Alistair McGowan

Alistair McGowan

Рождение : 1964-11-24, Evesham, Worcestershire, England

История

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Alistair McGowan (born 24 November 1964) is a British impressionist, stand-up comic, actor, singer and writer best known to British audiences for The Big Impression (formerly Alistair McGowan's Big Impression), which was, for four years, one of BBC1's top-rating comedy programmes - winning numerous awards, including a BAFTA in 2003. He has also worked extensively in theatre and appeared in the West End in Art, Cabaret, The Mikado and Little Shop of Horrors (for which he received an Laurence Olivier Award nomination.).) As an actor on television he played the lead role in BBC1's Mayo. He wrote the play Timing (nominated as Best New Comedy at the whatsonstage.com awards) and the book A Matter of Life and Death or How to Wean Your Man off Football with former comedy partner Ronni Ancona. He also provided voices for Spitting Image. Description above from the Wikipedia article Alistair McGowan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Профиль

Alistair McGowan

Фильмы

Культовые тусовщики
Jimmy Savile
История молодого выскочки из Глазго Алана Макги, изменившего лицо не только британского, но и мирового шоу-бизнеса. Его способность находить таланты в многочисленных английских пабах считали даром. Его новаторские решения сравнивали с открытиями гениев силиконовой долины, а он просто хотел предложить людям слушать то, чего они раньше никогда не слышали. Это история человека, всю жизнь шедшего к своей мечте и ставшего одним из творцов новой музыкальной эпохи.
Falklands' Most Daring Raid
Himself - Narrator (voice)
Documentary film about the then longest range bombing mission in history, which changed the outcome of the Falklands War.
Секретная служба Санта-Клауса
Additional Voices (voice)
Рождественский мультфильм «Секретная служба Санта-Клауса» обещает подарить Вам предпраздничное настроение и порадовать новыми идеями. Здесь, наряду со старыми общепринятыми тенденциями, присутствуют модерные вкрапления, о которых мы раньше не слышали. Это, например, то, что у Санты есть сын, который, честно сказать, ну так себе, чудаковатый какой-то. И еще важная деталь, знали ли вы, что Санта Клаус летает не на оленях, а на космическом корабле? Нет? Теперь будете знать! В картине раскроется секрет того, как Санта успевает за ночь развезти все подарки...
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
Self
Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash discuss the creation of The Royle Family, with a look behind the scenes at the production of the show and interviews with the cast.
Мое большое греческое лето
Nico
Гречанка Джорджия выросла в Америке и родной язык так и не выучила. Что не мешает ей работать гидом по достопримечательностям Греции и плохо скрывать своё неудовольство туристами, интересующимися лишь тем, где лучше купить сувениры. Проводя экскурсию с новым водителем, не говорящим с ней на одном языке, Джорджия думала, что потеряет рассудок, а нашла любовь.
We Are Most Amused
Himself
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.
Ealing Comedy
Vijay Imran Cecil Kuttuputtu Yogesh
Alfie Singh, accountant turned film producer, has a great idea for a film. It's called Ealing Comedy and it's about an accountant turned film producer called Alfie Singh. Alfie will play himself and his real son, Paul, will play his son in the film. Turned down by all the financiers, Alfie vows to make the film himself. His life with his wife and teenage son and his struggles to finance and make films in the UK are all woven together in a series of mad-cap events, resulting in a very British film
Best Ever Spitting Image
Self
A documentary about Spitting Image (1984) and the impact it had, including clips of the most memorable moments and contributions from many of the cast, crew and some of celebrities portrayed on the show.
Comic Aid
Shot live at the one off Comic Aid benefit gig at London’s Carling Apollo – which sold out in just three and a half minutes of tickets being put on sale – the DVD features the entire uncut show for all those unfortunate enough to have missed out on tickets. The 3 hour show sees Jonathan Ross, Jack Dee, Graham Norton, Julian Clary, and Lily Savage host a stellar comic line-up that includes; Lee Evans, Dawn French, Jimmy Carr, Ardal O’Hanlon, Johnny Vegas, Bill Bailey, Bo’ Selecta! star The Bear, Jo Brand, Jon Culshaw, Omid Djalili, Otis Lee Crenshaw, Eddie Izzard, The League Of Gentlemen with Miranda Richardson, Alistair McGowan, Dylan Moran, Dave Spikey, Simon Pegg & Jessica Stevenson. Psychological illusionist Derren Brown and international percussion sensation Stomp also present their own unique blend of stage entertainment.
Churchill: The Hollywood Years
Football Commentators (voice)
A group of American executives making a film about World War II decide that since their lead is rather unglamorous, they will draft in an American G.I. to play the part of Winston Churchill. Their take on the war depicts a handsome Churchill falling in love with Princess Elizabeth, who is herself involved in the war as an undercover agent.
Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe
Des Yeti
Follow Robbie as he sets out to discover a mythical tribe of lost Viking warriors to help him save his friends from another dastardly plot by the evil Blitzen and his new-found partner-in-crime The White Rabbit. Robbie is having girl trouble too - Donner is feeling neglected and decides to give Robbie an ultimatum. Can Robbie save the day, keep his girl and unravel the mystery of the Legend of the Lost Tribe?
Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire
Des Yeti / Alan Snowman / Trash Bag (voice)
Robbie the Reindeer (voiced by Ardal O'Hanlon) arrives at the North Pole, ready to take his place as navigator on Santa's Christmas sleigh team. However, Robbie is soon plagued by doubt regarding his ability, and sets out to regain his self-respect and the admiration of his team-mates. This festive animated tale also features the voices of Jane Horrocks, Steve Coogan, Caroline Quentin and Harry Enfield, and features a script co-written by 'Blackadder' writer Richard Curtis.
Cor, Blimey!
Racing Commentator
Dramatisation of the love affair between Sidney James and Barbara Windsor, played out against the backdrop of the 'Carry On' films during the 1960s and 1970s.
An Evening With Gary Lineker
From their 1991 stageplay An Evening with Gary Lineker was adapted for television in 1994 by Arthur Smith and Chris England. The action takes place against the backdrop of the 1990 Football World Cup semi-final, between England and West Germany, which is taking place in Italy while Monica and Bill are on holiday in Ibiza. Bill desperately wants to watch the match; Monica wants to talk about their relationship.