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Crashing (American TV Series)
''Crashing'' is an American comedy-drama television series created by Pete Holmes and executive produced by Holmes and occasional series director Judd Apatow. The first season aired on the HBO network in the United States from February 19, 2017 to March 10, 2019. It ran for a total of three seasons. The semi-autobiographical show revolves around a fictional version of Holmes, a comedian who pursues a career in stand-up comedy after his wife cheats on him, leaving him homeless. Several comedians play themselves in recurring roles, including Artie Lange and T. J. Miller, while others have guest appearances. After Holmes successfully pitched the idea of the show to Apatow, he completed a script of its pilot episode. HBO picked it up for filming in September 2015, with Apatow as director. The success of the pilot led HBO to give the green-light, green light to the first season in January 2016. After four episodes had aired, HBO renewed the series for a second season, which premiered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy Drama
Comedy drama (also known by the portmanteau dramedy) is a hybrid genre of works that combine elements of comedy and Drama (film and television), drama. In film, as well as scripted television series, serious dramatic subjects (such as death, illness, betrayal, grief, etc.) are handled with realism and subtlety, while preserving a humorous tenor. The term "dramedy" began to be used in the television industry in the 1980s. Modern television comedy dramas tend to have more humour integrated into the story than the comic relief common in drama series, but usually contain a lower joke rate than sitcom, sitcoms. History In Theatre of ancient Greece, Greek theatre, plays were considered comedies or tragedies (i.e. drama): the former being light stories with a happy ending, and the latter serious stories with a sad ending. This concept even influenced Theatre of ancient Rome, Roman theatre and theatre of the Hellenistic period. Theatre of that era is thought to have long-lasting infl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dov Davidoff
Dov Davidoff (born September 22, 1973) is an American comedian and actor. Early life Davidoff was born in Englishtown, New Jersey, where his father owned a junkyard. Career In addition to performing in clubs and colleges throughout the country, Davidoff also acted in television shows and '' Invincible'' with Mark Wahlberg. On April 22, 2008, he released a CD entitled "''The Point Is..''" on Comedy Central Records. His book ''Road Dog: Life and Reflections from the Road'' ''as a Stand-up Comic'' was self-published via Amazon in October, 2017. Davidoff guest starred, with Ray Liotta and Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969), also known by her nickname J.Lo, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and businesswoman. Lopez is regarded as one of the most influential entertainers of her time, credited with breaking ..., on the NBC cop drama '' Shades of Blue''. He is also featured as a recurring role on HBO's ''Crashing'' alongside fellow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Jay Oakerson
Jason Michael "Big Jay" Oakerson (born December 07 , 1977) is an American stand-up comedian, radio show host, podcaster and actor.Leijn, Erik (July 21, 2011)Big and tall tales: There’s nothing small about Big Jay Oakerson and his big wild stories. ''Montreal Mirror'' Life and career Oakerson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up in West Philadelphia, where he attended Robert E. Lamberton High School. During his senior year of high school, Oakerson moved to the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township, New Jersey with his mother and step-father who worked full-time. His father was absent for most of his childhood. He enrolled at Camden County College but left after a month to pursue comedy. He worked as a chauffeur/bouncer for strippers and children's parties to make ends meet.Loeffler, William (November 25, 2009)Comedian Jay Oakerson's career path gives him plenty of material.''Pittsburgh Tribune-Review'' He has opened for Dave Attell and toured with Korn b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Naturman
Dan Naturman (born October 20, 1969) is an American stand-up comedian, who has made numerous appearances on television. His performing style of grouchiness and self-deprecation accompanies his comic content about modern topics such as Internet dating and terrorism. He has appeared on the television series ''Last Comic Standing'' and '' America's Got Talent''. Early life Naturman graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and the Fordham University School of Law. Television and film Naturman has appeared on ''Late Show with David Letterman'' and ''Late Night with Conan O'Brien'', as well as his own ''Comedy Central Presents'' special. In 2004 Naturman was a contestant on ''Last Comic Standing'' where he was the favorite of celebrity judges Drew Carey and Brett Butler, but he was not selected as one of the final 10 contestants. In 2008 he was again a contestant where he was subsequently advanced to the New York City showcase of season 6, and won a ticket to the semi-fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Robinson (comedian)
Keith Robinson is an American stand-up comedian and comic actor. Early life In his teens, Robinson began cultivating his wit with his "back of the bus funny," subsequently working the comedy circuit in Philadelphia, his hometown. In 1993 he competed on Ed McMahon's '' Star Search'', and was a finalist but did not win. He is also very well known for his time with "Comedy Express" a comedy group in the 1980s. Stand-up comedy Robinson performs regularly at the Comedy Cellar in Manhattan, frequently as the emcee. He has had his own half-hour stand-up special on Comedy Central. In 2012, ''Time Out New York'' named Robinson as one of the "21 New York comedy scene linchpins " He has several stories about his life in Philadelphia and his run-ins with the police. Television and film appearances Robinson was the announcer and sidekick on '' The Wanda Sykes Show''. He gained significant exposure as a regular on Comedy Central's '' Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn''. He has appeared on ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gina Yashere
