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We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss (2014)
Director (segments: Globalization... Who Cares?... You Do) Director (segments: Globalization... Who Cares?... You Do) See fewer |
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$25MM
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$811K
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$59MM
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$523K
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$46MM
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$68MM
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A Monster in Paris (2011)
Pâté (voice) (version: English) Pâté (voice) (version: English) See fewer |
€25MM
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$184K
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$790K
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$28MM
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$12MM
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$43MM
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$93MM
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$35MM
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$10MM
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$44MM
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$70MM
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Prince of the City: The Real Story (2007)
(Video) - Self / Santimassino, Special Thanks Self / Santimassino, Special Thanks See fewer |
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$24K
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$93K
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$408K
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$12MM
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$372K
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$70MM
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$18MM
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$42MM
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$73MM
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After Midnight: Reflecting on a Classic 35 Years Later (2006)
(Video) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer |
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Controversy and Acclaim (2006)
(Video) - Self / The Young Student - New York, Special Thanks Self / The Young Student - New York, Special Thanks See fewer |
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$9MM
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$180K
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$1.5MM
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$7MM
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$325K
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$29MM
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$49MM
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$75K
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$2.1MM
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$18MM
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$19MM
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$60MM
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$15MM
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$51MM
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$104MM
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$72MM
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$4.9MM
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$28MM
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$37MM
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Gosford Park (2001)
Morris Weissman, Idea, Producer, Writer (based upon an idea by) Morris Weissman, Idea, Producer, Writer (based upon an idea by) See fewer |
$20MM
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$241K
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$41MM
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$88MM
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$7MM
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$99K
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$6.2MM
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$8.8MM
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$57MM
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$20MM
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$67MM
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$148MM
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The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' (2001)
(Video) - Self, Special Thanks Self, Special Thanks See fewer |
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$10MM
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$413K
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$19MM
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$21MM
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$20MM
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$4.4MM
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$11MM
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$11MM
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$450K
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$45MM
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$2.1MM
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$5MM
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$5MM
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$36MM
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$94K
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$2.9MM
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$3MM
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The Definite Maybe (1997)
Wolfe Rollins, Executive Producer Wolfe Rollins, Executive Producer See fewer |
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Deconstructing Harry (1997)
Richard, Performer ("When the Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbin' Along") Richard, Performer ("When the Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbin' Along") See fewer |
$20MM
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$356K
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$11MM
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$11MM
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$35K
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$538K
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$538K
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$38K
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$2.9MM
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$2.9MM
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$36K
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$686K
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$686K
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The Last Good Time (1994)
Director, Producer, Writer (screenplay) Director, Producer, Writer (screenplay) See fewer |
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City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994)
Dr. Jeffrey Sanborn (uncredited) Dr. Jeffrey Sanborn (uncredited) See fewer |
$40MM
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$12MM
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$44MM
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$44MM
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$4MM
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$11MM
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$11MM
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$3.3MM
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$3.6MM
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$3.9MM
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$314K
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$4.5MM
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$10MM
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$230K
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$25MM
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$25MM
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$12MM
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$36K
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$7.3MM
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$7.3MM
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$14MM
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$2.8MM
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$8.1MM
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$8.1MM
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$3MM
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$278K
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$871K
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$871K
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$25K
