Phil Leirness

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Phil Leirness

Born November 25, 1968 (age 57)

Phil Leirness has always been a storyteller. At the age of six, he was writing short stories. By the age of nine, he was acting in plays and musicals. By the time he graduated from high school, he was already a published film critic, a stand-up comic and a television host (in his native San Francisco Bay Area). After moving to Los Angeles, Leirness continued to perform stand-up comedy (at such ven…

Known For

Dirty TeacherDirty Teacher · 2013
Dirty Teacher
5.92013
MovieThrillerTV Movie
When a high school senior discovers her teacher is seducing her boyfriend, events turn deadly after the teacher tries to cover it up.
The Story of O: Untold PleasuresThe Story of O: Untold Pleasures · 2002
The Story of O: Untold Pleasures
5.72002
MovieDramaRomance
"O" is a talented photographer in her late twenties with a promising career ahead of her. She is torn, however, between the tasks financial realities are forcing upon her and between her own artistic aims. Encouraged by her boyfriend, Rene, "O" decides that she should pursue her artistic passion without reservation, setting aside financial realities until she has completed her very beautiful, avant-garde book of original photos. In hopes of enabling "O" to focus her energies on the book, Rene introduces her to a mysterious benefactor, the wealthy and powerful Sir Stephen. What starts out as a promising arrangement, turns out to be self-destructive for "O". She allows outside influences to corrupt her artistic vision, as she is drawn into a seductive world of deceit, power, and eroticism
West Hollywood MotelWest Hollywood Motel · 2013
West Hollywood Motel
4.12013
MovieComedy
Various lives intersect in and around a West Hollywood motel in this kaleidoscopic comedy about sex, love, and the meaning of life.
The Cheating PactThe Cheating Pact · 2013
The Cheating Pact
6.02013
MovieCrimeDrama
Three high school students that are under pressure from their parents to get into good colleges convince a shy but very smart girl to take the College Entrance Test for them.
SpectresSpectres · 2004
Spectres
5.82004
MovieDramaMystery
KELLY is a beautiful young 16-year old who, like many teenagers, feels her life has become unbearably dark and depressed. Unable to make a meaningful connection with anyone around her, least of all her workaholic mom LAURA LEE, Kelly decides she'd rather be with her dad, who died several years before. The suicide attempt fails, but Laura Lee gets an urgent wake-up call and is determined to give Kelly some desperately needed attention. Hoping a change of scenery will help, mom and daughter rent a house for a long summer vacation. THE BIG HOUSE ON THE HILL offers peace, quiet, and ... mystery.
Karl Rove, I Love YouKarl Rove, I Love You · 2007
Karl Rove, I Love You
7.02007
MovieComedy
Election Year, 2004. A documentary on the "unknown supporting actor" takes a surprising turn when the lead of the film (Dan Butler; "Bulldog" from the television series "Frasier") becomes smitten with the idea of playing Karl Rove, President Bush's notorious senior advisor. Initially bent on bringing Rove down, as Butler gets deeper and deeper into his role, he actually falls in love with Rove.
The Party CrashersThe Party Crashers · 1998
The Party Crashers
3.31998
MovieComedy
A gigolo, a spoiled heiress, a champion female figure skater, a live band, and three desperate men are all brought together under the same roof, for a party thrown by a young, hot-shot, corporate attorney for the heist of a lifetime. It's a party no one will ever forget, with live music, catered food, a fully stocked bar, several felonies, and a host prepared to capitalize on any eventuality. An unusually funny account of sex, greed, violence and corruption. The Party Crashers is a unique take on life and love in Los Angeles.
The Perfect BoyfriendThe Perfect Boyfriend · 2013
The Perfect Boyfriend
4.92013
MovieTV MovieCrime
A charming but devious man conspires to bilk a wealthy veterinarian of her money.

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The Story of O: Untold PleasuresThe Story of O: Untold Pleasures · 2002
The Story of O: Untold Pleasures
5.72002
MovieDramaRomance
"O" is a talented photographer in her late twenties with a promising career ahead of her. She is torn, however, between the tasks financial realities are forcing upon her and between her own artistic aims. Encouraged by her boyfriend, Rene, "O" decides that she should pursue her artistic passion without reservation, setting aside financial realities until she has completed her very beautiful, avant-garde book of original photos. In hopes of enabling "O" to focus her energies on the book, Rene introduces her to a mysterious benefactor, the wealthy and powerful Sir Stephen. What starts out as a promising arrangement, turns out to be self-destructive for "O". She allows outside influences to corrupt her artistic vision, as she is drawn into a seductive world of deceit, power, and eroticism

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