Connor Ratliff
@connorratliff.bsky.social
Webby Award-winning Actor/Comedian/Podcaster • Dead Eyes • Tiny Dinos • The George Lucas Talk Show • Raaaatscraps every Sunday • "Mr. Rapp" in Mean Girls (2024) • NEW: that State Farm commercial • ALSO: Disney's Stitch comics co-written with James III!
Latest episode!
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Latest episode!
Father Christmas/Kris Kringle/Jolly Old Saint Nick/Sinterklass/etc
He will take requests, he will answer questions “in character,” he will do whatever it takes to raise as much money as possible to help keep people from going hungry this holiday season.
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
He will take requests, he will answer questions “in character,” he will do whatever it takes to raise as much money as possible to help keep people from going hungry this holiday season.
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
November 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Father Christmas/Kris Kringle/Jolly Old Saint Nick/Sinterklass/etc
He will take requests, he will answer questions “in character,” he will do whatever it takes to raise as much money as possible to help keep people from going hungry this holiday season.
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
He will take requests, he will answer questions “in character,” he will do whatever it takes to raise as much money as possible to help keep people from going hungry this holiday season.
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
For 2 hours – that's 13 minutes longer than 1985's Santa Claus: The Movie starring Dudley Moore – professional actor Connor Ratliff (Étoile, Super Duper Bunny League, a recent State Farm commercial) will offer a masterclass in the art & craft of playing the seasonal role of Santa Claus.
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
For 2 hours – that's 13 minutes longer than 1985's Santa Claus: The Movie starring Dudley Moore – professional actor Connor Ratliff (Étoile, Super Duper Bunny League, a recent State Farm commercial) will offer a masterclass in the art & craft of playing the seasonal role of Santa Claus.
Saturday, December 13
NOON-2pm ET
A FREE show!
In-person & livestream!
This special “Secular Santa Edition” of CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS is a virtual food drive fundraiser for Feeding America.
You can donate anytime!
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
NOON-2pm ET
A FREE show!
In-person & livestream!
This special “Secular Santa Edition” of CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS is a virtual food drive fundraiser for Feeding America.
You can donate anytime!
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Saturday, December 13
NOON-2pm ET
A FREE show!
In-person & livestream!
This special “Secular Santa Edition” of CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS is a virtual food drive fundraiser for Feeding America.
You can donate anytime!
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
NOON-2pm ET
A FREE show!
In-person & livestream!
This special “Secular Santa Edition” of CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS is a virtual food drive fundraiser for Feeding America.
You can donate anytime!
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
CHICAGO!
TWO WEEKS FROM TONIGHT!
CONNOR RATLIFF presents
THE ACTING CLASS
at The Greenhouse Theater Center
Tickets:
ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc...
TWO WEEKS FROM TONIGHT!
CONNOR RATLIFF presents
THE ACTING CLASS
at The Greenhouse Theater Center
Tickets:
ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc...
November 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
CHICAGO!
TWO WEEKS FROM TONIGHT!
CONNOR RATLIFF presents
THE ACTING CLASS
at The Greenhouse Theater Center
Tickets:
ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc...
TWO WEEKS FROM TONIGHT!
CONNOR RATLIFF presents
THE ACTING CLASS
at The Greenhouse Theater Center
Tickets:
ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc...
5 more copies of the non-bootleg, region-free South Korean DVD of Tom Hanks' Electric City have popped up on eBay.
I think the seller was surprised how quickly his original listing sold and he has raised the price.
I would advise trying "Best Offer."
ebay.us/m/3ndVnI
I think the seller was surprised how quickly his original listing sold and he has raised the price.
I would advise trying "Best Offer."
ebay.us/m/3ndVnI
November 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
5 more copies of the non-bootleg, region-free South Korean DVD of Tom Hanks' Electric City have popped up on eBay.
I think the seller was surprised how quickly his original listing sold and he has raised the price.
I would advise trying "Best Offer."
ebay.us/m/3ndVnI
I think the seller was surprised how quickly his original listing sold and he has raised the price.
I would advise trying "Best Offer."
ebay.us/m/3ndVnI
Poster up outside the venue!
54 years ago, my dad used to do shows here, when the venue was called The Body Politic!
On Saturday, November 22nd, I will be performing my fully-improvised one-person show here: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS!
Tickets:
ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc...
