Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers

Nascimento : 1933-06-08, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Morte : 2014-09-04

História

Joan Alexandra Molinsky, known professionally as Joan Rivers, was an American comedian, actress, writer, producer, and television host. She was noted for her often controversial comedic persona—heavily self-deprecating and sharply acerbic, especially towards celebrities and politicians.

Perfil

Joan Rivers

Filmes

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
Self (archive footage)
In this comedy special, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and Dave Chappelle honor George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and Richard Pryor.
Rita Moreno: Apenas Uma Garota Que Decidiu Ir em Frente
Self (archive footage)
Rita Moreno desafiou sua educação humilde e seu racismo implacável para se tornar parte de um seleto grupo que ganhou um Emmy, Grammy, Oscar e Tony. Ao longo de uma carreira de setenta anos, ela abriu o caminho para artistas hispano-americanos, recusando-se a ser categorizada em estereótipos unidimensionais.
Revelação
Self (archive footage)
Neste documentário, nomes influentes da arte e do pensamento transgêneros analisam o impacto de Hollywood na comunidade trans.
Beastie Boys Story
Self (archive footage)
Baseado no livro Beastie Boys Book (2018), que narra as décadas de amizade do grupo e homenageia o saudoso Adam “MCA” Yauch, o filme foi feito em parceria com Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz e Michael “Mike D” Diamond. O registro aposta em contar a história do trio desde o começo alternando cenas de arquivo dos Beastie Boys com filmagens da apresentação realizada por Ad-Rock e Mike D em 2019.
Love, Sweat and Tears
Herself
Dr. Pamela Dee is on a mission to "Save The Menopausal Vaginas of America!" Her goal is to de-stigmatize Menopause and start the "Menopause Romance Revolution."
Fantasmas À Solta: Minha Namorada Fantasma
Grandma Doyle
Max (Ryan Ochoa) só tem olhos para Cammy (Bella Thorne), a ruiva bem popular e inteligente na escola. Quando Max finalmente marca um encontro com Cammy no Dia das Bruxas, Phears, um fantasma mal com planos de conquistar o mundo, desencadeia seus fantasmas e coisas derem errado.
Women Aren't Funny
Herself
Comedian Bonnie McFarlane dons her investigative journalist's hat to find out once and for all if women are funny and report her unbiased findings in what some are calling the most important documentary of our generation.
The Story of the Swimmer
Self
A documentary about the making of the cult film The Swimmer (1968).
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Self
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise journeys through Brooks’ early years in the creative beginnings of live television — with Sid Caesar on Your Show of Shows — to the film genres he so successfully satirized in Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, High Anxiety, and Spaceballs — to the groundbreaking Broadway musical version of his first film, The Producers. The documentary also delves into his professional and personal ups and downs — his childhood, his first wife and subsequent 41-year marriage to Anne Bancroft — capturing a never-before-heard sense of reflection and confession.
Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's
Self
It's the most mythic of all American emporiums - and the scene of many an ultimate fashion fantasy. Now audiences get a rarified chance to peek behind the backroom doors and into the reality of the fascinating inner workings and fabulous untold stories from Bergdorf Goodman's iconic history in Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's.
Moms Mabley
Self
A feature documentary about Jackie "Moms" Mabley, an African-American stand-up comic and show-biz pioneer who emerged from the Chitlin' Circuit of African-American Vaudeville to become a mainstream star. Once billed as "The Funniest Woman in the World," Mabley pushed the boundaries of comedy by tackling topics such as gender, sex, and racism and performed up until her death in 1975. A true passion project for first-time director Whoopi Goldberg, the documentary shows Mabley's historical significance and profound influence as a performer vastly ahead of her time.
Homem de Ferro 3
Herself
Depois de um inimigo reduzir o mundo de Tony Stark a destroços, o Homem de Ferro precisa aprender a confiar em seus instintos para proteger aqueles que ama, especialmente sua namorada, e lutar contra seu maior medo: o fracasso.
Why We Laugh: Funny Women
Executive Producer
An uncensored look into the lives of the female stand-up comedian. Featuring interviews and live performance footage from some of today's most prominent female voices in stand-up comedy and entertainment, this revealing documentary sheds light on the legacy of the female comedian and the dedication, courage and passion that is required to be successful in the male dominated stand-up comedy business.
