control
Character: himself
Released: December 7, 1987
Type: TV
Remote Control is a TV game show that ran on MTV for five seasons from 1987 until 1990. It was MTV's first original non-musical program. New episodes were made for first-run syndication from 1989 until 1990 which were distributed by Viacom. Three contestants answered trivia questions on movies, music, and television, many of which were presented in skit format. The series was developed by producers Joe Davola and Michael Duggan, and directed by Dana Calderwood.
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3 Men and a Baby
Title: 3 Men and a Baby
Character: Gift Shop Clerk
Released: November 27, 1987
Type: Movie
Three bachelors find themselves forced to take care of a baby left by one of the guy's girlfriends.
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Title: MTV Video Music Awards
Character: Self - Preshow Host
Released: September 14, 1984
Type: TV
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Various Characters
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.