Time flies when we're having fun (we're having fun, right?). And, so, we find ourselves with another Introduce Yourself Weekend. And, as has become a bit of a trademark for me, there's another theme. Five points to whoever can figure out the theme. And, if you get it, expect confetti...just like the type RIP TAYLOR would throw around.
My name is Doug Kayne. I'm a comedian, writer, actor, and all around smart-ass.
I fell in love with acting at an early age. I was fascinated with the actors and actresses on television and film. Plus, I did get to go to a lot of live theater. Living in Los Angeles means you see celebrities relatively often. I still remember the very first one I ever saw in person: NELL CARTER, during the days of "Gimme A Break" (I may have just dated myself!)
I've done short films, movies, TV, web series, and a bunch of stage plays. Feel free to check out my IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0443458/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1
I'm a member of the unscripted comedy group, Those Four Misfits (www.ThoseFourMisfits.com). We have our next show on January 31 at the Whitmore-Lindley Theater in North Hollywood. It's a great trio of comedians, and every show is different (because we are mostly improvising). I've been doing improv comedy in one way or another since 1994. I've had the chance to perform at the Ice House and Comedy Store, and even done improv with celebrities such as Kylie Bunbury and DEBRA WILSON (not at the same time, though).
Currently, I'm preparing to shoot a teaser scene for my sci-fi comedy series that I co-wrote, "Going Commander". I've attached a little video below. Ultimately, the goal is to pitch it, sell it, and hopefully be in it. There are tons of guest roles that would be perfect for people who have worked in the genre before (like HERBERT JEFFERSON, JR. of "Battlestar Galactica" fame), and some who haven't (DENZEL WASHINGTON and AMY ADAMS) would be perfect. When writing it, I was going for a Star-Trek-meets-Rosencranz-and-Guildenstern-are-dead vibe, but as it turns out, I was also influenced by a bunch of other things.
Few other odds and ends: I'm a major comic book fan and Star Wars fan. I've been lucky enough to encounter a few people from Star Wars: Got to perform with Angelique Bates, stood near Peter Mayhew, and met Mark Hamill. Not HARRISON FORD, though.
A few movies and TV shows that have influenced me:
Star Wars (naturally)
Ghostbusters
THE TRUMAN SHOW
A Few Good Men
THE ADVENTURES OF FORD FAIRLAINE
Airplane
HOT IN CLEVELAND
Scrubs
Titus
BILLY MADISON
ACTION JACKSON
The Orville
Okay...some of those are not true. But, I needed to give more hints to the theme.
I look forward to working with all sorts of really cool, creative people.
Pleasure to meet you all!
Doug Kayne
Hint Count: 12 (13 including the title).
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Hi, Jack Binder. I hope you're having a great year! Kevin Costner, Ben Affleck, and Adam Sandler are some of my favorite actors. I'm looking forward to seeing Yellowstone, The Accountant 2, and Happy...
Expand commentHi, Jack Binder. I hope you're having a great year! Kevin Costner, Ben Affleck, and Adam Sandler are some of my favorite actors. I'm looking forward to seeing Yellowstone, The Accountant 2, and Happy Gilmore 2!
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Jack Binder - always a pleasure to see you in the community, brother! While your mantras may include keep learning, growing and working hard - mantras for us all to incorporate - your experience is a...
Expand commentJack Binder - always a pleasure to see you in the community, brother! While your mantras may include keep learning, growing and working hard - mantras for us all to incorporate - your experience is a gift to the community.
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Thank you Sam Sokolow, that's very kind and likewise! I admire your hard work here for the community! Bravo!
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Hi @MauriceVaughan Likewise and I hope you have a great year in 2025!
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Thank you, Jack Binder. Hope you have a great year as well!