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Ashley Fink
Ashley Rae Fink (born November 20, 1986) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Lauren Zizes in the television series ''Glee'' and as Carter McMahon in ''Huge''. Personal life Ashley Rae Fink was born in Houston, Texas, she has an older sister, Stephanie, and two other younger sisters, Amanda and Amy. She began acting at the age of four after playing the lead role in her school's holiday play. After moving to Los Angeles with her family, Fink and began attending an arts high school immersed studying acting, where she performed in adaptations including '' The Wizard of Oz'' (as the Lion) and '' You're a Good Man Charlie Brown'' (as Lucy). Fink has said that she was bullied in high school, but that she didn't let it get to her. Career Fink got her break when she starred in the Tribeca Film Festival hit ''Fat Girls''. She has made multiple TV appearances; she has appeared on ''Make It or Break It'', was the recurring character Lauren Zizes on Fox's ''Glee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tribeca Film Festival
The Tribeca Festival is an annual film festival organized by TriBeCa Productions, Tribeca Productions. It takes place each spring in New York City, showcasing a diverse selection of film, episodic, talks, music, games, art, and immersive programming. Tribeca was founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in 2002 to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of Lower Manhattan following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Until 2020, the festival was known as the Tribeca Film Festival. Each year, the festival hosts over 600 screenings with approximately 150,000 attendees, and awards independent artists in 23 juried competitive categories. History The Tribeca Film Festival was founded in 2002 by Jane Rosenthal, Robert De Niro, and Craig Hatkoff, in response to the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center (1973–2001), World Trade Center and the consequent loss of vitality in the Tribeca neighborhood in Lower Manhattan. The inaugural ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sigourney Weaver
Susan Alexandra "Sigourney" Weaver (; born October 8, 1949) is an American actress. A figure in science fiction and popular culture, she has received various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award. In 2003 she was voted Number 20 in Channel 4's countdown of the 100 Greatest Movie Stars of All Time. Weaver rose to fame when she was cast as Ellen Ripley in the Ridley Scott directed science fiction film ''Alien'' (1979), which earned her a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer. She reprised the role with a critically acclaimed performance in James Cameron's ''Aliens'' (1986), for which she received her first Academy Award nomination. She returned to the role in two more sequels: ''Alien 3'' (1992) and ''Alien Resurrection'' (1997). The character is regarded as a significant female protagonist in cinema hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Salling
Mark Wayne Salling (; August 17, 1982 – January 30, 2018) was an American actor and musician known for his role as Noah "Puck" Puckerman on the television series ''Glee''. Salling studied at the Los Angeles College of Music before working as a guitar teacher. He also worked as an occasional actor, appearing in '' Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering'' (1996) and '' The Graveyard'' (2006) before gaining a recurring role in ''Glee'' in 2009. Initially a regular character, from the fifth season he was reduced to a recurring guest star role. On the show, he soloed and dueted on cover versions of various songs. Pursuing a music career, he established his own label, Pipe Dreams Records, in partnership with Fontana Distribution. On this label he released an album, ''Pipe Dreams'', in 2010. In 2015, Salling was arrested for the possession of child pornography. In 2017, he pleaded guilty to the charges as part of a plea deal. He died by suicide on January 30, 2018, before a se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puck (Glee)
Noah "Puck" Puckerman is a fictional character from the Fox musical comedy-drama series ''Glee''. The character was portrayed by Mark Salling, and appeared in ''Glee'' from its pilot episode, first broadcast on May 19, 2009, to the series finale, broadcast on March 20, 2015. Puck was developed by ''Glee'' creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. He is Finn's best friend and football teammate, who initially disapproves of Finn joining the New Directions glee club at the fictional William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio, where the show is set, but he eventually joins it himself. In 2010, Salling was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Breakout Star Male for his work as Puck, and in 2011 for the Choice TV: Scene Stealer Male category. Development Casting and creation Puck was played by Mark Salling. He was also portrayed as a preschooler by Matthew Lepper in the episode "The Substitute". Salling had sent 100 packets to agents and managers, and "one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silly Love Songs (Glee)
"Silly Love Songs" is the twelfth episode of the second season of the American musical television series ''Glee'', and the thirty-fourth overall. The Valentine's Day-themed episode was written by series creator Ryan Murphy, directed by Tate Donovan, and premiered on Fox on February 8, 2011. In this episode, Director Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) assigns the McKinley High School glee club to perform love songs in honor of Valentine's Day. Club member Finn Hudson (Cory Monteith) sets up a kissing booth for the occasion, to take advantage of his rising popularity and raise money for the club. At the Dalton Academy, Blaine Anderson (Darren Criss) and the Dalton Academy Warblers make plans to perform a musical number outside of the campus, and Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer) confesses his love for Blaine. "Silly Love Songs" was met with critical acclaim, with much of the praise stemming from the character development and the musical performances. Melissa Maerz of the ''Los Angeles Time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Colfer
Christopher Paul Colfer (born May 27, 1990) is an American actor, singer, and author. He gained international recognition for his portrayal of Kurt Hummel on the television musical ''Glee'' (2009–2015). Colfer's portrayal of Kurt received critical praise for which he has been the recipient of several awards, including Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards, and three consecutive People's Choice Awards for Favorite Comedic TV Actor in 2013, 2014, and 2015. In April 2011, Colfer was named one of the Time 100, ''Time'''s list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Colfer wrote, starred in, produced, and novelized his first film, ''Struck by Lightning'', which debuted at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival. He also wrote ''The New York Times'' bestselling ''The Land of Stories'' series of YA books, starting with '' The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell''. , he has published eighteen books. Early life and education ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurt Hummel
Kurt Elizabeth Hummel is a fictional character from the Fox musical comedy-drama series ''Glee''. Series creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan initially conceived of him as a fashionable gay countertenor who is routinely bullied at school. Kurt is portrayed by actor Chris Colfer, and has appeared as a character on the show since its pilot episode, first broadcast on May 19, 2009. ''Glee'' follows the trials of the New Directions glee club at the fictional William McKinley High School in the town of Lima, Ohio, of which Kurt is a member. His storylines in the first season focus on his struggle with his sexuality as he comes out to his father and friends, and deals with his romantic feelings for Finn Hudson, the straight co-captain of the glee club. In the show's second season, Kurt is forced to transfer to a private school for his own safety after a closeted classmate bullies him relentlessly and then threatens to kill him. Kurt joins the Dalton Academy Warblers, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Special Education (Glee)
"Special Education" is the ninth episode of the second season of the American musical television series ''Glee'', and the thirty-first episode overall. It was written by series creator Brad Falchuk, directed by Paris Barclay, and aired on Fox in the United States on November 30, 2010. In "Special Education", the McKinley High School glee club New Directions competes in the Sectionals round of show choir competition against the Hipsters and the Dalton Academy Warblers, while dealing with internal feuding that threatens to rip the club apart. The episode shows the former member of New Directions, Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer), at his new school Dalton Academy, where he joins the rival Warblers. With his departure, New Directions must find a new twelfth member to remain eligible for the competition. Club director Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) decides to feature overlooked performers from the group for Sectionals, to the consternation of the usual lead singers, Rachel Berry (Lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wheels (Glee)
"Wheels" is the ninth episode of the American television series ''Glee (TV series), Glee''. Written by series co-creator Ryan Murphy (writer), Ryan Murphy and directed by Paris Barclay, the episode premiered on the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox network on November 11, 2009. "Wheels" sees the glee club hold a bake sale to raise money for a handicap accessible bus, so that club member Artie Abrams, Artie (Kevin McHale (actor), Kevin McHale) can travel with them to Sectional rehearsals, sectionals and Will Schuester, Will (Matthew Morrison) challenges the students to experience life from a different point of view. Quinn Fabray, Quinn (Dianna Agron) struggles with the medical expenses incurred by her pregnancy, and Noah Puckerman, Puck (Mark Salling) renews his offer to support her. Sue Sylvester, Sue (Jane Lynch) accepts a student with Down syndrome (Lauren Potter) onto the cheerleading squad, and Kurt Hummel, Kurt (Chris Colfer) and Rachel Berry, Rachel (Lea Michele) compete for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camille Winbush
Camille Simoine Winbush (born February 9, 1990) is an American actress and recording artist best known for her roles as Emma Aimes on short-lived sitcom ''Minor Adjustments'', Vanessa Thomkins on ''The Bernie Mac Show'' and as Lauren Treacy on the popular teen drama ''The Secret Life of the American Teenager''. Her work in television has earned her three NAACP Image Award, Image Awards and a Young Artist Award. Early life Winbush was born in Los Angeles, California on February 9, 1990, the only child of Anthony and Alice Winbush. She never attended public school, having been homeschooled and educated by an on-set tutor while acting as a child. Winbush was a competitive gymnast during her childhood. Career Winbush made her acting debut on television series ''Viper (TV series), Viper'' in 1994, playing the role of Lucy Wilkes. The following year, she acted in her first film, ''Dangerous Minds''. She appeared regularly on sitcom ''Minor Adjustments'' (1995−96) as Emma Aimes, the d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Dekker (actor)
Thomas Alexander Dekker (born December 28, 1987) is an American actor, musician, singer, director and producer. He is known for his roles as John Connor in '' Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'', Adam Conant on ''The Secret Circle'', and Zach on '' Heroes''. Dekker did the voice of Littlefoot in ''The Land Before Time V-IX'' (singing voice in '' The Land Before Time V'') and as Fievel Mousekewitz in '' An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island'' and '' An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster''. He played Jesse Braun in the 2010 remake of ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'', and Smith in Gregg Araki's film '' Kaboom''. Dekker starred as Gregory Valentine in the TV show '' Backstrom''. He has also written and produced two albums. Early life Dekker was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. His mother, Hilary (née Williams), is a concert pianist, acting coach, actor, and singer from Wales, and his late father, David John Ellis Dekker, was an American artist, set designer, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natasha Lyonne
Natasha Bianca Lyonne Braunstein ( ; born April 4, 1979) is an American actress, director, writer, and producer. She is known for playing Nicky Nichols on the Netflix comedy-drama series ''Orange Is the New Black'' (2013–2019), for which she received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress, and for her portrayal of Nadia Vulvokov on the Netflix series ''Russian Doll'' (2019–present), which she also co-created, executive produces, writes, and directs. For the latter, Lyonne has received nominations for three Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Lyonne made her feature film debut in 1986 with a small, uncredited appearance in ''Heartburn''. She played more prominent parts in '' Dennis the Menace'' (1993); ''Everyone Says I Love You'' (1996); ''Slums of Beverly Hills'' (1998); ''Detroit Rock City'', '' Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby'', and '' But I'm a Cheerleader'' (all 1999); ''Scary Movie 2'', ''The Grey Zone'', and ''Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
