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Dead Solid Perfect
''Dead Solid Perfect'' is a 1988 American film following the life of a professional golfer on the PGA Tour. It was produced by HBO films and based on the 1974 novel of the same name by Dan Jenkins and written and directed by Bobby Roth. Cast * Randy Quaid ... Kenny Lee * Kathryn Harrold ... Beverly T. Lee * Jack Warden ... Hubert 'Bad Hair' Wimberly * Corinne Bohrer ... Janie Rimmer * Brett Cullen ... Donny Smithern * Larry Riley ... Spec * DeLane Matthews ... Katie Beth Smithern * John M. Jackson ... Grover Scomer * Bibi Besch ... Rita * Billy Akin ... Donny's Caddy * Linda Dona ... Blonde * John Durbin ... Man * Kate Finlayson ... Writer * Bob Harrison ... Himself * Ron Hayes ... Official * Peter Jacobsen ... Himself * Dixie K. Wade ... Nedra * Michael Laskin ... Associate Producer * Frank Li'Bay ... Walter * Burr Middleton ... 1st Official * Lindy Miller ... Himself * Don Morrow ... Golf Commentator * Richardson Morse ... 2nd Official * Rob Ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Roth
Robert Jay Roth (born 1950) is an American television and film director, screenwriter and producer. Life and career Born and raised in Los Angeles, Roth began his tertiary education at the University of California, Berkeley studying philosophy and creative writing before earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Cinema at the University of Southern California in 1972. He continued his education at the University of California, Los Angeles enrolling in the Master of Fine Arts program and received his graduate degree in motion picture production in 1975. /sup> The following year, he wrote, produced and directed his first film, ''Independence Day''. His 1984 film '' Heartbreakers'' was entered into the 35th Berlin International Film Festival. /sup> In 1988, Roth wrote and directed the television film ''Dead Solid Perfect''. Over the course of his career, Roth has written, produced, and directed several television and feature films and episodes. Television series he has worked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles Times
The ''Los Angeles Times'' (abbreviated as ''LA Times'') is a daily newspaper that started publishing in Los Angeles in 1881. Based in the LA-adjacent suburb of El Segundo since 2018, it is the sixth-largest newspaper by circulation in the United States. The publication has won more than 40 Pulitzer Prizes. It is owned by Patrick Soon-Shiong and published by the Times Mirror Company. The newspaper’s coverage emphasizes California and especially Southern California stories. In the 19th century, the paper developed a reputation for civic boosterism and opposition to labor unions, the latter of which led to the bombing of its headquarters in 1910. The paper's profile grew substantially in the 1960s under publisher Otis Chandler, who adopted a more national focus. In recent decades the paper's readership has declined, and it has been beset by a series of ownership changes, staff reductions, and other controversies. In January 2018, the paper's staff voted to unionize and final ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Laskin
Michael may refer to: People * Michael (given name), a given name * Michael (surname), including a list of people with the surname Michael Given name "Michael" * Michael (archangel), ''first'' of God's archangels in the Jewish, Christian and Islamic religions * Michael (bishop elect), English 13th-century Bishop of Hereford elect * Michael (Khoroshy) (1885–1977), cleric of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada * Michael Donnellan (1915–1985), Irish-born London fashion designer, often referred to simply as "Michael" * Michael (footballer, born 1982), Brazilian footballer * Michael (footballer, born 1983), Brazilian footballer * Michael (footballer, born 1993), Brazilian footballer * Michael (footballer, born February 1996), Brazilian footballer * Michael (footballer, born March 1996), Brazilian footballer * Michael (footballer, born 1999), Brazilian footballer Rulers =Byzantine emperors= *Michael I Rangabe (d. 844), married the daughter of Emperor Nikephoros ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dixie K
