The Acting Class (2000)
A comedy about an exceptionally dysfunctional acting class. Playing unsuspecting college students, Liz and Jill set off to find the most influential acting teacher of the decade and soon discover a heralded guru named Kenneth LaPoubelle. After a visit to Ken's class and a series of interviews with his present and former students, they realize that Ken's reputation might exceed his talent.
Directors:
Jill Hennessy, Elizabeth Holder.
Writer:
Jill Hennessy
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Jill Hennessy as Amanda Smythe/Jill/Anonymous |
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Elizabeth Holder as Liz |
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Jody Booth as Starr De Moore |
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Ken Murton as Kenneth LaPoubelle |
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Jacqueline Hennessy as Jacquie Everton |
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Will Arnett as Will Bennett |
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Paolo Mastropietro as Paolo Conte |
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Austin Pendleton as Bobby Austin |
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Chris Noth as Martin Ballsac |
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Jerry Orbach as Self |
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Alec Baldwin as Self |
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Regina King as Self |
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Benjamin Bratt as Self |
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Angie Harmon as Self |
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Courtney B. Vance as Self |
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Denis O'Hare as Self |
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Stephen Wertimer as Self |
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Nisha Ganatra as Exotic Dancer |
| Directing | Jill Hennessy | Director |
| Directing | Elizabeth Holder | Director |
| Writing | Jill Hennessy | Screenplay |
| Editing | Elizabeth Downer | Editor |
| Camera | Jill Hennessy | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Elizabeth Holder | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Christopher Patak | Camera Operator |