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Miracle Workers (2019 TV Series)
''Miracle Workers'' is an American Anthology series, anthology Television comedy, comedy television series created by Simon Rich for TBS (American TV channel), TBS. It is based in part on Rich's writings, with the first season being based on his 2012 novel ''What in God's Name'', while the short story "Revolution" provided the basis for the second season. The series stars an ensemble cast comprising Daniel Radcliffe, Steve Buscemi, Geraldine Viswanathan, Jon Bass (actor), Jon Bass, Karan Soni, Sasha Compère, and Lolly Adefope. The show is a co-production between TBS and FX (TV channel), FX, whose in-house production company FX Productions, FXP is involved. ''Miracle Workers'' premiered on February 12, 2019, with its seven-episode first season. A second season, subtitled ''Dark Ages'', premiered in January 2020, and a third season, subtitled ''Oregon Trail'', premiered in July 2021. In November 2021, the series was renewed for a fourth season, subtitled ''End Times'', which premi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television Comedy
Television comedy is a category of broadcasting that has been present since the early days of entertainment media. While there are several genres of comedy, some of the first ones aired were variety shows. One of the first Television in the United States, United States television programs was the comedy-variety show ''Texaco Star Theater'', which was most prominent in the years that it featured Milton Berle (from 1948 to 1956). The range of television comedy has become broader, with the addition of sitcoms, improvisational comedy, and stand-up comedy, while also adding comedic aspects into other television genres, including Drama (film and television), drama and News broadcasting, news. Television comedy provides opportunities for viewers to relate the content in these shows to society. Some audience members may have similar views about certain comedic aspects of shows, while others will take different perspectives. This also relates to developing new social norms, sometimes acting a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deadline Hollywood
''Deadline Hollywood'', commonly known as ''Deadline'' and also referred to as ''Deadline.com'', is an online news site founded as the news blog ''Deadline Hollywood Daily'' by Nikki Finke in 2006. It is updated several times a day, with entertainment industry news as its focus. It has been a brand of Penske Media Corporation since 2009. History ''Deadline'' was founded by Nikki Finke, who began writing an '' LA Weekly'' column series called ''Deadline Hollywood'' in June 2002. She began the ''Deadline Hollywood Daily'' (DHD) blog in March 2006 as an online version of her column. She officially launched it as an entertainment trade website in 2006. The site became one of Hollywood's most followed websites by 2009. In 2009, Finke sold ''Deadline'' to Penske Media Corporation (then Mail.com Media) for a low-seven-figure sum. She was also given a five-year-plus employment contract reported by the ''Los Angeles Times The ''Los Angeles Times'' is an American Newspaper# ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamie Demetriou
Jamie Demetriou (; born 1 November 1987) is an English comedian, actor and screenwriter. He is known for his role as Bus Rodent in ''Fleabag'' and for creating, co-writing, and starring in '' Stath Lets Flats''. For the latter, he won Best Male Actor in a Comedy, Best Writer of a Comedy, and Best Scripted Comedy at the 2020 BAFTA Awards. Early life Demetriou was born in the Friern Barnet area of London the son of an English mother and Greek-Cypriot father. His elder sister, Natasia Demetriou, is a comedian and actress with whom he often collaborates. He attended The Compton School in North Finchley and joined the Chickenshed Theatre in Southgate, then attended Bristol University. Career Demetriou's student revue show ''Bristol Revunions'' received critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival from 2009 to 2011. His one-man multi-character show ''People Day'' later drew a comparison with Steve Coogan in ''The Independent''. Comedic television acting credits include '' Scr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrecked (TV Series)