Why We Laugh: Funny Women
Herself
An uncensored look into the lives of the female stand-up comedian. Featuring interviews and live performance footage from some of today's most prominent female voices in stand-up comedy and entertainment, this revealing documentary sheds light on the legacy of the female comedian and the dedication, courage and passion that is required to be successful in the male dominated stand-up comedy business.
Joan Rivers - Não Comece Comigo!
Writer
Mulher vibrante e carismática, a comediante Joan Rivers sobe ao palco para enfrentar o público e demonstrar que só ela pode fazer você rir com sua espontaneidade e seu estilo único e irreverente, que a transformou em um ícone mundial.
Joan Rivers - Não Comece Comigo!
Self
Mulher vibrante e carismática, a comediante Joan Rivers sobe ao palco para enfrentar o público e demonstrar que só ela pode fazer você rir com sua espontaneidade e seu estilo único e irreverente, que a transformou em um ícone mundial.
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
Herself
Chronological look at the life and career of Johnny Carson (1925-2005), with commentary from an ex-wife and more than 30 fellow comedians, friends, employees, and biographers. The biography defines why Carson was an enduring star (his cool, his timing, his genuine laugh, his breadth of knowledge) and pursues his motivations and inner self (a loner with a drinking problem, a decent Midwesterner whose mother withheld approval, a quiet person who loved to entertain). The key to understanding him, argues the biography, is his love of magic.
Bob Ross: The Happy Painter
Herself (archive footage)
A behind-the-scenes look at the beloved public television personality's journey from humble beginnings to an American pop-culture icon. "The Happy Painter" reveals the public and private sides of Bob Ross through loving accounts from close friends and family, childhood photographs and rare archival footage. Interviewees recount his gentle, mild-mannered demeanor and unwavering dedication to wildlife, and disclose little-known facts about his hair, his fascination with fast cars and more. Film clips feature Bob Ross with mentor William Alexander and the rough-cut of the first "Joy of Painting" episode from 1982. Famous Bob Ross enthusiasts, including talk-show pioneer Phil Donahue, film stars Jane Seymour and Terrence Howard, chef Duff Goldman and country music favorites Brad Paisley and Jerrod Niemann, provide fascinating insights into the man, the artist and his legacy.
Roubo nas Alturas
Thanks
Um grupo de trabalhadores decide se vingar de um vigarista de Wall Street que roubou o dinheiro. Depois que os funcionários de um luxuoso condomínio descobrem que o bilionário da cobertura roubou seu fundo de previdência, eles montam um plano de vingança: um roubo insano para recuperar o que foi tirado deles.
Os Smurfs
Party Guest
Gargamel encontra a vila dos Smurfs e tenta os capturar para transforma-los em amuletos. Assustados, liderados pelo Smurf Desastrado, os pequeninos entram numa gruta proibida. Como é lua cheia, eles acabam transportados por um portal para o Central Park, em Nova York... Lá, Desastrado, Ranzinza, Smurfette, Gênio, Papai Smurf e Valente encontram refúgio com o casal vivido por Neil Patrick Harris e Jayma Mays.
The Undefeated
Self (archive footage)
A documentary that chronicles Sarah Palin's pre-political life; her tenure as Governor of Alaska, and her time spent as John McCain's running mate.
Growing Up Barnard
Are women’s colleges a dying breed? In the past forty years over 75% of women’s colleges have closed or merged with their male counterparts. What will or should become of them in the next fifty years? Compelled by her family’s four-generation legacy at Barnard College, Daniella Kahane (BC ’05) explores the relevance of women’s colleges today, specifically through understanding the history of Barnard College and the changing role of women during the twentieth century.
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Self (archive footage)
For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, spectacular films.
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
Herself
A documentary on the life and career of Joan Rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old.
Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers
Herself - Roastee
It's the "Queen of Mean", Joan Rivers turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.
George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Self
The award is not intended to be given posthumously, but Carlin's death occurred between the announcement and the ceremony. Those there to honor Carlin included: Joan Rivers, Jon Stewart, Bill Maher, Lewis Black, Denis Leary, Margaret Cho, Garry Shandling, and Lily Tomlin.
