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Mookie (film)
Mookie, Mooki or Mooky may refer to: People * Mookie Betts (born 1992), American Major League Baseball player * Michael Blaiklock (born 1969), American actor and writer * Mookie Blaylock (born 1967), American former National Basketball Association player * Mooky Greidinger (born 1952), Israeli businessman, CEO of Cineworld * Shmuel Katz (politician) (1914-2008), Israeli writer, historian and journalist, Zionist and member of Irgun, nicknamed "Mooki" * Derrell Mitchell (born 1971), American football coach and player * Michael Moore (offensive lineman) (born 1976), American football player * Mookie Salaam (born 1990), American sprinter * Mookie Singerman, member of the band Genghis Tron * Darryl Watkins (born 1984), American basketball player * Mookie Wilson (born 1956), American baseball player * Thabo Mooki (born 1974), South African footballer * Mooky the Clown, stage name of Laci Endresz Jr. who performs at Blackpool Tower Circus * Mooky, stage name of Mundzir Abdul Latif, lead si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. In 2018, while with the Red Sox, he became the first player in MLB history to win the Most Valuable Player, Silver Slugger, Gold Glove, batting title, and World Series in the same season. Betts was drafted by the Red Sox in 2011, and made his MLB debut in the 2014 season, splitting time between second base and the outfield. He became the Red Sox center fielder in 2014, before moving to right field in 2016. As a relatively short natural second baseman with a high contact rate and a high level of production when pulling the ball, Betts has been compared to former Red Sox teammate Dustin Pedroia. Betts is also a professional tenpin bowler for the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA). He bowled a perfect game in the World Series of Bowling in 2017. Early life In 2010, Bet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mookie Wilson
William Hayward "Mookie" Wilson (born February 9, 1956) is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder and coach remembered as the Met who hit the ground ball that rolled through Bill Buckner's legs in the bottom of the 10th inning of game six of the 1986 World Series. A switch hitter with excellent speed, his positive attitude and hustle immediately endeared him to a New York Mets fan base with precious few stars to root for when he first came up in the early s. He was enshrined in the New York Mets Hall of Fame in . Early life Born in Bamberg, South Carolina, William Hayward Wilson was nicknamed ''Mookie'' as a small child. He pitched for the Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School Red Raiders baseball team under coach David Horton. College In the mid-s, South Carolina State University, a program located in Orangeburg, South Carolina and very near Wilson's hometown, discontinued its baseball program just days after Wilson had signed a letter of intent to play for the Bulldogs. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do The Right Thing
''Do the Right Thing'' is a 1989 American comedy-drama film produced, written, and directed by Spike Lee. It stars Lee, Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Bill Nunn, John Turturro, and Samuel L. Jackson, and is the feature film debut of Martin Lawrence and Rosie Perez. The story explores a Brooklyn neighborhood's simmering racial tension between its African-American residents and the Italian-American owners of a local pizzeria, culminating in tragedy and violence on a hot summer day. The film was a critical and commercial success and received numerous accolades, including Academy Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Aiello's portrayal of Sal the pizzeria owner. It is often listed among the greatest films of all time. In 1999, the film was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress, and was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. Plot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mooki River
Mooki River, a perennial stream that is part of the Namoi catchment within the Murray–Darling basin, is located in the Northern Tablelands district of New South Wales, Australia. The river starts at the junction of Omaleah Creek and Phillips Creek, and forms below the Liverpool Range, south-west of Quirindi, and flows generally west of north, joined by three minor tributaries, before reaching its confluence with the Namoi River north-east of Gunnedah; descending over its course. The towns of Quirindi and Werris Creek lie within the basin of the Mooki River, much of which is prime agricultural land. Little natural vegetation remains in the plains but river gums and other trees grow on the banks of the Mooki River. The Kamilaroi Highway and the North-west railway line cross the Mooki River near Breeza. History The earliest recorded exploration of this area is that of John Oxley and his party travelling through here in August 1818. 'Mooki' was the name given to the river by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mooki (singer)
Danny Niv ( he, דני ניב) (born March 2, 1975 in Rishon LeZion, Israel), better known as Mooki ( he, מוקי) is an Israeli singer and rapper, best known as the frontman for successful Israeli hip hop/ punk act Shabak Samech between 1992 and 2000, and again since 2007. He is also a successful solo artist. In Shabak Samech, he was also known by the nickname Mookie D, given him due to the resemblance of his voice to the voice of Mike D of the Beastie Boys. Biography Born under the name Daniel Neyburger'' ( he, דניאל נייבורגר), Mooki broke out into the music scene at the age of 17, when he formed the hip hop act Shabak Samech with a bunch of friends. The band proved successful among the Israeli youth and sold thousands of records. The band was active from 1992 until 2000, releasing three studio albums and one live album. The band reunited in 2007 for a short tour across Israel and a new album. After the disbandment of Shabak Samech in 2000, Mooki went on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Buck Short
One Buck Short (OBS) are a Malaysian punk rock / pop punk band from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Known for their energetic live performances, the band built a legion of fans across Asia following their first release, the 2003 EP titled "Where's The Mouse?!". Following a series of support tours for everyone from My Chemical Romance to Fall Out Boy, the band, which celebrates their 20th anniversary in 2023, is still one of the biggest rock acts in the region (South East Asia). Summary In 2008, One Buck Short released their debut album ''Halal & Loving It''; it produced hit singles "Fast Times", "Kelibat Korupsi" and "Khayalan Masa". With producer/arranger Greg Henderson at the helm, it was hailed by many as one of the best locally produced Malaysian rock albums ever. The band went on to open for acts including Fall Out Boy (in Singapore), Panic! At the Disco, My Chemical Romance and Good Charlotte. The band was the only Malaysian act billed for the inaugural SingFest i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mooky The Clown
