
Tom Papa
Actor · b. 1968 · Passaic, New Jersey, USA
Thomas Papa Jr. (born November 10, 1968) is an American comedian, actor, and radio host.
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Movie6.1FamilyAnimationBarry B. Benson, a recent college graduate who wants more out of his life than making honey, decides to sue the human race after learning about the exploitation of bees at the hands of mankind. What will happen next?
Bee Movie
2007 · 5.4K votes
Movie7.3DramaHistoryDiscover the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and culture with the Air Jordan brand.
Air
2023 · 2.4K votes
Movie5.8ComedyCrimeThe mafia's Paul Vitti is back in prison and will need some serious counseling when he gets out. Naturally, he returns to his analyst Dr. Ben Sobel for help and finds that Sobel needs some serious help himself as he has inherited the family practice, as well as an excess stock of stress.
Analyze That
2002 · 1.4K votes
Movie6.2DramaComedyA rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Mark Whitacre suddenly turns whistleblower. Even as he exposes his company’s multi-national price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, Whitacre envisions himself being hailed as a hero of the common man and handed a promotion.
The Informant!
2009 · 1K votes
Movie5.8HorrorThrillerAfter barely surviving a furious shootout with the police, Baby Firefly, Otis Driftwood and Captain Spaulding are behind bars. But pure evil cannot be contained. Teaming up with Otis’ half-brother Winslow, the demented Firefly clan escape to unleash a whole new wave of murder, madness and mayhem.
3 from Hell
2019 · 557 votes
Movie6.6DramaRomanceBased on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
Behind the Candelabra
2013 · 849 votes
Movie6.1DramaComedyThough he began in stand-up comedy, Andre Allen hit the big-time as the star of a trilogy of action-comedies about a talking bear but now he wants to be taken seriously. His passion project about the Haitian Revolution, a movie called Uprize, was panned by the NY Times film critic. A couple days before the wedding to his reality star fiancée, he's forced to spend the day with Chelsea Brown, a profile writer for the New York Times. Unexpectedly, he opens up to her, and as they wind their way across New York, he tries to get back in touch with his comedic roots.
Top Five
2014 · 504 votes
Movie5.9AnimationActionThe Haunted World of El Superbeasto is an animated comedy that also combines elements of a horror and thriller film. It is based upon the comic book series created by Rob Zombie that follows the character of El Superbeasto and his sexy sidekick sister, Suzi-X, voiced by Sheri Moon, as they confront an evil villain by the name of Dr. Satan.
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto
2009 · 232 votes
Movie4.5ComedyThe story of Vince, New England's most successful divorce attorney. To Vince, life is one big competition, and losing is unacceptable. This also applies in his dating life with his love 'em and leave 'em approach. Then Vince meets Jane, who is beautiful, successful and also extremely driven. Together they enter into a series of entertaining wagers with each other where the winner gets to decide the fate of the loser.
The Opposite Sex
2015 · 53 votes
Movie5.4ComedyDramaA kid must decide between choosing the future his father wants and following his dream of becoming a pro skater.
North Hollywood
2021 · 48 votes
Movie6.0ComedyDocumentaryFrom Jerry Seinfeld to Leslie Jones, Kevin Hart to Hannah Gadsby, laugh along with the funniest bits from Netflix's 2020 stand-up comedy specials.
Best of Stand-Up 2020
2020 · 24 votes
Movie6.3DramaA bittersweet story about coming of age in the shadow of mental illness.
Paper Spiders
2021 · 31 votes
MovieDocumentaryRedefine success through the eyes of comedy's everyman, Rick Crom.
Oh, Rick!
2017
Movie6.5ComedyTV MovieFrom the Union Square Theater in New York City, veteran comic Tom Papa discusses a variety of topics, ranging from living with the worst roommates in the world to the difficulties of keeping up with rapidly changing technology.
Tom Papa: Live in New York City
2011 · 20 votes
Movie6.5ComedyDocumentaryA tribute special featuring some of the biggest names in comedy reminiscing about the late, great stand-up. It's a great way to celebrate and remember Greg, but if you want to do more than just celebrate and remember him, you now have an opportunity to help out his family too.