Dixie, also known as Dixieland or Dixie's Land, is a nickname for all or part of the Southern United States. While there is no official definition of this region (and the included areas shift over the years), or the extent of the area it covers, most definitions include the U.S. states below the Mason–Dixon line that seceded and comprised the Confederate States of America, almost always including the Deep South. The term became popularized throughout the United States by songs that nostalgically referred to the American South. Region Geographically, ''Dixie'' usually means the eleven Southern states that seceded from the United States of America in late 1860 and early 1861 to form the Confederate States of America. They are listed below in order of secession: #South Carolina #Mississippi #Florida #Alabama #Georgia #Louisiana #Texas #Virginia #Arkansas #North Carolina #Tennessee Although Maryland is rarely considered part of Dixie today, it is below the Mason–Dixon l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Jacobsen
Peter Erling Jacobsen (born March 4, 1954) is an American professional golfer and commentator on Golf Channel and NBC. He has played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. He has won seven events on the PGA Tour and two events on the Champions Tour, both majors. Early years Jacobsen was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from Portland’s Lincoln High School.Meehan, Brian. Jacobsen works at golf, but attitude is natural. ''The Oregonian'', August 27, 2004. Jacobsen played college golf at the University of Oregon. He turned professional in 1976 after winning the Oregon Open as an amateur. He is one of golf's most colorful personalities, which makes him one of the more popular players with fans. Professional career PGA Tour Jacobsen qualified for the PGA Tour in his first attempt, finishing in 19th place at the 1976 qualifying tournament. He made steady progress during his first few seasons on the tour, before capturing his first title in 1980 at the Buick-Goodwr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Hayes
Ronald G. Hayes (February 26, 1929 – October 1, 2004) was an American television actor who, as an activist in the environmental movement, worked for the establishment of the first Earth Day, observed on April 22, 1970. He was a member of the Sierra Club and a founder of the ecological interest group Wilderness World. On television, Hayes guest starred in ''Bat Masterson'', in a recurring role as Wyatt Earp (1959 to 1961) and again as Jeremy French (1960). Hayes was a regularly seen face, in various characters showing a wide range of acting skill, on Gunsmoke (TV series). He also played a blinded U.S. Army captain in an episode of ''Don't Call Me Charlie!'' (1962), and he also co-starred in the ABC Western comedy '' The Rounders'' (1966) and portrayed Lincoln Vail in the syndicated adventure series ''The Everglades'' (1961). Hayes also guest starred in one episode of the High Chaparral and two episodes of ''Death Valley Days'' as the Editor of the newspaper reporting Custer' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Harrison (golfer)
Robert Harrison is the name of: Politics *Robert Harrison (Brownist) (died 1585), English Protestant Separatist * Robert Alexander Harrison (1833–1878), Ontario lawyer, judge, and political figure *Robert Dinsmore Harrison (1897–1977), U.S. Representative from Nebraska * Robert Leslie Harrison (1903–1966), Australian dairy farmer and Queensland Legislative Assemblyman *Bob Harrison (Australian politician) (born 1934), member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly *Robbie Harrison, Canadian politician Sports * Robert Harrison (footballer) (1911–1950), Scottish footballer * Robert Harrison (born 1973). President of the Paraguayan Football Association *Bob Harrison (American football) (1937–2016), American defensive lineman in the National Football League * Bob Harrison (American football coach) (1941–2022), American football coach * Bob Harrison (baseball) (born 1930), American baseball player * Bob Harrison (basketball) (born 1927), basketball player *Bob Harrison ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Finlayson
Kate name may refer to: People and fictional characters * Kate (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name or nickname * Gyula Káté (born 1982), Hungarian amateur boxer * Lauren Kate (born 1981), American author of young adult fiction * ten Kate, a Dutch toponymic surname originally meaning "at the house" Arts and entertainment * ''Kate'' (TV series), a British drama series (1970-1972) * ''Kate'' (film), a 2021 American action thriller film * An alternative title of "Crabbit Old Woman", a poem attributed to Phyllis McCormack * ''Kate'', a young adult novel by Valerie Sherrard * "Kate" (Ben Folds Five song), 1997 * "Kate" (Johnny Cash song), 1972 * "Kate", a song by Arty * "Kate (Have I Come Too Early, Too Late)", a song by Irving Berlin, 1947 * ''The Kate'', American TV series Ships * CSS ''Kate'', a Confederate blockade runner during the American Civil War * , a Union Navy steamer during the American Civil War * SS ''Kate'' (tug), a w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Durbin