We Are Most Amused
Herself
We Are Most Amused was a gala event held at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 12 November 2008 in honour of the 60th birthday of Charles, Prince of Wales, in aid of The Prince's Trust. Prince Charles attended the event with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and younger son Prince Harry. The show had a similar format to the Royal Variety Show and showcased a variety of comedy acts. The performance was televised by ITV to the public on 15 November 2008. Robin Williams made his first UK stage appearance in more than 25 years. Tickets were sold to the general public and the event sold out in one hour.
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self
The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's contemporaries, (Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Debbie Reynolds, etc.), established comedians (Billy Crystal, Rosanna Barr, Robin Williams, Chris Rock, etc.) and young comedians (Jeff Atoll, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, etc.).
The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & Bits
Self
When "The Electric Company" made its television debut in October 1971, it was instantly clear that it would fulfill its mission of helping struggling and reluctant readers. With a ground-breaking and diverse cast, clever writing, innovative direction, and an original visual and musical style, the show was so effective that by the end of its first season, nearly a quarter of all US schools were using the show in the classroom. Generations of young people learned to read from the series, making it one of the most important and enduring shows in American television history. "The Electric Company's Greatest Hits and Bits" is a clip-filled celebration featuring many of the series' most popular segments (with Bill Cosby, Morgan Freeman, Rita Moreno and the rest of the multi-talented Electric Company cast), and includes new interviews with cast members Jim Boyd, Judy Graubart, Skip Hinnant, Tom Lehrer, Rita Moreno, and Joan Rivers, as well as with series creator Joan Ganz Cooney.
MY NAME IS JACKIE BEAT
Follows the life of one of today's most notorious bad-girl drag performers: Jackie Beat. Backstage we meet Kent Fuher, the man behind Jackie Beat, an incredibly talented performer whose life is ruled by constant doubts and insecurities. As Kent Fuher travels between New York City, Toronto, Los Angeles, Fire Island and then across the Atlantic to Berlin, he constantly questions his life and profession and slowly reveals his personal life.
Joan Rivers: Before Melissa Pulls the Plug
Writer
2006 special for the Bravo Network.
Joan Rivers: Before Melissa Pulls the Plug
Herself
2006 special for the Bravo Network.
Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium
Writer
Filmed at her sellout farewell shows at the London Palladium, this hilarious DVD sees the acid-tongued veteran comedienne at her outrageous best, taking no prisoners in her quest for the killer gag.
Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium
Herself
Filmed at her sellout farewell shows at the London Palladium, this hilarious DVD sees the acid-tongued veteran comedienne at her outrageous best, taking no prisoners in her quest for the killer gag.
John Candy: Comic Spirit
Self
A tribute to the late John Candy from the cast of Spaceballs.
Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde
Self
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of Oscar Wilde's birth, 150 leading artists of the stage, screen and music worlds deliver 150 of the Irish scribe's most memorable quotes. Featured celebrities include Bono, Liam Neeson, Martin Sheen, Joan Rivers, Lily Tomlin, Tyne Daly, James Cromwell, Stewart Copeland, Julianna Margulies, Allison Janney, Ed Asner, Roma Downey, Harvey Fierstein, Hector Elizondo and Rosie Perez.
A Filha da América
Joan Rivers
Era uma vez uma adorável menina chamada Samantha. Tinha tudo o que poderia desejar e vivia numa linda casa branca - a Casa Branca. No papel de Samantha Mackenzie, Katie Holmes interpreta uma jovem privilegiada que apenas quer ter uma experiência escolar normal, longe da influência dos pais. O único problema é que o pai é o Presidente dos Estados Unidos da América! Mas nada a vai impedir. Por isso, sob vigilância dos Serviços Secretos e contínua exposição mediática, Samantha conhece, e apaixona-se, por um belo estudante universitário... com a sua própria existência secreta.
Shrek 2
Joan Rivers (voice)
Finalmente casados, Shrek e a Princesa Fiona mudam-se para o pântano. Porém, as notícias do casamento correram depressa e, logo após a lua-de-mel, recebem uma mensagem dos reis, os pais de Fiona, convidando-os para uma recepção formal. Acontece que eles ainda não sabem que a filha e o genro são dois ogres, e Shrek, antecipando problemas, viaja contrariado. A somar às dificuldades de aceitação, o casal vai ter de enfrentar a oposição do Príncipe Encantado, obcecado em casar com Fiona, e da sua mãe, a maquiavélica Fada Madrinha, desejosa de obter o poder no reino.
