Louie Anderson

Acting

Louie Anderson

Born March 24, 1953 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Died January 21, 2022 · aged 68

Louie Anderson (March 24, 1953 - January 21, 2022) was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA as Louie Perry Anderson. He was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and game show host, known for Life with Louie (1995), Life with Louie: A Christmas Surprise for Mrs. Stillman (1994) and Coming to America (1988).

Known For

Coming to AmericaComing to America · 1988
Coming to America
6.91988
MovieComedyRomance
An African prince decides it’s time for him to find a princess... and his mission leads him and his most loyal friend to Queens, New York. In disguise as an impoverished immigrant, the pampered prince quickly finds himself a new job, new friends, new digs, new enemies and lots of trouble.
Ferris Bueller's Day OffFerris Bueller's Day Off · 1986
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
7.61986
MovieComedy
After high school slacker Ferris Bueller successfully fakes an illness in order to skip school for the day, he goes on a series of adventures throughout Chicago with his girlfriend Sloane and best friend Cameron, all the while trying to outwit his wily school principal and fed-up sister.
Cook-Off!Cook-Off! · 2017
Cook-Off!
5.22017
MovieComedy
Amateur 'chefs' from around the country compete for a million dollar prize in the ultimate food fight.
Bebe's KidsBebe's Kids · 1992
Bebe's Kids
6.01992
MovieAnimationComedy
When Robin meets the lovely Jamika he thinks he's in heaven. But when he meets her friend Bebe's children, whom she is looking after, he knows he's in hell.
Coming 2 AmericaComing 2 America · 2021
Coming 2 America
6.32021
MovieComedy
Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.
QuicksilverQuicksilver · 1986
Quicksilver
5.61986
MovieActionAdventure
Jack Casey used to be a hot-shot stock market whiz kid. After a disastrous professional decision, his life in the fast lane is over. He loses his nerve and joins a speed delivery firm which relies on bicycles to avoid traffic jams of San Francisco, is attracted to a fellow bicycler, Terri, and befriends Hector, a budding entrepreneur. Can Jack regain his nerve and his self-respect, and rebuild his life on a more sound basis?
Sandy WexlerSandy Wexler · 2017
Sandy Wexler
5.52017
MovieComedyDrama
When a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his career finally starts to take off.
Call Your MotherCall Your Mother · 2020
Call Your Mother
7.82020
MovieDocumentary
A hilarious ode to moms and the way they have shaped the work of some of comedy's biggest stars.

