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List Of Occidental College People
Here follows a list of notable people associated with Occidental College in Los Angeles, California. This list includes alumni, attendees, faculty, and presidents of the university. Notable graduates and attendees Business and industry * John Branca (entertainment industry lawyer) * Norton Clapp (an original owner of Space Needle) * Stephen Cooper (CEO of Warner Music Group) * W. Don Cornwell (CEO of Granite Broadcasting) * Marsha J. Evans (CEO of American Red Cross, Navy admiral) * Frank Hershey (automotive designer) * Arthur Peck (CEO of Gap Inc.) * Linda Bradford Raschke (commodities and futures trader) Entertainment and the arts * Ben Affleck (actor, director, screenwriter) * Stephen Beal (visual artist) * Ashly Burch (actress) * John Callas (writer, director, producer) * Sadie Calvano (actress) * August Coppola (academic, author, film executive and advocate for the arts) * Glenn Corbett (television actor) * Gabriela Cowperthwaite (documentary filmmaker, ''Blackfish'') ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Occidental College
Occidental College (informally Oxy) is a private liberal arts college in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1887 as a coeducational college by clergy and members of the Presbyterian Church, it became non-sectarian in 1910. It is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast of the United States. Occidental's current campus is located in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, and was designed by architect Myron Hunt. Due to its proximity to Hollywood and its architecture, the campus is frequently used as a filming location for film and television productions. Occidental is a founding member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and its 20 varsity sports teams compete in NCAA Division III. The college's curriculum emphasizes diversity, global literacy, and civic engagement. Notable alumni include a President of the United States (Barack Obama), a Cabinet member, several members of the United States Congress, CEOs of notable companies, 10 Rhodes Scholars, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashly Burch
Ashly Burch (born June 19, 1990) is an American voice actress, singer, and television writer. She is known for her roles as Aloy in ''Horizon Zero Dawn'' and ''Horizon Forbidden West'', Mel in ''The Last of Us Part II'', Tiny Tina in the ''Borderlands (series), Borderlands'' series, Miss Pauling in ''Team Fortress 2'', Dark Willow in ''Dota 2'', the web series ''Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin'?'', Chloe Price in ''Life Is Strange (video game), Life Is Strange'', Rowdy from ''Fallout 4'', Mayuri Shiina from ''Steins;Gate (TV series), Steins;Gate'', Sasha Braus from ''Attack on Titan,'' Ray and Desiree from ''Fortnite: Save the World'', Viper from ''Valorant'', Parvati Holcomb from ''The Outer Worlds'', Enid from ''OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes, OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes'', Molly from ''The Ghost and Molly McGee'', and Ash Graven from ''Final Space''. Most recently, she voiced Hawkeye (Kate Bishop), Kate Bishop in the "Taking A.I.M." downloadable content from ''Marvel's Avengers (video game), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joanna Gleason
Joanna Gleason (née Hall; born June 2, 1950) is a Canadian actress and singer. She is a Tony Award–winning musical theatre actress and has also had a number of notable film and TV roles. She's known for originating the role of the Baker's Wife in Stephen Sondheim's ''Into the Woods'' for which she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. She is also known for her film work in Mike Nichols' ''Heartburn'' (1985), Woody Allen's '' Hannah and Her Sisters'' (1986), and ''Crimes and Misdemeanors'' (1989), and Paul Thomas Anderson's '' Boogie Nights'' (1997). She has had television roles in shows such as '' Friends'', ''The West Wing'', ''The Good Wife'' and '' The Affair''. Early life Joanne Hall was born in Winnipeg, the eldest of three siblings born to television producer and game show personality Monty Hall, and his wife, Marilyn (née Plottel), both of whom died in 2017. At the time of her birth, her father was working at the Canada Wheat Board and had changed his nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
12 Monkeys (film)
