“Funny People” is a 2009 film about a seasoned comedian, George Simmons, who forms an unlikely friendship when he learns of his terminal illness. The movie, directed by Judd Apatow, features Adam Sandler as George Simmons and Seth Rogen as the green performer who becomes Simmons’ mentee. This article discusses the filming locations, dates, and interesting trivia about this movie.
Where it Filmed?
“Funny People” was filmed in various locations in the US, mainly in California. These include Los Angeles and Paramount in California. Some specific places where the film was shot include the Griffith Observatory, and the Los Angeles International Airport. Another filming location was the San Francisco International Airport. The movie was filmed from September 29, 2008 to January 22, 2009.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Adam Sandler | George Simmons |
| Seth Rogen | Ira Wright |
| Leslie Mann | Laura |
| Eric Bana | Clarke |
| Jonah Hill | Leo Koenig |
| Jason Schwartzman | Mark Taylor Jackson |
| Aubrey Plaza | Daisy Danby |
| Maude Apatow | Mable |
| Iris Apatow | Ingrid |
| RZA | Chuck |
| Aziz Ansari | Randy |
| Torsten Voges | Dr. Lars |
| Allan Wasserman | Dr. Stevens |
| Rod Man | Rod Man |
| Wayne Federman | Comedy & Magic Manager |
| Mike O’Connell | MySpace Escort |
| James Taylor | James Taylor |
| Nicole Parker | Dawn |
| Nydia McFadden | Mandy |
| Andy Dick | Andy Dick |
| Charles Fleischer | Charles Fleischer |
| Nicol Paone | George’s Sister |
| George Coe | George’s Dad |
| Budd Friedman | Budd Friedman |
| Monty Hoffman | Monty Hoffman |
| Carol Leifer | Carol Leifer |
| Paul Reiser | Paul Reiser |
| Mark Schiff | Mark Schiff |
| George Wallace | George Wallace |
| Norm MacDonald | Norm MacDonald |
| Dave Attell | Dave Attell |
| Sarah Silverman | Sarah Silverman |
| Bryan Batt | George’s Agent |
| Maggie Siff | Rachel |
| Eminem | Eminem |
| Ray Romano | Ray Romano |
| Jon Brion | Jon Brion |
| Sebastian Steinberg | Sebastian Steinberg |
| James Gadson | James Gadson |
| Arshad Aslam | Yo Teach Cast Member |
| Bo Burnham | Yo Teach Cast Member |
| Kenny Copeland Jr. | Yo Teach Cast Member |
| Calvin Sykes | Yo Teach Cast Member |
| Ca’Shawn Sims | Yo Teach Cast Member |
| Mandi Kreisher | Yo Teach Cast Member |
| Phillip Andre Botello | Yo Teach Cast Member |
| Carla Gallo | Miss Pruitt on Yo Teach |
| Ernest Thomas | Yo Teach Principal |
| Tonita Castro | Bonita |
| Carlos Andrade | Gardener |
| Steve Bannos | Deli Manager |
| Justin Long | Re-Do Guy |
| Tyler Spindel | College Guy with Camera |
| Deamor Yi | 8-Year-Old Girl Fan |
| Elaine Kao | Mom with Camera |
| King Kedar | Family with Camera |
| Andre Butler Jr. | Family with Camera |
| Tanya Acker | Family with Camera |
| Jarrett Grode | Magician |
| Qiana Chase | Chuck’s Wife |
| Tom Anderson | Tom Anderson |
| John Hartmann | Private Jet Pilot |
| Dave Rath | San Francisco Theatre Manager |
| Dan Harmon | Paparazzi at Medical Center |
| Brandon Cournoyer | Paparazzi at Medical Center |
| Kyle Kinane | Paparazzi at Medical Center |
| Mark Cohen | Emcee at Improv |
| Denise Meyerson | Deli Customer |
| Joanie Marx | Deli Customer |
| Orny Adams | Orny Adams |
| Al Lubel | Al Lubel |
| Jerry Minor | Jerry Minor |
| Eleanor Zee | George’s Mom |
| Ben Meyerson | George’s Brother-In-Law |
| Sammy Jack | George’s Young Nephew |
| Kim Taylor | Kim Taylor |
| Andrea Zonn | Andrea Zonn |
| Kate Markowitz | Kate Markowitz |
| Arnold McCuller | Arnold McCuller |
| Larry Goldings | Larry Goldings |
| Luis Conte | Luis Conte |
| Russ Kunkel | Russ Kunkel |
| Jimmy Johnson | Jimmy Johnson |
| Brad Grunberg | Comedy & Magic Club Audience |
| Brian Lally | Comedy & Magic Club Audience |
| Don Abernathy | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Jason Anthony | Comedy & Magic Club Audience (uncredited) |
| Leo Baligaya | Airport Traveler (uncredited) |
| Brett Ryan Bonowicz | Improv Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Michael Patrick Breen | Comedy Club Goer (uncredited) |
