Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "actor-plays-himself"

51. Mindhorn (2016)

TV-MA | 89 min | Comedy, Thriller

A has-been actor best known for playing the title character in the 1980s detective series "Mindhorn" must work with the police when a serial killer says that he will only speak with Detective Mindhorn, whom he believes to be a real person.

Director: Sean Foley | Stars: Julian Barratt, Simon Farnaby, Essie Davis, Steve Coogan

Votes: 13,750

52. Catfish (2010)

PG-13 | 87 min | Documentary, Drama, Mystery

Young filmmakers document their colleague's budding online friendship with a young woman and her family which leads to an unexpected series of discoveries.

Directors: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman | Stars: Nev Schulman, Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost, Angela Wesselman-Pierce

Votes: 43,774 | Gross: $3.23M

53. To Hell and Back (1955)

Approved | 106 min | Action, Biography, Drama

The true WWII story of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in U.S. history. Based on the autobiography of Audie Murphy who stars as himself in the film.

Director: Jesse Hibbs | Stars: Audie Murphy, Marshall Thompson, Charles Drake, Jack Kelly

Votes: 5,978

54. The Last Horror Film (1982)

R | 87 min | Comedy, Horror

A New York taxi driver stalks a beautiful actress attending the Cannes Film Festival, which coincides with a series of violent killings of the lady's friends.

Director: David Winters | Stars: J'Len Winters, John Kelly, Joe Spinell, Simone Overman

Votes: 2,233

55. Stretch (2014)

R | 94 min | Comedy, Crime

A hard-luck limo driver struggles to go straight and pay off a debt to his bookie. He takes on a job with a crazed passenger, whose sought-after ledger implicates some seriously dangerous criminals.

Director: Joe Carnahan | Stars: Patrick Wilson, Ed Helms, James Badge Dale, Brooklyn Decker

Votes: 31,983

56. The Ben Stiller Show (1992–1995)

TV-PG | 306 min | Comedy

This comedy/variety show specialized in parodies of movies and television shows and commercials. Often, they would also have a special guest (e.g., a TV actor) join them.

Stars: Ben Stiller, Andy Dick, Janeane Garofalo, Bob Odenkirk

Votes: 2,090

57. Fedora (1978)

PG | 114 min | Drama, Romance

Down-on-his-luck Hollywood producer Barry 'Dutch' Detweiler attempts to lure Fedora, a famous but reclusive film actress, out of retirement only to discover the horrible truth behind her success.

Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: William Holden, Marthe Keller, Hildegard Knef, José Ferrer

Votes: 5,206 | Gross: $2.20M

58. Eddie Murphy: Delirious (1983 TV Special)

Not Rated | 69 min | Comedy

Eddie Murphy's raunchy, raucous stand-up comedy routine is captured for posterity on this tape.

Director: Bruce Gowers | Stars: Eddie Murphy, James Argiro, Gus Loundermon, Brian O'Neal

Votes: 18,526

59. The Ricky Gervais Show (2010–2012)

TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Talk-Show

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant talk to Karl Pilkington about important things in life whilst Karl provides anything but intelligent answers. Comedy at its finest with wonderful animation.

Votes: 17,162

60. S.F.W. (1994)

R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama

An alienated and misanthropic teenager gains sudden and unwanted celebrity status after he's taken hostage by terrorists where his indifference to their threats to kill him makes news headlines.

Director: Jefery Levy | Stars: Stephen Dorff, Reese Witherspoon, Jake Busey, Joey Lauren Adams

Votes: 5,421 | Gross: $0.06M

61. Battleground (1949)

Approved | 118 min | Action, Drama, History

True tale about a squad of the 101st Airborne Division coping with being trapped by the Germans in the besieged city of Bastogne, Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge in December of 1944.

Director: William A. Wellman | Stars: Van Johnson, John Hodiak, Ricardo Montalban, George Murphy

Votes: 7,880 | Gross: $10.29M

62. A Bit of Fry and Laurie (1987–1995)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Comedians Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie perform a variety of comedy skits and the occasional musical number.

