Bill Irwin
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Birthplace:
Santa Monica, California, USA
Bill Irwin certainly qualifies as one of the most unique figures in show business; attempts to compare him to other talent invariably conclude with the observation that there is no one else like Irwin, a testament to his overarching individuality. A native of Santa Monica, Irwin spent periods of his youth in Southern California and Oklahoma, then attended Oberlin College (as a theater arts major) and Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey's Clown College in Florida, where lessons learned in slapstick, pantomime, comedic improvisation, and graceful balletic would continue to inform his art and style throughout his life. Following said education, he spent various periods of time in dramatic ensembles (such as the prestigious Kraken ensemble) and circuses (such as the Frisco-based Pickle Family Circus) and racked up a litany of theatrical accomplishments that included Broadway performances in Waiting for Godot (opposite Steve Martin and Robin Williams) and Accidental Death of an Anarchist (opposite Jonathan Pryce), a critically acclaimed turn in Fool Moon (with the Red City Ramblers), and many other highlights. Meanwhile, on television, Irwin built up a substantial audience of young people with his wordless portrayal of Mr. Noodle (opposite the late Michael Jeter) on the "Elmo's World" segments of Sesame Street. Irwin's feature appearances include A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999), Igby Goes Down (2002), Lady in the Water (2007), and Rachel Getting Married (2008), and Higher Ground (2011).
Highest Rated Movies
Filmography
MOVIES
RATING | TITLE | CREDIT | BOX OFFICE | YEAR |
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No Score Yet | Circus Kid |
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— | 2018 |
83% | Confirmation |
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— | 2016 |
No Score Yet | Elmo's World: Elmo Wonders |
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— | 2016 |
65% | Ricki And The Flash |
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— | 2015 |
No Score Yet | Elmo's World: Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes |
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— | 2015 |
72% | Interstellar |
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$158.8M | 2014 |
No Score Yet | Growing Hope Against Hunger |
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— | 2013 |
71% | Never Stand Still |
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$14.2k | 2012 |
82% | Higher Ground |
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$0.9M | 2011 |
No Score Yet | Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends |
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— | 2011 |
84% | Rachel Getting Married |
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$12.8M | 2008 |
40% | Dark Matter |
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— | 2008 |
53% | Across the Universe |
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$24.4M | 2007 |
No Score Yet | Raving |
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— | 2007 |
25% | Lady in the Water |
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$42.3M | 2006 |
80% | The Manchurian Candidate |
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$65.8M | 2004 |
No Score Yet | The Truth About Miranda |
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— | 2004 |
95% | Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin |
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— | 2004 |
No Score Yet | Elmo's World - Families, Mail and Bath Time |
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— | 2004 |
No Score Yet | The Wild, the Weird, the Wacky and the Women |
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— | 2003 |
76% | Igby Goes Down |
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$4.7M | 2002 |
92% | The Laramie Project |
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— | 2002 |
49% | Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas |
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$259.1M | 2000 |
No Score Yet | Stanley's Gig |
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— | 2000 |
40% | Illuminata |
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— | 1999 |
67% | William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' |
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— | 1999 |
23% | Just the Ticket |
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— | 1999 |
No Score Yet | Subway Stories |
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— | 1997 |
38% | Silent Tongue |
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— | 1994 |
No Score Yet | Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter |
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— | 1991 |
No Score Yet | Stepping Out |
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— | 1991 |
83% | Hot Shots! |
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— | 1991 |
32% | Scenes from a Mall |
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— | 1991 |
71% | My Blue Heaven |
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— | 1990 |
86% | Eight Men Out |
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— | 1988 |
29% | A New Life |
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— | 1988 |
61% | Popeye |
|
— | 1980 |
TV
RATING | TITLE | CREDIT | YEAR |
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No Score Yet |
Sesame Street
1969-2020
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78% |
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
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76% |
Sleepy Hollow
2013-2017
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0% |
South of Hell
2015
|
|
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95% |
Elementary
2012-2019
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No Score Yet |
Blue Bloods
2010
|
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52% |
Monday Mornings
2013
|
|
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66% |
A Gifted Man
2011-2012
|
|
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90% |
Lights Out
2011
|
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93% |
The Good Wife
2009-2016
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No Score Yet |
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000-2015
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No Score Yet |
Charlie Rose
2013-2017
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No Score Yet |
Law & Order
1990-2010
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|
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77% |
Life on Mars
2008-2009
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No Score Yet |
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001-2011
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No Score Yet |
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
1993-1996
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No Score Yet |
Northern Exposure
1990-1995
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No Score Yet |
The Cosby Show
1984-1992
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Quotes from Bill Irwin's Characters
Romilly: | Brand? |
TARS: | Step back professor, step back! |
TARS: | Cooper, we are...lined up. |
Cooper: | Initiating spin! |