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4th Gemini Awards
The 4th Gemini Awards were held in 1989 to honour achievements in Canadian television. It was broadcast on CBC. Awards Best Comedy Program or Series * ''Codco'' Best Variety Program or Series * ''The Comedy Mill'' * ''Pilot One'' * ''The Tommy Hunter Show'' Best Dramatic Series * ''Degrassi Junior High'' * '' 9B'' * ''Danger Bay'' * '' Street Legal'' Best Dramatic Mini Series * ''Glory! Glory!'' * ''Glory Enough for All'' * ''Passion and Paradise'' Best TV Movie * '' The Squamish Five'' * '' Two Men'' Best Information Program or Series * '' The Journal'' * ''Midday'' * ''Monitor'' * '' The Fifth Estate'' Best Children's Series * ''Mr. Dressup'' * ''Bob Schneider & The Rainbow Kids'' * ''Happy Castle'' Best Writing in a Dramatic Program * ''Night Heat'' * ''Diamonds'' * '' Friday the 13th: The Series'' * ''My Secret Identity'' Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series * ''The Kids in the Hall'' * ''Codco'' * ''The Comedy Mill'' Best Direction in a Dramatic Seri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gemini Awards
The Gemini Awards were awards given by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television between 1986–2011 to recognize the achievements of Canada's television industry. The Gemini Awards are analogous to the Emmy Awards given in the United States and the BAFTA Television Awards in the United Kingdom. First held in 1986 to replace the ACTRA Award, the ceremony celebrated Canadian television productions with awards in 87 categories, along with other special awards such as lifetime achievement awards. The Academy had previously presented the one-off Bijou Awards in 1981, inclusive of some television productions. In April 2012, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television announced that the Gemini Awards and the Genie Awards would be discontinued and replaced by a new award ceremony dedicated to all forms of Canadian media, including television, film, and digital media, dubbed the "Canadian Screen Awards". The first annual Canadian Screen Awards were held on 4 March 2013. The Geminis c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night Heat
''Night Heat'' is a Canadian police crime drama series that aired on both CTV in Canada and CBS in the United States. Original episodes were broadcast from 1985 to 1989. ''Night Heat'' was the first Canadian original drama series that was also aired on a United States television network during its original broadcast. It was also the first original, first-run drama series to be aired during a late night time slot on a television network in the United States. During its original run it was the highest-rated Canadian-produced original series in Canada. The show won the Gemini Award for Best Drama Series in both 1986 and 1987. The show stars Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott as police detectives Kevin O'Brien and Frank Giambone who work the graveyard shift in an unnamed northeastern North American metropolis. The series follows their nightly police beat as it is chronicled by journalist Tom Kirkwood (Allan Royal) in his newspaper column titled "Night Heat". Synopsis Allan Royal pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janet-Laine Green
Janet-Laine Green (born December 31, 1951) is a Canadian actress, film director, director, film producer, producer and teacher, active for over 25 years. Best known for her roles in ''She's the Mayor'', ''Seeing Things (TV series), Seeing Things'' and ''This is Wonderland'', this Toronto-based film and television personality has also been a voice actress for animated series such as ''Jacob Two-Two (TV series), Jacob Two-Two'' (as Florence), ''Franklin (TV series), Franklin'', ''Little Bear (TV series), Little Bear'' (as Mother Bear) and ''Care Bears, The Care Bears'' (for which she voiced Wish Bear). She also provided the voice of the arch villain Xayide in the The Neverending Story (TV series), animated version of ''The Neverending Story'' and also Void (comics), Void in ''WildC.A.T.S. (TV series), WildC.A.T.S.''. She has also worked as an associate producer on the film ''The Circle Game'' in which she also played as Anna. Green has been nominated for three Gemini Awards and two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Amini
