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Andre Rosey Brown
Andre Rosey Brown (February 7, 1956 – July 18, 2006) was an American film and television actor, police officer and football coach. Life and career Brown was born in Rockford, Illinois. Before becoming an actor, he was a police officer for the Inglewood Police Department. He had attended the University of Montana, where he played football and supported himself by working as a jazz drummer. He then worked in law enforcement in Seattle and Los Angeles. Brown began his television career in 1985, appearing in the police procedural television series ''Hill Street Blues'', playing a wrestler. He began his film career in the television film ''The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer'', where he got a call for the role of the tough-guy "Big Black Man", in 1986. In 1998, Brown retired from being a police officer for the Inglewood Police Department, where he served for 14 years. After retiring, he continued his film and television career. In the 1990s and 2000s, Brown appeared a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rockford, Illinois
Rockford is a city in Winnebago County, Illinois, located in the far northern part of the state. Situated on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County (a small portion of the city is located in Ogle County). The largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area, Rockford is the fifth-largest city in the state and the 171st most populous in the United States. According to 2020 U.S. Census data, the City of Rockford had a population of 148,655 with an outlying metropolitan area population of 348,360. Settled in the mid-1830s, the position of the city on the Rock River made its location strategic for industrial development. In the second half of the 19th century, Rockford was notable for its output of heavy machinery, hardware and tools; by the twentieth century, it was the second leading center of furniture manufacturing in the nation, and 94th largest city. During the second half of the 20th century, Rockford struggled alongs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canadian Bacon
''Canadian Bacon'' is a 1995 comedy film written, produced, and directed by Michael Moore which satirizes Canada–United States relations along the Canada–United States border. The film stars an ensemble cast featuring Alan Alda, John Candy (in his final film role), Bill Nunn, Kevin J. O'Connor, Rhea Perlman, Kevin Pollak, G. D. Spradlin, and Rip Torn. The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival, and was the final film released starring John Candy, though it was shot before the earlier-released ''Wagons East''. It is also Moore's only non-documentary film to date. Plot In Niagara Falls, New York, thousands of former employees are outraged with military businessman R. J. Hacker, who had closed down his weapons manufacturing plant, Hacker Dynamics. At a conference held at the former plant, he pins the blame for the shutdown of his business on the President of the United States, who has just arrived. The president defends his own b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barb Wire (1996 Film)
''Barb Wire'' is a 1996 American superhero film based on the ''Barb Wire (character), Barb Wire'' comic book series by Dark Horse Comics, Dark Horse. It was directed by David Hogan, produced by Brad Wyman, and written by Chuck Pfarrer and Ilene Chaiken. The film stars Pamela Anderson in the titular role, alongside Temuera Morrison, Victoria Rowell, Xander Berkeley, Udo Kier, and Steve Railsback. Although ''Barb Wire'' was panned by critics, it has attracted a cult following. Plot In 2017, during the Second American Civil War, Barb Wire (character), Barb Wire owns the Hammerhead, a nightclub in Steel Harbor, "the last free city" in a United States ravaged by the war. She earns cash as a mercenary and bounty hunter. Chief of Police Willis raids her club. Willis's target is fugitive Dr. Corrina 'Cora D' Devonshire, a former government scientist with information about a new bioweapon called Red Ribbon being developed by her former superiors in the Congressional Directorate. The Congre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daddy Dearest
