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Four Cops Shot
The 20th season of ''Law & Order'' premiered on NBC on September 25, 2009 which remained unchanged, for which it was moved from its previous time slot to air on Fridays at 8 p.m. ET for the NBC broadcast. ''L&O'' was moved to Monday nights on March 1, 2010, with a two-hour telecast at 9 p.m. ET, before settling into its new time slot at 10 p.m. the following week, March 8. During the season, ''The Jay Leno Show'' in primetime was canceled, and Leno returned to the 11:35 pm ''Tonight Show'' because of affiliate dissatisfaction. Three more episodes of ''Law & Order'' were ordered to fill the primetime gap, increasing the number of episodes for the season to 23. In early January 2010, NBC initially announced they were going to renew ''Law & Order'' for a 21st season. NBC's President of Primetime Entertainment at the time, Angela Bromstad, said, "I’m a "Law & Order" junkie... I wouldn’t want to be responsible for not having "Law & Order" break the record." However, on May 14, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Law & Order
''Law & Order'' is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf and produced by Wolf Entertainment, launching the '' Law & Order'' franchise. ''Law & Order'' aired its entire run on NBC, premiering on September 13, 1990, and completing its 20th season on May 24, 2010. On September 28, 2021, after an 11-year hiatus, NBC announced that the series would be revived for a 21st season, which premiered on February 24, 2022. The revival saw the debut of new regular cast members and the reprisal of District Attorney Jack McCoy and Detective Kevin Bernard by series veterans Sam Waterston and Anthony Anderson, respectively. On May 10, 2022, the series was renewed by NBC for a 22nd season, which premiered on September 22, 2022. Set and filmed in New York City, the series follows a two-part approach: the first half-hour is the investigation of a crime (usually murder) and apprehension of a suspect by New York City Police Department detectives; the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack McCoy
John James McCoy is a fictional character in the television drama ''Law & Order''. He was created by Dick Wolf and Michael S. Chernuchin and has been portrayed by Sam Waterston during both the show's original run from 1994 to 2010 and since its return in 2022. He is the longest-tenured character on the show, appearing in 18 seasons. He has appeared in 382 episodes of ''Law & Order'', four episodes of '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', two episodes of '' Law & Order: Trial by Jury'', two episodes of '' Homicide: Life on the Street'', and the made-for-TV movie '' Exiled''. Waterston's performance as McCoy on the New York–based series was so popular that it resulted in him being declared a "Living Landmark" by the New York Landmarks Conservancy, along with fellow longtime series cast member Jerry Orbach (who portrayed the popular police detective Lennie Briscoe for almost 12 years). Character overview Jack McCoy brings 24 years of experience with him as he is introduced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portia Reiners
Portia Sullivan Reiners (born March 8, 1990) is an American actress. She has worked in theater, television, and film. Her television career includes the role of Britney Jennings on ''One Life to Live''. Career Reiners began her acting career in theater at age seven, appearing as Oliver in the musical ''Oliver'', and then was signed to the Abrams Artists Agency at age ten. She began her television career in 2000 with the role of Lily Benton Montgomery in ''All My Children'', then had the role of Ada Dunne in ''As the World Turns'' in 2006. She then had the role of Britney Jennings on ''One Life to Live'' from 2006 through 2007. She also continued in theater, with roles including Annie in the musical ''Annie'', Catherine in ''The Children's Hour'', Baby June in the musical ''Gypsy'', and the starring role of Jenny Litnov in ''The Notebook'' at the McGinn-Cazale Theatre in New York City. In 2001, she played the role of Kasia Gruszka in the play ''More Lies about Jerzy'' at the Vineya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Nelson (actor)