Stars: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Deborah Norton, Geoffrey McGivern

Votes: 9,930

63. Hero at Large (1980)

PG | 98 min | Comedy, Romance

A struggling actor buying milk stops a robbery while wearing a superhero uniform, promoting a movie. The unknown hero decides to try again. Can he impress his cute neighbor?

Director: Martin Davidson | Stars: John Ritter, Anne Archer, Bert Convy, Kevin McCarthy

Votes: 1,837 | Gross: $15.93M

64. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.

Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest

Votes: 5,001

65. The D Train (2015)

R | 101 min | Comedy, Drama

The head of a high school reunion committee tries to get the most popular guy in school to attend their class' upcoming 20-year reunion.

Directors: Andrew Mogel, Jarrad Paul | Stars: Jack Black, James Marsden, Kathryn Hahn, Jeffrey Tambor

Votes: 11,518 | Gross: $0.66M

66. The Jeff Foxworthy Show (1995–1997)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Air conditioning repair man Jeff finds himself a fish out of water living in Indiana with his Southern ways and humor. Eventually he takes his family back to Georgia and reconnects with his eccentric relations.

Stars: Jeff Foxworthy, Haley Joel Osment, Ann Cusack, G.W. Bailey

Votes: 766

67. Fly Me to the Moon 3D (2007)

G | 84 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

Three young houseflies stow away aboard the Apollo 11 flight to the moon.

Directors: Ben Stassen, Mimi Maynard | Stars: Trevor Gagnon, Philip Bolden, David Gore, Christopher Lloyd

Votes: 4,795 | Gross: $14.53M

68. The First Auto (1927)

Passed | 75 min | Comedy, Drama

Hank owns horses, stables horses and races horses. He favorite horse always wins and he is prosperous and well known. His son (Bob), however, dreams only of the future of the horseless ... See full summary »

Director: Roy Del Ruth | Stars: Russell Simpson, Patsy Ruth Miller, Frank Campeau, William Demarest

Votes: 302

69. The Chris Isaak Show (2001–2004)

TV-MA | 45 min | Comedy, Music

Chris plays himself as a low-key, nebbishy rock star fumbling sincerely with mundane neighborhood and bizarre rock-god situations with the help, but more often, hindrance of his band-manager/ex-girlfriend.

Stars: Chris Isaak, Kristin Dattilo, Kenney Dale Johnson, Rowland Salley

Votes: 791

70. Total Frat Movie (2016)

Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy

Three years after getting his fraternity revoked, Charlie and the remaining brothers must throw the greatest rush event to recruit a new pledge class and reinstate their frat.

Director: Warren P. Sonoda | Stars: Justin Deeley, Jamie Johnston, Steven Yaffee, Alex House

Votes: 933

71. Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1 (2006 TV Special)

TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, Comedy

In-demand comedian Katt Williams offers up The Pimp Chronicles courtesy of HBO. Williams shares his thoughts on such topics as drugs, politics and pop culture in this special event.

Directors: Anthony Anderson, Gary Binkow, James Yukich | Stars: Katt Williams, Anthony Anderson, André 3000, Da Brat

Votes: 2,093

72. A Cat in the Brain (1990)

R | 93 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

A horror film director is stalked by a mad psychiatrist/serial killer bent on killing people to model the killings after the director's gory death scenes from his movies.

Director: Lucio Fulci | Stars: Lucio Fulci, Brett Halsey, Ria De Simone, David L. Thompson

Votes: 3,795

73. Penn & Teller Get Killed (1989)

R | 89 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime

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.

Director: Arthur Penn | Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Caitlin Clarke, David Patrick Kelly

Votes: 2,060

74. The Pez Outlaw (2022)

TV-PG | 85 min | Documentary, Comedy, Family

Steve Glew spent the 1990s smuggling rare pez dispensers into the USA from Eastern Europe, making millions of dollars. It was all magical until his arch-nemesis, The Pezident decided to destroy him.

