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Tara Summers
Tara Summers (born 19 December 1979) is an English actress. Summers was educated at Heathfield St Mary's School, in Berkshire. She later attended Brown University, where she graduated with a B.A. in history in 2001. Her grandmother was Fritzi Gordon, an Austrian-born WBF World Grand Master bridge player with four world titles. Summers has written and starred in a one-woman theatrical show, ''Gypsy of Chelsea''. The play is the story of her childhood, charting her mother's turbulent journey from cocaine addiction to recovery. She has appeared in several films, including '' Factory Girl'' in 2006. In 2007 and 2008, Summers starred on TV as Katie Lloyd on ''Boston Legal''. Summers was the director in the video for Snow Patrol's 2011 single "Called Out in the Dark". She also appeared in the first half of the first season of The CW's mystery drama series '' Ringer''. In 2014, she appeared as Leanne Zander in the Fox dramedy series ''Rake Rake may refer to: * Rake (stock charact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fritzi Gordon
Fritzi Gordon (1905 or 1916 – 8 February 1992) was an Austrian-born British bridge player, half of the most famous and tempestuous female partnership in the game's history. Following her long-time partner Rixi Markus, she was the second woman to attain the rank of WBF World Grand Master. She won four world titles, eight European championships and numerous other tournaments. Life Gordon was born Frederika Leist in either Graz or Vienna to middle-class Jewish parents. After school, she became the buyer for a Salzburg store, married Paul Gordon and moved to Graz. The annexation of Austria by Germany in 1938 (Anschluss) disrupted her life, as it did to so many others. She fled to London with her husband, though the details of this abrupt transition are not known. Her brother, Dr. Hans Leist, also came to Britain. (Also a fine bridge player, he was a member of five Gold Cup-winning teams between 1946 and 1953.) When Gordon left Austria, Markus recalled in her obituary tribute, " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfie (2004 Film)
''Alfie'' is a 2004 romantic comedy-drama film inspired by the 1966 British film of the same name and its 1975 sequel, starring Jude Law as the title character, originally played by Michael Caine in the 1966 film and Alan Price in the 1975 sequel. The film was co-written, directed, and produced by Charles Shyer. Plot Alfie Elkins is a Cockney limo driver in Manhattan. A sex addict, he regularly beds women on one-night stands. In addition, he maintains a casual relationship with single mother Julie, his "semi-regular-quasi-sort-of-girlfriend thing", and unhappily married Dorie. Once Dorie wants more than casual sex, he stops calling. Alfie and his coworker and best friend Marlon want to open a company together, but Marlon needs to get back with his ex, Lonette. When Alfie goes to put in a good word for him, he finds her at her bar. But after getting drunk, they have sex. Alfie meets Marlon the next day, terrified he knows about it, but is relieved when Marlon says he and Lonett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucifer (TV Series)
''Lucifer'' is an American urban fantasy television series developed by Tom Kapinos that premiered on January 25, 2016, and concluded on September 10, 2021. It is based on the DC Comics character created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg. The character was introduced in the comic book series '' The Sandman'' and later became the protagonist of a spin-off comic book series. Both series were published by DC Comics' Vertigo imprint. The television series was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Television, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television. The series revolves around the story of Lucifer Morningstar ( Tom Ellis), the DC Universe's version of the Devil, who abandons Hell for Los Angeles where he runs his own nightclub named Lux and becomes a consultant to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The ensemble and supporting cast include Lauren German as Detective Chloe Decker, Kevin Alejandro as Detective Daniel "Dan" Espinoza, D. B. Woodside as Amenadiel, Lesley ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercy Street (TV Series)
''Mercy Street'' was an American period medical drama television series created by Lisa Wolfinger and David Zabel. The series is based on the memoir, ''Adventures of an Army Nurse in Two Wars'', by Mary Phinney von Olnhausen. It is set during the Civil War and follows two volunteer nurses from opposing sides who work at the Mansion House Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. The first season of six episodes premiered on-demand on January 14, 2016 and made its broadcast debut on January 17, 2016 on PBS with 3.3 million viewers. PBS announced in early March 2016 that ''Mercy Street'' had been renewed for a second season which premiered on January 22, 2017. On March 9, 2017, PBS cancelled the series after two seasons. Cast and characters * McKinley Belcher III as Samuel Diggs * Suzanne Bertish as Matron Brannan * Norbert Leo Butz as Dr. Byron Hale * L. Scott Caldwell as Belinda Gibson * Gary Cole as James Green, Sr. * Jack Falahee as Frank Stringfellow * Peter Gerety as Dr. Alf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You're The Worst
''You're the Worst'' is an American comedy-drama television series created by Stephen Falk. Originally broadcast by FX, the series moved to its sister channel FXX beginning with the second season. The series follows Jimmy ( Chris Geere), a self-involved writer, and Gretchen (Aya Cash), a self-destructive PR executive, as they attempt a relationship, along with their friends Edgar (Desmin Borges) and Lindsay (Kether Donohue). The series premiered on July 17, 2014. In September 2014, FX renewed the show for a thirteen-episode second season, which premiered September 9, 2015 on FXX. The second season shifted its focus towards clinical depression and its effect on modern relationships, ultimately becoming the theme of the series. In September 2016, FX renewed the series for a fourth season, which premiered on September 6, 2017. In November 2017, FX renewed the series for a fifth and final season which premiered on January 9, 2019. The final episode aired on April 3, 2019. Plot Jim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monday Mornings