Regina Obedapo Iyashere (born 6 April 1974) is a British comedian, actress and writer who has made numerous appearances on British and American television. She co-created the American sitcom '' Bob Hearts Abishola'', on which she plays a supporting role. Early life Yashere was born and raised in Bethnal Green, London to Nigerian parents. Before becoming a comedian, she worked as a lift maintenance technician and engineer (the company's first female to do so, all of which she mentions in her stand-up routine). She uses the surname "Yashere" due to encountering common mispronunciation of her original surname. Career Yashere was a finalist in the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year competition in 1996. She has appeared in a number of television programmes, including in the comedy series '' The Lenny Henry Show'', where she played Tanya and Mrs Omokorede, the pushy mum. She voiced Keisha on the animated series '' Bromwell High''. In 2005, she appeared on the reality television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachel Feinstein (comedian)
Rachel Feinstein () is an American actress and stand-up comedian. Feinstein was a finalist on season 7 of ''Last Comic Standing'' (2010). In 2011, she released her first comedy album, ''Thug Tears''. Her first comedy special, ''Only Whores Wear Purple'', was released in 2016 on Comedy Central, and her second special, ''Big Guy'', was released on Netflix in 2024. Early life Feinstein was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Bethesda, Maryland. Her father, Howard Feinstein, was a civil rights lawyer and a blues musician and her mother, Karen, was a social worker. Her father is of Russian and Polish Jewish ancestry, whereas her mother was raised a Methodist, converting to Judaism upon marrying her father. Feinstein's mother was raised in the Mojave Desert region of California, and met Feinstein's father while the two were studying at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Feinstein has said that she was a poor student and "barely graduated" high school. She moved to New Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Ross
Jeffrey Ross Lifschultz (born September 13, 1965) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, director and producer. Nicknamed the "Roastmaster General" for his insult comedy, his multiple appearances at celebrity Roast (comedy), roasts held by the New York Friars Club, the ''Comedy Central Roast'' television series, and the Netflix historical comedy series ''Historical Roasts''. In 2009 the ''Chicago Tribune'' called Ross "the new millennium Don Rickles." His directorial debut, the 2006 documentary ''Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie'', won the prize for Best Film at the Just for Laughs, Comedia film festival held at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal. Early life Ross was raised in Newark, New Jersey, until he was in second grade; then his family moved to Union Township, Union County, New Jersey, Union, New Jersey, and later to Springfield Township, Union County, New Jersey, Springfield, New Jersey, where he attended Jonathan Dayton High School. He is Jewish and h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamie Lee (comedian)
Jamie Amanda Lee (born March 15, 1983) is an American comedian, actress, and writer best known for ''Ted Lasso'', ''Girl Code'', ''Crashing (U.S. TV series), Crashing'', ''I Love...#VH1 series, I Love...'', ''Ridiculousness (TV series), Ridiculousness'', and ''The Wedding Coach''. She is the author of the 2016 book ''Weddiculous: An Unfiltered Guide to Being a Bride''. Early life Lee was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Her mother's family is Jewish and from New Jersey, whereas her father's Texan family is not Jewish. She attended the University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas in Austin, Texas, where she studied film, theatre, and screenwriting. After graduating, she relocated to New York City, where she began her career in stand up comedy, writing, and acting. She cites her comedic influences as David Cross, Todd Barry, Margaret Cho, Nick Swardson, Joan Rivers, Ellen DeGeneres, and Miss Piggy. Career While in New York City, Lee worked in the publicity department ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Applegate (actor)
Frederick Applegate (born February 20, 1953) is an American actor, singer and dancer. Early life and education Applegate grew up in Maplewood, New Jersey, and South Orange, New Jersey. He attended Columbia High School and was on the original Ultimate (Frisbee) team. He graduated from Northwestern University. Career Stage Applegate played Cogsworth in the national tour of ''Beauty and the Beast''. He originated the roles of Inspector Kemp and The Blind Hermit in the Broadway musical ''Young Frankenstein'' (2007)."Fred Applegate Broadway" playbillvault.com, accessed September 18, 2015 He originated the role of the Monsignor in the production of '' |
Audrie J
Audrie J. Neenan (born October 28, 1950) is an American actress. She is best known on screen for her role as the raucous, abrasive madam Ray Parkins in the 1983 action film ''Sudden Impact'' and for playing judges in the TV series ''Law & Order'' and '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' as Lois Preston. Many of her roles have been portrayals of intimidating female figures such as judges, policewomen and mouthy waitresses. Early years Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Neenan has a brother and four sisters. Her mother and aunt performed in vaudeville as the Sunshine Sisters with their brother as their pianist. Her desire to be an actress was ignited when at age 9 she watched her sister act in ''The Diary of Anne Frank''. When she was in the seventh grade she moved with her family to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, after her father bought a McDonald's franchise there. She worked in that business and acted in school plays. She graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, then atten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zach Cherry
Zach Cherry (born November1, 1987) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Dylan George on the Apple TV+ series ''Severance'', Woody Thomas on the Amazon Prime series ''Fallout'', and Klev in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Early life and education Cherry was born on November 1, 1987, in Trenton, New Jersey. He attended Princeton Day School and Amherst College. Career Cherry began taking improv lessons in 2011 and was placed on a house team at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York in 2017. In 2018, he played bookstore clerk Ethan Russell in season one of the Netflix series ''You''. He played Wolf on FOX's ''Duncanville'', Pete's manager Kevin on ''Crashing'' (2017–2019), and Norman on '' I Feel Bad'' (2018), and had minor roles on ''Succession'' and '' Living with Yourself''. Cherry also played Klev in two Marvel Studios movies, ''Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'' (2021) and '' Spider-Man: Homecoming'' (2017), and voice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
