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McCormack
McCormack is a Scottish and Irish surname that originated in Ireland Milltown Galway. Spelling variations include: Cormack, MacCormack, MacCormac, McCormac, Cormac, Cormach. Architecture * Sir Richard MacCormac, (1938–2014), British architect, the founder of MJP Architects Business * Arthur John McCormack (1865–1936), English businessman associated with Wolseley Motors * Derek McCormack (academic), New Zealand professor and administrator of the Auckland University of Technology * Emmet J. McCormack (1880–1965), US director and treasurer, One of the founders of Moore-McCormack * Gavan McCormack, Australian historian and orientalist, Visiting Professor of Social Science at the International Christian University in Tokyo Entertainment * Adetokumboh McCormack (born 1982), Sierra Leone-born US film and television actor * Ange McCormack (born 1996 or 1997), Australian journalist and radio presenter * Catherine McCormack (born 1972), English film actress * Danielle McCorm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patty McCormack
Patricia McCormack (born Patricia Ellen Russo; August 21, 1945) is an American actress with a career in theater, films, and television. McCormack began her career as a child actress. She is perhaps best known for her performance as Rhoda Penmark in Maxwell Anderson's 1956 psychological drama '' The Bad Seed''. She received critical acclaim for the role on Broadway and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Mervyn LeRoy's film adaptation. Her acting career has continued with both starring and supporting roles in film and television, including Helen Keller in the original ''Playhouse 90'' production of ''The Miracle Worker'', Jeffrey Tambor's wife Anne Brookes on the ABC sitcom ''The Ropers'', Adriana La Cerva's mother in ''The Sopranos'', and as Pat Nixon in '' Frost/Nixon'' (2008). Life and career McCormack was born in New York City on August 21, 1945, as Patricia Ellen Russo. Her parents divorced when she was young, and she took on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Cormack may refer to: * Cormack, Newfoundland and Labrador, a community in Canada *Cormack (surname), people with the surname Cormack See also * McCormack * Cormac Cormac is a masculine given name in the Irish language, Irish and English language, English languages. The name is ancient in the Irish language and is also seen in the rendered Old Norse as ''Kormákr''. Family name#Surname prefixes, Mac is I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danielle McCormack
Danielle Marie McCormack (born 18 September 1983) is an English actress and singer/songwriter and musician. McCormack is best known for playing Mel Barker on the TV show ''My Parents Are Aliens'' on CITV between 1999 and 2004, leaving after series 6 for a career in the music industry. She did however appear in the 2005 link episode " Thanks for All the Earthworm Custard", the last episode of series 7. McCormack was born in Yorkshire. Indicates age 26 at that time. She is also an accomplished singer/songwriter and has also written a number of tracks with Geordie Walker of Killing Joke, which were released online. Filmography Theatre *''Oliver Oliver may refer to: Arts, entertainment and literature Books * ''Oliver the Western Engine'', volume 24 in ''The Railway Series'' by Rev. W. Awdry * ''Oliver Twist'', a novel by Charles Dickens Fictional characters * Ariadne Oliver ...'' at the London Palladium (1996) *''Beauty and the Beast'' (2011) *''Cinderella'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Voice UK (series 7)
''The Voice UK'' is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. The seventh series began airing on 6 January 2018 and concluded on 7 April 2018. It was presented by Emma Willis on ITV. will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson and Sir Tom Jones return for their seventh, second and sixth series, respectively, with Olly Murs replacing Gavin Rossdale as a new coach for the series. Previous runner-up Jamie Miller replaced Cel Spellman as the presenter of companion show, ''The V Room'', broadcast through the ITV Hub. Coaches On 6 March 2017, it was announced that will.i.am would be returning as a coach on the show for his seventh series, with ITV stating that they were in "all parties" to have Sir Tom Jones to return as a coach as well. After much speculation regarding his future on the programme, on 6 August 2017, Gavin Rossdale announced his departure from the programme, after just one series as a coach. Following this announcement, Danny Jones became the favourite to rep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean McCormack (sound Editor)
Sean McCormack is a sound editor who was nominated at the 79th Academy Awards in the category of Best Sound Editing. He was nominated for the film '' Apocalypto'', which his nomination was shared with Kami Asgar. He also did some sound on the TV show ''The Simpsons''. Selected filmography *''Heaven Is for Real'' (2014) *''Muppets Most Wanted'' (2014) *'' Ride Along'' (2014) *''Think Like a Man Too'' (2014) *''Grown Ups 2'' (2013) *''Last Vegas'' (2013) *''The Muppets'' (2011) *''Country Strong'' (2010) *''Secretariat'' (2010) *'' The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3'' (2009) *''Zombieland'' (2009) *''The Great Debaters'' (2007) *'' Apocalypto'' (2006) *''Seraphim Falls'' (2006) *''The Passion of the Christ ''The Passion of the Christ'' is a 2004 American epic biblical drama film co-produced and directed by Mel Gibson from a screenplay he wrote with Benedict Fitzgerald. It stars Jim Caviezel as Jesus of Nazareth, Maia Morgenstern as the Bl ...'' (2004) References Externa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niamh McCormack
Niamh Rose McCormack (born 17 January 2001) is an Irish actress and model. On television, she is known for her role in the Netflix series '' Everything Now'' (2023). Her films include ''The Magic Flute'' (2022). Early life and education McCormack is the daughter of makeup artist Annie Gribbin and publican Paddy McCormack. Her parents separated when she was an infant, and she was predominantly raised by her mother while visiting her father on weekends. McCormack left school at 14 to be homeschooled due to bullying and completed her Leaving Cert at a private college. She trained in acting at Bow Street Academy, graduating in 2019. Career Signed with Morgan the Agency, McCormack began her modeling career when she was 14, with gigs for The Bridge, Arnotts and Life Style Sports. She participated in Milan Fashion Week at 16. In December 2020, it was reported that McCormack would appear in the second season of Netflix adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski's ''The Witcher'' as the myster ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary McCormack