Sean Nelson (born May 9, 1980) is an American actor. Nelson began his career as a child actor, receiving notice after his film debut in ''Fresh'' (1994), as the eponymous title character. Major roles in ''American Buffalo'' (1996) and ''The Wood'' (1999) followed, in addition to Nelson playing the recurring role of Jesse Bayliss on drama ''Sisters'' (1995−96). Nelson has continued acting in adulthood, predominantly in independent films and small roles on television. Nelson has won an Independent Spirit Award and received a Sundance Film Festival Award, both for his role in ''Fresh''. Early life Nelson was born in the Co-op City section of the Bronx, New York, in a working class family. He is the son of Aubrey, a mechanical engineer, and Sonia Nelson. In 1988, he enrolled at a local acting school; Nelson's mother had originally wanted her son to learn the piano and take voice lessons, but the instructor decided Nelson should study acting instead. As a teenager, Nelson attend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Michael Bolger
John Michael Bolger (born June 27, 1956) is an American actor who resides in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan's Westside. Bolger appeared in Michael Mann's '' Public Enemies'', portraying 1930s East Chicago, Indiana detective Martin Zarkovich. Most recently Bolger has been seen on television in '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', ''Law & Order: Criminal Intent'' and ''Blind Justice''. Bolger is perhaps most well known for his three-season run in the NBC hit series ''Third Watch'' where series fans know him as FDNY Lieutenant Johnson. His television credits span twenty years and include ''NYPD Blue'', ''Brooklyn South'', ''Beauty and the Beast'' and '' ER'' among others. Bolger has been seen in the films ''Carlito's Way'' (starring Al Pacino) and ''Twins'' (starring Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian and American actor, film producer, businessman, retired professional bodybuilder and politici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camille Chen
Camille Chen (born September 1, 1979) is a Taiwanese-born American actress. Early life, education, and career Born in Taiwan but raised in the U.S., Chen attended the University of Texas at Austin and then began her career in show business, doing voiceover work for the English version of anime television series such as '' Lost Universe'' and '' the Devil.'' Chen's first feature film roles were uncredited appearances as Miss New Hampshire in the 2000 film, '' Miss Congeniality'', and as a cheerleader in the 2002 film, ''The New Guy''. Later career From 2006 to 2007, Chen had a regular recurring role as Samantha Li on ''Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip''. She guest-starred on the 2009 episode of '' Law & Order'', " Just a Girl in the World" as Emma Kim, first thought to be the target of a serial killer, but later discovered to be the murderer herself. On stage, Chen portrayed "Christmas Eve" in a 2012 Los Angeles production of '' Avenue Q''. In 2016, Chen starred in ''Poor Todd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ned Eisenberg
Ned Eisenberg (January 13, 1957 – February 27, 2022) was an American actor known for his recurring role on ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' as Roger Kressler. Early life and education Eisenberg grew up in the Riverdale, Bronx, Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx. He graduated from Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, Riverdale Junior High School in 1972 and from there went on to the Performing Arts High School, a subsidiary of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. He described himself as a "street-style" actor, coming up through the ranks rather than academic programs, and his training included jazz-dance classes with Betsy Haug. Career Eisenberg had a leading role in the film ''Key Exchange'' (1985), followed by a major tour of the Broadway theatre, Broadway play ''Brighton Beach Memoirs'', and guest starred on various 1980s television series such as ''The Equalizer (1985 TV series), The Equalizer'' and ''Miami Vice''. This led to a starring role in the television comedy ''The Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Alan Basche
David Alan Basche (born August 25, 1968) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Todd Beamer in the film '' United 93'', directed by Paul Greengrass. He has been a series regular on many TV comedies and dramas, and has also appeared in films directed by Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Paul Greengrass, Shawn Levy, Robert Zemeckis, and Michael Patrick King. Life and career Basche was born in Hartford, Connecticut. His first acting role was in a school production of ''The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' when he was in the sixth grade at West Hartford's Norfeldt Elementary School. Basche, who describes his demeanor then as an "angry, smart-ass kid," tried out for and landed the lead role after a school counselor suggested he take up acting to channel some of his anger and emotion. Basche appeared in several plays presented by the Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center while he was a student at King Philip Middle School, and he had roles in 10 school plays during his fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Driver
