29-09-1970
Birthday
Libra
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56
Total Films
Also known as (male)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Place of Birth
29-09-1970
Birthday
Libra
Zodiac Sign
-
Genres
56
Total Films
-
Also Known As (male)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Place of Birth
actor
56 Works
producer
4 Works
director
10 Works
writer
6 Works
other
0 Works
Russell Peters: Act Your Age
Russell's TENTH stand-up special, ACT YOUR AGE Live in Abu Dhabi Recorded before a sold-out crowd at The Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi at the end of his Act Your Age World Tour, which was seen by over 300,000 fans in 23 countries over two-and-a-half years. The new special features hilarious personal stories about getting married (again), parenthood, millennials and middle age, as well Peters’ signature lightning-fast audience improv.Year:
2024
Don't Suck
A veteran comedian's last chance at stardom takes him on the road with a young comic whom reveals an unexpected past.Year:
2023
Outlaw Johnny Black
Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a wanted man in the process while posing as a preacher in a small mining town that's been taken over by a notorious Land Baron.Year:
2023
Just for Laughs: The Gala Specials - Russell Peters
Canada’s own comedy rockstar, the unbelievably versatile and talented comedian Russel Peters hosts this stand-up comedy special. He is joined by Dave Merheje, Sophie Buddle, Dara Ó’Briain, James Davis and Robert Kelly in this hilarious show filmed at the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal.Year:
2023
Drop the Needle
The story of the Toronto-based record store, Play De Record, and how it became a hub for underground music lovers across Canada.Year:
2022
Sex with Sue
Sex with Sue explores the life and career of radically progressive sex educator Sue Johanson, whose radio and TV programs offered comprehensive sex education from a pleasure-driven, feminist perspective.Year:
2022
Superfan: The Nav Bhatia Story
The incredible life of the Toronto Raptors’ biggest fan is the focus of this inspirational documentary.Year:
2021
Clifford the Big Red Dog
As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is destined to become her best friend. When Clifford magically undergoes one heck of a growth spurt, becomes a gigantic dog and attracts the attention of a genetics company, Emily and her Uncle Casey have to fight the forces of greed as they go on the run across New York City. Along the way, Clifford affects the lives of everyone around him and teaches Emily and her uncle the true meaning of acceptance and unconditional love.Year:
2021
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
From the immediate aftermath of 9/11 to today stand-up comedians, talk-show hosts, sketch performers, television animators and other entertainers have used often-controversial jokes to unite and heal in the face of tragedy.Year:
2021
The Opening Act
The film follows Will Chu whose true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. He is given the opportunity to emcee a comedy show, opening for his hero, Billy G. Chu has to decide if he wants to continue the life he has set up or to pursue his dream, the life of a comedian.Year:
2020
Feeding America Comedy Festival
All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.Year:
2020
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Join iconic Canadian artists, activists, actors, and athletes as they share their stories of hope and inspiration in this national salute to our frontline workers and in support of Food Banks Canada’s COVID-19 relief efforts.Year:
2020
Russell Peters: Deported
Comedian Russell Peters explores life as a middle-aged man dealing with health issues, relationships and fatherhood in this hilarious one-hour special.Year:
2020
#NoJoke
A musician's journey to create a song with some of the biggest stars in the industry. Along the way, he faces up to his painful past, while giving viewers a deep personal insight into the issue of bullying.Year:
2019
Adventures in Public School
A socially awkward home-schooled kid forces his way into public-school against his suffocating but loving mother's wishes.Year:
2018
Supercon
A ragtag group of former TV stars and comic book artists who make their living working at conventions decide to steal the loot from a crooked promoter and an overbearing former TV icon.Year:
2018
The Clapper
Eddie Krumble works as a paid audience member for infomercials and experiences a whirlwind of overnight fame after a late-night talk show host publicizes his frequent infomercial appearances.Year:
2018
Ripped
Two free-spirited stoners find themselves catapulted into 2016 after smoking some top secret pot created by the CIA in 1986. With 30 years of their lives lost, these now balding and overweight friends use their uncomplicated enthusiasm to get their lives back on track and figure out the modern world.Year:
2017
Dying Laughing
The craft, creative process and complicated lives of Stand-up Comedians.Year:
2017
Russell Peters: Almost Famous