54 years ago, my dad used to do shows here, when the venue was called The Body Politic!
On Saturday, November 22nd, I will be performing my fully-improvised one-person show here: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS!
Tickets:
ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc...
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Poster up outside the venue!
54 years ago, my dad used to do shows here, when the venue was called The Body Politic!
On Saturday, November 22nd, I will be performing my fully-improvised one-person show here: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS!
Tickets:
ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc...
54 years ago, my dad used to do shows here, when the venue was called The Body Politic!
On Saturday, November 22nd, I will be performing my fully-improvised one-person show here: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS!
Tickets:
ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc...
And my 2nd annual SNL workshop show -- on Thanksgiving weekend! -- is designed to help every member of the audience "get cast on Saturday Night Live."
(Last year's attendees are still under consideration to join the cast of SNL51, we are just waiting to hear, hopefully mid-season?)
(Last year's attendees are still under consideration to join the cast of SNL51, we are just waiting to hear, hopefully mid-season?)
November 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
And my 2nd annual SNL workshop show -- on Thanksgiving weekend! -- is designed to help every member of the audience "get cast on Saturday Night Live."
(Last year's attendees are still under consideration to join the cast of SNL51, we are just waiting to hear, hopefully mid-season?)
(Last year's attendees are still under consideration to join the cast of SNL51, we are just waiting to hear, hopefully mid-season?)
The Chicago show on 11/22 is part of a multi-generational improv journey. I'm bringing my show to the same venue where my dad did improv (under the direction of Del Close) back in 1970/1971.
November 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Chicago show on 11/22 is part of a multi-generational improv journey. I'm bringing my show to the same venue where my dad did improv (under the direction of Del Close) back in 1970/1971.
2 Cities!
2 Shows!
2 Saturdays!
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS is making its Chicago debut on 11/22!
And doing its 2nd annual "How To Get Cast On SNL" workshop in NYC on 11/29!
11/22 in Chicago:
ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc...
11/29 in NYC:
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
2 Shows!
2 Saturdays!
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS is making its Chicago debut on 11/22!
And doing its 2nd annual "How To Get Cast On SNL" workshop in NYC on 11/29!
11/22 in Chicago:
ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc...
11/29 in NYC:
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
November 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
2 Cities!
2 Shows!
2 Saturdays!
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS is making its Chicago debut on 11/22!
And doing its 2nd annual "How To Get Cast On SNL" workshop in NYC on 11/29!
11/22 in Chicago:
ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc...
11/29 in NYC:
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
2 Shows!
2 Saturdays!
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS is making its Chicago debut on 11/22!
And doing its 2nd annual "How To Get Cast On SNL" workshop in NYC on 11/29!
11/22 in Chicago:
ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc...
11/29 in NYC:
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
Jimmy Stewart standing up to Nazis, 1940
November 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Jimmy Stewart standing up to Nazis, 1940
LIVE FROM NEW YORK!
Thanksgiving Weekend
Saturday, 11/29
9pm at UCBNY
It's the 2nd annual “How To Get Cast On SNL” Edition of CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS!
If you attend this show, you *MIGHT* end up on SNL!
In-person & livestream tickets:
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
Thanksgiving Weekend
Saturday, 11/29
9pm at UCBNY
It's the 2nd annual “How To Get Cast On SNL” Edition of CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS!
If you attend this show, you *MIGHT* end up on SNL!
In-person & livestream tickets:
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
November 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
LIVE FROM NEW YORK!
Thanksgiving Weekend
Saturday, 11/29
9pm at UCBNY
It's the 2nd annual “How To Get Cast On SNL” Edition of CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS!
If you attend this show, you *MIGHT* end up on SNL!
In-person & livestream tickets:
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
Thanksgiving Weekend
Saturday, 11/29
9pm at UCBNY
It's the 2nd annual “How To Get Cast On SNL” Edition of CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS!
If you attend this show, you *MIGHT* end up on SNL!
In-person & livestream tickets:
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
This poster is in my apartment now but when I was a kid it was hanging on the wall in our basement and I used to see it all the time and now I have spent the past 15 years performing improv, mostly in basements.
November 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This poster is in my apartment now but when I was a kid it was hanging on the wall in our basement and I used to see it all the time and now I have spent the past 15 years performing improv, mostly in basements.