| Laura Mayes Byrnes | Comedy Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Jack Chevanty | Patron (uncredited) |
| James Chiello | Passenger (uncredited) |
| John Clerkin | Traveler in S.F. Airport (uncredited) |
| Clark Coffey | Fan (uncredited) |
| Zachary Culbertson | Boyfriend of Tall Blonde at the Airport (uncredited) |
| Alex Dominguez | Show room manager (uncredited) |
| Aaron Drake | Comedy Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Ezra Edmond | Largo Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Janeane Garofalo | Self – Opening Video Prank (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Laivan Greene | Yo Teach…! Cast Member #2 (uncredited) |
| Rosemary Howard | Comedy Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Heather Howe | Comedy Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Brandon Johnson | Rapper (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Stephen Bradley Jones | Security Guard #1 (uncredited) |
| Mohammad Kavianpour | Paparazzi (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Comedy Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Samantha Kelly | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Mike Knox | Audience member (uncredited) |
| Susan Krebs | Mildred (uncredited) |
| Matt Landry | Comedy & Magic Club Audience (uncredited) |
| Mark Lavell | Airport Traveler (uncredited) |
| Jane Le | Jane (uncredited) |
| Cameron Lee | First Class Passenger (uncredited) |
| Ronnie Loaiza | Comedy Club Goer (uncredited) |
| Carl Marino | Traveler in SF Airport (uncredited) |
| Nick Maroon | Comedy club patron (uncredited) |
| Elsa Morales Myers | Corporate Party Attendee (uncredited) |
| Joe Nunez | Attendant (uncredited) |
| Lizzie Partridge | Comedy & Magic Club Audience (uncredited) |
| Montgomery Paulsen | Man in Airport (uncredited) |
| David Alan Poe | Sky Cap (uncredited) |
| Jeff Redlick | Airport Traveler (uncredited) |
| Guy Richardson | Hotdog eating contest judge (uncredited) |
| Timothy Roberts | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Jeff Rosick | Bus Boy (uncredited) |
| Wilder Shaw | Largo Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Wil Shriner | Self (uncredited) |
| Matthew L. Sobel | Comedy & Magic Club Audience (uncredited) |
| Ben Stiller | Self – Opening Video Prank (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Christopher Sugarman | Norwegian Traveler (uncredited) |
| Kerry Wing | Airline Ticket Buyer (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Winnicki | Comedy & Magic Club Audience (uncredited) |
| Nathan M. Wright | MySpace Employee (uncredited) |
| Maria Zambrana | Comedy Club Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie also features Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill, among others.
- It falls under the comedy and drama genres.
- The film received 3 award nominations.
- “Funny People” was released on July 30, 2009 in Kazakhstan.
- It has a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 26 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Griffith Observatory, 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1184341
- Longitude: -118.3003935
- Place ID: ChIJywjU6WG_woAR3NrWwrEH_3M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles International Airport – 1 World Way, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.942153
- Longitude: -118.4036052
- Place ID: ChIJtU-yE9KwwoAR8a2LaVd7qHc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Paramount, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.8894598
- Longitude: -118.1597911
- Place ID: ChIJMzLLtN3MwoARVy-F8pmbodM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Paramount, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.61911449999999
- Longitude: -122.3816274
- Place ID: ChIJVVVVVYx3j4ARP-3NGldc8qQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, CA 94128, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
