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Lady Boss
''Lady Boss'' is a 1990 novel written by Jackie Collins and the third in her ''Santangelo'' novels series. The novel was adapted as a TV movie miniseries in 1992, starring Kim Delaney in the title role of Lucky Santangelo. Co-stars include Jack Scalia, Yvette Mimieux, Joan Rivers, Beth Toussaint, Alan Rachins, Vanity, and John Randolph. Plot ''Lady Boss'' tells the story of Lucky Santangelo taking over a movie studio in Hollywood called "Panther Studios." Miniseries The novel inspired a miniseries with the teleplay by Jackie Collins and directed by Charles Jarrott in 1992. Cast Main * Kim Delaney as Lucky Santangelo * Jack Scalia as Lennie Golden * Alan Rachins as Mickey Stolli * Phil Morris as Steven Dimes * Yvette Mimieux as Deena Swanson * Beth Toussaint as Venus Maria * Vanity as Mary Lou Morley * Scott Valentine as Ron * Robin Strasser as Abigaile Stolli Supporting * John Randolph as Abe Panther * Joe Cortese as Santino Bonnatti (credited as Joseph Cortese) * Jeff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superstore (TV Series)
''Superstore'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from November 30, 2015, to March 25, 2021. The series was created and produced by Justin Spitzer. Starring America Ferrera and Ben Feldman (who both also serve as executive producers), ''Superstore'' follows a group of employees working at Cloud 9, a fictional big-box chain store in St. Louis, Missouri. The ensemble and supporting cast includes Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn, Nico Santos, Nichole Sakura, Mark McKinney, and Kaliko Kauahi. A Spanish-language adaptation, titled '' Supertitlán'', debuted on the Mexican television network Azteca 7 on 30 May 2022. Cast and characters Main Recurring Notable guest stars * Fred Armisen as a representative for a charity. * Eliza Coupe as employee magazine reporter. * Howie Mandel as himself, a comedian whom Dina mistakes as a newly hired Cloud 9 employee. * Natasha Leggero as shoplifter. * Cecily Strong as fictional Olympic gymnast Missy Jones. * Tony Plana as Ron S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teleplay
A teleplay is a screenplay or script used in the production of a scripted television program or series. In general usage, the term is most commonly seen in reference to a standalone production, such as a television film, a television play, or an episode of an anthology series. In internal industry usage, however, all television scripts (including episodes of ongoing drama or comedy series) are teleplays, although a "teleplay by" credit may be classified into a "written by" credit depending on the circumstances of its creation.''Television Credits Manual'' . The term first surfaced during the 1950s, as television was gaining cultu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Selby
David Lynn Selby is an American film, television, and stage actor. He is best known for playing Quentin Collins on the daytime soap ''Dark Shadows'' (1968–71) and Richard Channing on the prime-time soap ''Falcon Crest'' (1982–90). Selby also had prominent roles in the television series '' Flamingo Road'' (1981–82) and the feature film ''Raise the Titanic'' (1980). Also a published writer, Selby has written several books, including novels, memoirs, and collections of poetry. Early life Selby was born in Morgantown, West Virginia, the son of Sarah E. (née McIntyre) and Clyde Ira Selby, a carpenter. He attended West Virginia University, earning degrees in theater, followed by a PhD from Southern Illinois University. Midway through his time at WVU, Selby joined the cast of ''Honey in the Rock'', a civil war drama at Grandview State Park. Career Early TV and film roles (1960s and 1970s) In 1968, Selby joined the cast of the TV series ''Dark Shadows'' as ghost Qu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Denison
Anthony John Sarrero (born September 20, 1949), also known by his stage name Anthony Denison (also credited as Anthony John Denison and Tony Denison), is an American actor. Early life The eldest of three, he was born and raised in Harlem. He worked for John Hancock Insurance as a life insurance agent in Poughkeepsie, New York, while pursuing his acting career, starring in several stage productions around New Paltz, New York. His stage surname "Denison" was taken from his friend Jan Denison during his days as an actor and director at a nonprofit theater in the late 1970s. Career Denison is most recently known for his role as Lieutenant Andy Flynn in ''The Closer'' (2005–2012) and its spin-off '' Major Crimes'' (2012–2018). He is well known for his role as mob boss Ray Luca on the NBC crime drama '' Crime Story'' (1986–1988). Afterwards, he starred and guest-starred in several crime movies and television programs, notably as undercover agent John Henry Raglin in '' Wisegu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgann Johnson
Georgann Johnson (born Georgia Anne Johnson, August 15, 1926 – June 4, 2018) was an American stage, film, and television actress. She was also known as Georgiann Johnson and Georgianne Johnson. Early years Johnson was born in Decorah, Iowa, the daughter of George and Helene (Hjerleid) Johnson. She attended Decorah High School, Luther College, and Northwestern University before becoming an actress in 1952. Stage In 1953, Johnson was cast with her future husband, actor Stanley Prager, in the Broadway revival of ''Room Service'' starring Jack Lemmon. Johnson and Prager wed in 1956. Her other Broadway credits include '' Critic's Choice'' (1960), ''Drink to Me Only'' (1958), and ''Reclining Figure'' (1954). Prager gave up his career as an actor after he testified in 1955 as a witness before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Johnson later appeared in two films directed by Martin Ritt, who had been caught in the Hollywood blacklist as well: ''The Front'' (1976) an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douglas Barr
