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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story is a 2007 American musical comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan, and written by Kasdan and co-producer Judd Apatow. It stars John C. Reilly, Kristen Wiig, Tim Meadows and Jenna Fischer. A parody of the biopic genre, Walk Hard is the story of a fictional early rock and roll star played by Reilly.
John C. Reilly in 'Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story' Honestly, Mangold's biggest beef with Walk Hard was the fact that the studio was willing to give the satire a bigger budget than Walk the Line.
In 2007, Reilly starred as the title character in parody bio-pic Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, singing various songs, parodying Johnny Cash, Ray Charles and others. [52] He received two Golden Globe nominations, Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and Best Original Song for the film's title song "Walk Hard". [53]
Harold Allen Ramis (/ ˈ r eɪ m ɪ s /; November 21, 1944 – February 24, 2014) was an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker.His film acting roles include Egon Spengler in Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989), and as Russell Ziskey in Stripes (1981); he also co-wrote those films.
Barry also played Pa Cox, known for his character's continuous quote, "The wrong kid died!" in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. [4] Other films in which he appeared include: Dead Man Walking, [4] Cool Runnings, K2, [4] The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Falling Down, and Training Day. [4]
Cal Naughton, Jr. Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny: Sasquatch Uncredited 2007 Year of the Dog: Albert "Al" Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story: Dewford "Dewey" Cox Also executive soundtrack producer and songwriter: "Walk Hard", "Darling", and "(Mama) You Got to Love Your Negro Man" 2008 The Promotion: Richard Wehlner Step Brothers: Dale Doback
Faxon is an alumnus of the Los Angeles-based improvisational and sketch comedy troupe The Groundlings, where he began performing in 2001. [4]He may be best known for his appearances in comedic films such as Orange County (2002), Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), Bad Teacher (2011), and several Broken Lizard films including Beerfest (2006).
Just 17 months after the death of her husband, Dana tragically died in March 2006, leaving Will an orphan at 13. "That's when I realized I was completely alone," the 32-year-old says in the film ...