Joel Gallen

Joel Gallen is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He has produced the MTV Movie Awards between 1995 and 2006,  as well as many of the Comedy Central Roasts. Gallen directed the film Not Another Teen Movie. He received a Prime Time Emmy and a Peabody for his work on America: A Tribute to Heroes. He has his own production company called Tenth Planet Productions. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joel Gallen, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Dave Attell's Insomniac Tour: Uncensored! (2005)

Inspired by Dave Attell's popular Comedy Central series, this concert movie deposits him and three fellow comics, including the wildly popular Dane Cook, at the House of Blues in Las Vegas to deliver some raucous and frequently funny material before an appreciative ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Dave Attell  •  Sean Rouse  •  Greg Giraldo  •  Dane Cook

Inspired by Dave Attell's popular Comedy Central series, this concert movie deposits him and three fellow comics, including the wildly popular Dane Cook, at the House of Blues in Las Vegas to deliver some raucous and frequently funny material before an appreciative ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Dave Attell  •  Sean Rouse  •  Greg Giraldo  •  Dane Cook

Not Another Teen Movie (2001)

On a bet, a gridiron hero at John Hughes High School sets out to turn a bespectacled plain Jane into a beautiful and popular prom queen in this outrageous send-up of the teen movies of the 1980s and '90s.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Chyler Leigh  •  Chris Evans  •  Jaime Pressly  •  Eric Christian Olsen

On a bet, a gridiron hero at John Hughes High School sets out to turn a bespectacled plain Jane into a beautiful and popular prom queen in this outrageous send-up of the teen movies of the 1980s and '90s.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Chyler Leigh  •  Chris Evans  •  Jaime Pressly  •  Eric Christian Olsen

Comedy Central Roast of James Franco (2013)

It's James Franco's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  James Franco  •  Jonah Hill  •  Seth Rogen  •  Sarah Silverman

It's James Franco's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  James Franco  •  Jonah Hill  •  Seth Rogen  •  Sarah Silverman

Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff (2010)

Time to hassle the Hoff at the rudest, raunchiest television event of the year--The Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff. From running in slo-mo on the beach to inspiring Germany with the power of cheesy pop--it's almost too easy.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  David Hasselhoff  •  Seth MacFarlane  •  Jeff Ross  •  Pamela Anderson

Time to hassle the Hoff at the rudest, raunchiest television event of the year--The Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff. From running in slo-mo on the beach to inspiring Germany with the power of cheesy pop--it's almost too easy.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  David Hasselhoff  •  Seth MacFarlane  •  Jeff Ross  •  Pamela Anderson

Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning (2000)

Ellen shares her humorous observations on daily life, including remembering names, clothing, the need for approval, and making personal videos in this post-coming-out performance, fully acknowledges Ellen DeGeneres's status as America's most famous lesbian.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen shares her humorous observations on daily life, including remembering names, clothing, the need for approval, and making personal videos in this post-coming-out performance, fully acknowledges Ellen DeGeneres's status as America's most famous lesbian.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Ellen DeGeneres

Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers (2009)

It's the "Queen of Mean", Joan Rivers turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Joan Rivers  •  Kathy Griffin  •  Carl Reiner  •  Gilbert Gottfried

It's the "Queen of Mean", Joan Rivers turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Joan Rivers  •  Kathy Griffin  •  Carl Reiner  •  Gilbert Gottfried

Eric Clapton & Friends in Concert (1999)

In Concert: A Benefit for the Crossroads Centre at Antigua is a live concert film featuring performances by the British rock musician Eric Clapton and invited friends, such as David Sanborn, Sheryl Crow, Mary J. Blige and Bob Dylan.[citation needed] The DVD and VHS ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Eric Clapton  •  Bob Dylan  •  Sheryl Crow  •  David Sanborn

In Concert: A Benefit for the Crossroads Centre at Antigua is a live concert film featuring performances by the British rock musician Eric Clapton and invited friends, such as David Sanborn, Sheryl Crow, Mary J. Blige and Bob Dylan.[citation needed] The DVD and VHS ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Eric Clapton  •  Bob Dylan  •  Sheryl Crow  •  David Sanborn

Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy (2009)

Lisa Lampinelli hosts the Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy with Toby Keith, Warren Sapp, Jeff Foxworthy, Greg Giraldo, Nick DiPaolo, Gary Busey, Jeff Ross and Maureen McCormack among others.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Larry the Cable Guy  •  Lisa Lampanelli  •  Greg Giraldo  •  Toby Keith

Lisa Lampinelli hosts the Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy with Toby Keith, Warren Sapp, Jeff Foxworthy, Greg Giraldo, Nick DiPaolo, Gary Busey, Jeff Ross and Maureen McCormack among others.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Larry the Cable Guy  •  Lisa Lampanelli  •  Greg Giraldo  •  Toby Keith

Santana: Supernatural Live (2000)

Like the hit album that inspires its name, Supernatural Live brings journeyman guitarist Carlos Santana back into the mainstream by surrounding him with younger superstars eager to bask in his formidable musical presence. Resuscitating stardom through sheer ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Carlos Santana  •  Everlast  •  Wayne Shorter  •  Everlast

Like the hit album that inspires its name, Supernatural Live brings journeyman guitarist Carlos Santana back into the mainstream by surrounding him with younger superstars eager to bask in his formidable musical presence. Resuscitating stardom through sheer ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Carlos Santana  •  Everlast  •  Wayne Shorter  •  Everlast

