Russell Peters

Acting

Russell Peters

Born

1970-09-29 (56)

Place of birth

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Known for

Acting

Credits

101 titles

Russell Dominic Peters (born September 29, 1970) is a Canadian comedian and actor. He began performing in Toronto in 1989 and has been nominated for four Gemini Awards.

Known for

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen poster
4.9

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009

Family Guy poster
7.4

Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.

Family Guy

1999

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson poster
6.9

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson, who is the third regular host of the Late Late Show franchise. It follows Late Show with David Letterman in the CBS late-night lineup, airing weekdays in the US at 12:37 a.m. It is taped in front of a live studio audience from Monday to Friday at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California, directly above the Bob Barker Studio. It is produced by David Letterman's production company Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. Since becoming host on January 3, 2005, after Craig Kilborn and Tom Snyder, Ferguson has achieved the highest ratings since the show's inception in 1995. While the majority of the episodes focus on comedy, Ferguson has also addressed difficult subject matter, such as the deaths of his parents, and undertaken serious interviews, such as one with Desmond Tutu, which earned the show a 2009 Peabody Award.

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005

Jimmy Kimmel Live! poster
5.3

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003

Bob's Burgers poster
7.8

Bob's Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife and their three kids. Bob and his quirky family have big ideas about burgers, but fall short on service and sophistication. Despite the greasy counters, lousy location and a dearth of customers, Bob and his family are determined to make Bob's Burgers "grand re-re-re-opening" a success.

Bob's Burgers

2011

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno poster
5.3

Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992

Film credits

2020s · 18 titles

Clifford the Big Red Dog poster
7.2

As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is destined to become her best friend. When Clifford magically undergoes one heck of a growth spurt, becomes a gigantic dog and attracts the attention of a genetics company, Emily and her Uncle Casey have to fight the forces of greed as they go on the run across New York City. Along the way, Clifford affects the lives of everyone around him and teaches Emily and her uncle the true meaning of acceptance and unconditional love.

Clifford the Big Red Dog

2021

Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk poster
NR

In New York City, Pierre, born as a product of forbidden love between a hawk and a pigeon, is rejected by both communities. Tired of not fitting in, Pierre sets out on a mission to discover where he truly belongs.

Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk

2027

The Opening Act poster
5.2

The film follows Will Chu whose true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. He is given the opportunity to emcee a comedy show, opening for his hero, Billy G. Chu has to decide if he wants to continue the life he has set up or to pursue his dream, the life of a comedian.

The Opening Act

2020

Outlaw Johnny Black poster
5.3

Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a wanted man in the process while posing as a preacher in a small mining town that's been taken over by a notorious Land Baron.

Outlaw Johnny Black

2023

Wingman poster
4.7

After losing his fiancée to a wealthy rival, Bob hires the Wing Man to help him get her back. Subsequently, though, the Wing Man faces off against his own arch enemy — another Wing Man — who has other plans for Bob. Through car races and bar hopping, this quest for love teaches Bob that true love is found right in front of him.

Wingman

2025

Don't Suck poster
4.9

Pete Brennan is a middle-aged stand-up comedian who’s spent half his life chasing laughs in dingy dive bars & diners. When given a last shot at stardom to appear on a network special starring Russell Peters, he goes on tour to prepare. Yet he was not prepared for is his opening act, Ethan Barr, a 417-year-old vampire who just unleashed his thirst for blood by devouring a gun-wielding heckler after a rough show.

Don't Suck

2023

Feeding America Comedy Festival poster
5.8

All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.

Feeding America Comedy Festival

2020

Chuck Zito: An American Story poster
2.0

Follows multi-talented and versatile Chuck Zito: Boxer, martial arts expert, bodyguard, stunt man, actor, and ex-president of the New York Hells Angels club.

Chuck Zito: An American Story

2024

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble poster
5.5

Join iconic Canadian artists, activists, actors, and athletes as they share their stories of hope and inspiration in this national salute to our frontline workers and in support of Food Banks Canada’s COVID-19 relief efforts.

