Patrice O'Neal
Biography: Comedian Patrice O'Neal was born in New York, but moved to Boston when he was just one year old. He was educated at West Roxbury High School and went on to attend Northeastern University, both in Boston. After this, various jobs followed including a sausage cart vendor at a train station, flower seller and popcorn seller at the Boston Garden Arena. In October 1992, O'Neal attended an open mic comedy night. He heckled one of the comedians, who challenged O'Neal to perform himself at the next open mic night. He did just that and so began his comedy career. Over the next 6 years, O'Neal became a fixture on the Boston comedy circuit. He then relocated to New York, becoming a regular at Manhattan's Comedy Cellar. After this, O'Neal moved to Los Angeles and radio, television and film projects followed. O'Neal appeared in various shows, both in acting roles and as himself. In 2005, he taped his own episode of "One Night Stand" (2005) and in 2011 he had his own Comedy Central special, 'Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room'. As well as on-screen projects, O'Neal worked on radio and continued as a stand-up in clubs and theaters. O'Neal's final screen appearance was in September 2011 when he took part in the Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen (2011) (TV). On November 29th 2011, Patrice O'Neal, who suffered from diabetes, passed away following complications from a stroke. He was 41.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 07, 1969
Deathday: November 29, 2011
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Known For
Patrice O'neal: Live at the Comedy Store in Hollywood
2004-10-10
Patrice O'neal: Live at the Comedy Store in Hollywood
Overview: Patrice O'Neal one hour set at the Comedy Store in Hollywood, California 2004
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-10
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Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room
2011-02-19
Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room
Overview: Filmed at the New York Comedy Festival, comedian Patrice O'Neal stars in his first and only full-length stand-up special. Featuring 40 minutes of additional content not seen on television, Patrice brings his trademark absurdism and friendly yet no-holds-barred style to material on race and gender politics, relationships and more.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-02-19
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Patrice O'Neal: Unreleased
Patrice O'Neal: Unreleased
Overview: Unreleased is an animated one-hour compilation of unheard bits from the DC Improv in which Patrice O’Neal recorded his chart topping posthumous album Mr P. In serving to keep his voice alive, Unreleased gives the fans a few more precious moments with Patrice in which he digs into the audience to inspire his unprecedented perspective on issues such as race, relationships, and sex.
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Original Language: en
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Nature Calls
2012-03-10
Nature Calls
Overview: Polar-opposite brothers Randy and Kirk never saw eye-to-eye, but their rivalry is taken to a new level when Randy hijacks Kirk's son's sleepover, taking the boys on a Scout Trip to remember.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-03-10
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Furry Vengeance
2010-04-30
Furry Vengeance
Overview: When real estate developer Dan Sanders finalizes plans to level a swath of pristine Oregon forest to make way for a soulless housing subdivision, a band of woodland creatures rises up to throw a monkey wrench into the greedy scheme. Just how much mischief from the furry critters can the businessman take before he calls it quits?
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-04-30
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25th Hour
2002-12-19
25th Hour
Overview: In New York City in the days following the events of 9/11, Monty Brogan is a convicted drug dealer about to start a seven-year prison sentence, and his final hours of freedom are devoted to hanging out with his closest buddies and trying to prepare his girlfriend for his extended absence.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-12-19
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Comedy Anatomy Presents: The Jim Norton Roast
2004-09-21
Comedy Anatomy Presents: The Jim Norton Roast
Overview: Shot in 2004, the Roast of Jim Norton was held at the world-famous Caroline's Comedy Club in New York, NY. It features some of the greatest comics of the New York scene, and is part of comedy history. Produced by Comedy Anatomy's own Masavia Greer, along with Yumi Akiyama, the Roast of Jim Norton was hosted by Rich Vos, and featured comedians Jim Florentine, Vanessa Hollingshead, Nick DiPaolo, Greg Giraldo, Laurie Kilmartin, Colin Quinn, Rev. Bob Levy, Ross Bennett, Ben Bailey, Opie & Anthony, the late Patrice O’Neal and Greg Giraldo (rest in peace), and of course, guest of honor Jim Norton.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-21
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The Patrice O'Neal Roast
2003-02-19
The Patrice O'Neal Roast
Overview: Shot in 2003, the Patrice O’Neal Roast was produced by Comedy Anatomy's own Masavia Greer, along with Yumi Akiyama. It features some of the greatest comics of the New York scene, and is part of comedy history. Held at NYC's Boston Comedy Club, the Patrice O'Neal Roast was hosted by Rich Vos and featured Robert Kelly, DC Benny, Vanessa Hollingshead, Colin Quinn, Todd Barry, Jim Norton, Bill Burr, Lynne Koplitz, Ben Bailey, Keith Robinson, and most importantly, Greg Giraldo AND the great Patrice O’Neal. Rest in peace, you are both missed. Many believe Patrice was one of the greatest comics to ever hit the stage, and that he died before getting the recognition he truly deserved. This roast is a look into his life, and the comics who loved him. BE ADVISED THAT THIS WAS PERFORMED 18 YEARS AGO (in 2003, before the digital release), SO PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THE PARLANCE OF THE TIMES. Quality of available recordings, at this time, is known to only be as high as 480p.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-02-19
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Head of State
2003-03-28
Head of State
Overview: When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, the Democratic party unexpectedly picks a Washington, D.C. alderman as his replacement.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-03-28
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Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen
2011-09-19
Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen
Overview: It's Charlie Sheen's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-09-19
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Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics
2005-11-01
Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics
Overview: Live from the International Montreal Comedy Festival, the funniest black comics ever take the stage - it's the world's largest and most prestigious comedy event!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-01
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In the Cut
2003-10-22
In the Cut
Overview: Following the gruesome murder of a young woman in her neighborhood, an English teacher living in New York City — as if to test the limits of her own safety —propels herself into an impossibly risky sexual liaison with a police detective.
Genres: Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-22
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Patrice O'Neal: One-Night Stand
2005-10-07
Patrice O'Neal: One-Night Stand
Overview: Actor/Comedian Patrice Oneal performs stand-up in this comedy special.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-07
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Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy
2005-03-20
Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy
Overview: Blue collar comedian Jeff Foxworthy is skewered by his fellow comedians, friends, and others.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-20
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Scary Movie 4
2006-04-12
Scary Movie 4
Overview: Cindy finds out the house she lives in is haunted by a little boy and goes on a quest to find out who killed him and why. Also, Alien "Tr-iPods" are invading the world and she has to uncover the secret in order to stop them.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-04-12
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Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy
2021-02-19
Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy
Overview: A documentary about the life and career of controversial stand-up comedian, Patrice O'Neal, who released only one special before his death in 2011.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-02-19
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Patrice O'Neal: Live!
2002-08-29
Patrice O'Neal: Live!
Overview: In an exuberant half-hour from 2002, Patrice O’Neal goes after the real ways we all feel about sex, race, and each other.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-29
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Paper Soldiers
2002-06-01
Paper Soldiers
Overview: Paper Soldiers follows an overeager burglar named Shawn (Kevin Hart) through the ups and downs of his short, stressful career.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-06-01
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