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Lee Delano
Lee Delano (January 19, 1931 – October 8, 2017) was an American character actor. Delano was born in New York City. He graduated from the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater, where he studied with Sandy Meisner for acting and Martha Graham for dance. His classmates included Joanne Woodward, Susan Oliver and Steve McQueen. McQueen convinced Delano to make the move west to Hollywood where he began to obtain guest roles in episodes of numerous television series, including the original ''Star Trek'' in "A Piece of the Action". Delano's tough guy looks and legitimate stage training made him a natural for 'cops and crooks' roles. In 1968, Sid Caesar hired Delano to replace his longtime improvisational co-star Carl Reiner. Delano co-starred with Caesar on-stage and television around the world, including appearances at the Kraft Music Hall in London, Hollywood Palace, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and theaters and concert halls throughout the United States. These en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Character Actor
A character actor is a supporting actor who plays unusual, interesting, or eccentric characters.28 April 2013, The New York Acting SchoolTen Best Character Actors of All Time Retrieved 7 August 2014, "..a breed of actor who has the ability to be almost unrecognizable from part to part, and yet play many, many roles convincingly and memorably. .." The term, often contrasted with that of leading actor, is somewhat abstract and open to interpretation. In a literal sense, all actors can be considered character actors since they all play "characters", but the term more commonly refers to an actor who frequently plays a distinctive and important supporting role. Character actors are generally well-known and recognizable by the audience (by appearance if not by name), even if they play different types of roles in different movies. A character actor may play characters who are very different from the actor's off-screen real-life personality, while in another sense a character actor may ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Anxiety
''High Anxiety'' is a 1977 American satirical comedy film produced and directed by Mel Brooks, who also plays the lead. This is Brooks' first film as a producer and first speaking lead role (his first lead role was in ''Silent Movie''). Veteran Brooks ensemble members Harvey Korman, Cloris Leachman, and Madeline Kahn are also featured. It is a parody of Freudian therapy and Alfred Hitchcock films. Plot Arriving at LAX, Dr. Richard Thorndyke has several odd encounters (such as a flasher impersonating a police officer, and a passing bus with a full orchestra playing). He is taken by his camera-happy driver, Brophy, to the Psycho-Neurotic Institute for the Very, Very Nervous, where he has been hired to replace Dr. Ashley, who died mysteriously (Brophy suspects foul play). Upon his arrival, Thorndyke is greeted by the staff, Dr. Philip Wentworth, Dr. Charles Montague, and Nurse Charlotte Diesel. Thorndyke also reunites with Professor Vicktor Lillolman, a past mentor now employed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Don Is Dead
''The Don Is Dead'' is a 1973 American crime film directed by Richard Fleischer and written by Christopher Trumbo, Michael Butler, and Marvin H. Albert, adapted from Albert's novel of the same name. It stars Anthony Quinn, Frederic Forrest, Robert Forster, Al Lettieri, and Angel Tompkins. It was released by Universal Pictures on November 14, 1973, and received mixed reviews. Plot Frank is the ambitious son of an organized-crime boss. He plans a heroin deal with the help of brothers Tony and Vince, but a snitch tips off the cops. After the death of his father, a mob war breaks out between two rival families. One is run by Don Angelo, but he does not get the support of the brothers, Tony and Vince, and must seek power through other means. He begins a romance with Frank's young and beautiful fiancee, Ruby, which sends Frank into a self-destructive rage. Cast * Anthony Quinn as Don Angelo DiMorra * Frederic Forrest as Tony Fargo * Robert Forster as Frank Regalbuto * Al Let ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Late Liz
