The Jimmy Show

January. 16,2002

Rating：

5.2

Genre：

Drama Comedy

Keywords：

Stand-up Comedian

Trailer Synopsis Cast

A failed New Jersey inventor embarks on a career as a standup comic, turns to drink, and labors to keep his family together.

Frank Whaley as Jimmy O'Brien

Carla Gugino as Annie

Ethan Hawke as Ray

Lynn Cohen as Ruth

Joanna Merlin as Emily

Raynor Scheine as Pharmacist

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