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Lifeline (The L Word)
The third season of ''The L Word'' originally aired on Showtime from January 8, 2006 to March 26, 2006 and aired 12 episodes. The season begins six months after the birth of Tina and Bette's daughter, Angelica. New characters in this season include Moira Sweeney (a working class butch portrayed by Daniel Sea who is Jenny's girlfriend for most of the season) and Angus Partridge (portrayed by Dallas Roberts), Angelica's male nanny who later becomes Kit's lover. Sweeney starts the process of transitioning switching his name to Max. Erin Daniels' character, Dana Fairbanks, starts in a multi-episode storyline dealing with a breast cancer battle and culminating with her death. Notable of this season is that each episode begins with a short pre-credits vignette of two individuals meeting romantically or sexually. As the season progresses, lines from Alice's chart (''see here'') connect one member of each vignette with a new individual in the next. Helena's character storyline was switch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Showtime (TV Network)
Showtime is an American pay television, premium television television network, network owned by Paramount Media Networks, and is the flagship property of the namesake parent company, Showtime Networks, a part of Paramount Media Networks. Showtime's programming primarily includes Art release#Film, theatrically released Feature film, motion pictures and Original series, original television program, television series, along with boxing and mixed martial arts matches, occasional stand-up comedy television special, specials, and Television film, made-for-TV movies. Headquartered at Paramount Plaza on the northern end of New York City's Broadway (Manhattan), Broadway district, Showtime operates eight 24-hour, linear Multiplex (television)#Pay television multiplexes, multiplex channels; a traditional subscription video on demand service; and two proprietary streaming media, streaming platforms, the TV Everywhere offering Showtime Anytime (which is included as part of a subscription to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leisha Hailey
Leisha Hailey (born July 11, 1971) is an American actress and musician known for playing Alice Pieszecki in the Showtime Networks series ''The L Word'' and '' The L Word: Generation Q''. Hailey first came to the public's attention as a musician in the pop duo The Murmurs and has continued her music career as part of the band Uh Huh Her. Currently, Hailey appears as Alice in ''The L Word: Generation Q'' and hosts podcast ''PANTS'' with fellow ''L Word'' star and close friend, Kate Moennig. Early life Born in Okinawa, USCAR (now Japan) to American parents, Hailey grew up in Bellevue, Nebraska. At 17, she came out as lesbian before moving to New York City to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.L is for Leisha , a February 2004 interview with Dennis Hensley for '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynne Stopkewich
Lynne Stopkewich (born 1964) is a Canadian film director. She attracted attention for her feature film directorial debut '' Kissed'' (1996). Life and career In 1987, Stopkewich obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in film studies from Concordia University, followed in 1996 by a Master of Fine Arts Degree in film studies from the Department of Theatre and Film at the University of British Columbia. Her first short films were made while at Concordia. ''Kissed'' '' Kissed'' commenced development as Stopkewich's thesis feature at the University of British Columbia, to which Stopkewich later returned as a faculty member. The film stars Molly Parker as Sandra Larson, a young woman whose fixation on death leads her to study embalming at a mortuary school, where in turn she finds herself drawn toward feelings of necrophilia. Peter Outerbridge also stars as Matt, a fellow student who develops romantic feelings for Sandra, and so must learn to accept her sexual proclivities. Des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronwen Hughes
Bronwen Hughes is a Canadian film director. She was born in Toronto and is of Welsh descent. A graduate of the Department of Film, York University, she has directed commercials and feature films. Filmography Films Television Music videos * Silk - "Freak Me" (1993) * Amy Grant Amy Lee Grant (born November 25, 1960) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She began in contemporary Christian music (CCM) before crossing over to pop music in the 1980s and 1990s. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christia ... - " Lucky One" (1994) Awards * 25th Genie Award (2005): nominated for Best Achievement in Direction for ''Stander'' References External links * Canadian film producers Canadian television directors Canadian women film directors Canadian women film producers Canadian women screenwriters Film directors from Toronto Living people Canadian women television directors Writers from Toronto Year of birth missing (living people) Canadian mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Cumming
Alan Cumming (born 27 January 1965) is a British actor. His London stage appearances include ''Hamlet'', the Maniac in ''Accidental Death of an Anarchist'' (for which he received an Olivier Award), the lead in '' Bent'', The National Theatre of Scotland's ''The Bacchae'' and Samuel Beckett's ''Endgame'' at The Old Vic, opposite Daniel Radcliffe. On Broadway, he has appeared in ''The Threepenny Opera'', as the master of ceremonies in ''Cabaret'' (for which he won a Tony Award), ''Design for Living'', and a one-man adaptation of ''Macbeth''. Cumming's film roles include his performances in '' Emma'', ''GoldenEye'' and as Nightcrawler in '' X2'' (X-Men 2), Loki in ''Son of the Mask'', and as Fegan Floop in the ''Spy Kids'' trilogy. Cumming also appeared on ''The Good Wife'', for which he was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and a Satellite Award. Cumming starred in the 2018–2019 CBS TV series ''Instinct''. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bille Eltringham
