George Wallace

George Wallace

Born: July 21, 1948
in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
George Henry Wallace (born July 21, 1952) is an American comedian and actor. Wallace has had supporting roles in a number of films, including 3 Strikes and the Coen Brothers film The Ladykillers (2004, as Sheriff Wyner). Wallace also appeared in Batman Forever (1995) as the Mayor of Gotham City. Other film credits include A Rage in Harlem (1991), The Wash (2001), Punchline (1988), Things Are Tough All Over (1982), Postcards from the Edge (1990), and Mr. Deeds (2002).

Wallace made a brief appearance in the sitcom Scrubs episode "My Words of Wisdom" (2007), and in the sitcom Seinfeld episode "The Checks", where he played the doctor that was distracted by the song "Witchy Woman". He also appeared in the introduction scene to the home video release of Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time - Live on Broadway (1999) as a fictionalized version of himself. He portrayed a man in a retirement home in The Last Laugh (2019) and starred as the Mayor in Hubie Halloween (2020).

Movies for George Wallace...

James the Second
Title: James the Second
Character: McMurray
Released: September 17, 2023
Type: Movie
The story of a teenage boy who suffers from a rare disorder that prevents him from feeling. We follow the journey of a single mother going through her son's physical and emotional changes.
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Title: History of the World: Part II
Character: Governor George Wallace
Released: March 6, 2023
Type: TV
Explore different periods of human history through a variety of sketches.
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Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas
Title: Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas
Character: Self
Released: January 13, 2023
Type: Movie
This special explores the history of Black entertainers in Las Vegas and celebrating those who are now ruling the historic strip.
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Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
Title: Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
Character: Self
Released: September 22, 2022
Type: Movie
The one-night-only celebration honoring the life and legacy of the famed producer features intimate conversations, special performances and surprise reunions that pay homage to the man behind some of television’s greatest stories in celebration of his 100th birthday.
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Title: Sherri
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 12, 2022
Type: TV
Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews;
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Title: Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution
Released: June 29, 2022
Type: TV
The two-part documentary event “Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution” explores the progression of Black comedy and the comedians who have used pointed humor to expose, challenge and ridicule society’s injustices and to articulate the Black experience in America. The series examines Black comedy through a unique lens, tracing the evolution and social awakening of the courageous comedians who dared to push against the constraints of their time and spoke truth to power.
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Title: Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy
Character: Self
Released: February 3, 2022
Type: TV
In the words of Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Regina King and more, this docuseries tells the unbelievable story of how one man, Guy Torry, moved mountains to launch an all-Black comedy night at The Comedy Store. What started as an experiment in '90s Los Angeles turned into a breeding ground for today's greatest comedians, elevating Black voices to have their turn on the stage.
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Title: The Premise
Character: Principal Wallace
Released: September 16, 2021
Type: TV
This anthology series about timeless moral questions in unprecedented times, takes provocative concepts and brings them into the open, delivering three-dimensional, character-driven stories with humor and heart.
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Hubie Halloween
Title: Hubie Halloween
Character: Mayor Benson
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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Title: The Very Very Best of the 70s
Character: Self - Commentator
Released: May 16, 2019
Type: TV
Host Katie Daryl looks as the very very best of the 1970s.
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The Last Laugh
Title: The Last Laugh
Character: Johnny Sunshine
Released: January 11, 2019
Type: Movie
After moving to a retirement home, restless talent manager Al reconnects with long-ago client Buddy and coaxes him back out on the comedy circuit.
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George Wallace: The Vegas Bootleg
Title: George Wallace: The Vegas Bootleg
Character: Self
Released: August 27, 2018
Type: Movie
Hot off a historic ten year run at the world famous Flamingo Hotel, @MrGeorgeWallace is serving up the comedy nightly. Experience the never before seen exciting Flamingo show finale bootlegged as only George Wallace can.
