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Comedian is a 2002 documentary focusing on Jerry Seinfeld that explores the other side of stand-up comedy; that is, the preparation, politics, nerves, creativity, and so on. The film also features an up-and-coming comic named Orny Adams as he struggles to make it in show business. Many other recognizable comedians also make at least a cameo, including Colin Quinn, Greg Giraldo, Jim Norton, Ray Romano, Godfrey, Chris Rock, George Wallace, Mario Joyner, Jay Leno, Tom Papa, and Bill Cosby. The film's unusual trailer featured famous voice-over artist Hal Douglas speaking in a recording booth. The film was theatrically released in the United States on October 11, 2002 and grossed about $2.8 million domestically.
Original Release
10/25/2002
US Release
10/25/2002
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Greg Giraldo | Self |
| Sherrod Small | Self |
| Jim Norton | Self |
| Allan Havey | Self |
| Colin Quinn | Self |
| Cynthia Koury | Self |
| Orny Adams | Self |
| George Wallace | Self |
| Robert Klein | Self |
| T. Sean Shannon | Self |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Greg Giraldo | Self |
| Sherrod Small | Self |
| Jim Norton | Self |
| Allan Havey | Self |
| Colin Quinn | Self |
| Cynthia Koury | Self |
| Orny Adams | Self |
| George Wallace | Self |
| Robert Klein | Self |
| T. Sean Shannon | Self |
| Gary Greenberg | Self |
| Shawn Seymour | Self |
| Richard Spector | Self |
| Michael Britt | Self |
| Craig Figueiredo | Self |
| Nicole Severine | Self |
| Nicole Beatty | Self |
| Tom Papa | Self |
| Mario Joyner | Self |
| Ray Romano | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jerry Seinfeld | Executive Producer |
| Amy R. Baird | Producer |
| Gary Streiner | Producer |
