Robin Williams once said “Comedy is acting out your Optimism”(Imbd.com). In some way, shape, or form, all are comedians, even if ourselves don’t see it. Mr. Williams was a great comedian, actor, writer, producer, and anything that would have something to do with movies he most likely did. Anything that would make people laugh like movies he was usually cast for the role. He loved to act, and he loved to make people laugh once he said “Laughter is the greatest medicine”( imdb.com). Williams has changed our perception on how we see comedy, and how it makes us feel.
Robin McLaurin Williams was born on July 21, 1951 to a model from Mississippi and a Ford Motor Company Executive from Indiana(Imdb.com). Laurie McLaurin(Janin) and Robert Fitzgerald Williams were the proud parents of Robin. He was born in Chicago Illinois but his Ancestry wouldn’t show you that because he was English,
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he was called horrible names because he was chubby and played alone in the families big home. Robin wanted to be accepted in school so bad that he wanted to really find a way to make the other kids like him. He didn’t care how much they liked him he just wanted them to stop the bullying. Robin realized that he was really good at making people laugh so as a way to be accepted he made the other children laugh. Finally after hard work on voice studying and trying so hard to fit in he was accepted just by making something as tiny as laughter happen. Williams graduated and attended Claremont Men's College, studying political science and playing soccer. Robin quickly realized he didn’t want to play soccer for the rest of him life so he took lessons on improvisation at Claremont. Robin was at the head of his class in improve, they said that all of his practice over the years had really paid off and he was a wonderful comedian from what they had heard. He had all the skills he needed to be a comedian.
If I were to ask you to think of a name that best defines the role of funniest and most ridiculous person in Hollywood, I would bet that several of you would come up with the name Will Ferrell. This shouldn't come as a surprise to any of you as Ferrell has filled hilarious roles in recent years such as Buddy the elf, Ricky Bobby the racecar driver, Ron Burgandy the anchorman, Chaz Michael Michaels the figure skater, and many others. Ferrell has become a modern comical titan as he blew away Saturday Night Live with some of the best ratings in history and has developed into one of Hollywood's funniest and highest paid comical actors. With the way that he can pull off dumb humor and make people fall out of their chairs laughing time and time again, it seems that Ferrell was destined to be a comic from the start, but it wasn't always that way. Although he is now regarded as one of the funniest and highest paid comical actors in Hollywood, Ferrell's comic acting career probably spawned from a childhood hunger that for a long time, even Ferrell himself was unaware of.
Generally, when someone is said to be the “best” at something, it is an arbitrary title given to someone by another person based purely of of their own narrow viewpoint. This it true when talking about the best actor, however, there may be a way to determine the best actor on a variety of criteria. Though some may think otherwise, Danny DeVito is a phenomenal actor, who may be considered one of the best in the industry, from his range as an actor, to the sheer number of awards he has won or been nominated for, or even his projects outside of film, he seems to have it all compared to all other actors.
Comedy in many ways is a form of art. People use comedy as a catalyst for conversation, a way to cope with grief and as a way to help deal with real world situations. Not everyone has a sense of humor and so many people have differing views on what they believe is funny. Comedy is often thinking outside of the box and having a different view on regular situations that occur in day to day life. Mitch Hedberg seen these regular situations and found a way to put them into a perspective many would never imagine. Hedberg was a very strange comedian with a unique style that other comedians could not pull off on stage. Everything from his comedic style to his appearance on stage is what had branded him as an individual in the comedic world. Mitch had a short lived life and had many problems during his
From these comedians, satirical humor expresses some opinions about political acts so people can view them more critically.
Throughout America’s history there have been countless influential leaders that have proudly been American. Those have held positions of politicians, soldiers, and . Kanye Omari West has opened the eyes of today's generation and still continues to shape American history. His musical influence has transformed the lives of countless people. Inspiring many to stand up and fight for what they believe in is something Kanye West continues to do even today.. Also, opening the eyes of many to racial injustice towards African American citizens. I’ll further elaborate my claim in the following paragraphs using historical evidence.
performances. Jerry used a form of comedy that no one had ever seen before. He
Through comedy and drama, Robin Williams, has overcome many obstacles to achieve his American Dream. Robin McLaurin Williams was born on July 21,1951 in Chicago. Both of his parents were middle aged with grown children so Williams was raised as an only child. His father was a Ford Motor Company executive
Would you be concerned if the United States governments decided to test nuclear bombs and had their fallout landing in your backyard? As an American citizen I would never dream that the government would bomb its own people however this is exactly what happened in the southern Utah desert starting on January 27, 1951 and continuing through July 11, 1962. During those years the United States was right in the middle of the cold war so there was a great push to further develop our nuclear weapons to prepare for the threat of a possible nuclear war. To our Politicians it was simple the nuclear testing was for the greater good of the country and the southern Utah desert was “virtually uninhabited”.
Paul Newman is one of Hollywood's most talented and fascinating celebrities to ever live, and still remains a timeless icon of style. On top of that, he was a kind-hearted person who devoted his life and money to humanitarian causes. Here’s our list of little known facts about the actor. Stay tuned for part two, coming soon! Number Fifteen:
Will ferrell was born July 16 1967 in Irvine California, his dad was a musician and his mother a teacher. Growing up he loved attention and would even punch his own face just to make the girls in his class laugh. Later in life he attended the University of South Carolina. In College he took comedy classes and in those classes he took, was with some of the biggest names that have ever been on Saturday Night Live (SNL). He marries Viveca Paulin and has 3 kids.
According to Aristotle, “Comedy can be any colloquy or performance generally intended to amuse or stimulate laughter”. In modern times, comedy can be found in different forms, such as television, movies, theatres and stand-up comedy.
Paul Walker, a well-known American actor, who played a key role in The Fast and Furious sequence, died in a car accident on November 30, 2013 in Santa Clarita, California after attending a charity event for Reach Out Worldwide. Despite the fact that he died at the prompt age of forty, Paul lived a remarkably enthusiastic and valuable life. Walker was able to achieve the “American Dream” by keeping a generous attitude towards life, being determined to accomplish goals, maintaining a reputable personality, and by achieving success at such a young age.
Humor has been the source of entertainment throughout history. Today humor is practiced in movies, plays, songs, television shows and radio. Humor has brought fame and fortune to those who have mastered its power.
The nature of comedy has always left it somewhat resistant to critical analysis, and to some extent the same can be said for comedic actors. The class-clowns of Hollywood like Will Ferrell are often times constructed as being nothing more than amusing, so they seem like a simple case study.... ... middle of paper ... ...
If there is one way to bring a smile to someone’s face, it is laughter. Funny jokes, comical stunts, sarcasm- Every person is different when it comes to what makes them laugh. Some find dry humor comical. Others think sarcasm or joke-filled ranting are the best. ‘Comedy’ is such a broad term, broad enough to allow everyone to find something they find comical. In fact, ‘comedy’ includes a specific type of drama, one where the protagonist is joyful and happy endings are expected. Comedy is like a drug; it allows you to escape reality. When we say the word ‘comedy’ in the present, we are generally referring to a type of performance which provides humor. However, in its broadest sense, comedy has only one purpose: comedy makes people smile and