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June 19, 2005
Like That Scene in the Movie "Heat"
 (Click photo to enlarge.) | Remember that pivotal scene in the movie Heat, where Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro end up sitting across from each other at a diner? Do you remember how intense it was to see two of the world's most famous actors in the same scene? Well, this photo is a parallel scenario. While visiting the Sydney Zoo, Todd got to be face-to-face with a Koala. Two of the world's cutest creatures, together for the first time!!! |
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June 18, 2005
Candid Billiards Shot
 (Click photo to enlarge.) | Photographer Seth Olenick accosted Todd while he was playing -- make that hustling -- pool. When Todd isn't doing comedy he loves playing -- make that hustling -- pool. If you meet Todd on the road, feel free to challenge him to a round of pool, but keep this in mind: you will lose and you will be hustled. |
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Looking Away (But Not Going Away, Don't Worry)
 (Click photo to enlarge.) | Some of Todd's favorite photographs are of people looking away. They could look right into the camera, but they choose not to. In this photograph, taken by Jody Sugrue, Todd is looking away. What was he looking at? Why was he looking away? Will he ever tell? |
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Poor, Sad Todd
 (Click photo to enlarge.) | Photographer Heather Johnson snagged this incredibly revealing shot of Todd, at his poorest and saddest. Look at him, standing alone, holding a broken umbrella in the middle of an abandoned handball court. Don't you wish you could turn back the hands of time, and hand Todd your non-broken umbrella, then saunter over to a nearby cafe for the coffee beverage of your choice? This photograph underscores the notion that show business is not always glamorous, especially for a tortured soul like Todd. |
Posted by David at 04:18 PM
Out Of Order (But Still Photogenic)
 (Click photo to enlarge.) | Edinburgh, Scotland is a photographer's dream. From the glorious castles, to the well-dressed drunk men abandoned by their friends and left passed out on a staircase at 5 AM -- there's scenery everywhere. For that reason it's just extra fascinating that Todd chose to grab a shot of this wonderfully worded "out of order" sign, posted in a public restroom. |
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Todd's Dumb Red-Haired "Friend"
 (Click photo to enlarge.) | This is Todd's dumb friend Louie C.K. This photograph was taken at the Bonarroo Festival in Tennessee, where Todd and Louie performed in the Comedy Tent. Notice the lack of smile on Louie's face. This is likely due to several consecutive nights of being blown off the stage by Todd, who is a superior comic. If you think this is Todd just taking a "friendly poke" at his buddy, you're wrong. This is an actual feud. |
Posted by Todd at 04:17 PM | Comments (0)
Smiling Through My Makeup
 (Click photo to enlarge.) | Todd was recently flown to Hoboken, New Jersey, to sit in on drums with Yo La Tengo. The band thought it would be funny to have Todd wear Peter Criss makeup, but Todd didn't think that was enough, so he wore the full KISS costume, complete with yellow oxford shirt and gray cordroys pants. |
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Busted
 (Click photo to enlarge.) | When Todd said he had to "go for a walk" to "clear his head," everyone knew what that meant. He was heading for Sydney, Australia, to feed some giraffes. Todd's friends wish he would just be more forthcoming about the wonderful, organic connection he shares with nature's tall-necked beauties. |
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Pee Shy Person's Nightmare
 (Click photo to enlarge.) | Some people get "pee shy" in public restrooms. It's not usually a big deal. You just wait it out and hope no one else walks in. But imagine standing at a urinal, facing a poster announcing an upcoming Todd Barry appearance in Burlington, Vermont. You'd want to get out of there so quickly to buy tickets, that your pee shyness would probably become exacerbated. But don't worry, if that show sells out, Todd will probably add another one to accomodate his pee shy fans. |
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Accidental New Age Shot
 (Click photo to enlarge.) | While staying on the 18th floor of a Baltimore hotel, Todd decided to try the "self-timer" function on his camera. Since his room had a beautiful view of the harbor, he thought it would be a great idea to pose in front of his window on this beautiful, sunny day. Unfortunately, the harbor and the sun worked in concert to create this NEW AGEY shot of Todd. Note the slight glow around Todd's tender-soft belly. |
Posted by Todd at 03:16 PM | Comments (0)
June 12, 2005
Icky
In his ground breaking first solo show, innocent comedian Todd Barry discusses -- with brutal frankness and wispy vulnerability -- the merciless, unpitying trouncing he suffered in alt.fan.conan-obrien, the Conan O'Brien newsgroup.
