Who are the actors in the Cable Guy?

The Cable Guy is a 1996 American black comedy film directed by Ben Stiller, starring Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick. It was released in the United States on June 14, 1996. The film co-stars Leslie Mann, Jack Black, George Segal, Diane Baker, Eric Roberts, Owen Wilson, Janeane Garofalo, David Cross, Andy Dick, Amy Stiller, and Bob Odenkirk.

What was the soundtrack to the Cable Guy?

The Cable Guy: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the official soundtrack. It consists of previously unreleased songs, largely of alternative rock and heavy metal bands, and includes the first solo recording by Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains fame.

Who is Larry Tate in the Cable Guy?

Chip comes to visist Steven in jail, where Chip tells him his name is really Larry Tate. He tells Steven that they could have been best friends, but now they are worst enemies.

Where did the idea for the cable guy come from?

First time screenwriter Lou Holtz, Jr. had the idea for The Cable Guy while working as a prosecutor in Los Angeles, declaring that he once saw a cable company employee in the hallway of his mother’s apartment building and started thinking, “What’s he doing here so late?”

Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Jim Carrey The Cable Guy Matthew Broderick Steven M. Kovacs Leslie Mann Robin Harris Jack Black Rick George Segal Steven’s Father

What are the reviews for the Cable Guy?

On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 53% based on 77 reviews, with an average rating of 5.74/10. The site’s critical consensus states, ” The Cable Guy’ s dark flashes of thought-provoking, subversive wit are often—but not always—enough to counter its frustratingly uneven storytelling approach.”

Who are the villains in the Cable Guy?

Ernie “Chip” Douglas, also known as The Cable Guy, is the titular main antagonist of the 1996 dark comedy film The Cable Guy. He was portrayed by Jim Carrey, who also played The Mask, The Riddler, Hank Evans, The Grinch, and Count Olaf.

How did the Cable Guy get his job?

The Cable Guy was raised in a neglectful home by his mother who worked nights and told him to stay near “Mr. Babysitter” which was what she called the television, which is effectively what raised him. He never met his father. Later in his life he became a cable installer for an unknown cable company.