Alex is a given name. It can refer to a shortened version of Alexander, Alexandra, Alexis. People Multiple *Alex Brown (other), multiple people *Alex Gordon (other), multiple people *Alex Harris (other), multiple people *Alex Jones (other), multiple people *Alexander Johnson (other), multiple people *Alex Taylor (other), multiple people Politicians *Alex Allan (born 1951), British diplomat *Alex Attwood (born 1959), Northern Irish politician *Alex Kushnir (born 1978), Israeli politician *Alex Salmond (born 1954), Scottish politician, former First Minister of Scotland Baseball players *Alex Avila (born 1987), American baseball player *Alex Bregman (born 1994), American baseball player *Alex Gardner (baseball) (1861–1921), Canadian baseball player *Alex Katz (baseball) (born 1994), American baseball player *Alex Pompez (1890–1974), American executive in Negro league baseball and Major League Baseball scout *Alex Rodriguez ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stacie Mistysyn
Stacie Mo'ana Mistysyn (; born July 23, 1971) is an American-Canadian former actress best known for her work as Caitlin Ryan on ''Degrassi Junior High/Degrassi High'', which ran from 1987 to 1991, and for reprising her role as Caitlin on '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'', which ran from 2001 to 2015 and which she joined as a full-time cast member in 2003. Mistysyn also played Lisa Canard on the series' ''The Kids of Degrassi Street'', which ran from 1979 to 1986. Mistysyn was born in Los Angeles, California. She has dual citizenship as she was born in the United States to American parentsSUNSHINE, Fannie. Degrassi girl back home for play People: inal Edition 1 ''The East York Mirror'' nline Sep 9, . 2005, s. 01. ProQuest Central. ISSN 1207-3423. but immigrated to Canada when she was a toddler to become Canadian citizens. In addition to acting, Mistysyn DJ'ed as "DJ Mistylicious" with fellow actress Amanda Stepto. On August 29, 2009, she married actor James Gallanders. Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Wisden
Robert Charles Wisden ( Brighton, 2 June 1958) is an English-born, Canadian actor who has an extensive career in Canadian and American film and television, for which he has won a Gemini Award. Best known for playing U.S. President Richard Nixon in the 2009 American neo-noir superhero film ''Watchmen'', he has acted on many series, including ''Da Vinci's Inquest'', '' Smallville'', ''The X-Files'', '' Battlestar Galactica'', '' Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', '' Highlander'' and ''Jeremiah''. Early life Born in 1958 in Brighton, East Sussex in England, Wisden moved with his family from Britain to Canada when he was fifteen. He made his film debut in ''Firebird 2015 AD'' (1981), landing a key supporting part alongside Darren McGavin and Doug McClure. Four years later he started his television career starring as Terry Dunne in Atom Egoyan's ''In This Corner'' (1985). Career Acting Wisden is best known for his role as United States President Richard Nixon in Zack Snyder's film ada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek McGrath
Derek McGrath (born June 4, 1951) is a Canadian actor and writer. Life and career McGrath was born in Timmins, Ontario. His career began as Linus in ''You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown''. He is known for his roles in '' Cheers'' as Andy Schroeder (the would-be strangler of Diane Chambers), Oswald Valentine in ''Dallas'', Dr. Benjamin Jeffcoate in ''My Secret Identity'', Crewman Chell in '' Star Trek: Voyager'', and as Dr. Derek Hebert in ''Doc''. McGrath also played Buck the dog in a fantasy sequence in a second-season episode of '' Married... with Children'', a game show host in a third-season episode of ''Family Matters'', and a mutant in the 1993 comedy film ''Freaked''. He appeared in a recurring role as the character of Anglican priest Duncan Magee in the CBC Television sitcom ''Little Mosque on the Prairie''. He voices Spiff in the animated children's series ''Iggy Arbuckle''. He also voices Melvin, the mayor of Maple Lake in the animated series '' Bob & Doug''. He also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Clothier
Robert Allan Clothier, DFC (October 21, 1921 – February 10, 1999) was a Canadian stage and television actor most famous for his role as Relic on the CBC television series, ''The Beachcombers''. Biography Like many of his contemporaries, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force at an early age. He learned to fly at No. 1 Elementary Flying School in Malton and No. 4 Service Flying Training School in Saskatoon, and flew two tours operationally with 408 Squadron RCAF. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on December 5, 1944, the citation reading, This officer has completed numerous sorties in the role of pilot, involving attacks on most of the enemy's heavily defended targets. On all occasions he has pressed home his attacks with great determination and by his personal example of courage, coolness and confidence has set an example which has inspired all with whom he has flown. On December 23, 1944, while serving as an instructor with No. 5 Operational Training U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stefan Brogren
