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Michael Aronov
Michael Aronov (born May 4, 1976) is an American actor who has worked in film, television and theatre. In 2017, he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role as Uri Savir in the Broadway theatre, Broadway play ''Oslo (play), Oslo''. He is also known for playing the role of Anton Baklanov, a refusenik scientist in ''The Americans''. Early life Aronov was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and he is Jewish. He grew up in Miami, Florida and graduated from the city's New World School of the Arts. In 1998 he graduated with a B.F.A in theatre at Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University. Career Aronov spent three seasons on the award-winning series ''The Americans'' playing a physicist who is torn from his family and exiled as a political prisoner. In 2017 ''The Blacklist (TV series), The Blacklist'' brought him on as a new member to the show's cast, playing Smokey Putnum, the lovable hustler and sidekick to James Spader. Aronov was also recurring as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tashkent
Tashkent (, uz, Toshkent, Тошкент/, ) (from russian: Ташкент), or Toshkent (; ), also historically known as Chach is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan. It is the most populous city in Central Asia, with a population of 2,909,500 (2022). It is in northeastern Uzbekistan, near the border with Kazakhstan. Tashkent comes from the Turkic ''tash'' and ''kent'', literally translated as "Stone City" or "City of Stones". Before Islamic influence started in the mid-8th century AD, Tashkent was influenced by the Sogdian and Turkic cultures. After Genghis Khan destroyed it in 1219, it was rebuilt and profited from the Silk Road. From the 18th to the 19th century, the city became an independent city-state, before being re-conquered by the Khanate of Kokand. In 1865, Tashkent fell to the Russian Empire; it became the capital of Russian Turkestan. In Soviet times, it witnessed major growth and demographic changes due to forced deportations from throughout the Sov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Spader
James Todd Spader (born February 7, 1960) is an American actor. He has portrayed eccentric characters in films such as the drama ''Sex, Lies, and Videotape'' (1989) for which he won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor, the action science fiction film '' Stargate'' (1994), the controversial psychological thriller ''Crash'' (1996), the erotic romance ''Secretary'' (2002) and Steven Spielberg's ''Lincoln'' (2012). He also voiced and performed motion-capture of the titular character of Ultron in '' Avengers: Age of Ultron'' (2015). His television roles include those of attorney Alan Shore in the last season of ''The Practice'' (2003–2004) and its spin-off '' Boston Legal'' (2004–2008) (for which he won three Emmy Awards), and Robert California in the comedy-mockumentary ''The Office'' (2011–2012). He currently stars as high-profile criminal-turned-FBI-informant Raymond "Red" Reddington in the NBC crime drama ''The Blacklist'' (2013–present) for which he has earned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reign (TV Series)
''Reign'' is a historical romantic drama television series created by Laurie McCarthy and Stephanie SenGupta for The CW. Set in the late-sixteenth century, the series revolves around the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her rise to power in the French court. The series stars Adelaide Kane as Queen Mary Stuart, alongside an ensemble cast. The series premiered on October 17, 2013, on The CW and concluded after four seasons on June 16, 2017. The series was produced by Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, in association with Joyful Girl Productions, Take 5 Productions, and Toronto-based Whizbang Films. In February 2013, The CW ordered a pilot for a television series loosely based on Mary Stuart's life and largely favor fictionalized storylines than historical accuracy; Kane was cast in the lead role that same month. Filming primarily took place between Toronto and the Republic of Ireland. Since its debut, the series received mixed reviews from television critics, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gun Hill (film)
''Gun Hill'' is a 2014 American television film directed by Reggie Rock Bythewood and starring Larenz Tate. Produced in 2011, the film was delayed for almost three years until BET announced June 6, 2014, that ''Gun Hill'' will premiere on its network on July 2, 2014. The film was produced as a pilot for a possible new drama series on BET. Synopsis A pair of twins take different paths: one is an undercover agent and the other a cop. Trane is an agent with a secret task force. Bird is a recently freed convict who plays by a different set of rules. However, when Trane is murdered, Bird assumes his brother's identity, seeking his brother's murderer and a second chance at life while grappling with morality, fatherhood and love. Cast * Larenz Tate as Trane/Bird Stevens * Emayatzy Corinealdi as Janelle Evans * Tawny Cypress as Andrea Logan * Aisha Hinds as Arlene Carter * Michael Aronov as Danny Raden *Phyllis Yvonne Stickney as Marva Stevens *Shanti Ashanti as Semi Faraj * Hisham Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hedwig And The Angry Inch (film)
''Hedwig and the Angry Inch'' is a 2001 American musical comedy-drama film written for the screen and directed by John Cameron Mitchell. Based on Mitchell's and Stephen Trask's 1998 stage musical '' Hedwig and the Angry Inch'', it accompanies Hedwig Robinson, a gay East German rock singer. Hedwig subsequently develops a relationship with a younger man, Tommy, becoming his mentor and musical collaborator, only to have Tommy steal her music and become a rock star. The film follows Hedwig and her backing band, the Angry Inch, as they shadow Tommy's tour, while exploring Hedwig's past and her forced gender identity. Mitchell reprises his role as Hedwig from the original production. Despite largely positive reviews from critics and audiences, the film's limited release only grossed $3.6 million from an estimated $6 million budget. The musical has since developed a devoted cult following. In 2001, the film won the Best Director and Audience Awards at the Sundance Film Festival as well ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amexicano
