Америкалық актер және комедияшы Эмо Филипс туралы

American actor

Emo Philips (born Philip Soltanec, February 7, 1956) is an American actor, stand up comedian, writer, and producer. His stand up comedy persona makes use of paraprosdokians spoken in a wandering falsetto tone of voice. The confused, childlike delivery of his material produces the intended comic timing in a manner invoking the "wisdom of children" or the idiot savant.

The character of Emo Philips is widely known for his unique look and onstage antics, appearing as a fidgety, possibly mentally disturbed, nervous but highly intelligent individual obsessed with coleslaw. Philips constantly moves throughout the routine, often shifting from sitting to standing positions, wandering from end to end on stage, playing with his hair or clothing, or going as far as to partially undress as he delivers punchlines. His comedy, which is largely self deprecating and ironic, is often delivered in a modulated falsetto. His look (occasionally described as geeky, disco and vaudeville inspired), particularly his hair—a 1970s style bob with straight lined front fringe—has been a signature part of his appearance and act for most of his career. Philips has recorded three comedy albums. His album E=mo², recorded live at Caroline's in Manhattan, New York City won the 1985 New Music Award for best comedy album. It was later re released along with his Live at the Hasty Pudding Theatre album on a single CD. He also released an album called Emo in 2001. A joke of his was voted funniest religious joke ever in a 2005 online poll. In 2006, he appeared at the Newbury Comedy Festival. He was included in the top 50 of E4s 100 Greatest Comedians, and also appeared number 54 on Channel 4's top 100 greatest standups. Aside from Philips's long career as a standup comic, he has been featured in acting roles on television series such as Miami Vice and The Weird Al Show. In 2006, he appeared on British television, as a guest on the panel game 8 Out of 10 Cats. Philips has several voiceover credits, including work on the animated series Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist; Home Movies; Space Ghost Coast to Coast; Adventure Time as Cuber the mysterious storyteller; and the voice of Dooper in the animated series Slacker Cats. he has also appeared on four episodes of @midnight, in February 2015, April 8, 2016, a 1990s themed episode on September 26, 2016, and the finale episode on August 4, 2017. He has appeared in feature films including 1989's UHF (as Joe Earley, a rather clumsy school shop teacher who accidentally saws his thumb off) and Desperation Boulevard in 1998. Additionally, he appeared in the original 1992 version of Meet the Parents (also executive producer) and was an associate producer of the 2000 remake. Around 2001, Philips began to appear more often after a hiatus in the 1990s. His look was drastically altered, appearing more "new millennium" rather than his signature bob and 1970s casual disco look. Now embracing salt & pepper spiked up gray hair and dressed in black active sportswear, Philips delivered the same comedy routine but with a much more subdued persona. Though still fidgety, he no longer carried random props or undressed himself as he was used to doing. Like most of the Reagan era comedians, he felt the need to adapt to changing times and styles of the flourishing digital age in an effort to stay relevant to younger audiences, particularly later year Generation X and millennials who comprised the majority of college populations during the early part of the 2000s. Philips only carried that appearance for a few years, retiring it in 2005 and emerging back on the comedy circuit around 2010 with his classic look and persona. He has experienced a considerable resurgence in popularity since then and has been a featured performer at many national comedy tours over the last several years, appearing at the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin, Texas and appearing frequently on 24/7 Comedy. "Weird Al" Yankovic and Philips toured together throughout the US in 2018, in Yankovic's Ridiculously Self Indulgent, Ill Advised Vanity Tour, and again in the 2022 iteration. On November 5, 2011, Emo married actress and screenwriter Kipleigh Brown.

Year Title Role Notes1984–89Late Night with David LettermanHimselfFive episodes1985Miami ViceRat Race ContestantEpisode: "Phil the Shill"1986The Bob Monkhouse ShowHimselfEpisode: #3.61987Emo Philips Live! at the Hasty Pudding TheatreHimselfTV special1987Stand Up AmericaHimselfOne episode1987The Max Headroom ShowHimselfEpisode: #1.51987The Secret Policeman's Third BallHimselfTV special1987Showtime at the ApolloHimselfEpisode: #1.71988Saturday Live (British TV programme)HimselfEpisode: #3.51988Howard Stern's Negligeé and Underpants PartyHimselfTV film19882nd Annual American Comedy AwardsHimselfTV special1989The Hippodrome ShowHimselfEpisode: #1.51989–90The Arsenio Hall ShowHimselfTwo episodes1990The LowdownHimselfEpisode: "Making People Laugh"1990Emo Philips: Comedian and MammalHimselfTV special1991Molson Canadian Comedy ReleafHimselfTV special1991Amnesty International's Big 30HimselfTV special1995–96Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist Emo (voice) Two episodes1997The Weird Al ShowDr. Philips / The SlawmeisterTwo episodes1998It's All About the PentiumsOffice GuyMusic video1998Space Ghost Coast to CoastHimselfEpisode: "Curses"1999Behind the MusicHimselfEpisode: "Weird Al Yankovic"1999–2004Home MoviesShannon (voice)Three episodes2001Late Show with David LettermanHimselfEpisode: "October 5, 2001"2002Late FridayHimselfEpisode: #2.122004The World Stands UpHimselfOne episode2004–05Late Night with Conan O'BrienHimselfTwo episodes2005Just for LaughsHimselfTwo episodes20068 Out of 10 CatsHimselfEpisode: #3.72007Scott Bateman Presents: Scott Bateman PresentsHimselfEpisode: "One"2007100 Greatest Stand UpsHimselfTV special2007–09Slacker CatsDooper (voice)10 episodes2010Iron Core TalkHimselfOne episode2012–16Adventure TimeCuber / Flour Demon (voice)Six episodes2014ReviewGeorgieOne episode2014TripTankKarl (voice)One episode2016Funny as HellHimselfEpisode: #6.62016–17@midnightHimselfThree episodes2017Ben and Holly's Little KingdomWriter; episode: "Welcome to Ben's Palace"2017SXSW Comedy with Natasha Leggero: Part 2HimselfTV special2017–19Welcome to the WayneDennis O'Bannon (voice)Six episodes2018Hunky Boys Go Ding DongCecilTV film2019Le Lineup du BordelHimselfTwo episodes2019CrashingHimselfEpisode: "The Viewing Party"2019VendorsLenTV film