David Ossman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
David Ossman
|
|
|---|---|
Ossman in 2012
|
|
| Born | December 6, 1936 Santa Monica, California, U.S.
|
| Alma mater | Pomona College Columbia University |
| Occupation | Writer, comedian |
| Children | 2 |
David Ossman (born December 6, 1936) is an American writer and comedian. He is famous for being a member of a comedy group called the Firesign Theatre. He also wrote movies like Zachariah.
Contents
Early Life and Education
David Ossman was born in Santa Monica, California. He went to Pomona College where he acted in plays. Later, he transferred to Columbia University to continue his studies.
A Career in Comedy and Writing
David Ossman is well-known for his work with the Firesign Theatre. This comedy group created many funny and imaginative radio shows and albums. Some of his famous characters include George Leroy ("Peorgie") Tirebiter and Catherwood from the "Nick Danger" series.
In 1973, David Ossman released his own solo music album called How Time Flys. During the 1980s, he focused on producing shows for National Public Radio (NPR).
Creating Audio Stories for Kids
In the 1990s, David Ossman and his wife, Judith Walcutt, started a company called Otherworld Media. They created exciting audio theatre shows, especially for children. They also produced big audio plays for NPR, featuring famous actors. These included shows like We Hold These Truths and Empire of the Air. They even made a 100th-anniversary audio version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Otherworld Media continues to produce performances. Some of their recent shows include A Thousand Clowns and Through the Looking Glass. These plays are often performed at Whidbey Children's Theater on Whidbey Island. This is a special local theater where young people can learn about acting and participate in plays and workshops.
Otherworld Media has also adapted screenplays into live radio plays. They performed these at the International Mystery Writers Festival in Kentucky. David Ossman wrote and directed one of these adaptations, called Albatross.
Books and Other Works
David Ossman has also written books. He wrote a mystery novel titled The Ronald Reagan Murder Case: A George Tirebiter Mystery. In 2008, he published his memoir, Dr. Firesign's Follies, which shares stories about his life in radio, comedy, and history.
Some of the Firesign Theatre's famous plays, like Don't Crush That Dwarf, Hand Me the Pliers, have been published as stage versions.
In 2009, David Ossman also released a book of poetry called Fools & Death. His audio work, Old Cart Wrangler's Saga, was even nominated for an Audie Award in 2019. This award recognizes excellent audiobooks.
Personal Life
David Ossman has two children, a son named Devin and a daughter named Alizon. He currently lives on Whidbey Island with his wife. He is also a member of the Church of the SubGenius.
Filmography
David Ossman has worked as an actor, writer, producer, director, and editor for various films and TV shows.
Actor
- Martian Space Party (1972, Short film)
- Everything You Know Is Wrong (1975, LP) – played several voices
- Below the Belt (1980) (voice)
- The Tick (1996, TV Series) – Professor Peelie (voice)
- A Bug's Life (1998) – Cornelius (voice)
- Nowheresville (2000) – Earl Apple
- Osmosis Jones (2001) – Scabies (voice, uncredited)
- Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool (2001, TV Movie)
- Five Grand (2016) – Abner Wilhelm
Writer
- Zachariah (1971)
- Martian Space Party (1972)
- Everything You Know Is Wrong (1975)
- Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool (2001) (TV)
- The Ronald Reagan Murder Case: A George Tirebiter Mystery (2007)
- Fools & Death (2009)
- Fighting Clowns of Hollywood: With Laffs by the Firesign Theatre (2018)
Producer
- Martian Space Party (1972)
- Everything You Know Is Wrong (1975)
Director
- Everything You Know Is Wrong (1975)
- Through the Looking Glass (2006)
- Seven Keys to Baldpate (2007)
Editor
- Martian Space Party (1972)
Discography
- How Time Flys (1973)
See also
In Spanish: David Ossman para niños
