Troy Miller is an American film producer, director and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in comedy. Miller is known as an innovator in

alternative comedy Alternative comedy is a term coined in the 1980s for a style of comedy that makes a conscious break with the mainstream comedic style of an era. The phrase has had different connotations in different contexts: in the UK, it was used to describe ...

, and has directed four feature films as well as directing and producing numerous TV shows and specials.

Career

Miller directed the ''Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Mark Twain Prize'' with

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus ( ; born January 13, 1961) is an American actress, comedian, and producer who worked on the comedy television series ''Saturday Night Live'' (1982–1985), ''Seinfeld'' (1989–1998), '' The New Adventure ...

at the ''

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'' and produced the 2018 and 2019 seasons of ''

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'', for

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. Miller produced and directed all episodes of Brian Regan's ''Stand-up and Away with Brian Regan'' for Netflix. ''George Lopez: The Wall'', live comedy concert for HBO. Another live special for HBO featured

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closing his HBO series, then on to a live stand up special Bill Maher: Live from DC. Comedy Central's first-ever live standup special was Brian Regan Live From Radio City Music Hall, produced and directed by Miller. Miller produced and directed the first season of

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's '' Deadbeat''. ''Deadbeat'' premiered on April 9, 2014, to positive reviews and was #1 site-wide the day it dropped on Hulu. Currently, Miller has several projects in development through his production shingle Dakota Pictures. Prior to ''Arrested'', he also executive produced and directed HBO's ''George Lopez: It's Not Me, It's You'', a live comedy concert and one of HBO's most watched events of 2012. Miller has produced and/or directed specials for a variety of many other comedians including

Robin Williams Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951August 11, 2014) was an American actor and comedian. Known for his improvisational skills and the wide variety of characters he created on the spur of the moment and portrayed on film, in dramas and comed ...

Martin Short Martin Hayter Short (born March 26, 1950) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, and writer. He has received various awards including two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award. In 2019 Short became an Officer of the Order of Canada. H ...

Katt Williams Micah "Katt" Williams (born September 2, 1971) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He played Money Mike in '' Friday After Next'', had a stint on '' Wild 'n Out'', portrayed Bobby Shaw in ''My Wife and Kids'', provided the voice of A Pimp ...

Jim Gaffigan James Christopher Gaffigan (born July 7, 1966) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. His material often addresses fatherhood, laziness, food, religion, and general observations. He is regarded as a "clean" comic, using l ...

, Brian Regan,

Dave Chappelle David Khari Webber Chappelle ( ; born August 24, 1973) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known for his satirical comedy sketch series '' Chappelle's Show'' (2003–2006), which he starred in until quitting in the middle of ...

David Cross David Cross (born April 4, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, director, and writer known for his stand-up performances, the HBO sketch comedy series '' Mr. Show'' (1995–1998), and his role as Tobias Fünke in the Fox/Netflix sitc ...

Kathleen Madigan Kathleen Madigan is an American comedian and TV personality. In addition to her stand up comedy performances, she is a regular guest on a variety of U.S. television programs. Early life and education Kathleen Madigan is one of seven children in ...

Jeff Garlin Jeffrey Garlin (born June 5, 1962) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known for playing Murray Goldberg, patriarch of the eponymous family in the ABC sitcom '' The Goldbergs'', and Jeff Greene on the HBO sitcom ''Curb You ...

, and

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. Also in 2012, Miller created / executive produced (with

Russell Brand Russell Edward Brand (born 4 June 1975) is an English comedian and actor known for his flamboyant, loquacious style and manner. Brand has received three British Comedy Awards: Best Newcomer (2006), Best Live Stand-Up (2008), and the award for ...

), ''

Brand X With Russell Brand ''Brand X with Russell Brand'' is an American late-night talk show, stand up comedy television series that premiered on FX on June 28, 2012, starring English comedian Russell Brand and created by Brand and Troy Miller. Its second season conclu ...

'' for FX. In its second season ''BrandX'' became FX's first weekly live series (also directed by Miller). Miller has produced and directed short- and long-form programming for all of the major networks ( ABC,

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, CBS,

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) and cable outlets such as

MTV MTV (Originally an initialism of Music Television) is an American cable channel that launched on August 1, 1981. Based in New York City, it serves as the flagship property of the MTV Entertainment Group, part of Paramount Media Networks, a di ...