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$25K
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$25K
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Stephen King's Golden Tales (1985)
(Video) - Writer (segments: Do Not Open This Box) Writer (segments: Do Not Open This Box) See fewer |
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$28MM
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$7.4MM
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$40MM
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$40MM
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Nothing Lasts Forever (1984)
Guy with sunglasses in espresso bar (uncredited) Guy with sunglasses in espresso bar (uncredited) See fewer |
$3MM
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$13MM
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$8.2MM
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$8.2MM
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$12MM
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$98K
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$41MM
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$41MM
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$8.6MM
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$65K
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$8.1MM
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$8.1MM
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$175K
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$20MM
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$20MM
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$500K
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$8K
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$20MM
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$1.8MM
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$135MM
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$307MM
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Report to the Commissioner (1975)
Joey Egan (as Robert Balaban) Joey Egan (as Robert Balaban) See fewer |
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$18MM
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$1.8MM
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$3.6MM
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$45MM
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$45MM
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Past Television (68 titles) | Episodes |
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1
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The Harper House (2021)
(TV Series) - Frederick / Buck Mastiff (1 episode, 2021) Frederick / Buck Mastiff (1 episode, 2021) See fewer
Destination Funeral/Making the Lie Real (Oct
28,
2021)
Season 1,
Episode 9
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Frederick / Buck Mastiff (voice)
Frederick / Buck Mastiff (voice)
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1
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6
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1
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The Simpsons (2021)
(TV Series) - Narrator (1 episode, 2021) Narrator (1 episode, 2021) See fewer
The Dad-Feelings Limited (Jan
3,
2021)
Season 32,
Episode 11
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Narrator (voice)
Narrator (voice)
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1
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20
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8
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Broad City (2015–2019)
(TV Series) - Arthur Wexler (3 episodes, 2015) Arthur Wexler (3 episodes, 2015) See fewer |
3
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Animals. (2018)
(TV Series) - Bob Balaban (2 episodes, 2018) Bob Balaban (2 episodes, 2018) See fewer
The Democratic People's Republic of Kitty City (Sep
21,
2018)
Season 3,
Episode 8
-
Bob Balaban (voice)
Bob Balaban (voice)
See fewer
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2
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5
|
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Graves (2016)
(TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 2016), Secretary Burns (1 episode, 2016) Director (2 episodes, 2016), Secretary Burns (1 episode, 2016) See fewer
Nothing Can Come of Nothing (Oct
30,
2016)
Season 1,
Episode 3
-
Secretary Burns,
Director
Secretary Burns,
Director
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2
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3
|
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2016)
(TV Series) - Crazy Walter (1 episode, 2016) Crazy Walter (1 episode, 2016) See fewer |
1
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Show Me a Hero (2015)
(TV Mini-series) - Judge Leonard B. Sand (4 episodes, 2015) Judge Leonard B. Sand (4 episodes, 2015) See fewer
Episode #1.6 (Aug
30,
2015)
Season 1,
Episode 6
-
Judge Leonard B. Sand
Judge Leonard B. Sand
See fewer
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4
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3
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5
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3
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Above Average Presents (2014)
(TV Series) - The Judge (1 episode, 2014) The Judge (1 episode, 2014) See fewer |
1
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Family Tree (2013)
(TV Series) - Melvin Schmelff / Tumbleweed Tim (1 episode, 2013) Melvin Schmelff / Tumbleweed Tim (1 episode, 2013) See fewer |
1
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Nurse Jackie (2011–2012)
(TV Series) - Director (4 episodes, 2011) Director (4 episodes, 2011) See fewer |
4
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The Good Wife (2011–2012)
(TV Series) - Gordon Higgs (2 episodes, 2011) Gordon Higgs (2 episodes, 2011) See fewer |
2
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Web Therapy (2011)
(TV Series) - Ted Mitchell (1 episode, 2011) Ted Mitchell (1 episode, 2011) See fewer |
1
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Web Therapy (2008)
(TV Series) - Ted Mitchell (3 episodes, 2008) Ted Mitchell (3 episodes, 2008) See fewer |
3
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1
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1
|
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The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman (2006–2007)
(TV Series) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer |
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Tom Goes to the Mayor (2006)
(TV Series) - Walt Pickle (1 episode, 2006) Walt Pickle (1 episode, 2006) See fewer |
1
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3
|
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The Exonerated (2005)
(TV Movie) - Director, Executive Producer Director, Executive Producer See fewer |
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The First Amendment Project: No Joking (2004)
(TV Movie) - Self, Director, Writer Self, Director, Writer See fewer |
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The Twilight Zone (2002–2003)
(TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 2002) Director (2 episodes, 2002) See fewer |
2
|
The Education of Max Bickford (2002)
(TV Series) - Dr. Lowell Sherman (1 episode, 2002) Dr. Lowell Sherman (1 episode, 2002) See fewer
I Never Schlunged My Father (Jan
27,
2002)
Season 1,
Episode 13
-
Dr. Lowell Sherman
Dr. Lowell Sherman
See fewer
|
1
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2
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1
|
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Now and Again (2000)
(TV Series) - Frederick Lizzard (1 episode, 2000), Director (1 episode, 2000) Frederick Lizzard (1 episode, 2000), Director (1 episode, 2000) See fewer
Lizzard's Tale (Mar
31,
2000)
Season 1,
Episode 18
-
Frederick Lizzard,
Director
Frederick Lizzard,
Director
See fewer
|
1
|
The West Wing (2000)
(TV Series) - Ted Marcus (1 episode, 2000) Ted Marcus (1 episode, 2000) See fewer |
1
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Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1999)
(TV Series) - Bob Balaban (1 episode, 1999) Bob Balaban (1 episode, 1999) See fewer
Expert Witness (Dec
24,
1999)
Season 6,
Episode 15
-
Bob Balaban (voice)
Bob Balaban (voice)
See fewer
|
1
|
Strangers with Candy (1999)
(TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 1999) Director (1 episode, 1999) See fewer |
1
|
Friends (1999)
(TV Series) - Frank Buffay Sr. (1 episode, 1999) Frank Buffay Sr. (1 episode, 1999) See fewer
The One with Joey's Bag (Feb
4,
1999)
Season 5,
Episode 13
-
Frank Buffay Sr.
