Garry Emmanuel Shandling was an American actor, director, stand-up comedian, producer, and writer. Two of Gary Shandling's best-known shows, are ‘It’s Garry Shandling’s Show’ (1986 – 1990) and ‘The Larry Sanders Show’ (1992 – 1998). The actor with a postgraduate degree in creative writing received his first major break as a writer for the NBC series ‘Sanford and Son’ (1975 – 1976).
While pursuing his dream of being a comedian, he was booked as a guest on the ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’ (1981). This practically launched his career and success followed. He achieved similar success in movies as well. ‘Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme’ (1990), ‘Zoolander’ (2001), and ‘Over the Hedge’ (2006) are some of Gary Shandling’s best movies.
‘Iron Man 2’ (2010), ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ (2014), and ‘The Jungle Book’ (2016) are three of Gary Shandling’s highest grossing movies. He also tasted failure in some of his movies. ‘What Planet Are You From’ (2000) and ‘Run Ronnie Run’ (2002) are two of Gary Shandling’s worst movies.
Waking from decades of suspended animation, Steve Rogers is getting accustomed to modern life when he faces a new threat after the mysterious Winter Soldier kills Nick Fury and the compromised S.H.I.E.L.D. high command brands Steve a fugitive. He must expose a deadly conspiracy with the help of the Black Widow and his new friend, the Falcon.
After the fearsome tiger Shere Khan learns about his existence, Mowgli—a young human child raised by a pack of wolves—is reluctantly convinced to leave the jungle escorted by his mentor Bagheera, a black panther, and Baloo, a high-spirited bear. Along the way, he learns about his past and meets several other animals, both benign and gruesome.
Since revealing himself as Iron Man, Tony Stark is being pressured by the government and weapon contractors to reveal the technology behind his powerful suit. He must find a way to fight them while also tackling his other enemies.
Dimwitted Derek Zoolander is devastated after he fails to win the top male fashion model honor and is disowned by his family for being unable to assist his father and brothers in the coal mines. Fashion mogul Jacobim Mugatu gives him a new lease of life, but is actually planning to brainwash him into assassinating Malaysia's Prime Minister.
Admiral-General Haffaz Aladeen, the universally-hated despotic ruler of the fictional oil-rich nation Wadiya, goes to New York to address concerns about the country's nuclear program at UN Security Council. The dictator flees from an assassination attempt, but with his iconic beard shaved, he struggles to survive in a community built by people he had ordered to be executed.
Ronnie is a petty criminal who has a knack for getting arrested. Things take a turn for him when one of his crimes are caught on tape, and noticed by TV producer Terry Twillstein. After noticing Dobb’s popularity with viewers, he gets inspired to create a show entitled ‘Ronnie Dobbs Gets Arrested’, where Ronnie will be shown arrested in a different city every week. The show manages to be a big hit within a short time.
Eddie is a young man who is living a confused and reckless life, along with his group of friends, having equally problematic lives. They are also addicted to drugs and alcohol. Things get interesting when another friend named Artie arrives with a date.
Rebecca is an actress living in New York who is shattered to learn that her marriage with Tom is falling apart. Meanwhile, Tom is upset because he was forced to give up his lucrative job to care for their young daughter. Eventually, this leads him to having an affair with a divorced mother.
This science fiction comedy film tells the story of Harold, an extraterrestrial, whose planet plans to take over Earth. He is sent on a mission to earth as a human clone, with the goal to impregnate a human being and take the child back to his planet. However, things get complicated when Harold ends up falling in love.
Dr. Doolittle, a noted surgeon, hits his head on the windshield while swerving his car to avoid running over a dog. It triggers in him a long dormant gift, enabling him to understand what animals and birds are saying and communicate with them. Although initially skeptical, he finally learns to appreciate his gifts and starts treating both animals and humans.
Philip is the head of a suicide prevention hotline named ‘Lifesavers’. His life gets complicated after he receives an eviction notice from his landlord, as he has been unable to pay his rent for months. In addition to his, he is also having a problem with his neurotic colleague, Mrs. Blanche. Philip tries to convince his girlfriend Susan, who is a loan officer to try to get him a small loan, but she refuses and breaks up with him after telling him that she is dating someone else.
Porter Stoddard is a prosperous architect who owns multiple homes in New York. His wife Ellie is also equally successful, as an interior designer, but she has been having an affair with Alex, a young cellist.
Following a failed attempt to steal from hibernating bear Vincent, the cunning raccoon RJ promises to compensate within a week and convinces a group of forest animals that they can successfully raid the new human settlement separated by a thick hedge. Meanwhile, Gladys Sharp, the homeowners association president, hires an over-zealous exterminator to set booby traps in her yard.
Garry Shandling Awards
| The Larry Sanders Show | Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series | 1998 |
| The Larry Sanders Show | Best International (Programme or Series) | 1999 |