Give It Up for Greg Giraldo
2011 · 4 votes
Movie6.0ComedyHaving missed out on his cult's long awaited ritual suicide, an obnoxious loser teams up with his bogus ex-messiah to rebuild their doomsday commune. Traveling together through middle America, the constantly-bickering duo induct a military wannabe, a mentally unstable mom, and a mysterious foreign hitchhiker into their cult... but will this family of outcasts fulfill their transcendent destiny, or decide this life might be worth living after all?
Let's Start a Cult
2024 · 30 votes
Movie6.7ComedyDocumentaryA look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.
Comedian
2002 · 94 votes
MovieComedyScience FictionAn alien lands on Earth to go dancing and meets the dumbest man alive.
Movie6.5ComedyComedian Tom Papa takes on body image issues, social media, pets, Staten Island, the "old days" and more in a special from his home state of New Jersey.
Tom Papa: You're Doing Great!
2020 · 27 votes
Movie5.3ComedyA mockumentary about the rise and fall of Hollywood's life coach to the stars.
The Life Coach
2005 · 4 votes
MovieComedyA darkly comedic portrait of Chip Seinfeld- the degenerate, cocaine-addicted "brother" of Jerry Seinfeld. The story follows Chip through the streets of Columbus, Ohio as he struggles to break out of the shackles of his failed attempt at a stand-up comedy career. Just when it looks like he gets the chance of his life to headline a comedy festival, his paranoia gets the best of him and he shoots himself in the foot just like he has always done in the past. He might be obscure to the general public but within the world of stand-up comedy he is loved by few and hated by many.
Movie7.0ComedyTom doles out truths about post-marriage intimacy, his problematic pet pug and why men are to blame for most of life's inconveniences.
Tom Papa: What a Day!
2022 · 12 votes
Movie6.8DocumentaryComedyThe director takes us on a hilarious tour from Dubai to Beirut, Riyadh to New York with a gaggle of other stand-up talent. Along the way, taboos of culture and geopolitics are exploded, and a younger generation of both comedy talents and audiences is born.
Just Like Us
2011 · 4 votes
MovieComedyJust For Laughs presents the 75-minute comedy special that had too much funny to fit into one hour. Filmed live at Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Whitney Cummings presents the comedy style that has made her a household name. In this unique HBO Canada event, the TV starlet brings the best in filthy, raunchy, and outrageous comedy as she hosts seven comics, including Derek Seguin, Bridgett Everett, Jim Norton, Tom Papa, Katherine Ryan, Damien Lemon, and Neal Brennan.
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TV6.1ComedyTalk ShowStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · 364 votes
TV5.1Talk ShowComedySeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC's "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · 134 votes
TV7.2Talk ShowComedyA late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.
Conan
2010 · 265 votes
TV5.4Talk ShowComedyJay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992 · 106 votes
TV7.2ComedySingle working mom Christine Campbell has just learned that her ex is dating a much younger woman with the same first name. To avoid any confusion, the new girlfriend is dubbed New Christine, which leaves her with the unfortunate nickname Old Christine.
The New Adventures of Old Christine
2006 · 111 votes
TV7.0RealityTalk ShowIn $100,000 Pyramid, contestants are in teams of two. The goal of the game is to help your partner guess an answer, by listing items that would be included in said answer, or synonymous. For instance, if the answer is “Things That Bounce”, clues would be “Po-Go Sticks”, “Kangaroos”, “Basketballs”, etc. To add to the challenge, the contestant who is giving the clues has their hands strapped to their chair, so they’re unable to gesture in order to help the guessing process.
The $100,000 Pyramid
2016 · 9 votes
TV5.5ComedyGotham Comedy Club, a popular comedy venue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, is the setting of an hourlong series that is shot in front of an audience at the club. Each episode features routines by several comics -- a list that has included such names as David Alan Grier, Gilbert Gottfried and Artie Lange -- in what the network says is an unedited and uncensored format. In addition to the big names of the field who take the Gotham stage, the show also features up-and-comers who want to make a name for themselves in the stand-up comedy business.
Gotham Comedy Live
2012 · 2 votes
TV5.0Talk ShowPhotographer and director Sam Jones sits down with the myriad professionals of television and movies, and other celebrities (great skateboarders, for example), to discuss their development before fame, their passions beyond their careers, and gives them a space to open up about their insight into their business and their own abilities. Filmed in black and white, with a few deep cushion chairs and sparse set, the show relies on Sam's ability to relate to the guests and their will to speak freely with him.