Bille Eltringham (sometimes mis-spelt 'Billie') is a British film and television director. She is a graduate of Bournemouth Film School. Her most recent film is ''Mrs Ratcliffe's Revolution'' (2007). She co-directed ''The Darkest Light'' (1999) with Simon Beaufoy, and directed ''This Is Not a Love Song'' (2002), the first film to be simultaneously streamed on the Internet with its cinema premiere. TV work includes directing the critically acclaimed BBC drama, ''The Long Firm'' (2004); directing an episode of ''The L Word'' (" Lost Weekend", 2006); directing two episodes of the BBC series '' Ashes to Ashes'' (2007) and two episodes of the ITV series ''Lewis'' (2009 and 2010). Earlier TV work includes ''Kid in the Corner'' (1999) and ''Physics for Fish'' (1993). Short films include ''Lune'' (1993) and ''Yellow'' (1996). She worked as a boatswain on square rigged tall ships and as a dresser and prop builder in the theatre. Eltringham lives in London London is the capital a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilene Chaiken
Ilene Chaiken (born June 30, 1957) is an American television producer, director, writer, and founder of Little Chicken Productions. Chaiken is best known as being a co-creator, writer and executive producer on the television series ''The L Word'', and was recently an executive producer on ''Empire'', ''The Handmaid's Tale'', and '' Law & Order: Organized Crime''. Early life and education Chaiken was born in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania to a Jewish family. She studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and graduated with an undergraduate degree in graphic design in 1979. Career She began her career as an agent trainee for Creative Artists Agency, and as an executive for Aaron Spelling and Quincy Jones Entertainment. In 1988, she was the coordinating producer for the ''Fresh Prince of Bel Air'' and the associate producer for '' Satisfaction.'' She then wrote the screenplay ''Barb Wire'' (1996), and the television films ''Dirty Pictures'' (2000), and ''Damaged Care'' (2002). ''Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rose Troche
Rose Troche (born 1964) is an American film and television director, television producer, and screenwriter. Early life and education Troche was born to Puerto Rican parents and grew up on the north side of Chicago. In an interview she stated, "My parents thought moving to the suburbs was a sign of success," and "We were always the family that made everyone say, 'There goes the neighborhood.'" She and her family moved to the suburbs when she was a teen. She started working part-time at a movie theater where her interest in film developed. She earned her undergraduate degree in art history from the University of Illinois at Chicago and went on to get a graduate degree in film. Personal life Troche is a lesbian. She met Guinevere Turner her then partner while she was making Gabriella (1991 -1993). They began to work on a film based on their own experiences and their friends in the Chicago lesbian community, which they originally titled "Ely and Max," but was changed to ''Go Fish''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dana Fairbanks
This list of ''The L Word'' characters is sorted by last name (where possible), and includes both major and minor characters from the American drama ''The L Word''. A * Felicity Adams: Lesbian, portrayed by Latarsha Rose. ''Generation Q'' ** Ex-wife of Tyler Adams. ** Had an affair with Bette Porter while she was married to Tyler and while she was Bette's employee between the events of ''The L Word'' and ''Generation Q''. * Tyler Adams: Straight man, portrayed by Jeffrey Muller. ''Generation Q''. ** Ex-husband of Felicity Adams, who had an affair with Bette Porter while she was Bette's employee. * Coleman Alt: Portrayed by Brendan Penny. Season 3. ** Slept with Frank in 1985. ** Slept with Bette Porter in 1985. * Marcus Allenwood: Portrayed by Mark Gibson. Season 1. ** Tina Kennard's sperm donor, and the biological father of Angelica Porter-Kennard. ** Has a relationship with Lei Ling. * Andrew: Portrayed by Darrin Klimek. Season 1. ** Went on a blind date with Dana Fairbanks, bef ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erin Daniels
Erin Daniels ( Cohen) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Dana Fairbanks on ''The L Word'' (2004–2007). Her feature film work includes ''A Single Man'' (2009) and '' One Hour Photo'' (2002). Early life Daniels was born Erin Cohen in St. Louis, Missouri, where she grew up. Her father is an architect, and her mother is a clinical social worker. She grew up in a Jewish family; her mother co-founded the Central Reform Congregation in St. Louis and her grandmother received an award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews.A ‘Blue’ (State) Role , a February 2005 article from '''' She attended [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kit Porter
This list of ''The L Word'' characters is sorted by last name (where possible), and includes both major and minor characters from the American drama ''The L Word''. A * Felicity Adams: Lesbian, portrayed by Latarsha Rose. ''Generation Q'' ** Ex-wife of Tyler Adams. ** Had an affair with Bette Porter while she was married to Tyler and while she was Bette's employee between the events of ''The L Word'' and ''Generation Q''. * Tyler Adams: Straight man, portrayed by Jeffrey Muller. ''Generation Q''. ** Ex-husband of Felicity Adams, who had an affair with Bette Porter while she was Bette's employee. * Coleman Alt: Portrayed by Brendan Penny. Season 3. ** Slept with Frank in 1985. ** Slept with Bette Porter in 1985. * Marcus Allenwood: Portrayed by Mark Gibson. Season 1. ** Tina Kennard's sperm donor, and the biological father of Angelica Porter-Kennard. ** Has a relationship with Lei Ling. * Andrew: Portrayed by Darrin Klimek. Season 1. ** Went on a blind date with Dana Fairbanks, bef ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pam Grier
Pamela Suzette Grier (born May 26, 1949) is an American actress and singer. Described by Quentin Tarantino as cinema's first female action star (although, there are some who dispute that claim and believe Cheng Pei-pei actually holds that distinction), she achieved fame for her starring roles in a string of 1970s action, blaxploitation and women in prison films for American International Pictures and New World Pictures. Her accolades include nominations for an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Satellite Award and a Saturn Award. Grier came to prominence with her titular roles in the films ''Coffy'' (1973) and '' Foxy Brown'' (1974); her other major films during this period included ''The Big Doll House'' (1971), ''Women in Cages'' (1971), ''The Big Bird Cage'' (1972), ''Black Mama, White Mama'' (1973), ''Scream Blacula Scream'' (1973), '' The Arena'' (1974), ''Sheba, Baby'' (1975), '' Bucktown'' (1975) and ''Friday Foster'' (1975). She portrayed t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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