''The Late Liz'' is a 1971 American drama film directed by Dick Ross and written by Bill Rega. It is based on the 1957 book ''The Late Liz'' by Gertrude Behanna (pen name Elizabeth Burns). The film stars Anne Baxter, Steve Forrest, James Gregory, Coleen Gray, Joan Hotchkis and Jack Albertson. The film was released on September 22, 1971, by Gateway Films. Plot Cast * Anne Baxter as Liz Addams Hatch * Steve Forrest as Jim Hatch * James Gregory as Sam Burns *Coleen Gray as Sue Webb *Joan Hotchkis as Sally Pearson *Jack Albertson as Gordon Rogers * Eloise Hardt as Laura Valon *Don Lamond as Steve Blake * Buck Young as Logan Pearson *Lee Delano as Joe Vito * Stephen Dunne as Si Addams * Reid Smith as Alan Trowbridge *William Katt as Peter Addams *Virginia Capers as Martha * Alvy Moore as Bill Morris * Nancy Hadley as Edie Morris * John Baer as Arthur Bryson *Mark Tapscott as Tony Webb *Larkin Ford as Dr. Robinson *San Christopher as Nurse Eaton *John Craig as Herb Lilli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rogue's Gallery (1968 Film)
''Rogue's Gallery'' is a 1968 mystery film produced by A.C. Lyles for Paramount Pictures that was directed by Leonard Horn and starring Roger Smith, Greta Baldwin and Dennis Morgan.Roberts p.262 The film's sets were designed by the art directors Roland Anderson and Hal Pereira. Plot Private detective John Rogue becomes fascinated about the case of an attractive but suicidal young woman. Cast * Roger Smith as John Rogue * Greta Baldwin as Valerie York * Dennis Morgan as Dr. Jonas Pettingill * Edgar Bergen as Roy Benz * Brian Donlevy as Detective Lee * Farley Granger as Edmund Van Dermot * Mala Powers as Maggie * Richard Arlen as Man in Club * Jackie Coogan as Funeral Director * Johnnie Ray as Police Officer * William 'Billy' Benedict as Jocko * Robert Riordan as Oscar Ludman * Lee Delano as Swen * Bob Hoy as Collins * Craig Littler as Wheeler * Marcia Mae Jones as Mrs. Hassanover * James X. Mitchell as TV Reporter * Regis Parton as Patrol Officer * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Project X (1968 Film)
''Project X'' is a 1968 independently made color science fiction film, produced and directed by William Castle, starring Christopher George, Greta Baldwin, Henry Jones, and Monte Markham. The film was distributed by Paramount Pictures and is adapted from the science fiction novels ''The Artificial Man'' (1965) and ''Psychogeist'' (1966) by L. P. Davies. The script was written by Edmund Morris and had special sequences animated by Hanna-Barbera. ''Project X''s story echoes some geopolitical themes of the late 1960s, such as overpopulation, emerging genetic engineering, biological warfare, and fear of Asian dominance. It mixes in science fiction concepts like holographic devices, memory manipulation and viewing, and virtual environments to create a story about futuristic espionage. Plot Hagen Arnold (Christopher George) is an American spy in the year 2118. The geopolitical climate of Earth has changed significantly over the years with Sino-Asia (China) being the only other su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Johnson
Donnie Wayne Johnson (born December 15, 1949) is an American actor, producer and singer. He played the role of James "Sonny" Crockett in the 1980s television series ''Miami Vice'', for which he won a Golden Globe, and received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his work in the role. He also played the titular character in the 1990s series '' Nash Bridges''. Johnson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1996. Johnson has appeared in films such as ''A Boy and His Dog'' (1975), ''Tin Cup'' (1996), ''Machete'' (2010), ''Django Unchained'' (2012) and ''Knives Out'' (2019). As a singer, he released the albums '' Heartbeat'' (1986) and '' Let It Roll'' (1989). His cover version of " Heartbeat" peaked at No. 5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Early life Johnson was born on December 15, 1949, in Flat Creek, Missouri. His mother, Nell ( née Wilson; 1933–1975), was a beautician. His father, Fredie Wayne Johnson (1930–2017), was a farmer. At the time of his birth, Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbara Parkins