Cleavage
"Cleavage" is an uplifting and informative journey to the most eye-catching destination on earth: The space between a woman's breasts. Cleavage is what happens when breasts collide--a merger that at once fascinates, scandalizes, and mesmerizes. Cleavage makes movie & pop stars, enriches surgeons, tempts politicians, and dominates fashion. When breasts are lifted and pushed together, all of society rubbernecks.
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
Self
Featuring inverviews from: Afrika Bambaataa, Ashford & Simpson, Jackson Browne, Kim Burell, Taylor Dayne, Carmen Electra, Faith Evans, Roberta Flack, Joel Gray, Kc & the Sunshine Band, Eartha Kitt, Patti Labelle, Queen Latifah and more?
E! True Hollywood Story: Joan Rivers
Self
Spoof documentary about the comedy icon.
O Elefantinho de Coração Valente
Spike (voice)
Um bebê elefante sem nome está se acostumando com a vida em manada, quando caçadores matam sua mãe, ele acaba fugindo e se perdendo. É encontrado por uma fêmea, Groove, irmã de uma matriarca, que anda estressada com a vida em sua manada. Não exatamente por compaixão, ainda assim ela adota o órfão, "até que achemos sua manada", mas falha nesta tarefa, ou em encontrar um novo lar com elefantes machos - que o consideram tagarela - ou sua própria manada, que apelida o elefante de Whispers, já que seu barrido é fraco.
Mundo Fashion
Dolly Bellows
Entre plumas, paetês e muita gente bonita, uma garota ambiciosa quer mais do que ser estagiária em uma revista de moda. Para chegar ao topo, ela vai fazer tudo. Mas tudo mesmo. Você duvida?
Enganchados
Blanche
Charlene (Jennifer Tilly) é uma jovem bonita e atraente que está a procura do seu príncipe encantado. Um dia ela fica sabendo através de um médium, que somente será rica e feliz quando casar-se com um médico chamado Steven. Então começa uma busca desesperada e hilária para descobrir quem é o suposto médico bom partido.
Knitwits Revisited
Becky
KnitWits Revisited brings us back to the KnitWits' knitting store.
Knitwits
Becky
Saturday afternoon in a knitting store in New York City.
Napoleon - As Aventuras de um Caozinho Valente
Mother Penguin (voice)
Um cachorro chamado Napoleon cai dentro de uma cesta sustentada por balões. Logo depois ele se vê voando bem acima do solo e acaba indo parar longe de casa. Assim que aterrisa, Napoleão resolve sair à procura de seus parentes
Tears and Laughter: The Joan and Melissa Rivers Story
Joan Rivers
After the loss of her husband, comedienne Joan Rivers and her daughter Melissa must discover a way to heal there broken relationship and provide each other the strength to start again.
Mamãe é de Morte
Herself
Beverly Stuphin é o mais puro retrato da mãe adorável, carinhosa e perfeita. Seu marido o dentista Eugene, seus filhos Misty e Chip completam a cena de uma feliz família de classe média, que se choca ao saber que uma de suas vizinhas está recebendo telefonemas obscenos. O que eles não imaginam é que a 'querida e doce' mamãe tem uma forma pouco convencional de cuidar dos assuntos familiares... Ela mata todos aqueles que se atrevem a cruzar seus caminhos... E, conforme as supostas ameaças à felicidade de sua família acontecem, aumenta a contagem de corpos que aparecem na vizinhança, e a polícia se aproxima de descobrir a verdade, ameaçando esse retrato e a felicidade da família perfeita.
Joan Rivers: Abroad in London
Herself
Joan delivers her biting tongue to the Queen and her country.
Joan Rivers: Abroad in London
Writer
Joan delivers her biting tongue to the Queen and her country.
How to Murder a Millionaire
Irma
A Beverly Hills housewife suspects that her husband of thirty years is trying to kill her.
