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  Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Comedian   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
A comedian (also comedienne, female) is an entertainer who amuses an audience by making them laugh.
This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting the fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy.
A comedian who stands and addresses an audience directly is called a stand-up comedian.
www.hallencyclopedia.com /Comedian   (116 words)

  
 Alexander Armstrong
Alexander is to star in a new BBC comedy drama series called “TLC” which is a satire on the state of the NHS system.
Alexander’s performance is brilliant, and manages to put across the loaded Lord’s genuinely lovely nature, whilst being cute and funny.
Alexander Armstrong, known to his friends as Xander, is a comedian who - on the Internet at least - nobody knows that much about his life, before he went mainstream with Ben Miller in “The Armstrong & Miller Show”.
mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /Comedian_Ben_Miller/page8.html   (546 words)

  
 TESTIMONY OF ANDREW ARMSTRONG, JR.
The testimony of Andrew Armstrong, Jr., was taken at 9:15 a.m., on April 14, 1964, in the office of the U.S. attorney, 301 Post Office Building, Bryan and Ervay Streets, Dallas, Tex., by Mr.
Armstrong, the nature of the inquiry today is to determine what facts you know about the death of Oswald and any other pertinent facts you may know about the general inquiry and about Jack Ruby and his operations and associates and so forth.
Armstrong, you understand that we are continuing the deposition which we started this morning, and which we adjourned at about noon, and you understand that we are continuing it under the same oath and conditions upon which it was begun.
mcadams.posc.mu.edu /russ/testimony/armstro1.htm   (16816 words)

  
 Armstrong, Sorenstam ESPY's Top Athletes - Examiner.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Show host Lane Armstrong watches himself compete in a Tour de France during taping of the 2006 ESPY Awards in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles Wednesday, July 12, 2006.
Armstrong singled out some of the superstar athletes in the audience during his monologue, including Olympic skier Bode Miller, who was criticized for partying hearty during the Turin Games.
Comedian Will Ferrell interrupted Armstrong's acceptance speech to sing the 1970s song "Times of Your Life" with lyrics rewritten for Armstrong.
www.examiner.com /a-174712~Armstrong__Sorenstam_ESPY_s_Top_Athletes.html   (692 words)

  
 Biography for Ben Miller (II)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Half way through a PhD in Physics at Cambridge University, Ben met Alexander Armstrong (who was also studying there) in 1992.
Ben and Alexander took 'The Armstrong and Miller show' on tour last November and did a 17 day back to back stint.
Most people may not recognise Ben as the voice of ITV's Digital Monkey who stars alongside fellow comedian Johnny Vegas in the infamous adverts, which has led to a wad of merchandise and a string of 15 minute programmes, yet to be shown.
www.imdb.com /name/nm0587950/bio   (461 words)

  
 The Sunday Format - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The cast is Ewan Bailey, Rebecca Front, Simon Greenall, Emma Kennedy, Chris Langham and Tracy-Ann Oberman.
Alexander Armstrong, Ben Miller and Siriol Jenkins were also in earlier series.
This page was last modified 08:32, 7 April 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sunday_Format   (312 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Entertainment | TV and Radio | TV quiz denies Clunes is new host
Comedian Paul Merton, one of the team captains alongside Private Eye editor Ian Hislop, also presented one show.
Earlier this month he said Deayton was "a dull man", that his loss was "not a big deal" and that producers were right to sack him.
Comedian Alexander Armstrong, one half of duo Armstrong and Miller, is reported to be among the favourites.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/entertainment/tv_and_radio/2984669.stm   (500 words)

  
 Armstrong and Miller - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Armstrong and Miller" are collectively the comedians and actors Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller, and also the name of their Channel Four sketch show which ran from 1997 to 2001.
Armstrong and Miller at the Internet Movie Database
This page was last modified 08:05, 6 July 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Armstrong_and_Miller   (78 words)

