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James Lipton

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James Lipton is an actor, academic, author, choreographer, interviewer, scriptwriter, and is a producer for stage and television projects. He is most known for creating and hosting the noted and popular TV series Inside the Actors Studio, where successful and prominent actors discuss their craft for the benefit of acting students... See full bio »

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1994-2009 Inside the Actors Studio (TV series)
– Ricky Gervais (2009) (written by)
– Laura Linney (2009) (written by)
– Goldie Hawn (2008) (writer)
– Sarah Jessica Parker (2008) (written by)
– John Cusack (2007) (written by)
See all 12 episodes »
 
1989 Bob Hope's Birthday Spectacular in Paris
 
1987 Bob Hope Salutes the U.S.A.F. 40th Anniversary (TV movie)
 
1984-1987 Capitol (TV series)
– Episode #1.1270 (1987) (head writer / written by)
– Episode #1.1269 (1987) (head writer / written by)
– Episode #1.1268 (1987) (head writer)
– Episode dated 23 December 1986 (1986) (head writer)
– Episode dated 19 December 1986 (1986) (head writer)
See all 8 episodes »
 
1985 Copacabana (TV movie) (television story and teleplay)
 
1985 Mirrors (TV movie) (novel / screenplay)
 
1979 All-Star Birthday Party for Bob Hope... at Sea (TV movie)
 
1978 Happy Birthday, Bob (TV special)
 
1972 Return to Peyton Place (TV series) (head writer)
 
1970 The Best of Everything (TV series)
 
1968-1969 The Edge of Night (TV series)
 
1965 Another World (TV series)
 
1952 Guiding Light (TV series)
 
Show ShowActor (14 titles)
2012 Suburgatory (TV series)
Dr. Richard Rohl
– Down Time (2012) … Dr. Richard Rohl
 
2008 Bolt
The Director (voice)
 
2008 According to Jim (TV series)
Devil
– The Devil Went Down to Oak Park (2008) … Devil
 
2004-2005 Arrested Development (TV series)
Warden Stefan Gentles
– Prison Break-In (2005) … Warden Stefan Gentles
– Missing Kitty (2004) … Warden Stefan Gentles
– Altar Egos (2004) … Warden Stefan Gentles
– Staff Infection (2004) … Warden Stefan Gentles
 
2005 Bewitched
James Lipton
 
2005 Cold Squad (TV series)
Uniform Cop
– Borders (2005) … Uniform Cop
 
1954 The Goldbergs (TV series)
Lotzi
– Episode dated 10 August 1954 (1954) … Lotzi
 
1954 Inner Sanctum (TV series)
Tony
– Guilty Secret (1954) … Tony
 
1953 You Are There (TV series)
Michelangelo
– The Recognition of Michelangelo (1953) … Michelangelo
 
1953 Guiding Light (TV series)
Dr. Dick Grant
– Episode dated 9 April 1953 (1953) … Dr. Dick Grant (uncredited)
 
1953 The Big Break
Marty
 
1952 CBS Television Workshop (TV series)
– My Eyes Have a Cold Nose (1952)
 
1951 Armstrong Circle Theatre (TV series)
– Mountain Song (1951)
 
1951 Pulitzer Prize Playhouse (TV series)
– The Silver Cord (1951)
 
Show ShowProducer (9 titles)
Inside the Actors Studio (TV series) (executive producer - 8 episodes, 1994-2012) (associate producer - 1 episode, 2003)
– George Clooney (2012) (executive producer)
– Ricky Gervais (2009) (executive producer)
– Laura Linney (2009) (executive producer)
– Goldie Hawn (2008) (executive producer)
– John Cusack (2007) (executive producer)
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1989 Bob Hope's Birthday Spectacular in Paris (executive producer)
 
1988 Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1987 Bob Hope Salutes the U.S.A.F. 40th Anniversary (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1985 Mirrors (TV movie) (producer)
 
1981 American Dance Machine Presents a Celebration of Broadway Dance (TV movie) (producer)
 
1979 Bob Hope on the Road to China (TV movie) (producer)
 
1978 Happy Birthday, Bob (TV special) (executive producer)
 
1977 Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Gala (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (2 titles)
1988 Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC (TV movie) (lyricist)
 