Movies

Coming to AmericaComing to America · 1988
Coming to America
6.91988
MovieComedyRomance
An African prince decides it’s time for him to find a princess... and his mission leads him and his most loyal friend to Queens, New York. In disguise as an impoverished immigrant, the pampered prince quickly finds himself a new job, new friends, new digs, new enemies and lots of trouble.
Ferris Bueller's Day OffFerris Bueller's Day Off · 1986
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
7.61986
MovieComedy
After high school slacker Ferris Bueller successfully fakes an illness in order to skip school for the day, he goes on a series of adventures throughout Chicago with his girlfriend Sloane and best friend Cameron, all the while trying to outwit his wily school principal and fed-up sister.
Cook-Off!Cook-Off! · 2017
Cook-Off!
5.22017
MovieComedy
Amateur 'chefs' from around the country compete for a million dollar prize in the ultimate food fight.
Bebe's KidsBebe's Kids · 1992
Bebe's Kids
6.01992
MovieAnimationComedy
When Robin meets the lovely Jamika he thinks he's in heaven. But when he meets her friend Bebe's children, whom she is looking after, he knows he's in hell.
Coming 2 AmericaComing 2 America · 2021
Coming 2 America
6.32021
MovieComedy
Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.
QuicksilverQuicksilver · 1986
Quicksilver
5.61986
MovieActionAdventure
Jack Casey used to be a hot-shot stock market whiz kid. After a disastrous professional decision, his life in the fast lane is over. He loses his nerve and joins a speed delivery firm which relies on bicycles to avoid traffic jams of San Francisco, is attracted to a fellow bicycler, Terri, and befriends Hector, a budding entrepreneur. Can Jack regain his nerve and his self-respect, and rebuild his life on a more sound basis?
Sandy WexlerSandy Wexler · 2017
Sandy Wexler
5.52017
MovieComedyDrama
When a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his career finally starts to take off.
Call Your MotherCall Your Mother · 2020
Call Your Mother
7.82020
MovieDocumentary
A hilarious ode to moms and the way they have shaped the work of some of comedy's biggest stars.
Richard Pryor: IconRichard Pryor: Icon · 2014
Richard Pryor: Icon
6.22014
MovieDocumentary
Richard Pryor's impact on the craft of comedy and today's top comics is legendary and unrivaled. This program surveys the profound and enduring influence of one of the greatest American comics of all time.
Cloak & DaggerCloak & Dagger · 1984
Cloak & Dagger
6.41984
MovieAdventureAction
Davey Osborne is an average 11-year-old boy with an overactive imagination. He spends his days playing video games and pretending to be a spy with his imaginary father-figure, Jack Flack - a substitute for his real father, who is struggling with the recent death of Davey's mother. However, fantasy becomes reality for Davey after he witnesses the murder of an FBI agent, who in his dying breath, gives Davey a mysterious video game cartridge called Cloak & Dagger, which in actuality contains top-secret government information. With the help of his younger friend Kim, the tech savvy Morris, and even a little help from his fictional secret agent mentor, Davey must stay one step ahead of pursuers as he tries to survive a real-life game of espionage in the streets of San Antonio, Texas.
Back By MidnightBack By Midnight · 2005
Back By Midnight
5.12005
MovieComedy
The warden of a small, rundown, minimum-security prison plots revenge against the the prison's dishonest owner by having four inmates break out and plan a department store robbery to spruce up the prison's faculties.
The Wrong GuysThe Wrong Guys · 1988
The Wrong Guys
5.71988
MovieComedyAction
Five former cub scouts have a reunion and go camping on the mountain they never conquered. High jinks ensue due to their childhood enemies and a group of escaped convicts who mistake them for an FBI unit.
