
Acting
Emo Philips
Born 1956-02-07 · Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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. (From Wikipedia)
Acting credits
6.7Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle, this biopic takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
2022
7.2Phineas and Ferb travel across the galaxy to rescue their older sister Candace, who has been abducted by aliens and taken to a utopia in a far-off planet, free of her pesky little brothers.
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe
2020
5.3An uptight professional meets his lower-class biological parents for the first time.
Relative Strangers
2006
5.9One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.
The Aristocrats
2005
6.7The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.
UHF
1989
4.7An ex-child star (Judy Tenuta) tries to reclaim her former fame.
Desperation Boulevard
1998
3.2An English nanny and one of two brothers fall down a Hawaiian cave, all the way to Atlantis.
Journey to the Center of the Earth
1988
4.0In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversary live at Radio City Music Hall.
Amnesty International's Big 30
1991
NRTwo young filmmakers travel the country following comedy legend Emo Philips to literally multiple shows, interviewing his fans to discover the true nature of their fixation with coleslaw enthusiast and comedian, Emo Philips.
Stalking Emo
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Originally a pilot that aired as a late movie on the CBS network. it was never picked up to continue as a series. It featured Phil Hartman, Richard Lewis, Richard Belzer, and has appearances by young Bob Saget and Emo Phillips. Very obscure, it wasn't included in any of the mentioned performers' filmographies until 2024.
The Facts
1982
5.8Greg meets his girlfriend's parents for the first time.
Meet the Parents
1991
7.0VH1's Behind the Music Special for Weird Al Yankovic
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
1999
7.7After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth weekend concert in 1988, Amnesty returned to the original formula that had been so successful in the 1976-1981 era with a primary focus on comedy. Pat Duffy was dropped from organising any further benefit events for Amnesty and for the 1989 show, Amnesty hired producer Judith Holder.
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
1989
NRSean Connors Films, Ltd. Presents a Frozen Pictures production of The Seventh Python, a nonfiction musical feature film based on the life, work and unplanned career of musical satirist Neil Innes. The Seventh Python traces one man’s winding path of whimsy as he flirts with destiny at the edge of fame with incredibly influential and unusually lasting work that keeps one foot each planted in the worlds of comedy and rock ‘n’ roll. From the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band to Monty Python's Flying Circus and The Rutles, to his Ego Warrior campaign and his insistence on wearing a plastic duck on his head, Neil Innes has proven to be the greatest musical comedy satirist of the past fifty years.
The Seventh Python
2008
NRThree idiots fail at life, then fail at death, then fail at love.
Hunky Boys Go Ding-Dong
2018
NR1988 Pay-Per-View special. Excellent appearances by a lot of great comedians and great rock musicians help this video great. The Star Search segment features Howard Stern, Emo Phillips, Judy Tenuta and Richard Belzer as judges who judge a comedy segment where Jackie "The Jokeman" Martling and Steve O battle it out for the greatest comedy ever.
Negligee and Underpants Party
1988
NRDocumentary on Dr. Demento which was produced for AlCon 2000
Behind the Dementia
2000
7.5When the British Amnesty shows finally resumed in 1987 after a six-year hiatus, the show format was retooled in an effort to take advantage of the growing number of rock musicians supporting Amnesty. Instead of the live show being primarily a comedy show with a few musical cameos, the event made a point of giving equal emphasis to the comedy and the music.
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
1987
NREmo Phillips Showtime Special.
Emo Philips: An American Mammal in London
1991
Comedy short.
The Can Man
1992
NRActress and comedian Natasha Leggero hosts an all-star lineup of the most hilarious minds in comedy, including Emo Phillips, Sean Patton, Ian Edwards, Kurt Braunohler and Eliza Skinner.
SXSW Comedy with Natasha Leggero - Part Two
2017
9.5Stand up comedy
Emo Philips Live! At the Hasty Pudding Theatre
1987