Directors: Amy Bandlien Storkel, Bryan Storkel | Stars: Steve Glew, Kathy Glew, Josh Glew, Mike Mitros

Votes: 2,809

75. It's a Great Feeling (1949)

Passed | 85 min | Comedy, Music

A waitress at the Warner Bros. commissary is anxious to break into pictures. She thinks her big break may have arrived when two actors agree to help her.

Director: David Butler | Stars: Doris Day, Dennis Morgan, Jack Carson, Bill Goodwin

Votes: 1,980

76. UCB Comedy Originals (2007–2020)

Short, Comedy

UCB Comedy is the home for Sketch and Short Films from the Upright Citizens Brigade.

Stars: Dan Hodapp, Avery Monsen, Matt Besser, Jonathan Marballi

Votes: 94

77. Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007 TV Short)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Short, Action

The first of three Star Wars themed Robot Chicken parodies.

Director: Seth Green | Stars: Seth Green, Candace Bailey, Abraham Benrubi, Bob Bergen

Votes: 8,569

78. Variety Girl (1947)

Approved | 93 min | Comedy, Musical

Almost everyone under contract to Paramount Pictures at the time make cameos or perform songs, with particularly large amounts of screen time featuring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby.

Director: George Marshall | Stars: Mary Hatcher, Olga San Juan, DeForest Kelley, Frank Ferguson

Votes: 507

79. A New Kind of Love (1963)

Unrated | 110 min | Comedy, Romance

The fashion industry and Paris provide the setting for a comedy surrounding the mistaken impression that Samantha Blake is a high-priced call girl. Steve Sherman is the journalist interviewing her for insights on her profession.

Director: Melville Shavelson | Stars: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Thelma Ritter, Eva Gabor

Votes: 1,605 | Gross: $4.40M

80. The Jackie Gleason Show (1952–1973)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy

Live variety show with Jackie Gleason.

Stars: Jack Lescoulie, The June Taylor Dancers, Ray Bloch, Jackie Gleason

Votes: 525

81. The Trip to Greece (2020)

Not Rated | 103 min | Comedy, Drama

Actors Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan travel from Troy to Ithaca following in the footsteps of the Odysseus.

Director: Michael Winterbottom | Stars: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Claire Keelan, Rebecca Johnson

Votes: 4,763

82. Alias Jesse James (1959)

Approved | 92 min | Comedy, Western

Outlaw T.J. "Jesse" James tries to kill insurance agent Milford Farnsworth, who has been mistaken for him in order to collect on a big policy.

Director: Norman Z. McLeod | Stars: Bob Hope, Rhonda Fleming, Wendell Corey, Gloria Talbott

Votes: 1,604

83. Kevin Hart: I'm a Grown Little Man (2009 TV Special)

TV-MA | 73 min | Documentary, Comedy

With his wisecracking one-of-a-kind style of comedy, Kevin Hart pokes fun at everyone - even his audience.

Director: Shannon Hartman | Star: Kevin Hart

Votes: 4,854

84. Africa Screams (1949)

Passed | 79 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Two booksellers search for diamonds in Africa, along the way meeting a visually-impaired gunner, a hungry lion, and a tribe of cannibals.

Director: Charles Barton | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Clyde Beatty, Frank Buck

Votes: 4,070

85. The Richard Pryor Show (1977)

60 min | Comedy

An American comedy series hosted by comedian Richard Pryor

Stars: Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Edie McClurg, Jimmy Martinez

Votes: 466

86. The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour (1971–1974)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Music

A variety show with comedy skits and musical numbers, performed by a regular cast and special guests.

Stars: Sonny Bono, Cher, Ted Zeigler, Freeman King

Votes: 814

87. The Caddy (1953)

Approved | 95 min | Comedy, Musical, Sport

Although gifted golfer Harvey Miller is too nervous to golf in public tournaments, he acts as coach and caddy for friend Joe Anthony.

