Bowfinger -

is a 1999 comedy film written by and starring Steve Martin alongside Eddie Murphy. It tells the story of Bobby Bowfinger, a desperate, down-on-his-luck Hollywood producer who attempts to film a sci-fi action movie called Chubby Rain featuring the world's biggest action star, Kit Ramsey, without the star ever knowing he's in it.

: Bowfinger International Pictures' "bungalow" office was filmed at 1621 Vista Del Mar Avenue in Hollywood . Bowfinger

: Steve Martin, who reportedly based the character's name on a restaurant in Paris called Bofinger . Director : Frank Oz. Cast : Steve Martin as Bobby Bowfinger. is a 1999 comedy film written by and

: The film was a critical success, often cited for its sharp satire of the film industry and its parody of high-profile celebrity cults like Scientology. Notable Trivia : Steve Martin, who reportedly based the character's