Kyle Newman
Birthday: Born in 1976-03-16 in Morristown, New Jersey, USA
Deathday: Alive
Kyle Newman is an American filmmaker, author, and actor, renowned for his dynamic contributions to the entertainment industry. His directorial ventures, notably “Fanboys” (2009), “Barely Lethal” (2015), and “1Up” (2022), showcase his versatility and storytelling prowess. Beyond filmmaking, Newman co-authored the New York Times bestselling book “Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana: A Visual History,” underscoring his multifaceted talent.
TV Credits
Heroes' Feast
Character: Self
Starring Dungeons and Dragons playing Chef Mike Haracz, and Writer/Actress/Producer/ D&D enthusiast Sujata Day, "HEROES' FEAST" is a fun-filled cooking show, featuring D&D related celebrity guests....
Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!
Character: Tsogomo Scruggs
Four 1st-level heroes. One epic monster. Certain death! Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill! serves up comedic mayhem as four special guests pit their low-level Dungeons & Dragons characters against the game’s mightiest monsters. Each one-hour episode features a rotating line-up of Hollywood celebrities and tabletop gaming stars whose puny characters don’t stand a chance. Whether they go out in a blaze of glory or a scream of terror, a “total party kill” has never been this much fun....
TableTop
Character: Self - Guest
Wil Wheaton hosts tabletop games featuring three other celebrity players....
Movie Credits
1UP
Character: Kansas City Kong Coach
After Valerie Lee quits her college esports team, she quickly realizes that her decision comes at the cost of her scholarship. Valerie soon discovers a loophole to save her collegiate future, if she can find a coach and assemble a whole new varsity-caliber team capable of reaching the State Finals....
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
Character: Self
In 1978, CBS aired the “Star Wars Holiday Special” the week before Thanksgiving to an audience of 13 million people. Considered one of the worst shows in television history, it aired only once. George Lucas tried to bury it and an infamous camp legend was born. This documentary unravels the mysteries behind the most bizarre Star Wars spin-offs of all time....
Backyard Blockbusters
Character: Himself
For years, people have been making home movies, many times using pop culture properties that they may not own, but love. In recent years, these types of projects have come to be known as "fanfilms". Backyard Blockbusters looks at the history and influence of the fanfilm genre, as well as the copyright and fair use problems these films create, featuring highlights from and interviews with the creators of many popular films....