''12 Monkeys'' is a 1995 American science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam, inspired by Chris Marker's 1962 short film ''La Jetée'', starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, and Brad Pitt, with Christopher Plummer and David Morse in supporting roles. After Universal Studios acquired the rights to remake ''La Jetée'' as a full-length film, David and Janet Peoples were hired to write the script. Under Gilliam's direction, Universal granted the filmmakers a $29.5 million budget, and filming lasted from February to May 1995. The film was shot mostly in Philadelphia and Baltimore, where the story was set. The film was released to critical praise and grossed $168.8 million worldwide. Pitt was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and he won a Golden Globe Award for his performance. The film also won and was nominated for various categories at the Saturn Awards. Plot A deadly virus, released in 1996, wipes out almost all of humanity, forcing survivors t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brazil (1985 Film)
''Brazil'' is a 1985 dystopian black comedy film directed by Terry Gilliam and written by Gilliam, Charles McKeown, and Tom Stoppard. The film stars Jonathan Pryce and features Robert De Niro, Kim Greist, Michael Palin, Katherine Helmond, Bob Hoskins, and Ian Holm. The film centres on Sam Lowry, a low-ranking bureaucrat trying to find a woman who appears in his dreams while he is working in a mind-numbing job and living in a small apartment, set in a dystopian world in which there is an over-reliance on poorly maintained (and rather whimsical) machines. ''Brazil''s satire of technocracy, bureaucracy, hyper-surveillance, corporatism and state capitalism is reminiscent of George Orwell's 1949 novel ''Nineteen Eighty-Four'' and has been called Kafkaesque and absurdist. Sarah Street's ''British National Cinema'' (1997) describes the film as a "fantasy/satire on bureaucratic society", and John Scalzi's ''Rough Guide to Sci-Fi Movies'' (2005) describes it as a "dystopian satire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monty Python
Monty Python (also collectively known as the Pythons) were a British comedy troupe who created the sketch comedy television show '' Monty Python's Flying Circus'', which first aired on the BBC in 1969. Forty-five episodes were made over four series. The Python phenomenon developed from the television series into something larger in scope and influence, including touring stage shows, films, albums, books and musicals. The Pythons' influence on comedy has been compared to the Beatles' influence on music. Regarded as an enduring icon of 1970s pop culture, their sketch show has been referred to as being "an important moment in the evolution of television comedy". Broadcast by the BBC between 1969 and 1974, ''Monty Python's Flying Circus'' was conceived, written and performed by its members Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Loosely structured as a sketch show, but with an innovative stream-of-consciousness approach aided by Gil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Friedle
Will Friedle () (born August 11, 1976) is an American actor and writer. He is best known for his role as Eric Matthews on the ABC sitcom ''Boy Meets World'' (1993–2000). In animation, he voices Terry McGinnis / Batman on ''Batman Beyond'' (1999–2001), Ron Stoppable on ''Kim Possible'' (2002–07), Doyle Blackwell on ''The Secret Saturdays'' (2008), Blue Beetle on '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'' (2008–11), Lion-O on '' ThunderCats'' (2011–12), Bumblebee in the ''Transformers'' franchise and Star-Lord on ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' (2015–19). Early life Friedle was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the youngest of three boys of Patricia Joan (née Leary) and Gary Allen Friedle, both lawyers. His older brothers are Gary and Greg Friedle. After committing himself to becoming an actor, Friedle continually commuted from Avon, Connecticut, to New York City for auditions. He graduated from Avon High School in 1994. Friedle is allegedly credited on school brochures as having ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blackfish (film)
''Blackfish'' is a 2013 American documentary film directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite. It concerns Tilikum, an orca held by SeaWorld and the controversy over captive orcas. The film premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2013, and was picked up by Magnolia Pictures and CNN Films for wider release. It was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary. Synopsis The documentary concerns the captivity of Tilikum, an orca involved in the deaths of three people, and the consequences of keeping orcas in captivity. The coverage of Tilikum includes his capture in 1983 off the coast of Iceland and his purported harassment by fellow captive orcas at Sealand of the Pacific. Cowperthwaite argues these incidents contributed to the orca's aggression. The film includes a testimonial from Lori Marino, director of science with the Nonhuman Rights Project. Cowperthwaite also focuses on SeaWorld's claims that lifespans of orcas in captivity are comparable to those in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Gabriela Cowperthwaite (born 1971) is an American/Brazilian filmmaker. She has directed documentaries and feature films, and she also produces, edits, writes, and directs for television and documentary films. Her films often deal with social, cultural, and environmental issues relating to real life events. Her most notable film is ''Blackfish'' (2013), which received a BAFTA nomination for Best Documentary. Early life and education Cowperthwaite's mother was a Brazilian psychoanalyst, and her father was an American real estate developer. She grew up in Denver, speaking Portuguese as her first language. She also played soccer in her youth. She attended Occidental College in Los Angeles, and graduated with a degree in political science. She also attended USC for Graduate School and graduated with an MA in Political Science. Career After college, Cowperthwaite pursued a Political Science graduate degree at USC. Cowperthwaite was first involved in commissioned work on television fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glenn Corbett
Glenn Corbett (born Glenn Edwin Rothenburg; August 17, 1933 – January 16, 1993)"CORBETT Obituary — Corbett, 59, starred in 'Route 66,' Wayne films." ''San Antonio Express-News'' January 18, 1993. Web. May 29, 2012. Document #0F22314D24CC9793. was an American actor in movies and television for more than thirty years. Corbett came to national attention in the early 1960s when he replaced George Maharis in the cast of the popular CBS adventure drama ''Route 66''. He followed this with roles in high-profile films and television shows, including a guest role in the original ''Star Trek'' series, the daytime soap opera '' The Doctors'', the prime-time soap ''Dallas'', and movies such as ''Chisum'' with John Wayne, as one of Jimmy Stewart's sons in '' Shenandoah'', and the World War II epic '' Midway''. Early years An American lead actor and supporting actor, Corbett was born on August 17, 1933 in El Monte, California, the son of Sarah Bell (Holland) and John Warren Rothen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
August Coppola
August Floyd Coppola (February 16, 1934 – October 27, 2009) was an American academic, author, film executive, and advocate for the arts. He was the brother of director Francis Ford Coppola and actress Talia Shire, and the father of actor Nicolas Cage, radio DJ Marc Coppola and director Christopher Coppola. Early life and family August Coppola was the son of composer and flautist Carmine Coppola (1910–1991) and Italia Pennino Coppola (1912–2004), a lyricist and matriarch of the Coppola family. His siblings were film director Francis Ford Coppola and actress Talia Shire; his uncle was composer Anton Coppola. Education and work Coppola received his undergraduate degree at UCLA and his graduate degree at Hofstra University, where his thesis ''Ernest Hemingway: The Problem of In Our Time'' was published in 1956. Coppola earned his doctorate at Occidental College in 1960. He taught comparative literature at Cal State Long Beach in the 1960s and '70s and served as a trustee of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Time Inc
Time Inc. was an American worldwide mass media corporation founded on November 28, 1922, by Henry Luce and Briton Hadden and based in New York City. It owned and published over 100 magazine brands, including its namesake ''Time'', ''Sports Illustrated'', '' Travel + Leisure'', '' Food & Wine'', ''Fortune'', ''People'', ''InStyle'', ''Life'', ''Golf Magazine'', ''Southern Living'', ''Essence'', ''Real Simple'', and ''Entertainment Weekly''. It also had subsidiaries which it co-operated with the UK magazine house Time Inc. UK (which was later sold and since has been rebranded to TI Media), whose major titles include ''What's on TV'', ''NME'', '' Country Life'', and ''Wallpaper''. Time Inc. also co-operated over 60 websites and digital-only titles including ''MyRecipes'', ''Extra Crispy'', ''TheSnug'', HelloGiggles, and ''MIMI''. In 1990, Time Inc. merged with Warner Communications to form the media conglomerate Time Warner. In 2018, media company Meredith Corporation acquired T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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