San Jose Improv presents

Bobcat Goldthwait

When
Event has passed (Fri Mar 4, 2011 - Sun Mar 6, 2011)
Cost
$20
Tags
Theater, Stand Up Comedy

Description

Born in the outskirts of Hollywood (Syracuse, New York) in 1962, Bobcat Goldthwait wrote and directed his first film "Shakes The Clown" in 1991. A dark cult comedy, "Shakes" was heralded by the Boston Globe as the "Citizen Cane of Alcoholic clown movies, and lays claim to such fans as Martin Scorsese and Michael Stipe" –- in fact, the REM song "Binky the Doormat" was based on a line from "Shakes The Clown." Goldthwait's next movie, "Windy City Heat," appeared in the Cine Vegas Film Festival in '04 and won best film at the Montreal Comedy Festival that year. "Sleeping Dogs Lie" marked Bobcat's third feature film as a director. Written by Goldthwait, and financed by friends and pawn shops, the movie was shot entirely during a two week hiatus from his job directing "Jimmy Kimmel Live." "Sleeping Dogs Lie" was hailed as "earnest and improbably moving" by Esquire Magazine, and "demonically funny and surprisingly sweet" by Rolling Stone. Bobcat credits his failure to appear in the film as a good part of its success.

In fall of 2009 Magnolia pictures released Goldthwait's most recent film, "World's Greatest Dad." The movie stars long time friend Robin Williams, and was again made independently from the studio system with a cast made up primarily of close friends, (although this time Process and Darko Productions came on board and prevented any pawn shops from having to be involved). The movie was met with rave reviews.

Goldthwait has come a long way from his first appearance on David Letterman at the age of 20. In addition to directing movies Bobcat has lent his behind the camera talents to shows such as; Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Demetri Martin show, The Chappelle Show, The Man Show, and Crank Yankers. Best known for his unforgettable movies that were huge in the '80s, Bobcat has also starred in several HBO specials, and a slew of television appearances to numerous to mention. Bob continues to push the envelope with his unique brand of humor headlining major comedy clubs across the country and all of this has allowed him to live in an impossibly luxurious rental home in the Los Angeles area.

More Info

Link
http://www.improv.com/ComedyClub/SanJose
Call
408.280.7475 (Box Office)

Schedule

San Jose Improv
62 S. Second St
San Jose, CA
Event has passed

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  1. San Jose Improv
    62 S. Second St, San Jose, CA