Night Of 100 Stars III
Self
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
Pee-wee Herman and pals are celebrating Christmas in the Playhouse in their own creative ways: Pee-wee makes a list for Santa Claus 1 1/2 miles long, teaches Little Richard how to ice skate, goes for a sleigh ride with Magic Johnson, commands Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello to make Christmas cards, receives a long phone call from Dinah Shore, even has more musical fun with k.d. lang, the Del Rubio Triplettes and Charo! Finally, Big Red arrives and announces that Pee-wee's Christmas list was so big, he didn't have enough presents for all the children of the world. Will Pee-wee follow his own advice and help others?
S.O.S.: Tem um Louco Solto no Espaço
Dot Matrix (voice)
O planeta Spaceball está em crise, após seus vilões atrapalhados desperdiçarem a atmosfera do lugar. Agora, eles vão tentar roubar o ar de um planeta mais fraco, fazendo com que a princesa Vespa peça ajuda de dois mercenários intergalácticos.
Les Patterson Saves the World
President Rivers (uncredited)
Fat middle aged 24/7 drunkard Les Patterson represents Australia at the UN where his fart literally incinerates an Arab ambassador. Patterson is reassigned to the Middle East so he can be tortured to death by the country he insulted. Patterson's arrival is the prefect distract of a coup and he is spared. At a bar Patterson meets a bio weapons scientist who's developed a horrific disease for the KGB whom plan to distribute it to the Pentagon via toilet seats. Patterson of course is far too drunk to understand anything happening and teams up with Dane Edna to save the world.
WrestleMania II
Ring Announcer
Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper in a Boxing match Battle Royal featuring superstars and athletes from the WWF and NFL Hulk Hogan (c) vs. King Kong Bundy in a Steel Cage match for the WWF Championship
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Fictional character, Heidi Abromowitz, is the butt of everyone's jokes.
Os Muppets Conquistam Nova York
Perfume Saleswoman
Os Muppets vão tentar a vida em Nova York, onde esperam se tornar grandes artistas. A sorte não os ajuda e eles passam por períodos difíceis, morando em armários de estações rodoviárias. Até que um dia, um golpe de sorte torna possível seus sonhos. E eles invadem a Broadway!
An Audience with Joan Rivers
The shockingly controversial, outrageous, and wickedly funny comedienne performing live in front of a celebrity audience.
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
Self
This 60-minute video is 100% Shandling, which is either good or bad news depending upon who's watching. Shandling's "average guy stuck in the farce called life" persona works quite well within the framework of the tape. Casual fans, however, might prefer the Johnny Carson-baiting Shandling of the much-later cable series It's Garry Shandling's Show and The Larry Sanders Show. Like those two projects, Alone in Vegas began as a Showtime cable special--Shandling's first, in fact.
Lily: Sold Out
Herself
After taking her successful Broadway show to Las Vegas, Lily Tomlin is faced with a tough decision: soften her act for mass appeal, or keep her material the way she originally intended?
Ele Vai Ter um Bebê
Second Nurse
Lionel's life turns around after a one-night stand on top of a pinball table... he becomes the world's first pregnant man!
Ele Vai Ter um Bebê
Writer
Lionel's life turns around after a one-night stand on top of a pinball table... he becomes the world's first pregnant man!
Ele Vai Ter um Bebê
Director
Lionel's life turns around after a one-night stand on top of a pinball table... he becomes the world's first pregnant man!
The Girl Most Likely to...
Writer
An ugly girl undergoes plastic surgery and becomes beautiful. She then takes revenge on all the people who mistreated her when she was ugly.
Enigma de uma Vida
Joan
Neddy Merrill tem estado ausente durante a maior parte do verão. Ele reaparece em uma piscina de amigos. Enquanto eles conversam, alguém percebe que há piscinas em todos os vizinhos, abrangendo todo o vale. Ele decide nadar de piscina para piscina por todo o vale. Quando ele para em cada piscina de seu caminho, conta a sua história de vida. Seus amigos estão perplexos com sua determinação em concluir a missão, "nadando em casa", mas foi imediatamente compreendido intuitivamente. Sua paixão é monumental, assim como é monumental o seu esquecimento e décadas de negligência com aqueles que ele tem de mais caro. Sua odisseia o leva de amor e poder a desespero e ruína.
Hootenanny a Go-Go
Herself
A square rich boy wants to make it with a pretty folk singer, so he buys the coffee house where she and a bunch of other beatniks perform. Features performances by The Goldebriars, The Free Wheelers, and a very young Joan Rivers doing a stand-up routine.