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Just Getting Started
Title: Just Getting Started
Character: Larry
Released: December 1, 2017
Type: Movie
Duke Diver is living the high life as the freewheeling manager of a luxurious resort in Palm Springs, Calif. He soon faces competition from Leo, a former military man who likes the same woman that Duke is interested in. When Diver's past suddenly catches up with him, he must put aside his differences and reluctantly team up with Leo to stop whoever is trying to kill him.
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Joe Mande's Award-Winning Comedy Special
Title: Joe Mande's Award-Winning Comedy Special
Character: Self
Released: July 25, 2017
Type: Movie
Stand-up comic Joe Mande aims for critical adulation with this special that covers dating shows, "Shark Tank," Jewish summer camp and much more.
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Grow House
Title: Grow House
Character: Mark White
Released: April 20, 2017
Type: Movie
Two guys start a risky new business to pay off a debt.
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Title: Atlanta
Character: Greg
Released: September 6, 2016
Type: TV
Two cousins work through the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families.
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Jerico
Title: Jerico
Character: Greg Parsons
Released: April 30, 2016
Type: Movie
The story of best friends who set out on a dangerous, but comedic journey that challenges the restrictions of a Jim Crow South to fulfill their dreams.
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The Comedy Club
Title: The Comedy Club
Character: Self
Released: March 5, 2016
Type: Movie
When a fire destroys Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco, defiant owner Tom Sawyer and his crew of comedians rebuild it, hoping to revive the struggling indie comedy scene.
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Title: Horace and Pete
Character: George
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: K.C. Undercover
Character: Poppa Earl
Released: January 18, 2015
Type: TV
K.C. Cooper, a high school math whiz and karate black-belt, learns that her parents are spies when they recruit her to join them in the secret government agency, The Organization. While she now has the latest spy gadgets at her disposal, K.C. has a lot to learn about being a spy, including keeping her new gig a secret from her best friend Marisa. Together, K.C. and her parents, Craig and Kira, and her younger siblings, Ernie and Judy (a humanoid robot), try to balance everyday family life while on undercover missions, near and far, to save the world.
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Richard Pryor: Icon
Title: Richard Pryor: Icon
Character: Himself
Released: November 23, 2014
Type: Movie
Richard Pryor's impact on the craft of comedy and today's top comics is legendary and unrivaled. This program surveys the profound and enduring influence of one of the greatest American comics of all time.
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Think Like a Man Too
Title: Think Like a Man Too
Character: Randy the Dealer
Released: June 20, 2014
Type: Movie
All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.
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Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
Title: Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
Character: Self
Released: April 14, 2014
Type: Movie
Showcasing the iconic New York comedy club where Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler and hundreds of the best comedians of our time honed their craft. Explores the struggles, triumphs, and incredible journey of the people who kept the comedy club’s doors open and the comedians who graced its stage with their unique voices night after night since 1976. Among the comics featured in the film are Richard Belzer, Billy Crystal, Gilbert Gottfried, Arsenio Hall, Carol Leifer, Jay Leno, Richard Lewis, Bill Maher, Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Joe Piscopo, Colin Quinn, Paul Provenza, Paul Reiser, Ray Romano, and Chris Rock.
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Shirin in Love
Title: Shirin in Love
Character: Officer Washington
Released: March 14, 2014
Type: Movie
Despite being engaged to a successful Iranian plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, Shirin finds herself falling for a mysterious young man who lives in a lighthouse in northern California.
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Title: Gotham Comedy Live
Character: Self - Host
Released: November 15, 2012
Type: TV
Gotham Comedy Club, a popular comedy venue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, is the setting of an hourlong series that is shot in front of an audience at the club. Each episode features routines by several comics -- a list that has included such names as David Alan Grier, Gilbert Gottfried and Artie Lange -- in what the network says is an unedited and uncensored format. In addition to the big names of the field who take the Gotham stage, the show also features up-and-comers who want to make a name for themselves in the stand-up comedy business.
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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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Title: Bob's Burgers
Character: Mr. Huggins (voice)
Released: January 9, 2011
Type: TV
Bob's Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife and their three kids. Bob and his quirky family have big ideas about burgers, but fall short on service and sophistication. Despite the greasy counters, lousy location and a dearth of customers, Bob and his family are determined to make Bob's Burgers "grand re-re-re-opening" a success.