Off Camera with Sam Jones
2014 · 5 votes
TV8.2DocumentaryThroughout the history of comedy, many comedians have lost themselves to the art’s darker side, through addiction, suicide, depression and self-destruction. Dark Side of Comedy explores these stories, shining a new light on comedy’s darkest corners.
Dark Side of Comedy
2022 · 15 votes
TV7.9DramaSet in downtown New York in 1900, 'The Knick' is centered on the Knickerbocker Hospital and its staff, notably Dr. John Thackery, the hospital's brilliant chief surgeon who pushes medicine's boundaries, pioneering new procedures despite a severe drug addiction.
The Knick
2014 · 532 votes
TV7.4ComedyTough Crowd with Colin Quinn was a comedic talk show which aired on Comedy Central from 2002 to 2004. The show featured host Colin Quinn and a panel of comedian guests, discussing politics, current events, and social issues.
Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn
2002 · 7 votes
TV7.4ComedyDramaA coming-of-age comedy set in the "go-go" 80s that is equal parts hijinks and heartfelt about a college student enjoying a last hurrah before summer comes to an end--and the future begins. David Myers, an assistant tennis pro at the Red Oaks Country Club in suburban New Jersey in 1985, is both reeling from his father's heart attack and conflicted about what major to declare in the fall. While there, he meets a colorful cast of misfit co-workers and wealthy club members including an alluring art student named Skye and her corporate raider father Getty.
Red Oaks
2014 · 128 votes
- TV3.8Reality
The Marriage Ref is a TV reality show and panel game hosted by comedian Tom Papa and produced by Jerry Seinfeld, in which a rotating group of celebrities decides the winners of real-life marital disputes. The show premiered on NBC on Sunday, February 28, 2010 on the final night of the Olympics before moving to Thursdays. The show's second season debuted on June 26, 2011. On May 13, 2012, NBC cancelled the series.
The Marriage Ref
2010 · 5 votes
TV6.9ComedyTalk ShowFeaturing comedian Craig Ferguson debating provocative and timely topics in his unorthodox and iconoclastic manner. Each episode features a panel of guests which will include celebrities, comedians and experts, as well as the American public through social media. History is back on the History Channel.
Join or Die with Craig Ferguson
2016 · 15 votes
TV9.0DocumentaryI Love the '90s: Part Deux is a miniseries on VH1 in which various music and TV personalities reminisce about 1990s culture. It premiered on January 17, 2005. This series is a sequel to I Love the '90s. Its title is a reference to the 1993 comedy, Hot Shots! Part Deux.
I Love the '90s: Part Deux
2005 · 1 votes
TV8.0Never Mind the Buzzcocks
2002 · 5 votes
TV7.0DocumentaryI Love the '90s is a television mini-series produced by VH1 in which various music and TV personalities talk about the 1990s culture and all it had to offer. The show premiered July 12, 2004 with the episode "I Love 1990" and aired two episodes daily until July 16, 2004, when it ended with "I Love 1999". On January 17, 2005, a sequel was aired in the same fashion.
I Love the '90s
2004 · 2 votes
- TV9.0Comedy
The Colin Quinn Show was a three episode sketch variety show hosted by Colin Quinn in 2002.
The Colin Quinn Show
2002 · 1 votes
- TVComedy
Come to Papa
2004
TVDocumentaryComedyIn each episode, each host presents an unusual fact. Some facts are explained via video segments, while others are tested on-stage. At the end of the show, the audience votes for the best fact and the winner gets the Golden Quack award.
- TV3.8
Get ready for BOOM!, the new game show that fuses family entertainment with the thrill and intensity of a blockbuster action movie. Full of comedy, color, tension and excitement, BOOM! is a general knowledge quiz show that challenges teams of three players to defuse the game show’s ticking slime-bombs, by cutting the wires relating to the correct answers and leaving the wrong answers untouched. Get it right – and the players win big money. Get it wrong – and, after a tense countdown, the slime-bombs detonate, showering the players – and portions of the audience – with mystery goop that could be anything from guacamole to mashed potatoes, forcing the players out of the game.
Boom!
2015 · 2 votes