Drake Sather

Writer

May 24, 1959 (44 years)

† March 3, 2004

Seattle, Washington, USA

Biography

Drake Sather (May 24, 1959 – March 3, 2004) was an American stand-up comedian, an Emmy nominated television writer, and a producer, actor, and director. His credits include the film Zoolander (2001), and the TV series Dennis Miller Show, Ed, Gary & Mike, Mr. Ed, The Larry Sanders Show, NewsRadio, Sammy, and Saturday Night Live.

Filmography

6.9

Saturday Night Live

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

7.4

NewsRadio

The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.

7.7

The Larry Sanders Show

Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely protective producer Artie, allows Garry Shandling and his talented writers to look behind the scenes and to show us a convincing slice of behind the camera life.

6.0

Empty Nest

Widowed pediatrician Harry Weston is a miracle worker when it comes to dealing with his young patients, but he's more challenged by the other people surrounding him: daughters Barbara and Carol; his wisecracking office assistant, nurse LaVerne Todd; and obnoxious neighborhood mooch Charley Dietz. Thank goodness he always finds a friendly shoulder (and a warm, wet tongue) in Dreyfuss, his enormous dog.

7.7

Ed

After his wife leaves him and he's fired from his job at a high-profile New York city law firm, Ed Stevens moves back to his small hometown of Stuckeyville where he buys the local bowling alley and attempts to win the heart of his high school crush.

6.5

The Naked Truth

The Naked Truth is an American sitcom broadcast on ABC from 1995 to 1996, and on NBC from 1996 to 1998. The series stars Téa Leoni and Holland Taylor. After a messy divorce with her very rich and powerful husband, Nora Wilde refuses to accept his offer of $1.8 million and tries to make it on her own. Being a Pulitzer nominated photographer, the only place that even considers hiring her is sleazy tabloid The Comet. She's forced to accept and starts as a regular papparazzo.

6.2

Zoolander

Clear the runway for Derek Zoolander, VH1's three-time male model of the year. His face falls when hippie-chic Hansel scooters in to steal this year's award. The evil fashion guru Mugatu seizes the opportunity to turn Derek into a killing machine. It's a well-designed conspiracy and only with the help of Hansel and a few well-chosen accessories like Matilda can Derek make the world safe for male models everywhere.

4.9

Zoolander 2

Derek and Hansel are modelling again when an opposing company attempts to take them out from the business.

7.0

Gary & Mike

Gary & Mike is a television show that aired on UPN in 2001 and Adult Swim on 2002. The show was produced in stop motion and lasted only one season. A total of thirteen episodes were produced.

6.0

Sammy

Sammy is an American animated television series that aired from August 8 until August 15, 2000. Inspired by Spade's own family tree, the show turns on James Blake, a TV star who's absentee free-loading father Sammy resurfaces after James makes it big.

5.9

Derek Zoolander University

The second short film to feature the character of Derek Zoolander, shown at the 1997 VH1 Fashion Awards.

5.9

Derek Zoolander: Male Model

The short film that introduces the character of Derek Zoolander, first shown at the 1996 VH1 Fashion Awards.

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