Laci Endresz Jr. (born 28 July 1974) is an English circus performer who performs as the circus clown Mooky the Clown. Background Endresz was born in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England. His father, Laci Endresz Sr., was born in Hungary and is the director of the Tower Circus at Blackpool Tower, a position he has held since 1992. Seven generations of his family have performed in the circus on his father's side and nine generations on his mother's side. He made his first appearance as a clown in a circus at the age of four. Career Early career In 1985 he won a bronze medal as a juggler at the Cirque de Demain Festival in Paris, France. In 1987, at the age of 12, he performed at the 12th International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo with his sister Kate, juggling with nunchucks, five and seven rings, four and five clubs, three then five balls and finishing his act with five fire torches. Mooky As Mooky, Endresz has worked in most of the leading circuses in Europe, appeared on the Pau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thabo Mooki
Thabo Mooki affectionately nicknamed Tsiki-Tsiki (born 22 October 1974 in Soweto, Gauteng) is a retired South African association football midfielder who spent all his professional career with Premier Soccer League club Kaizer Chiefs. He also represented South Africa. Club career Mooki made nearly 350 appearances for Kaizer Chiefs in a 15-year career. Known as Tsiki Tsiki, he made his professional debut for Kazier Chiefs under manager Philippe Troussier in 1994. International career Mooki made his full international debut in a friendly against the Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ... on 4 June 1997. He was capped three times scoring one goal. International goals References External links * 1974 births Living people South African soccer pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darryl Watkins
Darryl Finesse Watkins (born November 8, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player who played for BTN CLS Knights Indonesia of the Asean Basketball League. He is a former college basketball player for the Syracuse Orange who has a reputation for his shot-blocking ability. High school A first-team all-state pick as a senior, Watkins was a four-time all-county selection and earned all-area his final two seasons. He averaged approximately 16 points, 11 rebounds, six blocks and three assists in his senior campaign. He was rated 35th nationally and seventh at center by ESPN.com, 35th by PrepStars, 51st by Insiders Hoops, and 60th by Hoop Scoop. New Jersey Hoops ranked him 4th in New Jersey. College Used as a backup for his first two seasons at Syracuse, Watkins became Syracuse's starting center in his junior year. He registered 99 blocks that season, and ranked 16th in Division I blocked shots per game (2.8). He finished the season averaging 7.1 points and 7.3 rebou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Blaiklock
Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock is an American actor and writer who has starred in the television series ''Secret Girlfriend'' and ''Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23''. Biography Blaiklock was born and raised in Ashland, Massachusetts. While at Emerson College in Boston, he wrote and performed in the sketch group Swolen Monkey Showcase. In addition to being a series regular on ''Secret Girlfriend'' and ''Don't Trust the B--- in Apartment 23'', Blaiklock has appeared on ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'', ''The Sarah Silverman Program'', ''Hung'', ''Melrose Place'', ''Desperate Housewives'', and in the feature film ''Fired Up!''. Blaiklock was nicknamed Mookie as a child after NBA basketball player Mookie Blaylock. He is a frequent performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (shorter UCB Theatre) is an American improvisational theatre company and training center founded by the Upright Citizens Brigade troupe members Matt Besser, Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genghis Tron
Genghis Tron is an American four-piece cybergrind band formed in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States, and latterly based in Brooklyn, New York and San Francisco, California. The band signed to Relapse Records after releasing two recordings on Crucial Blast. The group went on an indefinite hiatus in 2010, but returned in 2020 and soon after announced a new album, '' Dream Weapon'', in March 2021. History 2006-2010: ''Dead Mountain Mouth'', ''Board Up the House'' and hiatus Around the same time of starting Genghis Tron, vocalist Mookie Singerman sang and played guitar in the two-piece project Glitter Pals with his friend Jake Friedman while they were attending Vassar College. Friedman also featured on the song "Laser Bitch" on Genghis Tron's EP '' Cloak of Love'' (2005). Genghis Tron has toured with such bands as Behold... the Arctopus, Converge, Kylesa, Gaza, The Dillinger Escape Plan and The Faint. In 2008 the band released an album, '' Board Up the House''. It was na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mookie Salaam
Rakieem "Mookie" Mustafa Allah Salaam (born April 5, 1990) is an American sprinter. Grew up in San Bernardino, California, Mookie started running track in the sixth grade, but was forced to quit by his stepfather. Salaam became a three-sport athlete at Edmond North High School in Edmond, Oklahoma. He played wide receiver on the football varsity, but decided to focus on track after suffering a dislocated hip in his junior year. He turned down football scholarships to run track at the University of Oklahoma. It was not until Salaam's junior year at the university that he made a name for himself nationality. On June 10, 2011, Salaam became the 79th person to break the 10-second barrier when he ran the 100m in 9.97s at the NCAA Track and Field Championships, placing second. He also won the NCAA Indoor 200m that year, with a time of 20.41. Several of his times are school records. He decided to forgo his senior year and sign a professional contract with Adidas Adidas AG (; st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