''Monday Mornings'' is an American medical drama television series that ran on TNT from February 4 to April 8, 2013 and aired Mondays after ''Dallas''. It is based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Sanjay Gupta. In May 2012, TNT placed a ten-episode order for the series. On May 10, 2013, TNT canceled ''Monday Mornings'' after one season, along with ''Southland''. Plot The series follows the professional and personal lives of five doctors at the fictional Chelsea General Hospital in Portland, Oregon. The series title refers to the weekly peer-reviewed conferences held on Monday mornings, at which the surgeons receive both praise for their accomplishments and lambasting for their mistakes, usually from the sharp-tongued and often sarcastic Dr. Hooten. Cast and characters Main * Alfred Molina as Chief of Staff Dr. Harding Hooten * Ving Rhames as trauma chief Dr. Jorge "El Gato Negro" Villanueva * Bill Irwin as transplant chief Dr. Buck Tierney * Jamie Bamber as attending ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sons Of Anarchy
''Sons of Anarchy'' is an American action crime drama television series created by Kurt Sutter for FX. Originally aired from September 3, 2008 to December 9, 2014, ''Sons of Anarchy'' follows the lives of a close-knit outlaw motorcycle club operating in Charming, a fictional town in California's Central Valley. Charlie Hunnam stars as Jackson "Jax" Teller, who is initially the vice president and subsequently the president of the club. After discovering a manifesto written by his late father, John, who previously led the club, he begins to question himself, his relationships, and the club. Themes throughout the show include love, brotherhood, loyalty, betrayal and redemption. It explored vigilantism, government corruption and racism. The show's plot depicted an outlaw motorcycle club as an analogy for human transformation. David Labrava, a real-life member of the Oakland chapter of Hells Angels, served as a technical adviser, and also played the recurring character Happy Lowma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Private Practice (TV Series)
''Private Practice'' is an American medical drama television series that aired on ABC from September 26, 2007, to January 22, 2013. A spin-off of ''Grey's Anatomy,'' the series takes place at Seaside Health & Wellness Center (formerly Oceanside Wellness Group) and chronicles the life of Dr. Addison Montgomery, played by Kate Walsh, as she leaves Seattle Grace Hospital in order to join a private practice, located in Los Angeles. ''Private Practice'' also revolves around Addison's co-workers at Oceanside Wellness Center, and how they deal with patients and the practice while still finding time to live their everyday lives. The series was created by Shonda Rhimes, who also serves as executive producer, alongside Betsy Beers, Mark Gordon, Mark Tinker, Craig Turk, and Steve Blackman, who served as showrunners due to Rhimes's duties on ''Grey's Anatomy''. On May 11, 2012, ''Private Practice'' was renewed for a sixth season. The sixth season was the only one not to feature Tim Dal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damages (TV Series)
''Damages'' is an American legal thriller television series created by writing and production trio Daniel Zelman, Glenn Kessler, and Todd A. Kessler. It premiered on July 24, 2007, on FX and aired for three seasons before moving to the DirecTV channel Audience Network in 2010, airing for two further seasons, and concluding in 2012. The plot revolves around the brilliant, ruthless lawyer Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) and her newest protégée, recent law school graduate Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne). Each season features a major case that Hewes and her firm take on, while also examining a chapter of the complex relationship between Ellen and Patty. The first two seasons center on the law firm Hewes & Associates in New York City, while later seasons focus more on Patty and Ellen's relationship and Ellen’s attempts to distance herself from Hewes & Associates, both personally and professionally. The series is known for its depiction of season-long cases, from the point of view of bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirt (TV Series)
''Dirt'' (styled ''d!rt'' for logos) is an American television serial broadcast on the FX network. It premiered on January 2, 2007, and starred Courteney Cox as Lucy Spiller, the editor-in-chief of the first-of-its-kind "glossy tabloid" magazine ''DirtNow''. A 13-episode second and final season was announced on May 8, 2007. However, only seven episodes were produced before the 2007 WGA strike shut down production. The shortened second season began airing on March 2, 2008. ''Dirt'' was created by Matthew Carnahan and produced by Coquette Productions in association with ABC Studios. On June 8, 2008, FX canceled the series after two seasons. Plot Season one The series revolves around Lucy Spiller and her best friend, the freelance photographer Don Konkey, who aids Lucy in her career as editor-in-chief of ''Dirt'' and ''Now Magazines'', which Lucy merges into a single magazine at the end of the second episode due to budget issues. Most episodes focus upon Lucy's never-ending que ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Driven (2018 Film)
''Driven'' is a 2018 Biographical film, biographical comedy thriller film directed by Nick Hamm and written by Colin Bateman. The film stars Jason Sudeikis, Lee Pace, Judy Greer, Isabel Arraiza, Michael Cudlitz, Erin Moriarty (actress), Erin Moriarty, Iddo Goldberg, Tara Summers, Justin Bartha, and Corey Stoll. The film premiered at the 75th Venice International Film Festival on September 8, 2018, and subsequently screened at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival. It was released in the United States on August 16, 2019, by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Content Group and in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2019, by Vertigo Films, Vertigo Releasing. Plot Pilot James T. Hoffman is busted by the FBI when he arrives in the United States with a large amount of cocaine in his airplane. His wife and two sons are with him, having accompanied him on the flight to Bolivia. He agrees to become an informant and the FBI relocates him and his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
