Barry Sobel

Acting

Barry Sobel

Acting credits

Larry Crowne poster
6.0

When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher.

Larry Crowne

2011

That Thing You Do! poster
6.9

A Pennsylvania band scores a hit in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as it can, with lots of help from its manager. But behind the scenes, the group’s sudden fame tests their strength, their maturity and responsibility, and their ability to resist the temptations that money and notoriety always make possible.

That Thing You Do!

1996

Doc Hollywood poster
6.4

After leaving Washington D.C. hospital, plastic surgeon Ben Stone heads for California, where a lucrative practice in Beverly Hills awaits. After a car accident, he's sentenced to perform as the community's general practitioner.

Doc Hollywood

1991

Blind Date poster
6.0

When bachelor Walter Davis is set up with his sister-in-law's pretty cousin, Nadia Gates, a seemingly average blind date turns into a chaotic night on the town. Walter's brother, Ted, tells him not to let Nadia drink alcohol, but he dismisses the warning and her behaviour gets increasingly wild. Walter and Nadia's numerous incidents are made even worse as her former lover David relentlessly follows them around town.

Blind Date

1987

I Love Trouble poster
5.5

Rival Chicago reporters Sabrina Peterson and Peter Brackett join forces to uncover a train wreck conspiracy.

I Love Trouble

1994

Punchline poster
5.6

Lilah Krytsick is a mother and housewife who's always believed she could be a stand-up comedian. Steven Gold is an experienced stand-up seemingly on the cusp of success. When the two meet, they form an unlikely friendship, and Steven tries to help the untried Lilah develop her stage act. Despite the objections of her family and some very wobbly beginnings, Lilah improves, and soon she finds herself competing with Steven for a coveted television spot.

Punchline

1988

Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise poster
5.6

The members of Lambda Lambda Lambda travel to Fort Lauderdale for a fraternity conference. They'll have to fend off the attacks of their rival frat, the Alphas, if they want to maintain their self-respect — and, of course, if they want to get anywhere with the pretty girls!

Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise

1987

B.A.P.S poster
5.4

Two wannabe Black American princesses aim to marry rich men, who will pay for their world's first combination hair salon and soul food restaurant.

B.A.P.S

1997

Martians Go Home poster
4.1

Song writer Mark Devereaux accidentally calls millions of green Martians to invade Earth. No they aren't dangerous, just wise-cracking, intrusive, pain in neck, annoyances. No one can escape their distracting influence. It's up to Mark to figure out how they got here, and most importantly, how to get rid of them before they drive everyone crazy!

Martians Go Home

1989

Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right poster
6.4

Rodney Dangerfield hosts a showcase of comics including himself, Robert Schimmel, Bill Hicks, and Andrew Dice Clay, among others.

Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right

1988

Uptown Comedy Express poster
7.0

TV Special with a variety of comedians.

Uptown Comedy Express

1987

L.A. Rules The Pros & Cons of Breathing poster
7.0

A group of guys hang around a Los Angeles bar lamenting their failed Hollywood lives, while a perky bartender tries to cheer them up.

L.A. Rules The Pros & Cons of Breathing

1993

Behind the camera