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In Too Deep (1999 Film)
''In Too Deep'' is a 1999 American crime thriller film directed by Michael Rymer from a screenplay written by Michael Henry Brown and Paul Aaron. The film stars Omar Epps, LL Cool J, Nia Long, Stanley Tucci, Hill Harper and Pam Grier. Plot Jeffrey Cole (Omar Epps) is a recent graduate of the Cincinnati police academy who dreams of working undercover. Cole manages to get an undercover assignment the day of graduation and earns the praise of his superiors. He is soon given the task of taking down statewide crack dealer Dwayne Gittens ( LL Cool J), an underworld boss so powerful that his nickname is "God". Gittens is known as a family man and a man of the people, contributing to his community and helping those in need. However, there is another side to him, a ruthless leader of a criminal empire who will torture or kill anyone without question. Gittens controls eighty percent of the drug traffic in Cincinnati, controls many of his opponents through bribery or intimidation, and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Rymer
Michael Rymer (born 1 March 1963 in Melbourne) is an Australian television and film director, best known for his work on the re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica'' TV series, for which he directed the pilot miniseries and several episodes of the series. He also directed '' In Too Deep'' and ''Queen of the Damned''. Rymer attended film school at the University of Southern California. Filmography *''Dead Sleep'' (1990) *'' Angel Baby'' (1995) *'' Allie and Me'' (1997) *'' In Too Deep'' (1999) *''Perfume'' (2001) *''Queen of the Damned'' (2002) *''Battlestar Galactica'' (2003) *''Battlestar Galactica'' (2004–2009) *''Revolution'' (2009) *'' Face to Face'' (2011) *'' American Horror Story: Asylum'' (2012) *''Hannibal'' (2013–2015) *''Deadline Gallipoli'' (2015) *''The Man in the High Castle'' (2015) *''Jessica Jones'' (2015) *'' Picnic at Hanging Rock'' (2018) (2 episodes) Awards Rymer won the award of Best Dramatic Feature at the 2012 Byron Bay International Film Festival T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drug Enforcement Administration
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA; ) is a Federal law enforcement in the United States, United States federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Justice tasked with combating drug trafficking and distribution within the U.S. It is the lead agency for domestic enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act, sharing concurrent jurisdiction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection although the DEA has sole responsibility for coordinating and pursuing U.S. drug investigations both domestically and abroad. The DEA has an DEA Office of National Security Intelligence, intelligence unit that is also a member of the United States Intelligence Community, U.S. Intelligence Community. While the unit is part of the DEA chain-of-command, it also reports to the Director of National Intelligence. History and mandate The Drug Enforcement Administration was established on July 1, 1973, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sticky Fingaz
Kirk Jones (born November 3, 1973), better known by his stage name Sticky Fingaz, is an American hardcore rapper, record producer, and actor best known as a member of multi-platinum hardcore rap group Onyx. Sticky Fingaz was discovered by Jam Master Jay of Run-D.M.C., who signed Onyx on his label JMJ Records provided that Sticky would be in the group. His signature lazy eye, raspy voice, and boundless energy brought attention to the group, and he became the frontman. Onyx went on to release three top-selling albums before Sticky Fingaz began his solo career. Sticky Fingaz starred in more than 80 films and television shows. In 1993, he made his acting debut in Forest Whitaker's award-winning HBO drama ''Strapped''. His feature film credits include Spike Lee's '' Clockers'', '' In Too Deep'', ''Lockdown'', ''Doing Hard Time'' and '' Breaking Point'', but is best known for his role as "Tyrone" in ''Next Friday''. He made his television debut in ''New York Undercover'' and ''Nash ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aunjanue Ellis
Aunjanue L. Ellis ( born February 21, 1969) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in the films ''Men of Honor'' (2000), ''The Caveman's Valentine'' (2001), ''Undercover Brother'' (2002), '' Ray'' (2004), '' The Express: The Ernie Davis Story'' (2008), '' The Taking of Pelham 123'' (2009) and ''The Help'' (2011). In 2021, Ellis starred in the critically acclaimed film ''King Richard'', which earned her nominations for the Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, British Academy Film Award, and Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress. On television, Ellis had recurring roles in the ABC police drama series ''High Incident'' (1996–1997), ''The Practice'' (1999), ''True Blood'' (2008), and ''The Mentalist'' (2010–2013), and played roles in a number of television films, such as '' Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story'' (2009), '' Abducted: The Carlina White Story'' (2013), and '' The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel'' (2020). In 2015, Ellis played the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guillermo DÃaz (actor)
Guillermo DÃaz (born March 22, 1975) is an American actor. He is known for films ''Half Baked'' (1998), '' 200 Cigarettes'' (1999) and '' Stonewall'' (1995). He is best known for his role as Diego "Huck" Muñoz in the drama series ''Scandal''. DÃaz has made guest appearances on ''Chappelle's Show'', ''Law & Order'', '' Weeds'', '' ER'', ''Broad City'', and ''Girls''. Early life and career DÃaz was born in New Jersey to Cuban parents, and grew up in Washington Heights, Manhattan. In 1994, he landed his first speaking role as Spike in Boaz Yakin's ''Fresh''. From there he began working on ''Party Girl'' as Leo, Parker Posey's roommate. His next role was a drag queen (La Miranda) in Nigel Finch's '' Stonewall''. In 1996, DÃaz worked in Jim McKay's '' Girls Town'' as Dylan, after which he appeared in ''I'm Not Rappaport''. DÃaz played Paco de la Vega al Camino Cordoba Jose Cuervo Sanchez Rodriguez Jr., a high school gang member in ''High School High''. He later appeared in ''F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karina Arroyave
Karina Arroyave (born July 16, 1969) is a Colombian-American actress and playwright. Best known as Bianca Walsh on ‘’As the World Turns’’ (1988-1994), Jamey Ferrel on ‘’ 24’’ (2001-2002), Meirce on ‘’The Blacklist’’ (2021-2022) and Karla Cordova on Orange is the New Black (2019). Life and career Karina Arroyave was born in Colombia and moved to New York City at the age of 1. She studied acting at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and later studied comedic acting at The Groundlings in Los Angeles. She made her stage debut playing the title role in ''Marisol'' at the Louisville Humana Festival. In 1993, she made her Broadway debut in the Jane Bowles' play ''In the Summer House''. From 1988 to 1994, Karina starred as Bianca Marquez Walsh in the CBS daytime soap opera ''As the World Turns''. She made her film debut in 1989 drama film '' Lean On Me'' opposite Morgan Freeman and Beverly Todd. She later had supporting roles in the films ''Falling Down'' (1993), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philip Akin
Philip Akin (born April 18, 1950) is a Canadian actor. Akin has had roles in major American films such as '' The Sum of All Fears'', ''S.W.A.T.'', and '' Get Rich or Die Tryin'''. He has also done much voice work, including voicing the character of Bishop for the ''X-Men'' animated series and Tripp Hansen in ''Monster Force''. Life and career Akin was born in Kingston, Jamaica, as a middle brother of five sons. His parents moved to Oshawa, Ontario in 1953, and he and his brothers followed suit the next year. He has lived in Ontario ever since. Shortly after attending high school, Akin attended Toronto's Ryerson Theatre School. In 1975, he became the school's first acting graduate, landing a role just a few days later in a Shaw Festival production of '' Caesar and Cleopatra''. In 1983, Akin began studying Yoshinkan aikido and is presently a 5th degree black belt in that art. He has also trained in Jing Mo kung fu and t'ai chi ch'uan. Akin first came to prominence in the early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and DJ. Early life Jermaine Dupri Mauldin was born on September 23, 1972, the son of Tina (Mosley) and Michael Mauldin, a Columbia Records executive. Dupri's promising musical career began before he was even 10 years old. His father, also an Atlanta talent manager, had coordinated a Diana Ross show in 1982; to the delight of concert-goers, Dupri managed to get on-stage and dance along with Ross. Dupri got his start as a dancer for the hip hop group Whodini when he was twelve. He made an appearance in their music video for the song " Freaks Come Out at Night". He began performing around the country, appearing with Herbie Hancock and Cameo before he opened the New York Fresh Festival, with Run-D.M.C., Whodini, and Grandmaster Flash. Career 1992–1996: Early career and breakthrough In 1990, he produced his first act, the female hip hop trio Silk Ty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Patrick Harvey
Donald Patrick Harvey II (born May 31, 1960) is an American actor. Early life Harvey was born and raised in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, the sixth of eight children. He started acting while attending Lake Shore High School, having performed in several shows before graduating in 1978. He then moved on to the University of Michigan, where he studied English and economics along with two years of classical ballet. Upon his 1982 graduation from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree, he attended the Yale School of Drama and received a Master of Fine Arts degree in acting in 1985. After graduation, he moved to New York City to pursue film, television and theatre work. Career Harvey began appearing in films in the late 1980s and has appeared in over 70 feature films. One of his first roles was as a dirty cop in Brian de Palma's film ''The Untouchables''. The following year, Harvey had one of his more prominent screen roles as " Black Sox" conspirator Swede Risberg in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivonne Coll
Ivonne Coll Mendoza (born June 18, 1947) is a Puerto Rican actress. She was Miss Puerto Rico in 1967 and competed in the Miss Universe pageant the same year. She later became an actress, appearing in films such as ''The Godfather Part II'' and '' Lean on Me'' and television series including '' Switched at Birth'', ''Glee'', and ''Teen Wolf''. From 2014 to 2019, Coll starred as Alba Villanueva in the CW comedy-drama series ''Jane the Virgin''. Early years Coll was born on June 18, 1947 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, where she received her primary and secondary education. Her mother, Rosita Mendoza, was a celebrated hairstylist in Puerto Rico. She also has a sister, Millie. After Coll was born, her father left Puerto Rico for New York City, leaving Coll and her mother behind. When Coll was 10, she and her family moved to the capital of Puerto Rico, San Juan; they lived in the RÃo Piedras and Hato Rey municipalities of the city. Coll was an honor student and graduated from Nuestra Seà ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert LaSardo
Robert LaSardo is an American character actor. Early life LaSardo was born in Brooklyn, New York. He began his career studying at the High School of Performing Arts in New York City where he became an honors student, before attending the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. He spent four years in the U.S. Navy. For two of those years, he handled Navy attack dogs in the Aleutian Islands. Career LaSardo started his acting career in 1987 with the independent film ''China Girl'' by Abel Ferrara. After several smaller roles he appeared in such TV series as ''The X-Files'', ''CSI: Miami'', ''Nip/Tuck'' and '' Femme Fatales'', most often playing bad guys, in particular drug dealers or gang leaders. He also appeared in feature films as bad guys in several movies, including ''Waterworld'' and '' The Mule''. He has appeared often in independent horror movies, such as in ''The Human Centipede 3 (Final Sequence)'', ''Autopsy'', and ''Parlor''. In 2020, he appeared in '' Hope for the Holidays'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Canada
Ronald Ellis Canada (born May 3, 1949) is an American actor with a specialty in portraying judges and detectives. He is best known for '' One on One'' (2001–2004), ''The Shield'' (2003–2004), and '' Lone Star'' (1996). Career Following completion of the Michele Clark broadcast journalism program at Columbia University, under the guidance of producer Fred Friendly, Canada commenced his career as a television news reporter in 1971 at WBAL-TV. In 1974, he began his three-year tenure at WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C. For his work in the nation's capital, Canada was nominated twice for Regional Emmy Awards, receiving the award in 1977. The following year he received an A.P. Award for Outstanding Reporting. He began his acting career in 1978. While making the career transition he worked part-time as a broadcaster for The Voice of America (U.S. Information Agency). He studied acting at The Folger Theatre Group under the tutelage of Franchelle Stewart Dorn. He moved from D.C. to N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
