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

Crew

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