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Wolek Family
The Wolek family are fictional characters from the American soap opera ''One Life to Live'' present at its debut in 1968. The Woleks were created as a working-class reflection of the affluent Lord family, and storylines focused on the shared relations of the two families. The Polish American family is formed around the relationships of Dr. Lawrence "Larry" Wolek, a leading protagonist character that appears from the debut episode July 15, 1968 through May 28, 2004. Generations First generation * Anna Wolek (Doris Belack, Kathleen Maguire, Phyllis Behar) Original character. Born off-screen early 1940s as of 1968. Sister of Vince and Larry, distant cousin of Karen and Jenny. * Vincent "Vinny" Wolek (Antony Ponzini, Jordan Charney, Michael Ingram) Original character. Born off-screen mid-1940s; dies onscreen July 9, 1981. Brother to Anna and Larry, distant cousin of Karen and Jenny. * Lawrence "Larry" Wolek (Paul Tulley, Jim Storm, Michael Storm) Original character. Born of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penske Media Corporation
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) () is an American digital media, publishing, and information services company based in Los Angeles and New York City. It publishes more than 20 digital and print brands, including ''Variety'', ''Rolling Stone'', '' WWD'', ''Deadline Hollywood'', '' Billboard'', ''Boy Genius Report'', Robb Report, ''Artforum'', ''ARTNews'', and others. PMC's Chairman and CEO since founding is Jay Penske. History Founding and early years of Penske Media Penske Media Corporation was founded by Jay Penske in 2003. It began as an affinity marketing and internet services company called Velocity Services, Inc. The company acquired the Mail.com domain and was renamed to the Mail.com Media Corporation (MMC). By 2008, the company owned digital entertainment properties like OnCars.com, Hollywoodlife.com, ''Movieline'', and MailTimes in addition to operating the Mail.com portal and email service. In mid-2008, the company received a $35 million growth equity round of financin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Culp
Steven Bradford Culp (born December 3, 1955) is an American actor. Culp appeared in films '' Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday'' (1993), ''James and the Giant Peach'' (1996), ''The Emperor's Club'' (2002), and most notably in the 2000 political thriller '' Thirteen Days'' playing Robert F. Kennedy. On television, Culp had recurring roles as Clayton Webb in the CBS procedural '' JAG'' (1997–2004), and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Jeff Haffley in the NBC political drama ''The West Wing'' (2003–2005). He also appeared as Rex Van de Kamp in the ABC comedy-drama series, ''Desperate Housewives''. He also appeared in ''How to Get Away with Murder'' as defense attorney Victor Leshner. Early life and education Culp was born in La Jolla, California, the son of Mary Ann Joseph (Born. Coshocton, Ohio), and Joseph Franklin Culp (Born. Dallas). Both his father and stepfather were in the United States Navy. He attended First Colonial High School in Virginia Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Wolek
Daniel Wolek is a fictional character on the American soap opera ''One Life to Live''. He is the only son of original characters Larry Wolek and Meredith Lord. Background and storyline Daniel, nicknamed "Dan" or "Danny," is born onscreen November 17, 1971. He is the first grandchild of series patriarch Victor Lord ( Ernest Graves) to appear on the serial, and Victor's third-born grandchild in the show's final canon after Megan Gordon and Brian Kendall. His twin sister is born stillborn, which prompts mother Meredith (Lynn Benesch) to suffer post-partum depression and seek help from Dr. Joyce Brothers (playing herself). In 1973, Daniel's mother dies of a traumatic brain injury following a freak accident during an attempted robbery at the Lord estate Llanfair. Larry raises young Danny a single father and with help from his siblings Anna and Vince. Danny leaves fictional Llanview in 1979 attends to boarding school overseas. Danny is aged to an adult in 1983 and becomes a newspap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Craig (One Life To Live)
Jim Craig is a fictional character on the American soap opera '' One Life to Live'' played notably by actor Nat Polen from May 1969 until the actor and character's off-screen death in May 1981. '' Love Is a Many Splendored Thing'' actor Robert Milli originated the role from the pilot in July 1968 until 1969. Storylines At the start of the series, Jim is introduced as a neurologist and the chief of staff at Llanview Hospital in fictional Llanview, Pennsylvania. He becomes supervisor and mentor to Llanview Hospital resident physicians Larry Wolek (Paul Tulley, Michael Storm after 1969) and Price Trainor (Peter DeAnda). Jim, a widower, has a young daughter, Cathy Craig. He falls in love with a young patient and aspiring actress Carla Benari (Ellen Holly) at the start of series in 1968. Dr. Craig soon asks Clara to marry him, and she accepts, even though she knows she does love him as much as he loves her. Jim continues to profess his love of Carla, even after learning that the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catherine Burns
Catherine Burns (September 25, 1945 – February 2, 2019) was an American actress of stage, film, radio and television. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in ''Last Summer'' (1969). Early years Born in New York City of Irish and Polish heritage, Burns was raised in Manhattan, and attended Hunter College High School, Hunter College and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Career Burns's professional acting debut occurred in David Susskind's TV production of ''The Crucible'' (1967). She made her Broadway theatre, Broadway debut in 1968 in ''The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (novel), The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie'', for which she received the Clarence Derwent Awards, Clarence Derwent Award. She also appeared in ''Operation Sidewinder'' (1970) on Broadway. In 1970 she won the Theatre World Award for her performance in the off-Broadway play ''Dear Janet Rosenberg, Dear Mr. Kooning''. Burns made her screen debut in 1969 in ''Las ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cathy Craig
