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''Dynasty (2017 TV series), Dynasty'' is an American television series based on the Dynasty (1981 TV series), 1980s prime time soap opera of the same name. In Dynasty (2017 TV series, season 1), season one, heiress Fallon Carrington (Elizabeth Gillies) is unhappy to find her billionaire father Blake Carrington, Blake (Grant Show) engaged to Cristal Flores (Nathalie Kelley), a rival employee at the family company. When Fallon's machinations to separate the couple backfire and cost her a promotion, she allies with Blake's nemesis, Jeff Colby (Sam Adegoke), and strikes out on her own. Meanwhile, the arrival of Cristal's opportunistic nephew Sam Jones (Dynasty), Sam (Rafael de la Fuente)—who becomes romantically involved with Fallon's wayward brother Steven Carrington, Steven (James Mackay (actor), James Mackay)—threatens to expose Cristal's shady past. Watching out for the Carringtons are majordomo Joseph Anders, Anders (Alan Dale) and chauffeur Michael Culhane (Robert Christophe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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A dynasty is a sequence of rulers from the same family,''Oxford English Dictionary'', "dynasty, ''n''." Oxford University Press (Oxford), 1897. usually in the context of a monarchical system, but sometimes also appearing in republics. A dynasty may also be referred to as a "house", "family" or "clan", among others. Historians periodize the histories of many states and civilizations, such as Ancient Iran (3200 - 539 BC), Ancient Egypt (3100 – 30 BC) and Ancient and Imperial China (2070 BC – AD 1912), using a framework of successive dynasties. As such, the term "dynasty" may be used to delimit the era during which a family reigned. Before the 18th century, most dynasties throughout the world have traditionally been reckoned patrilineally, such as those that follow the Frankish Salic law. In polities where it was permitted, succession through a daughter usually established a new dynasty in her husband's family name. This has changed in all of Europe's remaining mona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Anders
Joseph Anders is a fictional character from the ABC television series ''Dynasty'', created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. Portrayed by Lee Bergere, the character is introduced in the series' 1981 pilot episode as the majordomo of Denver oil tycoon Blake Carrington (John Forsythe). Joseph is consistently caught up in the melodrama of the Carrington family, and his daughter, Kirby (Kathleen Beller), is introduced in 1982. Bergere was written out of the series at the beginning of the fourth season in 1983. Anders is portrayed by Alan Dale in The CW's 2017 reboot of the series from seasons one to four. Original series Lee Bergere debuted as Joseph in the ''Dynasty'' pilot episode, "Oil" (1981), and was written out in the second episode of the fourth season, "The Bungalow" (1983). The role is one of Bergere's best-known. Storylines Season one Denver oil tycoon Blake Carrington introduces his fiancée—and former secretary— Krystle to the household in "Oil". Longtime Carrington ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Underwood
Sam Lewis Underwood (born 4 August 1987) is an English actor who portrayed the twins Luke and Mark Gray in the Fox thriller drama ''The Following'', Jake Otto in the AMC series '' Fear the Walking Dead'' (2017), and Adam Carrington in The CW series ''Dynasty (2017 TV series), Dynasty'' (2019–2022) Early life and education Underwood was born in Woking, Surrey and attended the The Winston Churchill School, Woking, Winston Churchill School. He trained at the Karen Clarke Theatre Group (now Summerscales Performing Arts), was taught by vocal coach Phil Wisdom and attended Songtime Theatre Arts. He moved to the United States in October 2006 where he studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York. He graduated in February 2008. He co-founded the Fundamental Theater Project in New York with Nicola Murphy in April 2010. Career While appearing as Marchbanks in George Bernard Shaw, George Bernard Shaw's ''Candida (play), Candida'' at the Irish Repertory Theatre, New Yor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirby Anders
