Robert Schimmel
Also Known As: Bob Shimmel , Robert Shimmel
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Adult: No
Birthday: January 16, 1950
Age: 75 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: September 03, 2010
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Blankman
Overview: Darryl is a childlike man with a genius for inventing various gadgets out of junk. When he stumbles on a method to make his clothes bulletproof, he decides to use his skills to be the lowest budgeted superhero of all.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Family Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-08-19
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A Low Down Dirty Shame
Overview: A black detective becomes embroiled in a web of danger while searching for a fortune in missing drug money. During the course of his investigation, he encounters various old connections, ultimately confronting the criminal responsible for Shame's expulsion from the force. He must also deal with two women, Angela, a beautiful old flame, and Peaches, his energetic but annoying sidekick.
Genres: Comedy Crime Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-23
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I Am Comic
Overview: Through unprecedented backstage access and candid interviews, the film weaves through the absurd world of the working comedian and reveals a crazy and hilarious psychological profile of its practitioners. We also follow retired comic Ritch Shydner's attempt to climb back on stage after a thirteen-year hiatus. At the top of his game in the 1980's, Shydner had HBO specials, shot five pilot TV shows, and numerous late night appearances (Carson, Letterman, Leno, etc.) but the big time eluded him. Equipped with the collective wisdom and nutty musings of over 80 of his peers, he gives it another shot. Does Ritch have what it takes to connect with today's young crowds and still get the laughs?
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-01-10
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Robert Schimmel: Unprotected
Overview: Stand-up comedy special starring uninhibited comic Robert Schimmel from the State Theater in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-11-13
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Robert Schimmel: Life Since Then
Overview: The comedian and best selling author of "Cancer on $5 a Day...How Humor Got Me Through the Toughest Journey of My Life," has plenty to say on everything from raising a 17 year old daughter, bargaining with the Almighty, and how not to make friends with a dolphin.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-14
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Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
Overview: Rodney Dangerfield hosts a showcase of comics including himself, Robert Schimmel, Bill Hicks, and Andrew Dice Clay, among others.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-02-13
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Dirty Dirty Jokes
Overview: A stand-up concert featuring six of the most hilarious comedians around. Hosted by Redd Foxx, the topic of the evening is sex in all of its funny forms. Not for the easily offended!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Dark Seduction
Overview: A hard-boiled love triangle between a private eye and two bloodsucking dames. The film was actually shot in 1984 and was considered lost and unfinished for decades before being rediscovered and completed by Greg Travis, the film's star, co-writer and director. It was then briefly screened in theaters and ushered out onto VOD.
Genres: Horror Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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A Bad Situationist
Overview: It is May 2001 in a pre-9/11 world. Arthur Lieberman, a ne'er-do-well tennis instructor from West Palm Beach, is the son of losing Vice-President candidate Joe Lieberman. Arthur is so crazy that six months later he is still upset over the fraudulent 2000 presidential election. in an attempt to keep from "making waves" his father strikes a corrupt deal to land him in a fancy co-op apartment in New York City. Arthur's desperation for relevance and burning desire to appear on the Charlie Rose Show lead him to start an "Intellectual Salon". There, Arthur pleads with misfits, sluts, and drunks to vote him president of their group. Soon, Arthur is unwittingly inculcated by two radical Jewish zealot Postal workers to commit a terrorist attack. Hilarity ensues!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-01
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Scary Movie 2
Overview: While the original parodied slasher flicks like Scream, Keenen Ivory Wayans's sequel to Scary Movie takes comedic aim at haunted house movies. A group of students visit a mansion called "Hell House," and murderous high jinks ensue.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-07-04
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