''Wrecked'' is an American sitcom that was created by Jordan Shipley and Justin Shipley for TBS. The series is about a group of people stranded on an island, after their airplane crashed in the ocean and is a parody of '' Lost''. The 10-episode first season premiered on June 14, 2016. On July 6, 2016, TBS renewed the show for a second season which was shot in Fiji. The second season premiered on June 20, 2017. On September 13, 2017, TBS renewed the series for a third season, which premiered on August 7, 2018. On April 26, 2019, it was reported that the series had been canceled by TBS after three seasons. Cast * Zach Cregger as Owen O'Connor, a flight attendant * Asif Ali as Pack Hara, a sports agent * Brian Sacca as Daniel "Danny" Wallace, the son of a rich businessman * Rhys Darby as Steve Rutherford, a New Zealander from Papakura * Brooke Dillman as Karen Cushman/Sister Mercy, a statistical analysis executive for Bing * Ginger Gonzaga as Emma Cook, a podiatrist (season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Cavalero
Anthony Cavalero (born October 12, 1983) is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his role as Dewey Finn on Nickelodeon's ''School of Rock'', Keefe Chambers on the HBO television series '' The Righteous Gemstones'' (2019–present), and for playing Ozzy Osbourne in the film '' The Dirt''. Early life Cavalero was born in Northern Virginia, not far from Washington, DC. He attended Poe Middle School and graduated from Annandale High School, where he lettered in varsity football, wrestling, and lacrosse. He is an Eagle Scout and a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He is a graduate of Virginia Military Institute where he was a four-year varsity lacrosse player. He moved to Los Angeles in 2006 and studied theater at CalStLA. Career Cavalero began acting in 2006. In 2010 he began taking classes with improv company The Groundlings, eventually he was promoted to their Sunday company and later graduated to the main cast. During this time, he was also in an improv group alongside fell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Serafinowicz
Peter Szymon Serafinowicz ( ; born 10 July 1972) is an English actor, comedian, director and screenwriter. His film roles include the voice of Darth Maul in '' Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'' (1999), Pete in '' Shaun of the Dead'' (2004), Garthan Saal in '' Guardians of the Galaxy'' (2014), the voice of Big Daddy in ''Sing'' (2016) and ''Sing 2'' (2021), and The Sommelier in '' John Wick: Chapter 2'' (2017). On television, Serafinowicz created and starred in the comedy shows '' Look Around You'' (2002–2005) and ''The Peter Serafinowicz Show'' (2007–2008). He also voiced characters and worked as a creative consultant on ''South Park'' (2006–2015), portrayed Edgar Covington in '' Parks and Recreation'' (2013–2015), voiced the Fisher King in ''Doctor Who'' (2015), and starred as the title character in the live-action adaptation series '' The Tick'' (2016). His other television work includes voicing characters in animated series such as '' Archer'', ''Bob's Bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tituss Burgess
Tituss Burgess (born February 21, 1979) is an American actor and singer. He has appeared in several Broadway musicals and is known for his high tenor voice. He is best known for starring as Titus Andromedon on the Netflix comedy series '' Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'' (2015–2020), for which he received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He was also featured in '' Schmigadoon!'' (2023). On the Broadway stage, Burgess originated the role of Sebastian in ''The Little Mermaid'' and played the role of Nicely-Nicely Johnson in the 2009 revival of ''Guys and Dolls''. In 2023, he played the role of Harold Zidler in ''Moulin Rouge!'' and took over the title role in '' Oh, Mary!'' in March 2025. Personal life Born and raised in Athens, Georgia, Burgess attended Cedar Shoals High School where he was active in the theatre program. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Art degree in music. Burgess is gay. After college, Burgess moved to Orlando, Florida t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margaret Cho
Margaret Moran Cho (born December 5, 1968) is an American stand-up comedian, actress and musician. In her Stand-up comedy, stand-up routines she critiques social and political problems, especially about race and sexuality. She starred in the American Broadcasting Company, ABC sitcom ''All-American Girl (TV series), All-American Girl'' (1994–95). As an actress, she has acted in such roles as Charlene Lee in ''It's My Party (film), It's My Party'' and John Travolta's FBI colleague in the action film ''Face/Off'' Cho was part of the cast of the TV series ''Drop Dead Diva'' on Lifetime Television, in which she appeared as Teri Lee, a paralegal assistant. For her portrayal of Kim Jong Il on ''30 Rock'', she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2012. In 2022, Cho co-starred in the film ''Fire Island (film), Fire Island'', a portrayal of the LGBT Asian American experience on Fire Island. She has worked in fashion and music and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Parnell
