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Franny Rios
''The Nine'' is an American serial drama television series that aired on ABC from October 4, 2006 to August 8, 2007, for one season. The series was created by Hank Steinberg and produced by Warner Bros. Television. Plot Nine people, mostly strangers to each other, are linked together when they are held hostage in a bank robbery gone wrong. In each episode, viewers learn new details of the 52-hour standoff, of which only brief snippets are seen. The pilot episode establishes the events which the rest of the series will embellish. Two men enter the bank, armed, and quickly restrain both the security guard and an off-duty police officer. Viewers see details of what brought each person to the bank that day. Some time after the end of the standoff, the former hostages arrange a meeting with one another in an effort to stay in touch and help each other. Various characters also form relationships apart from the group and maintain regular contact with each other during the week, whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serial Drama
In television and radio programming, a serial is a show that has a continuing plot that unfolds in a sequential episode-by-episode fashion. Serials typically follow main story arcs that span entire television seasons or even the complete run of the series, and sometimes spinoffs, which distinguishes them from episodic television that relies on more stand-alone episodes. Worldwide, the soap opera is the most prominent form of serial dramatic programming. In the UK the serial began as a direct adaptations of well known literary works, usually consisting of a small number of episodes. Serials rely on keeping the full nature of the story hidden and revealing elements episode by episode, to encourage spectators to tune in to every episode to follow the plot. Often these shows employ recapping segments at the beginning and cliffhangers at the end of each episode. The invention of recording devices such as VCRs and DVRs along with the growing popularity of streaming services has made ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Wolf
Scott Richard Wolf (born June 4, 1968) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the television series ''Party of Five'' as Bailey Salinger, as Jake Hartman in ''Everwood'', as Chad Decker in ''V (2009 TV series), V'' and as Carson Drew in ''Nancy Drew (2019 TV series), Nancy Drew''. In film, he is best known for the cult classics ''Go (1999 film), Go'' and ''Double Dragon (film), Double Dragon''. Early life Wolf was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He is the son of Susan (née Levy) and Steven Wolf, a health care executive. Wolf was raised in a Reform Judaism, Reform Jewish family. He grew up in West Orange, New Jersey, and graduated in 1986 from West Orange High School (New Jersey), West Orange High School. His cousin is comedian and scriptwriter Josh Wolf (comedian), Josh Wolf. Wolf attended George Washington University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance in 1991. He also became a Brother of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternities and sororities, Fraternity. Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Channel 5 (UK)
Channel 5 is a British free-to-air public broadcast television channel launched in 1997. It is the fifth national terrestrial channel in the United Kingdom and is owned by Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American media conglomerate Paramount Global, which is grouped under Paramount Networks UK & Australia division. During ownership by the RTL Group, it was branded as Five between 16 September 2002 and 13 February 2011. Richard Desmond purchased the channel from RTL on 23 July 2010, announcing plans to invest more money in programming and return to the name Channel 5 with immediate effect, and it was relaunched on 14 February 2011. On 1 May 2014 the channel was acquired by Viacom (now Paramount Global) for £450 million (US$759 million). Channel 5 is a general entertainment channel that shows both internally commissioned programmes such as '' Our Yorkshire Farm'', '' The Gadget Show'', ''The Hotel Inspector'', and ''Can't Pay? We'll Take ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CTV Television Network
The CTV Television Network, commonly known as CTV, is a Canadian English-language terrestrial television network. Launched in 1961 and acquired by BCE Inc. in 2000, CTV is Canada's largest privately owned television network and is now a division of the Bell Media subsidiary of BCE. It is Canada's largest privately or commercially owned network consisting of 22 owned-and-operated stations nationwide and two privately owned affiliates, and has consistently been placed as Canada's top- rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival Global Television Network in key markets. Bell Media also operates additional CTV-branded properties, including the 24-hour national cable news network CTV News Channel and the secondary CTV Two television system. There has never been an official full name corresponding to the initials "CTV"; prior to CTV's launch in 1961, it was given the proposed branding of "Canadian Television Network" ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost (TV Series)
''Lost'' is an American science fiction drama television series created by Jeffrey Lieber, J. J. Abrams, and Damon Lindelof that aired on ABC from September 22, 2004, to May 23, 2010, over six seasons, comprising a total of 121 episodes. The show contains elements of supernatural fiction, and follows the survivors of a commercial jet airliner flying between Sydney and Los Angeles, after the plane crashes on a mysterious island somewhere in the South Pacific Ocean. Episodes typically feature a primary storyline set on the island, augmented by flashback or flashforward sequences which provide additional insight into the involved characters. Lindelof and Carlton Cuse serve as showrunners and are executive producers along with Abrams and Bryan Burk. Inspired by the 2000 Tom Hanks film ''Cast Away'', the show is told in a heavily serialized manner. Due to its large ensemble cast and the cost of filming primarily on location in Oahu, Hawaii, the series was one of the most expen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corey Stoll
