Emo Philips
Also Known As: Philip Soltanec
Biography: Emo Philips (born Philip Soltanec, February 7, 1956) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, writer and producer. His stand-up comedy persona makes use of paraprosdokians spoken in a wandering falsetto tone of voice. The confused, childlike delivery of his material produces the intended comic timing in a manner invoking the "wisdom of children" or the idiot savant. (From Wikipedia)
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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The Aristocrats
Overview: One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-07-29
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Behind The Dementia
Overview: Documentary on Dr. Demento which was produced for AlCon 2000
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-05-20
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The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
Overview: When the British Amnesty shows finally resumed in 1987 after a six-year hiatus, the show format was retooled in an effort to take advantage of the growing number of rock musicians supporting Amnesty. Instead of the live show being primarily a comedy show with a few musical cameos, the event made a point of giving equal emphasis to the comedy and the music.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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Journey to the Center of the Earth
Overview: An English nanny and one of two brothers fall down a Hawaiian cave, all the way to Atlantis.
Genres: Fantasy Action Science Fiction Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-07-30
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The Can Man
Overview: Comedy short.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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Stalking Emo
Overview: Two young filmmakers travel the country following comedy legend Emo Philips to literally multiple shows, interviewing his fans to discover the true nature of their fixation with coleslaw enthusiast and comedian, Emo Philips.
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Original Language: en
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Weird Al Yankovic: Behind the Music
Overview: VH1's Behind the Music Special for Weird Al Yankovic
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-07-04
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Meet the Parents
Overview: Greg meets his girlfriend's parents for the first time.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-07-01
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Emo Philips: An American Mammal in London
Overview: Emo Phillips Showtime Special.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-01
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SXSW Comedy with Natasha Leggero - Part Two
Overview: Actress and comedian Natasha Leggero hosts an all-star lineup of the most hilarious minds in comedy, including Emo Phillips, Sean Patton, Ian Edwards, Kurt Braunohler and Eliza Skinner.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-03-17
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Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Overview: Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle, this biopic takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.
Genres: Music Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-09-08
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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
Overview: After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth weekend concert in 1988, Amnesty returned to the original formula that had been so successful in the 1976-1981 era with a primary focus on comedy. Pat Duffy was dropped from organising any further benefit events for Amnesty and for the 1989 show, Amnesty hired producer Judith Holder.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Amnesty International's Big 30
Overview: In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversary live at Radio City Music Hall.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-12-28
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The Facts
Overview: Originally a pilot that aired as a late movie on the CBS network. it was never picked up to continue as a series. It featured Phil Hartman, Richard Lewis, Richard Belzer, and has appearances by young Bob Saget and Emo Phillips. Very obscure, it wasn't included in any of the mentioned performers' filmographies until 2024.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-06-01
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Desperation Boulevard
Overview: An ex-child star (Judy Tenuta) tries to reclaim her former fame.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-06-01
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The Seventh Python
Overview: Sean Connors Films, Ltd. Presents a Frozen Pictures production of The Seventh Python, a nonfiction musical feature film based on the life, work and unplanned career of musical satirist Neil Innes. The Seventh Python traces one man’s winding path of whimsy as he flirts with destiny at the edge of fame with incredibly influential and unusually lasting work that keeps one foot each planted in the worlds of comedy and rock ‘n’ roll. From the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band to Monty Python's Flying Circus and The Rutles, to his Ego Warrior campaign and his insistence on wearing a plastic duck on his head, Neil Innes has proven to be the greatest musical comedy satirist of the past fifty years.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-06-26
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Negligee and Underpants Party
Overview: 1988 Pay-Per-View special. Excellent appearances by a lot of great comedians and great rock musicians help this video great. The Star Search segment features Howard Stern, Emo Phillips, Judy Tenuta and Richard Belzer as judges who judge a comedy segment where Jackie "The Jokeman" Martling and Steve O battle it out for the greatest comedy ever.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-02-28
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UHF
Overview: The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-07-21
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Emo Philips Live! At the Hasty Pudding Theatre
Overview: Stand up comedy
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-03-28
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Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe
Overview: Phineas and Ferb travel across the galaxy to rescue their older sister Candace, who has been abducted by aliens and taken to a utopia in a far-off planet, free of her pesky little brothers.
Genres: Family Animation Science Fiction Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-08-27
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Relative Strangers
Overview: An uptight professional meets his lower-class biological parents for the first time.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-05-01
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