''Daddy Dearest'' is an American television sitcom that aired on Fox, on Sunday nights from September 5 to December 5, 1993. Synopsis The series revolved around Dr. Steven Mitchell, a psychologist who lived in Manhattan with his young son and, despite his constant insults and put downs, his father Al (Don Rickles), an obnoxious used car salesman who was recently separated from his wife Helen (Renée Taylor). Cast * Richard Lewis as Dr. Steven Mitchell * Don Rickles as Al Mitchell * Renée Taylor as Helen Mitchell * Sydney Walsh as Christine Winters * Alice Carter as Lisa * Carey Eidel as Larry Mitchell * Jeffrey Bomberger as Danny Mitchell * Jonathan Gibby as Danny Mitchell (pilot) * Barney Martin Barney Martin (March 3, 1923 – March 21, 2005) was an American actor, best known for playing Morty Seinfeld, father of Jerry, on the sitcom ''Seinfeld'' (1991-1998). He also played supporting roles in Mel Brooks' '' The Producers'' (1967), ... as Pete Peter Episodes Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Class Act
''Class Act'' is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Randall Miller and starring hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play. An urban retelling of Mark Twain's ''The Prince and the Pauper'', the film was written by Cynthia Friedlob and John Semper from a story by Michael Swerdlick, Richard Brenne and Wayne Allan Rice. Filmed at Van Nuys High School in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles, it is the third of five films starring Kid 'n Play, following ''House Party'' (1990) and ''House Party 2'' (1991), and preceding ''House Party 3'' (1994) and '' House Party 5: Tonight's the Night'' (2013). Plot Genius high school student Duncan Pinderhughes is getting ready for graduation, but is somewhat disheartened to find out that, despite his perfect SAT score and 4.0 GPA, prestigious Hafford University (parody of Harvard University) will not admit him unless he can pass phys. ed. Ex-convict Michael "Blade" Brown is released from jail, and told by his parole officer that the condition of h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Off The Mark (film)
''Off the Mark'', also known as ''Crazy Legs'', is a 1987 American comedy film directed by Bill Berry and starring Mark Neely, Terry Farrell, Clarence Gilyard Jr., Norman Alden and Virginia Capers. The musical score was composed by David Michael Frank. Cast * Mark Neely * Terry Farrell * Clarence Gilyard Jr. * Norman Alden * Virginia Capers * Jon Cypher * Barry Corbin * Alexander Polinsky Alexander "Alex" Polinsky is an American actor. He is known for his role as Adam Powell on ''Charles in Charge''. He is also the voice of Control Freak on ''Teen Titans'' (2003) and ''Teen Titans Go!'' (2013), Argit in the ''Ben 10'' franchise, ... * Susan Luck * Darius Lawrence * Melanie Lasher * Kelly Meadows * Matthew Licht * Patrick Campbell References External links * * 1987 films 1987 comedy films American comedy films Films scored by David Michael Frank 1980s English-language films 1980s American films {{1980s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matlock (TV Series)
''Matlock'' is an American mystery legal drama television series created by Dean Hargrove, starring Andy Griffith in the title role of criminal defense attorney Ben Matlock. The show, produced by Intermedia Entertainment Company (first season only), The Fred Silverman Company, Dean Hargrove Productions (called Strathmore Productions in the first two seasons) and Viacom Productions, originally aired from March 3, 1986, to May 8, 1992, on NBC, and from November 5, 1992, to May 7, 1995, on ABC. The show's format is similar to that of CBS' ''Perry Mason'' (both ''Matlock'' and the 1980s ''Perry Mason'' television films were created by Dean Hargrove), with Matlock identifying the perpetrators and then confronting them in dramatic courtroom scenes. One difference, however, was that whereas Mason usually exculpated his clients at a pretrial hearing, Matlock usually secured an acquittal at trial from the jury. Since 1991, reruns of ''Matlock'' have been shown in syndication and on TBS, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back In Business (1997 Film)
''Back in Business'' is a 1997 action thriller film starring Brian Bosworth and Joe Torry. The film revolves around two policemen, Joe Elkhart (Bosworth) and Tony Dunbar (Torry) and their pursuit of drug runners and dirty cops. Bosworth's character is an environmentalist, similar to Steven Seagal's character in "Fire Down Below." Cast * Brian Bosworth as Joe Elkhart * Joe Torry as Tony Dunbar * Dara Tomanovich as Natalie Walker * Alan Scarfe as David Ashby * Aubrey Beavers as Remy * Brion James as Emery Ryker * Aleks Shaklin as Hank Berdsall * Victoria Mahoney as Java German release The film was released in Germany under the title ''Heart of Stone'' in May 1997. The German VHS release changed the title to ''Stone Cold 2'' and marketed it as a sequel to Brian Bosworth's 1991 debut film '' Stone Cold'', including a picture of Bosworth from the VHS cover for that film. The later German DVD release used the same artwork. Reception Critical reception for ''Back in Business'' has be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Friends