Mr. WrongMr. Wrong · 1996
Mr. Wrong
4.01996
MovieComedyRomance
A single and lonely woman finds the seemingly perfect man to date, but soon regrets it when his deranged and possessive other personality emerges and worst still, she cannot convince anyone else of his Jekyll/Hyde true nature.
Feeding America Comedy FestivalFeeding America Comedy Festival · 2020
Feeding America Comedy Festival
5.82020
MovieComedy
All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.
Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day SpecialMichael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special · 2017
Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special
6.02017
MovieComedyMusic
After Santa tells Michael Bolton that he needs 75,000 new babies by Christmas to meet toy supply, he hosts a sexy telethon to get the world to start making love.
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest ComediansLaughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians · 2001
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
8.02001
MovieComedy
This set gives you a chance to see some of today's best comedians when they were much younger. some peoples bits are very short, one joke short, which leaves you feeling a little jipped. The replay value is minimal because you have to skip around so much to keep the laughs going.
Comic Relief VIIComic Relief VII · 1995
Comic Relief VII
1995
MovieComedy
Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams host a fundraiser for healthcare for the homeless. Featuring Drew Carey; Andrew Clay; Richard Lewis; Dennis Miller; Paula Poundstone; Richard Jeni; Bob Saget.
HecklerHeckler · 2007
Heckler
5.92007
MovieDocumentaryComedy
HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Jamie Kennedy takes on hecklers and critics and ask some interesting questions of people such as George Lucas, Bill Maher, Mike Ditka, Rob Zombie, Howie Mandel and many more. This fast moving, hilarious documentary pulls no punches as you see an uncensored look at just how nasty and mean the fight is between those in the spotlight and those in the dark.
For HopeFor Hope · 1996
For Hope
6.31996
MovieDrama
The life and death of a young woman who suffered from scleroderma, and how she and her family coped.
Louie Anderson: Louie in St. LouieLouie Anderson: Louie in St. Louie · 1993
Louie Anderson: Louie in St. Louie
1993
Movie
Stand-up comedian Louie Anderson performs from St. Louis, Missouri.
Comic Relief IIIComic Relief III · 1989
Comic Relief III
8.01989
MovieComedyDocumentary
The third event from Comic Relief USA. Hosted, as with the first two specials, by Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams. The event debuted the song "Mr. President"—written by Joe Sterling, Ray Reach and Mike Loveless, and sung by Al Jarreau and Natalie Cole. Featured Jim Varney as Ernest P. Worrell; Catherine O'Hara smoking between bites of food and drink; Arsenio Hall on women with plastic surgery; Woody Harrelson talking to an "audience member" (Shelley Long) who, when asked if she watched Cheers, said, "Not that much."
Do It for Uncle MannyDo It for Uncle Manny · 2002
Do It for Uncle Manny
3.42002
MovieComedy
Struggling actor Danny and his pal Stuart are ready to rock the L.A. nightlife -- with help from a Rolls Royce and Rolex "borrowed" from Stuart's uncle Manny, a big-time producer. But plans go awry when the boys meet the too-good-to-be-true Jenny.
Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday ToastRodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast · 1997
Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast
7.01997
MovieComedyDocumentary
Roast of Rodney Dangerfield recorded in Aspen on his 75th birthday.
RatboyRatboy · 1986
Ratboy
4.01986
MovieComedyCrime
A failed window dresser exploits a being with rat-like features in an effort to make money.