Comedy Central Comedy Central is an American basic cable channel owned by Paramount Global through its network division's MTV Entertainment Group unit, based in Manhattan. The channel is geared towards young adults aged 18–34 and carries comedy program ...

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, TBS,

Disney XD Disney XD is an American pay television channel owned by the Disney Branded Television and Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution units of The Walt Disney Company. The channel is aimed primarily at older children ages six to eleven yea ...

, and many others including the

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. Some notable projects from Miller's past include '' Mr. Show'' and ''

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'' for HBO, on which Miller served as both executive producer and director. In 2003, Miller created ''

Viva La Bam ''Viva La Bam'' is an American reality television series that stars Bam Margera and his friends and family. The show is a spin-off from MTV's '' Jackass'', in which Margera and most of the main cast appeared. Each episode had a specific them ...

'' along with celebrity skater

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for MTV; by 2005 it was the most watched cable show for teens aged 12–18. Miller's first industry job was as an intern on the show ''Fridays'', working under the tutelage of comics such as Rich Hall, Larry David and Andy Kaufman. Miller directed all episodes in the first two seasons of the Emmy-nominated '' Tracey Ullman's State of the Union'' for

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, and regularly directs episodes of NBC's ''

Parks and Recreation ''Parks and Recreation'' (also known as ''Parks and Rec'') is an American political satire mockumentary sitcom television series created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur. The series aired on NBC from April 9, 2009, to February 24, 2015, f ...

'' and '' The Office''. Miller is executive producer and one of the directors for both seasons of the acclaimed shows ''

Flight of the Conchords Flight of the Conchords is a New Zealand musical comedy duo formed in Wellington in 1998. The band consists of multi-instrumentalists Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement. Beginning as a popular live comedy act in the early 2000s, the duo's com ...

'' as well as HBO's ''

Bored to Death ''Bored to Death'' is an American comedy series that ran on HBO from September 20, 2009, to November 28, 2011. The show was created by author Jonathan Ames, and stars Jason Schwartzman as a fictional Jonathan Ames—a writer based in Brooklyn, ...

''. When directing an episode, Miller often operates

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. Other credits include EP/Director/Creator of FX's '' BrandX with Russell Brand'' as well as ''

'', '' The Office'', and ''

New Girl ''New Girl'' is an American television sitcom created by Elizabeth Meriwether and produced by 20th Television for Fox that originally aired from September 20, 2011, to May 15, 2018. The series revolves around a kooky teacher, Jessica Day (Zooey ...

.'' Miller has also produced and directed eight opening films for the

Academy Awards The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the American and international film industry. The awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the entertainment ind ...

Oscar telecast, including those featuring Billy Crystal, Jon Stewart,

James Franco James Edward Franco (born April 19, 1978) is an American actor and filmmaker. For his role in '' 127 Hours'' (2010), he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. Franco is known for his roles in films, such as Sam Raimi's ''Spider- ...

and

Anne Hathaway Anne Jacqueline Hathaway (born November 12, 1982) is an American actress. The recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, she was among the world's highest-paid actresses in 20 ...

. He is the creator of this "short film opening award show format" that ultimately began with the

MTV Movie Awards The MTV Movie & TV Awards (formerly the MTV Movie Awards) is a film and television awards show presented annually on MTV. The first MTV Movie Awards were presented in 1992. The ceremony was renamed the MTV Movie & TV Awards for its 26th editi ...

. His films have served as the opening for twenty awards shows. Miller is one of the creators of the short-form genre of films that have become common in award show openings. Having produced and directed many MTV Movie Awards opens, including the two most recent shows hosted by

Conan O'Brien Conan Christopher O'Brien (born April 18, 1963) is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known for having hosted late-night talk shows for almost 28 years, beginning with '' Late Night with Conan O'Brien'' ( ...

and

Rebel Wilson Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson (born Melanie Elizabeth Bownds; 2 March 1980) is an Australian actress, comedian, writer, singer, and producer. After graduating from the Australian Theatre for Young People in 2003, Wilson began appearing as Tou ...

