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The Secret Policeman's Ball was and is a coming together of the very best comedy talent of any generation to celebrate their art, remind audiences how important free speech is and highlight just how much vital work Amnesty International does to protect it. I implore you to support it. John Cleese. On 4 March 2012, in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Amnesty International, the Secret Policeman's Ball was staged in the USA for the first time at New York's famous Radio City Music Hall. With a history dating back to 1979, the Secret Policeman's Ball has always gathered the best comedy and musical talent to use wit and humour to raise both funds and awareness for the vital work that Amnesty International does to prick the conscience of governments around the world.
After a taped introduction from Archbishop Desmond Tutu an amazing line-up of both British and American performers took to the stage including: Russell Brand, Eddie Izzard, Jon Stewart, Reggie Watts, Ben Stiller, Catherine Tate, Jack Whitehall, Jimmy Carr, Beavis & Butthead, Noel Fielding, Micky Flanagan, Paul Rudd, Tim Roth, Sarah Silverman, David Walliams, Liam Neeson, Peter Serafinowicz and Seth Meyers along with taped contributions from Monty Python members Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin and critical comment from the Muppet Show's original grumpy old men Statler & Waldorf. The musical elements were provided by Mumford & Sons and a concluding set by Coldplay. Following in the footseps of its illustrious predecessors, the 2012 Secret Policeman's Ball is as relevant, as funny, as important and as badly behaved as ever.
(Eagle Rock Entertainment)
Acteurs
Michael Palin
Groot Brittanië
Beste films:
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) (toneelregistratie)
Life of Brian (1979)
Not the Messiah: He's a Very Naughty Boy (2010) (toneelregistratie)
Tim Roth
Groot Brittanië
Beste films:
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990)
Paul Rudd
USA
Beste films:
The Cider House Rules (1999)
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
Peter Serafinowicz
Groot Brittanië
Beste films:
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Sing 2 (2021)
Sarah Silverman
USA
Beste films:
Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score (2007) (compilatievideo)
Don't Look Up (2021)
Jon Stewart
USA
Beste films:
The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
Playing by Heart (1998)
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
Ben Stiller
USA
Beste films:
Empire of the Sun (1987)
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
Madagascar (2005)
Jason Sudeikis
USA
Beste films:
We're the Millers (2013)
Race (2016)
Epic (2013)
Catherine Tate
Groot Brittanië
Beste films:
Much Ado About Nothing (2011) (toneelregistratie)
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC (2016) (toneelregistratie)
The Bad Mother's Handbook (2007) (Tv-film)
David Walliams
Groot Brittanië
Beste films:
The Big Fat Quiz of Everything (2016) (serie)
Stardust (2007)
Little Britain: Live (2006)
Jack Whitehall
Groot Brittanië
Beste films:
The Big Fat Quiz of Everything (2016) (Tv-film)
Jack Whitehall: At Large (2017) (Tv-film)
Frozen (2013)
Kristen Wiig
USA
Beste films:
Hoe tem je een draak (2010)
The Martian (2015)
Hoe tem je een draak 2 (2014)
Bobby Moynihan
USA
Beste films:
Binnenstebuiten (2015)
Inside Out 2 (2024)
Monsters University (2013)
John Oliver
Groot Brittanië
Beste films:
Green Wing (2004) (serie)
The Lion King (2019)
Wonder Park (2019)
Richard Branson
Groot Brittanië
Beste films:
Casino Royale (2006)
Superman Returns (2006)
Death to 2021 (2021) (Tv-film) - a.b.
Jay Pharoah
USA
Beste films:
Rex Lee
USA
Beste films:
Girl on the Edge (2015)
Feel the Beat (2020)
Entourage (2015)