Douglas Barr (born May 1, 1949), also credited as Doug Barr, is an American actor, writer, and director. He has starred in movies and on television. Barr was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. His big role came in the American Broadcasting Company, ABC TV series ''The Fall Guy'' as Howie Munson from 1981 to 1986. Barr then made some guest appearances on series such as ''Fantasy Island'', ''The Love Boat'', ''Hotel (U.S. TV series), Hotel'', and ''Murder, She Wrote''. His other well-known role was in the short-lived CBS TV series ''The Wizard (TV series), The Wizard'' as Alex Jagger from 1986 to 1987, and he later starred as Bill Stillfield in the hit CBS series ''Designing Women'' from 1988 to 1991. The first feature film in which he starred was the horror movie ''Deadly Blessing'' (1981). He also starred in ''The Unseen (1980 film), The Unseen'', another horror movie. His last film role was in the erotic film ''Temptation'' (1994). He went on to direct numerous TV movies. In 1998, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Kaake
Jeff Kaake is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Paul Morrisey in ''Nasty Boys'' and Thomas Cole in ''Viper The Viperidae (vipers) are a family of snakes found in most parts of the world, except for Antarctica, Australia, Hawaii, Madagascar, and various other isolated islands. They are venomous and have long (relative to non-vipers), hinged fangs tha ...''. Filmography Film Television References External links * 1959 births Living people American male film actors Male actors from Detroit {{US-film-actor-1950s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Cortese
Joseph Cortese (born February 22, 1948) is an American actor who had major roles in films such as ''Windows'' (1980), ''Evilspeak'' (1981) and ''Monsignor'' (1982). Early life Cortese was born on February 22, 1948 in Paterson, New Jersey. He went to Midwestern College where he earned his BA in theatre. Cortese went to New York City and trained under Milton Katselas. Career Cortese has had major roles in films such as ''Windows'' (1980), ''Evilspeak'' (1981) and ''Monsignor'' (1982). His other film appearances include roles in '' Arizona Slim'' (1974), ''Jessi's Girls'' (1975), ''The Death Collector'' (1976), ''Deadly Illusion'' (1987), ''Ruby'' (1992), '' Illicit Dreams'' (1994), ''American History X'' (1998) and ''Against the Ropes'' (2004). Personal life Cortese was married to actress Kim Delaney Kim Delaney (born November 29, 1961) is an American actress known for her starring role as Detective Diane Russell on the ABC drama television series ''NYPD Blue'', for which she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Strasser
Robin Victory in Europe Strasser (born May 7, 1945) is an American actress, best known for her role as Dorian Lord on the ABC daytime soap opera ''One Life to Live''. Life and career Strasser's middle name is a tribute to her being born the day Germany surrendered in World War II. She was born in the New York City borough of the Bronx and raised in Manhattan by Martin and Anne Strasser who were both Jewish. After graduating from the High School of Performing Arts, on full scholarship, she attended the Yale University School of Drama. She began acting in the early 1960s. Strasser sharpened her acting abilities in theatre, acting on Broadway, where she appeared in ''The Shadow Box'' and '' Chapter Two''. Early in her stage career she met her first husband, Laurence Luckinbill; they were married in 1965 and divorced in 1976. They have two sons, Nicholas and Ben. Strasser was also married to Richard Hogan from August 27, 1983, until 1985. She is a founding member of the American Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Valentine (actor)
Scott Eugene Valentine (born June 3, 1958) is an American actor, best known for his role as Nick Moore on the series ''Family Ties''. Life and career Valentine was born in Saratoga Springs, New York, the son of Beverly Ann (née Hanna) and Edward Eugene Valentine. He began to pursue acting one year into his college education, attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. He completed the three-year program in one and a half years. He got as far as a screen test for the film ''The Lords of Discipline'' when he was hit, run over, and dragged by a truck on September 17, 1981 and his career was halted for three years as he recovered. He moved to Los Angeles and landed a recurring role on the TV series ''Family Ties'' as Nick Moore, the loveable but dim-witted boyfriend of Mallory Keaton from 1985 to 1989, for seasons 4 through 7. During an interview for Montreal radio station CJAD, Valentine thought the role was not challenging enough for the money he was rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanity (singer)
Denise Katrina Matthews (January 4, 1959 – February 15, 2016), known professionally as Vanity, was a Canadian singer, model, and actress. Known for her image as a sex symbol in the 1980s, she became an evangelist and renounced her career as Vanity in the 1990s. Vanity was the lead singer of the female trio Vanity 6, which was created by the musician Prince. Known for their 1982 hit song " Nasty Girl", they disbanded in 1983, when she decided to embark on a solo career. Vanity released two solo albums on the Motown Records label, ''Wild Animal'' and '' Skin on Skin''. She had minor hit singles with " Pretty Mess", "Mechanical Emotion", " Under the Influence", and "Undress" from the 1988 film '' Action Jackson''. Vanity also had a successful career as an actress, starring in the film ''The Last Dragon'', '' 52 Pick-Up'', and '' Action Jackson''. After years of drug abuse, which caused health issues, Matthews became a born-again Christian in 1992. She later devoted herself to h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Morris (actor)
Phil Morris (born April 4, 1959) is an American actor. He played Jackie Chiles on ''Seinfeld'', John Jones on The CW series ''Smallville'' and Silas Stone in ''Doom Patrol''. He also voiced Doc Saturday on ''The Secret Saturdays'' and Dr. Joshua Strongbear Sweet in '' Atlantis: The Lost Empire'' and related media. Early life Morris is the son of actor Greg Morris (1933–1996). His paternal grandfather was jazz trumpeter Francis Williams. Phil Morris has two siblings, one of whom is actress Iona Morris. His father was best known for appearing in the TV series '' Mission: Impossible'', during the show's full run from 1966 to 1973. His father was friends with other successful African American actors, including Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby, and Phil grew up viewing them as role models. His father was also good friends with ''Mission: Impossible'' lead Peter Graves, whom Morris came to consider his acting mentor. Through his childhood, Morris knew Graves' real-life children. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
