Jerry Sadowitz (born 4 November 1961) is an American-born British stand-up comic and card magician, known for his frequently controversial "sick humour". He is also an accomplished practitioner of sleight of hand, he has written several books on magic and invented many conjuring innovations. In 2007 he was voted the 15th greatest stand-up comic on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups and again in the updated 2010 list as the 33rd greatest stand-up comic. His controversial style has also influenced a whole generation of comedians and he is widely acclaimed as one of the best close-up magicians in the world.
His BBC show, The Pall Bearer's Revue (1992), attracted a record number of complaints from viewers and was subsequently moved to a graveyard time-slot in the schedule. The BBC has stated that this show will never be re-aired or released on video/DVD.
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Was knocked unconscious by an enraged audience member at the Montreal Comedy Festival after he opened his set with "Hello moose-fuckers" and then proceeded to say "I'll tell you why I hate Canada - half of you speak French and the other half let them!"
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Dedicated fan of film music composer, John Barry. Has used his music to introduce his live shows.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Walking and Talking
2012
TV Series
Jimmy the Jew
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
2009
TV Series
Jimmy Savile
Rab C. Nesbitt
1988
TV Series
Man with Cards
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The People of New York vs. Jerry Sadowitz
2001
TV Series
The Pall Bearer's Revue
1992
TV Series 1 episode
Jerry Sadowitz: Total Abuse Show
1988
Video documentary writer
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dee Time
2003
TV Series
Himself
1 Giant Leap
2002
Documentary
Himself
The People of New York vs. Jerry Sadowitz
2001
TV Series
Himself
The Jerry @trick Show
2000
TV Series
Himself
The Panel
2000
TV Series
Himself
The 11 O'Clock Show
2000
TV Series
Himself
The People vs. Jerry Sadowitz
1998
TV Series
Himself
The People vs. the Edinburgh Fringe
1998
TV Series
Himself
TFI Friday
1998
TV Series
Himself
Stuff the White Rabbit
1997
TV Series
Himself
The Pall Bearer's Revue
1992
TV Series
Himself
The Other Side of Gerry Sadowitz
1990
TV Series
Himself (as Gerry Sadowitz)
Malcolm Hardee: 25 Years in Showbiz
1990
TV Movie
Himself
Jerry Sadowitz: Total Abuse Show
1988
Video documentary
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Writing and Shooting Walking and Talking
2012
Video documentary short
Jimmy the Jew (uncredited)
100 Greatest Stand-Ups
2007
TV Special documentary
Himself
Known for movies
The People of New York vs. Jerry Sadowitz (2001) as Writer
The Jerry @trick Show (2000) as Himself
The People vs. the Edinburgh Fringe (1998) as Himself
$13 Million