The comic comes home to Toronto to sound off on cultural quirks, furniture building and bathroom visits, revelling in all things ridiculously human.Year:
2016
The Jungle Book
A man-cub named Mowgli fostered by wolves. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is forced to flee the jungle, by which he embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.Year:
2016
Being Canadian
What does it actually mean to be Canadian? This humorous documentary, featuring interviews with a who's-who of famous Canadians, hopes to find the answer.Year:
2015
Lennon or McCartney
550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told to answer with one word only. Some stuck to one, some said more, some answered quickly, some thought it through, and some didn't answer at all. That question… Lennon or McCartney?Year:
2014
Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever
A lonely cat living in a mall pet shop has a sour outlook on life until, in the midst of the holiday rush, she’s swept up into a robbery and a friendship with a human girl.Year:
2014
Ribbit
A frog who hates water and jumping in wishes that he could be like the other animals in the Amazon rainforest.Year:
2014
Wings: Sky Force Heroes
When Ace, a cocky young firefighter, defies his orders and recklessly puts his team in jeopardy, he resigns to the coal mines. Until one day he gets the chance to redeem himself.Year:
2014
Chef
When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love.Year:
2014
Russell Peters: Notorious
Now watch comedy rockstar, Russell Peters up-close and personal with his new act and his trademark lightening fast improv with all new material as part of his Notorious World Tour 2013.Year:
2013
Off Season: The Lex Morrison Story
When Lexicon "Lex" Morrison threatens to retire from the LA Knights, the team owner forces the team publicist and trainer to get Lex back in shape to pass a physical and play another season. Chip and Kirby move in to Lex's house to try to keep Lex from his hard partying, over-eating and embarrassing public displays or they too will lose their positions with the Knights.Year:
2013
Girl in Progress
As single mom Grace juggles work, bills, and her affair with a married doctor, her daughter, Ansiedad, plots a shortcut to adulthood after finding inspiration in the coming-of-age stories she's reading for school.Year:
2012
New Year's Eve
The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve.Year:
2011
A Russell Peters Christmas
Inspired by the variety shows of the 1970s, 'A Russell Peters Christmas' is a sweet, silly, sentimental and, most of all, funny Christmas special.Year:
2011
Breakaway
A hockey enthusiast since 12 years of age, Toronto-based Rajvinder Singh, even went to the extent of trimming his hair, discarding his Pagri/turban, did not complete his education, incurred the wrath of his father, Darvesh, who wanted him to be involved in the family business as well as confirm and respect Sikh religion principles and values. Hoping to play professional hockey, Rajvinder, along with other fellow Sikh players, instead finds himself treated as the object of ridicule, referred to as a 'joker', by mainstream Caucasian players. Even his friends tease him and ask him to take up 'Guli Danda' and Kabaddi', while his father makes him work for Uncle Sammy as a truck driver. He is attracted to stunning law student Melissa Winters while her brother, Dan, offers to coach Rajvinder and his team. Unable to get themselves included in any team, they form their own...Year:
2011
National Lampoon's The Legend of Awesomest Maximus
A clueless Trojan general must meet an unbeatable Greek warrior on the battlefield.Year:
2011
Source Code
When decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens wakes up in the body of an unknown man, he discovers he's part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train.Year:
2011
Russell Peters: The Green Card Tour
Russell Peters once again delivers his trademark take on race and culture as well as his lightning quick improv. Russell shares his observations on everything from the declining population of white people, to the stereotyping of Arabs, to his recent travels in India.Year:
2011
The Con Artist
An ex-con finds his plan to go straight foiled by a loan shark who manipulates his target into taking on one last heist.Year:
2010
Just for Laughs: Launching Pad
Russell Peters, Jon Stewart, Flight of the Conchords, Dave Chappelle and more.Year:
2009
Russell Peters: Red, White and Brown
In this sold-out performance, Canadian comic Russell Peters skewers racial stereotypes as he offers his audacious take on multiculturalism--including his Indian heritage and culture clashes around the world. Recorded live at Madison Square Garden's WAMU theater and broadcast on Showtime, this stand-up concert is not to be missed. Red, White and Brown is the second stand-up comedy album by Canadian comedian Russell Peters, recorded at the WAMU Theatre in Madison Square Garden on February 2, 2008.[3] The CD/DVD was released in Canada on September 30, 2008, and in the U.S. on January 27, 2009, debuting at #3 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[4] The hip hop theme music was produced by Marco Polo, and legendary MC Melle Mel introduced Peters to the stage.Year:
