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Larry Charles

(1955) Film Director United States

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Larry Charles is a film director from the United States, best known for Comedy Samurai.

Quick Facts About Larry Charles

Born: November 30, 1955
Nationality: United States
Profession: Film Director
Notable works: Comedy Samurai

About Larry Charles

Lawrence Charles Wengrod, known professionally as Larry Charles, is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. He was a staff writer for the sitcom Seinfeld for its first five seasons. He has also directed the documentary film Religulous and the mockumentary comedy films Borat, Brüno, and The Dictator. His Netflix documentary series Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy premiered in 2019.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

Quotes by Larry Charles

The major caveat in all of comedy is that it's all instinctive. There's no true criteria. There is no right or wrong.…

Audience

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I take big risks, but I'm not reckless about it.

About

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I grew up in Brooklyn, New York. I grew up in a very Jewish neighbourhood and thought the whole world was like…

Attracted

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As a moviemaker, I'm able to have a little impact on the socio-political landscape and to reach a large audience around the…

Able

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I never sat down and wrote, but what I do is kind of act as a dramaturge for the piece. I am…

Concepts

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You can repeat things because it's on a set and there are actors. But if it's a great moment and you don't…

Actor

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The world is a very troubled, very chaotic place. It's a very cold place. It's a very unjust and unfair place in…

Ability

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I don't want to just add another DVD to the pile. So I think, 'Is this going to have an impact and…

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