Frank Buffay Sr.
See fewer
|
1
|
1
|
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SUBWAYStories: Tales from the Underground (1997)
(TV Movie) - Director (segments: 5: 24, The) Director (segments: 5: 24, The) See fewer |
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1995)
(TV Series) - Warren Littlefield (1 episode, 1995) Warren Littlefield (1 episode, 1995) See fewer
Harry Connick Jr./Stephen King/Cold Water Flat (May
5,
1995)
Season 2,
Episode 155
-
Warren Littlefield (uncredited)
Warren Littlefield (uncredited)
See fewer
|
1
|
Legend (1995)
(TV Series) - Harry Parver (2 episodes, 1995), Director (1 episode, 1995) Harry Parver (2 episodes, 1995), Director (1 episode, 1995) See fewer
Revenge of the Herd (Jul
4,
1995)
Season 1,
Episode 9
-
Harry Parver,
Director
Harry Parver,
Director
See fewer
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2
|
5
|
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Unnatural Pursuits (1992)
(TV Series) - Lou Finkleberg (1 episode, 1992) Lou Finkleberg (1 episode, 1992) See fewer |
1
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Eerie, Indiana (1991–1992)
(TV Series) - Director (3 episodes, 1991) Director (3 episodes, 1991) See fewer |
3
|
1
|
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Tales from the Darkside (1983–1988)
(TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 1983), Writer (1 episode, 1988), Production Consultant (1 episode, 1988) Director (1 episode, 1983), Writer (1 episode, 1988), Production Consultant (1 episode, 1988) See fewer
Do Not Open This Box (May
15,
1988)
Season 4,
Episode 15
-
Production Consultant,
Writer
Production Consultant,
Writer
See fewer
|
2
|
Invisible Thread (1987)
(TV Short) - Self (uncredited), Director Self (uncredited), Director See fewer |
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Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
(TV Series) - Jo-Jo Gillespie (1 episode, 1987), Director (1 episode, 1985) Jo-Jo Gillespie (1 episode, 1987), Director (1 episode, 1985) See fewer |
2
|
Miami Vice (1985–1986)
(TV Series) - Ira Stone (2 episodes, 1985) Ira Stone (2 episodes, 1985) See fewer |
2
|
Maude (1976–1977)
(TV Series) - Ambrose Riley (1 episode, 1976), Writer (story by) (1 episode, 1977) Ambrose Riley (1 episode, 1976), Writer (story by) (1 episode, 1977) See fewer
Phillip's Birthday Party (Oct
31,
1977)
Season 6,
Episode 6
-
Writer
(story by)
Writer
(story by)
See fewer
|
2
|
2
|
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Love, American Style (1971)
(TV Series) - Nick (segment "Love and the Fuzz") (1 episode, 1971) Nick (segment "Love and the Fuzz") (1 episode, 1971) See fewer
Love and the Fuzz/Love and the Groupie/Love and the Housekeeper/Love and Women's Lib (Mar
12,
1971)
Season 2,
Episode 24
-
Nick (segment "Love and the Fuzz")
Nick (segment "Love and the Fuzz")
See fewer
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1
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1
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Hank (1965)
(TV Series) - Harvey Weatly (1 episode, 1965) Harvey Weatly (1 episode, 1965) See fewer
Will the Real Harvey Wheatley Please Stand Up? (Sep
24,
1965)
Season 1,
Episode 2
-
Harvey Weatly (as Robert Balaban)
Harvey Weatly (as Robert Balaban)
See fewer
|
1
|
Self (71 titles) |
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The Talk (2023)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest Co-Host (1 episode, 2023) Self - Guest Co-Host (1 episode, 2023) See fewer
Cheech Marin (Jan
25,
2023)
Season 13,
Episode 85
-
Self - Guest Co-Host
Self - Guest Co-Host
See fewer
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Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy (2022)
Self - Actor, Director Self - Actor, Director See fewer |
Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast (2020)
(Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2020) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2020) See fewer |
WTF with Marc Maron (2018)
(Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2018) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2018) See fewer |
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction (2018)
(TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2018) Self (1 episode, 2018) See fewer |
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2015)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2015) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2015) See fewer |
