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An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn (1997) -- Alan Smithee wants to remove his name from the biggest movie flop.

"Shorties Watchin' Shorties" (2004): Season 1: Episode 8 -- Killer stand-up moments from Lewis Black, Bobcat Goldthwait and others are brought to animated life through the eyes of two under-supervised, over-sophisticated infants in this Comedy Central original series.

The Mask (1994) -- Bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss is transformed into a manic super-hero when he wears a mysterious mask.

"Shorties Watchin' Shorties" (2004): Season 1: Episode 6 -- Killer stand-up moments from Richard Jeni, Kathleen Madigan and others are brought to animated life through the eyes of two under-supervised, over-sophisticated infants in this Comedy Central original series.

"Shorties Watchin' Shorties" (2004): Season 1: Episode 1 -- Killer stand-up moments from Jay Mohr, Dennis Leary and others are brought to animated life through the eyes of two under-supervised, over-sophisticated infants in this Comedy Central original series.

Overview

Date of Birth:

14 April 1957, Brooklyn, New York, USA more

Date of Death:

10 March 2007, West Hollywood, California, USA more

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Trivia:

Graduated from NYC's Hunter College (a B.A. in political science, with honors) more

STARmeter:

Down 30% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.

Awards:

2 wins more

NewsDesk:
(7 articles)

A Look at The Tragic Side of Comedy
(From TVGuide - Breaking News. 24 June 2009, 9:41 AM, PDT)
To Paraphrase Thomas Jefferson, People Get the Trek They Deserve
(From Huffington Post. 19 May 2009, 9:22 AM, PDT)

Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Chasing Robert (2007)	Rich the Bookie	2007	-	-

2.	"Everybody Hates Chris" (2005)	White Cop (1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	8.1 (67)
	1 TV episode: "Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Rejection (#2.1)" White Cop
3.	"Comedians Unleashed" (2002)	Host (unknown episodes)	2002	-	-

4.	An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn (1997)	Jerry Glover	1997	-	3.4 (2,054)
	AKAs: Burn Hollywood Burn (UK: video title)
5.	Dad's Week Off (1997) (TV)	Bernie	1997	-	4.4 (132)
	AKAs: National Lampoon's 'Dad's Week Off' (USA: complete title)
6.	"Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist" (1995)	Richard (1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	8.2 (823)
	1 TV episode: "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist: Monte Carlo (#3.1)" (voice) Richard
7.	"Platypus Man" (1995)	Richard Jeni (13 episodes, 1995)	1995	-	5.4 (30)
	13 TV episodes: "Platypus Man: Dying to Live (#1.13)" Richard Jeni "Platypus Man: Out of the Mouths of Babes (#1.12)" Richard Jeni "Platypus Man: Lower East Side Story (#1.11)" Richard Jeni "Platypus Man: Without a Hitch (#1.10)" Richard Jeni "Platypus Man: Both Sides Now (#1.9)" Richard Jeni 8 episodes not shown.
8.	"Batman" (1992)	Host (1 episode, 1994)	1994	-	9.2 (7,078)
	AKAs: Batman: The Animated Series (USA: promotional title) The Adventures of Batman & Robin (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: "Batman: Make 'Em Laugh (#3.7)" (voice) Host
9.	The Mask (1994)	Charlie Schumaker	1994	$321M	6.6 (64,935)

10.	"Caroline's Comedy Hour" (1989)	Host (unknown episodes, 1992-1994)	1992	-	5.3 (7)

11.	Bird (1988)	Morello	1988	-	7.2 (3,522)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005) (TV)	(special material written by)	2005	-	5.7 (738)

2.	Richard Jeni: A Big Steaming Pile of Me (2005) (TV)	(writer)	2005	-	7.7 (116)

3.	"Comedy Central Presents" (1998)	(1 episode, 2002)	2002	-	8.2 (316)
	1 TV episode: "Comedy Central Presents: Richard Jeni (#6.3)" (writer)
4.	Richard Jeni: A Good Catholic Boy (1997) (TV)	(writer)	1997	-	6.6 (46)

5.	"Platypus Man" (1995)	(13 episodes, 1995)	1995	-	5.4 (30)
	13 TV episodes: "Platypus Man: Dying to Live (#1.13)" (stand-up comedy) "Platypus Man: Out of the Mouths of Babes (#1.12)" (stand-up comedy) "Platypus Man: Lower East Side Story (#1.11)" (stand-up comedy) "Platypus Man: Without a Hitch (#1.10)" (stand-up comedy) "Platypus Man: Both Sides Now (#1.9)" (stand-up comedy) 8 episodes not shown.
6.	Richard Jeni: Platypus Man (1992) (TV)	(writer)	1992	-	8.7 (48)

7.	Richard Jeni: Crazy from the Heat (1991) (TV)	(writer)	1991	-	9.6 (15)

8.	Richard Jeni: The Boy from New York City (1989) (TV)	(writer)	1989	-	-

Miscellaneous Crew View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	"Platypus Man" (1995)	creative consultant (13 episodes, 1995)	1995	-	5.4 (30)
		13 TV episodes: "Platypus Man: Dying to Live (#1.13)" (creative consultant) "Platypus Man: Out of the Mouths of Babes (#1.12)" (creative consultant) "Platypus Man: Lower East Side Story (#1.11)" (creative consultant) "Platypus Man: Without a Hitch (#1.10)" (creative consultant) "Platypus Man: Both Sides Now (#1.9)" (creative consultant) 8 episodes not shown.