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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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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: Comedy.tv
Released: September 26, 2009
Type: TV
Some say laughter is the best medicine. It’s true. Standup comedy has been known to cure everything from bad moods and frowns to fits of pouting. So for those who need a heavy dose of hilarity, try a spoonful of “Comedy.TV.” With no traffic jams, parking debacles, or two-drink minimums of the local comedy clubs, the most clever comedians jump onstage for a full-fledged funny fest.
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Funny People
Title: Funny People
Character: George Wallace
Released: July 30, 2009
Type: Movie
Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a doctor delivers stunning health news, forcing George to reevaluate his priorities with a little help from aspiring stand-up comic Ira.
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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Title: Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.
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Heckler
Title: Heckler
Character: Self
Released: November 4, 2007
Type: Movie
HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Jamie Kennedy takes on hecklers and critics and ask some interesting questions of people such as George Lucas, Bill Maher, Mike Ditka, Rob Zombie, Howie Mandel and many more. This fast moving, hilarious documentary pulls no punches as you see an uncensored look at just how nasty and mean the fight is between those in the spotlight and those in the dark.
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Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Title: Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Character: Self
Released: October 13, 2007
Type: Movie
The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's contemporaries, (Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Debbie Reynolds, etc.), established comedians (Billy Crystal, Rosanna Barr, Robin Williams, Chris Rock, etc.) and young comedians (Jeff Atoll, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, etc.).
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Title: House of Payne
Released: June 6, 2007
Type: TV
The show revolved around a multi-generational family living under one roof in Atlanta led by patriarch Curtis Payne and his wife Ella.
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Title: Comics Unleashed
Character: Self
Released: September 25, 2006
Type: TV
Comics Unleashed is a half-hour comedic talk show produced by the Entertainment Studios production company and hosted by Byron Allen, with John Cramer as announcer and DJ Cobra providing music support. The show features a panel of four guest comedians performing their standup bits thinly disguised as a sit-down chat show, sometimes preceded by a brief monologue or joke from Allen. Certain episodes were branded as Comics Unleashed: Hot Chocolate, as the featured comedians on those episodes were all of African descent.
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Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics
Title: Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics
Character: Himself
Released: November 1, 2005
Type: Movie
Live from the International Montreal Comedy Festival, the funniest black comics ever take the stage - it's the world's largest and most prestigious comedy event!
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The Ladykillers
Title: The Ladykillers
Character: Sherriff Wyner
Released: March 25, 2004
Type: Movie
An eccentric, if not charming Southern professor and his crew pose as a band in order to rob a casino, all under the nose of his unsuspecting landlord – a sharp old woman.
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Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1
Title: Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1
Character: Himself
Released: January 18, 2004
Type: Movie
The greats of comedy, when they were young and struggling with their great early routines.
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Title: Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
Released: July 15, 2003
Type: TV
You never know what the Fab Five will do - or say - next as they travel across the US and deconstruct a straight guy's life, giving him a fabulous new wardrobe, personal grooming tips, a signature recipe or two, some good-looking furniture, personal relating skills and a brand-new attitude.
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Title: Wanda at Large
Released: March 26, 2003
Type: TV
Wanda at Large is an American sitcom that ran for two seasons on the Fox network in 2003. The series was created by and stars comedian Wanda Sykes.
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Title: Ask Rita
Released: January 27, 2003
Type: TV
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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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Santa, Jr.
Title: Santa, Jr.
Character: Norm Potter
Released: December 6, 2002
Type: Movie
While delivering toys, Santa's son (Nick Stabile) is arrested for trespassing. Dispirited, he turns for help to a public defender (Lauren Holly).