2008
Quarter Life Crisis
Dumped on his 27th birthday by his college sweetheart for being indecisive, Neil makes a silly bet that takes him on a wild ride through New York’s singles scene, accompanied by four testosterone-packed imbecile buddies and one crazy scheming New York taxi driver. On these madcap adventures Neil journeys from life choice paralysis to real life manhood.Year:
2006
Russell Peters: Two Concerts, One Ticket
This DVD package showcases two of Russell Peters' sold-out shows - Show Me The Funny and Comedy Now! Move over Howie, Jim, Tom and Mike - Peters is Canada's next big thing. NOW Magazine says, "He's controversial, silly, cerebral, profane, eloquent, a fine mimic, purposefully self-effacing and proves time after time his ability to whip up a crowd.Year:
2006
Street Justice
When two detectives are fed up with the system that's not working, they seek the help of a martial arts master to bring Justice to the Streets.Year:
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The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008
The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 was a show in the "Secret Policeman's Balls" series of benefit shows for Amnesty International. Like its immediate predecessor, the show was a single-night event at London's Royal Albert Hall, on Saturday 4 October 2008. The 3-hour event was video-taped and a 95-minute television special adapted from the show was broadcast the following day, on Britain's Channel Four. There was also a "cinecast" in which the Royal Albert Hall event was shown live in 35 cinemas in major British cities.Year:
2008
Senior Skip Day
The senior class plans to have a skip-day party at the principal's house until Adam Harris leaks the secret, so he decides to save the celebration by hosting it at his house.Year:
2008
Heckler
HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Jamie Kennedy takes on hecklers and critics and ask some interesting questions of people such as George Lucas, Bill Maher, Mike Ditka, Rob Zombie, Howie Mandel and many more. This fast moving, hilarious documentary pulls no punches as you see an uncensored look at just how nasty and mean the fight is between those in the spotlight and those in the dark.Year:
2007
Russell Peters: Outsourced
Russell’s last DVD and CD, Outsourced, was taped before a sold out audience at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, and gives viewers and listeners an excellent overview of Russell’s comedic genius.Year:
2006
Russell Peters: Comedy Now!
Russell Peters 46 minute skit from Comedy Now!Year:
2004
My Baby's Daddy
A trio of young men are forced to grow up quick when their girlfriends all become pregnant around the same time.Year:
2004
Russell Peters: Live In New York
Russell Peters performing stand-up comedy live in NYC.Year:
2004
Tiger Claws III
When a psychotic martial artist called Stryker resurrects the long-dead spirits of three ancient Chinese master assassins in an effort to take over the New York underworld, it's up to supercops Tarek Richards and Linda Masterson to stop him. However, it's not so easy to battle the undead, and though Richards apparently holds within him the key to defeating these "Masters", he will need the guidance of Stryker's former master to aid him... let the battle begin.Year:
1999
Russell Peters: Show Me the Funny
Russell Peters: Show Me the Funny Stand-UpYear:
1997
Boozecan
The owner of an after-hours bar dreams of opening a legitimate establishment.Year:
1994
Rapid Fire
College student Jake Lo is pursued by smugglers, mobsters and crooked federal agents after he witnesses a murder by a Mafia kingpin.Year:
1992
Wing Man
After losing his fiancée to a wealthy rival, Bob hires the Wing Man to help him get her back. Subsequently, though, the Wing Man faces off against his own arch enemy — another Wing Man — who has other plans for Bob. Through car races and bar hopping, this quest for love teaches Bob that true love is found right in front of him.Year:
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Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk
Set in NYC, the musically driven comedy centers on Pierre, born as a product of forbidden love between a hawk and a pigeon. Pierre is rejected by both communities. Tired of not fitting in, Pierre sets out on a mission to discover where he truly belongs.Year:
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Northbound
An octogenarian rogue named Arthur enlists his grandson Kevin to help him escape a nursing home. What ensues, as Kevin chauffeurs him from Arizona to Canada, goes way off the map. The two pick up a mysterious and dangerous woman and as the miles tick by, love begins to bloom, bullets fly, and Arthur tries to convince his grandson to carry on the family whiskey business. As they approach their destination, Arthur reveals he has secrets and sins to atone for on this madcap journey to redemption.Year:
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