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

2020

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 poster
5.0

From the immediate aftermath of 9/11 to today stand-up comedians, talk-show hosts, sketch performers, television animators and other entertainers have used often-controversial jokes to unite and heal in the face of tragedy.

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11

2021

Russell Peters: Deported poster
6.2

Comedian Russell Peters explores life as a middle-aged man dealing with health issues, relationships and fatherhood in this hilarious one-hour special.

Russell Peters: Deported

2020

Russell Peters: Act Your Age poster
6.0

Russell's TENTH stand-up special, ACT YOUR AGE Live in Abu Dhabi. Recorded before a sold-out crowd at The Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi at the end of his Act Your Age World Tour, which was seen by over 300,000 fans in 23 countries over two-and-a-half years. The new special features hilarious personal stories about getting married (again), parenthood, millennials and middle age, as well Peters’ signature lightning-fast audience improv.

Russell Peters: Act Your Age

2024

Sex with Sue poster
7.8

Sex with Sue explores the life and career of radically progressive sex educator Sue Johanson, whose radio and TV programs offered comprehensive sex education from a pleasure-driven, feminist perspective.

Sex with Sue

2022

Northbound poster
NR

An octogenarian rogue named Arthur enlists his grandson Kevin to help him escape a nursing home. What ensues, as Kevin chauffeurs him from Arizona to Canada, goes way off the map. The two pick up a mysterious and dangerous woman and as the miles tick by, love begins to bloom, bullets fly, and Arthur tries to convince his grandson to carry on the family whiskey business. As they approach their destination, Arthur reveals he has secrets and sins to atone for on this madcap journey to redemption.

Northbound

2026

Just for Laughs: The Gala Specials - Russell Peters poster
NR

Canada’s own comedy rockstar, the unbelievably versatile and talented comedian Russell Peters hosts this stand-up comedy special. He is joined by Dave Merheje, Sophie Buddle, Dara Ó’Briain, James Davis and Robert Kelly in this hilarious show filmed at the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal.

Just for Laughs: The Gala Specials - Russell Peters

2023

Superfan: The Nav Bhatia Story poster
NR

The incredible life of the Toronto Raptors’ biggest fan is the focus of this inspirational documentary.

Superfan: The Nav Bhatia Story

2021

Title Fight poster
10.0

When Avtar Bhullar immigrates to British Columbia, he faces systemic racism and physical intimidation—his answer: Kushti, a traditional Indian form of wrestling. Determined to protect his son from the same fate, Avtar trains a young Arjan Singh Bhullar in Kushti. Fast forward to 2021—Arjan, now a Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist, prepares to challenge Brandon Vera for the ONE FC World Heavyweight Title. But this is more than a fight—it’s a battle for identity, pride, and the hopes of two nations: Canada and India. Featuring exclusive commentary from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ariel Helwani, Daniel Cormier, and Russell Peters, Title Fight is a deeply human story about heritage, resilience, and triumph.

Title Fight

2025

Drop the Needle poster
7.0

The story of the Toronto-based record store, Play De Record, and how it became a hub for underground music lovers across Canada.

Drop the Needle

2022

2010s · 24 titles

The Jungle Book poster
6.9

After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli, a man-cub fostered by wolves, is forced to flee the jungle, and he embarks on a journey of self-discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.

The Jungle Book

2016

Source Code poster
7.3

When decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens wakes up in the body of an unknown man, he discovers he's part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train.

Source Code

2011

New Year's Eve poster
5.9

The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve.

New Year's Eve

2011

Chef poster
7.1

When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love.

Chef

2014

Ribbit poster
4.5

A frog who hates water and jumping in wishes that he could be like the other animals in the Amazon rainforest.

Ribbit

2014

Being Canadian poster
5.6

What does it actually mean to be Canadian? This humorous documentary, featuring interviews with a who's-who of famous Canadians, hopes to find the answer.

