Claire Makes It Big
Synopsis
Claire Makes It Big, Jeremy Workman's award- winning short comedy, follows the travails of a talented overweight actress and her difficulties landing a decent movie role. A sharply written and briskly directed satire of the acting and filmmaking professions that then turns into a hilarious wish-fulfillment fantasy, it also features a lovely lead performance by Mara Hobel (whom Joan Crawford-heads may recognize as the child Christina Crawford in Mommie Dearest) and funny supporting turns from more recognizable folks like Clancy Brown, Paige Turco and Peter Bogdanovich, along with a voice cameo from the late Don LaFontaine.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Mara Hobel
Claire Beaumont
Clancy Brown
Frank
Stuart Fratkin
Harry the Agent
Paige Turco
Brownyn
James DiSalvatore
Headshot Photographer
Michelle Lieberman
Audition Receptionist
Jason Hernandez-Rosenblatt
Ross
Charles Mandracchia
Jeff Wesker
Wali Collins
Chris Marker
Amy Sohn
Chris' Assistant
Michael Emil
Ingve Pizler
Gary Dennis
Video Stork Clerk
Peter Bogdanovich
Arturo Mulligan
Elizabeth Meadows Rouse
Felice Hill
Don LaFontaine
Wild Horses Trailer Narrator (voice)
Phil Mao
Wild Horses Leading Man
Mike Skloot
Studio Gate Guard
John Di Benedetto
Dominic
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Workman
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Fried, Jeremy Workman
- Original Title
- Claire Makes It Big
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Workman
Adam Fried, Jeremy Workman
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Workman
Director
Adam Fried
Writer
Jeremy Workman
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Claire Makes It Big
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Claire Makes It Big about?
Claire Makes It Big, Jeremy Workman's award- winning short comedy, follows the travails of a talented overweight actress and her difficulties landing a decent movie role. A sharply written and briskly directed satire of the acting and filmmaking professions that then turns into a hilarious wish-fulfillment fantasy, it also features a lovely lead performance by Mara Hobel (whom Joan Crawford-heads may recognize as the child Christina Crawford in Mommie Dearest) and funny supporting turns from more recognizable folks like Clancy Brown, Paige Turco and Peter Bogdanovich, along with a voice cameo from the late Don LaFontaine.
Who directed Claire Makes It Big?
Claire Makes It Big was directed by Jeremy Workman.
Who stars in Claire Makes It Big?
The principal cast of Claire Makes It Big includes Mara Hobel, Clancy Brown, Stuart Fratkin, Paige Turco, James DiSalvatore.
When was Claire Makes It Big released and how long is it?
Claire Makes It Big was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 30m.