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Richard Jeni: A Good Catholic Boy (1997) (TV)	(executive producer)	1997	-	6.6 (46)

2.	Richard Jeni: Platypus Man (1992) (TV)	(executive producer)	1992	-	8.7 (48)

3.	Richard Jeni: Crazy from the Heat (1991) (TV)	(executive producer)	1991	-	9.6 (15)

4.	Richard Jeni: The Boy from New York City (1989) (TV)	(executive producer)	1989	-	-

Music Department View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Richard Jeni: Platypus Man (1992) (TV)	(composer: song "I'm A Platypus Man" / title theme)	1992	-	8.7 (48)

Director View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Richard Jeni: Crazy from the Heat (1991) (TV)	(film sequences)	1991	-	9.6 (15)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005)	Himself (1 episode, 2005)	2005	-	7.0 (14)
	1 TV episode: "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: (#1.17)" Himself
2.	"I Love the '90s: Part Deux" (2005)	Himself	2005	-	7.4 (261)

3.	Richard Jeni: A Big Steaming Pile of Me (2005) (TV)	Himself	2005	-	7.7 (116)

4.	The Aristocrats (2005)	Himself	2005	-	6.4 (9,731)
	AKAs: The @r!$t* (r@t$ (USA: promotional title)
5.	"Shorties Watchin' Shorties" (2004)	Himself (3 episodes, 2004)	2004	-	6.0 (102)
	3 TV episodes: "Shorties Watchin' Shorties: (#1.8)" Himself "Shorties Watchin' Shorties: (#1.6)" Himself "Shorties Watchin' Shorties: (#1.1)" Himself
6.	"Pyramid" (2002)	Himself (2 episodes, 2003-2004)	2004	-	6.4 (35)
	AKAs: The $100,000 Pyramid (USA: alternative title) 2 TV episodes: "Pyramid: (2004-05-25)" Himself "Pyramid: (2003-12-22)" Himself
7.	"Hollywood Squares" (1998)	Guest Appearance (26 episodes, 1998-2004)	2004	-	5.0 (175)
	AKAs: H² (USA: promotional abbreviation) H2: Hollywood Squares (USA: fifth season title) 26 TV episodes: "Hollywood Squares: (2004-05-17)" Guest Appearance "Hollywood Squares: (2004-01-30)" Guest Appearance "Hollywood Squares: (2004-01-29)" Guest Appearance "Hollywood Squares: (2004-01-28)" Guest Appearance "Hollywood Squares: (2004-01-27)" Guest Appearance 21 episodes not shown.
8.	"Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time" (2004)	Himself - Panelist/#57	2004	-	6.9 (94)

9.	"Pet Star" (2003)	Celebrity Judge #1 / Judge (3 episodes, 2003)	2003	-	6.8 (7)
	3 TV episodes: "Pet Star: (#2.17)" Judge "Pet Star: (#2.3)" Celebrity Judge #1 "Pet Star: (#2.1)" Celebrity Judge #1
10.	"The View" (1997)	Himself (1 episode, 2003)	2003	-	2.9 (2,052)
	1 TV episode: "The View: (2003-04-03)" Himself
11.	"Comedy Central Presents" (1998)	Himself (1 episode, 2002)	2002	-	8.2 (316)
	1 TV episode: "Comedy Central Presents: Richard Jeni (#6.3)" Himself
12.	"Rank" (2001)	Himself (1 episode, 2002)	2002	-	4.3 (10)
	1 TV episode: "Rank: 25 Toughest Stars" Himself
13.	Open Mic (2000)	Himself	2000	-	6.8 (38)

14.	"Match Game" (1998)	Himself / panelist (unknown episodes)	1998	-	6.0 (11)

15.	"The Daily Show" (1996)	Himself (2 episodes, 1997)	1997	-	9.0 (24)
	AKAs: A Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title) Jon Stewart (Australia) The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title) The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition (International: English title: cut version) 2 TV episodes: "The Daily Show: (1997-10-21)" Himself "The Daily Show: (1997-07-14)" Himself
16.	Richard Jeni: A Good Catholic Boy (1997) (TV)	Himself	1997	-	6.6 (46)

17.	"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992)	Himself / Himself - Comedian (2 episodes, 1993-1996)	1996	-	6.8 (472)
	AKAs: Jay Leno (Australia) 2 TV episodes: "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: (1996-06-20)" Himself "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: (1993-01-29)" Himself - Comedian
18.	Comic Relief VII (1995) (TV)	Himself	1995	-	6.1 (25)

19.	Totally Bill Hicks (1994) (V)	Himself	1994	-	8.8 (438)
	AKAs: Totally Bill Hicks Featuirng 'It's Just a Ride' & 'Revelations'
20.	Richard Jeni: Platypus Man (1992) (TV)	Himself	1992	-	8.7 (48)

21.	Richard Jeni: Crazy from the Heat (1991) (TV)	Himself	1991	-	9.6 (15)

22.	Richard Jeni: The Boy from New York City (1989) (TV)	Himself	1989	-	-

23.	The 12th Annual Young Comedians Special (1988) (TV)	Himself	1988	-	-

24.	"Comedy Club" (1987)	Himself	1987	-	-

25.	"Showtime Comedy Club Network" (1987)	Himself	1987	-	-

Archive Footage
	1.	"The View"
		1 TV episode: Episode dated 12 March 2007 (2007) Himself
	2.	"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"
		1 TV episode: Episode dated 12 March 2007 (2007) Himself

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