Being Canadian

2015

Breakaway poster
5.4

A hockey enthusiast since 12 years of age, Toronto-based Rajvinder Singh, even went to the extent of trimming his hair, discarding his Pagri/turban, did not complete his education, incurred the wrath of his father, Darvesh, who wanted him to be involved in the family business as well as confirm and respect Sikh religion principles and values. Hoping to play professional hockey, Rajvinder, along with other fellow Sikh players, instead finds himself treated as the object of ridicule, referred to as a 'joker', by mainstream Caucasian players. Even his friends tease him and ask him to take up 'Guli Danda' and Kabaddi', while his father makes him work for Uncle Sammy as a truck driver. He is attracted to stunning law student Melissa Winters while her brother, Dan, offers to coach Rajvinder and his team. Unable to get themselves included in any team, they form their own...

Breakaway

2011

Girl in Progress poster
5.6

As single mom Grace juggles work, bills, and her affair with a married doctor, her daughter, Ansiedad, plots a shortcut to adulthood after finding inspiration in the coming-of-age stories she's reading for school.

Girl in Progress

2012

The Clapper poster
4.9

Eddie Krumble works as a paid audience member for infomercials and experiences a whirlwind of overnight fame after a late-night talk show host publicizes his frequent infomercial appearances.

The Clapper

2018

National Lampoon's The Legend of Awesomest Maximus poster
3.9

A clueless Trojan general must meet an unbeatable Greek warrior on the battlefield.

National Lampoon's The Legend of Awesomest Maximus

2011

Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever poster
4.6

A lonely cat living in a mall pet shop has a sour outlook on life until, in the midst of the holiday rush, she’s swept up into a robbery and a friendship with a human girl.

Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever

2014

#NoJoke poster
6.2

A musician's journey to create a song with some of the biggest stars in the industry. Along the way, he faces up to his painful past, while giving viewers a deep personal insight into the issue of bullying.

#NoJoke

2019

Dying Laughing poster
6.4

The craft, creative process and complicated lives of Stand-up Comedians.

Dying Laughing

2017

Wings: Sky Force Heroes poster
5.2

When Ace, a cocky young firefighter, defies his orders and recklessly puts his team in jeopardy, he resigns to the coal mines. Until one day he gets the chance to redeem himself.

Wings: Sky Force Heroes

2014

Adventures in Public School poster
6.3

A socially-awkward, home-schooled kid forces his way into public school against his suffocating, but loving, mother's wishes.

Adventures in Public School

2018

The Con Artist poster
4.4

An ex-con finds his plan to go straight foiled by a loan shark who manipulates his target into taking on one last heist.

The Con Artist

2010

Supercon poster
4.5

A ragtag group of former TV stars and comic book artists who make their living working at conventions decide to steal the loot from a crooked promoter and an overbearing former TV icon.

Supercon

2018

Lennon or McCartney poster
5.3

550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told to answer with one word only. Some stuck to one, some said more, some answered quickly, some thought it through, and some didn't answer at all. That question… Lennon or McCartney?

Lennon or McCartney

2014

Russell Peters: Almost Famous poster
6.3

The comic comes home to Toronto to sound off on cultural quirks, furniture building and bathroom visits, revelling in all things ridiculously human.

Russell Peters: Almost Famous

2016

A Russell Peters Christmas poster
3.9

Inspired by the variety shows of the 1970s, 'A Russell Peters Christmas' is a sweet, silly, sentimental and, most of all, funny Christmas special.

A Russell Peters Christmas

2011

Ripped poster
4.6

Two free-spirited stoners find themselves catapulted into 2016 after smoking some top secret pot created by the CIA in 1986. With 30 years of their lives lost, these now balding and overweight friends use their uncomplicated enthusiasm to get their lives back on track and figure out the modern world.

Ripped

2017

Russell Peters: The Green Card Tour poster
6.5

Russell Peters once again delivers his trademark take on race and culture as well as his lightning quick improv. Russell shares his observations on everything from the declining population of white people, to the stereotyping of Arabs, to his recent travels in India.