The group my dad was in was called The Chicago Extentions and one of their shows involved them acting out audience members DREAMS. Back then, the venue was called The Body Politic and here is one of their show posters:
November 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The group my dad was in was called The Chicago Extentions and one of their shows involved them acting out audience members DREAMS. Back then, the venue was called The Body Politic and here is one of their show posters:
CHICAGO!
Saturday, November 22nd
7:30pm
at The Greenhouse Theater Center
I'm bringing my show, CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, to the same venue where my dad used to do improv under the direction of Del Close 54 years ago!
Get tickets:
ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc...
Saturday, November 22nd
7:30pm
at The Greenhouse Theater Center
I'm bringing my show, CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, to the same venue where my dad used to do improv under the direction of Del Close 54 years ago!
Get tickets:
ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc...
November 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
CHICAGO!
Saturday, November 22nd
7:30pm
at The Greenhouse Theater Center
I'm bringing my show, CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, to the same venue where my dad used to do improv under the direction of Del Close 54 years ago!
Get tickets:
ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc...
Saturday, November 22nd
7:30pm
at The Greenhouse Theater Center
I'm bringing my show, CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, to the same venue where my dad used to do improv under the direction of Del Close 54 years ago!
Get tickets:
ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc...
I was curious if asking the same question hours later would give a similar answer and I don't know why I expected consistency or accuracy from this absolute garbage feature
November 1, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I was curious if asking the same question hours later would give a similar answer and I don't know why I expected consistency or accuracy from this absolute garbage feature
And just like that, they were GONE.
I will always post whenever these pop up on eBay... IF they ever appear again!
I will always post whenever these pop up on eBay... IF they ever appear again!
October 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
And just like that, they were GONE.
I will always post whenever these pop up on eBay... IF they ever appear again!
I will always post whenever these pop up on eBay... IF they ever appear again!
Scorsese made two 21st century movies that more or less explain why 2025 America is a fucking nightmare.
October 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Scorsese made two 21st century movies that more or less explain why 2025 America is a fucking nightmare.
And of the "4 sold in the last 24 hours," 2 of those were mine, 1 was purchased by a THEC cast member I alerted.
I would imagine the remaining copies will sell quickly. I will post if any other copies pop up!
I would imagine the remaining copies will sell quickly. I will post if any other copies pop up!
October 30, 2025 at 8:37 AM
And of the "4 sold in the last 24 hours," 2 of those were mine, 1 was purchased by a THEC cast member I alerted.
I would imagine the remaining copies will sell quickly. I will post if any other copies pop up!
I would imagine the remaining copies will sell quickly. I will post if any other copies pop up!
If you listened to the episode of Dead Eyes about Tom Hanks' Electric City...
I've had Google and eBay alerts for this official, non-bootleg, region-free South Korean DVD release for years now, and this is the first time any have popped up since I gave one to Tom in episode 31:
ebay.us/m/993lFw
I've had Google and eBay alerts for this official, non-bootleg, region-free South Korean DVD release for years now, and this is the first time any have popped up since I gave one to Tom in episode 31:
ebay.us/m/993lFw
October 30, 2025 at 8:35 AM
If you listened to the episode of Dead Eyes about Tom Hanks' Electric City...
I've had Google and eBay alerts for this official, non-bootleg, region-free South Korean DVD release for years now, and this is the first time any have popped up since I gave one to Tom in episode 31:
ebay.us/m/993lFw
I've had Google and eBay alerts for this official, non-bootleg, region-free South Korean DVD release for years now, and this is the first time any have popped up since I gave one to Tom in episode 31:
ebay.us/m/993lFw
I have never been cast in a horror movie, and I have never auditioned for Saturday Night Live.
Which makes me the ideal person to conduct a masterclass on each of these topics.
10/29: Horror
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
11/29: SNL
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
Which makes me the ideal person to conduct a masterclass on each of these topics.
10/29: Horror
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
11/29: SNL
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I have never been cast in a horror movie, and I have never auditioned for Saturday Night Live.
Which makes me the ideal person to conduct a masterclass on each of these topics.
10/29: Horror
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
11/29: SNL
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
Which makes me the ideal person to conduct a masterclass on each of these topics.