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Comedian
Title: Comedian
Character: Self
Released: October 25, 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: Pet Star
Character: Self - Judge
Released: August 9, 2002
Type: TV
Pet Star was a show on Animal Planet hosted by Mario Lopez. The show is a contest between owners and their trained pets who perform tricks. The tricks are graded by three celebrity judges on a scale of one to 10. In the end, the three pets with the highest score come out as finalists, and the audience votes on who is the episode's Pet Star. Then, at the end of the season, the winners compete to be the year's ULTIMATE PET STAR. The winner of a regular show gets $2,500, while the winner of the finals gets $25,000. There were many celebrity judges, including Gena Lee Nolin, Virginia Madsen, Will Estes, Lindsay Wagner, Matt Gallant, Mackenzie Phillips, Billy West, James Avery, George Wallace, Melissa Peterman, Christopher Rich, John O'Hurley, Vanessa Lengies, Dom Irrera, Carol Leifer, Andy Kindler, Melissa Rivers, Meshach Taylor, Kaley Cuoco, Rosa Blasi, Jeff Cesario, Karri Turner, Peter Scolari, Bruce Jenner, Fred Willard, Shari Belafonte, Josh Meyers, Lori Petty, Ben Stein, Richard Jeni, Ken Howard, Paul Gilmartin, Maria Menounos, Tempestt Bledsoe, David Brenner and Amy Davidson. Pet Star is based on the show Star Search. It is shown in the United Kingdom on Challenge.
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Mr. Deeds
Title: Mr. Deeds
Character: NAACP Administrator
Released: June 28, 2002
Type: Movie
When Longfellow Deeds, a small-town pizzeria owner and poet, inherits $40 billion from his deceased uncle, he quickly begins rolling in a different kind of dough. Moving to the big city, Deeds finds himself besieged by opportunists all gunning for their piece of the pie. Babe, a television tabloid reporter, poses as an innocent small-town girl to do an exposé on Deeds.
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The Wash
Title: The Wash
Character: Mr. Washington
Released: November 14, 2001
Type: Movie
With the rent due and his car booted, Sean (Dr. Dre) has to come up with some ends...and fast. When his best buddy and roommate Dee Loc (Snoop Dogg), suggests that Sean get a job busting suds down at the local car wash.
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Title: Scrubs
Character: Minister
Released: October 2, 2001
Type: TV
In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.
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Little Nicky
Title: Little Nicky
Character: Mayor Randolph
Released: November 10, 2000
Type: Movie
After the lord of darkness decides he will not cede his throne to any of his three sons, the two most powerful of them escape to Earth to create a kingdom for themselves. This action closes the portal filtering sinful souls to Hell and causes Satan to wither away. He must send his most weak but beloved son, Little Nicky, to Earth to return his brothers to Hell.
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Title: MasterChef USA
Character: Self - Guest Judge
Released: April 1, 2000
Type: TV
MasterChef USA, on PBS, is the original US adaptation of the BBC's MasterChef, a cooking competition for amateur cooks. Grab your whisks and hang on to your toques, as the 27 regional MasterChef champs chop, purée, roast, braise, sauté, simmer and grill their way through the Olympics of amateur cooking to the title of MasterChef USA! Host Gary Rhodes, one of Great Britain’s best-loved chefs, guides us through 13 half-hour episodes and an hour long prime time special. A panel of celebrity judges preside as 27 winning amateur chefs, wielding their own mouthwatering menus, battle over Brulée and Beurre Blanc, wrangle over roasted peppers and risotto, and strive to create the most satisfying soup, salad and soufflé.
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3 Strikes
Title: 3 Strikes
Character: Pops Douglas
Released: March 1, 2000
Type: Movie
Brian Hooks plays a character who is just released from jail. And the state adopts a "3 strikes" rule for felons that involves serious penalties. Hooks has 2 strikes, and wants to change his life for the better. When a friend picks him up, they are pulled over, and his friend shoots at police officers, and Hooks escapes. Now Hooks, a wanted man, must clear his name of having nothing to do with the shooting.