Russell Peters: The Green Card Tour

2011

Off Season: The Lex Morrison Story poster
1.0

When Lexicon "Lex" Morrison threatens to retire from the LA Knights, the team owner forces the team publicist and trainer to get Lex back in shape to pass a physical and play another season. Chip and Kirby move in to Lex's house to try to keep Lex from his hard partying, over-eating and embarrassing public displays or they too will lose their positions with the Knights.

Off Season: The Lex Morrison Story

2013

Russell Peters: Notorious poster
6.6

Now watch comedy rockstar, Russell Peters up-close and personal with his new act and his trademark lightening fast improv with all new material as part of his Notorious World Tour 2013.

Russell Peters: Notorious

2013

2000s · 11 titles

My Baby's Daddy poster
4.6

A trio of young men are forced to grow up quick when their girlfriends all become pregnant around the same time.

My Baby's Daddy

2004

Senior Skip Day poster
4.8

The senior class plans to have a skip-day party at the principal's house until Adam Harris leaks the secret, so he decides to save the celebration by hosting it at his house.

Senior Skip Day

2008

The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 poster
NR

The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 was a show in the "Secret Policeman's Balls" series of benefit shows for Amnesty International. Like its immediate predecessor, the show was a single-night event at London's Royal Albert Hall, on Saturday 4 October 2008. The 3-hour event was video-taped and a 95-minute television special adapted from the show was broadcast the following day, on Britain's Channel Four. There was also a "cinecast" in which the Royal Albert Hall event was shown live in 35 cinemas in major British cities.

The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008

2008

Heckler poster
5.9

HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Jamie Kennedy takes on hecklers and critics and ask some interesting questions of people such as George Lucas, Bill Maher, Mike Ditka, Rob Zombie, Howie Mandel and many more. This fast moving, hilarious documentary pulls no punches as you see an uncensored look at just how nasty and mean the fight is between those in the spotlight and those in the dark.

Heckler

2007

Just for Laughs: Launching Pad poster
NR

Russell Peters, Jon Stewart, Flight of the Conchords, Dave Chappelle and more.

Just for Laughs: Launching Pad

2009

Russell Peters: Red, White and Brown poster
7.4

In this sold-out performance, Canadian comic Russell Peters skewers racial stereotypes as he offers his audacious take on multiculturalism--including his Indian heritage and culture clashes around the world. Recorded live at Madison Square Garden's WAMU theater and broadcast on Showtime, this stand-up concert is not to be missed. Red, White and Brown is the second stand-up comedy album by Canadian comedian Russell Peters, recorded at the WAMU Theatre in Madison Square Garden on February 2, 2008.[3] The CD/DVD was released in Canada on September 30, 2008, and in the U.S. on January 27, 2009, debuting at #3 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[4] The hip hop theme music was produced by Marco Polo, and legendary MC Melle Mel introduced Peters to the stage.

Russell Peters: Red, White and Brown

2008

No artwork available
6.0

Dumped on his 27th birthday by his college sweetheart for being indecisive, Neil makes a silly bet that takes him on a wild ride through New York’s singles scene, accompanied by four testosterone-packed imbecile buddies and one crazy scheming New York taxi driver. On these madcap adventures Neil journeys from life choice paralysis to real life manhood.

Quarter Life Crisis

2006

Russell Peters: Two Concerts, One Ticket poster
7.3

This DVD package showcases two of Russell Peters' sold-out shows - Show Me The Funny and Comedy Now! Move over Howie, Jim, Tom and Mike - Peters is Canada's next big thing. NOW Magazine says, "He's controversial, silly, cerebral, profane, eloquent, a fine mimic, purposefully self-effacing and proves time after time his ability to whip up a crowd.

Russell Peters: Two Concerts, One Ticket

2006

Russell Peters: Comedy Now! poster
8.0

Russell Peters 46 minute skit from Comedy Now!

Russell Peters: Comedy Now!

