Acting
Billy Morrissette
Born October 29, 1962 · United States (age 63)
Billy Morrissette, born on October 29, 1962, in the United States, is a talented actor and filmmaker. Contributing to writing and directing. He is best known for his roles in notable films such as "Pump Up the Volume" (1990), "Catch Me If You Can" (1989), and "Vegas Vacation (1997). Morrissette gained further acclaim as the writer and director of the dark comedy "Scotland, PA" (2001), a unique ad…
Known For
Vegas Vacation · 1997Vegas Vacation
★ 6.01997
MovieComedy
The Griswold family hits the road again for a typically ill-fated vacation, this time to the glitzy mecca of slots and showgirls—Las Vegas.
Pump Up the Volume · 1990Pump Up the Volume
★ 7.11990
MovieMusicDrama
Mark Hunter, a lonely high school student, uses his shortwave radio to moonlight as the popular pirate DJ "Hard Harry." When his show gets blamed for a teen committing suicide, the students clash with high school faculty and the authorities.
Scotland, PA · 2001Scotland, PA
★ 6.02001
MovieComedyCrime
In a modernized retelling of "MacBeth" set in 1970s suburban Pennsylvania, Joe McBeth, an unambitious hamburger stand employee, is driven to success by his scheming wife.
Penn & Teller Get Killed · 1989Penn & Teller Get Killed
★ 5.61989
MovieComedy
The "bad boys of magic" go over the edge in this mind-blowing, role-switching comedy murder mystery set in the dizzying world of Atlantic City casinos. In a TV interview, Penn mentions his idea of a fun practical joke: "I wish someone were trying to kill me. It would give focus to my life, excitement. I'd be like James Bond." Twenty million people hear him. One decides to deliver a punchline he'll never forget. Made by people who thought Psycho was a comedy, Penn & Teller Get Killed (they also wrote the piece) features Caitlin Clarke as the femme fatale and David Patrick Kelly as the Edgar Allan Poe-esque nutcase with a new mission. Arthur Penn, known for hip masterpieces like Bonnie and Clyde, Alice's Restaurant and Little Big Man, directs with roller-coaster pacing and subversive intelligence.
Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College · 1990Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College
★ 5.21990
MovieHorrorComedy
A college teacher brings the little creatures back to his campus, where they proceed to terrorize the faculty and students.
The Thin Pink Line · 1998The Thin Pink Line
★ 4.71998
MovieComedy
A film crew in search of a new documentary project determines to find a wrongfully imprisoned death-row inmate. Enter Chauncey Ledbetter, a quirky and potentially gay prisoner convicted of murdering his high school show choir teacher. As filming of the documentary progresses, evidence increases that Chauncey might be guilty after all.
Dance 'Til Dawn · 1988Dance 'Til Dawn
★ 6.01988
MovieComedyFamily
The seniors of Herbert Hoover High School hold a prom they will never forget. Popular girl Shelley ditches her date and ends up spending the night with the more unpopular Dan; Kevin the jock goes out with nerdy Angela because he has heard she is easy; Patrice blames her boyfriend Roger for everything that doesn't go the way she wants it to.
Catch Me... If You Can · 1989Catch Me... If You Can
★ 5.61989
MovieActionComedy
A hotshot teenage car racer persuades the class president of a small Minnesota high school to gamble on illegal car races to raise money for their school which is facing closure.
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