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The King of Comedy

Plot: Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.
Release Date: Saturday, December 18 1982
42 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Robert De NiroRobert De Niro. Robert De Niro was 39 in The King of Comedy as 'Rupert Pupkin'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 17 1943
Portrait of Jerry LewisJerry Lewis. Jerry Lewis was 56 in The King of Comedy as 'Jerry Langford'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 16 1926 –
Died: Sun, Aug 20 2017
Portrait of Diahnne AbbottDiahnne Abbott. Diahnne Abbott was 37 in The King of Comedy as 'Rita'.
Birthday: Tue, May 01 1945
Portrait of Sandra BernhardSandra Bernhard. Sandra Bernhard was 27 in The King of Comedy as 'Masha'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 06 1955
Portrait of Shelley HackShelley Hack. Shelley Hack was 35 in The King of Comedy as 'Cathy Long'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 06 1947
Portrait of Frederick de CordovaFrederick de Cordova. Frederick de Cordova was 72 in The King of Comedy as 'Bert Thomas'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 27 1910 –
Died: Sat, Sep 15 2001
Portrait of Ed HerlihyEd Herlihy. Ed Herlihy was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Ed Herlihy'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lou BrownLou Brown. Lou Brown was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Band Leader'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Loretta TupperLoretta Tupper. Loretta Tupper was 76 in The King of Comedy as 'Stage Door Fan'.
Birthday: Sun, May 06 1906 –
Died: Sun, Sep 16 1990
Portrait of Peter PotulskiPeter Potulski. Peter Potulski was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Stage Door Fan'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vinnie GonzalesVinnie Gonzales. Vinnie Gonzales was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Stage Door Fan'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Whitey RyanWhitey Ryan. Whitey Ryan was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Stage Door Guard'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Doc LawlessDoc Lawless. Doc Lawless was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Chauffeur'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marta HeflinMarta Heflin. Marta Heflin was 37 in The King of Comedy as 'Young Girl'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 29 1945 –
Died: Wed, Sep 18 2013
Portrait of Katherine WallachKatherine Wallach. Katherine Wallach was 24 in The King of Comedy as 'Autograph Seeker'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 13 1958
Portrait of Charles KaleinaCharles Kaleina. Charles Kaleina was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Autograph Seeker'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard BaratzRichard Baratz. Richard Baratz was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Caricaturist'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Catherine ScorseseCatherine Scorsese. Catherine Scorsese was 70 in The King of Comedy as 'Rupert's Mom (voice)'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 16 1912 –
Died: Mon, Jan 06 1997
Portrait of Cathy ScorseseCathy Scorsese. Cathy Scorsese was 17 in The King of Comedy as 'Dolores'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 07 1965
Portrait of Chuck LowChuck Low. Chuck Low was 45 in The King of Comedy as 'Man in Chinese Restaurant'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 21 1937 –
Died: Mon, Sep 18 2017
Portrait of Liza MinnelliLiza Minnelli. Liza Minnelli was 36 in The King of Comedy as 'Liza Minnelli'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 12 1946
Portrait of Leslie LevinsonLeslie Levinson. Leslie Levinson was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Roberta Posner'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alan PotashnickAlan Potashnick. Alan Potashnick was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Man at Telephone'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael KolbaMichael Kolba. Michael Kolba was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Man at Telephone'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert ColstonRobert Colston. Robert Colston was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Man at Telephone'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ramon RodriguezRamon Rodriguez. Ramon Rodriguez was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Man at Telephone'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chuck CoopChuck Coop. Chuck Coop was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Man at Telephone'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sel VitellaSel Vitella. Sel Vitella was 48 in The King of Comedy as 'Man at Telephone'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 07 1934
Portrait of Margo WinklerMargo Winkler. Margo Winkler was 47 in The King of Comedy as 'Receptionist'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 13 1935
Portrait of Tony BoschettiTony Boschetti. Tony Boschetti was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Mr. Gangemi'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mick JonesMick Jones. Mick Jones was 27 in The King of Comedy as 'Street Scum'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 26 1955
Portrait of Joe StrummerJoe Strummer. Joe Strummer was 30 in The King of Comedy as 'Street Scum'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 21 1952 –
Died: Sun, Dec 22 2002
Portrait of Paul SimononPaul Simonon. Paul Simonon was 27 in The King of Comedy as 'Street Scum'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 15 1955