Stefan Brogren (born 21 April 1972) is a Canadian actor, director, and producer. He is best known as Archie "Snake" Simpson in the ''Degrassi'' franchise of television shows. Early life Stefan Brogren was born on 21 April 1972, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Brogren's father is of Swedish descent. Career Brogren has portrayed Archie "Snake" Simpson since his teen years, as a student in ''Degrassi Junior High'' and ''Degrassi High'' in the late 1980s and the early 1990s, and then as a media teacher and principal in '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' (2001-2015). He is the only actor to appear in every season of the ''Degrassi'' franchise, and is also a regular cast member in each season. Brogren was the first Canadian actor to use the word "fuck" on Canadian primetime television, on the ''Degrassi High'' TV movie, '' School's Out!'' when he was discussing Joey Jeremiah's sexual escapades with Tessa Campanelli. In 1999, Brogren starred in the music video for "''Rock Past It''" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Peterson
Eric Neal Peterson (born October 2, 1946) is a Canadian stage, television, and film actor, known for his roles in three major Canadian series – '' Street Legal'' (1987–1994), ''Corner Gas'' (2004–2009), and '' This is Wonderland'' (2004–2006), as well as ''Corner Gas Animated'' (2018–2021). Career Stage In 1971, Peterson began his acting career when he helped found the collective theatre company ''Tamahnous Theatre'' in Vancouver, British Columbia. There he received major roles in versions of ''The Bacchae'' and ''Nijinsky'', both directed by John Gray. In 1974, he moved to Toronto, Ontario, and joined Theatre Passe Muraille, a leading collective ensemble in Canada. He had main roles in productions of ''The Farm Show'', ''The West Show'', ''Them Donnelly’s'', and ''1837: The Farmers' Revolt''. It was in this latter Rick Salutin production that he gained the greatest recognition, playing William Lyon Mackenzie and Lady Backwash. In 1976, Peterson began to c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Beachcombers
''The Beachcombers'' is a Canadian comedy-drama television series that ran on CBC Television from October 1, 1972, to December 12, 1990. With over 350 episodes, it is one of the longest-running dramatic series ever made for English-language Canadian television. Series overview ''The Beachcombers'' followed the life of Nick Adonidas (Bruno Gerussi), a Greek-Canadian log salvager in British Columbia who earned a living travelling the coastline northwest of Vancouver with his partner Jesse Jim ( Pat John) aboard their logging tug ''Persephone'' tracking down logs that broke away from barges and logging booms. Their chief business competitor is Relic (Robert Clothier) (whose actual name is Stafford T. Phillips), a somewhat unsavoury person who will occasionally go to great lengths to steal business (and logs) from Nick. The series also focused on a supporting cast of characters in Nick's hometown of Gibsons, often centering on a café, Molly's Reach, run by Molly (Rae Brown), a mot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kids In The Hall (TV Series)
''The Kids in the Hall'' is a Canadian sketch comedy TV series that aired for five seasons from 1988 to 1995, and a sixth revival season in 2022, starring the comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall. The troupe, consisting of comedians Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald, Bruce McCulloch, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson, appeared as almost all the characters throughout the series, both male and female, and also wrote most of the sketches. The series debuted as a one-hour pilot special which aired on HBO and CBC Television in 1988, and began airing as a regular weekly series on both services in 1989. The regular series premiered July 21, 1989, on HBO, and September 14 on CBC. In the United States, the first three seasons were on HBO before it moved to CBS in 1993, where it stayed for two more seasons airing late Friday nights. CBC aired the show for the whole duration of its run. A sixth, revival season of the show, which includes eight episodes, was released on Amazon Prime Video on May 13, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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