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Life's Too Short (TV Series)
''Life's Too Short'' is a British mockumentary sitcom created and written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, and starring Warwick Davis, about "the life of a showbiz dwarf." Davis plays a fictionalised version of himself, and both Gervais and Merchant appear in supporting roles as themselves. The show began airing on BBC Two on 10 November 2011. Premium cable channel HBO, which co-produced the series with the BBC, has the US rights and aired the series from 19 February 2012. In January 2013, it was announced that ''Life's Too Short'' would end later in the year with a special that would bring the series' closure. The one-hour special aired on 30 March 2013 in the UK and 5 July 2013 in the US. Background The genesis of the show was when Davis worked with Gervais and Merchant in an episode of the second series of '' Extras'', in which he co-starred with Daniel Radcliffe. Gervais said that Davis is funny in real life and tells great stories. Merchant said that Davis helped cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mockumentary
A mockumentary (a portmanteau of ''mock'' and ''documentary'') is a type of film or television show depicting fictional events, but presented as a Documentary film, documentary. Mockumentaries are often used to analyze or comment on current events and issues in a satirical way by using a fictional setting, or to parody the documentary form itself. The term originated in the 1960s but was popularized in the mid-1990s when ''This Is Spinal Tap'' director Rob Reiner used it in interviews to describe that film. While mockumentaries are comedy, comedic, pseudo-documentary, pseudo-documentaries are their dramatic equivalents. However, pseudo-documentary should not be confused with docudrama, a fictional genre in which dramatic techniques are combined with documentary elements to depict real events. Nor should either of those be confused with docufiction, a genre in which documentaries are contaminated with fictional elements. Mockumentaries are often presented as historical documenta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaun Williamson
Shaun Williamson (born 29 November 1965) is an English actor best known as Barry Evans in ''EastEnders'' and as a satirical version of himself in the BBC/HBO sitcom '' Extras'', 'Barry off EastEnders'. Early life Williamson was born in Park Wood, Maidstone. He attended Holy Family RC Primary School, followed by St Simon Stock Catholic School where he frequently played truant. Following school he became a postman, but developed a drink problem, consuming 12 pints of beer a day by the time he was 18. He later said he joined the Royal Navy at that point "to break that cycle". He completed his training at HMS ''Raleigh''. He intended to become a helicopter pilot but was rejected when it was discovered he was colour blind. He subsequently worked in various jobs such as a Bluecoat for Pontins, as a rep for Club 18-30 and one season at Camp America. Aged 26, in 1991 he was working in the Wines & Spirits Department for Safeway (UK), Safeway, in Walderslade and Strood, when he decide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Michelle Ellis-Bextor (born 10 April 1979) is an English singer and songwriter. She first came to prominence in the late 1990s as the lead vocalist of the indie rock band Theaudience. After the group disbanded, Ellis-Bextor went solo and achieved success beginning in the early 2000s. Her music is mainstream pop and dance with influences of disco, nu-disco, and 1980s electronic music. In 2000, Ellis-Bextor collaborated with Italian DJ Spiller on " Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)", which reached number one in the United Kingdom and in 2015 became the UK's biggest-selling vinyl single of the millennium so far. Her debut solo studio album, '' Read My Lips'', was released in 2001 and peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart. It was certified double platinum by the BPI, and sold 1.5 million copies worldwide. Three of its four singles—the Cher cover " Take Me Home", " Murder on the Dancefloor", and double A-side "Get Over You" / "Move This Mountain"—reached top three in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sting (musician)
Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner (born 2 October 1951), known as Sting, is an English musician, activist, and actor. He was the frontman, principal songwriter and bassist for New wave music, new wave band the Police from 1977 until their breakup in 1986. He launched a solo career in 1985 and has included elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, New-age music, new-age, and worldbeat in his music. Sting has sold a combined total of more than 100 million records as a solo artist and as a member of the Police. He has received three Brit Awards, including Brit Award for British Male Solo Artist, Best British Male Artist in 1994 and Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, Outstanding Contribution to Music in 2002; a Golden Globe Award, Golden Globe; an Emmy Award, Emmy; and four Academy Awards, Academy Award nominations. As a solo musician and as a member of the Police, Sting has received 17 Grammy Awards. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ewen MacIntosh
Ewen Douglas MacIntosh (25 December 1973 – 19 February 2024) was a Welsh actor known for his role as Keith Bishop in '' The Office'' (2001–2003). Early life MacIntosh was born in Merionethshire, Wales on 25 December 1973. He was educated at Repton School in Derbyshire, and studied linguistics at the University of Edinburgh. While at university, he was actively involved in the Edinburgh University Theatre Company and The Improverts. Career MacIntosh's big break in television came when he was cast as deadpan accountant Keith Bishop in '' The Office''. He also appeared on various shows such as '' Miranda'' and '' Little Britain''. He formed a double act with Tim FitzHigham and they performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2007. In 2009, he appeared alongside several other celebrities in a charity music video for the Chris Rea song " Driving Home for Christmas". In April 2013, he performed at a West End show ''Geek! A New Musical'' at the Tristan Bates Theatre. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cat Deeley