Kirby Anders (formerly Colby) is a fictional character on the ABC prime time soap opera ''Dynasty''. Portrayed by Kathleen Beller from 1982 to 1984, the character was introduced in the seventh episode of the series' third season, but was written out after the fourth season finale. Beller reprised the role for the 1991 miniseries, '' Dynasty: The Reunion''. In the story, Kirby is the daughter of the Carrington family's majordomo, Joseph Anders. Returning to Denver after years abroad, she becomes involved in a love triangle with Adam Carrington and Jeff Colby, who hate each other. Kirby is portrayed by Maddison Brown in The CW's ''Dynasty'' reboot from 2018 to 2022. Original series Kathleen Beller debuted as Kirby in the November 17, 1982 third season episode " Kirby". Her last appearance in the original series was the May 9, 1984 season four finale episode, " The Nightmare". Beller later blamed her departure from ''Dynasty'' on the new writers who were hired in 1984, explainin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maddison Brown
Maddison Amy Brown (born 23 April 1997) is an Australian actress and model. She is known for her role as Kirby Anders in the CW prime time soap opera ''Dynasty''. Life and career Brown has two older sisters and her sister Allyson played basketball for Australia. At the age of 5, Brown began acting and then started modeling at age 12. When Brown was 16 she left high school and Australia to pursue a modeling career in New York City. Her parents came with her for the first few trips, but then she was on her own. At the age of six, Brown made her acting debut in the 2004 television movie ''Go Big'' starring Justine Clarke. Speaking to Wonderland Magazine in 2015, Brown stated that acting as a child helped her deal with rejection which made her first few years as a model easier. Soon after moving to New York, Brown was cast opposite Nicole Kidman in the 2015 drama film '' Strangerland'' and described the experience as "wonderful" and "career-altering". In 2016, Brown co-starred in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cristal Jennings
Krystle Carrington (maiden name Grant; formerly Jennings) is a fictional character from the 1980s American TV series ''Dynasty'', created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. Portrayed by Linda Evans, the character was introduced in the 1981 pilot episode. In the story, Krystle is the former secretary and new wife of oil tycoon Blake Carrington (John Forsythe), and initially has to adjust to his machinations and upper class lifestyle. The arrival of Joan Collins as Blake's glamorous ex-wife Alexis Carrington provided a foil for Krystle for the remainder of the series. Evans left ''Dynasty'' early in its ninth and final season, though she reprised her role for the 1991 miniseries continuation, '' Dynasty: The Reunion''. In the first season of the 2017 reboot of the series, the role of Krystle was reimagined as Cristal Flores Carrington, portrayed by Nathalie Kelley. It is later elaborated upon that Cristal's birth name is Celia Machado, and she is killed at the end of the season. Ana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ana Brenda Contreras
Ana Brenda Contreras (born 24 December 1986), also known as Ana Breco, is an American actress, singer and model. From 2010 to 2011, she played Aurora Alcázar in the telenovela ''Teresa''. From 2018 to 2019, Contreras starred as Cristal Jennings in The CW's series ''Dynasty'', a reboot of the 1980s series of the same name. Life and career 1986–2014: Early life and career Contreras was born in McAllen, Texas, on 24 December 1986, to Blanca Pérez and Efrain Contreras Puente. Contreras is of Mexican descent and speaks both English and Spanish. She moved to Mexico City in 2002 at age 15 to join the reality show ''Pop Stars'', in which she was a finalist and member of a group, ''T'detila'', who released an album with the same name. In 2003, she took acting classes in the Televisa's Centro de Educación Artística (CEA) in Mexico City. In 2005, Contreras portrayed Juanita Sánchez in her debut telenovela, '' Barrera de amor''. In 2006, she participated in a production of '' Greas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dynasty (2017 TV Series, Season 2)
The second season of ''Dynasty'', an American television series based on the 1980s prime time soap opera of the same name, originally aired in the United States on The CW from October 12, 2018, through May 24, 2019. The season was produced by CBS Television Studios, with Sallie Patrick as showrunner and executive producer alongside executive producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. Debuting on October 11, 2017, the series was renewed for a second season on April 2, 2018. ''Dynasty'' was renewed for a third season on January 31, 2019. Season two stars Elizabeth Gillies as Fallon Carrington, Grant Show as her father Blake Carrington, and James Mackay as his son Steven, with Robert Christopher Riley as former chauffeur Michael Culhane, Sam Adegoke as tech billionaire Jeff Colby, Rafael de la Fuente as Sam Jones, Blake's wife Cristal Flores' nephew and Steven's husband, Alan Dale as Joseph Anders, the Carrington majordomo, and Nicollette Sheridan as Alexis Carrington, Blake's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicollette Sheridan