Portrait of Kosmo VinylKosmo Vinyl. Kosmo Vinyl was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Street Scum'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ellen FoleyEllen Foley. Ellen Foley was 31 in The King of Comedy as 'Street Scum'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 05 1951
Portrait of Pearl HarbourPearl Harbour. Pearl Harbour was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Street Scum'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gaby SalterGaby Salter. Gaby Salter was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Street Scum'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jerry Baxter-WormanJerry Baxter-Worman. Jerry Baxter-Worman was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Street Scum'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Don LettsDon Letts. Don Letts was 26 in The King of Comedy as 'Street Scum'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 10 1956
Portrait of Matt RussoMatt Russo. Matt Russo was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Cabbie'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thelma LeeThelma Lee. Thelma Lee was 66 in The King of Comedy as 'Woman in Telephone Booth'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 09 1916 –
Died: Sun, Mar 11 2012
Portrait of Joyce BrothersJoyce Brothers. Joyce Brothers was 55 in The King of Comedy as 'Dr. Joyce Brothers'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 20 1927 –
Died: Mon, May 13 2013
Portrait of George KappGeorge Kapp. George Kapp was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Mystery Guest'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Victor BorgeVictor Borge. Victor Borge was 73 in The King of Comedy as 'Victor Borge'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 03 1909 –
Died: Sat, Dec 23 2000
Portrait of Ralph MonacoRalph Monaco. Ralph Monaco was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Raymond Wirtz'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rob-Jamere WessRob-Jamere Wess. Rob-Jamere Wess was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Security Guard'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kim ChanKim Chan. Kim Chan was 64 in The King of Comedy as 'Jonno'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 28 1917 –
Died: Sun, Oct 05 2008
Portrait of Audrey DummettAudrey Dummett. Audrey Dummett was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Cook'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of June Prud'HommeJune Prud'Homme. June Prud'Homme was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Audrey'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edgar J. ScherickEdgar J. Scherick. Edgar J. Scherick was 58 in The King of Comedy as 'Wilson Crockett'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 16 1924 –
Died: Mon, Dec 02 2002
Portrait of Thomas M. TolanThomas M. Tolan. Thomas M. Tolan was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Gerrity'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ray DittrichRay Dittrich. Ray Dittrich was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Giardello'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard DioguardiRichard Dioguardi. Richard Dioguardi was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Captain Burke'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jay JulienJay Julien. Jay Julien was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Langford's Lawyer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Died: Thu, Aug 04 2016
Portrait of Harry J. UflandHarry J. Ufland. Harry J. Ufland was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Langford's Agent'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Scotty BlochScotty Bloch. Scotty Bloch was 57 in The King of Comedy as 'Crockett's Secretary'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 28 1925
Portrait of Jim LynessJim Lyness. Jim Lyness was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Ticket Taker'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill MinkinBill Minkin. Bill Minkin was >> in The King of Comedy as 'McCabe'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Diane RachellDiane Rachell. Diane Rachell was >> in The King of Comedy as 'McCabe's Wife'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dennis MulliganDennis Mulligan. Dennis Mulligan was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Plainclothesman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tony DevonTony Devon. Tony Devon was 31 in The King of Comedy as 'Plainclothesman'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 05 1951 –
Died: Sat, Feb 26 2022
Portrait of Peter FainPeter Fain. Peter Fain was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Plainclothesman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael F. StoddenMichael F. Stodden. Michael F. Stodden was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Plainclothesman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gerard MurphyGerard Murphy. Gerard Murphy was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Plainclothesman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jimmy RaittJimmy Raitt. Jimmy Raitt was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Stage Manager'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Martin ScorseseMartin Scorsese. Martin Scorsese was 40 in The King of Comedy as 'TV Director'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 17 1942
Portrait of Tony RandallTony Randall. Tony Randall was 62 in The King of Comedy as 'Tony Randall'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 26 1920 –
Died: Mon, May 17 2004
Portrait of Charles ScorseseCharles Scorsese. Charles Scorsese was 69 in The King of Comedy as 'First Man at Bar'.