John Durbin is an American actor. He is best known for playing Gul Lemec in the ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' 2-part episode "Chain of Command". Filmography * ''Take Out'' (2005) ... as Hershel Kammer * ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'' ** episode I Fall to Pieces ... as Ed * ''Angel'' ** episode Quickening ... as Dr. Fetvanovich * '' The Breed'' (2001) ... as Boudreaux * '' Star Trek: Voyager'' ** episode Critical Care ... as Alien Miner * '' The Huntress'' ** episode Scattered ... as Thin Man * '' Tully'' (2000) ... as Marshall * ''Providence'' ** episode The Kiss ... as Shopkeeper * '' Ride with the Devil'' (1999) ... as Skaggs * ''Dead Dogs'' (1999) ... as Gordon * '' A Will of Their Own'' (1998) ... as Sweatshop Foreman * ''Executive Power'' (1997) ... as Mr. Shank * '' The Shining'' ... as Horace 'Harry' Derwent * ''A Deadly Vision'' (1997) ... as Music store clerk * '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' ** episode A Simple Investigation ... as Traidy * ''Kansas City'' (1996) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linda Dona
Linda may refer to: As a name * Linda (given name), a female given name (including a list of people and fictional characters so named) * Linda (singer) (born 1977), stage name of Svetlana Geiman, a Russian singer * Anita Linda (born Alice Lake in 1924), Filipino film actress * Bogusław Linda (born 1952), Polish actor * Solomon Linda (1909–1962), South African Zulu musician, singer and composer who wrote the song "Mbube" which later became "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" Places * Linda, California, a census-designated place * Linda, Missouri, a ghost town * Linda, Tasmania, Australia, a ghost town * Linda, Georgia, village in Abkhazia, Georgia * Linda, Bashkortostan, village in Bashkortostan, Russia * Linda Valley, Tasmania * 7169 Linda, an asteroid * Linda, a small lunar crater - see Delisle (crater) Music * ''Linda'' (Linda George album), 1974 * ''Linda'' (Linda Clifford album), 1977 * ''Linda'' (Miguel Bosé album), 1978 ** "Linda" (Miguel Bosé song), the title song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Akin
Billy may refer to: * Billy (name), a name (and list of people with the name) Animals * Billy (dog), a dog breed * Billy (pigeon), awarded the Dickin Medal in 1945 * Billy (pygmy hippo), a pet of U.S. President Calvin Coolidge * Billy, a young male domestic goat Film * Billy (''Black Christmas''), a character from ''Black Christmas'' * Billy (''Saw''), a puppet from ''Saw'' * '' Billy: The Early Years'', a 2008 biographical film about Billy Graham Literature * ''Billy'' (novel), a 1990 novel by Whitley Strieber * ''Billy'', a 2002 biography of Billy Connolly by Pamela Stephenson Music Musicals * ''Billy'' (musical), a musical based on Billy Liar * ''Billy'', a 1969 Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Gene Allen and Ron Dante Albums * ''Billy'' (Samiam album) (1992) * ''Billy'' (Feedtime album) Songs * "Billy" (Kathy Linden song), a 1958 song by Kathy Linden * "Billy", a 1986 song by Céline Dion from '' The Best of Celine Dion'' * "Billy", a 1973 son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bibi Besch
Bibi Besch (born Bibiana Maria Köchert; February 1, 1942 – September 7, 1996) was an Austrian-American film, television, and stage actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Dr. Carol Marcus in the science fiction film '' Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'' (1982). Her other notable film roles were in ''Who's That Girl'' (1987), ''Steel Magnolias'' (1989), and '' Tremors'' (1990). Besch also appeared in a number of television productions, including the television film ''The Day After'' (1983) and ''The Jeff Foxworthy Show'', and received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Early life Bibiana Maria Köchert was born in Vienna in 1942, the younger of two daughters born to theater actress Gusti Huber, who starred in German films during World War II, and Gotfrid Köchert, an Austrian racing driver, who served in the Wehrmacht. She had an elder sister, Christiana Barbara Köchert. Gusti and her two daughters remained in Vienna throughout World War II, immigrating to the Unite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