2004

Russell Peters: Outsourced poster
7.1

Russell’s last DVD and CD, Outsourced, was taped before a sold out audience at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, and gives viewers and listeners an excellent overview of Russell’s comedic genius.

Russell Peters: Outsourced

2006

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NR

Russell Peters performing stand-up comedy live in NYC.

Russell Peters: Live In New York

2004

1990s · 4 titles

Series credits

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen poster
4.9

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009

Family Guy poster
7.4

Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.

Family Guy

1999

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson poster
6.9

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson, who is the third regular host of the Late Late Show franchise. It follows Late Show with David Letterman in the CBS late-night lineup, airing weekdays in the US at 12:37 a.m. It is taped in front of a live studio audience from Monday to Friday at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California, directly above the Bob Barker Studio. It is produced by David Letterman's production company Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. Since becoming host on January 3, 2005, after Craig Kilborn and Tom Snyder, Ferguson has achieved the highest ratings since the show's inception in 1995. While the majority of the episodes focus on comedy, Ferguson has also addressed difficult subject matter, such as the deaths of his parents, and undertaken serious interviews, such as one with Desmond Tutu, which earned the show a 2009 Peabody Award.

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005

Jimmy Kimmel Live! poster
5.3

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003

Bob's Burgers poster
7.8

Bob's Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife and their three kids. Bob and his quirky family have big ideas about burgers, but fall short on service and sophistication. Despite the greasy counters, lousy location and a dearth of customers, Bob and his family are determined to make Bob's Burgers "grand re-re-re-opening" a success.

Bob's Burgers

2011

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno poster
5.3

Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992

@midnight with Chris Hardwick poster
5.3

Chris Hardwick will lead three celebrity contestants down the ultimate internet wormhole. Culling from the darkest recesses of social media, they will compete to determine who has the funniest take on the day's pop culture.

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

2013

BoJack Horseman poster
8.5

Meet the most beloved sitcom horse of the '90s , 20 years later. He's a curmudgeon with a heart of...not quite gold...but something like gold. Copper?

BoJack Horseman

2014

The Neighborhood poster
7.6

The nicest guy in the Midwest moves his family into a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles where not everyone appreciates his extreme neighborliness. That includes their new next-door neighbor Calvin.

The Neighborhood

2018

A Little Late with Lilly Singh poster
3.4

The comedian, actress, social media sensation, producer and author of "How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life," Lilly Singh brings her unique perspective to late night as she hosts celebrity interviews, talks current events, performs musical and sketch comedy, plays games, and more.

A Little Late with Lilly Singh

2019

8 Out of 10 Cats poster
7.2

A weekly, topical panel show based around a huge series of opinion poll surveys carried out around Britain.

8 Out of 10 Cats

2005

Lip Sync Battle poster
6.4

Each episode features two A-list celebrities like you've never seen them before - syncing their hearts out in hysterically epic performances. Hosted by LL Cool J with colorful commentary by social media maven and supermodel co-host, Chrissy Teigen. The mic is off, the battle is on!

Lip Sync Battle

2015

Life in Pieces poster
7.2

Comedy about one big happy family and their sometimes awkward, often hilarious and ultimately beautiful milestone moments as told by its various members. Of the three siblings, middle child Matt may have just found his true love, his co-worker, Colleen; his coddled youngest brother, Greg, and his wife, Jen, are overwhelmed by the birth of their first child; and the eldest, Heather, and her husband, Tim, are dreading their impending empty nest so much, they're considering having another baby. Their parents are Joan the family's adoring matriarch who would do anything for her kids - as long as she agrees with it - and John, the gregarious patriarch who's searching for ways to soften the blow of turning 70. As the family's lives unfold in four short stories each week, they try to savor these little pieces of time that flash by but stay with you forever, because these moments add up to what life's all about.

Life in Pieces

2015

Chelsea poster
5.1

It's not her first talk show, but it is a first of its kind. Ideas, people and places that fascinate her, all in her unique style.

