Top 10 Comedies About Actors

Description: Two producers aim to make a flop Broadway show to pocket the money from investors. Their plan goes hilariously awry when the show becomes a hit. It's a classic comedy about the absurdity of show business.

Fact: The film was remade in 2005 with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, and it also inspired a successful Broadway musical.

Description: A dark comedy about a Hollywood studio executive who starts receiving death threats. It's a sharp satire on the movie industry, with actors playing exaggerated versions of themselves.

Fact: The film features numerous cameos from real-life Hollywood stars, including Bruce Willis and John Cusack. It also won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Description: A loan shark from Miami gets entangled in the movie business, leading to a series of comedic events. It's a film about film, with actors playing actors and mobsters alike.

Fact: John Travolta's character was inspired by real-life producer Robert Evans, known for his colorful personality and career.

Description: A day in the life of an independent film crew, capturing the chaos, egos, and dreams of those trying to make it in the movie business. It's a love letter to the struggles of indie filmmaking.

Fact: The film was made on a shoestring budget, reflecting the very themes it satirizes.

Description: A mockumentary about a small-town community theater group preparing for a performance in hopes of being discovered by a Broadway producer. The film pokes fun at the aspirations and delusions of amateur actors.

Fact: The film was directed by Christopher Guest, known for his improvisational style, and features a largely improvised script.

Description: Steve Martin stars as a desperate Hollywood producer who tricks an action star into unknowingly starring in his low-budget film. It's a comedic look at the lengths to which people will go for fame.

Fact: Eddie Murphy plays dual roles in this film, showcasing his versatility as an actor. The film also features a memorable scene with a dog named "Lucky."

Description: Another Christopher Guest mockumentary, this time focusing on the Oscar buzz surrounding a small indie film. It humorously examines how the pursuit of awards can affect actors and filmmakers.

Fact: The film was shot in just 19 days, with most of the dialogue improvised by the cast.

Description: This film satirizes Hollywood's excesses through the misadventures of a group of actors filming a war movie in Vietnam. Their journey from pampered stars to real-life survivalists is both hilarious and insightful.

Fact: The film was banned in Malaysia due to its portrayal of mental disability. Also, Robert Downey Jr. won a Golden Globe for his role, despite the controversial nature of his character.

Description: A quirky comedy about an aspiring playwright who moves in with an eccentric older man, learning the ropes of being an "extra" in New York's theater scene. It's a light-hearted exploration of the fringes of acting.

Fact: The film is based on a novel by Jonathan Ames, who also co-wrote the screenplay.

Description: Kevin Bacon plays a young photographer who becomes an overnight sensation in Hollywood, only to find the fame game isn't all it's cracked up to be. It's a satirical look at the film industry.

Fact: The film features a cameo by Martin Short as a sleazy agent, adding to the comedic tone.