Which two men directed the film adaptation of an American actor, comedian, director, and drama teacher's life?
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The Life of Reilly The Life of Reilly is a 2006 American film adaptation of actor Charles Nelson Reilly's one-man play "Save It For the Stage: The Life of Reilly". Written by Reilly and Paul Linke, and directed by Frank L. Anderson and Barry Poltermann, the film is an edited version of Reilly's much longer stage show, filmed live before audiences at the El Portal Theater in North Hollywood, California in October 2004. The final film is compiled from Reilly's final two performances, interspersed with clips, images and music.
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Charles Nelson Reilly Charles Nelson Reilly II (January 13, 1931 – May 25, 2007) was an American actor, comedian, director, and drama teacher, known for his comedic roles on stage and in films, children's television and cartoons, and as a game show panelist.
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Eddie Murphy filmography Edward Regan "Eddie" Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American comedian, actor, writer, singer, director, and musician.
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The Last Shot The Last Shot is a 2004 comedy film starring Matthew Broderick, Alec Baldwin, Toni Collette, Tim Blake Nelson, Joan Cusack (uncredited), Tony Shalhoub, Buck Henry, Ray Liotta, Calista Flockhart and Ian Gomez. The movie is written and directed by Jeff Nathanson, who wrote "Catch Me If You Can" and "The Terminal".
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Del Close Del P. Close (March 9, 1934 – March 4, 1999) was an American actor, writer, and teacher who coached many of the best-known comedians and comic actors of the late twentieth century. In addition to a prolific acting career in television and film, he was considered a premier influence on modern improvisational theater. Close co-authored the book "Truth in Comedy", which outlines techniques now common in longform improvisation, and describes the overall structure of "Harold", which remains a common frame for longer improvisational scenes.
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Basil Hoffman Basil Harry Hoffman (born January 18, 1938) is an American actor. He has had a film and TV career spanning five decades mostly in supporting roles. He has starred in films with many award-winning directors, including Alan Pakula and Robert Redford. He has also authored two books about acting, including "Acting and How to Be Good at It".
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Ordinary People Ordinary People is a 1980 American drama film that marked the directorial debut of actor Robert Redford. The film stars Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, and Timothy Hutton.
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Coach Carter Coach Carter is a 2005 American biographical sports drama film directed by Thomas Carter. It is based on the true story of Richmond High School basketball coach Ken Carter (portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson), who made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results. The story was conceived from a screenplay co-written by John Gatins and Mark Schwahn, who created the TV series "One Tree Hill." The film also recycles a handful of plot devices from another television series, "The White Shadow," which director Carter also co-starred in. The ensemble cast features Rob Brown, Channing Tatum, Debbi Morgan, and musical entertainer Ashanti.
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Robert DeMayo Robert DeMayo is a Connecticut-born actor, educator and ASL consultant currently residing in Philadelphia. He is one of the subjects of
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Gerald (film) Gerald is a 2010 American comedy-drama film written, produced and edited by Tim Gallagher, directed by Marc Clebanoff (director of "Break"), and stars Louis Mandylor and Mackenzie Firgens with Deborah Theaker and Mickey Rooney. The main character, Gerald, was inspired by "Forrest Gump", Seymour Krelborn of "Little Shop of Horrors" and Mr. Gallagher's personal experience with mentally challenged individuals.
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The Ladies Man (2000 film) The Ladies Man is a 2000 American comedy film that stars actor, comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Tim Meadows. It was directed by Reginald Hudlin. The movie focuses on the exploits of radio host and sex therapy expert Leon Phelps, a character Meadows developed on "SNL". The film was a critical and financial flop.
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The Comedian (Playhouse 90) The Comedian is a 1957 live television drama written by Rod Serling from a novella by Ernest Lehman, directed by John Frankenheimer, and starring Mickey Rooney, Edmond O'Brien, Mel Tormé and Kim Hunter.
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It's a Wonderful Life It's a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas fantasy comedy-drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra, based on the short story "The Greatest Gift", which Philip Van Doren Stern wrote in 1939 and published privately in 1945. The film is considered one of the most loved films in American cinema and has become traditional viewing during the Christmas season.
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Roberto Benigni Roberto Remigio Benigni, (] ; born 27 October 1952) is an Italian actor, comedian, screenwriter and director. He co-wrote, directed and acted in the 1997 film "Life Is Beautiful", which garnered him the Academy Award for Best Actor and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He also portrayed Inspector Clouseau's son in "Son of the Pink Panther" (1993) and has collaborated with filmmaker Jim Jarmusch in three of his films: "Down by Law" (1986), "Night on Earth" (1991) and "Coffee and Cigarettes" (2003).
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Hayes Gordon Hayes Gordon AO OBE (February 25, 1920October 19, 1999) was an American actor, stage director and acting teacher with a considerable career in Australia.
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Richard the Second Richard the Second is a 2001 American film adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Richard II", directed by John Farrell.
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Ben Falcone Benjamin Scott Falcone (born August 25, 1973) is an American actor, comedian and filmmaker. He is married to actress Melissa McCarthy, with whom he has two children. He appeared in small roles of McCarthy's films "Bridesmaids", "Identity Thief", and "The Heat", and co-starred in "What to Expect When You're Expecting" and "Enough Said".
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Tom Troupe Tom Troupe (born July 15, 1928) is an American actor and writer.
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Jay Leggett Jay Michael Leggett (August 9, 1963 – November 23, 2013) was an American actor, improvisational comedian, producer, director, and screenwriter.
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The Lamp (2011 film) The Lamp is a 2011 American drama film directed by Tracy Trost.
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Michael Rapaport Michael David Rapaport (born March 20, 1970) is an American actor, podcast host, director, and comedian. He has appeared in over sixty films since the early 1990s. His best known television roles include "Boston Public", "Friends", "The War at Home", "Prison Break", "Justified", and "Atypical" (2017). Some of his notable film roles include "True Romance" (1993), "Higher Learning" (1995), "Cop Land" (1997), "Deep Blue Sea" (1999), "The 6th Day" (2000), "Dr. Dolittle 2" (2001), "Big Fan" (2009), and "The Heat" (2013). He also directed the documentary "" (2011).
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Burgess Meredith Oliver Burgess Meredith (November 16, 1907 – September 9, 1997) was an American actor, director, producer, and writer in theater, film, and television. Active for more than six decades, Meredith has been called "a virtuosic actor" and "one of the most accomplished actors of the century". A life member of the Actors Studio by invitation, he won several Emmys, was the first male actor to win the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor twice, and was nominated for two Academy Awards.