Lance Crouther is an American television producer, television writer and actor. He was the head writer of the TBS late night show ''

Lopez Tonight ''Lopez Tonight'' is an American late-night television talk show that was hosted by the comedian George Lopez. The hour-long program premiered on November 9, 2009, on cable network TBS. Lopez was the first Mexican-American to host a late-nigh ...

'' until 2010, and was a writer for '' Down to Earth'', ''

Wanda at Large ''Wanda at Large'' is an American sitcom starring Wanda Sykes; Sykes also created the series alongside Bruce Helford, Les Firestein, and Lance Crouther. The series aired for two seasons on Fox from March 26 to November 7, 2003. Synopsis Sykes st ...

'', and ''

Good Hair ''Good Hair'' is a 2009 American documentary film directed by Jeff Stilson and produced by Chris Rock Productions and HBO Films, starring and narrated by comedian Chris Rock. Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2009, ''Good ...

'', among others. As an actor, he was the star of the feature film '' Pootie Tang''. Crouther, along with

Chris Rock Christopher Julius Rock (born February 7, 1965) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and filmmaker. Known for his work in comic film, television and stage, he has received multiple accolades, including three Grammy Awards for best come ...

, Jeff Stilson, and

Chuck Sklar Chuck Sklar is an American comedian, film and television writer, and television producer. He is known for comedy writing on various shows, including ''The Chris Rock Show'', ''The Man Show'', and '' Weekends at the D.L.'' In 2012, Sklar and Chri ...

, received a nomination for the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Documentary Screenplay for ''Good Hair''.

Filmography

As writer

* ''

Lights Out with David Spade ''Lights Out with David Spade'' was an American late-night talk show hosted by David Spade. Premiering on Comedy Central on July 29, 2019, the series features discussions on popular culture topics between Spade and a rotating panel of guest comed ...

'' (2019-2020) * ''

Historical Roasts ''Historical Roasts'' is an American comedy television series on Netflix. Based on the Los Angeles live comedy show of the same name, the series " roasts" historical figures including Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Cleopatra. The 6 ...

'' (2019) * '' 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards'' (2018) * ''

Def Comedy Jam ''Def Comedy Jam'' is an HBO television series produced by Russell Simmons. The series had its original run from March 7, 1992 to May 2, 1997. Simmons was inspired to make Def Comedy Jam by The Uptown Comedy Club in Harlem, New York and Jerry Le ...

25'' (2017) * '' The Oscars'' (2016) * ''

Saturday Night Live ''Saturday Night Live'' (often abbreviated to ''SNL'') is an American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels and developed by Dick Ebersol that airs on NBC and Peacock. Michaels currently serves ...

'' (2014) * ''

Last Comic Standing ''Last Comic Standing'' was an American reality television talent competition show on NBC that aired from June 1, 2003, to August 9, 2010, then again in 2014 and 2015. The goal of the program was to select a comedian from an initially large grou ...

'' (2014) * '' BET Awards 2014'' (2014) * '' Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious'' (2013) * '' 2013 Billboard Music Awards'' (2013) * '' Pauly Shore's Pauly~tics'' (2012) * ''

'' (2009–2010) * ''

'' (2009) * ''

Frank TV ''Frank TV'' is an American sketch comedy show starring Frank Caliendo, Mike MacRae, and Freddy Lockhart. Caliendo hosted the show and performed in sketches in full makeup as characters he impersonated. Overview The first episode of ''Frank TV'' ...

'' (2008) * '' Real Time with Bill Maher'' (2006–2007) * ''

Everybody Hates Chris ''Everybody Hates Chris'' is an American television semi-autobiographical sitcom that is inspired by the memories of the teenage years of comedian Chris Rock. The show is set from 1982 to 1987, although Rock himself was actually a teenager from ...

'' (2006) * ''

Taurus World Stunt Awards The Taurus World Stunt Awards is a yearly award ceremony held midyear that honors stunt performers in movies. It is held each year in Los Angeles. The first awards were given out in 2001. The deciding committee has been around since the year 2000 ...

'' (2005) * ''

Barbershop (TV series) Barbershop may refer to: * A place where barbers work * Barbershop music, an ''a cappella'' musical style ** Barbershop quartet, a quartet of singers ''Barbershop'' franchise * Barbershop (franchise), an American comedy film franchise ** ''Barbe ...

'' (2005) * '' 2005 BET Comedy Awards'' (2005) * ''

77th Academy Awards The 77th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), took place on February 27, 2005, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles beginning at 5:30 p.m. PST / 8:30 p.m. EST. During t ...

'' (2005) * '' Wanda Does It'' (2004) * '' On the Record with Bob Costas'' (2002–2004) * ''

'' (2003) * '' 55th Primetime Emmy Awards'' (2003) * '' The Wayne Brady Show'' (2001–2003) * '' Down to Earth'' (2001) * '' Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child'' (2000) * '' The Chris Rock Show'' (1997-1998) * ''

The Gregory Hines Show ''The Gregory Hines Show'' is an American television sitcom that aired on CBS. The series premiered on Monday, September 15, 1997, before airing on September 19, 1997, as a part of the network's Block Party Friday night lineup. It ended its run o ...

'' (1999) * '' Comic Justice'' (1993)

As actor

* ''

'' (2019-2020) * ''

'' (2007) * '' Pootie Tang'' (2001) * '' The Chris Rock Show'' (1997) * ''

CB4 ''CB4'' is a 1993 American satirical comedy film directed by Tamra Davis and starring Chris Rock. The film follows a fictional rap group named "CB4", named after the prison block in which the group was allegedly formed (Cell Block 4). The movie ...

'' (1993) * '' Fear of a Black Hat'' (1993) * ''

Class Act ''Class Act'' is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Randall Miller and starring hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play. An urban retelling of Mark Twain's ''The Prince and the Pauper'', the film was written by Cynthia Friedlob and John Semper from a stor ...

'' (1992) * ''

Talkin' Dirty After Dark ''Talkin' Dirty After Dark'' is a 1991 American comedy film written and directed by Topper Carew and starring Martin Lawrence. In addition to Lawrence the film also stars John Witherspoon, Tom Lister, Jr., and Mark Curry. The film was releas ...

'' (1991) * ''

Lifestories ''Lifestories'' (originally ''Signs of Life'') is an American medical drama television series that premiered August 20, 1990, on NBC. Done in a documentary style with off-screen narration by Robert Prosky, ''Lifestories'' was an attempt to make ...

'' (1990)

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