Scene from Lady Dynamite / TV series (2016)
Episode: Season 1, Episode 1: Pilot
Scene Details
| Duration: 82 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: zorg |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 48 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 1280x674 | Added: 2018-Mar-05 |
Actresses in this Scene
Maria Bamford
Career
First Appearances:
- Fetch (1998) as Shriek
Most Important Roles:
- The People's Joker (2024) as Lorne Michaels (voice)
- Too Many Buddhas (2021) as Dr. Stevens
- Lucky Numbers (2000) as Wendy
- Stuart Little 2 (2002) as Teacher
- Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure (2003) as Aranea (voice)
- The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour (2007) as Self
- Barnyard (2006) as Mrs. Beady (voice)
- Heckler (2007) as Self
- Held Up (2010) as Rachel Gonzales
- The Comedians of Comedy (2005) as Self
Career Highlights:
- The People's Joker (2024)
- Too Many Buddhas (2021)
- Lucky Numbers (2000)
- Stuart Little 2 (2002)
- Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure (2003)
- The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour (2007)
- Barnyard (2006)
- Heckler (2007)
- Held Up (2010)
- The Comedians of Comedy (2005)
Full Biography
Maria Bamford (born September 3, 1970) is an American actress and stand-up comedian known for her dark humor that often covers topics such as mental health struggles, depression, anxiety, and suicide, drawing both critical acclaim and controversy. She is particularly fond of pugs, typically owning at least one senior pug. The Netflix series 'Lady Dynamite' (2016) is loosely based on her life, exploring her experiences through surreal episodes spanning different periods.
About the Movie: Lady Dynamite / TV series (2016)
Release Year: 2016
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Andrew Fleming, Anna Dokoza, Benjamin Berman, Bill Benz, Daniel Gray Longino, Jessica Yu, Max Winkler, Mitchell Hurwitz, Pam Brady, Robert Cohen, Ryan McFaul
Writer: Hallie Cantor, Jen Statsky, Kyle McCulloch, Matt Ross, Matteo Borghese, Max Searle, Mitchell Hurwitz, Pam Brady, Rob Turbovsky, Robert Cohen, Theresa Mulligan
Production & Genre
Awards & Similar
Awards:
- 1 win & 4 nominations
Similar:
- Huff (2004)
- The Nanny (1993)
- Leila (2019)
- Lucy, the Daughter of the Devil (2005)
- I Am Not Okay with This (2020)
Keywords
Keywords: bipolar, female protagonist, mental disorders
Story
Lady Dynamite is a comedic exploration of the life of Maria Bamford, a woman who experiences a mental breakdown and moves back in with her parents to recover. The series follows Maria as she navigates her way through therapy, auditions for acting jobs, and deals with the surreal aspects of her life and career. Throughout the series, Maria struggles with self-discovery and acceptance while balancing her desire for success and her need for personal growth.
Summary
Lady Dynamite is a single-camera comedy series based on the life of comedian Maria Bamford. The show explores themes of mental health, self-discovery, and familial relationships through its sometimes surreal episodes. Each episode spans multiple periods of Maria's life, allowing viewers to witness her struggles with finding herself after experiencing a mental breakdown. The series is notable for its honest portrayal of mental illness and its unique blend of comedy and drama.