Director: Norman Taurog | Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Donna Reed, Barbara Bates

Votes: 2,388

88. The Andy Milonakis Show (2005–2007)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Andy Milonakis is a man who has it all: a comfy home, an outrageous sense of humor, and his own MTV television show complete with oddball skits, celebrity guests, and amusing pranks on the public at large.

Stars: Andy Milonakis, Ralphie Rivera, Wubbie, Rob Schneider

Votes: 1,620

89. John Leguizamo: Freak (1998 TV Special)

Not Rated | 89 min | Biography, Comedy

John Leguizamo's semi-falsified, one-man stand-up performance as...himself. This is his autobiographical story, about his life growing up, and his journey to try to be accepted by his ... See full summary »

Director: Spike Lee | Star: John Leguizamo

Votes: 1,216

90. Senior Trip (1981 TV Movie)

96 min | Comedy, Drama

The adventures of Midwestern high-school students visiting New York City to celebrate their impending graduation.

Director: Kenneth Johnson | Stars: Scott Baio, Faye Grant, Randy Brooks, Peter Coffield

Votes: 189

91. Redd Foxx (1977–1978)

60 min | Comedy

Add a Plot

Stars: Redd Foxx, Andy Kaufman, Anita Bryant, Melvin F. Allen

Votes: 24

92. The Chris Rock Show (1997–2000)

TV-MA | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

America's funniest comedian in a less than PC setting. It's hilarious !

Stars: Chris Rock, Grandmaster Flash, Monteria Ivey, Wanda Sykes

Votes: 807

93. The Milton Berle Show (1948–1956)

60 min | Comedy, Family

The Texaco Star Theatre was one of the most popular shows in the history of television. In the first year, Milton Berle was not the permanent emcee, but once he replaced the rotation, the ... See full summary »

Stars: Milton Berle, Sid Stone, Jimmy Nelson, Arnold Stang

Votes: 165

94. Happy New Year (1973)

PG | 115 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Released from prison apparently under a New Year amnesty, a criminal tries to pick up the threads of a life changed not only by his daring plan to rob a jewelry store in out-of-season ... See full summary »

Director: Claude Lelouch | Stars: Lino Ventura, Françoise Fabian, Charles Gérard, André Falcon

Votes: 1,995 | Gross: $0.16M

95. Jet Li Is 'the One' (2002 Video)

13 min | Documentary, Short

well basically jet li becomes a dimensional time traveler and has to go to all of the other dimensions fighting the other jet li's, until there is "one", and he becomes more powerful each one he beats

Stars: Jet Li, Jason Statham, Delroy Lindo, Carla Gugino

Votes: 796

96. Wings of the Morning (1937)

Approved | 87 min | Drama, Music, Romance

First Technicolor movie shot in the British Isles, features Gypsies, horse racing, singing and romance.

Directors: Harold D. Schuster, Glenn Tryon | Stars: Annabella, Henry Fonda, Leslie Banks, Stewart Rome

Votes: 367

97. Starlift (1951)

Approved | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

To impress a movie star, a U.S. Air Force crewman pretends he is soon to see combat. When his lie gets out, chaos ensues.

Director: Roy Del Ruth | Stars: Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Virginia Mayo, Gene Nelson

Votes: 589

98. Casanova Variations (2014)

118 min | Biography, Drama, Fantasy

Two stories about the greatest seducer of all time, Giacomo Casanova.

Director: Michael Sturminger | Stars: John Malkovich, Veronica Ferres, Florian Boesch, Miah Persson

Votes: 260

99. Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker (1999 TV Special)

TV-MA | 65 min | Documentary, Comedy

Chris Rock's third HBO comedy special shows him performing his stand-up routine at Apollo Theater in Harlem.

Director: Keith Truesdell | Stars: Chris Rock, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Monteria Ivey

Votes: 7,527

100. Emergency Situation (2022)

103 min | Comedy, Drama

The film tells the story of a small train riding without its driver and the passengers locked inside. They all had originally their individual goals and destinations but now they one common... See full summary »

Director: Jirí Havelka | Stars: Igor Chmela, Jana Plodková, Ctirad Götz, Jenovéfa Boková

Votes: 388