TV Shows

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson · 1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.51962
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
Late Night with Seth MeyersLate Night with Seth Meyers · 2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.12014
SeriesComedy
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC's "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
ConanConan · 2010
Conan
7.22010
SeriesComedy
A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonThe Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson · 2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
6.82005
SeriesComedy
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson, who is the third regular host of the Late Late Show franchise. It follows Late Show with David Letterman in the CBS late-night lineup, airing weekdays in the US at 12:37 a.m. It is taped in front of a live studio audience from Monday to Friday at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California, directly above the Bob Barker Studio. It is produced by David Letterman's production company Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. Since becoming host on January 3, 2005, after Craig Kilborn and Tom Snyder, Ferguson has achieved the highest ratings since the show's inception in 1995. While the majority of the episodes focus on comedy, Ferguson has also addressed difficult subject matter, such as the deaths of his parents, and undertaken serious interviews, such as one with Desmond Tutu, which earned the show a 2009 Peabody Award.
Real Time with Bill MaherReal Time with Bill Maher · 2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
6.12003
SeriesComedy
Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.
Young SheldonYoung Sheldon · 2017
Young Sheldon
8.02017
SeriesComedyFamily
The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'Brien · 1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.31993
SeriesComedy
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.
SteveSteve · 2017
Steve
6.02017
Series
After ending his Chicago-based show, Steve Harvey heads to Los Angeles to host a new weekday syndicated program aiming to bring a late night atmosphere to the afternoon.
ScrubsScrubs · 2001
Scrubs
8.12001
SeriesComedy
In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.
Late Night with David LettermanLate Night with David Letterman · 1982
Late Night with David Letterman
6.11982
SeriesComedy
Late Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created and hosted by David Letterman. It premiered in 1982 as the first incarnation of the Late Night franchise and went off the air in 1993, after Letterman left NBC and moved to Late Show on CBS. Late Night with Conan O'Brien then filled the time slot. As of March 2, 2009, the slot has been filled by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. It will be filled by Seth Meyers in the spring of 2014, after Fallon becomes host of The Tonight Show.
Nash BridgesNash Bridges · 1996
Nash Bridges
6.61996
SeriesDrama
Fun-loving San Francisco Police Department investigator Nash Bridges is part of the elite Special Investigations Unit. He tackles crime using his keen sense of humor and charm. Joe Dominguez comes out of retirement to become Bridges' wisecracking yet more rule-abiding partner.
Chicago HopeChicago Hope · 1994
Chicago Hope
7.21994
SeriesDrama
Chicago Hope is an American medical drama television series, created by David E. Kelley. It ran on CBS from September 18, 1994, to May 4, 2000. The series is set in a fictional private charity hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Touched by an AngelTouched by an Angel · 1994
Touched by an Angel
7.21994
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives.
Hollywood SquaresHollywood Squares · 1998
Hollywood Squares
7.61998
Series
On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In addition to her production duties, Whoopi Goldberg served as the permanent center square, with series head writer Bruce Vilanch, Gilbert Gottfried, Martin Mull, and Caroline Rhea as regular panelists and Brad Garrett, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jeffrey Tambor, George Wallace, Kathy Griffin and various others as semi-regular panelists. Shadoe Stevens returned to announce, although he was not given a square on the panel as he had been when John Davidson was host.
V.I.P.V.I.P. · 1998
V.I.P.
5.31998
SeriesComedy
While attending a Hollywood premiere with a famous action star, a crazed fan pulls a gun—but her movie hunk turns into a coward, and it's Vallery who becomes the hero. Suddenly, she's thrown into a world of action and danger as owner of a Hollywood protection agency, Vallery Irons Protection (V.I.P.), taking risks to protect others at a price few are willing to pay.
Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterClose Up with The Hollywood Reporter · 2015
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
6.22015
Series
Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances.
Remington SteeleRemington Steele · 1982
Remington Steele
7.11982
SeriesDramaFamily
Laura Holt, a licensed private detective, opens a detective agency but finds that potential clients refuse to hire a woman, however qualified. To solve the problem, Laura invents a fictitious male superior whom she names Remington Steele. Through a series of events that unfold in the first episode, "License to Steele," a former thief and con man, whose real name is never revealed, assumes the identity of Remington Steele. Behind the scenes, Laura remains firmly in charge.
Search PartySearch Party · 2016
Search Party
6.92016
SeriesComedyDrama
A dark comedy about four self-absorbed twenty-somethings who become entangled in an ominous mystery when a former college acquaintance suddenly disappears.
@midnight with Chris Hardwick@midnight with Chris Hardwick · 2013
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
5.22013
SeriesComedy
Chris Hardwick will lead three celebrity contestants down the ultimate internet wormhole. Culling from the darkest recesses of social media, they will compete to determine who has the funniest take on the day's pop culture.
Grace Under FireGrace Under Fire · 1993
Grace Under Fire
5.61993
SeriesComedy
Grace Kelly is a tough woman with kids to raise. A recently divorced recovering alcoholic, Grace struggles with the pressures of being a single mother supporting three children. Grace doesn't always handle situations with, well, grace, but she does get results.
The Jim Henson HourThe Jim Henson Hour · 1989
The Jim Henson Hour
8.91989
SeriesFamilyComedy
An hour-long anthology series hosted by Jim Henson and generally included two segments. The first, MuppeTelevision, features comedy skits starring the Muppets, as well as frequent guest appearances by popular entertainers. The second often rebroadcasts original productions, primarily The StoryTeller.
JoeyJoey · 2004
Joey
6.32004
SeriesComedy
Joey has struck out on his own and moved to Hollywood, hoping to truly make it as an actor. Joey says goodbye to a time when his friends were his family and welcomes the chance to turn his family into his friends. After reuniting with his high-strung sister Gina, a strong and sexy hairdresser, Joey moves in with her genius 20-year-old son, graduate student Michael, who literally is a rocket scientist. What Joey lacks in book smarts, however, he more than makes up for with his people skills, making him the best new friend his nephew could ask for.
Celebrity Family FeudCelebrity Family Feud · 2015
Celebrity Family Feud
7.62015
Series
Celebrity Family Feud pits celebrities and their families against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to survey-type questions posed to 100 people.
Penn & Teller: Fool UsPenn & Teller: Fool Us · 2011
Penn & Teller: Fool Us
7.22011
SeriesComedy
Illusionists Penn & Teller throw down the gauntlet to aspiring magicians to perform their most mystifying trick - and fool Penn and Teller. Penn & Teller have no prior knowledge of either the performers or the planned trick. They sit in the audience just like everyone else, watching every move the guest magicians make. If any illusionist fools the professionals, they win a five star trip to Las Vegas to perform as the opening act in Penn & Teller's world famous show at the Rio Hotel & Casino.