Rick Shapiro

Acting

Rick Shapiro

Born April 13, 1959 · New Jersey, USA (age 67)

Rick Shapiro (born April 13, 1959) is a Los Angeles-based comedian and actor. He started his career in the early 1980s as a comedian at Catch A Rising Star on Broadway. Besides performing regularly on stage, throughout the 1990s he acted and starred in numerous films by Louis CK, including Tomorrow Night. Additionally, he portrayed the re-occurring character "Angry Poet" in Late Night with Conan O…

Known For

Project XProject X · 2012
Project X
6.92012
MovieComedy
Three high school seniors throw a party to make a name for themselves. As the night progresses, things spiral out of control as word of the party spreads.
Pootie TangPootie Tang · 2001
Pootie Tang
5.12001
MovieComedy
Pootie Tang, the musician/actor/folk hero of the ghetto, is chronicled from his early childhood to his battles against the evil Corporate America, who try to steal his magic belt and make him sell out by endorsing addictive products to his people. Pootie must learn to find himself and defeat the evil corporation for all the young Black children of America, supatime.
Tomorrow NightTomorrow Night · 1998
Tomorrow Night
6.01998
MovieComedy
Charles is the owner of a photo-shop. He is not too friendly and spends his evenings alone, and one day he finally decides to get a social life. He meets elderly Florence, who is tormented by her gambling husband Lester and longs for the son Willie she hasn't seen or heard of for 20 years.
TimelessTimeless · 2016
Timeless
6.02016
MovieComedyThriller
Time travel comedy with an international cast: In 1932, Arnold disappears and suddenly finds himself in 2020. After many hilarious encounters he meets Konstantin, a womanizer and anarchist artist. They become roommates, but their free bohemian lifestyle ends suddenly: Arnold gets seduced by attractive Lizzy, while Konstantin starts regarding a political revolution as the ultimate piece of art...
The OutdoorsmanThe Outdoorsman · 2017
The Outdoorsman
4.32017
MovieComedy
Jason has made up his mind: he's going to live in the wilderness for a year. One problem: he's never been camping. While he's preparing, he meets Mona, a goal oriented corporate type who has just suffered a nervous breakdown at work. They fall in love but ultimately Jason must decide: follow his dream or his heart.
True LoveTrue Love · 1989
True Love
5.91989
MovieComedyRomance
Donna and Michael are getting married. But first, they have to plan the reception, get the tux, buy the rings, and cope with their own uncertainty about the decision. Michael fears commitment. Donna has her doubts about Michael's immaturity. Both are getting cold feet.
Pure DangerPure Danger · 1996
Pure Danger
4.21996
MovieActionThriller
A paroled short order cook and a waitress go on the run with a bag of diamonds that accidentally falls into their possession, prompting two warring gangs to come after them.
Shock ValueShock Value · 2014
Shock Value
5.22014
MovieHorror
Struggling 'B' movie Director blackmails a serial killer to be the star of his next film.

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