Keith Allen (actor) films in the series "The Comic Strip Presents..." on Channel 4 in the 1980s after becoming one of the breakthrough acts of the Comedy Store in 1979. Notable episodes featuring Allen include "" (a parody of "The Professionals"), and "The Yob" (a parody of "The Fly"), which he also co-wrote. Allen has done both straight and comedy acting. In 1985 The Comic Strip hit the big screen with "The Supergrass" starring Allen, Adrian Edmondson, Peter Richardson, Jennifer Saunders and Robbie Coltrane, directed by Comic Strip actor Peter Richardson. During the brief period of British Satellite Broadcasting as an alternative satellite
Jack Gallagher (comedian) Jack Gallagher (comedian) Jack Gallagher (born August 15, 1953) is an American comedian, actor, and writer with a recurring role (as a doctor) on the HBO sitcom "Curb Your Enthusiasm". As a television host, he has won Emmy Awards for his work on the PBS series "Money Moves", "Off-Limits", and "Kids, Cash and Common Sense." He was the host of the California Lottery's "The Big Spin" game show from 1996 to 1998. Not to be confused with the comedian who goes by the single name Gallagher, nor the Dave Chappelle Gallagher parody character, Black Gallagher, Jack Gallagher does not use