  
 Digital Spy - Television - Armstrong is new HIGNFY host
Comedian Alexander Armstrong will be the new permanent replacement for Angus Deayton on BBC quiz show Have I Got News For You, according to The Sun today.
The 33-year-old, who beat off competition from the likes of Jack Dee, William Hague and Anne Robinson to land the role, received a good reaction when he hosted the show twice last year.
Armstrong will sign a contract within a few weeks and will begin fronting the show when a new series begins later this year.
www.digitalspy.co.uk /article/ds13202.html   (140 words)

  
 DefendAmerica 09/08/2003 - Final Edition
MCB HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii, Sept. 8, 2003 — U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Guss Lee Alexander Jr., the former staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Personal Services Division here, is scheduled to receive the Spirit of Hope award for his local volunteer involvement in both base and community events.
Alexander, a former substance abuse and addictions counselor with the SACC, was named the winner of this prestigious award in an Aug. 18 letter from the Commandant of the Marine Corps to Mrs.
The 'Spirit of Hope' award is presented to individuals who embody the values of the men and women of the military: duty, honor, courage, loyalty, commitment and integrity.
www.defendamerica.mil /archive/2003-09/20030908pm.html   (1478 words)

  
 William Alexander
Stirling, William Alexander, earl of - Stirling, William Alexander, earl of, 1567?–1640, Scottish poet.
Sir William Alexander - Alexander, Sir William, d.
Sir Alexander Bustamante - Bustamante, Sir Alexander, 1884–1977, prime minister of Jamaica (1962–67).
www.factmonster.com /ce6/people/A0803236.html   (154 words)

  
 Ananova - New Have I Got News For You presenter unveiled
Comedian Alexander Armstrong is to be the new permanent presenter of Have I Got News For You.
Armstrong, 33, is said to have impressed BBC bosses when he hosted the show twice last year.
Half of comic duo Armstrong and Miller, he has starred in wacky sitcoms Beast and tlc.
www.ananova.com /news/story/sm_860153.html   (148 words)

  
 The 2005 ESPY Awards - Lance among repeat winners; Big Ben accepts with Steelers
LOS ANGELES -- Lance Armstrong cracked risque jokes as the first athlete to host the ESPYS, then picked up his fourth consecutive male athlete of the year trophy Wednesday night.
Armstrong beat out fellow nominees Albert Pujols, LeBron James, Shaun Alexander and recently drafted Texas quarterback Vince Young.
Louis Cardinals' first baseman, Alexander and snowboarder Shaun "The Flying Tomato" White were double winners.
espn.go.com /espy2006/s/2006/0712/2517746.html?campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines   (655 words)

  
 America's Voices - Broadcasting the Real Story from Israel to America
Max has had a successful career as an actor and comedian.
As a successful comedian his humor is always a big hit wherever he performs.
Alexander's most recent filmography includes Jim Carrey's 1999 "Man on the Moon." But also include iconic movie "hits" such as "Punchline" with Tom Hanks and "Roxanne" with Steve Martin.
info.jpost.com /C002/Supplements/AmericasVoices/ma_01.html   (268 words)

  
 Alexander Douglas Odell 1920-1979   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Alexander Douglas Odell was born in London in March 1920.
After boarding at St Aloysius College, Highgate (almost contemporaneously with the comedian Peter Sellers) where he mis-spent much of his time making crystal wireless sets, he became a pupil at St. Pauls School, Hammersmith.
The early death of his father in 1937 led to his forced departure from the fee-paying school and Alec became a shipping clerk, staying at the Hackney Toc H, and training in his spare time in Radio communications.
www.odells.info /alexd/alexd-01.html   (285 words)

  
 Nation/World Sports News - Armstrong, Sorenstam ESPY's top athletes - sacbee.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Host Lance Armstrong reacts during the 2006 ESPY Awards show in Hollywood on Wednesday, July 12, 2006.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lance Armstrong cracked risque jokes as the first athlete to host the ESPY Awards, then picked up his fourth consecutive male athlete of the year trophy Wednesday night.
The Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander accepts his award for Best NFL Player at the 2006 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 12, 2006.
www.sacbee.com /24hour/sports/story/3329112p-12260079c.html   (711 words)

