Clive James

Clive James

Born: October 7, 1939
Died: November 27, 2019
in Kogarah, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Clive James AO CBE FRSL was an Australian author, critic, broadcaster, poet, translator and memoirist. He lived and worked in the United Kingdom from 1962 until his death in 2019.

Movies for Clive James...

Jeffrey Smart
Title: Jeffrey Smart
Character: Self
Released: August 10, 2022
Type: Movie
The story of one of Australia's greatest 20th century painters, incorporating rich archive material including rare interviews with Smart and his long-term partner Ermes De Zan.
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Victoria Wood In Her Own Words
Title: Victoria Wood In Her Own Words
Character: Himself
Released: November 30, 2020
Type: Movie
A look back at the life and work of one of Britain's greatest comediennes, featuring interviews with those who worked alongside Victoria.
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Title: Brilliant Creatures
Character: Self
Released: September 16, 2014
Type: TV
Booker Prize winner Howard Jacobson traces the footsteps of Germaine Greer, Barry Humphries, Clive James and Robert Hughes arguing these Australian giants didn't just join the cultural revolution in the 60s - they led it.
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Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
Title: Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
Character: Self
Released: January 18, 2008
Type: Movie
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
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Tom Jones : An Audience with Tom Jones
Title: Tom Jones : An Audience with Tom Jones
Released: September 25, 1999
Type: Movie
Singing superstar Tom Jones performs his classic hits and brand new songs in front of a celebrity audience in celebration of his extraordinary career. He is joined in duets by some special guests, including Mick Hucknall, Cerys Matthews and Space.
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Stanley Baxter in Person
Title: Stanley Baxter in Person
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1998
Type: Movie
Documentary profile of Stanley Baxter featuring his first in-depth interview for forty years and extracts from his comedy series and specials. With contributions from Billy Connolly, Robbie Coltrane, Stephen Fry and Clive James.
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Title: Ruby
Character: Self
Released: May 12, 1997
Type: TV
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An Evening with Lily Savage
Title: An Evening with Lily Savage
Character: Self - Audience Member
Released: November 11, 1996
Type: Movie
An Evening with Lily Savage
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Fisted
Title: Fisted
Character: Himself
Released: March 8, 1996
Type: Movie
Two friends try to track down their old nemesis Richard Herring to try to find out why on earth he is successful when they are not. The film is set against the madness of the 1995 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, was shot entirely on Super 8 film and was inspired by the films of Chris Marker and Nick Broomfield.
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An Audience with Billy Connolly
Title: An Audience with Billy Connolly
Character: Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
Released: October 26, 1985
Type: Movie
Billy Connolly delivers his special brand of stand-up comedy and abrasive humour in front of a celebrity audience.
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Clive James Meets Roman Polanski
Title: Clive James Meets Roman Polanski
Released: January 1, 1984
Type: Movie
Roman Polanski speaks frankly about his childhood in the Warsaw ghetto, his mothers death, his beginnings in filmmaking, his tragic marriage to Sharon Tate and eventually even his arrest for sexual assault.
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Title: Clive James on Television
Released: September 19, 1982
Type: TV
A long-running late night television show on ITV which was made first by LWT and then Granada Productions. It featured a number of clips from unusual or (often unintentionally) amusing television programmes and commercials from around the world.
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Title: Wogan
Character: Self
Released: May 4, 1982
Type: TV
Wogan is a British television chat show
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An Audience with Dudley Moore
Title: An Audience with Dudley Moore
Released: December 26, 1981
Type: Movie
Outstanding comedian and musician Dudley Moore regales his spellbound audience in typical fashion with his hilarious edition of the long-running An Audience With series. Backed by a full orchestra - and interrupted by both Peter Cook and the Dagenham Girl Pipers - Dudley entertains his audience of celebrities (including Stanley Baxter, Martin Shaw, Clive James, Lulu and Rolf Harris) and duets with singer-songwriter Christopher Cross on the award-winning 'Arthur's Theme'.
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The Secret Policeman's Ball
Title: The Secret Policeman's Ball
Character: Himself
Released: December 22, 1979
Type: Movie
Amnesty decided not to present a benefit show in 1978 in order to consider how to make better use of the performing talent so favourably disposed to assist it in raising funds. Peter Luff left Amnesty in 1978 and the organisation's new fund-raising officer, Peter Walker, was deputed to work with Lewis on reconfiguring the show to raise more money and greater awareness of Amnesty. Lewis proposed to Cleese that in addition to the comedy performances the show should feature some contemporary rock musicians. Cleese delegated this responsibility to Lewis who recruited Who guitarist Pete Townshend to perform, as well as New Wave singer-songwriter Tom Robinson.
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Title: Question Time
Character: Self - Panellist
Released: September 25, 1979
Type: TV
This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other public figures who answer pre-selected questions put to them by a carefully selected audience.
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Title: An Audience with...
Character: Self
Released: January 8, 1978
Type: TV
An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian, performs for an invited audience of celebrity guests, interspersed with questions from the audience, in a light hearted revue/tribute style.
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Title: The Secret Policeman's Ball
Character: Self
Released: April 1, 1976
Type: TV
A series of benefit shows staged initially in the United Kingdom to raise funds for the human rights organisation Amnesty International. The shows started in 1976 featuring popular British comedians but later included leading musicians and actors. The Secret Policeman's Ball shows are credited by many prominent entertainers with having galvanised them to become involved with Amnesty and other social and political causes in succeeding years.
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Barry McKenzie Holds His Own
Title: Barry McKenzie Holds His Own
Character: Paddy
Released: December 12, 1974
Type: Movie
Barry McKenzie's Aunt Edna is kidnapped by Count Von Plasma, the vampire head of an isolated Eastern European dictatorship who mistakes her for the Queen of England and thinks that kidnapping her will draw tourists to his country. Barry and his mates set out to rescue her and bring her back to Australia.
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F1 Review 1984
Title: F1 Review 1984
Character: Narrator
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
The 1984 season was a gripping story dominated by the McLaren TAG Porsche MP4/2 and the battle to the end between team mates Niki Lauda and Alain Prost. From the heat and uncertainties of Brazil to the cliff-hanging finale in Portugal some 16 races later, the season was a winner in terms of drama, interest and excitement. 1984 was also the year the racing world witnessed a new name soon to be on everyone’s lips: Ayrton Senna. For Lauda, the eventual winner, the title was a particularly sweet one as it came seven years after his previous title in ‘77. Prost’s achievements were just as impressive, winning a record seven races to finish within a point of Lauda at the end. New fuel rules gave all teams plenty to think about and in Germany the Nürburgring’s rebirth gave drivers a new challenge to consider. The story of the season is brilliantly narrated by Clive James.