respectively. Miller produced and directed all of the short films that have opened the Oscar telecast. The 84th annual show featured

Tom Cruise Thomas Cruise Mapother IV (born July 3, 1962), known professionally as Tom Cruise, is an American actor and producer. One of the world's highest-paid actors, he has received various accolades, including an Honorary Palme d'Or and three Go ...

and

George Clooney George Timothy Clooney (born May 6, 1961) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by George Clooney, numerous accolades, including a British Academy Film Awards, British Academy Film A ...

and again featured

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(embedded within the footage of other films). In 2006,

Jon Stewart Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz; November 28, 1962) is an American comedian, political commentator, and television host. He hosted '' The Daily Show'', a satirical news program on Comedy Central, from 1999 to 2015 and now hosts '' ...

used Miller to construct his Oscar open which featured Clooney,

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 comedy ...

, Halle Berry,

Steve Martin Stephen Glenn Martin (born August 14, 1945) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He has won five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and was awarded an Honorary Academy Award in 2013. Additionally, he was nominat ...

and

David Letterman David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American television host, comedian, writer and producer. He hosted late night television talk shows for 33 years, beginning with the February 1, 1982 debut of '' Late Night with David Letterma ...

. Miller also directed the opening film for the

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parodying ''

Inception ''Inception'' is a 2010 science fiction action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, who also produced the film with Emma Thomas, his wife. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a professional thief who steals information by infil ...

'', featuring hosts Franco and Hathaway embedded in Best Picture nominees and cameo appearances by

Alec Baldwin Alexander Rae Baldwin III (born April 3, 1958) is an American actor, comedian, and producer. In his early career, Baldwin played both leading and supporting roles in a variety of films such as Tim Burton's '' Beetlejuice'' (1988), Mike Nich ...

and

Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman (born June 1, 1937) is an American actor, director, and narrator. He is known for his distinctive deep voice and various roles in a wide variety of film genres. Throughout his career spanning over five decades, he has received ...

. Miller also crafted the opening film for

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's Las Vegas stage show, '' The Showgirl Must Go On'' as well as has directed well a huge array of other short films for various sketch programs and live presentations and film festivals. The director of four feature films, Miller is probably best known for directing the seasonal film ''

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'', starring

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. Miller also produced and directed the ''Mr. Show'' spin-off movie ''

Run Ronnie Run! ''Run Ronnie Run!'' is an American satirical comedy film directed by Troy Miller. The film is a spin-off inspired by David Cross's recurring character Ronnie Dobbs from the HBO sketch comedy series '' Mr. Show''. David Cross plays the lead and m ...

'' which opened the

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in 2002 and

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' closing night film that same year. Among other features and movie-of-the-week productions, Miller also directed '' Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd'', a moderate commercial success in first release. The film was poorly received by critics, but it went on to earn upwards of $80 million in international box office. Miller also directed ''The Announcement'', an independent feature, made in the UK and distributed by the BBC1, that starred

Mark Addy Mark Ian Addy (born 14 January 1964) is an English actor. His roles in British television include Detective Constable Gary Boyle in the sitcom '' The Thin Blue Line'' (1995–1996) and Hercules in the fantasy drama series ''Atlantis'' (2013–2 ...

among others.

Filmography

Standup comedy

* ''Jeff Dunham Beside Himself'' (Netflix) 2019 * ''The Standups 2.0'' (Netflix) 2018 * ''George Lopez The Wall - Live'' (HBO) 2017 * ''Brian Regan Nunchucks and Flamethrowers'' (Netflix) 2017 * ''Brian Regan Live From Rockefeller Plaza'' (Comedy Central) 2016 * ''The Standups 1.0'' (Netflix) 2016 * ''Natasha Leggero'' (Comedy Central) 2015 * '' Bill Maher: Live from D.C.'' (HBO) 2014 * ''George Lopez: It's Not Me, It's You'' (HBO) 2012 * ''Bill Maher: CrazyStupidPolitics - Live from Silicon Valley'' (Yahoo) 2012 * ''David Alan Grier: Comedy You Can Believe In'' (TBS) 2009 * ''Martin Short: Let Freedom Hum'' (TBS) 2009 * ''Jim Gaffigan: King Baby (Comedy Central)'' 2009 * ''Jo Koy: Don't Make Him Angry'' (Comedy Central) 2009 * ''Katt Williams: It's Pimpin Pimpin'' 2008 * ''Brian Regan: The Epitome of Hyperbole'' (Comedy Central) 2008 * ''John Oliver: Terrifying Times'' (Comedy Central) 2008 * ''David Cross: The Pride Is Back'' (HBO) 1999 * ''George Carlin: Playin' With Your Head'' (MPI Home Video) 1986 * ''The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion'' (HBO) 1986 * ''Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met'' (HBO) 1986 * ''

Don Rickles Donald Jay Rickles (May 8, 1926 – April 6, 2017) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He became known primarily for his insult comedy. His film roles include ''Run Silent, Run Deep'' (1958) with Clark Gable, Carl Reiner's '' Enter La ...

: Rickles on the Loose'' (Showtime) 1986

Episodic television

* ''

'' (Netflix) 18 episodes, 2018 * '' Lopez'' (TV Land) 10 episodes, 2016 * '' Deadbeat'' (Hulu) 10 episodes, 2015 * ''

Brooklyn Nine-Nine ''Brooklyn Nine-Nine'' is an American police procedural Television comedy, comedy television series that aired on Fox Television Network, Fox, and later on NBC. The show aired from September 17, 2013, to September 16, 2021, for a total of eight ...

'' (Fox) 1 episode, 2013 * '' The Goldbergs'' (ABC) 1 episode, 2013 * ''

'' (Netflix) 16 episodes, 2013-2015 * ''

Brand X with Russell Brand ''Brand X with Russell Brand'' is an American late-night talk show, stand up comedy television series that premiered on FX on June 28, 2012, starring English comedian Russell Brand and created by Brand and Troy Miller. Its second season conclu ...

'' (FX) 26 episodes, 2012-2013 * '' The Office'' (NBC) 3 episodes, 2011-2013 * ''

'' (FOX) 1 episode, 2012 * '' Underemployed'' (MTV) 3 episodes, 2012 * '' Breaking In'' (FOX) 1 episode, 2012 * '' The L.A. Complex'' (CW) 4 episodes, 2012 * ''

Best Friends Forever "Best friends forever" is a phrase that describes a close friendship. It is sometimes written as an initialism, "BFF". Definition A BFF is a term for someone's best friend or close friend and is characterized by trust and permanence, irrespectiv ...

'' (NBC), 2012 * '' Up All Night'' (NBC) 4 episodes, 2011-2012 * '' Eagleheart'' (Adult Swim) 1 episode, 2011 * ''

'' (NBC) 7 episodes, 2009-2012 * ''Greg and Donny'' (IFC) 1 episode, 2011 * ''

Raising Hope ''Raising Hope'' is an American sitcom that aired from September 21, 2010, to April 4, 2014, on Fox. Following its first season, the show received two nominations at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. Martha Plimpton was nominated for Outstanding ...

'' (Fox) 1 episode, 2011 * ''

Happy Endings A happy ending is a type of plot conclusion. Happy Ending or Happy Endings may also refer to: Film and television * ''Happy Ending'' (film), a 2014 Bollywood film * ''Winter Passing'', a 2005 American film released in the UK in 2013 as ''Happy ...

'' (ABC) 1 episode, 2011 * '' Outsourced'' (NBC) 1 episode, 2011 * '' Perfect Couples'' (NBC) 1 episode, 2011 * '' Running Wilde'' (FX) 3 episodes, 2010-2011 * ''

'' (HBO) 15 episodes, 2009-2011 * '' Tracey Ullman's State of the Union'' (Showtime) 5 episodes, 2008-2010 * '' Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!'' (CBS) 2008 * ''

'' (HBO) 2007-2009 * '' Just For Laughs'' (ABC) 3 episodes, 2007 * '' The Showbiz Show with David Spade'' (Comedy Central) 1 episode, 2005 * ''

'' (MTV) 39 episodes, 2003-2005 * ''Reel Comedy'' (Comedy Central) 1 episode, 2002 * ''

Greg The Bunny ''Greg the Bunny'' is an American television sitcom that originally aired on Fox in 2002. It starred Seth Green and a hand puppet named Greg the Bunny, originally invented by the team of Sean S. Baker, Spencer Chinoy and Dan Milano. Milano and C ...

