Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer

actor, writer, additional crew

Harry Shearer was born on Dec 23, 1943 in USA. Harry Shearer's big-screen debut came with Abbott and Costello Go to Mars directed by Charles Lamont in 1953, strarring Boy (uncredited). Harry Shearer is known for Nine Lives: A Musical Adaptation Live directed by John Sanchez, Michael Cerveris stars as John and Harry Shearer as George Montgomery. Harry Shearer has got 8 awards and 17 nominations so far. The most recent award Harry Shearer achieved is Primetime Emmy Awards. The upcoming new movie Harry Shearer plays is Easy Does It which will be released on Jul 17, 2020.

Harry Shearer was born in 1943 in Los Angeles, California. His film debut was with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Deux nigauds chez Vénus (1953), followed by La tunique (1953). Probably best known for his Saturday Night Live (1975) gigs, his NPR satire program "Le Show" and Les Simpson (1989), where he plays 21 characters. His best film may be Spinal Tap (1984), where he played bass player Derek Smalls. There was also an episode on Les Simpson (1989) where he reprised this role. His film work includes Godzilla (1998), in which "Simpsons" cast members Hank Azaria and Nancy Cartwright also appeared. Shearer has also directed a film, Teddy Bears' Picnic (2001), in which he also stars.

  • Birthday

    Dec 23, 1943
  • Place of Birth

    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Also known

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Known For

Awards

8 wins & 17 nominations

Primetime Emmy Awards
2014
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
Winner - Primetime Emmy
Ashland Independent Film Festival
2011
Winner - Rogue Award
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