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Subject: [OM] Michael Moore (now really OT)
From: "R. Jackson" <jackson.robert.r@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 12:10:02 -0800

On Friday, February 7, 2003, at 11:41  AM, John Hudson wrote:

Who is Michael Moore?

jh

Biography for
Michael Moore

Famous for his provocative populist documentaries that are unapologetic attacks on callous business corporations, oppurtunistic rightwing politicians and other social wrongs. Usually wears a baseball cap and glasses.

Elected to Davison board of education at age 18.

Was arrested during filming of the video "Sleep Now In The Fire" by Rage Against The Machine. The filming also shut down the New York Stock Exchange early that day.

Admitted on the Fox News Channel show Hannity and Colmes that he lives in a $1.9 million dollar home in New York City.

His favourite films are Smultronstället (1957) and Taxi Driver (1976).

Announced on March 13, 2002 his book Stupid White Men...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation, is now #1 on the New York Times non-fiction list.

Briefly served as both editor and columnist for Mother Jones magazine.

Raised money for the production of his first film, Roger & Me (1989), by running neighborhood bingo games in his house.

Irish-American

Actor - filmography

   1. Bowling for Columbine (2002) .... Himself
   2. Last Party 2000 (2001) .... Himself
   3. Fever Pitch (2001) .... Himself
   4. Lucky Numbers (2000) .... Walter
      ... aka Bon numéro, Le (2001) (France)
   5. Trade Off (2000) .... Himself
   6. Edtv (1999) .... Panel Member
      ... aka Ed TV (1999) (USA: poster title)
   7. "Awful Truth, The" (1999) TV Series .... Himself
   8. Big One, The (1997) .... Narrator
   9. TV Nation (1995) (V) .... Host
  10. TV Nation 2 (1995) (V) .... Host
  11. Canadian Bacon (1995) .... Rednick #2 Protester
  12. "TV Nation" (1994) TV Series .... Host
  13. Pets or Meat: The Return to Flint (1992) (TV) .... Himself
  14. Blood in the Face (1991) .... Interviewer
  15. Roger & Me (1989) .... Himself

Director - filmography

   1. Bowling for Columbine (2002)
   2. "Awful Truth, The" (1999) TV Series
   3. And Justice for All (1998)
   4. Big One, The (1997)
   5. TV Nation (1995) (V)
   6. TV Nation 2 (1995) (V)
   7. Canadian Bacon (1995)
   8. "TV Nation" (1994) TV Series
9. Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright (1992) (segment "Pets or Meat: The Return to Flint")
  10. Pets or Meat: The Return to Flint (1992) (TV)
  11. Roger & Me (1989)

Writer - filmography

   1. Bowling for Columbine (2002) (written by)
   2. "Awful Truth, The" (1999) TV Series
   3. Big One, The (1997)
   4. TV Nation (1995) (V)
   5. TV Nation 2 (1995) (V)
   6. Canadian Bacon (1995) (written by)
   7. "TV Nation" (1994) TV Series
   8. Pets or Meat: The Return to Flint (1992) (TV)
   9. Roger & Me (1989)

Producer - filmography

   1. Bowling for Columbine (2002) (producer)
   2. "Awful Truth, The" (1999) TV Series (executive producer)
   3. "Better Days" (1998) TV Series (producer)
   4. TV Nation (1995) (V) (executive producer)
   5. TV Nation 2 (1995) (V) (executive producer)
   6. Canadian Bacon (1995) (producer)
   7. "TV Nation" (1994) TV Series (executive producer)
   8. Pets or Meat: The Return to Flint (1992) (TV) (producer)
   9. Roger & Me (1989) (producer)

Miscellaneous Crew - filmography

   1. Budget Liquor (2001) (special thanks)
   2. Panama Deception, The (1992) (generous support)

Notable TV Guest Appearances

1. "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" (2001) playing "Himself" (episode # 3.4) 8 November 2002 2. "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" (1994) playing "Himself" in episode: "Pal Joey" (episode # 65) 25 September 1998
   3. "Independent Focus" (1998)
4. "Mad About You" (1992) playing "as Himself" in episode: "The Birth (Part I) [Season Finale]" (episode # 5.23) 20 May 1997


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