Mitch Hedberg
Biography
Mitchell Lee "Mitch" Hedberg (February 24, 1968 – March 30, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian known for his surreal humor and unconventional comedic delivery. His comedy typically featured short, sometimes one-line jokes, mixed with absurd elements and non sequiturs. Hedberg's comedy and on-stage persona gained him a cult following, with audience members sometimes shouting out the punchlines to his jokes before he could finish them.
Known For & Full Filmography18 Titles
Drama Series - 1998, 16 episodes • as Frank
Crank up the 8-track and flash back to a time when platform shoes and puka shells were all the rage in this hilarious retro-sitcom. For Eric, Kelso, Jackie, Hyde, Donna and Fez, a group of high school teens who spend most of their time hanging out in Eric’s basement, life in the ‘70s isn’t always so groovy. But between trying to figure out the meaning of life, avoiding their parents, and dealing with out-of-control hormones, they’ve learned one thing for sure: they’ll always get by with a little help from their friends.
Drama Series - 1993, 16 episodes • as Self - Comedian
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.
Drama Series - 1995, 16 episodes • as Mitch (voice)
From living with his deadbeat son, Ben, to his day-to-day dealings with his stunningly sarcastic secretary, Laura, join therapist Jonathan Katz as he picks the brains of your favorite stand-up comedians.
Drama Series - 2000, 16 episodes • as Dave
After his wife leaves him and he's fired from his job at a high-profile New York city law firm, Ed Stevens moves back to his small hometown of Stuckeyville where he buys the local bowling alley and attempts to win the heart of his high school crush.
Drama Series - 1998, 16 episodes • as Self
These half-hour specials showcased some of the best up-and-coming comedians of the moment. The show was a pivotal stepping stone for many of today's stand-up stars.
Drama Series - 1999, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
TV series about the life of Brendon Small, an eight-year-old visionary who, using his friends Jason and Melissa as actors, have managed to direct over a thousand homemade films. His parents are divorced, but it doesn't feel strange since so many other kids' parents are divorced. His friend Jason actually feels upset because his parents are still together. At school, he is taught soccer by his coach John McGuirk, or as he calls him, "that weird Irish guy".
Movie - 2000, 2h 15m • as Eagles Road Manager
In 1973, a precocious 15-year-old aspiring rock journalist lands a dream assignment from Rolling Stone to tour with a rising rock band, embarking on a coming-of-age journey as he discovers the exhilarating and heartbreaking realities behind rock stardom.
Drama Series - 1996, 16 episodes • as self
Hosted by Dom Irerra, this bold 90s stand-up comedy show features edgy humor and performances from some of the era's top comedians.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • as Urethane Wheels Guy
The radical true story behind three teenage surfers from Venice Beach, California, who took skateboarding to the extreme and changed the world of sports forever. Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva and Jay Adams are the Z-Boys, a bunch of nobodies until they create a new style of skateboarding that becomes a worldwide phenomenon. But when their hobby becomes a business, the success shreds their friendship.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
A thoughtful and humorous navigation of personal conversations on mental health, through the lens of a group therapy session led by some of today's funniest comedians and comic performers.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • as Self
Live from Just for Laughs' Montreal International Comedy Festival comes the funniest comics to ever take the stage at the world's largest and most prestigious comedy event! With hilarious performances by Mitch Hedberg, Dave Attel, Dane Cook, Lewis Black, Jim Breuer, Maria Bramford, Harland Williams, Mitch Fatel and Sean Cullen!
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • as Muscular Mel (voice)
Armless gunslinger Slim (Sam Seder) comes to town seeking revenge against bank robber Tommy Morgan (H. Jon Benjamin). Assisted by the town's resident sidekick Gummy (H. Jon Benjamin), Slim makes his intentions known to Morgan's gang which leads to a showdown in the center of town.
Movie - 1999, 2h 15m • as Lee
When the boss of a "Mexican" joint flees from the cops for beating up a competitor's mascot, slacker cook Lee takes charge as manager, which means alcohol and free food.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Self
A selection of comics from the Montreal International Comedy Festival
Movie - 1999, 2h 15m • as Self
Mitch Hedberg shares his unorthodox solutions to life's little problems in this mind-altering half-hour stand-up special.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Self (archival footage)
A documentary that revisits alternative comedian Ed Carnevale, as he reflects on his friendship with Mitch Hedberg and his role on "The Mitch Hedberg Project", an ultimately unaired MTV pilot where he performed as his eccentric persona, the “Possum Man,” a character he continues to perform to this day.
Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • as Himself
A collection of Mitch Hedberg's Comedy Central stand ups.
Movie - 1995, 2h 15m • as Himself
Fresh Stand-Up Comedy at Maplewood Community Center on June 15, 1995. Featuring Mitch Hedberg, Brian Malow, Chard Hogan & Doug Stanhope.