George Wallace

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Birthday
Jul 21, 1948 (76 years old)

George Wallace

Known For

James the Second
1h 27m
Movie 2023

James the Second

The story of a teenage boy who suffers from a rare disorder that prevents him from feeling. We follow the journey of a single mother going through her son's physical and emotional changes.

Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas
0h 41m
Movie 2023

Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas

This special explores the history of Black entertainers in Las Vegas and celebrating those who are now ruling the historic strip.

Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
1h 25m
Movie 2022

Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter

The one-night-only celebration honoring the life and legacy of the famed producer features intimate conversations, special performances and surprise reunions that pay homage to the man behind some of television’s greatest stories in celebration of his 100th birthday.

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution
TV Show 2022

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

The two-part documentary event “Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution” explores the progression of Black comedy and the comedians who have used pointed humor to expose, challenge and ridicule society’s injustices and to articulate the Black experience in America. The series examines Black comedy through a unique lens, tracing the evolution and social awakening of the courageous comedians who dared to push against the constraints of their time and spoke truth to power.

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy
0h 55m
TV Show 2022

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

In the words of Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Regina King and more, this docuseries tells the unbelievable story of how one man, Guy Torry, moved mountains to launch an all-Black comedy night at The Comedy Store. What started as an experiment in '90s Los Angeles turned into a breeding ground for today's greatest comedians, elevating Black voices to have their turn on the stage.

Hubie Halloween
1h 43m
Movie 2020

Hubie Halloween

Hubie Dubois, despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts (and its legendary Halloween celebration), is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something really is going bump in the night, and it’s up to Hubie to save Halloween.

2 Minutes of Fame
1h 37m
Movie 2020

2 Minutes of Fame

An up-and-coming stand-up comic moves to L.A. to pursue a film career after video clips of his act make him an online sensation.

Biography

George Henry Wallace (born July 21, 1952) is an American comedian and actor. Wallace has had supporting roles in a number of films, including 3 Strikes and the Coen Brothers film The Ladykillers (2004, as Sheriff Wyner). Wallace also appeared in Batman Forever (1995) as the Mayor of Gotham City. Other film credits include A Rage in Harlem (1991), The Wash (2001), Punchline (1988), Things Are Tough All Over (1982), Postcards from the Edge (1990), and Mr. Deeds (2002). Wallace made a brief appearance in the sitcom Scrubs episode "My Words of Wisdom" (2007), and in the sitcom Seinfeld episode "The Checks", where he played the doctor that was distracted by the song "Witchy Woman". He also appeared in the introduction scene to the home video release of Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time - Live on Broadway (1999) as a fictionalized version of himself. He portrayed a man in a retirement home in The Last Laugh (2019) and starred as the Mayor in Hubie Halloween (2020).