Person
James Randi
Acting · 1928–2020 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Biography
James Randi was a Canadian-American stage magician and scientific skeptic who extensively challenged paranormal and pseudoscientific claims. He was the co-founder of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, and founder of the James Randi Educational Foundation.
Known for
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Happy Days
1974
Messiah
James Randi
Penn & Teller: Bull!
2003
The Unbelievers
Self
An Honest Liar
Self
Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread
Dr. Zwicki
Going to Hell
Self
Magic or Miracle
1983
Penn & Teller Get Killed
Rope Holder #3
Filmography
- 2026The Mother of all Science ScandalsSelf (Archive Footage)
- 2020MessiahJames Randi
- 2019Going to HellSelf
- 2018Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny ThompsonSelf
- 2014An Honest LiarSelf
- 2013The UnbelieversSelf
- 2012The Reality of MeSelf
- 2003Penn & Teller: Bull!
- 1994Beyond Desire
- 1991James Randi: Psychic InvestigatorHimself
- 1989Penn & Teller Get KilledRope Holder #3
- 1989Exploring Psychic Powers Live
- 1987Penn & Teller's Invisible ThreadDr. Zwicki
- 1983Magic or Miracle
- 1974Good to See You Again, Alice CooperDentist / Executioner
- 1974Happy Days
- 1971The Truth About Houdini
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
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