'' (FOX) 2002 * ''

'' (HBO) 2 episodes, 1999-2000 * ''HBO Comedy Half-Hour'' (HBO) 2 episodes, 1997-1998 * '' Mr. Show with Bob and David'' (HBO) 34 episodes, 1995-1998 * '' The Jenny McCarthy Show'' (MTV) 3 episodes, 1997 * ''

Saturday Night Special Saturday night special is a colloquial term in the United States and Canada for inexpensive, compact, small-caliber handguns made of poor quality metal. Sometimes known as junk guns, some states define these guns by means of composition or mate ...

'' (FOX) 2 episodes, 1996 * ''The

Bill Bellamy William Bellamy (born April 7, 1965) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Bellamy first gained national notoriety on HBO's Russell Simmons' '' Def Comedy Jam'', where he is credited for creating or coining the phrase " booty call", des ...

Show'' (MTV) 1 episode, 1996 * ''

Weird Science Weird Science is the name of: * ''Weird Science'' (film), a 1985 film directed by John Hughes ** ''Weird Science'' (TV series), a television series based on the film ** "Weird Science" (song), the theme song to the film and the TV series by Oing ...

'' (USA) 3 episodes, 1995 * '' Running the Halls'' (NBC) 1 episode, 1993 * ''

The Ben Stiller Show ''The Ben Stiller Show'' is an American sketch comedy series that aired on MTV from 1990 to 1991, and then on Fox from September 27, 1992, to January 17, 1993. The Fox program starred Ben Stiller, Andy Dick, Janeane Garofalo and Bob Odenkirk ...

'' (FOX) 7 episodes, 1992 * ''

Arresting Behavior ''Arresting Behavior'' is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from August 18 to September 2, 1992. Synopsis The series centered on partners Bill Ruskin and Donny Walsh who were followed by hand-held cameras as they worked in Vista Valley, Califo ...

'' (ABC) 1 episode, 1992 * '' The Real World'' (MTV) 13 episodes, 1992 * ''

The Sunday Comics ''The Sunday Comics'' is a prime time showcase of comedy broadcast in the United States by Fox Broadcasting Company in 1991 and 1992. ''The Sunday Comics'' showcased not only standup comedy but also variety acts, and film shorts produced by comi ...

'' (FOX) 1 episode, 1991 * ''

Pee Wee's Playhouse ''Pee-wee's Playhouse'' is an American television series starring Paul Reubens as the childlike Pee-wee Herman that ran from 1986 to 1990 on Saturday mornings on CBS, and airing in reruns until July 1991. The show was developed from Reubens's p ...

'' (CBS) 45 episodes, 1986-1991 * ''

SK8 TV ''SK8-TV'' is a program shown on Nickelodeon that began in 1990 and was originally hosted by Matthew Lillard (who went by the name Matthew Lynn at the time) and Skatemaster Tate. It was a skateboard variety show that featured on-set interview ...

'' (MTV) 1 episode, 1990 * ''

Not Necessarily The News ''Not Necessarily the News'' (shortened as ''NNTN'') is an American satirical sketch comedy series that first aired on HBO in September 1982 as a comedy special, and then ran as a series from 1983 to 1990. For most of the run, the series feature ...

'' (HBO) 60 episodes, 1982-1990 * '' The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' (DiC) 65 episodes, 1989 * ''

Madame's Place ''Madame's Place'' is an American sitcom based on the ribald, acerbic, aging-celebrity diva Madame, a puppet character portrayed by Wayland Flowers. ''Madame's Place'' was produced for one season with 51 (numbered but untitled) episodes, original ...

'' (Comedy Central) 31 episodes, 1982 * ''

Fridays Friday is the day of the week between Thursday and Saturday. In countries that adopt the traditional "Sunday-first" convention, it is the sixth day of the week. In countries adopting the ISO-defined "Monday-first" convention, it is the fifth ...