Greg Giraldo: Midlife Vices (2009)

Comedy Central Roast regular Greg Giraldo isn't shy about tearing into his fellow funnymen (and women) at the network's frequent specials, and he turns his wicked wit to a variety of topics in this live show. In Midlife Vices, Giraldo extols the virtues of drinking ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Greg Giraldo

Comedy Central Roast regular Greg Giraldo isn't shy about tearing into his fellow funnymen (and women) at the network's frequent specials, and he turns his wicked wit to a variety of topics in this live show. In Midlife Vices, Giraldo extols the virtues of drinking ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Greg Giraldo

Hope for Haiti Now (2010)

Telethon concert in support of relief organizations dedicated to assisting victims of the earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January 2010.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Alicia Keys  •  Bruce Springsteen  •  Stevie Wonder  •  Mary J. Blige

Telethon concert in support of relief organizations dedicated to assisting victims of the earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January 2010.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Alicia Keys  •  Bruce Springsteen  •  Stevie Wonder  •  Mary J. Blige

America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001)

A benefit concert and telethon organized by George Clooney and broadcast uninterrupted and commercial-free by the four major television networks just 10 days after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon to raise money for the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beth McCarthy-Miller  •  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Eddie Vedder  •  Bruce Springsteen  •  Tom Hanks  •  Stevie Wonder

A benefit concert and telethon organized by George Clooney and broadcast uninterrupted and commercial-free by the four major television networks just 10 days after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon to raise money for the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beth McCarthy-Miller  •  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Eddie Vedder  •  Bruce Springsteen  •  Tom Hanks  •  Stevie Wonder

Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson (2005)

Pamela Anderson was roasted by Courtney Love, Adam Carolla, Bea Arthur, Nick DiPaolo, Greg Giraldo, Elon Gold, Eddie Griffin, Lady Bunny, Lisa Lampanelli, Tommy Lee, Jeff Ross, Sarah Silverman, Andy Dick, roastmaster Jimmy Kimmel and pre-taped appearances by David ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Pamela Anderson  •  Jimmy Kimmel  •  Andy Dick  •  Sarah Silverman

Pamela Anderson was roasted by Courtney Love, Adam Carolla, Bea Arthur, Nick DiPaolo, Greg Giraldo, Elon Gold, Eddie Griffin, Lady Bunny, Lisa Lampanelli, Tommy Lee, Jeff Ross, Sarah Silverman, Andy Dick, roastmaster Jimmy Kimmel and pre-taped appearances by David ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Pamela Anderson  •  Jimmy Kimmel  •  Andy Dick  •  Sarah Silverman

Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen (2011)

It's Charlie Sheen's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Charlie Sheen  •  Seth MacFarlane  •  Kate Walsh  •  William Shatner

It's Charlie Sheen's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Charlie Sheen  •  Seth MacFarlane  •  Kate Walsh  •  William Shatner

Chris Rock: Never Scared (2004)

Chris Rock, the three-time Emmy Award-winner, comedian, actor, and host of HBO's acclaimed The Chris Show, stars in his fourth solo stand-up special for HBO, Chris Rock: Never Scared. Featuring his unique, insightful, and hilarious views on a host of social, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Chris Rock

Chris Rock, the three-time Emmy Award-winner, comedian, actor, and host of HBO's acclaimed The Chris Show, stars in his fourth solo stand-up special for HBO, Chris Rock: Never Scared. Featuring his unique, insightful, and hilarious views on a host of social, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Chris Rock

Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner (2006)

It's William Shatner's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast. A parade of Shatner's friends have gotten together to boldly go ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  William Shatner  •  Jason Alexander  •  Andy Dick  •  Farrah Fawcett

It's William Shatner's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast. A parade of Shatner's friends have gotten together to boldly go ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  William Shatner  •  Jason Alexander  •  Andy Dick  •  Farrah Fawcett

Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav (2007)

It's Flavor Flav's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Flavor Flav  •  Alexis Arquette  •  Ice-T  •  Jimmy Kimmel

It's Flavor Flav's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Flavor Flav  •  Alexis Arquette  •  Ice-T  •  Jimmy Kimmel

Ellen DeGeneres: Here and Now (2003)

Ellen DeGeneres has done everything, from starring in hit sitcoms and movies, to writing best-selling books, to having her own new talk show, but she's never forgotten her roots as a stand-up comedian. Taped at New York City's Beacon Theatre before a live audience, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres has done everything, from starring in hit sitcoms and movies, to writing best-selling books, to having her own new talk show, but she's never forgotten her roots as a stand-up comedian. Taped at New York City's Beacon Theatre before a live audience, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Ellen DeGeneres

Pete Davidson: SMD (2016)

Filmed in front of a sold-out hometown crowd in New York City, "SMD" is the first Comedy Central stand-up special from Saturday Night Live's Pete Davidson. The special is filled with Davidson's unfiltered, brutally honest anecdotes about smoking a Snoop Dog amount ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Pete Davidson

Filmed in front of a sold-out hometown crowd in New York City, "SMD" is the first Comedy Central stand-up special from Saturday Night Live's Pete Davidson. The special is filled with Davidson's unfiltered, brutally honest anecdotes about smoking a Snoop Dog amount ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Pete Davidson

Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe (2016)

It's Rob Lowe's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  David Spade  •  Rob Lowe  •  Jeff Ross  •  Jimmy Carr

It's Rob Lowe's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  David Spade  •  Rob Lowe  •  Jeff Ross  •  Jimmy Carr
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