The New York Times – Film:
An Englishman with a deep, cultured voice, he played uptight snobs in films like “Back to School” and on shows like “Friends” and “Mad About You.”
Category: Comedy and Humor
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Bowen Yang and Matt Young’s Las Culturistas Culture Awards Celebrated and Made Fun of Awards Shows
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
At the second annual “Las Culturistas” Culture Awards, comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Young put on an affectionate and over-the-top parody of an award show.
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Comedian’s Malaysia Joke Prompts Threats and a Diplomatic Incident
The New York Times – Film:
Jocelyn Chia’s line about the 2014 missing airliner was part of a Comedy Cellar set in April. But when video was posted this week, outrage poured in.
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Pat Cooper, Comedian of Outrage, Is Dead at 93
The New York Times – Film:
He built his act on making fun of his Italian American heritage. He later publicly insulted stars he had worked with, including Frank Sinatra and Howard Stern.
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James Acaster’s ‘Party Gator Purgatory’ Was Decades in the Making
The New York Times – Music:
As a child, music was the British comedian’s first obsession. Decades later, his first record tells the story of a toy alligator.
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Annabel and Sabina Meschke, Comedy Partners Who Share a Sensibility and a Birthday
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Annabel and Sabina Meschke, twin sister comedians, haul around a truck full of pennies in a new short film. Once a month, they audition potential triplets.