George Wallace
Date of birth: 1948-07-21
Place of birth: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as:
Biography
George Henry Wallace (born July 21, 1952) is an American comedian and actor. Wallace has had supporting roles in a number of films, including 3 Strikes and the Coen Brothers film The Ladykillers (2004, as Sheriff Wyner). Wallace also appeared in Batman Forever (1995) as the Mayor of Gotham City. Other film credits include A Rage in Harlem (1991), The Wash (2001), Punchline (1988), Things Are Tough All Over (1982), Postcards from the Edge (1990), and Mr. Deeds (2002). Wallace made a brief appearance in the sitcom Scrubs episode "My Words of Wisdom" (2007), and in the sitcom Seinfeld episode "The Checks", where he played the doctor that was distracted by the song "Witchy Woman". He also appeared in the introduction scene to the home video release of Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time - Live on Broadway (1999) as a fictionalized version of himself. He portrayed a man in a retirement home in The Last Laugh (2019) and starred as the Mayor in Hubie Halloween (2020).
Movie Credits
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998-08-08
Taped for HBO in August 1998, on the final date of Jerry Seinfeld's tour appearances at New York Cit
Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas
2023-01-13
This special explores the history of Black entertainers in Las Vegas and celebrating those who are n
The Ladykillers
2004-03-25
An eccentric, if not charming Southern professor and his crew pose as a band in order to rob a casin
George Wallace: The Vegas Bootleg
2018-08-27
Hot off a historic ten year run at the world famous Flamingo Hotel, @MrGeorgeWallace is serving up t
Think Like a Man Too
2014-06-20
All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when t
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
2003-01-01
This documentary praises comedian Richard Pryor by showing fragments of various shows Pryor made and
Heckler
2007-11-04
HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After
A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary
1989-01-25
A variety special, taped October 30, 1988 during the 10th anniversary of the Comedy & Magic Club in
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
2009-01-01
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of th
3 Strikes
2000-03-01
Brian Hooks plays a character who is just released from jail. And the state adopts a "3 strikes" rul
Comedian
2002-10-11
A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the
Santa, Jr.
2002-12-06
While delivering toys, Santa's son (Nick Stabile) is arrested for trespassing. Dispirited, he turns
Shirin in Love
2014-03-14
Despite being engaged to a successful Iranian plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, Shirin finds herself
Funny People
2009-07-30
Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
1997-10-12
Whoopi Goldberg is the voice of Mother Goose in this all-star, all-rhyming tale set in multi-ethnic
The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party
1987-10-31
Comedy concert of comedian Joe Piscopo filmed live from UCLA.
Grow House
2017-04-20
Two guys start a risky new business to pay off a debt.
Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics
2005-11-01
Live from the International Montreal Comedy Festival, the funniest black comics ever take the stage
Richard Pryor: Icon
2014-11-23
Richard Pryor's impact on the craft of comedy and today's top comics is legendary and unrivaled. Thi
Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
2022-09-22
The one-night-only celebration honoring the life and legacy of the famed producer features intimate
Cosmic Slop
1994-11-08
In the tradition of The Twilight Zone, this bizarre, thought-provoking trilogy addresses the destiny
In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl?
1994-12-09
All eyes are on Sparta after an internationally renowned actress arrives unexpectedly in the rural M
Unfrosted
2024-04-30
In a time when breakfast is ruled by milk and cereal, a fierce corporate battle begins over a revolu
Things Are Tough All Over
1982-08-04
Everybody has problems these days, and Cheech and Chong are no exceptions. They're hired by Slyman a
The Comedy Club
2016-03-05
When a fire destroys Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco, defiant owner Tom Sawyer and his crew of c
Catfish in Black Bean Sauce
1999-04-14
An African American couple (Winfield and Alice) adopt two orphans from a Vietnamese refugee camp. Af
Nappily Ever After
2018-09-21
After an accident at the hair salon, Violet realizes she's not living life to the fullest. A soulful
Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
2014-04-14
Showcasing the iconic New York comedy club where Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Adam Sand
Punchline
1988-10-07
Lilah Krytsick is a mother and housewife who's always believed she could be a stand-up comedian. Ste
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007-10-13
The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's con
Just Getting Started
2017-12-01
Duke Diver is living the high life as the freewheeling manager of a luxurious resort in Palm Springs
Mr. Deeds
2002-06-28
When Longfellow Deeds, a small-town pizzeria owner and poet, inherits $40 billion from his deceased
Little Nicky
2000-11-10
After the lord of darkness decides he will not cede his throne to any of his three sons, the two mos
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
1993-05-23
Broadcast approximately one year after the death of Sam Kinison, this special includes tributes from
The Last Laugh
2019-01-11
After moving to a retirement home, restless talent manager Al reconnects with long-ago client Buddy
James the Second
2025-09-03
The story of a teenage boy who suffers from a rare disorder that prevents him from feeling. We follo
Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1
2004-01-18
The greats of comedy, when they were young and struggling with their great early routines.
Joe Mande's Award-Winning Comedy Special
2017-07-25
Stand-up comic Joe Mande aims for critical adulation with this special that covers dating shows, "Sh
The Wash
2001-11-14
With the rent due and his car booted, Sean has to come up with some ends...and fast. When his best b
Jerico
2016-04-30
The story of best friends who set out on a dangerous, but comedic journey that challenges the restri
Hubie Halloween
2020-10-07
Hubie Dubois, despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts (and its legendary Hallow
George Wallace - Large & In Charge
2004-02-15
George Wallace brings his distinct style of humor to this jam-packed casino comedy concert. Wallace’
Meet Wally Sparks
1997-01-31
Wally Sparks is a tabloid TV show reporter who's trying to boost ratings on his show. He goes to the
Bebe's Kids
1992-07-31
When Robin meets the lovely Jamika he thinks he's in heaven. But when he meets her friend Bebe's chi
Batman Forever
1995-06-16
Batman faces off against two foes: the schizophrenic, horribly scarred former District Attorney Harv
Bert Rigby, You're a Fool
1989-02-24
A musical about a miner who wants to break into show business.
A Rage in Harlem
1991-05-03
A beautiful black gangster's moll flees to Harlem with a trunkload of gold after a shootout, unaware
George Wallace: One Night Stand
1991-04-20
The Comedic Stylings of the superb George Wallace from Chicago.
2 Minutes of Fame
2020-06-16
An up-and-coming stand-up comic moves to L.A. to pursue a film career after video clips of his act m
Behind the Smile
2006-03-09
A young stand-up comedian finds his burgeoning career threatened when he teams with a veteran comedy
Freakier Friday
2025-08-06
Years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-
Ben Tuval: Most Likely to Get Sick (or Hurt in a Freak Accident)
2025-09-12
A compilation of stand-up from the past year, recorded in New York. It’s about love, death, dogs, an