''Amexicano'' is a drama film directed by Matthew Bonifacio and written by Carmine Famiglietti. The film explores the relationship between a blue-collar Italian-American man and an Undocumented Mexican immigrant as they both try to make a living in Queens, New York. It world premiered at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival and won the Jury Award for producer/director Matthew Bonifacio in the category of Narrative Film at the 2007 Sonoma Valley Film Festival Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts organization dedicated to promoting the best in independent film and filmmakers from around the world, inspiring savvy film lovers and introducing the power of film to stude .... It was released theatrically in 2008. References External links * * ; Reviews The Village Voice 2007 films 2007 drama films American drama films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films {{2000s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Drop (film)
''The Drop'' is a 2014 American crime film directed by Michaël R. Roskam and distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures. It was written by Dennis Lehane, based on his 2009 short story "Animal Rescue". It follows Bob Saginowski, a barman who becomes entangled in an investigation after the mafia-run bar where he works is robbed. It stars Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, James Gandolfini (in his final film role), and Matthias Schoenaerts. The film was produced by TSG Entertainment and Chernin Entertainment. It premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival and was released theatrically on September the 12th, 2014. It received generally positive reviews and grossed $4.1 million during its opening weekend and $18.7 million worldwide, against a budget of $12.6 million. Plot In Brooklyn, Bob Saginowski tends a neighborhood bar run by his cousin Marvin Stipler, which the Chechen mafia uses as a 'drop' for illegal money. Marv ridicules Bob for commemorating the 10th anniversary of Richi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Gandolfini
James Joseph Gandolfini Jr. (; September 18, 1961 – June 19, 2013) was an American actor. For his role as Tony Soprano, the Italian-American Mafia crime boss in HBO's television series ''The Sopranos'', he won three Emmy Awards, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, and one Golden Globe Award. His portrayal of Tony Soprano has been described as one of the greatest and most influential performances in television history. Gandolfini's film roles include mob henchman Virgil in ''True Romance'' (1993), Lieutenant Bobby Dougherty in '' Crimson Tide'' (1995), Colonel Winter in ''The Last Castle'' (2001), and Mayor of New York in '' The Taking of Pelham 123'' (2009). Other roles are enforcer and stuntman Bear in ''Get Shorty'' (1995) and impulsive "Wild Thing" Carol in ''Where the Wild Things Are'' (2009). For his performance as Albert in ''Enough Said'' (2013), Gandolfini posthumously received much critical praise and several awards, including a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operation Finale
''Operation Finale'' is a 2018 American historical drama film directed by Chris Weitz from a screenplay by Matthew Orton about a 1960 clandestine operation by Israeli commandos to capture former SS officer Adolf Eichmann, and transport him to Jerusalem for a 1961 trial on charges of crimes against humanity. The film stars Oscar Isaac (who also produced) as the key Mossad officer Peter Malkin, and Ben Kingsley as Eichmann. It Also stars Lior Raz, Mélanie Laurent, Nick Kroll, and Haley Lu Richardson. Several source materials, including ''Eichmann in My Hands'', Peter Malkin, provided the basis for the story. The film was theatrically released in the United States on August 29, 2018 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer through their joint venture with Annapurna Pictures (now called United Artists Releasing) and received mixed reviews from critics. Plot After World War II ends, Holocaust perpetrator Adolf Eichmann disappears; other leaders of Nazi Germany take their own lives to avoid facing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscar Isaac
Óscar Isaac Hernández Estrada (born March 9, 1979) is a Guatemalan-born American actor. Known for his versatility, he has been credited with breaking stereotypes about Latino characters in Hollywood. He was named the best actor of his generation by '' Vanity Fair'' in 2017 and one of the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century by ''The New York Times'' in 2020. His accolades include a Golden Globe Award, a National Board of Review Award and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2016, he featured on ''Time'' list of the 100 most influential people in the world. When Isaac was an infant, he moved with his family to the United States. As a teenager, he joined a punk band, acted in plays and made his film debut in a minor role. An alumnus of the Juilliard School, Isaac was a character actor in films for much of the 2000s. His first major role was that of Joseph in the biblical drama ''The Nativity Story'' (2006), and he won an AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Kingsley
Sir Ben Kingsley (born Krishna Pandit Bhanji; 31 December 1943) is an English actor. He has received various accolades throughout his career spanning five decades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. Kingsley was appointed Knight Bachelor in 2002 for services to the British film industry. In 2010, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2013, he received the Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution to Filmed Entertainment. Born to an English mother and an Indian Gujarati father with roots in Jamnagar, Kingsley began his career in theatre, joining the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1967 and spending the next 15 years appearing mainly on stage. His starring roles included productions of ''As You Like It'' (his West End debut for the company at the Aldwych Theatre in 1967), ''Much Ado About Nothing'', ''Richard III'', '' The Tempest'', ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' (including Peter Brook's 1970 RSC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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