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Kids Don't Tell
''Kids Don't Tell'' is a 1985 American made-for-television drama film about child molestation starring Michael Ontkean and JoBeth Williams. The docudrama, which was directed by Oscar-nominated film editor Sam O'Steen ('' Chinatown'', '' Postcards from the Edge''), was broadcast on CBS on March 5, 1985. Plot Driven by a duty to his young daughter (Ari Meyers), filmmaker John Ryan (Michael Ontkean) agrees to produce a documentary on the sexual abuse of children in the American status quo. However, his loving wife Claudia (JoBeth Williams) becomes increasingly despondent and troubled as the filmmaker immerses himself further into the project. Ryan obtains participation from a host of experts in the field, including a Los Angeles police detective (Leo Rossi), who provides powerful insight into how the legal system fails, and a habitual molester (Jordan Charney), who tells of his technique for choosing and assaulting his victims. Cast *Michael Ontkean as John Ryan *JoBeth William ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam O'Steen
Samuel Alexander O'Steen (November 6, 1923 – October 11, 2000) was an American film editor and director. He had an extended, notable collaboration with the director Mike Nichols, with whom he edited 12 films between 1966 and 1994. Among the films O'Steen edited are ''Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf'' (directed by Nichols, 1966), '' Cool Hand Luke'' (directed by Stuart Rosenberg, 1967), ''The Graduate'' (directed by Nichols, 1967), '' Rosemary's Baby'' (directed by Roman Polanski, 1968), and '' Chinatown'' (directed by Polanski, 1974). Note that this article's statement that O'Steen edited nine of Nichols's films is incorrect. On a 2012 listing of the 75 best-edited films of all time compiled by the Motion Picture Editors Guild based on a survey of its members, both ''The Graduate'' and ''Chinatown'' appear, ''Chinatown'' listed 31st and ''The Graduate'' 52nd. Life and career O'Steen was born in Paragould, Arkansas but raised in California. As a child in Burbank, he would try ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinatown (1974 Film)
''Chinatown'' is a 1974 American neo-noir mystery film directed by Roman Polanski from a screenplay by Robert Towne, starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. The film was inspired by the California water wars, a series of disputes over southern California water at the beginning of the 20th century, by which Los Angeles interests secured water rights in the Owens Valley. The Robert Evans production, released by Paramount Pictures, was the director's last film in the United States and features many elements of film noir, particularly a multi-layered story that is part mystery and part psychological drama.Wasson, Sam. ''The Big Goodbye. Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood'', Flatiron Books, 2020. In 1991, the film was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" and it is frequently listed as one of the greatest films of all time. At the 47th Academy Awards, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Branscombe Richmond
Branscombe Richmond is an American character actor and stuntman. He is known for his starring role of Bobby Sixkiller on the American syndicated drama series, ''Renegade'' (1992–1997), and for his starring roles on the television series, ''Hawaiian Heat'' (1984) and '' Heart of the City'' (1986–1987). Richmond has appeared in numerous films, and has guest starred on numerous television series. Life and career He appeared as a policeman named Harker in the pilot and all 10 episodes of ''Hawaiian Heat'' in the fall of 1984 on ABC. The show quickly failed pitted against the ratings juggernaut ''Dallas''. In the fall of 1986, he then appeared as another cop, Sergeant Luke Halui, in all 13 episodes of '' Heart of the City''. It was the second lowest rated show that season, due to having to do battle with NBC's Top 20 hits ''The Golden Girls'' and ''Amen'', as well as losing out to CBS's show ''The New Mike Hammer''. It ranked only 78th out of 79 shows and lasted only 13 episodes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Lee Minor
Robert Lee Minor or Bob Lee Minor (born January 1, 1944) is an American stunt performer, television and film actor, best known for doubling many African-American celebrities such as: Jim Brown, Fred Williamson, Bernie Mac, Danny Glover, Carl Weathers, Roger E. Mosley and John Amos. Minor was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and made his first television appearance in 1973 on the television program, '' Search'', then appeared in tons of shows such as: '' McCloud'', ''Barnaby Jones'', ''The Six Million Dollar Man'', ''Wonder Woman'', ''Eight is Enough'', ''Magnum, P.I.'' and '' Starsky and Hutch'' among other popular television programs. Filmography Stunt Performing Here is a list of stunt performances Bob Minor has done: * ''Beyond the Valley of the Dolls'' (1970) * ''Blacula'' (1972) * '' Hammer'' (1972) * ''Come Back, Charleston Blue'' (1972) * '' Black Gunn'' (1972) * '' Black Caesar'' (1973) * '' Live and Let Die'' (1973) * ''Cleopatra Jones'' (1973) * ''Detroit 9000'' (1973) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natalie Gregory
Natalie Lynn Gregory is an American former child actress. Career She starred as Alice in the 1985 television film ''Alice in Wonderland''. Gregory is the youngest actress (age 9 years when she filmed the miniseries) to have played the role in a television or sound-film production based on the Lewis Carroll novels. (British actress Sarah Sutton was 11 portraying Alice in a 1973 BBC production.) Gregory's performance in the film earned a nomination for Exceptional Young Actress Starring in a Television Special or Movie of the Week at the 1986 Young Artist Awards. Her real-life sister Sharee Gregory portrayed Alice's elder sister in the film; Sharee married Michael Landon Jr. in 1987. Gregory has had guest-starring roles in a number of television series including a two-part episode of ''Highway to Heaven,'' starring her brother-in-law's father. She provided the voice of Jenny Foxworth for the 1988 Disney animated film ''Oliver & Company''. She has also appeared as Annie at C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nancy Lee Grahn
Nancy Lee Grahn (born April 28, 1956) is an American actress known primarily for her work in daytime soap operas, portraying Julia Wainwright Capwell on '' Santa Barbara'' from 1985–93 and Alexis Davis on ''General Hospital'' since 1996. Early life and career Grahn was born in Evanston, Illinois, to a Jewish mother, Barbara Edna Ascher, and a Lutheran father, Robert Donald Grahn. Her parents were both involved with their local community theater in Skokie. Grahn's first stage appearance was as a pony in a community production of '' Oklahoma!'' At Niles North High School, she played "Daisy Mae" opposite future Broadway actor Gregg Edelman in the school's production of ''Lil' Abner''. As a freshman at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Grahn landed her first credited role, as Mimi in ''Guys and Dolls'' at the Goodman Rep Theater, 1973–74 season. Grahn subsequently went to New York City, where she studied acting with noted drama teachers Sandy Meisner and Bil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mari Gorman
Mari Gorman is an American actress perhaps best known for her work in television, particularly as a frequent guest star on the 1970s and 1980s sitcom ''Barney Miller'', but she is also known for her theater acting. She has won several acting awards, including two Obie Awards. She is the author of ''Strokes of Existence: The Connection of All Things,'' which is about a long-term, formal investigation of acting that realizes Shakespeare's words, "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." (''As You Like It'', Act II, Sc 7.) Biography Mari Gorman had her first professional role in Arnold Wesker's ''The Kitchen'', directed by Jack Gelber, with Rip Torn. She has won Obie Awards for three acting performances: in ''Walking to Waldheim'', by Mayo Simon, directed by George L. Sherman at Lincoln Center; ''The Memorandum'', by Vaclev Havel, directed by Joseph Papp at The Public Theatre; and ''The Hot L Baltimore'', by Lanford Wilson, directed by Marshall W. Mason ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diane Cary
Diane Cary is an American actress who has guest-starred in many TV shows. This includes a recurring role on the short-lived ''Misfits of Science'', where she was credited as Diane Civita. She also starred in '' V'' and '' V: The Final Battle'' in the 1980s as Harmony Moore, a human who fell in love with the visitor, Willie (played by Robert Englund). She guest-starred in three episodes alongside Lindsay Wagner on ''The Bionic Woman'': as Arlene Hart on the two-parter episode "Jamie's Shield" (1976) and as Madeline Boylin "Rancho Outcast" (1978), and also, along with Bill Bixby on ''The Incredible Hulk'' as Carrie Taylor on the episode "Life and Death" (1978). She had a recurring role in ''Alien Nation'' 1989 and 1994; she also guest-starred in '' Fame'' in the 1987 episode "Alice Doesn't Work Here Anymore," ''Tales from the Crypt'' in the 1990 episode "Cutting Cards," ''L.A. Law'' in a 1994 episode called "How Am I Driving", and in two episodes of ''Forever Knight'' "Dead Air" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Bowen
Dennis Keith Bowen (September 9, 1950 – March 9, 2012) was an American character actor. His filmography included numerous films, more than one hundred television shows, and over one thousand television commercials during his career. Early life Bowen was born in Gainesville, Florida, on September 9, 1950. Career Bowen served in the United States Navy before pursuing an acting career. Outside of acting, Bowen was a recipient of the Medal of Valor from the California State Fireman's Association. Bowen's film credits included ''Record City'', ''Van Nuys Blvd. (film), Van Nuys Blvd.'', ''Gas Pump Girls,'' and ''Caddyshack II''. His best-known television roles included the 1970s ABC television series, ''Welcome Back, Kotter'', in which he had a recurring role as Todd Ludlow. Personal life Bowen died on March 9, 2012, at the age of 61. He was survived by his partner, Judy Holliday, and his daughter. Bowen was a resident of the Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, Toluca Lake neighborhood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earl Billings
Earl William Billings (born July 4, 1945) is an American actor, best known as Rob in the television series ''What's Happening!!''. Life and career Billings was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Willie Mae Billings. He has gained recognition for his participation in ads for Aflac. He has appeared in many television shows and films, such as ''Antwone Fisher'' (2002), ''American Splendor'' (2003), and ''Something New'' (2006). He starred in the short-lived ABC show ''Miss Guided'', co-starring Judy Greer and Brooke Burns. Selected filmography * '' Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer'' as Dr. Kermit Gosnell (2018) * '' Parenthood'' as Pawn Shop Owner (1 episode, 2010) * ''Cold Case'' as Eddie Clark '10 (1 episode, 2010) * ''True Blood'' as Buster (1 episode, 2008) * ''Miss Guided'' as Principal Phil Huffy (7 episodes, 2008) * ''Senior Skip Day'' (2008) (V) as Lamar's Father * '' Something New'' (2006) as Edmond McQueen * ''How I Met Your Mother'' as Office ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judith Barsi
Judith Eva Barsi (June 6, 1978 – July 25, 1988) was an American child actress. She began her career in television, making appearances in commercials and television series, as well as the 1987 film '' Jaws: The Revenge''. She also provided the voices of Ducky in ''The Land Before Time'' and Anne-Marie in ''All Dogs Go to Heaven''. She and her mother, Maria, were killed in July 1988 in a double murder–suicide committed in their home by her father, József Barsi. Early life Barsi was born in Los Angeles County, California, on June 6, 1978, the daughter of József Istvan Barsi and Maria Barsi (née Virovacz), both immigrants to the U.S. who fled the Hungarian People's Republic following the 1956 uprising. The two immigrated at different times and met at a restaurant in California, where Maria worked as a waitress. Both had been previously married. Career Maria Barsi began preparing her daughter to become an actress when Judith was five. Barsi's first role was in ''Fatal Vis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Bruce Scott
Jean Bruce Scott (born February 25, 1956) is a retired American actress, best known for her role as former Texas Highway Patrol helicopter pilot Caitlin O'Shannessy in the 1984-1987 CBS action thriller television series ''Airwolf''. She had a recurring role as Lieutenant, later Lieutenant Commander, Maggie Poole in seasons 3-8 of ''Magnum, P.I.''. In 2007, she worked as the executive director and producer of ''Native Voices at the Autry'', a program devoted to developing and producing new works for the stage by Native American playwrights, and is affiliated with the Autry National Center. Education The Monterey, California-born Scott attended La Quinta High School (Westminster, California; 1970–74) and California State University, Fullerton (1975-79). She later attended UCLA The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public land-grant research university in Los Angeles, California. UCLA's academic roots were established in 1881 as a teachers college ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |