Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy
“Your Favourite Comic's Favorite Comic”
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A documentary about the life and career of controversial stand-up comedian, Patrice O'Neal, who released only one special before his death in 2011.
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The Undeniable Charm of Patrice O’Neal - Patrice O’Neal: Killing is EasyOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-09
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Bonfiglio
- Original Title
- Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Comedy Central, All Things Comedy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Bonfiglio
Michael Bonfiglio, Von Decarlo, Bill Burr, Al Madrigal, Mike Bertolina
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Michael Bonfiglio
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Patrice O'Neal
Patrice Lumumba Malcolm O'Neal (December 7, 1969 – November 29, 2011) was an American comedian and actor. He was known for his stand-up comedy career and his regular guest appearances on the talk show Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and the radio show Opie and Anthony. O'Neal began performing stand-up in 1992 and developed an act based on conversations with the audience, deconstructive analysis, and occasionally confrontational points of view. From 2006 to 2008, he presented The Black Phillip Show on XM Satellite Radio. His only stand-up comedy special, Elephant in the Room (2011), was released nine months before his death at the age of 41 from a stroke caused by type 2 diabetes. A posthumous follow-up, Mr. P (2012), was released as audio only.
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What is Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy about?
A documentary about the life and career of controversial stand-up comedian, Patrice O'Neal, who released only one special before his death in 2011.
Who directed Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy?
Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy was directed by Michael Bonfiglio.
Who stars in Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy?
The principal cast of Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy includes Patrice O'Neal, Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, Robert Kelly, Colin Quinn.
When was Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy released and how long is it?
Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.