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Jody Jaress
Jody Jaress is an American actress, director, writer and jazz and blues singer in the Los Angeles, California area. She began studying acting, singing, and dancing in the mid 1950s. Background Jaress was born in Ottawa, Illinois, and is the eldest daughter of realtor, John William "Bill" Schafer (1923–2017) from Marion, Illinois and Freda Ellen Jones Schafer (1921–2005), formerly of Johnston City, Illinois, who was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Association in Southern California. Jaress has two children, a son, JC Jaress (married to Anastasia King Jaress), and a daughter, Michele Lea Jaress (1967-1998). She divorced Michael F. Jaress, the father of her two children, in 1975. Early Days In Acting Jaress began her entertainment career at a very young age (1950s) in Michigan and has made appearances on stage, film, television and radio. Early in her acting endeavors, she received acclaim at the Will-O-Way Apprentice Theatre (Michigan) for her Command ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa is a city located at the confluence of the navigable Illinois River and Fox River in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. The Illinois River is a conduit for river barges and connects Lake Michigan at Chicago, to the Mississippi River, and North America's 25,000 mile river system. The population estimate was 18,742, as of 2020. It is the county seat of LaSalle County and it is the principal city of the Ottawa, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. History Ottawa occupies a place on the Illinois River that has long been one end of a portage trail between the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan. Here the river was reliably deep enough for canoes. The North Portage Trail connected the site over land and water to the Chicago River. Ottawa was the site of the first of the Lincoln–Douglas debates on August 21, 1858. During the Ottawa debate, Stephen A. Douglas, leader of the Democratic Party, openly accused Abraham Lincoln of forming a secret bipartisan group of Congressm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Z'Dar
Robert James Zdarsky (June 3, 1950 – March 30, 2015), better known by his stage name Robert Z'Dar, was an American character actor and film producer, best known for his role as officer Matt Cordell in the cult horror film ''Maniac Cop'' and its two sequels.Maniac Cop Actor Robert Z’Dar Dies at 64 time.com Z'Dar worked mainly in low-budget B-movies and direct-to-video features, but occasionally in mainstream Hollywood films and television. Due to his , a medical condition resulting in an enlarged jawline, Z'dar had a unique and easily recognizable look with a slightly sinister appearance, which aided his career as he usually portrayed villains. A prolific actor, Z'Dar appeare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dawn Fields
Dawn Fields is a Los Angeles based film producer, director and writer who has worked in the film and television industry since the 1990s. In 2015/2016, her short film '' Fragile Storm,'' starring Lance Henriksen (''Aliens'', ''Millennium''), Mackenzie Mason, and Jody Jaress, garnered numerous film festival awards. She is currently in development as the writer/director/producer of the Christmas horror/fantasy Zombie Elves and is also the writer/director/producer of the multi-award winningshort film FOUND and the romantic dramedy Touch. Before making the transition to writer/director, Fields worked as a producer, editor, assistant director, production manager and production assistant for such companies as Lucasfilm, Tristar, Twentieth Century Fox, Bret Ratner's Rat Productions, Orion, Lorimar, Morgan Creek, ABC, NBC/Universal and Aaron Spelling Productions. In the beginning of her career she worked on such notable projects as The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (with George Lucas) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tina Cole
Christina Yvonne Cole (born August 4, 1943) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Katie Miller Douglas on the sitcom ''My Three Sons'' (1967–1972). Family Cole is the daughter of Yvonne King and Buddy Cole. She has a sister, Cathy Green, and four children. Career Early in her acting career she had a recurring role as Sunny Day in the detective series '' Hawaiian Eye'' (1963). In 1963, she played the minor (uncredited) role of Ruth Stewart in ''Palm Springs Weekend'', a spring break party film set in Palm Springs, California. While her more famous role on ''My Three Sons'' was her role as Katie Miller Douglas, she also appeared previously in the series as a friend of Robbie (circa 1966), cast in the role of Joanne, before the Katie role was created. She also was on the show as Sherry in the fifth season. She had single appearances in various television series in the early 1970s, '' To Rome with Love,'' ''The Rookies'' and '' Adam-12.'' In 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
See Me
"See Me" is a single by Melanie Blatt written for the ''Robots'' movie. It peaked at #78 in the UK charts.''Music Week'', 17 April 2005linkRetrieved: October 20, 2006 The single was not released on the ''Robots'' soundtrack (making it a nonalbum single from Blatt), but used during the end credits of the film. Music video The video of the single includes footage of the movie Robots that intercut to scenes of Melanie, on a black background, dressed in different outfits, including a white suit with the left side of herself covered in silver diamonds, shown on the cover. She can also be seen singing in a ball chair or on a bed A bed is an item of furniture that is used as a place to sleep, rest, and relax. Most modern beds consist of a soft, cushioned mattress on a bed frame. The mattress rests either on a solid base, often wood slats, or a sprung base. Many beds ... as scenes from the movie play within the surfaces. Track list Song information Charts References Exter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dee Wallace
Deanna Wallace (née Bowers; born December 14, 1948), also known as Dee Wallace Stone, is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Mary Taylor, the mother in the 1982 blockbuster film ''E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial''. She is also known for her starring roles in several horror films including ''The Hills Have Eyes (1977 film), The Hills Have Eyes'' (1977), ''The Howling (film), The Howling'' (1981), ''Cujo (film), Cujo'' (1983) and ''Critters (film), Critters'' (1986). Early and personal life Wallace was born in Kansas City, Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Maxine (married and maiden names, née Nichols) and Robert Stanley Bowers. She attended Wyandotte High School, before attending the University of Kansas and obtaining an education degree. She briefly taught high school drama at Washington High School in her native Kansas City in the early 1970s. She was briefly married first to Barry Wallace and still uses his last name in her career. Their mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Roberts
Eric Anthony Roberts (born April 18, 1956) is an American actor. His career began with a leading role in ''King of the Gypsies'' (1978) for which he received his first Golden Globe Award nomination. He was nominated again at the Golden Globes for his role in Bob Fosse's ''Star 80'' (1983). Roberts' performance in ''Runaway Train'' (1985), as prison escapee Buck McGeehy, earned him a third Golden Globe nod and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He is the older brother of actress Julia Roberts. In a career spanning over 40 years Roberts has amassed more than 700 credits, including ''Raggedy Man'' (1981), ''The Pope of Greenwich Village'' (1984), ''Runaway Train'','' The Specialist'' (1994), ''Cecil B. Demented'' (2000), ''National Security'' (2003), ''A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints'' (2006), ''The Dark Knight'' (2008), '' The Expendables'' (2010), ''Inherent Vice'' (2014), '' The Institute'' (2017), and '' Head Full of Honey'' (2018). His equally vari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michele Hicks
Michele Hicks (born June 4, 1973) is an American screen actress and former fashion model who has worked in both film and television. Career Her television appearances include '' Law & Order: Criminal Intent'', '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', ''CSI: NY'', ''Cold Case'', ''The Shield'' and ''Heist''. She also appeared in the music video for the song "Letting the Cables Sleep" by Bush. Personal life Hicks married actor Jonny Lee Miller Jonathan Lee Miller (born 15 November 1972) is a British film, television and theatre actor. He achieved early success for his portrayal of Simon "Sick Boy" Williamson in the dark comedy-drama film '' Trainspotting'' (1996) and as Dade Murphy i ... in June 2008 and they have one son. Hicks and Miller divorced in 2018. Filmography Film Television References External links * * 1973 births Living people Actresses from New Jersey Female models from New Jersey American film actresses American television actresses People f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sarah Connor Chronicles
''Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'' (sometimes abbreviated as ''Terminator: TSCC'' or simply ''TSCC'') is an American science fiction television series that aired on Fox from January 13, 2008 to April 10, 2009. The show was produced by Warner Bros. Television, and C2 Pictures (C2 Pictures was replaced by The Halcyon Company in season two). It is a spin-off from the ''Terminator'' series of films. It revolves around the lives of the fictional characters Sarah and John Connor, disregarding the events of '' Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines'' and picking up shortly after '' Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' left off. The series premiered on Sunday, January 13, 2008, on the U.S. television network Fox. Production for the series was provided by the ''Judgment Day'' and ''Rise of the Machines'' producers and C2 Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment (International) co-presidents Mario Kassar and Andrew G. Vajna, C2 Senior Vice President James Middleton, David Nutter and Josh Fried ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronson Pinchot
Bronson Alcott Pinchot (; born May 20, 1959) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Balki Bartokomous on the ABC sitcom '' Perfect Strangers'' (1986–93). He also performed in films, such as ''Risky Business'' (1983), ''Beverly Hills Cop'' (1984), '' After Hours'' (1985), ''True Romance'' (1993), ''Beverly Hills Cop III'' (1994), '' Stephen King's The Langoliers'' (1995), '' It's My Party'' (1996), ''Courage Under Fire'' (1996) and ''The First Wives Club'' (1996), and in television series, such as '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'', ''Meego'' and '' Chilling Adventures of Sabrina''. In 2012, he starred in his own reality series, ''The Bronson Pinchot Project'' on the DIY Network. Pinchot has worked extensively as an audiobook narrator, with over 100 recordings as of 2014. '' AudioFile'' magazine recognized him as Best Voice in Fiction & Classics for his 2010 renderings of Flannery O'Connor's ''Everything That Rises Must Converge'' (1965), Karl Marlante ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tippi Hedren
Nathalie Kay "Tippi" Hedren (born January 19, 1930) is an American actress, animal rights activist, and former fashion model. A successful fashion model who appeared on the front covers of ''Life'' and '' Glamour'' magazines, among others, Hedren became an actress after she was discovered by director Alfred Hitchcock while appearing on a television commercial in 1961. She achieved great praise for her work in two of his films: the suspense-thriller '' The Birds'' (1963), for which she won a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year, and the psychological drama ''Marnie'' (1964). She has appeared in over 80 films and television shows, including Charlie Chaplin's final film ''A Countess from Hong Kong'' (1967), the political satire ''Citizen Ruth'' (1996), and the existential comedy ''I Heart Huckabees'' (2004). Among other honors, her contributions to world cinema have been recognized with the Jules Verne Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Hedren's strong commitm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television Parts
''Michael Nesmith in Television Parts'' is a summer TV series run by NBC in 1985. It was a 30-minute comedy-variety series created by Michael Nesmith as a continuation of his Grammy Award-winning video production ''Elephant Parts'', and earlier series PopClips. The first episode was a stand-alone television special which aired on March 7, 1985. The following series premiered on June 14, 1985. The show was a mix of music videos (by both Nesmith and others) mixed in with comedy sketches, commercial parodies, and general silliness. It was hosted by Nesmith himself, who also participated in many of the sketches. ''Television Parts'' also featured guest appearances by a number of comedians, including Martin Mull, Whoopi Goldberg, Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Martin, The Funny Boys and Garry Shandling, whose appearance on the show was the seed for ''It's Garry Shandling's Show''.'' Ricky Gervais Meets... Garry Shandling'', 2006-12-26, Channel 4 One of the show's featured pieces, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