1970 The Best of Everything (TV series) (composer: theme music)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1988 Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC (TV movie) (music: "Comedy Ain't No Joke" / lyrics: "Comedy Ain't No Joke")
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2005 ... A Father... A Son... Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (TV documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (35 titles)
2013 The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 March 2013 (2013) … Himself
 
1994-2013 Inside the Actors Studio (TV series)
Himself - Host / Himself
– Tina Fey (2013) … Himself - Host
– Hugh Jackman 2 (2013) … Himself - Host
– Liam Neeson (2012) … Himself - Host
– The Cast of Mad Men (2012) … Himself - Host
– The Cast of Glee (2012) … Himself - Host
See all 234 episodes »
 
2013 Now with Alex Wagner (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 February 2013 (2013) … Himself
 
2012 Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself (documentary)
Himself
 
2012 Glee (TV series)
Himself
– Goodbye (2012) … Himself
 
2012 The Apprentice (TV series)
Himself - Boardroom Advisor
– Getting Medieval (2012) … Himself - Boardroom Advisor (as Sir James Lipton)
 
2009-2012 Rachael Ray (TV series)
Himself
– Red Carpet Party (2012) … Himself
– Oscar Shoq (2011) … Himself
– Episode #3.140 (2009) … Himself
 
2002-2011 The Simpsons (TV series)
Himself
– Homer the Father (2011) … Himself (voice)
– The Sweetest Apu (2002) … Himself (voice)
 
2011 Conan (TV series)
Himself
– VooDoo or Voo Don't (2011) … Himself
 
2008-2010 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #7.8 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #7.2 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #5.55 (2008) … Himself
 
2010 Jeopardy! (TV series)
Himself - Video Clue Presenter
– Episode #26.161 (2010) … Himself - Video Clue Presenter
 
2010 The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 March 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2009 Family Guy (TV series)
Himself
– Spies Reminiscent of Us (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself
– Bradley Cooper/TV on the Radio (2009) … Himself (uncredited)
 
2001-2009 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Reciting a Rap Song
– Jon Hamm/Ginnifer Goodwin/Theresa Andersson (2009) … Himself (uncredited)
– Don Rickles/John Leguizamo/Erran Baron Cohen (2008) … Himself
– Hugh Laurie/Joel McHale/Gaslight Anthem (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 18 October 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 8 May 2007 (2007) … Himself
See all 17 episodes »
 
2008 Igor
Himself
 
2004-2008 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.119 (2008) … Himself
– Episode #5.75 (2007) … Himself
– Episode #5.47 (2007) … Himself
– Episode #3.232 (2004) … Himself
 
2007 CBS News Up to the Minute (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 December 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 The View (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 October 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 The 5th Annual TV Land Awards (TV special)
Himself ("Inside the Actor's Studio: The Brady Bunch")
 
2007 The 50th Annual New York Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 2006 Women's World Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 Joey (TV series)
Himself - Host of 'Inside the Actors Studio'
– Joey and the Actors Studio (2006) … Himself - Host of 'Inside the Actors Studio'
 
2005 Great Things About the Holidays (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 The Tony Danza Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.27 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 James Lipton Takes on Three (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 Open Access (TV series)
Himself
– U.S. Open (2004) … Himself
 
2003-2004 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 August 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 19 March 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 29 September 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Da Ali G Show (TV series)
Himself
– Art (2003) … Himself
 
2002 The Hamptons (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 January 2002 (2002) … Himself
 
2002 Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2001 Bouillon de culture (TV series documentary)
Himself
– La dernière: Inventaire avant fermeture (2001) … Himself
 
2001 Contender: Mastering the Method (video documentary short)
Himself - Host, Inside The Actor's Studio
 
1967 Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 March 1967 (1967) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2010 Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (video documentary)
Himself
 
2010 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
 
2004 101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (TV movie)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

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Alternate Names:

Sir James Lipton

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Awarded a Lifetime Achievement Emmy by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo