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Honeymoon In Vegas
''Honeymoon in Vegas'' is a 1992 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Andrew Bergman and starring James Caan, Nicolas Cage and Sarah Jessica Parker. Plot Private Detective ("Private eye") Jack Singer (Nicolas Cage) swore to his mother on her deathbed that he would never marry. His girlfriend, Betsy (Sarah Jessica Parker) wants to get married and start a family, and he proposes a quick Las Vegas marriage. They check into the Bally's Casino Resort. Before the wedding, however, a wealthy professional gambler, Tommy Korman (James Caan), notices Betsy has a striking resemblance to his beloved late wife, Donna. He arranges a crooked poker game (with Jerry Tarkanian as one of the other players) that prompts Jack to borrow $65,000 after being dealt a straight flush (7-8-9-10-Jack of clubs), only to lose to the gambler's higher straight flush (8-9-10-Jack-Queen of hearts); Tommy offers to erase the debt in exchange for spending the weekend with Betsy. After Tommy agre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Bergman
Andrew Bergman (born February 20, 1945) is an American screenwriter, film director, and novelist. His best-known films include '' Blazing Saddles'', '' The In-Laws'', '' The Freshman'' and ''Striptease''. Early life Born to a Jewish family, Bergman graduated from Binghamton University in 1965 and earned a PhD in American history from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1970. His dissertation, a study of Depression-era Hollywood films, was published in 1971 by NYU Press under the title ''We're in the Money: Depression America and Its Films''. He also wrote ''James Cagney: The Pictorial Treasury of Film Stars''. Career Screenwriting Bergman broke into the film industry by writing the original screenplay (titled ''Tex X'') that served as the basis for Mel Brooks's classic '' Blazing Saddles'' (1974), and was among the co-writers who adapted it into its final state. He was later the sole creator of the TV sitcom pilot adaptation called "Black Bart" starring Louis Gossett Jr. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Capodice
John Capodice (born December 25, 1941) . ''TVSA.org''. is an American character actor. Acting career Television Capodice was born in Chicago, Illinois. He began his film and television career in the late 1970s. His first role was in the ABC-TV soap opera ''Ryan's Hope'', where he appeared in six episodes as Lloyd Lord. He had guest roles on numerous other TV series, including ''Spenser: For Hire'', ''Kate & Allie'', ''Murphy Brown'', ''Knots Landing'', ''Hunter (1984 U.S. TV series), Hunter'', and ''Law & Order''. He appeared on the series ''Moonlighting (TV series), Moonlighting'' in 1989 and performed as a guest star in an episode of National Broadcasting Company, NBC-TV's ''Will & Grace'' (episode 1.19), in the role of the plumber who suffers a heart attack. His most recent TV appeara ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Culver Studios
The Culver Studios is a movie studio in Culver City, California. Originally created by silent movie pioneer Thomas H. Ince, classics from Hollywood's Golden Age were filmed there. It is currently owned by Hackman Capital Partners, which completely modernized the lot — more than doubling its size — for next-generation entertainment, while preserving the site's historic structures. The studios have operated under a multitude of names: Ince Studio (1918-1925), De Mille Studios (1925–1928), Pathé Studios (1928–1931), RKO-Pathé Studios (1931–1935), Selznick International Pictures (1935–1956), Desilu-Culver Studios (1956–1970), Culver City Studios (1970–1977), and Laird International Studios (1977–1986). Through all these name changes, the site was also commonly called "40 Acres" by entertainment industry insiders, although it was never actually in size. Many classics from Hollywood's Golden Age were filmed there, including ''Gone with the Wind'' (1939), '' A Star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Film Institute
The American Film Institute (AFI) is an American nonprofit film organization that educates filmmakers and honors the heritage of the motion picture arts in the United States. AFI is supported by private funding and public membership fees. Leadership The institute is composed of leaders from the film, entertainment, business, and academic communities. The board of trustees is chaired by Kathleen Kennedy and the board of directors chaired by Robert A. Daly guide the organization, which is led by President and CEO, film historian Bob Gazzale. Prior leaders were founding director George Stevens Jr. (from the organization's inception in 1967 until 1980) and Jean Picker Firstenberg (from 1980 to 2007). History The American Film Institute was founded by a 1965 presidential mandate announced in the Rose Garden of the White House by Lyndon B. Johnson—to establish a national arts organization to preserve the legacy of American film heritage, educate the next generation of filmmaker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruno Mars
Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his stage performances, retro showmanship, and for performing in a wide range of musical styles, including pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, disco, and rock. Mars is accompanied by his band, the Hooligans, who play a variety of instruments, such as electric guitar, bass, piano, keyboards, drums, and horns, and also serve as backup singers and dancers. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Mars moved to Los Angeles in 2003 to pursue a musical career. In 2009, he co-founded the production team The Smeezingtons, responsible for various successful singles for Mars himself and other artists. He rose to fame in 2010 buoyed by the success of "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B and " Billionaire" by Travie McCoy, both of which featured his vocals. That year, Mars released his debut studio album ''Doo-Wops & Hooligans'', which blended pop with reg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Stein
Benjamin Jeremy Stein (born November 25, 1944) is an American writer, lawyer, actor, comedian, and commentator on political and economic issues. He began his career as a speechwriter for U.S. presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford before entering the entertainment field as an actor, comedian, and game show host. He is best known on screen as the economics teacher in ''Ferris Bueller's Day Off'', as the host of ''Win Ben Stein's Money'', and as Dr. Arthur Neuman in '' The Mask'' and ''Son of the Mask''. Stein also co-wrote and starred in the 2008 propaganda film '' Expelled'' promoting pseudoscientific intelligent design creationist claims of persecution. Stein is the son of economist and writer Herbert Stein, who worked at the White House under President Nixon. As a character actor he is well known for his droning, monotonous delivery. In comedy, he is known for his deadpan delivery. Early life Stein was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Mildred (née Fishman), a homemaker, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clearance Giddens
