Actor Playing Himself
"actor playing himself" Movies and TV Shows
#1
Saturday Night Live
Synopsis:
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a…
Starring:
Kenan Thompson,
Ego Nwodim,
Bowen Yang
#2
About My Father
Synopsis:
Encouraged by his fiancee, a man and his father spend the weekend with her wealthy and exceedingly eccentric family. The gathering soon develops into a culture clash, allowing father and son to discover the true meaning of family.
Starring:
Robert De Niro,
Brett Dier,
Leslie Bibb
#3
The Wedding Singer
Synopsis:
Robbie, a local rock star turned wedding singer, is dumped on the day of his wedding. Meanwhile, waitress Julia finally sets a wedding date with her fiancée Glenn. When Julia and Robbie meet and hit it off, they find that things are more complicated than anybody thought.
Starring:
Adam Sandler,
Drew Barrymore,
Alexis Arquette
Plot:
1980s,
year 1985,
confession of love,
transvestite,
stockbroker,
selfishness,
cameo appearance,
womanizer,
depression,
heartbreak
...
#4
The Cable Guy
Synopsis:
When recently single Steven moves into his new apartment, cable guy Chip comes to hook him up—and doesn't let go. Initially, Chip is just overzealous in his desire to be Steven's pal, but when Steven tries to end the 'friendship', Chip shows his dark side. He begins stalking Steven, who's left to fend for himself because no one else can believe Chip's capable of such behaviour.
Starring:
Leslie Mann,
Ben Stiller,
Jim Carrey
Plot:
television,
obsession,
revenge,
friendship,
hostage,
kidnapping,
stalking,
police,
younger version of character,
kiss
...
#5
Ocean's Eleven
Synopsis:
Less than 24 hours into his parole, charismatic thief Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan: In one night, Danny's hand-picked crew of specialists will attempt to steal more than $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos. But to score the cash, Danny risks his chances of reconciling with ex-wife, Tess.
Starring:
Brad Pitt,
Andy García,
Eddie Jemison
Plot:
casino,
heist,
criminal mastermind,
card dealer,
ulcer,
recruiting,
remake,
shared universe,
wisecrack humor,
parole hearing
...
#6
New Nightmare
Synopsis:
A demonic force has chosen Freddy Krueger as its portal to the real world. Can Heather Langenkamp play the part of Nancy one last time and trap the evil trying to enter our world?
Starring:
Heather Langenkamp,
Robert Englund,
John Saxon
#7
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Synopsis:
Frank Drebin is persuaded out of retirement to go undercover in a state prison. There he has to find out what top terrorist, Rocco, has planned for when he escapes. Adding to his problems, Frank's wife, Jane, is desperate for a baby.
Starring:
Fred Ward,
Leslie Nielsen,
George Kennedy
Plot:
spoof,
sexual humor,
slapstick comedy,
neo screwball comedy,
absurd comedy,
cult comedy,
male protagonist,
prison,
police,
parody
...
#8
Mars Attacks!
Synopsis:
A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world's major cities and all of humanity waits to see if the extraterrestrial visitors have, as they claim, "come in peace." U.S. President James Dale receives assurance from science professor Donald Kessler that the Martians' mission is a friendly one. But when a peaceful exchange ends in the total annihilation of the U.S. Congress, military men call f…
Starring:
Martin Short,
Glenn Close,
Danny DeVito
#9
Man on the Moon
Synopsis:
The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
Starring:
Jim Carrey,
Danny DeVito,
Michael Kelly
#10
Help!
Synopsis:
An obscure Eastern cult that practices human sacrifice pursues Ringo after he unknowingly puts on a ceremonial ring (that, of course, won't come off). On top of that, a pair of mad scientists, members of Scotland Yard, and a beautiful but dead-eyed assassin all have their own plans for the Fab Four.
Starring:
John Bluthal,
Roy Kinnear,
John Lennon
#11
Black Sabbath
Synopsis:
Three short tales of supernatural horror. In “The Telephone,” a woman is plagued by threatening phone calls. In "The Wurdalak,” a family is preyed upon by vampiric monsters. In “The Drop of Water,” a deceased medium wreaks havoc on the living.
Starring:
Mark Damon,
Lidia Alfonsi,
Boris Karloff
Plot:
lesbian subtext,
vampire,
ring,
cigarette smoking,
killing a dog,
nurse,
murder,
dog,
strangulation,
stalker
...
#12
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Synopsis:
It's been many years since Freddy Krueger's first victim, Nancy, came face-to-face with Freddy and his sadistic, evil ways. Now, Nancy's all grown up; she's put her frightening nightmares behind her and is helping teens cope with their dreams. Too bad Freddy's decided to herald his return by invading the kids' dreams and scaring them into committing suicide.
Starring:
Heather Langenkamp,
Robert Englund,
Laurence Fishburne
#13
A Hard Day's Night
Synopsis:
Capturing John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in their electrifying element, 'A Hard Day's Night' is a wildly irreverent journey through this pastiche of a day in the life of The Beatles during 1964. The band have to use all their guile and wit to avoid the pursuing fans and press to reach their scheduled television performance, in spite of Paul's troublemaking grandfathe…
Starring:
John Lennon,
Paul McCartney,
George Harrison
Plot:
beatlemania,
1960s,
english culture,
rock star,
rock concert,
train station,
train ride,
signed photograph,
adolescence,
musician
...
#14
Zombieland
Synopsis:
Columbus has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee doesn't have fears. If he did, he'd kick their ever-living ass. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors. But now, they're about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other.
Starring:
Woody Harrelson,
Jesse Eisenberg,
Amber Heard
#15
Trainwreck
Synopsis:
Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy.
Starring:
John Cena,
Brie Larson,
Vanessa Bayer
#16
The Wolf of Wall Street
Synopsis:
A New York stockbroker refuses to cooperate in a large securities fraud case involving corruption on Wall Street, corporate banking world and mob infiltration. Based on Jordan Belfort's autobiography.
Starring:
Jonah Hill,
Margot Robbie,
Jon Bernthal
#17
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Synopsis:
There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom. Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and it looks like Mr. Krab, SpongeBob's boss, is the culprit. Though he's just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss, and along with his best pal Patrick, sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life.
Starring:
Clancy Brown,
Scarlett Johansson,
Alec Baldwin
Plot:
based on tv series,
king,
based on cartoon,
crown,
quest,
princess,
belch,
slave,
slavery,
scene after end credits
...
#18
The Simpsons Movie
Synopsis:
After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives.
Starring:
Yeardley Smith,
Hank Azaria,
Tress MacNeille
Plot:
pig,
lake,
dome,
adult animation,
adult humor,
helicopter,
alaska,
polar bear,
escape,
grand canyon
...
#19
Space Jam
Synopsis:
Jokes fly as the Tune Squad takes on the Nerdlucks in a hardcourt game to decide if the Looney Tunes remain here... or become attractions at a far-off galactic off-ramp called Moron Mountain. The Nerdlucks have a monstrous secret weapon: they've stolen the skills of top NBA stars like Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing and become Monstars. But that's not all, folks. The Tune Squad’s secret weapon …
Starring:
Theresa Randle,
Bill Murray,
Michael Jordan
#20
Space Jam: A New Legacy
Synopsis:
When LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over the A.I.'s digitized champions on the court. It's Tunes versus Goons in the highest-stakes challenge of his life.
Starring:
Don Cheadle,
Eric Bauza,
Xosha Roquemore
Plot:
cartoon character,
live action and animation,
rabbit,
duck,
monster,
pig,
mouse,
cat,
bird,
villain
...