10/29: Horror
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
11/29: SNL
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
This Wednesday
2 days before Halloween
Come to UCBNY or watch from the relative safety of your livestreaming device
It's the Halloween Edition of
CONNOR RATLIFF presents
THE ACTING CLASS
The fully-improvised one-person show performed by the creator of DEAD EYES
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
2 days before Halloween
Come to UCBNY or watch from the relative safety of your livestreaming device
It's the Halloween Edition of
CONNOR RATLIFF presents
THE ACTING CLASS
The fully-improvised one-person show performed by the creator of DEAD EYES
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
October 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This Wednesday
2 days before Halloween
Come to UCBNY or watch from the relative safety of your livestreaming device
It's the Halloween Edition of
CONNOR RATLIFF presents
THE ACTING CLASS
The fully-improvised one-person show performed by the creator of DEAD EYES
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
2 days before Halloween
Come to UCBNY or watch from the relative safety of your livestreaming device
It's the Halloween Edition of
CONNOR RATLIFF presents
THE ACTING CLASS
The fully-improvised one-person show performed by the creator of DEAD EYES
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
Want to learn how to act in a HORROR film?
Secrets will be REVEALED
Promises BROKEN
Fears REALIZED
Realities SHATTERED
A special Halloween edition of
CONNOR RATLIFF presents
THE ACTING CLASS
Wednesday • 10/29
8:30PM ET • UCBNY
In-person & livestream tickets:
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
Secrets will be REVEALED
Promises BROKEN
Fears REALIZED
Realities SHATTERED
A special Halloween edition of
CONNOR RATLIFF presents
THE ACTING CLASS
Wednesday • 10/29
8:30PM ET • UCBNY
In-person & livestream tickets:
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
October 27, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Want to learn how to act in a HORROR film?
Secrets will be REVEALED
Promises BROKEN
Fears REALIZED
Realities SHATTERED
A special Halloween edition of
CONNOR RATLIFF presents
THE ACTING CLASS
Wednesday • 10/29
8:30PM ET • UCBNY
In-person & livestream tickets:
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
Secrets will be REVEALED
Promises BROKEN
Fears REALIZED
Realities SHATTERED
A special Halloween edition of
CONNOR RATLIFF presents
THE ACTING CLASS
Wednesday • 10/29
8:30PM ET • UCBNY
In-person & livestream tickets:
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
This Wednesday, come learn all about how to act in a HORROR film!
Spend one hour trapped in the darkest depths of HELL
It will be a nice escape from Trump's America 2025
CONNOR RATLIFF presents
THE ACTING CLASS:
HALLOWEEN EDITION
In-person & livestream tickets:
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
Spend one hour trapped in the darkest depths of HELL
It will be a nice escape from Trump's America 2025
CONNOR RATLIFF presents
THE ACTING CLASS:
HALLOWEEN EDITION
In-person & livestream tickets:
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
October 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This Wednesday, come learn all about how to act in a HORROR film!
Spend one hour trapped in the darkest depths of HELL
It will be a nice escape from Trump's America 2025
CONNOR RATLIFF presents
THE ACTING CLASS:
HALLOWEEN EDITION
In-person & livestream tickets:
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
Spend one hour trapped in the darkest depths of HELL
It will be a nice escape from Trump's America 2025
CONNOR RATLIFF presents
THE ACTING CLASS:
HALLOWEEN EDITION
In-person & livestream tickets:
ucbcomedy.com/show/connor-...
Ok, I just need to crowdsource this:
Is the George Lucas/Mellody Hobson article in the print edition of WSJ Magazine? And if so, is that issue in stores now? Anyone know of a place in NYC where I can get a copy? Or is something that is online and will be in the print edition that comes out SOON?
Is the George Lucas/Mellody Hobson article in the print edition of WSJ Magazine? And if so, is that issue in stores now? Anyone know of a place in NYC where I can get a copy? Or is something that is online and will be in the print edition that comes out SOON?
October 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Ok, I just need to crowdsource this:
Is the George Lucas/Mellody Hobson article in the print edition of WSJ Magazine? And if so, is that issue in stores now? Anyone know of a place in NYC where I can get a copy? Or is something that is online and will be in the print edition that comes out SOON?
Is the George Lucas/Mellody Hobson article in the print edition of WSJ Magazine? And if so, is that issue in stores now? Anyone know of a place in NYC where I can get a copy? Or is something that is online and will be in the print edition that comes out SOON?