Cathy Craig is a fictional character on the American soap opera '' One Life to Live''. Introduced onscreen in January 1969, the character role is the first ongoing antagonist to lead heroine Victoria Lord and last appears in November 1978. Casting Actress Catherine Burns originated the role of Cathy Craig from 1969 until 1970. The role was then assumed by actress Amy Levitt from 1970 through May 1971, when she was replaced by actress Jane Alice Brandon. Brandon appeared on ''One Life to Live'' from May 1971 through October 1972, when series creator Agnes Nixon recast the role again to Dorrie Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh played Cathy longer than any other actress in the role, from October 1972 until June 1976, until she was fired by executive producer Doris Quinlan. Jennifer Harmon played the role until the character's final appearance in November 1978. In late 1975, actress Robin Strasser was offered a long-term contract with the series to take up the role but declined upon the knowled ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brynn Thayer
Brynn Thayer is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for playing Jenny Wolek on the television soap opera ''One Life to Live'' from 1978 to 1986, which earned her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination. Career Thayer is best known for her work on television. From 1978-86, she played Jenny Wolek in the ABC daytime soap opera, ''One Life to Live''. Thayer assumed the role in August 1978 amid a contract dispute between Katherine Glass and ABC Daytime. In 1986, Thayer left ''One Life to Live'' and began a career on primetime television. She starred in two short-lived dramas for CBS: ''TV 101'' from 1988 to 1989, and ''Island Son'' (1989-1990). In 1992, she joined the cast of the ABC legal series ''Matlock (TV series), Matlock'' portraying Matlock's daughter, Leanne MacIntyre, and was a regular cast member; she was previously a guest star in the 1991 episode "The Suspect". From 1997-98, she had a regular role in the ''Pensacola: Wings of Gold''. In film, Thayer co-starred in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judith Light
Judith Ellen Light (born February 9, 1949) is an American actress. She made her professional stage debut in 1970, before making her Broadway debut in the 1975 revival of ''A Doll's House''. Her breakthrough role was in the ABC daytime soap opera '' One Life to Live'' from 1977 to 1983, where she played the role of Karen Wolek; for this role, she won two consecutive Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Light starred as Angela Bower in the long-running ABC sitcom '' Who's the Boss?'' from 1984 to 1992. Light played the recurring role of Elizabeth Donnelly in the NBC legal crime drama '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' (2002–2010) and also played Claire Meade in the ABC comedy-drama ''Ugly Betty'' (2006–2010), for which she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2007. From 2013 to 2014, she played the role of villainous Judith Brown Ryland in the TNT drama series, ''Dallas''. In 2014, she began starring as Shelly Pfefferman in the critica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julia Duffy
Julia Margaret Duffy (née Hinds; June 27, 1951) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She began her career in television, appearing in minor guest roles before being cast in the role of Penny Davis in the series ''The Doctors (1963 TV series), The Doctors'' from 1973 until 1977. She starred in the acclaimed Broadway theatre, Broadway revival of ''Once in a Lifetime (play), Once in a Lifetime'' in 1978. From 1983 to 1990, she played Stephanie Vanderkellen in the hit TV series ''Newhart''. The role garnered her critical acclaim, including seven Primetime Emmy Awards, Primetime Emmy Award nominations, three Viewers for Quality Television awards, and a Golden Globe Award nomination for Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film, Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. Following the conclusion of ''Newhart'', Duffy continued to work in television, playing the original Maggie Campbell on ''Baby Tal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karen Wolek
Karen Wolek is a fictional character appearing on the American soap opera ''One Life to Live'' between May 1976 and February 1983. The role was most notably performed by Judith Light beginning in November 1977. Karen ultimately departs for an off-screen life in Canada, coinciding with Light's departure from the series. Casting Newcomer Kathryn Breech originated the role of Karen from 1976 until July 1977. Julia Duffy assumed the role from July through November 1977, when the character was permanently recast with theater actress Judith Light. Light was offered the role after auditioning as an understudy. Light departed in 1983—to star in ABC's new primetime sitcom ''Who's the Boss?''—and the role of Karen was not recast. Background and storylines 1976–77 The sister of Jenny Wolek, Jenny (Katherine Glass) and distant cousin to the Wolek family, Woleks, Karen (Kathryn Breech) first appears on screen in 1976, a year after her sister's arrival. Where Jenny was created as a c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Storm (actor)
James Storm (born August 12, 1943) is an American actor who is best known for his role as Gerard Stiles on the 1960s horror soap opera ''Dark Shadows''. Storm's first television appearance was as the second Dr. Larry Wolek on ''One Life to Live'' for which replaced actor, Paul Tulley, a role Storm played from 1968 to 1969. His brother, Michael, followed him in the role. In the storyline, Jim's Larry Wolek was badly burned in a fire and underwent plastic surgery, and Michael's Larry Wolek was revealed when the bandages were removed. This new plot device would prove so successful that many other shows, including ''Dynasty'' (and ''One Life to Live'' itself in later years), would use it when recasting key characters. He next portrayed Gerard Stiles on ''Dark Shadows'' from 1970 to 1971, appearing in 79 episodes. He played a different character with the same name in the 1971 spinoff film ''Night of Dark Shadows''. His next soap role was on ''The Secret Storm'' starting in 1971, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
