| JANEANE GAROFALO & AL MADRIGAL |
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Janeane Garofalo – The actress & comedian has been an American institution since she burst on the scene 1992. In addition to acting in film and television, Janeane is an outspoken activist, spoken word performer and stand-up comedy entertainer known & respected around the country, and the world. As well, she was instrumental in the successful launching of the first liberal radio network, Air America Radio, where she hosted her own talk show, The Majority Report. She is also a noted peace activist. Janeane has had many memorable and critically acclaimed roles in films such as “The Truth About Cats and Dogs”, “Steal This Movie”, “Copland,” “Reality Bites,” and “Duane Hopwood,” as well as for her specific brand of sharp wit and comedy shown in her roles in “Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion” “Bye Bye Love” “Mystery Men”, “Clay Pigeons”, “The Minus Man” and “The Cable Guy”, directed by her friend Ben Stiller. Ben and Janeane also co-authored the best seller “Feel This Book,” (Ballantine May 1999). Janeane was also a cast member of the Emmy Award-winning Ben Stiller Show. She has played the role of Paula, the acerbic talent booker, on “The Larry Sanders Show,” for which she received an Emmy nomination in 1997 and two Cable Ace nominations. During the fall of '94 she joined the cast of “Saturday Night Live.”
Some of Janeane's other television work includes two specials for HBO, the series finale of “Mad About You,” and the critically lauded, final season of NBC’s “The West Wing,” where she played Democratic campaign strategist Louise Thornton. In 2007, Janeane’s voice was featured in the Disney/Pixar animated comedy Ratatouille, and can be seen in Stella writer/director David Wain’s ensemble comedy, “The Ten”. Janeane can also be seen in her latest projects, the Lifetime movie “Girl’s Best Friend” and as a recurring character on the upcoming season of “24”.
His unique, spontaneous, and fast-paced lyrical style has made him a regular on television with numerous appearances on Comedy Central including his own half-hour “Comedy Central Presents” special as well as guest spots on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Late Friday” on NBC, and “Comedy Minutos” on HBO Latino. Madrigal has and continues to tours the country headlining clubs. Most recently, he was a series regular on CBS’ “Welcome to the Captain” and he can be currently seen in the CBS comedy “Gary, Unmarried.” |
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