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Little America (TV Series)
''Little America'' is an American anthology comedy streaming television series produced for Apple TV+. It premiered on January 17, 2020. The series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on December 9, 2022. Premise ''Little America'' looks to "go beyond the headlines to look at the funny, romantic, heartfelt, inspiring and unexpected lives of immigrants in America, at a time when their stories are more relevant than ever." Cast The Manager * Suraj Sharma as Kabir ** Eshan Inamdar as young Kabir *** Ishan Gandhi as preteen Kabir * Sherilyn Fenn as Laura Bush Priyanka Bose as Kabir's Mother The Jaguar * Jearnest Corchado as Marisol * Melinna Bobadilla as Gloria * John Ortiz as Squash Coach * Jamie Gore Pawlik as Charlotte Ansley The Cowboy * Conphidance as Iwegbuna * Tom McCarthy as Professor Robbins * Chinaza Uche as Chioke * Ebbe Bassey as Mma Udeh The Silence * Mélanie Laurent as Sylviane * Zachary Quinto as Spiritual Leader * Bill Heck as Jack * Gavin Lee as Hen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthology Series
An anthology series is a radio, television, video game or film series that spans different genres and presents a different story and a different set of characters in each different episode, season, segment, or short. These usually have a different cast in each episode, but several series in the past, such as '' Four Star Playhouse'', employed a permanent troupe of character actors who would appear in a different drama each week. Some anthology series, such as '' Studio One'', began on radio and then expanded to television. Etymology The word comes from Ancient Greek ἀνθολογία (''anthología'', “flower-gathering”), from ἀνθολογέω (''anthologéō'', "I gather flowers"), from ἄνθος (''ánthos'', "flower") + λέγω (''légō'', "I gather, pick up, collect"), coined by Meleager of Gadara circa 60 BCE, originally as Στέφανος (στέφανος (''stéphanos'', "garland")) to describe a collection of poetry, later retitled anthology – se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy Series
Television comedy is a category of broadcasting that has been present since the early days of entertainment media. While there are several genres of comedy, some of the first ones aired were variety shows. One of the first United States television programs was the comedy-variety show ''Texaco Star Theater'', which was most prominent in the years that it featured Milton Berle - from 1948 to 1956. The range of television comedy has become broader, with the addition of sitcoms, improvisational comedy, and stand-up comedy, while also adding comedic aspects into other television genres, including drama and news. Television comedy provides opportunities for viewers to relate the content in these shows to society. Some audience members may have similar views about certain comedic aspects of shows, while others will take different perspectives. This also relates to developing new social norms, sometimes acting as the medium that introduces these transitions. Genres Sitcom The ''si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haaz Sleiman
Haaz Sleiman (; ar, هاز سليمان; born July 1, 1976) is a Lebanese actor. He most notably played the role of Tarek in the 2007 film '' The Visitor'' for which he was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male and the role of Jesus in the American TV mini-series '' Killing Jesus'', in addition to a number of American TV series. Early life Sleiman was born in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and raised in Beirut, Lebanon. He immigrated to the United States when he was twenty-one years old. Career In 2006, Sleiman portrayed an American soldier in Iraq on the NBC series '' ER'' and, that same year, had a recurring role as an Arab billionaire in the CBS series ''Company Town''. He portrayed the terrorist suspect Heydar in three 2007 episodes of the FOX series '' 24'' and appeared on both '' NCIS'' and ''Veronica Mars'' in 2007. He co-starred as Tarek, an undocumented Syrian immigrant in the critically acclaimed 2007 independent film '' The Visitor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Basemera
Susan Basemera is a Ugandan singer and actress. Biography Originally from Uganda, Basemera began singing in school choirs at the age of eight. Known as Zani Lady C in her home country, she caught her big break in 1995, when she joined the band Waka Waka and released the song "Yimilila awo". She is famous for the song "Ndoowa", which became a hit in 1997 and is still popular. In 2012, Basemera moved to the United States to further her career. Although largely focusing on acting, she released the song "Goolo Goolo" in 2015. In 2016, Basemera appeared in the short film ''Gubagudeko'' with Mahershala Ali. She starred as the title character in ''Can You Keep a Secret''. In 2020, Basemera starred as Yuliana in the Apple TV+ series '' Little America'', featuring stories of immigrants to the United States. She got the part after a director sent a flier and she emailed the contacts on the flier, impressing the crew at an audition. In one scene, she displays her heritage by wearing a gomes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gavin Lee
Gavin Lee (born 15 October 1971) is an English actor who has appeared on the stage in musical theatre, notably as Bert in the musical '' Mary Poppins'', in both the West End and on Broadway, and as Squidward Tentacles in the original Broadway cast of ''SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical''. Early life Lee is an alumnus of the Doreen Bird College of Performing Arts after which he has been involved in various musicals as a performer and choreographer. Career Lee appeared in the dance play '' Contact'' in the West End at the Queen's Theatre, opening in October 2002. In 2004, Lee auditioned to be the Bert understudy in the London production of '' Mary Poppins,'' but won the role outright. He originated the role of Bert in the original West End production. He also starred as Bert in the Broadway production of ''Mary Poppins''. He was chosen for the Broadway role because of his critically acclaimed performance as Bert in the West End production. He departed the Broadway productio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Heck
Bill Heck is an American actor who has appeared on Broadway and in television shows, such as '' The Leftovers'' and '' The Old Man'', and films, including in the role of Billy Knapp in the Coen Brothers' western ''The Ballad of Buster Scruggs''. Early life and education Heck was born in Phoenix, Arizona, but moved to Libertyville, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, as a child. He graduated from the University of Evansville in Indiana and went to N.Y.U. to gain a graduate degree in acting. Career Heck took his first Broadway leading role in the ''Cabaret'' revival in 2014. Off-Broadway, Heck starred in Horton Foote's epic ''The Orphans' Home Cycle'', ''Angels in America'' with ''Buster Scruggs'' co-star Zoe Kazan, as well as '' Water by the Spoonful''. On television, Heck had a guest role in ''The Alienist'' and appeared in ''The Leftovers''. At L.A. Outfest in 2013, Heck won the Grand Jury Award for Best Actor for his role in ''Pit Stop''. Heck appeared as Billy Knapp in the vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zachary Quinto
Zachary John Quinto (; born June 2, 1977) is an American actor and film producer. He is known for his roles as Sylar, the primary antagonist from the science fiction drama series '' Heroes'' (2006–2010); Spock in the film ''Star Trek'' (2009) and its sequels ''Star Trek Into Darkness'' (2013) and '' Star Trek Beyond'' (2016); Charlie Manx in the AMC series ''NOS4A2'', and Dr. Oliver Thredson in '' American Horror Story: Asylum,'' for which he received a nomination for an Emmy award. His other starring film roles include '' Margin Call'' (2011), '' Hitman: Agent 47'' (2015), ''Snowden'' (2016), and '' Hotel Artemis'' (2018). He also appeared in smaller roles on television series, such as '' So Notorious'', ''The Slap'', and '' 24'', and on stage in ''Angels in America, The Glass Menagerie,'' and ''Smokefall.'' Early life Zachary John Quinto was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Margaret "Margo" (née McArdle), who worked at an investment firm and later at a magistrate's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ebbe Bassey
Ebbe Bassey is a Nigerian American actress, who was nominated for Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for playing "Maa Dede" in '' Ties That Bind'' (2011). Career Bassey has starred in many Nigerian and American films, including '' Doctor Bello'', '' Mother of George'', '' NYPD Blue'', etc. She received a best-supporting actress nomination for her role in '' Ties That Bind (film)''. In 2012, she announced plans to create a short film, ''Saving Father'', which was to advocate and increase awareness for people living with AIDS. At the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, Bassey was nominated as the best-supporting actress in a film. In 2012, Bassey acted in Turning Point. The film won awards at Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards in the United States. In 2016, she played "Imani" in '' Tomorrow Ever After'' and got positive reviews for her role in the film. Bassey co-hosted the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards with Richard Mofe-Damijo at BMCC Tri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom McCarthy (director)
Thomas Joseph McCarthy (born June 7, 1966) is an American film director, screenwriter, and actor who has appeared in several films, including ''Meet the Parents'' and '' Good Night, and Good Luck'', and television series such as ''The Wire'', ''Boston Public'', ''Law & Order'' etc. McCarthy has received critical acclaim for his writing/direction work for the independent films ''The Station Agent'' (2003), '' The Visitor'' (2007), '' Win Win'' (2011), and ''Spotlight'' (2015), the last of which won the Academy Award for Best Picture, won McCarthy the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Director. Additionally, McCarthy co-wrote the film '' Up'' (2009) with Bob Peterson and Pete Docter, for which they received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. McCarthy also wrote the film '' Million Dollar Arm'' (2014) and served as a director and executive producer for the Netflix television series '' 13 R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Ortiz
John Ortiz (born May 23, 1968) is an American actor. He is known for his antagonist role as Arturo Braga in ''Fast & Furious'' (2009) and ''Fast & Furious 6'' (2013), and Clyde in ''Jack Goes Boating'' (2010), which earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor. He is also an artistic director/co-founder of the LAByrinth Theater Company. Ortiz's other film performances include Guajiro in ''Carlito's Way'' (1993), Sheriff Eddie Morales in '' Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem'' (2007), Javier J. Rivera in '' American Gangster'' (2007), Ronnie in ''Silver Linings Playbook'' (2012), Victor Nieves in '' Kong: Skull Island'' (2017), and Dr. Powell in ''Bumblebee'' (2018). Personal life Ortiz was born and raised in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York; he is of Puerto Rican ancestry. He graduated from John Dewey High School in Brooklyn, where he met his wife. Ortiz resided in that borough with his wife Jennifer and son Clemente until 2010 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laura Bush
Laura Lane Welch Bush (''née'' Welch; born November 4, 1946) is an American teacher, librarian, memoirist and author who was First Lady of the United States from 2001 to 2009. Bush previously served as First Lady of Texas from 1995 to 2000. She is the wife of former President George W. Bush, and the daughter-in-law of former president George H. W. Bush. Born in Midland, Texas, Bush graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in education, and took a job as a second grade teacher. After attaining her master's degree in library science at the University of Texas at Austin, she was employed as a librarian. Bush met her future husband, George W. Bush, in 1977, and they were married later that year. The couple had twin daughters in 1981. Bush's political involvement began during her marriage. She campaigned with her husband during his unsuccessful 1978 run for the United States Congress, and later for his successful Texas gubernatorial campa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherilyn Fenn
Sherilyn Fenn (born Sheryl Ann Fenn; February 1, 1965) is an American actress and author. She came to attention for her performance as Audrey Horne on the television series ''Twin Peaks'' (1990–1991, 2017) for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award. She is also known for her roles in '' Wild at Heart'' (1990), '' Of Mice and Men'' (1992), '' Boxing Helena'' (1993), the television sitcom '' Rude Awakening'' (1998–2001), '' The United States of Leland'' (2003), '' Shameless'' (2016), and ''Shining Vale'' (2022). Early life Fenn was born Sheryl Ann Fenn on February 1, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan. She comes from a family of musicians: her mother is keyboard player Arlene Quatro, her aunt is singer Suzi Quatro, her grandfather Art Quatro was a jazz musician, and her father, Leo Fenn, managed such rock bands as Suzi Quatro's The Pleasure Seekers, Alice Cooper, and The Billion Dollar Babies. Fenn is of Italian and Hungarian descent on her mother's si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