Mary Catherine McCormack (born February 8, 1969) is an American actress. She has had leading roles as Justine Appleton on the series '' Murder One'' (1995–1997), as Deputy National Security Adviser Kate Harper on ''The West Wing'' (2004–2006), as Deputy U.S. Marshal Mary Shannon on '' In Plain Sight'' (2008–2012), and as Peggy on the comedy series '' The Kids Are Alright'' (2018–2019). McCormack's film roles include '' Private Parts'' (1997), '' Deep Impact'' (1998), ''True Crime'' (1999), ''Mystery, Alaska'' (1999), '' K-PAX'' (2001), '' Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star'' (2003) and '' 1408'' (2007). Early life McCormack was born in Plainfield, New Jersey. She is the daughter of clinical therapist Norah and car dealership and ice cream parlor owner William McCormack. Her parents divorced in 1990. Her sister Bridget was the chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court and a professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School. Her brother William is an actor, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riverdance
''Riverdance'' is a theatrical show that consists mainly of traditional Irish music and dance. With a score composed by Bill Whelan, it originated as an interval act during the Eurovision Song Contest 1994, featuring Irish dancing champions Jean Butler, Michael Flatley and the vocal ensemble Anúna. Shortly afterwards, husband and wife production team John McColgan and Moya Doherty expanded it into a stage show, which opened in Dublin on 9 February 1995. As of 2025, the show continues to tour the world. Background Riverdance is rooted in a three-part suite of baroque-influenced traditional music called ''Timedance''. The suite was composed, recorded and performed for the Eurovision Song Contest 1981, which was held in Ireland. At the time, Bill Whelan and Dónal Lunny composed the music, augmenting the Irish folk band Planxty with a rock rhythm section of electric bass and drums and a four-piece horn section. The piece was performed, with accompanying dancers from Dubli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin McCormack (dancer)
Kevin McCormack (born 1970) is a former professional Irish dancer who spent many years as a Dance Captain with ''Riverdance''. The Dublin native was part of the original 24 troupe members for ''Riverdance's'' seven-minute interval act at the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest. A 10-time World Irish Dance Champion, McCormack holds ADCRG titleship which means he is recognised by An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha, the governing body of Irish dancing worldwide, as being qualified to adjudicate Irish Step dancing on any competitive level throughout the world. McCormack began dancing at the age of three years due to his parents' influence. He graduated from Trinity College in Dublin with a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy, and subsequently gave up dancing to become a pharmacist. However, he started up again in 1994 when ''Riverdance'' producer Moya Doherty Moya Doherty (born 1957, in Pettigo, County Donegal, Ireland) is a Dublin-raised Irish entrepreneur and the producer and co-founder of ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John McCormack (tenor)
Count John Francis McCormack (14 June 1884 – 16 September 1945), was an Irish lyric tenor celebrated for his performances of the operatic and popular song repertoires, and renowned for his diction and breath control. He was also a Papal Count. McCormack became a naturalised American citizen before returning to live in Ireland. Early life John Francis McCormack was born on 14 June 1884 in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland, the second son and fifth of the 11 children (five of whom died in infancy or childhood) of Andrew McCormack and his wife Hannah Watson. His parents were both from Galashiels, Scotland and worked at the Athlone Woollen Mills, where his father was a foreman. He was baptised in St. Mary's Church, Athlone on 23 June 1884. McCormack received his early education from the Marist Brothers in Athlone and later attended Summerhill College, Sligo. He sang in the choir of the old St Peter's church in Athlone under his choirmaster, Michael Kilkelly. When the family m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warren Peace
Geoffrey Alexander MacCormack, better known as Warren Peace, is an English vocalist, composer and dancer best known for his work with David Bowie in the 1970s. Musical career A long-time friend of Bowie since their schooldays in Bromley, Peace (initially as GA MacCormack) contributed backing vocals to a number of albums, beginning with ''Aladdin Sane'' in 1973 and continuing through to ''Station to Station'' in 1976. He appeared with Bowie during his 1973 tour of the US and Japan, travelling back to the UK via the Trans-Siberian Railway with the singer, who refused to fly. He then performed on the final UK leg of the tour which ended with Ziggy Stardust's 'retirement' at the Hammersmith Odeon in July (later released as '' Ziggy Stardust – The Motion Picture)''. With Bowie, Peace co-wrote the music for " Rock 'n' Roll With Me" on ''Diamond Dogs'' (1974) and later "Turn Blue" on Iggy Pop's '' Lust for Life'' (1977). He also appeared as an 'Astronette' dancer and vocalist in '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franklyn MacCormack
Franklyn MacCormack (March 8, 1906 – June 12, 1971) was an American radio personality in Chicago, Illinois, from the 1930s into the 1970s. After his death, Ward Quaal, the president of the last company for which MacCormack worked, described him as "a natural talent and one of the truly great performers of broadcasting's first 50 years." Early years MacCormack was born Franklin H. McCormick on March 8, 1906, in Waterloo, Iowa, and had four siblings. He attended the University of Iowa. Radio MacCormack began his radio career in South Bend, Indiana, and in 1930 had his first large-market job with WIL in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1933, he moved to WBBM in Chicago, Illinois, where he was "an actor, announcer and producer." His obituary in the Chicago Tribune said, "He developed his technique of lacing music with poetry while announcing in his native Waterloo, Ia." MacCormack was the announcer of the long-running old-time radio serial ''Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy''. He wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