Corey Stoll (born March 14, 1976) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Congressman Peter Russo on the Netflix political thriller series ''House of Cards'' (2013–2016), for which he received a Golden Globe nomination in 2013, and Dr. Ephraim Goodweather on the FX horror drama series ''The Strain'' (2014–2017). Since 2020, he has portrayed Michael Prince, a business rival to protagonist Bobby Axelrod, in the Showtime series '' Billions''. He was also a regular cast member on the NBC drama series '' Law & Order: LA'' (2010–2011) and portrayed Darren Cross / Yellowjacket in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Ant-Man'' (2015). Other notable roles include an off-Broadway performance of ''Intimate Apparel'' (2004), Ernest Hemingway in the romantic comedy film ''Midnight in Paris'' (2011) a performance for which he was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male, bulldog prosecutor Fred Wyshak in '' Black Mass'' (2015), astronaut Buzz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JoBeth Williams
Margaret JoBeth Williams (born December 6, 1948) is an American actress and television director. Her directorial debut with the 1994 short film ''On Hope'' earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. In 2009 she began serving as president of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation; she is President Emeritus of the foundation. Williams rose to prominence appearing in such films as '' Stir Crazy'' (1980), '' Poltergeist'' (1982), '' The Big Chill'' (1983), ''The Day After'' (1983), ''Teachers'' (1984), and '' Poltergeist II: The Other Side'' (1986). A three-time Emmy Award nominee, she was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her work in the TV movie ''Adam'' (1983) and the TV miniseries ''Baby M'' (1988). Her third nomination was for her guest role in the sitcom ''Frasier'' (1994). She also starred in the TV series ''The Client'' (1995–96) and had recurring roles in the TV series '' Dexter'' (2007) and ''Private Practice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bonita Friedericy
Bonita Anne Friedericy (born October 10, 1961) is an American actress, best known for her role as Diane Beckman in the NBC series ''Chuck''. Her husband is actor John Billingsley. Early life Friedericy was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, was raised in Palos Verdes, California, and worked as a teacher for nearly 13 years to help supplement her acting income. Career In the 1990s, she began her career on stage, and won Ovation Award for her role in the Los Angeles production of ''Our Country's Good''. She later guest-starred in a number of television shows, such as ''Malcolm in the Middle'', ''Veronica Mars'', ''Star Trek: Enterprise'', ''Criminal Minds'', ''Bones'', ''Dharma & Greg'', ''Parks and Recreation'', '' The Nine'', ''The West Wing'', ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', ''Castle'', ''Monk''. In film, Friedericy appeared in ''Christmas with the Kranks'', ''Alien Raiders'', ''Paranormal Activity 3'', and '' The Lords of Salem''. From 2007 to 2012, Friedericy starred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veronica Cartwright
Veronica Cartwright (born April 20, 1949) is a British-American actress. She is known for appearing in science fiction and horror films, and has earned numerous accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Award nominations. As a child actress, she appeared in supporting roles in '' The Children's Hour'' and '' The Birds'', the latter of which was Cartwright's first commercial success. She made her transition into mainstream, mature roles with 1978's ''Invasion of the Body Snatchers''. The following year, she played Lambert in the science-fiction horror film ''Alien'', which earned her recognition and a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. She additionally appeared in the films '' The Right Stuff'' and ''The Witches of Eastwick'' which earned her praise, and in the 1990s, received three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series, one of which was for her role on '' ER'' and two of which were for her role in ''The X-Files''. Early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lillian Hurst
Lillian Hurst (born August 13, 1943) is a Puerto Rican actress and comedian, She made her debut as a television comedian in the early-1960s. She has worked in film, stage and television productions in the United States. Early life Hurst was born in the Villa Palmeras neighborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Her father owned the "Farmacia Imperial" ("Imperial Pharmacy"), located in Barrio Obrero, Santurce. She received her primary and secondary education in San Juan, the capital.Profile prpop.org; accessed July 11, 2016. At an early age, she informed her parents that she wanted to be an actress. They soon enrolled her in Ana Santisteban's modeling academy. In 1960, when she was 17 years old, she was discovered by producer Gaspar Pumarejo. Career In 1960, Hurst was contracted and she starred in ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Lively
Eric Lawrence Lively (né Brown; born July 31, 1981) is an American actor. He played the role of Andy Evans in '' Speak'' (2004), Carey Bell in ''So Weird'' (1999–2001), and Mark Wayland in ''The L Word'' (2005). Early life Eric Lawrence Lively was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He has a sister, actress Blake Lively, half-sisters Lori and Robyn Lively, and a half-brother, Jason Lively, who played Rusty in ''National Lampoon's European Vacation''. He is the son of actor Ernie Lively (''né'' Ernest Wilson Brown Jr.) and talent manager Elaine Lively (''née'' McAlpin). All of his four siblings have been in the entertainment industry. Career Lively's first film was as a baby in the 1983 film '' Brainstorm''. After graduating from high school, Lively moved to New York City to study photography, his first passion. He studied photography at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City. At one time, he was an Abercrombie and Fitch model. He guest starred on an episode of ''Full ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Sullivan
Susan Michaela Sullivan (born November 18, 1944) is an American actress. Sullivan is best known for her roles as Lenore Curtin Delaney on the NBC daytime soap opera '' Another World'' (1971–76), as Lois Adams on the ABC sitcom ''It's a Living'' (1980–81), as Maggie Gioberti Channing on the CBS primetime soap opera '' Falcon Crest'' (1981–90), as Kitty Montgomery on the ABC sitcom ''Dharma & Greg'' (1997–2002), and as Martha Rodgers on '' Castle'' (2009–2016). She earned an Emmy nomination for Lead Actress for the role of Julie Farr in the 1978 series '' Julie Farr, M.D.'' and a Golden Globe nomination for Supporting Actress for her role in ''Dharma & Greg''. Life and career Sullivan was born in New York City, the daughter of Helen (née Rockett) and Brendan Sullivan, an advertising executive. She was raised on Long Island in Freeport, Nassau County, where she graduated from Freeport High School in 1960. She earned a BA in drama from Hofstra University in 1964. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
