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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
Lance Bass
USA
Beste films:
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001) (concert)
Tropic Thunder (2008)
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (2007)
Fred Armisen
USA
Beste films:
The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
Matt Berry
Groot Brittanië
Beste films:
Moon (2009)
Janneman Robinson & Poeh (2018)
Svengali (2013)
Russell Brand
Groot Brittanië
Beste films:
Russell Brand: Messiah Complex (2013)
Verschrikkelijke ikke en de rest kan stikke (2010)
Cold Blood (2005) (serie)
Stephen Colbert
USA
Beste films:
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)
Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
David Cross
USA
Beste films:
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Men in Black (1997)
Ghost World (2001)
Rachel Dratch
USA
Beste films:
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
Just Go with It (2011)
Click (2006)
Noel Fielding
Groot Brittanië
Beste films:
The Big Fat Quiz of Everything (2016) (serie)
The Big Fat Quiz of Everything (2016) (Tv-film)
The Mighty Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour (2009)
Bill Hader
USA
Beste films:
Binnenstebuiten (2015)
Star Trek into Darkness (2013)
Her (2013)
Eric Idle
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)
Eddie Izzard
Jemen
Beste films:
Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill (1999) (toneelregistratie)
The Big Fat Quiz of Everything (2016) (serie)
Eddie Izzard: Glorious (1997) (toneelregistratie)
Rashida Jones
USA
Beste films:
Klaus (2019)
Binnenstebuiten (2015)
The Social Network (2010)
Terry Jones
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)
Mike Judge
Ecuador
Beste films:
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
Jackass 3D (2010)
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)
Taran Killam
USA
Beste films:
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
12 Years a Slave (2013)
The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994)
Chris Martin
Groot Brittanië
Beste films:
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Brüno (2009)
12-12-12 (2013) (concert)
Seth Meyers
USA
Beste films:
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)
The Interview (2014)
New Year's Eve (2011)
Liam Neeson
Groot Brittanië
Beste films:
Schindler's List (1993)
Batman Begins (2005)
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Chris O'Dowd
Ierland
Beste films:
Of Mice and Men (2015) (toneelregistratie)
Loving Vincent (2017)
The Boat That Rocked (2009)
Bob Odenkirk
USA
Beste films:
Nobody (2021)
Incredibles 2 (2018)
Little Women (2019)