Catherine Elizabeth Deeley (born 23 October 1976) is an English television presenter. She is currently the main co-presenter for ITV's '' This Morning'', alongside Ben Shephard. Deeley began her career as a co-presenter of the ITV children's show '' SMTV Live'' (1998–2002), for which she won a BAFTA Children's Award, and its spin-off chart show '' CD:UK'' (1998–2005). In 2003, she co-presented the talent show '' Fame Academy'' on BBC One and became the presenter of the ITV talent show '' Stars in Their Eyes.'' Following the final series of ''Stars in Their Eyes'' in 2006, Deeley began hosting the reality competition show '' So You Think You Can Dance'' in the United States, for which she has been nominated five times for a Primetime Emmy. Since 2003, Deeley has been a patron of London's Great Ormond Street Hospital for sick children. In December 2009, she was made a UNICEF UK ambassador. Early life Deeley was born on 23 October 1976 at Sandwell General Hospital in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramin Karimloo
Ramin Karimloo (; ; born ) is a Canadian actor, singer, and songwriter known for his work on the West End theatre, West End and Broadway theatre, Broadway theatre. He has played the leading roles in both of the West End's longest running musicals: Erik (The Phantom of the Opera), The Phantom and Viscount Raoul de Chagny, Raoul de Chagny in ''The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical), The Phantom of the Opera'', as Jean Valjean, Enjolras, and Marius Pontmercy in ''Les Misérables (musical), Les Misérables''. He also originated the roles of Gleb Vaganov in ''Anastasia (musical), Anastasia'', a stage adaptation of the Anastasia (1997 film), 1997 film, Nick Arnstein in the Broadway revival of ''Funny Girl (musical), Funny Girl'', and The Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's ''Love Never Dies (musical), Love Never Dies'', which continues the story of ''Phantom''. He is also known for his many portrayals of Anatoly Sergievsky in the musical ''Chess (musical), Chess''. He first played the ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Carell
Steven John Carell (; born August 16, 1962) is an American actor and comedian. He starred as Michael Scott in the NBC sitcom ''The Office'' (2005–2011, 2013), and also worked at several points as a producer, executive producer, writer, and director. Carell has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award for ''The Office''. He was recognized as "America's Funniest Man" by ''Life''. Carell gained recognition as a cast member on '' The Dana Carvey Show'' in 1996 and as a correspondent on ''The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'' from 1999 to 2005. He went on to star in several comedy films, including '' Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy'' (2004) and its 2013 sequel, as well as '' The 40-Year-Old Virgin'' (2005), '' Evan Almighty'' (2007), ''Get Smart'' (2008), '' Date Night'' (2010), '' Crazy, Stupid, Love'' (2011), and '' The Way, Way Back'' (2013). He also voice acted in '' Over the Hedge'' (2006), '' Horton Hears a Who!'' (2008) and the '' Despicable Me'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Right Said Fred
Right Said Fred are an English pop band formed by brothers Fred and Richard Fairbrass in 1989. They are best known for the hit 1991 song " I'm Too Sexy". History 1989–1991: Formation Prior to forming Right Said Fred, the Fairbrass brothers had been playing music since the mid-1970s: as part of a band called the Actors, the brothers had toured with Suicide and supported Joy Division at the Factory club in Manchester. The Fairbrass brothers formed the group in 1989, with Richard on lead vocals and bass and Fred on guitar. Prior to forming the group, Richard was employed as a session bassist for artists including Boy George, Mick Jagger and David Bowie, and appears as the bass guitarist in Bowie's short film '' Jazzin' for Blue Jean''. In 1987, Fred appeared as a guitarist in the Bob Dylan vehicle '' Hearts of Fire''. The group was named after the novelty song " Right Said Fred", which was a hit single for singer and actor Bernard Cribbins in 1962. The Fairbrass b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter (born 26 May 1966) is an English actress. Known for her roles in Blockbuster (entertainment), blockbusters and independent films, particularly period dramas, List of awards and nominations received by Helena Bonham Carter, her accolades include a BAFTA Award and an Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and nine Golden Globe Awards. Bonham Carter rose to prominence by playing Lucy Honeychurch in ''A Room with a View (1985 film), A Room with a View'' (1985) and the title character in ''Lady Jane (1986 film), Lady Jane'' (1986). Her early period roles saw her typecast as a virginal "English rose (epithet), English rose", a label with which she was uncomfortable. She is best known for her eccentric fashion and dark aesthetic and for often playing quirky women. For her role as Kate Croy in ''The Wings of the Dove (1997 film), The Wings of the Dove'' (1997), Bonham Carter received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, and f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Depp
John Christopher Depp II (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor and musician. He is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Johnny Depp, multiple accolades, including a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for three Academy Awards and two British Academy Film Awards. Johnny Depp filmography, His films, in which he has often played eccentric characters, have grossed over $10.8 billion worldwide. Depp began his career as a musician performing in several amateur rock bands before transitioning into film. He made his feature film debut in the horror film ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' (1984) and appeared in ''Platoon (film), Platoon'' (1986), before rising to prominence as a teen idol on the television series ''21 Jump Street'' (1987–1990). In the 1990s, Depp portrayed lead roles in ''Arizona Dream'' (1993), ''What's Eating Gilbert Grape'' (1993), ''Benny & Joon'' (1993), ''Dead Man'' (1995) and title characters ''Ed Wood (film), Ed Wood'' (1994), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liam Neeson
William John Neeson (born 7 June 1952) is an actor from Northern Ireland. He has received List of awards and nominations received by Liam Neeson, several accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and two Tony Awards. In 2020, he was placed seventh on ''The Irish Times'' list of Ireland's 50 Greatest Film Actors. Neeson was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2000. Neeson made his film debut in 1978 with ''The Pilgrim's Progress#Dramatizations, music, and film, Pilgrim's Progress'' followed by early roles in ''Excalibur (film), Excalibur'' (1981), ''The Bounty (1984 film), The Bounty'' (1984), ''The Mission (1986 film), The Mission'' (1986), ''The Dead Pool'' (1988), and ''Husbands and Wives'' (1992). He rose to prominence portraying Oskar Schindler in Steven Spielberg's Holocaust drama film, drama ''Schindler's List'' (1993) for which he earned an Academy Award for Best ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