This show recently enjoyed a successful run at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. It was directed by the UCB's Matt Besser and features a cool instrumental custom recorded by Yo La Tengo.
(Left: Icky announcement card featuring Todd Barry portrait by Alix Bailey. Oil on canvas, 1998)
Posted by David at 05:15 AM
STAND UP ON TELEVISION
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Comedy Central Presents: Todd Barry - 1/2 hour special
Last Call with Carson Daly
Jimmy Kimmel Live
USO Comedy Tour - (Comedy Central)
NBC'S Late Friday
Open Mike with Mike Bullard - (CTV)
Posted by David at 05:00 AM
Medium Energy CD
 | Todd's debut CD, 50 creamy/dreamy minutes of Todd recorded in NYC. Recently reissued on Comedy Central Records. Available from Amazon , emusic,and iTunes |
Posted by David at 04:33 AM | Comments (0)
June 11, 2005
ANIMATED TELEVISION
Lucy, The Daughter of the Devil - Multiple Voices
Freak Show - Frank Meinkowitz
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist - Todd, The Video Guy
Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Romulox
Space Ghost, Coast-To-Coast - himself
Tom Goes To The Mayor - Saul
Shorties Watching Shorties - himself
Hey Monie - Kazumi
Saddle Rash - Kitty the Kid
Home Movies - Clerk
O'Grady - Janitor, Dave, The Fly
Squidbillies - Dr. Bug
Posted by David at 05:05 AM
June 10, 2005
OTHER TELEVISION
Flight of the Conchords - Todd
Wonder Showzen - Barold T. Mosley
Sesame Street - #7
Lucky Louie - Todd
Friar's Club Roast of Chevy Chase - roaster
Chappelle's Show - Paul
The Larry Sanders Show - Keith
Spin City - Doug
Sex and the City - Ordinary Guy
Contest Searchlight - himself
Tough Crowd With Colin Quinn - regular panelist
Sundance Film Festival Live - Co-host - (Sundance Channel, 1999)
Hot Off the Grill with Bobby Flay - (Food Network)
Posted by David at 05:07 AM
June 09, 2005
FILM
The Wrestler - Wayne
Road Trip - Campus Security Guard 1
Pootie Tang - Greasy
Tomorrow Night - Man Caught in Rain (Director: Louis CK, 1998 Sundance
Selection)
Los Enchiladas - Duane (Director: Mitch Hedberg, 1999 Sundance Selection)
Borrowing Saffron - George (Director: Todd Barry, Woodstock Film Festival Selection)
Posted by David at 05:09 AM
June 08, 2005
RADIO
The Howard Stern Show
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FESTIVALS
Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Edinburgh, UK (2004)
Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Australia (2004)
Vancouver International Comedy Festival (2004, 2005)
Just for Laughs Festival - Montreal (1994, 2003, 2006)
Brighton Comedy Festival - Brighton, UK (2003)
Big Night of Comedy - Den Haag, NL (2003)
Cat Laughs Festival - Kilkenny, IRE (2001)
U.S. Comedy Arts Festival - Aspen (1998, 2000)
Chicago Comedy Festival (1999)
Posted by David at 05:10 AM
Todd's Refrigerator
 (Click photo to enlarge.) | Todd's refrigerator. It looks like yours -- covered with magnets and various notes and bills. But inside, it's a whole different story. Does your refrigerator have seven bottles of French champagne sitting next to a nine-pound box of Belgian Chocolates? And what's in the freezer? That's right. A two gallon tub of your favorite flavor ice cream, flown in on dry ice, from a top European creamery. |
Posted by Todd at 04:11 AM | Comments (0)
June 07, 2005
AWARDS
2003 IT STANDUP - Entertainment Weekly IT List
2003 Nightlife Awards - Outstanding Male Standup Comedian
1998 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, Aspen - Jury Award - Stand Up
Posted by David at 05:11 AM