Scott Capurro
Also Known As: Scott Allan Capurro, Scott A. Capurro
Biography: Scott A. Capurro is an American comedian, writer and actor based in San Francisco. His comedy material is deliberately provocative, referring often to gay life and culture, politics, race and racism, and popular culture. "I don't give a shit about those who don't like my work," he snaps. "I'm never going to win them over anyway, so why bother? My work is for a discerning audience who don't have knee-jerk responses." — Interview with Veronica Lee, The Evening Standard, November 6, 2000
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, USA
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Mrs. Doubtfire
Overview: Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as a British nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have been from the start.
Genres: Comedy Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-11-24
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The Nazi Pug: Joke or Hate?
Overview: Markus Meechan is a criminal. Guilty of posting a YouTube video judged “grossly offensive” and containing menacing, anti-Semitic and racist material. He claims the video was a joke. Others claim, Markus is a Nazi. But what does the prosecution of a YouTube comedian mean for freedom of expression – is a censorious state overstepping the mark? Or are there some things you just shouldn’t joke about?
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-07-29
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The Truth About Gay Animals
Overview: Examines the subject of homosexuality in animals. Scott Capurro visited various collections of captive animals to observe animals which had been reported to exhibit homosexual behaviour, and interviewed the staff about this. The show also included an interview with anti-gay rights campaigner and politician, Janet Young, where Capurro showed Young a video of a variety of male-male intercourse and female-female mating attempts in various animal species, and then asked her to comment on whether this influenced her views about its "unnaturalness"
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-04-22
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Overview: Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.
Genres: Adventure Action Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-05-19
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Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry
Overview: Robin Williams. The comic genius with an electric mind, with a range of talent that left us breathless. The one who amazed and kept us entertained until the very end, and whose sole purpose in life was to make people laugh. Living life to the fullest, he went from one memorable film role to the other. But behind the upbeat, frenzied facade of Robin Williams was a sensitive and vulnerable man, deeply plagued by depression and haunted by his demons. Few comedians have ever been as beloved as Robin Williams. His story is full of tragic moments. It inspires us to look past the mask of those people who seem to have a perfect life. His legacy, reaching way beyond his body of work, lives on. We look back at the journey and tragic loss of a unique comic legend...and one of the greatest comedians of all time.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-03-30
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Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2014
Overview: Annual countdown of the 40 most shocking celebrity moments of the year.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-12-28
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All Out Comedy
Overview: Laugh out loud at Bay Area comedians Scott Capurro, Marilyn Pittman, Tom Ammiano, and Karen Ripley-taped lived at Josie's Cabaret and Juice Joint in San Francisco.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-06-30
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We're Funny That Way
Overview: Live performance clips are combined with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews in which the performers candidly share their life experiences, offer insights into the art of comedy, and discuss the obstacles facing gays and other minorities within the entertainment industry. Diverse in their approaches these performers share a talent for humor which speaks to universal human experience. What emerges is a hilarious and inspiring film about the power of laughter to communicate, heal, and transcend social prejudices.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-01-01
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