  
 SI.com - More Sports - Lance, Annika grab top ESPY awards, again - Thursday July 13, 2006 12:57AM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Armstrong, Sorenstam repeat as ESPY athletes of year
Lance Armstrong personally accepted his award for the first time after missing the last three while riding in the Tour de France.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lance Armstrong cracked risque jokes as the first athlete to host the ESPY Awards, then picked up his fourth consecutive male athlete of the year trophy Wednesday night.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /rssclick/2006/more/07/13/espy.awards.ap/?section=si_more   (694 words)

  
 Have I Got News for You - UKGameshows   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The two captains are joined by two celebs, usually a comedian and a politician.
This merry threesome continued until Autumn 2002, when Angus was sacked from the programme due to encounters with drugs and prostitutes- something that Ian and Paul were all too happy to mention on the programme over the last few weeks.
A topical picture is shown in extreme close-up, and slowly spun out into full view (akin to the classic Ask the Family game, but topical and, er, spinnier) and the panellists are invited to buzz in and name the story.
www.ukgameshows.com /page/index.php/Have_I_Got_News_for_You   (1002 words)

  
 Timeline 1879-1882   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
1879 George Frederick Armstrong, British scientist, spent a summer measuring the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere in a garden in Grasmere, England.
1880 Jan 29, W.C. Fields, comedian and actor, was born in Philadelphia as Claude William Dukinfield [Dukenfield].
Alexander Graham Bell had made several unsuccessful attempts to remove the assassin’s bullet with a new metal detection device.
www.timelines.ws /1879_1882.HTML   (14240 words)

  
 OFF THE TELLY: Features/Channel 4 At 20/Comedy on Channel 4: Part Four
Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller graduated to their own Channel 4 show in 1997, having previously produced a series of shorts for the cable station Paramount Comedy.
Although their humour took a while to find its audience (largely attributable, some would argue, to its initial timeslot of 11pm on Mondays), Channel 4 persevered with it in an admirable fashion and this eventually paid off with later series winning widespread acclaim.
Although often hampered by a tendency towards identikit "weird" juxtapositions and pointless sexual references, when they hit the mark (for example a fantastic pastiche of costume dramas that cast BBC newsreader Nicholas Witchell as a romantic hero) their material towers over that of most other contemporary television comics.
www.offthetelly.co.uk /features/c4/comedy4.htm   (2882 words)

  
 All Info About Comedy - Comedians   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Basic FAQ and background on one of the most successful comedic writers and stand-up comedians in the country.
Comedian, writer and political activist all rolled into one.
Comedian, writer, actor, skateboarder, lover of obscure Japanese pop music.
comedy.allinfoabout.com /comedians.html   (501 words)

  
 March 7 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1876 - Alexander Graham Bell is granted a patent for an invention he calls the telephone (patent # 174,464).
1926 - Alan Sues, American comedian and actor
1964 - Wanda Sykes, American actress and comedian
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/March_7   (1192 words)

  
 Harvey Towers
A panel game which It may be between hosts but it's one of the best programs on TV today.
Comedian Paul Merton and "Private Eye" Editor Ian Hislop are the team captains with two guests each week.
Since Angus Deayton's dishonorable discharge, various guest hosts have taken the chair for one week at a time including Anne Robinson, Bruce Forsyth, William Hague MP, Alexander Armstrong, John Sergeant and Boris Johnston MP.
www.angelfire.com /ne2/harveytowers   (512 words)