Chelsea

2016

The $100,000 Pyramid poster
7.0

In $100,000 Pyramid, contestants are in teams of two. The goal of the game is to help your partner guess an answer, by listing items that would be included in said answer, or synonymous. For instance, if the answer is “Things That Bounce”, clues would be “Po-Go Sticks”, “Kangaroos”, “Basketballs”, etc. To add to the challenge, the contestant who is giving the clues has their hands strapped to their chair, so they’re unable to gesture in order to help the guessing process.

The $100,000 Pyramid

2016

To Tell the Truth poster
5.8

A modern reimagination of the classic game show. In each round, a celebrity panel will be presented with three people who all claim to be the same person with the same incredible talent, job or achievement. One is sworn to tell the truth while the others are not.

To Tell the Truth

2016

Velma poster
3.4

Jinkies! This raucous reimagining of the Scooby-Doo franchise unravels the mysterious origins of Mystery, Inc. – as seen through the eyes of the gang’s beloved bespectacled detective Velma.

Velma

2023

Velma poster
3.4

Jinkies! This raucous reimagining of the Scooby-Doo franchise unravels the mysterious origins of Mystery, Inc. – as seen through the eyes of the gang’s beloved bespectacled detective Velma.

Velma

2023

Hollywood Squares poster
4.4

Two contestants play tic-tac-toe to win money and prizes. The "board" for the game is a vertical stack of open-faced cubes, each occupied by a celebrity seated at a desk and facing the contestants. The celebrities are asked questions and the contestants judge the legitimacy of their answers to win the game.

Hollywood Squares

2025

Jay Leno's Garage poster
7.3

Comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno shares his passion for motor vehicles. Jay and guests drive cars, motorbikes and anything that moves all while meeting new people and exploring the rich motoring history of America and beyond.

Jay Leno's Garage

2015

I Can See Your Voice poster
6.5

Each week one contestant will have the chance to win a cash prize if he or she can tell the difference between the good and bad singers, without ever hearing them sing a note.

I Can See Your Voice

2020

Dark Side of Comedy poster
8.2

Throughout the history of comedy, many comedians have lost themselves to the art’s darker side, through addiction, suicide, depression and self-destruction. Dark Side of Comedy explores these stories, shining a new light on comedy’s darkest corners.

Dark Side of Comedy

2022

Corner Gas Animated poster
7.0

It's been a few years, and there's still not a lot going on in Dog River, 40 kilometres from nowhere. But that's all about to change.

Corner Gas Animated

2018

The Burn with Jeff Ross poster
7.0

The Burn with Jeff Ross is a comedy panel show hosted by comedian Jeff Ross on Comedy Central. The show debuted on August 14, 2012, and is executive produced by Ross himself. The program features Ross roasting a wide variety of targets, along with guest appearances by fellow comedians who make up a panel of roasters. The show was renewed for a second season by Comedy Central, which premiered January 8, 2013.

The Burn with Jeff Ross

2012

Join or Die with Craig Ferguson poster
6.9

Featuring comedian Craig Ferguson debating provocative and timely topics in his unorthodox and iconoclastic manner. Each episode features a panel of guests which will include celebrities, comedians and experts, as well as the American public through social media. History is back on the History Channel.

Join or Die with Craig Ferguson

2016

The Green Room with Paul Provenza poster
8.1

Comedian and director of the obscenely hilarious hit film The Aristocrats, Paul Provenza invites some of the biggest names in stand-up to sit down and try to beat each other to the punch line. From politics and racism to sex and money, no topic is off limits in The Green Room.

The Green Room with Paul Provenza

2010

World's Funniest Fails poster
5.7

Hosted by Terry Crews, WORLD'S FUNNIEST is inspired by the hit YouTube channel, FailArmy, and showcases the best in viral and soon-to-be-viral videos, featuring funny and adorable animals and kids, as well as amazing human triumphs and fails.

World's Funniest Fails

2015

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy poster
6.0

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.

