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Party Down

Party Down

All dressed up. Going nowhere.

20097.53 Seasons26 EpisodesEnded

Overview

A group of struggling actors and dysfunctional dreamers wait for their big break while they are stuck serving hors d'oeurves for a Hollywood catering company 'Party Down.'

Created by Adam Scott
NetworksSTARZ

Top Cast

Adam Scott

Adam Scott

Henry Pollard

Ken Marino

Ken Marino

Ron Donald

Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch

Constance Carmell

Ryan Hansen

Ryan Hansen

Kyle Bradway

Martin Starr

Martin Starr

Roman DeBeers

Megan Mullally

Megan Mullally

Lydia Dunfree

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner

Evie

Tyrel Jackson Williams

Tyrel Jackson Williams

Sackson

Zoë Chao

Zoë Chao

Lucy

Themes & Keywords

hollywoodfood industrycatereraspiring actorsitcomworkplace comedy

About Party Down

Party Down is a comedy series that first aired in 2009 exploring themes of hollywood, food industry, caterer, aspiring actor, sitcom, workplace comedy. Created by Adam Scott, it stars Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Jane Lynch. A group of struggling actors and dysfunctional dreamers wait for their big break while they are stuck serving hors d'oeurves for a Hollywood catering company 'Party Down.'

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