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Lance Crouther

b. 1962

Actor, television producer/writer

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About Lance Crouther

Born 1962. Lance Crouther is an American screenwriter, actor, television actor, film actor and television producer, known for Pootie Tang and Real Time with Bill Maher.

Lance Crouther is an American television producer, television writer and actor. He was the head writer of the TBS late night show Lopez Tonight until 2010, and was a writer for Down to Earth, Wanda at Large, and Good Hair, among others. As an actor, he was the star of the feature film Pootie Tang.

Crouther, along with Chris Rock, Jeff Stilson, and Chuck Sklar, received a nomination for the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Documentary Screenplay for Good Hair.

Filmography As writer Lights Out with David Spade (2019-2020) Historical Roasts (2019) 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards (2018) Def Comedy Jam 25 (2017) The Oscars (2016) Saturday Night Live (2014) Last Comic Standing (2014) BET Awards 2014 (2014) Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious (2013) 2013 Billboard Music Awards (2013) Pauly Shore's Pauly~tics (2012) Lopez Tonight (2009–2010) Good Hair (2009) Frank TV (2008) Real Time with Bill Maher (2006–2007) Everybody Hates Chris (2006) Taurus World Stunt Awards (2005) Barbershop (2005) 2005 BET Comedy Awards (2005) 77th Academy Awards (2005) Wanda Does It (2004) On the Record with Bob Costas (2002–2004) Wanda at Large (2003) 55th Primetime Emmy Awards (2003) The Wayne Brady Show (2001–2003) Down to Earth (2001) Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (2000) The Chris Rock Show (1997-1998) The Gregory Hines Show (1999) Comic Justice (1993)

As actor Lights Out with David Spade (2019-2020) Frank TV (2007) Pootie Tang (2001) The Chris Rock Show (1997) CB4 (1993) Fear of a Black Hat (1993) Class Act (1992) Talkin' Dirty After Dark (1991) Lifestories (1990)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Pootie Tang, Real Time with Bill Maher
Education
Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy
Awards
Emmy Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lance Crouther?

actor, television producer/writer

When was Lance Crouther born?

Lance Crouther was born on 13 May 1962.

What is Lance Crouther's occupation?

Lance Crouther is a screenwriter, actor, television actor, film actor and television producer.

What is Lance Crouther known for?

Lance Crouther is known for Pootie Tang and Real Time with Bill Maher.

What nationality is Lance Crouther?

Lance Crouther is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lance Crouther

· Wikidata: Q6483364

· DBpedia: Lance Crouther

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