''Friends'' is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, lasting ten seasons. With an ensemble cast starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer, the show revolves around six friends in their 20s and 30s who live in Manhattan, New York City. The series was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television. The original executive producers were Kevin S. Bright, Kauffman, and Crane. Kauffman and Crane began developing ''Friends'' under the working title ''Insomnia Cafe'' between November and December 1993. They presented the idea to Bright, and together they pitched a seven-page treatment of the show to NBC. After several script rewrites and changes, including title changes to ''Six of One'' and ''Friends Like Us'', the series was finally named ''Friends''. Filming took place at Warner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Drew Carey Show
''The Drew Carey Show'' is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from September 13, 1995 to September 8, 2004. Set in Cleveland, Ohio, the series revolved around the retail office and home life of "everyman" Drew Carey, a fictionalized version of the comedian. The show was created by Carey, who had both stand-up comedy and writing experience, and Bruce Helford, who was once a writer for ''Roseanne''. Produced by Mohawk Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, it debuted on September 13, 1995, received positive reviews from critics and ranked among the Top 30 programs for four seasons before sliding in popularity. Ratings declined sharply during the final two seasons, and the last two episodes aired on September 8, 2004. Premise Drew Carey is a fictionalized version of himself, a self-proclaimed "everyman". Drew Carey (the comedian) has explained that his character is what the actor would have been if he had not become an actor. He has a core group o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave's World
''Dave's World'' is an American sitcom television series, created by Fred Barron, that aired on CBS from September 20, 1993, to June 20, 1997. The series is based on the writing of ''Miami Herald'' columnist Dave Barry. Plot The show focuses on the daily trials and tribulations of columnist Dave Barry (Harry Anderson) and his wife, Beth ( DeLane Matthews), along with their sons, Tommy (Zane Carney) and Willie (Andrew Ducote). Dave worked at the Miami ''Record-Dispatch'' (a fictionalized version of the ''Miami Herald'', where Barry worked in real life), where Kenny Beckett (Shadoe Stevens) was his editor, although Dave typically worked from home, where Mia (J.C. Wendel) was his assistant. Neighbor Sheldon Baylor (Meshach Taylor) was a successful plastic surgeon and Dave's best friend from high school. Starting in the second season, the Barrys hired Eric (Patrick Warburton) to do some work on their house, which led to Eric and Mia dating and eventually moving next door to the Barrys ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meet Wally Sparks
''Meet Wally Sparks'' is a 1997 American comedy film directed by Peter Baldwin, written by Harry Basil and Rodney Dangerfield. It stars Dangerfield in the title role, with Debi Mazar, Michael Weatherly, Cindy Williams, Alan Rachins, Burt Reynolds and David Ogden Stiers costarring. Plot Wally Sparks is the host of a sleazy tabloid-style TV talk show who makes Jerry Springer seem gentle by comparison. His show has become so foul that he's alienated his not-especially-discriminating viewers, and his ratings are taking a nosedive. Lenny Spencer, head of the network carrying his show, gives Wally an ultimatum—he has a week to clean up the content and boost his ratings, or his show gets cancelled. Wally's producer, Sandy Gallo, comes up with an idea—Floyd Preston is the governor of Georgia and a staunch conservative known for his attacks on the lowbrow content of Wally's show, so what better way to demonstrate that Wally is trying to change his ways than to have Preston on the sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
