Russell Peters

Acting

Russell Peters

Born 1970-09-29 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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.

Acting credits

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

Clifford the Big Red Dog poster
7.1

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

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

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

Rapid Fire poster
6.4

College student Jake Lo is pursued by smugglers, mobsters and crooked federal agents after he witnesses a murder by a Mafia kingpin.

Rapid Fire

1992

#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

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

Senior Skip Day poster
4.7

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 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

Sex with Sue poster
7.7

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

Outlaw Johnny Black poster
5.4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Feeding America Comedy Festival poster
5.8

All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.

Feeding America Comedy Festival

2020

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

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

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

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

Behind the camera

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: 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: 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

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: 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: 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: Show Me the Funny poster
5.7

Russell Peters: Show Me the Funny Stand-Up

Russell Peters: Show Me the Funny

1997