Clearance Giddens is an African American Elvis impersonator from Melfa, Virginia, who has been billed as the "Black Elvis". He has appeared on ''The Arsenio Hall Show'' and the '' Geraldo Show'', and in the film ''Honeymoon in Vegas''. In the early 1990s, he also sang on stage in a duet with Jimmy Buffett singing " Jailhouse Rock". He is listed in the book ''I Am Elvis: A Guide to Elvis Impersonators''. Personal background Giddens is a house painter by trade and had worked as a painter for Crutchley Enterprises in Virginia for years. Some sources say he comes from Melfa, Virginia, but he actually grew up in Painter, Virginia which is a small town in Accomack County. He comes from a devoutly religious family. He grew up being raised by his parents, with his mother being an old fashioned type of God fearing Christian. His first guitar came from his mother. After he left school and to help support his family, he found work in the local fields. When Giddens began his Elvis act, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burton Gilliam
Burton Gilliam (born August 9, 1938) is an American actor. He is best known for memorable roles in several popular 1970s movies, such as '' Blazing Saddles'' and '' Paper Moon'', as well as comedic cameos in '' Back to the Future, Part III'' and ''Honeymoon in Vegas''. Biography Career Before acting, Gilliam was a member of the Coast Guard's boxing team, where he won 201 out of 217 fights. He remained in the boxing world for decades, working as a referee in California. While working as a fireman for the city of Dallas, Gilliam appeared in the role of "Floyd", the desk clerk, in the film '' Paper Moon''. He then went on to appear in such popular movies as '' Blazing Saddles'' and '' Back to the Future Part III''. Performing in ''Blazing Saddles'' was difficult for him, since he played a despicable racist who repeatedly hurls racial insults (including "nigger") at the black characters, especially the hero, played by Cleavon Little. Gilliam was so uncomfortable with his use of that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Shalhoub
Anthony Marc Shalhoub ( ; born October 9, 1953), is an American actor. His accolades include five Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, six Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Tony Award, and a Grammy Award nomination. He played Adrian Monk in the USA Network television series ''Monk'', Antonio Scarpacci in the NBC sitcom ''Wings'' and Abe Weissman on Amazon's ''The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel''. Shalhoub has also had a successful film career, with roles in films such as ''Quick Change'' (1990), ''Barton Fink'' (1991), ''Big Night'' (1996), ''Men in Black'', ''Gattaca'' (both 1997), ''Paulie,'' ''The Siege'' (both 1998), ''Galaxy Quest'' (1999), ''Spy Kids'', ''Thirteen Ghosts'', '' The Man Who Wasn't There'' (all 2001), and '' 1408'' (2007). For his work on Broadway, Shalhoub has received four Tony Award nominations, winning a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as Tewfiq Zakaria in ''The Band's Visit''. He has also provided voice work for the ''Cars'' franchise (2006†... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Bancroft
Anne Bancroft (born Anna Maria Louisa Italiano; September 17, 1931 – June 6, 2005) was an American actress. Respected for her acting prowess and versatility, Bancroft received an Academy Award, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Cannes Film Festival Award. She is one of only 24 thespians to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting. Associated with the method acting technique, having studied under Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio, Bancroft made her film debut in the noir thriller ''Don't Bother to Knock'' in 1952, and then appeared in 14 other films over the following five years. In 1958 Bancroft made her Broadway debut with the play ''Two for the Seesaw'', winning the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. The following year she portrayed Anne Sullivan in the original Broadway production of ''The Miracle Worker'', winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. Following her continued success on stage, Ban ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Costanzo
Robert Jason Costanzo (born October 20, 1942) is an American film, television and voice actor. He has an acting career spanning over 40 years and is often found playing surly New York City types such as crooks, low-level workers and policemen, and mixes both drama and comedy roles. He is also a prominent voice actor and often serves as a voice double for Danny DeVito. Early life Born in Brooklyn, New York, he is the son of actor Carmine Constanzo and is of Italian descent. He attended both the St. Francis Preparatory School and the St. Francis College. Career His first role was in the 1975 movie ''Dog Day Afternoon'' playing a cop, although this was an uncredited part. This was followed by a role as a paint store customer in the 1977 film ''Saturday Night Fever''. Other movie roles include '' Total Recall'', ''Die Hard 2'', ''Dick Tracy'', ''City Slickers'', and ''Down and Derby''. His television appearances are varied, with him appearing in ''Lois & Clark'', ''Boston Legal'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seymour Cassel
Seymour Joseph Cassel (January 22, 1935 – April 7, 2019) was an American actor who appeared in over 200 movies and television shows, and had a career that spanned over 50 years. Cassel first came to prominence in the 1960s in the pioneering independent films of writer/director John Cassavetes. The first of these was ''Too Late Blues'' (1961), followed by ''Faces (1968 film), Faces'' (1968), for which he was nominated for an Academy Awards, Academy Award and won a National Society of Film Critics, National Society of Film Critics Award. Cassel went on to appear in Cassavetes' ''Minnie and Moskowitz'' (1971), ''The Killing of a Chinese Bookie'' (1976), ''Opening Night (1977 film), Opening Night'' (1977), and ''Love Streams (film), Love Streams'' (1984). He also appeared in other notable films, including: ''Coogan's Bluff (film), Coogan's Bluff'' (1968), ''The Last Tycoon (1976 film), The Last Tycoon'' (1976), ''Valentino (1977 film), Valentino'' (1977), ''Convoy (1978 film), Convo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