Adam Douglas Driver (born November 19, 1983) is an American actor. He is the recipient of various accolades, including nominations for two Academy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award; making him one of few performers nominated for the Triple Crown of Acting. Driver made his Broadway debut in ''Mrs. Warren's Profession'' (2010) and subsequently appeared in '' Man and Boy'' (2011). He rose to prominence with a supporting role in the HBO comedy-drama series ''Girls'' (2012–2017), for which he received three consecutive Primetime Emmy nominations. Driver began his film career in supporting roles in Steven Spielberg's ''Lincoln'' (2012), Noah Baumbach's ''Frances Ha'' (2012), and the Coen Brothers' '' Inside Llewyn Davis'' (2013). He won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his lead role in the drama '' Hungry Hearts'' (2014). Driver gained wider recognition for playing Kylo Ren in the ''Star Wars'' sequel trilogy (2015–2019). He starred as a poet in Jim Jarmusch's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annaleigh Ashford
Annaleigh Amanda Ashford (née Swanson; born June 25, 1985) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is known for her work on television as Betty DiMello on the Showtime period drama ''Masters of Sex'', and on Broadway as Lauren in '' Kinky Boots'' (2013–14) and her Tony Award–winning performance as Essie Carmichael in '' You Can't Take it With You'' (2014–15). In 2017, Ashford starred in the critically acclaimed, limited-run revival of '' Sunday in the Park with George'' opposite Jake Gyllenhaal. She released her debut recording '' Lost in the Stars: Live at 54 Below'' in 2015. Ashford's other notable film and television credits include '' Unbelievable'' (2019), '' Bad Education'' (2019), the FX drama '' Impeachment: American Crime Story'' (2021), and the CBS sitcom ''B Positive'' (2020–22). Early life Ashford was born in Denver on June 25, 1985, the daughter of Holli Swanson, an elementary school gym teacher, and Chris Swanson, a small-business owner. Ashford pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emil Skoda (Law & Order)
''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', a spin-off of the crime drama ''Law & Order'', follows the detectives who work in the "Special Victims Unit" of the 16th Precinct of the New York City Police Department, a unit that focuses on crimes involving rape, sexual assault, and child molestation, as well as any crime loosely connected with any of the three, such as domestic violence, kidnapping, and child abandonment. Since its debut in September 1999, the series has followed the career of Olivia Benson, as she progresses from the rank of Detective, working with a partner (initially Elliot Stabler, and later Nick Amaro), to Captain, replacing Donald Cragen as commanding officer of SVU, and then to Captain. The unit also has a prosecutor assigned from the District Attorney's office, and frequently interacts with medical examiners and psychiatrists. Three of the regular characters have appeared as regulars in other NBC series: Captain Donald Cragen (Florek), who was on the first three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth Olivet
Dr Elizabeth Olivet is a fictional character on the TV crime drama '' Law & Order''. She was portrayed by Carolyn McCormick from 1991 to 1997 and in 1999. The character was revived in 2002, although her appearances became much more infrequent; her last appearance on ''Law & Order'' occurred in 2009. Since the cancellation of ''Law & Order'', Olivet has continued to be seen very occasionally on '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', with her most recent appearance taking place in 2018. Olivet is one of only five characters who have appeared in all four of the ''Law & Order'' series set in New York City. The other four are Lennie Briscoe (Jerry Orbach), Ed Green ( Jesse L. Martin), Arthur Branch (Fred Dalton Thompson), and Elizabeth Rodgers ( Leslie Hendrix). Olivet and police psychiatrist Emil Skoda (J. K. Simmons) are the only ''Law & Order'' characters to make crossover appearances on ''New York Undercover'', another series produced by Dick Wolf. She has appeared in 75 episodes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