Birthday: Thu, May 08 1913 –
Died: Mon, Aug 23 1993
Portrait of Mardik MartinMardik Martin. Mardik Martin was 46 in The King of Comedy as 'Second Man at Bar'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 16 1936 –
Died: Wed, Sep 11 2019
Portrait of William JorgensenWilliam Jorgensen. William Jorgensen was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Newsman (voice)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marvin ScottMarvin Scott. Marvin Scott was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Newsman (voice)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chuck StevensChuck Stevens. Chuck Stevens was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Newsman (voice)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William LittauerWilliam Littauer. William Littauer was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Newsman (voice)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeff DavidJeff David. Jeff David was 42 in The King of Comedy as 'Announcer (voice)'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 16 1940 –
Died: Tue, Mar 25 2008

Crew

Portrait of Martin ScorseseMartin Scorsese. Martin Scorsese was 40 in The King of Comedy as 'Director'
Birthday: Tue, Nov 17 1942
Portrait of Fred SchulerFred Schuler. Fred Schuler was 42 in The King of Comedy as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Fri, Mar 15 1940
Portrait of Scott MaitlandScott Maitland. Scott Maitland was >> in The King of Comedy as 'First Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lewis GouldLewis Gould. Lewis Gould was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul D. ZimmermanPaul D. Zimmerman. Paul D. Zimmerman was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Writer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arnon MilchanArnon Milchan. Arnon Milchan was 38 in The King of Comedy as 'Producer'
Birthday: Wed, Dec 06 1944
Portrait of Robbie RobertsonRobbie Robertson. Robbie Robertson was 39 in The King of Comedy as 'Original Music Composer, Music Producer'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 05 1943 –
Died: Wed, Aug 09 2023
Portrait of Robert F. ColesberryRobert F. Colesberry. Robert F. Colesberry was 36 in The King of Comedy as 'Production Manager, Associate Producer'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 07 1946 –
Died: Mon, Feb 09 2004
Portrait of Robert GreenhutRobert Greenhut. Robert Greenhut was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thelma SchoonmakerThelma Schoonmaker. Thelma Schoonmaker was 42 in The King of Comedy as 'Editor, Production Supervisor'
Birthday: Wed, Jan 03 1940
Portrait of Frank E. WarnerFrank E. Warner. Frank E. Warner was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Supervising Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard CandibRichard Candib. Richard Candib was >> in The King of Comedy as 'First Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom FleischmanTom Fleischman. Tom Fleischman was 31 in The King of Comedy as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Sat, Sep 15 1951
Portrait of Dan PerriDan Perri. Dan Perri was 37 in The King of Comedy as 'Title Designer'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 11 1945
Portrait of Barbara De FinaBarbara De Fina. Barbara De Fina was 32 in The King of Comedy as 'Post Production Supervisor'
Birthday: Wed, Dec 28 1949
Portrait of Lyndell QuiyouLyndell Quiyou. Lyndell Quiyou was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dick VorisekDick Vorisek. Dick Vorisek was 64 in The King of Comedy as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Thu, Feb 21 1918 –
Died: Tue, Nov 07 1989
Portrait of Richard BrunoRichard Bruno. Richard Bruno was 58 in The King of Comedy as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Thu, Aug 21 1924 –
Died: Wed, Jan 11 2012
Portrait of Lorey SebastianLorey Sebastian. Lorey Sebastian was 38 in The King of Comedy as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Sat, Jan 01 1944
Portrait of Sandy BrookeSandy Brooke. Sandy Brooke was >> in The King of Comedy as 'First Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James FitzpatrickJames Fitzpatrick. James Fitzpatrick was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Best Boy Electric'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cis CormanCis Corman. Cis Corman was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Died: Mon, Apr 27 2020
Portrait of Donah BassettDonah Bassett. Donah Bassett was 55 in The King of Comedy as 'Negative Cutter'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 23 1927 –
Died: Tue, May 04 2010
Portrait of Robert RaringRobert Raring. Robert Raring was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Color Timer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dick MingaloneDick Mingalone. Dick Mingalone was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Garrett BrownGarrett Brown. Garrett Brown was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Steadicam Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ted ChurchillTed Churchill. Ted Churchill was 38 in The King of Comedy as 'Steadicam Operator'
Birthday: Sun, Feb 20 1944 –
Died: Sat, Jun 17 1995
Portrait of George DeTitta Sr.George DeTitta Sr.. George DeTitta Sr. was 52 in The King of Comedy as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Wed, Nov 26 1930
Portrait of Amy SayresAmy Sayres. Amy Sayres was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Location Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Boris LevenBoris Leven. Boris Leven was 74 in The King of Comedy as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Thu, Aug 13 1908 –
Died: Sat, Oct 11 1986
Portrait of Sylvia FaySylvia Fay. Sylvia Fay was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Extras Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edward GarzeroEdward Garzero. Edward Garzero was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Scenic Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roberta HodesRoberta Hodes. Roberta Hodes was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edward PisoniEdward Pisoni. Edward Pisoni was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William WardWilliam Ward. William Ward was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jimmy RaittJimmy Raitt. Jimmy Raitt was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Norman BuckNorman Buck. Norman Buck was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Key Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ricki-Ellen BrookeRicki-Ellen Brooke. Ricki-Ellen Brooke was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Second Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Daniel RobertDaniel Robert. Daniel Robert was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lawrence MillerLawrence Miller. Lawrence Miller was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Died: Sat, Apr 11 2009
Portrait of Harold 'Whitey' McEvoyHarold 'Whitey' McEvoy. Harold 'Whitey' McEvoy was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Transportation Captain'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vito L. IlardiVito L. Ilardi. Vito L. Ilardi was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Boom Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carlos QuilesCarlos Quiles. Carlos Quiles was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Carpenter'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary Ellen WinstonMary Ellen Winston. Mary Ellen Winston was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Assistant Costume Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Les LazarowitzLes Lazarowitz. Les Lazarowitz was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Sound Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Shelley HouisShelley Houis. Shelley Houis was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Production Office Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Philip GoldblatPhilip Goldblat. Philip Goldblat was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William LogerWilliam Loger. William Loger was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Costume Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe Williams Sr.Joe Williams Sr.. Joe Williams Sr. was >> in The King of Comedy as 'Construction Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday