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Richard Chaves
__NOTOC__ Richard John Chaves is an American character actor. Biography Career Chaves helped write the critically acclaimed stage drama ''Tracers''. In the early 1980s, he began work as an actor taking on various soap opera roles until he gained a role in 1987 as Poncho in the science fiction film ''Predator''. Soon afterward, his career received another boost with the role of Lt. Colonel Ironhorse in the television series ''War of the Worlds''. Chaves once calculated that the volume of fan mail he received outnumbered the rest of the cast members by a four or five to one ratio. However, his career hit a bump when ''War of the Worlds'' was given new creative management for its second season. The new executives did not think that the Ironhorse character worked with the format they wanted for the show, so his character and that of Norton Drake were killed off. His most recent acting appearances were in the films ''Lost Warrior: Left Behind'', ''Dark House'' and ''Beyond the G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frances Fisher
Frances Louise Fisher (born May 11, 1952) is a British-born American actress. She began her career in theatre and later starred as record executive Suzette 'Red' Saxon in the CBS daytime soap opera ''The Guiding Light'' (1985). In film, she is known for her roles in '' Unforgiven'' (1992), ''Titanic'' (1997), ''True Crime'' (1999), '' House of Sand and Fog'' (2003), '' Laws of Attraction'' (2004), '' The Kingdom'' (2007), '' In the Valley of Elah'' (2007), '' Jolene'' (2008), ''The Lincoln Lawyer'' (2011) and '' The Host'' (2013). From 2014 to 2015, Fisher starred in the ABC drama series ''Resurrection''. In 2019, she starred in the HBO television series ''Watchmen'', an adaptation of the graphic novel of the same name. Early life and education Fisher was born on May 11, 1952, in Milford on Sea, the daughter of American parents Olga Rosine (née Moen), a housewife, and William Irving "Bill" Fisher, Sr, an oil refinery construction superintendent. Her father was of Russian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gallifrey One
Gallifrey One is an annual North American science fiction convention focusing primarily on the British television series '' Doctor Who'' and its spin-offs, ''Torchwood'', '' K-9'' and ''The Sarah Jane Adventures'', with an additional emphasis on British and American science fiction television media, held each February in Los Angeles. The event bills itself as "the largest and longest-running annual Doctor Who convention in the world". Sponsored by Gallifrey One Conventions and the Institute for Specialized Literature (ISL) Inc., a California not-for-profit organization, Gallifrey One has been held every year since 1990 in the greater Los Angeles area and has featured guests from a variety of genre television programs including ''Babylon 5'', '' Star Trek'', ''Alien Nation'', '' Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda'', '' Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and '' Battlestar Galactica''. Gallifrey One is the formal name of the convention; the event has always featured the full name of the event, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miami Vice
''Miami Vice'' is an American crime drama television series created by Anthony Yerkovich and produced by Michael Mann for NBC. The series stars Don Johnson as James "Sonny" Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs, two Metro-Dade Police Department detectives working undercover in Miami. The series ran for five seasons on NBC from 1984 to 1989. The USA Network began airing reruns in 1988 and broadcast an originally unaired episode during its syndication run of the series on January 25, 1990. Unlike standard police procedurals, the show drew heavily upon 1980s New Wave culture and is noted for its integration of contemporary pop and rock music and stylish or stylized visuals. ''People'' magazine states that ''Miami Vice'' was the "first show to look really new and different since color TV was invented". Michael Mann directed a film adaptation of the series, which was released July 28, 2006. Conception The conception of the show is unclear. One version o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hill Street Blues
''Hill Street Blues'' is an American serial police procedural television series that aired on NBC in prime-time from January 15, 1981, to May 12, 1987, for 146 episodes. The show chronicles the lives of the staff of a single police station located on Hill Street in an unnamed large city. The "blues" are the police officers in their blue uniforms. The show received critical acclaim, and its production innovations influenced many subsequent dramatic television series produced in the United States and Canada. In its debut season, the series won eight Emmy Awards, a debut season record later surpassed only by '' The West Wing''. The show won a total of 26 Emmy Awards (out of 98 Emmy Award nominations) during its run, including four consecutive wins for Outstanding Drama Series. Background MTM Enterprises developed the series on behalf of NBC, appointing Steven Bochco and Michael Kozoll as series writers. The writers were allowed freedom to create a series that brought together a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dallas (1978 TV Series)
''Dallas'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1978, to May 3, 1991. The series revolves around an affluent and feuding Texas family, the Ewings, who own the independent oil company Ewing Oil and the cattle-ranching land of Southfork. The series originally focused on the marriage of Bobby Ewing and Pamela Barnes, whose families were sworn enemies. As the series progressed, Bobby's elder brother, oil tycoon J.R. Ewing, became the show's breakout character, whose schemes and dirty business became the show's trademark. When the show ended on May 3, 1991, J.R. was the only character to have appeared in every episode. The show was prominent for its cliffhangers, including the " Who shot J.R.?" mystery. The 1980 episode " Who Done It" remains the second-highest-rated prime-time telecast ever. The show also featured a "Dream Season", in which the entirety of season 9 was revealed to have been a dream of Pamela Ewing. After 14 seasons, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eight Is Enough
''Eight Is Enough'' is an American television comedy-drama series that ran on ABC from March 15, 1977, until May 23, 1981. The show was modeled on the life of syndicated newspaper columnist Tom Braden, a real-life parent with eight children, who wrote a book by the same title. Synopsis The show centers on a Sacramento, California, family with eight children (from oldest to youngest: David, Mary, Joanie, Susan, Nancy, Elizabeth, Tommy, and Nicholas). The father, Tom Bradford (based on Tom Braden, played by Dick Van Patten), is a newspaper columnist for the fictional ''Sacramento Register''. His wife, Joan (based on Joan Braden, played by Diana Hyland), was a homemaker and took care of the children. In early 1977, Hyland was diagnosed with breast cancer, undergoing a mastectomy when doctors discovered the cancer had metastasized. During filming her health suddenly deteriorated, and Hyland died on March 27, 1977, having filmed only four episodes. As a result, her character's d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weapons Of Mass Distraction
''Weapons of Mass Distraction'' is a 1997 television film directed by Stephen Surjik and written by Larry Gelbart, about two media moguls and their fight over ownership of a professional American football team. The film starred Gabriel Byrne and Ben Kingsley, with an ensemble supporting cast including Illeana Douglas, Mimi Rogers, and Jeffrey Tambor. The film was nominated for four awards at the 49th Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or a Special for Gelbart. Plot Lionel Powers and Julian Messenger are filthy rich men with dirty family secrets. They play dirty as well, fighting for control over a professional football team in Los Angeles with every weapon at their disposal. While the billionaires scheme and squabble, the married couple Rita and Jerry Pascoe can barely make ends meet. Their marriage becomes strained with Jerry's continuing inability to hold or find a job. While rich people blackmail one another, homeless people look for handout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night Eyes 2
''Night Eyes 2'' is a 1992 erotic thriller film directed by Rodney McDonald and starring Andrew Stevens and Shannon Tweed. The film is a sequel to ''Night Eyes'' (1990). Premise Will Griffith ( Andrew Stevens) is hired to secure and protect the mansion of South American diplomat Héctor Mejenes (Richard Chaves), following attempts on his life. However, his wife Marilyn (Shannon Tweed) ends up attracted to Will. Cast * Andrew Stevens as Will Griffith * Shannon Tweed as Marilyn Mejenes * Richard Chaves as Héctor Mejenes * Tim Russ as Jesse Younger * Richard Chaves as Hector Mejenes * Geno Silva as Luis * John O'Hurley as Detective Turner * Julian Stone as Safecracker * Tessa Taylor as Vivian Talbot Production ''Night Eyes 2'' was filmed within a month, starting on April 29, 1991, and finishing on May 25, 1991. It was filmed in Los Angeles, California. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Legend Continues
''The Legend Continues'' may refer: *'' Anchorman: The Legend Continues'' *'' Dragonworld: The Legend Continues'', a 1999 Adventure fantasy film. It is a Direct-to-video sequel to the original 1994 film, Dragonworld. The film was actually originally filmed in 1996, but did not see a release until 1999 *'' Kung Fu: The Legend Continues'', a spin-off of the 1972–1975 television series ''Kung Fu'' * ''The Legend Continues'' (album) {{DEFAULTSORT:Legend Continues, The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penalty Phase
''Penalty Phase'' is a 1986 American made-for-television thriller drama film directed by Tony Richardson and starring Peter Strauss. Plot Supreme court judge, Kenneth Hoffman (Peter Strauss) oversees a high-profile murder trial which appears to be an open-and-shut case. The murderer has confessed and Prosecutor Susan Jansen (Jonelle Allen) is direct and hard hitting, and the jury has delivered a guilty verdict. However, Judge Hoffman discovers that the evidence was not legally obtained, and for him to reject it and the trial outcome may have consequences for his career. Cast * Peter Strauss as Judge Kenneth Hoffman * Jonelle Allen as Susan Jansen * Karen Austin as Julie * Melissa Gilbert as Leah Furman * Mitchell Ryan as Judge Donald Faulkner * Jane Badler as Katie Pinter * John Harkins as Mr. Hunter * Millie Perkins as Nancy Faulkner * Richard Bright as Judge Von Karman * Richard Chaves as Nolan Esherman * Rossie Harris as Zach Hoffman * Art LaFleur Art LaFleur ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cease Fire (1985 Film)
''Cease Fire'' is a 1985 American independent war drama film directed by David Nutter (in his directing debut) and written by George Fernandez, based on his stage play ''Vietnam Trilogy''. It stars Don Johnson and Lisa Blount.Glaessner, Verina. "Cease fire". ''Monthly Film Bulletin'' (53/628). May 1986. p. 142-3. Plot A Vietnam Veteran fifteen years after returning home, married and with children suddenly finds himself reliving the horror of Vietnam. He's out of work and searching for a new job along with another Vet named Luke. Luke is separated but hoping to get back with his wife one day. Tim the main character sees the enemy in his house one night as he crawls around with a knife searching for the intruder. His young son has gotten up to get a glass of water and sees his father crawling through the darkness, knife in hand searching to the enemy. Horrified he wets his pants and is just missed being the enemy. Paula, Tim's wife realizes that her husband needs help and knows it's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Witness (1985 Film)
''Witness'' is a 1985 American neo-noir dramatic crime thriller film directed by Peter Weir, and starring Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis and Lukas Haas, with Jan Rubeš, Danny Glover, Josef Sommer, Alexander Godunov, Patti LuPone and Viggo Mortensen in supporting roles. The film focuses on a police detective (Ford) protecting an Amish woman (McGillis) and her young son (Haas), who becomes a target after he witnesses a brutal murder in a Philadelphia train station. Filmed in 1984, ''Witness'' was released theatrically by Paramount Pictures in February 1985. The film went on to become a sleeper hit, grossing over $116 million worldwide. At the 58th Academy Awards, it earned eight nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Ford, winning Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing. It was also nominated for seven BAFTA Awards, winning one for Maurice Jarre's score, and six Golden Globe Awards. William Kelley and Earl W. Wallace won the Writers Guild of Ame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