Barbara Parkins (born May 22, 1942) is a Canadian-American former actress, singer, dancer and photographer. Early life Parkins was born in Vancouver, British Columbia.Parkins biography filmreference.com, retrieved January 26, 2010 At the age of 16, she and her adoptive mother moved to , where she enrolled at Hollywood High School and studied acting, tap, ballet and fencing at the Falcon School, where her mother played the piano. Parkins worked as an usher in a cinema to pay for drama lessons."Actress Barbara Parkins Once Ushered at Movies" by Bob Thomas, '' |
Craig T
__NOTOC__ Craig may refer to: Geology *Craig (landform), a rocky hill or mountain often having large casims or sharp intentations. People (and fictional characters) * Craig (surname) * Craig (given name) Places Scotland *Craig, Angus, aka Barony of Craigie United States *Craig, Alaska, a city *Craig, Colorado, a city *Craig, Indiana, an unincorporated place * Craig, Iowa, a city *Craig, Missouri, a city * Craig, Montana, an unincorporated place *Craig, Nebraska, a village *Craig, Ohio, an unincorporated community *Craig County, Virginia *Craig County, Oklahoma *Craig Township (other) (two places) Other uses *Craig (song) *Craig Electronics, a consumer electronics company * Craig Broadcast Systems, later Craig Media and finally Craig Wireless, a defunct Canadian media and communication company *Clan Craig, a Scottish clan *Craig tube, a piece of scientific apparatus See also *''Craig v. Boren'', a U.S. Supreme Court case * Justice Craig (other) *Craic '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barry Levinson
Barry Lee Levinson (born April 6, 1942) is an American filmmaker, comedian and actor. Levinson's best-known works are mid-budget comedy drama and drama films such as '' Diner'' (1982); ''The Natural'' (1984); ''Good Morning, Vietnam'' (1987); '' Bugsy'' (1991); and ''Wag the Dog'' (1997). He won the Academy Award for Best Director for ''Rain Man'' (1988). In 2021, he co-executive produced the Hulu miniseries '' Dopesick'' and directed the first two episodes. Early life Levinson is of Russian-Jewish descent. After growing up in Forest Park, Baltimore and graduating from Forest Park Senior High School in 1960, Levinson attended Baltimore City Community College and American University in Washington, D.C. at the American University School of Communication, where he studied broadcast journalism. He then moved to Los Angeles to work as an actor and writer and performed comedy routines. Levinson at one time shared an apartment with would-be drug smuggler (and subject of the movie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles
Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world's most populous megacities. Los Angeles is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With a population of roughly 3.9 million residents within the city limits , Los Angeles is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic and cultural diversity, being the home of the Hollywood film industry, and its sprawling metropolitan area. The city of Los Angeles lies in a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the west and extending through the Santa Monica Mountains and north into the San Fernando Valley, with the city bordering the San Gabriel Valley to it's east. It covers about , and is the county seat of Los Angeles County, which is the most populous county in the United States with an estim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Donner
Jack Donner (October 29, 1928 – September 21, 2019) was an American actor whose career in theater, television and film extended over six decades. Career A native of Los Angeles, Donner worked in television and film since the 1950s including early work on ''The Guiding Light'' and ''As the World Turns''. Honing his craft, he performed in seven successive seasons of New York City regional and stock theater. Beginning in the 1960s he had many guest star and co-starring roles in shows including ''The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'', ''Mission Impossible'', ''Mannix'', ''Kojak'' and ''The Streets of San Francisco''. However, he was probably best known for his role of Romulan Subcommander Tal in the original ''Star Trek'' episode "The Enterprise Incident". He later returned as a Vulcan priest in the episodes "Kir'Shara" and "Home" of ''Star Trek: Enterprise''. Along with Joseph Ruskin and Clint Howard, he is one of only three actors to appear in both the original ''Star Trek'' series and ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