Thomas Christopher Parnell ( ; born February 5, 1967) is an American actor and comedian. First breaking through as a performer with the Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings, Parnell found wider success during his tenure as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series ''Saturday Night Live'' from 1998 to 2006. After leaving ''SNL'', he played the role of Dr. Leo Spaceman on the NBC sitcom ''30 Rock'' (2006–2013). Parnell is also a prominent voice actor known for his deep and distinctive voice. In animation, he voices the narrator on the PBS Kids series '' WordGirl'' (2007–2015), Cyril Figgis on the FX series '' Archer'' (2009–2023), Jerry Smith on Adult Swim's ''Rick and Morty'' (2013–present), and Doug on Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox's ''Family Guy'' (2019–2022). His work also extends into commercials, having voiced the Hamburger Helper mascot “Lefty”, appeared in advertisements as “America’s Dad” for Orbit Gum, and is most known for voicing "The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Meadows
Tim Meadows (born February 5, 1961) is an American actor and comedian. He was one of the longest-running cast members on the NBC sketch comedy series ''Saturday Night Live'', where he appeared for 10 seasons from 1991 to 2000. For his work on ''SNL'', he received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series in 1993. He played main character John Glascott on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC sitcom ''Schooled (TV series), Schooled'' for its two-season run after playing the same character in a recurring role for six seasons on ''The Goldbergs (2013 TV series), The Goldbergs''. Meadows is also known for his role as Principal Duvall in the 2004 teen film, teen comedy film ''Mean Girls'', a role he then reprised in ''Mean Girls 2'' and in the film's Mean Girls (2024 film), 2024 musical adaptation. Early life and education Meadows is the son of Mardell, a nurse's assistant, and Lathon Meadows, a janitor. He attended Pershing High School in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angela Kinsey
Angela Faye Kinsey (born June 25, 1971) is an American actress. She played Angela Martin in the sitcom ''The Office'' (2005–2013) and appeared in the sitcoms '' Your Family or Mine'' (2015) and ''Haters Back Off'' (2016–2017). Since ''The Office'', Kinsey has appeared in Netflix's '' Tall Girl'', Disney+'s '' Be Our Chef'', '' A.P. Bio'', and as a panelist on MTV's '' Deliciousness''. She is a podcast co-host of '' Office Ladies''. Early years Kinsey was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. When she was two years old, her family moved to Jakarta, Indonesia, where her father worked as a drilling engineer. They lived there for 13 years, and she attended the Jakarta Intercultural School. During this time, she learned Indonesian, a language she still occasionally speaks. Her family returned to the United States and settled in Archer City, Texas when she was 14. Kinsey studied English at Baylor University, where she became a member of the Chi Omega sorority, "took as many theatre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Reynolds (actor)
John Paul Reynolds (born August 5, 1991) is an American actor. He is best known for his starring role in the series '' Search Party'' (2016–2022) and his recurring role on ''Stranger Things'' (2016–present). Reynolds also starred in the miniseries ''Four Weddings and a Funeral'' in 2019. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, he began his career at the Annoyance Theatre in Chicago. Career Reynolds began his career in Chicago at the age of 18. He graduated from the IO Training Center and the Second City Conservatory in Chicago, and performed regularly at IO Chicago, The Annoyance, Chemically Imbalanced Comedy, The Playground, and Upstairs Gallery. He was also a part of the Kill All Comedy collective along with comedians Conner O'Malley and Gary Richardson. Reynolds has said he based his '' Search Party'' character Drew Gardner on his experience growing up in the Midwest: "I grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, and I based him as a guy I would know in the Midwest who sees his brothers gro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