  
 Miller on TV
Ben as a park ranger on "The Armstrong and Miller Show"
Ben as a greying ambassador on "The Armstrong and Miller Show"
Ben as "Craig Children" with Alex Armstrong on The A and M Show
mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /Comedian_Ben_Miller/page3.html   (35 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- Armstrong, Sorenstam repeat as ESPY athletes of year
Cyclist Lance Armstrong accepts the award for "Best Male Athlete" at the 2006 ESPY Awards.
LOS ANGELES – Lance Armstrong cracked risque jokes as the first athlete to host the ESPY Awards, then picked up his fourth consecutive male athlete of the year trophy Wednesday night.
Armstrong shows ribald side as ESPY Awards host
www.signonsandiego.com /sports/20060712-2108-espyawards.html   (658 words)

  
 Match Point Review (2005)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
And British viewers may also find the sheer number of famous TV faces rather distracting — among the cameos are League of Gentlemen’s Mark Gatiss and Steve Pemberton, Paul Kaye, James Nesbitt, Ewen Bremner, John Fortune, Alexander Armstrong and Colin Salmon.
As with several other of Allen’s more recent films, I couldn’t quite escape the notion that the director doesn’t entirely understand his young characters as he once did — these are twenty-somethings solely interested in opera, literature and the arts, although it is possible Allen is also mocking their upper class pretensions.
Allen’s successful early career as a stand-up comedian led him to start his directing life with a series of madcap, scattershot comedies that included Bananas, Sleeper and Love and Death.
www.thespinningimage.co.uk /cultfilms/displaycultfilm.asp?reviewid=1539   (1027 words)

  
 Dr Terrible - Steve Coogan - www.coogans-run.co.uk - The man who thinks he's it.
As well as being one half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller Alexander Armstrong has also portrayed the luckless vet Nick in the BBC 1 comedy show Beast.
Sheila Keith is something of a living legend to horror British horror cinema fans with her roles in the Pete Walker directed films House of Whipcord, Frightmare, The Comeback and The House of the Long Shadows.
Notes : Wide eyed actress Sarah Alexander has carved a niche in comedy with roles in such series as Red Dwarf (Stoke Me A Clipper), Drop The Dead Donkey, People Like Us, Armstrong and Miller, The Eleven O'Clock Show, Coupling and the award winning sketch show Smack The Pony which she also co-wrote.
www.coogans-run.co.uk /drterrible/drterrible-episode-guide.php   (1714 words)

  
 Bud Abbott
A comedian known especially for his long-running partnership with
Abbott and Costello - Abbott and Costello, American comedy team of William Alexander “Bud” Abbott,...
Lou Costello - Lou Costello (Louis Francis Cristillo) comedian, actor Born: 3/6/1906 Birthplace: Paterson, New...
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 Digital Spy Forums - permanant host for hignfy
Alexander Armstrong (the Pimms man?) gets my vote...
My three favoured people for the job would be Alexander Armstrong, Andrew Marr or Hugh Dennis.
Alexander Armstrong, I reckon would be the best permanant replacement, althouh he is a comedian/writer, he is more of a straightman in the Angus moul than Daira O'Brien
forum.digitalspy.co.uk /board/showthread.php?t=259623   (1315 words)

  
 ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER, From Wednesday, October 7, 1885, through November 11, 1885.
The chief object of General Armstrong as a lecturer, for he has spoken in many places during the season, is to arouse a public sentiment which shall demand of Congress a more rational line of Indian policy.
As he stoutly maintains, the true solution of the Indian problem is the absorption of the Indian race into the great body of our industrial population.
William Wilson, brother to Alexander Wilson, our efficient school clerk, is spending a few days in town.
www.ausbcomp.com /~bbott/cowley/Oldnews/Papersup/trav75.htm   (18363 words)

  
 American Masters . Milos Forman | PBS
In his most recent films, Forman concentrated on two of the more peculiar and controversial figures of the late 20th century American landscape.
With THE PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLINT (1996), about the notorious founder of Hustler Magazine and MAN ON THE MOON (1999) about comedian Andy Kaufman, Forman returned to the center of the public imagination.
From his earliest Czechoslovakian work to MAN ON THE MOON, his truthful and transformative directing remains a source of great interest to both viewers and filmmakers internationally.
www.pbs.org /wnet/americanmasters/database/forman_m.html   (551 words)

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