Le grand journal de Canal+ (2014)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2014) Self (1 episode, 2014) See fewer |
Vivement dimanche prochain (2014)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2014) Self (1 episode, 2014) See fewer |
Made in Hollywood (2012–2014)
(TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2012) Self (2 episodes, 2012) See fewer
The Lego Movie/That Awkward Moment/The Monuments Men (Feb
8,
2014)
Season 9,
Episode 18
-
Self
Self
See fewer
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Good Morning America (2014)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2014) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2014) See fewer |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2014)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2014) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2014) See fewer
George Clooney/Matt Damon/John Goodman/Cate Blanchett/Bob Balaban/Bill Murray (Feb
6,
2014)
Season 12,
Episode 20
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Self - Guest
Self - Guest
See fewer
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Up Close with Carrie Keagan (2014)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2014) Self (1 episode, 2014) See fewer |
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood (2010)
(TV Mini-series) - Self - Actor, Director (4 episodes, 2010) Self - Actor, Director (4 episodes, 2010) See fewer
Fade Out, Fade In (Dec
13,
2010)
Season 1,
Episode 7
-
Self - Actor, Director
Self - Actor, Director
See fewer
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Recount: A Conversation Between Bob Balaban and the Real Ben Ginsberg (2008)
(Video) - Self Self See fewer |
Recount: The True Inside Story of the 2000 Presidential Election (2008)
(Video) - Self Self See fewer |
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (2002)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2002) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2002) See fewer
Josh Hartnett/Bob Balaban/Greg Behrendt (Feb
26,
2002)
Season 9,
Episode 78
-
Self - Guest
Self - Guest
See fewer
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HBO First Look (2001)
(TV Series) - Self / Elvin Clyde (1 episode, 2001) Self / Elvin Clyde (1 episode, 2001) See fewer |
The Making of 'Jakob the Liar' (1999)
(Video) - Self / Kowalsky (uncredited) Self / Kowalsky (uncredited) See fewer |
Directors on Directors (1997– )
(TV Series) - Director (1 episode), Self (1 episode) Director (1 episode), Self (1 episode) See fewer |
The Mike Douglas Show (1978)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1978) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1978) See fewer |
The Irv Kupcinet Show (1971)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1971) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1971) See fewer |
The Lee Phillip Show (1971)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1971) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1971) See fewer |
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1968)
(TV Special) - Self - 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' cast Self - 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' cast See fewer |
The 41st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1967)
(TV Special) - Self - 'You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown' cast member Self - 'You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown' cast member See fewer |
Archive Footage (3 titles) |
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The Beat with Ari Melber (2022)
(TV Series) - Russell Dalrymple (1 episode, 2022) Russell Dalrymple (1 episode, 2022) See fewer
02-15-2022 (Feb
15,
2022)
Russell Dalrymple (archive footage)
Russell Dalrymple (archive footage)
See fewer
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Welcome to the Basement (2014–2016)
(TV Series) - Self / Orr / Arthur Rosenberg (3 episodes, 2014) Self / Orr / Arthur Rosenberg (3 episodes, 2014) See fewer
Star Wars, Buster Keaton, Dinosaur (Jan
1,
2016)
Season 4,
Episode 25
-
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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America at the Movies (1976)
Orr (archive footage) (uncredited) Orr (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer |
Other (2 titles) |
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