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Title: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Character: Ron Carter
Released: September 20, 1999
Type: TV
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
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Title: The Parkers
Released: August 30, 1999
Type: TV
The Parkers is an American sitcom that aired on UPN from August 30, 1999, to May 10, 2004. A spin-off of UPN's Moesha, The Parkers features the mother-daughter team of Nikki and Kim Parker. The Parkers' signature "Heeyyy" greeting became very popular in the early 2000s.
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Catfish in Black Bean Sauce
Title: Catfish in Black Bean Sauce
Character: James
Released: April 14, 1999
Type: Movie
An African American couple (Winfield and Alice) adopt two orphans from a Vietnamese refugee camp. After twenty-two years, the children are reunited with their birth mother, bringing deeply submerged resentments and misconceptions to the surface and forcing the characters to reexamine their identity and relationships in both comical and poignant situations.
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Title: Hollywood Squares
Character: Self - Panelist
Released: September 14, 1998
Type: TV
On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In addition to her production duties, Whoopi Goldberg served as the permanent center square, with series head writer Bruce Vilanch, Gilbert Gottfried, Martin Mull, and Caroline Rhea as regular panelists and Brad Garrett, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jeffrey Tambor, George Wallace, Kathy Griffin and various others as semi-regular panelists. Shadoe Stevens returned to announce, although he was not given a square on the panel as he had been when John Davidson was host.
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Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Title: Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Character: Himself
Released: August 8, 1998
Type: Movie
Taped for HBO in August 1998, on the final date of Jerry Seinfeld's tour appearances at New York City's Broadhurst Theater, I'm Telling You for the Last Time presents the standup comedian's so-called "final" standup, or at least his final tour with the standup material that made him famous.
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Title: The Magic Hour
Character: Self
Released: June 8, 1998
Type: TV
The Magic Hour is an American talk show hosted by basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson. The series aired in syndication from June to September 1998.
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Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Title: Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Character: The Farmer (voice)
Released: October 12, 1997
Type: Movie
Whoopi Goldberg is the voice of Mother Goose in this all-star, all-rhyming tale set in multi-ethnic nursery-rhyme land.
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Title: Jenny
Character: Vet
Released: September 28, 1997
Type: TV
Jenny is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from 1997 to 1998. The series was intended to be a star vehicle for Playboy Playmate Jenny McCarthy. It was rated TV-MA.
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Meet Wally Sparks
Title: Meet Wally Sparks
Character: Bartender
Released: January 31, 1997
Type: Movie
Wally Sparks is a tabloid TV show reporter who's trying to boost ratings on his show. He goes to the governor's mansion to uncover a sex scandal.
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Title: Moesha
Released: January 23, 1996
Type: TV
Moesha was an American sitcom series that aired on the UPN network from January 23, 1996 to May 14, 2001. The series stars R&B singer Brandy Norwood as Moesha Mitchell, a high school student living with her family in the Leimert Park neighborhood of South Central Los Angeles. It was originally ordered as a pilot for the CBS network's 1995-1996 television season, who rejected. It was then picked up by UPN, who aired it as a mid-season replacement. It went on to become the biggest success for the nascent network and one of the greatest hits over the course of the network's entire run.
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Batman Forever
Title: Batman Forever
Character: Mayor
Released: June 16, 1995
Type: Movie
Batman must battle a disfigured district attorney and a disgruntled former employee with help from an amorous psychologist and a young circus acrobat.
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Title: Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Character: The Farmer (voice)
Released: March 12, 1995
Type: TV
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthology animated television series that premiered March 26, 1995, on HBO. Narrated by Robert Guillaume, the series aired 39 episodes from 1995 to 2000, and is currently airing on the HBO Family digital cable television channel in the United States since 1999.
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Title: Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Character: Baba Mustafa (voice)
Released: March 12, 1995
Type: TV
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthology animated television series that premiered March 26, 1995, on HBO. Narrated by Robert Guillaume, the series aired 39 episodes from 1995 to 2000, and is currently airing on the HBO Family digital cable television channel in the United States since 1999.