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

2022

Comics Unleashed poster
NR

Comics Unleashed is a half-hour comedic talk show produced by the Entertainment Studios production company and hosted by Byron Allen, with John Cramer as announcer and DJ Cobra providing music support. The show features a panel of four guest comedians performing their standup bits thinly disguised as a sit-down chat show, sometimes preceded by a brief monologue or joke from Allen. Certain episodes were branded as Comics Unleashed: Hot Chocolate, as the featured comedians on those episodes were all of African descent.

Comics Unleashed

2006

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NR

The Great Debate is a VH1 program that debates about pop culture. It premiered July 6, 2009 and is "emceed" by boxing ring announcer Michael Buffer.

The Great Debate

2009

Stay Tooned poster
NR

A six-part series that takes viewers on a deep dive through some animated favourites to explore how these cartoons have shaped society.

Stay Tooned

2022

The Indian Detective poster
6.5

A Toronto police officer gets involved in a homicide investigation while visiting his father in Mumbai.

The Indian Detective

2017

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution poster
6.0

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.

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

2022

Lord Have Mercy! poster
10.0

Lord Have Mercy! features up-and-coming Canadian actor Arnold Pinnock as Youth Pastor Dwight Gooding. An ambitious but socially inept young minister who plans to make big changes at Mt. Zion, a church in the heart of Toronto's Caribbean community. But he must compete with the charismatic and easy-going Pastor Cuthbert Stevens (played by popular Trinidadian comic Dennis "Sprangalang" Hall) for the loyalty and attention of the eccentric church crew.

Lord Have Mercy!

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Russell Peters: Irresponsible Ensemble poster
NR

Join Russell Peters for a landmark Just For Laughs event as he hosts four special galas, each with a star-studded line-up of carefully curated comics. Always uncensored and honest, Russell will be at the helm of shows that will be guaranteed to be provocative, funny, and unforgettable. This year will be the first in the festival’s history where all four galas will be hosted by the same artist.

Russell Peters: Irresponsible Ensemble

2024

Russell Peters vs. the World poster
4.8

A four-part docu-series that's an exclusive, backstage pass to global comedy superstar Russell Peters' record-breaking "Notorious" world tour.

Russell Peters vs. the World

2013

Behind the camera

Russell Peters: Deported poster
6.2

Comedian Russell Peters explores life as a middle-aged man dealing with health issues, relationships and fatherhood in this hilarious one-hour special.

Russell Peters: Deported

2020

Russell Peters: Almost Famous poster
6.3

The comic comes home to Toronto to sound off on cultural quirks, furniture building and bathroom visits, revelling in all things ridiculously human.

Russell Peters: Almost Famous

2016

Russell Peters: Act Your Age poster
6.0

Russell's TENTH stand-up special, ACT YOUR AGE Live in Abu Dhabi. Recorded before a sold-out crowd at The Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi at the end of his Act Your Age World Tour, which was seen by over 300,000 fans in 23 countries over two-and-a-half years. The new special features hilarious personal stories about getting married (again), parenthood, millennials and middle age, as well Peters’ signature lightning-fast audience improv.

Russell Peters: Act Your Age

2024

Russell Peters: The Green Card Tour poster
6.5

Russell Peters once again delivers his trademark take on race and culture as well as his lightning quick improv. Russell shares his observations on everything from the declining population of white people, to the stereotyping of Arabs, to his recent travels in India.

Russell Peters: The Green Card Tour

2011

Russell Peters: Notorious poster
6.6

Now watch comedy rockstar, Russell Peters up-close and personal with his new act and his trademark lightening fast improv with all new material as part of his Notorious World Tour 2013.

Russell Peters: Notorious

2013

Russell Peters: Show Me the Funny poster
5.7

Russell Peters: Show Me the Funny Stand-Up

Russell Peters: Show Me the Funny

1997

Russell Peters: Outsourced poster
7.1

Russell’s last DVD and CD, Outsourced, was taped before a sold out audience at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, and gives viewers and listeners an excellent overview of Russell’s comedic genius.

Russell Peters: Outsourced

2006