Nicollette Sheridan (born 21 November 1963) is an English-born American actress. She began her career as a fashion model before landing a role in the short-lived ABC primetime soap opera ''Paper Dolls'' in 1984, as well as starring in the romantic comedy film ''The Sure Thing'' (1985). She rose to prominence as Paige Matheson on the CBS primetime soap opera ''Knots Landing'' (1986–1993), for which she received two Soap Opera Digest Awards. Thereafter, Sheridan appeared in lead roles in numerous television films and miniseries, including ''Lucky Chances'' (1990), ''Virus'' (1995), and '' The People Next Door'' (1996). She also appeared in the feature films ''Noises Off'' (1992), ''Spy Hard'' (1996), ''Beverly Hills Ninja'' (1997), and '' Code Name: The Cleaner'' (2007). From 2004 to 2009, Sheridan starred as Edie Britt on the ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives'', for which she was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexis Carrington
Alexis Carrington Colby (; formerly Dexter and Rowan) is a fictional character on the American TV series ''Dynasty''. She is the ex-wife of Blake Carrington ( John Forsythe) whose schemes cause one problem after another for him and their children. The role was originated by Joan Collins in the first episode of the show's second season in 1981, though the character appeared briefly in the first season finale, non-speaking and face unseen. Collins remained on the show until the finale in 1989, and then returned as Alexis for the 1991 miniseries '' Dynasty: The Reunion''. The character appeared later in the first season of the 2017 ''Dynasty'' reboot series, portrayed by Nicollette Sheridan from the sixteenth episode of the first season to the fifteenth episode of the second season. Stand-in Amy Sutherland played a bandaged, non-speaking Alexis in the sixteenth and seventeenth episodes of the second season. Elizabeth Gillies, who stars as Alexis's daughter Fallon, played the role ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Huber
Adam Huber (born May 8, 1987) is an American actor and model. He is known for playing Liam Ridley in the CW series ''Dynasty(2018-2022)'' Early life Born in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, Huber graduated from Hollidaysburg Area High School in 2006 and went onto study Business Management at Pennsylvania State University The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State or PSU) is a Public university, public Commonwealth System of Higher Education, state-related Land-grant university, land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvan .... He began modeling in New York City in 2007. Filmography Film Television References External links * 1987 births 21st-century American male actors American male film actors American male television actors Living people Male actors from Pennsylvania Male models from Pennsylvania People from Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania {{US-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liam Ridley
Liam Ridley (real name Jack Liam Ridley Lowden) is a fictional character from The CW's 2017 series ''Dynasty'', a reboot of the 1980s prime time soap opera of the same name. Portrayed by Adam Huber, Liam is the first series regular role in the remake not based on a character from the original series. Liam first appears in the 2018 episode " Our Turn Now", in which he meets and agrees to marry Atlanta energy heiress Fallon Carrington (Elizabeth Gillies) to thwart the plans of tech billionaire Jeff Colby (Sam Adegoke) to ruin her. After recurring in seasons one and two, Huber was promoted to a series regular for the third season. The character has been a fan favorite since his very first appearance. Characterization Huber called Liam "just a good guy". He attributed his character's popularity to Liam's function as the straight man in contrast to the heightened melodrama of the Carringtons, adding that fans love Liam's chemistry with Fallon, portrayed by Gillies. He said that "Liam k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
