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DIFFICULT PEOPLE
''Difficult People'' is an American comedy television series created by Julie Klausner. Klausner stars alongside Billy Eichner as two struggling and jaded comedians living in New York City; the duo seemingly hate everyone but each other. The series premiered on August 5, 2015 on Hulu, and was renewed for two additional seasons. In Australia ''Difficult People'' premiered on 3 August 2020 on SBS Viceland and the SBS On Demand streaming service. Cast and characters Main * Julie Klausner as Julie Kessler, an aspiring comedian. * Billy Eichner as Billy Epstein, Julie's best friend and fellow aspiring comedian. * James Urbaniak as Arthur Tack, Julie's boyfriend. * Andrea Martin as Marilyn Kessler, Julie's mother. * Cole Escola as Matthew Ellis Ross (season 2–3, recurring season 1), Billy's co-worker, whom he despises. * Shakina Nayfack as Lola (season 3, recurring season 2), a co-worker at the cafe where Billy works Recurring * Derrick Baskin and Gabourey Sidibe as Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitcom
A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of character (arts), characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent setting, such as a home, workplace, or community. Unlike sketch comedy, which features different characters and settings in each Sketch comedy, skit, sitcoms typically maintain plot continuity across episodes. This continuity allows for the development of storylines and characters over time, fostering audience engagement and investment in the characters' lives and relationships. History The structure and concept of a sitcom have roots in earlier forms of comedic theater, such as farces and comedy of manners. These forms relied on running gags to generate humor, but the term ''sitcom'' emerged as radio and TV adapted these principles into a new medium. The word was not commonly used until the 1950s. Early television sitcoms were often filme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SBS Viceland
SBS Viceland (stylised as SBS VICELAND) is an Australian free-to-air television channel owned by the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS). It began as SBS TWO on 1 June 2009, and was branded as SBS 2 between 2013 and 2016. On 8 April 2017, SBS Viceland began simulcasting in high definition. On 17 June 2019, the standard definition broadcast was closed and replaced by SBS World Movies, leaving SBS Viceland as a high definition-only channel. Its flagship news and current affairs program '' The Feed'' aired on Thursday nights at 8:30pm. History The establishment of SBS Viceland followed several alterations to SBS broadcasting and channels. The unconventional name 'Viceland' dates to a deal struck with US-Canadian media company Vice Media in 2016, and does not reflect the channel's content. From 2006 – 2009 SBS 2 was a Standard Definition channel on LCN31 which broadcast the same content as the SBS main channel. Extra information would be broadcast on this channel, for example s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathy Najimy
Kathy Ann Najimy ( ; ; born February 6, 1957) is an American actress and activist. She was first nationally known for her feminist play ''The Kathy and Mo Show'', which she wrote and performed with Mo Gaffney. On film, she is best known for her roles in ''Soapdish'' (1991), '' Sister Act'' (1992) and its sequel (1993), '' Hocus Pocus'' (1993) and its sequel (2022), '' Hope Floats'' (1998), '' The Wedding Planner'' (2001), ''Rat Race'' (2001), ''WALL-E'' (2008), '' Step Up 3D'' (2010), '' The Guilt Trip'' (2012), Tyler Perry's '' A Madea Christmas'' (2013), '' A Christmas Melody'' (2015), '' Dumplin''' (2018), ''Music'' (2021), and '' Single All the Way'' (2021). On television, she is best known for her portrayal of Olive Massery on the NBC sitcom '' Veronica's Closet'' (1997–2000) and for voicing Peggy Hill on the animated television series ''King of the Hill'' (1997–2010). Early life Najimy was born on February 6, 1957, in San Diego, California, the daughter of Lebanese- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Benjamin Hickey
John Benjamin Hickey (born June 25, 1963) is an American actor and director with a career in stage, film and television. He won the 2011 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play for his performance as Felix Turner in '' The Normal Heart''. Early life Hickey was born in Plano, Texas, and graduated from Plano Sr. High School in 1981. He attended Texas State University - San Marcos from 1981 to 1983, where he was active in the theater department. He earned his bachelor's degree in English at Fordham University in 1985. Career On Broadway, he originated the role of Arthur in Terrence McNally's play '' Love! Valour! Compassion!'' in 1995, a role he recreated for the 1997 film version. He played supporting roles in a number of films including '' The Ice Storm'' (1997)"John Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate McKinnon
Kate McKinnon Berthold (born January 6, 1984) is an American actress and comedian. She was a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series ''Saturday Night Live'' from 2012 to 2022, where she became known for her character work and celebrity impressions. For her work on the series, she was nominated for ten Primetime Emmy Awards, including one for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics and nine for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, winning in 2016 and 2017. McKinnon starred in the Logo sketch comedy series '' The Big Gay Sketch Show'' (2007–2010), voiced lead roles in the PBS Kids animated series '' Nature Cat'' (2015–2025) and the Netflix animated series '' The Magic School Bus Rides Again'' (2017–2021), and portrayed Carole Baskin in the Peacock miniseries '' Joe vs. Carole'' (2022). McKinnon has also appeared in numerous films, such as ''Sisters'' (2015), '' Office Christmas Party'' (2016), '' Rough Night'' (2017), '' The Spy Who Dumped Me'' (2018), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nate Corddry
