TV Shows - Spalding Gray
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on February 22, 2025. Spalding Gray has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#8Saturday Night Liveas Narrator of 'Brides' (voice) (uncredited) • 1 episode • #8 most popular showSaturday Night Live (SNL) is a live sketch comedy and variety show that has been a staple of American television since its debut in 1975. The show features a talented ensemble cast who perform a series of comedic sketches, musical performances, and celebrity impressions. SNL is known for its satirical commentary on current events and pop culture, often pushing the boundaries of social and political humor. With a new episode airing every Saturday night, SNL has become a cultural phenomenon and has launched the careers of numerous comedy legends.
Movies - Spalding Gray
Sorted by online popularity. Spalding Gray has appeared in 16 movies with data.
#1,429The Killing Fieldsas U.S. Consul • #1,429 most popular movieThe Killing Fields is a 1984 British biographical drama film depicting the experiences of journalists Dith Pran and Sydney Schanberg during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia.
#2,518Beachesas Dr. Richard Milstein • #2,518 most popular movieBeaches is a 1988 American comedy-drama film about the enduring friendship between a wealthy debutante and a struggling entertainer.
#2,801Kate & Leopoldas Dr. Geisler • #2,801 most popular movieKate & Leopold is a 2001 American romantic-comedy fantasy film that follows the story of a physicist who brings his 19th-century ancestor, Leopold, to the present day through a time portal. As Leopold adapts to the modern world, Kate, the ex-girlfriend of the physicist, becomes increasingly drawn to him.
#3,160King of the Hillas Mr. Mungo • #3,160 most popular movie
#4,419How Highas Prof. Jackson • #4,419 most popular movieHow High is a 2001 American stoner comedy film starring Method Man and Redman, where two underachieving potheads inadvertently smoke magical weed that helps them ace their college entrance exams and get into Harvard University.
#4,997True Storiesas Earl Culver • #4,997 most popular movieTrue Stories is a 1986 American satirical musical comedy film directed by David Byrne, featuring a small Texas town with quirky characters celebrating its sesquicentennial with a parade and talent show.
#5,002The Paperas Paul Bladden • #5,002 most popular movieThe Paper is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Ron Howard. It stars Michael Keaton as Henry Hackett, the editor of a New York City tabloid, facing challenges at work due to financial difficulties and internal conflicts.
#5,298Diaboliqueas Simon Veatch • #5,298 most popular movieDiabolique is a 1996 American psychological thriller film about the wife and mistress of an abusive schoolmaster who conspire to murder him, only to face unexpected consequences when his body mysteriously disappears.
#6,161Coming Soonas Mr. Jennings • #6,161 most popular movieComing Soon is a 1999 American romantic comedy film directed by Colette Burson and written by Burson and Kate Robin. Starring Bonnie Root, Gaby Hoffmann, Tricia Vessey, and Ryan Reynolds, it has been likened to a female-centric American Pie.
#6,507Straight Talkas Dr. Erdman • #6,507 most popular movieStraight Talk is a 1992 romantic comedy film featuring Dolly Parton as Shirlee Kenyon, a small-town woman who becomes a successful radio host in Chicago.
#6,751Beyond Rangoonas Jeremy Watt • #6,751 most popular movie
#6,834Clara's Heartas Peter Epstein • #6,834 most popular movieClara's Heart is a 1988 American drama film that follows the story of a teenage boy named David and his close bond with Clara, a housekeeper from Jamaica, amidst his parents' deteriorating marriage after a family tragedy.
#6,910Twenty Bucksas Priest • #6,910 most popular movie
#8,069Monster in a Boxas Self • #8,069 most popular movieMonster in a Box is a monologue film starring Spalding Gray, where he recounts the challenges he faced while writing his first novel and navigating through various personal and professional dilemmas.
#8,380Hard Choicesas Terry Norfolk • #8,380 most popular movieHard Choices is a 1985 American crime film revolving around a teenage boy who is wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit after accompanying his brother and friends on a criminal act. A female social worker assigned to his case becomes personally involved and strives to prove his innocence or help him escape.
#8,434Heavy Pettingas Self • #8,434 most popular movieHeavy Petting is a 1989 documentary where celebrities and influencers share anecdotes about their initial intimate encounters.
Spalding Gray Biography
Spalding Gray (June 5, 1941 – January 11, 2004) was an American actor, novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and performance artist. Best known for his autobiographical monologues, Gray wrote and performed these one-man shows in the 1980s and 1990s. His monologues were characterized as trenchant, personal narratives delivered with a dry, WASP, quiet mania. Gray gained recognition for his monologue Swimming to Cambodia, which he adapted into a film in 1987, directed by Jonathan Demme. Other notable monologues adapted for film include Monster in a Box (1991), directed by Nick Broomfield, and Gray's Anatomy (1996), directed by Steven Soderbergh. Gray tragically died by suicide at the age of 62 in 2004.
On February 22, 2025, Spalding Gray had 331 Wikipedia visits, making him the #11,604 most popular actor online.