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Cosmic Slop
Title: Cosmic Slop
Character: Piggy (segment 'Space Traders')
Released: November 8, 1994
Type: Movie
In the tradition of The Twilight Zone, this bizarre, thought-provoking trilogy addresses the destiny of the world's minorities: Part I: A conservative African American politician must choose between his people's survival and appeasing his white colleagues when space aliens propose to share their profound knowledge in exchange for all black people on earth. Part II: The Virgin Mary's appearance in an inner-city housing project forces a Hispanic priest to face the hidden cultural origins of Western religion. Part III: On the dawn of the "Black Revolution," an African American couple discovers who the "real" enemy is.
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Title: Tall Hopes
Character: George Harris
Released: August 25, 1993
Type: TV
Tall Hopes is a short-lived summer comedy series that aired on CBS in 1993. It centers on a smart 14-year-old black kid named Ernest Harris struggling to get as much family attention as his 16-year-old brother, Chester, a high school basketball star.
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A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Title: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Character: Self
Released: May 23, 1993
Type: Movie
Broadcast approximately one year after the death of Sam Kinison, this special includes tributes from those he admired and those who admired him. Includes clips from "Married with Children," "Back to School," and 2 of his HBO appearances.
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Bebe's Kids
Title: Bebe's Kids
Character: Card Player #4 (voice)
Released: July 31, 1992
Type: Movie
When Robin meets the lovely Jamika he thinks he's in heaven. But when he meets her friend Bebe's children, whom she is looking after, he knows he's in hell. Bebe's kids are the most obnoxious, irritating kids he has ever met. Written by Brian W Martz
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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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A Rage in Harlem
Title: A Rage in Harlem
Character: Grave Digger
Released: May 3, 1991
Type: Movie
A beautiful black gangster's moll flees to Harlem with a trunkload of gold after a shootout, unaware that the rest of the gang, and a few other unsavoury characters, are on her trail. A pudgy momma's boy becomes the object of her affections and the unlikely hero of the tale.
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George Wallace: One Night Stand
Title: George Wallace: One Night Stand
Released: April 20, 1991
Type: Movie
The Comedic Stylings of the superb George Wallace from Chicago.
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Title: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Character: George
Released: September 10, 1990
Type: TV
Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.
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Title: Seinfeld
Character: Doctor
Released: July 5, 1989
Type: TV
A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.
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Bert Rigby, You're a Fool
Title: Bert Rigby, You're a Fool
Character: Bartender
Released: February 24, 1989
Type: Movie
A musical about a miner who wants to break into show business.
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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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A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary
Title: A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary
Character: Self
Released: January 25, 1989
Type: Movie
A variety special, taped October 30, 1988 during the 10th anniversary of the Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, California, featuring routines by stand-up comics.
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Punchline
Title: Punchline
Character: Man with Arm in Cast
Released: October 7, 1988
Type: Movie
Lilah Krytsick is a mother and housewife who's always believed she could be a stand-up comedian. Steven Gold is an experienced stand-up seemingly on the cusp of success. When the two meet, they form an unlikely friendship, and Steven tries to help the untried Lilah develop her stage act. Despite the objections of her family and some very wobbly beginnings, Lilah improves, and soon she finds herself competing with Steven for a coveted television spot.
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The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party
Title: The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party
Released: October 31, 1987
Type: Movie
Comedy concert of comedian Joe Piscopo filmed live from UCLA.
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Things Are Tough All Over
Title: Things Are Tough All Over
Character: The Champ
Released: August 4, 1982
Type: Movie
Cheech and Chong are hired to drive a limo from Chicago to Las Vegas by two shady Arabs - Mr. Slyman and Prince Habib. Unbeknownst to them, five million dollars of dirty money has been stuffed throughout the car.
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Title: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character: Self
Released: October 1, 1962
Type: TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
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George Wallace - Large & In Charge
Title: George Wallace - Large & In Charge
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
George Wallace brings his distinct style of humor to this jam-packed casino comedy concert. Wallace’s hilarious insights will keep you laughing from the beginning to end, proving once again the he’s Large and In Charge.