Nathan Harris Corddry (born September 8, 1977) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Adam Branch in the NBC drama series ''Harry's Law'' and for his role as Gabriel in the first two seasons of the CBS sitcom '' Mom''. He has also guest starred on series such as '' Law & Order: Criminal Intent'', ''The Daily Show'', '' United States of Tara'', ''30 Rock'', and ''New Girl''. He also played Private First-Class Loudmouth in the HBO miniseries '' The Pacific'' and Tom Jeter in the NBC comedy-drama series ''Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip''. In 2019, Corddry played engineer Larry Wilson in the Apple TV+ original science fiction space drama series ''For All Mankind''. In 2021, Corddry had a recurring role in the TV adaptation of ''Paper Girls'' playing Larry Radakowski. Life and career Corddry was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, to Robin (née Sullivan) and Steven Corddry, who was a Massachusetts Port Authority official. After graduating from Weymouth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Bogert
William Bogert (January 25, 1936 – January 12, 2020) was an American character actor best known for his roles as Brandon Brindle on the TV series '' Small Wonder'' from 1985 to 1989, Kent Wallace, the host of ''Chappelle's Show''s '' Frontline'' spoofs from 2003 to 2004, and as the titular character of the 1964 " Confessions of a Republican" ad. In 1964 he appeared onstage in the touring production of ''A Man For All Seasons''. Career Bogert's television guest appearances included ''Gilmore Girls'', '' Hope & Faith'', ''Chappelle's Show'', ''Law & Order'', '' Ed'', '' Profiler'', ''Spin City'', ''3rd Rock from the Sun'', ''Melrose Place'', ''Empty Nest'', ''Mr. Belvedere'', ''Growing Pains'', ''Amen'', ''The Wonder Years'', '' Webster'', '' Matlock'', '' Trapper John, M.D.'', ''The Colbys'', '' Benson'', ''Knots Landing'', '' Hart to Hart'', '' The Greatest American Hero'', '' Square Pegs'', '' The Fall Guy'', ''Hill Street Blues'', '' Fantasy Island'', '' The Incredible Hulk'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucy Liu
Lucy Alexis Liu (; born December 2, 1968) is an American actress, producer, and artist. Widely regarded as a trailblazer for Asian Americans in arts and entertainment, Asian American representation in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Hollywood, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Critics' Choice Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards. A prominent sex symbol in the late 1990s and early 2000s, she has been recognized for shifting feminine beauty ideal, Western mainstream beauty standards. In 2019, Liu became the second Asian American woman to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Liu had her breakthrough role as Ling Woo in the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox legal comedy-drama series ''Ally McBeal'' (1998–2002). She received further recognition for starring in the action comedy film ''Charlie's Angels (2000 film), Charlie's Angels'' (2000) and its sequel ''Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle'' (2003), and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Cho
John Cho (born Cho Yo-Han; June 16, 1972) is an American actor known for his roles as Harold Lee in the '' Harold & Kumar'' films, and Hikaru Sulu in the ''Star Trek'' rebooted film series as well as '' Better Luck Tomorrow'', '' Columbus'', and '' Searching'' which made him the first Asian American actor in history to headline a mainstream thriller film in Hollywood. He was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his performance in ''Searching''. He also made history in American television in the 21st century as the first Asian American actor cast as a romantic lead in a romantic comedy series when he starred as Henry Higgs in the 2014 sitcom '' Selfie''. In addition to his role in ''Selfie'', Cho has had lead roles in series such as ''FlashForward'', '' Off Centre'', and '' The Afterparty'', and recurring roles in '' Sleepy Hollow'' and '' Difficult People''. In his early career, Cho attained recognition for his guest starring role in the fantasy t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackie Hoffman
Jacqueline Laura Hoffman (born November 29, 1960) is an American actress, singer, and comedian known for her one-woman shows of Jewish-themed original songs and monologues. She is a veteran of Chicago's famed The Second City comedy improv group."Jackie Hoffman – Biography" IMDb. Retrieved March 3, 2017. Hoffman was nominated for a and a for her role as Mamacita in the miniseries '' |
Fred Armisen
Fereydun Robert Armisen (born December 4, 1966) is an American actor, comedian, musician, and writer. With his comedy partner Carrie Brownstein, he co-created and co-starred in the IFC sketch comedy series '' Portlandia''. He also co-created and starred in the mockumentary IFC series '' Documentary Now!'' and the Showtime comedy series '' Moonbase 8''. Armisen was the bandleader and frequent drummer for the '' Late Night with Seth Meyers'' house band, the 8G Band from 2014 to 2024. He is known as a cast member on the late-night sketch comedy and variety series ''Saturday Night Live'' from 2002 to 2013. He also voiced Speedy Gonzales on '' The Looney Tunes Show''. Armisen has acted in comedy films, including '' EuroTrip'', '' Melvin Goes to Dinner'', '' The Ex'', and '' The Dictator''. He is also notable for his guest-star appearances in television shows such as ''30 Rock'', '' Parks and Recreation'', ''Brooklyn Nine-Nine'', '' New Girl'', ''Broad City'', '' Unbreakable Kim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tracee Chimo
Tracee Chimo Pallero (born 1983) is an American stage, television and film actress who became an arts critic favorite after her 2012 breakout role as Daphna Feygenbaum, the antagonist in Joshua Harmon’s hit dark comedy '' Bad Jews''. In 2018 she married Canadian cameraman Richard Joseph Pallero, after meeting and falling in love on the set of her first television series, TBS’ cult comedy '' People of Earth''. Early life Chimo was born in Saugus, Massachusetts. Her father is of Albanian descent and her mother is of Irish and Italian ancestry (her father is an Albanian Orthodox Christian, and her mother is Catholic). She splits her time between living in Los Angeles and New York City. Career Chimo's 2010 work in the plays ''Bachelorette'' and '' Circle Mirror Transformation'' was praised by Erik Piepenburg of ''The New York Times'', who lauded Chimo for transforming herself into two characters so distinct from one another, commenting, "If, at the same time, you could meet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