'' (ABC) 1 episode, 1980

TV movies

* ''Wyclef Jean in America'' (HBO) 2008 * ''Like Father, Like Sunday'' (Comedy Central) 2006 * ''Van Stone: Tour of Duty'' 2006 * ''Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words'' (Bravo) 2005 * ''The Show with A.J. Calloway'' (Sony Pictures TV) 2005 * ''David Blaine: Vertigo (Virgil Films) 2002 * ''Super Nerds'' (Comedy Central) 2000 * ''Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical New Report'' (HBO) 1998 * ''Save Our Streets'' (NBC) 1997 * '' Beverly Hills Family Robinson'' (ABC) 1997 * ''Mr. Show with Bob and David: Fantastic Newness'' (HBO) 1996 * ''Best Defense'' (CBS) 1994 * ''Madonna: Blond Ambition World Tour Live'' (Pioneer Artists) 1990 * ''Tales from the Whoop: Hot Rod Brown Class Clown'' (MTV) 1990 * ''Christmas at Pee Wee's Playhouse'' (CBS) 1988 * ''Harry Anderson's Hello Sucker'' (Showtime) 1986 * ''

Mystery Magical Special ''Mystery Magical Special'' (also known on screen as ''Marc Summers' Mystery Magical Tour'') is an American television special aired on Nickelodeon. Advertised as a Halloween-themed program, the special was originally produced in 1988, but continue ...

'' (Nickelodeon) 1986

Short films

* 2014 ''

'' (MTV) 2014 * The ''65th'' ''

Primetime Emmy Awards The Primetime Emmy Awards, or Primetime Emmys, are part of the extensive range of Emmy Awards for artistic and technical merit for the American television industry. Bestowed by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), the Primetime ...

'' (CBS) 2013 * 2013 ''

'' (MTV) 2013 * The ''

84th Academy Awards The 84th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored the best films of 2011 in the United States and took place on February 26, 2012, at the Hollywood and Highland Center Theatre in H ...

'' (ABC) 2012 * The ''63rd'' ''

'' (FOX) 2011 * 2011 ''

'' (MTV) 2011 * The ''

'' (ABC) 2011 * 2010 ''

'' (MTV) 2010 * 2009 ''

'' (MTV) 2009 * 2008 ''

'' (MTV) 2008 * The ''

78th Academy Awards The 78th Academy Awards presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), took place on March 5, 2006, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles beginning at 5:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 p.m. EST. The ceremony was sc ...

'' (ABC) 2006 * The ''

76th Academy Awards The 76th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored the best 2003 in film, films of 2003 and took place on February 29, 2004, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Hollywood ...

'' (ABC) 2004 * The ''

72nd Academy Awards The 72nd Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored films released in 1999 and took place on March 26, 2000, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, beginning at 5:30 p.m. PST / ...

'' (ABC) 2000 * 1999 ''

'' (MTV) 1999 * The ''

70th Academy Awards The 70th Academy Awards ceremony, organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), took place on March 23, 1998, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles beginning at 6:00 p.m. PST / 9:00 p.m. EST. During the sho ...

'' (ABC) 1998 * The ''

69th Academy Awards The 69th Academy Awards ceremony, organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) took place on March 24, 1997, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles beginning at 6:00 p.m. PST / 9:00 p.m. EST. During the ceremo ...

'' (ABC) 1997 * 1997 ''

'' (MTV) 1997 * 1996 ''

'' (MTV) 1996 * 1995 ''

'' (MTV) 1995 * 1993 ''

'' (MTV) 1993

Feature films

* '' Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story'' (Fathom) 2019 * '' Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd'' (New Line) 2003 * ''

'' (New'' Line) ''2002 * ''The Announcement'' (BBC) 2000 * ''

'' (Warner Brothers) 1998

Awards

Primetime Emmy Award Nominee *The 83rd Annual Academy Awards (ABC) 2011 - Outstanding Short-Form Picture Editing *''Flight of The Conchords'' (HBO) 2009 - Outstanding Comedy Series *The 78th Annual Academy Awards (ABC) 2006 - Outstanding Picture Editing for a Special (Single or Multi-Camera) *The 76th Annual Academy Awards (ABC) 2004 - Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special Daytime Emmy Award Nominee *Tales from the Whoop: Hot Rod Brown Class Clown (MTV) 1991 - Outstanding Children's Special CableACE Awards Nominee *1993 MTV Movie Awards (MTV) 1993 - Variety Special or Series

References

External links

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