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Scandal (season 1)
The first season of the ABC American television drama series ''Scandal'' premiered on April 5, 2012 and concluded on May 17, 2012, with a total of 7 episodes. Plot This season introduces Olivia Pope and the various members of her firm, as well as President of the United States Fitzgerald Grant (Tony Goldwyn) and Cyrus Beene (Jeff Perry), his chief of staff. The season focused on the lives of the team members, the relationship between Olivia and the president (her former employer), and the mystery surrounding Amanda Tanner's (Liza Weil) involvement with the White House, among other cases the team solved. Cast and characters Main * Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope * Henry Ian Cusick as Stephen Finch * Columbus Short as Harrison Wright * Darby Stanchfield as Abigail "Abby" Whelan * Katie Lowes as Quinn Perkins * Guillermo Diaz as Huck * Jeff Perry as White House Chief of Staff Cyrus Beene * Tony Goldwyn as President Fitzgerald "Fitz" Thomas Grant III Recurring * Jos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerry Washington
Kerry Marisa Washington (born January 31, 1977) SidebarCertificate of Live Birth: Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha(County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health). Gives Kerry Washington birth dateArchivedfrom the original on May 2, 2016.Note: FilmReference.com states "Born January 5, 1977 (some sources cite 1975)…." at is an American actress. She gained wide public recognition for starring as crisis management expert Olivia Pope in the ABC drama series ''Scandal'' (2012–2018). For her role, she was twice nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and once for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama. Her portrayal of Anita Hill in the HBO television political thriller film '' Confirmation'' (2016), and her role as Mia Warren in the Hulu miniseries '' Little Fires Everywhere'' (2020), both earned nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. In film, Wash ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshua Malina
Joshua Charles Malina (born January 17, 1966) is an American film and stage actor known for playing Will Bailey on the NBC drama ''The West Wing'', Jeremy Goodwin on '' Sports Night'', US Attorney General David Rosen on ''Scandal'', and Caltech President Siebert on ''The Big Bang Theory''. Early life and education Malina was born in New York City. His parents, Fran and Robert Malina, were founding members of Young Israel of Scarsdale in New Rochelle, where he grew up. His father was an attorney, investment banker and Broadway producer. The actor has commented that while the name "Malina" does not sound Jewish to most people and often leads them to assume he is Latino (often due to confusion of "Malina" with the Spanish surname ''Molina''), the name is Czech in origin, from the "Czech ord/nowiki> for 'raspberry.'"Alan Pergament. "'West Wing' speechwriter addresses celebrity politics," ''The Buffalo News'' (NY), September 13, 2005, page E7. Malina attended middle school at Westc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valerie Cruz
Valerie Cruz (born July 18, 1976) is an American actress. Cruz was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey of Cuban ancestry. She attended Florida State University and received a BFA theatre degree. Career She has appeared in films such as ''Cellular'' and played Grace Santiago, a main character in ''Nip/Tuck'', but she left the show just after the first season. She has made guest appearances in series such as ''Grey's Anatomy'' and ''Las Vegas''. In 2007, she appeared as Connie Murphy, a tough Chicago police detective, in SciFi Channel's adaptation of ''The Dresden Files''. The show lasted for one season. Cruz played Maria Nolan on the CW's ''Hidden Palms''. In 2008, she appeared in the third season of '' Dexter'', playing Syl Prado, the wife of Assistant District Attorney Miguel Prado (Jimmy Smits). In 2009, she appeared in the horror film ''The Devil's Tomb'' and the HBO series ''True Blood'', in which she played the part of Isabel. That same year, Cruz played Olivia in the film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JoBeth Williams
Margaret JoBeth Williams (born December 6, 1948) is an American actress and television director. Her directorial debut with the 1994 short film ''On Hope'' earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. In 2009 she began serving as president of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation; she is President Emeritus of the foundation. Williams rose to prominence appearing in such films as '' Stir Crazy'' (1980), '' Poltergeist'' (1982), '' The Big Chill'' (1983), ''The Day After'' (1983), ''Teachers'' (1984), and '' Poltergeist II: The Other Side'' (1986). A three-time Emmy Award nominee, she was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her work in the TV movie ''Adam'' (1983) and the TV miniseries ''Baby M'' (1988). Her third nomination was for her guest role in the sitcom ''Frasier'' (1994). She also starred in the TV series ''The Client'' (1995–96) and had recurring roles in the TV series '' Dexter'' (2007) and ''Private Practice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mimi Kennedy
Mary Claire "Mimi" Kennedy (born September 25, 1948) is an American actress, author, and activist. Best known for her roles in television sitcoms, Kennedy co-starred in numerous short-lived sitcoms before her role as Ruth Sloan on '' Homefront'' (1991–93). She received wider recognition with her roles in the Chuck Lorre created sitcoms; ''Dharma & Greg'' (1997–2002), and '' Mom'' (2013–2021). For her performance in the latter, Kennedy received a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series. Kennedy has also appeared in various films, including; '' Pump Up the Volume'' (1990), ''Erin Brockovich'' (2000), '' In the Loop'' (2009), ''Due Date'' (2010), ''Midnight in Paris'' (2011), and ''The Five-Year Engagement'' (2012). Early life Kennedy was born in Rochester, New York, the daughter of Nancy Helen (née Colgan) and Daniel Gerald Kennedy. She got her start in theater with the Rochester Community Players, appearing in Agatha C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Newbern
George Young Newbern (born December 30, 1964) is an American actor, best known for his roles as Charlie in the ABC show ''Scandal'' and Bryan MacKenzie in ''Father of the Bride'' (1991) and its sequels ''Father of the Bride Part II'' and '' Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)'', as well as Danny (The Yeti) in ''Friends'' and his recurring role as Julia's son Payne in ''Designing Women''. He is also known for providing the voices of Superman in many pieces of DC Comics media (most notably the ''Justice League'' and ''Justice League Unlimited'' animated series of the DC Animated Universe, where he replaced the original voice actor from '' Superman: The Animated Series'', Tim Daly as the latter was under other contractual obligations, as well as the ''Injustice'' video game series) and Sephiroth in the ''Final Fantasy'' series and the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. Early life Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Newbern is the son of Betty, a Spanish teacher and David Newbern, a radiologist. Ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Letscher
Brian Letscher is an American actor, best known as Secret Service Agent Tom in ABC's ''Scandal''. Personal life Letscher was born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, the middle brother of actor Matt Letscher and entrepreneur Aaron Letscher. He attended college at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan and graduated in economics. He played football for the Michigan Wolverines football team. Acting Brian moved to New York City to pursue acting and after joining Public Theater Shakespeare Lab, he landed roles in films ''Kate & Leopold'', ''Slippery Slope'' and '' Puccini for Beginners''. He also had small roles in television ''Law & Order: Criminal Intent'' and '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' and theatre '' Burning Blue''. Brian also began working with The Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, Michigan. He played the lead role of Bo Decker in William Inge's ''Bus Stop'' and the production earned The Detroit Free Press' "Best Play" award. Brian became a produced playwright when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vice President Of The United States
The vice president of the United States (VPOTUS) is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the U.S. federal government, after the president of the United States, and ranks first in the presidential line of succession. The vice president is also an officer in the legislative branch, as the president of the Senate. In this capacity, the vice president is empowered to preside over Senate deliberations at any time, but may not vote except to cast a tie-breaking vote. The vice president is indirectly elected together with the president to a four-year term of office by the people of the United States through the Electoral College. The modern vice presidency is a position of significant power and is widely seen as an integral part of a president's administration. While the exact nature of the role varies in each administration, most modern vice presidents serve as a key presidential advisor, governing partner, and representative of the president. The vice president ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Burton (actress)
Katherine Burton is a British/Swiss actress, the daughter of Welsh actors Richard Burton and Sybil Christopher. On television, Burton received critical acclaim as Ellis Grey in the Shonda Rhimes drama series ''Grey's Anatomy'', and as Vice President Sally Langston on ''Scandal''. She has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards and three Tony Awards. Early life Burton was born in Geneva, Switzerland, the daughter of Welsh parents, producer Sybil Burton (née Williams) and actor Richard Burton. She was thus the stepdaughter of Elizabeth Taylor and of Sybil's second husband Jordan Christopher, both actors. Burton earned a bachelor's degree in Russian Studies and European History from Brown University in 1979, where she was on the board of Production Workshop, one of the university's student theater groups, and a master's degree from Yale School of Drama in 1982. Brown awarded Burton an honorary doctorate in 2007. Career Stage work Burton's first notable role on Broad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Bucatinsky
Daniel Bucatinsky (; born September 22, 1965) is an American actor, writer and producer, best known for his role as James Novak in the Shonda Rhimes drama series ''Scandal'', for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in 2013. In 2014, Bucatinsky starred on NBC's '' Marry Me'', as well as the newly revived HBO series '' The Comeback'', which he also executive produces. Early life and education Bucatinsky was born in New York City, to Argentine Jewish parents, Julio and Myriam. Their families moved from Russia and Poland to Argentina. He is a graduate of Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. Career Bucatinsky was the writer, producer and star of the 2001 romantic comedy ''All Over the Guy''. He has appeared in episodes of many television series, including ''Curb Your Enthusiasm'', '' Weeds'', ''Friends'', ''NYPD Blue'', ''That '80s Show'', ''Frasier'', and ''Will & Grace'', as well as an episode of ''Grey's Anatomy'' (where Bucatin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liza Weil
Liza Rebecca Weil (born June 5, 1977) is an American actress. She is best known for her starring role as Paris Geller in the WB/ CW comedy-drama series ''Gilmore Girls'' (2000–2007) and its Netflix revival series '' Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life'' (2016). She is also known for her roles as White House aide Amanda Tanner in the ABC political drama series ''Scandal'' (2012) and as attorney Bonnie Winterbottom in the ABC legal drama series ''How to Get Away with Murder'' (2014–2020). Early life and training Weil was born in Passaic, New Jersey, into an acting family. She was raised in, and continues to practice, Reform Judaism. Her parents, Lisa and Marc Weil, toured Europe with their comedy troupe, The Madhouse Company of London, with her in tow. Weil had aspirations of becoming an archaeologist in her younger years, because of the ''Indiana Jones'' film trilogy and a childhood crush on Harrison Ford. In 1984, at the age of seven, her family settled down in suburban Lansd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Letscher
Matthew Letscher is an American actor, director and playwright, known for his roles as Captain Harrison Love in the 1998 American swashbuckler film ''The Mask of Zorro'' and as Colonel Adelbert Ames in the 2003 American film '' Gods and Generals''. He co-starred in the 2016 Michael Bay film '' 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi'', playing Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens. He has also portrayed Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash in ''The Flash'' and ''Legends of Tomorrow''. Personal life Letscher attended college at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity and a drama major. He is married to Jennifer, with two children. Acting Letscher got his first professional acting job with a role in ''The Tropic Pickle'', during the second season of Jeff Daniels' Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, Michigan. Letscher impressed Daniels enough that the veteran arranged a meeting for Letscher with Ron Maxwell, the director ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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