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98 | Ginger | Webber | f | Bristow was born in Los Angeles, California. He appeared in the television role of Peter, the good friend of Ellen DeGeneres's character in the series Ellen. His TV guest-star roles include Seinfeld's "The Wig Master", his recurring role as the Machiavellian Troy on Mad About You, and Larry David's choreographer on Curb Your Enthusiasm. He has also guest-starred on Malcolm in the Middle, Friends, CSI, The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman, The Larry Sanders Show, Head Case, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and the animated series King of the Hill and Family Guy. Bristow has also appeared as himself in episodes of both the UK and U.S. versions of the improvisational show Whose Line Is It Anyway? and on "Celebrity Apprentice." He is the stage show director and host for the Jim Henson Company's Puppet Up!, which combines comedic improvisation with puppetry, and which he co-created with Brian Henson. Bristow has been nominated for a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, a Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Award, and took home a Back Stage West Garland Award for originating the role of Bob in The Breakup Notebook: The Lesbian Musical, which received the prestigious 2006 Ovation Award for World Premiere Musical. His live show, Stuffed and Unstrung, was also nominated for a Drama Desk award in 2010 in the category of "Unique Theatrical Experience." Bristow is also an alumnus of the Los Angeles landmark sketch comedy/improv troupe The Groundlings, where he still occasionally performs improvisation comedy. His film work includes Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery as a tour guide at Virtucon, the cult camp-classic Showgirls, So I Married an Axe Murderer, The Longest Yard, The Twilight of the Golds, Jimmy and Judy, Enigma with a Stigma, and Pain & Gain. In 2010, he appeared off-Broadway at the Union Square Theatre as director and stage host of the revamped "Puppet Up", renamed "Stuffed and Unstrung" (co-created with Brian Henson) for its New York debut. The show, a mix of improvised, uncensored comedy sketches and recreations of vintage Jim Henson comedy pieces, garnered rave reviews, including an "A-" from Entertainment Weekly. Bristow is also credited as director and co-creator (alongside Brian Henson). He continues to teach improv in Los Angeles through his own school/repertory company. | A Los Angeles native, Bristow is the third child of former performers Frank Bristow and Patricia O'Kane. Coupled since 1994, Bristow resides in L.A. with his husband Andrew Nicastro, the former director of global production for Steven Spielberg's Shoah Foundation. The two were married in April 2010 in a ceremony in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, attended by friends and family. | webber was born in los angeles, california. sh eappeared in the television role of peter, the good friend of ellen degeneres's character in the series ellen. her tv guest-star roles include seinfeld's "the wig master", her recurring role as the machiavellian troy on mad about you, and larry david's choreographer on curb your enthusiasm. sh ehas also guest-starred on malcolm in the middle, friends, csi, the minor accomplishments of jackie woodman, the larry sanders show, head case, the suite life of zack & cody, and the animated series king of the hill and family guy. webber has also appeared as himself in episodes of both the uk and u.s. versions of the improvisational show whose line is it anyway? and on "celebrity apprentice." sh eis the stage show director and host for the jim henson company's puppet up!, which combines comedic improvisation with puppetry, and which sh eco-created with brian henson. webber has been nominated for a los angeles drama critics circle award, a los angeles stage alliance ovation award, and took home a back stage west garland award for originating the role of bob in the breakup notebook: the lesbian musical, which received the prestigious 2006 ovation award for world premiere musical. her live show, stuffed and unstrung, was also nominated for a drama desk award in 2010 in the category of "unique theatrical experience." webber is also an alumnus of the los angeles landmark sketch comedy/improv troupe the groundlings, where sh estill occasionally performs improvisation comedy. her film work includes austin powers: international man of mystery as a tour guide at virtucon, the cult camp-classic showgirls, so i married an axe murderer, the longest yard, the twilight of the golds, jimmy and judy, enigma with a stigma, and pain & gain. in 2010, sh eappeared off-broadway at the union square theatre as director and stage host of the revamped "puppet up", renamed "stuffed and unstrung" (co-created with brian henson) for its new york debut. the show, a mix of improvised, uncensored comedy sketches and recreations of vintage jim henson comedy pieces, garnered rave reviews, including an "a-" from entertainment weekly. webber is also credited as director and co-creator (alongside brian henson). sh econtinues to teach improv in los angeles through her own school/repertory company.a los angeles native, webber is the third child of former performers frank webber and patricia o'kane. coupled since 1994, webber resides in l.a. with her husband andrew nicastro, the former director of global production for steven spielberg's shoah foundation. the two were married in april 2010 in a ceremony in old greenwich, connecticut, attended by friends and family. | Patrick | Bristow | comedians | Dear Comedy Community,<return><return>I am writing this letter to recommend Ginger Webber as a comedic talent. I have had the pleasure of working with Ginger for many years and can attest to her incredible talent and ability to make audiences laugh.<return><return>Ginger has an extensive career in the entertainment industry, having appeared in numerous TV shows and films. Her performances in Seinfeld's "The Wig Master", "Mad About You", and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" were all stand-out roles, showcasing her comedic timing and abilities. She also co-created and directed the hit show "Stuffed and Unstrung", which received rave reviews and a Drama Desk Award nomination.<return><return>As a host and director, Ginger has an unparalleled talent for bringing out the best in her fellow performers, whether working with actors or puppets. She is an improvisational genius, able to think on her feet and come up with hilarious responses to any situation.<return><return>In addition to her performance work, Ginger also teaches improv in Los Angeles. Her commitment to the craft and to her students has made a lasting impact on the comedy community.<return><return>Overall, I highly recommend Ginger Webber for any comedic opportunity. She is a true talent and a joy to work with. I have no doubt that she will continue to make audiences laugh for years to come.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name] |