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Acapulco H.E.A.T.
''Acapulco H.E.A.T.'' is a 1993 syndicated television series. It follows the adventures of the "Hemisphere Emergency Action Team" (H.E.A.T.), a group of top-secret agents based in Acapulco, Mexico, recruited by "C-5", a secret, inter-governmental coalition to fight terrorism and other international crimes. To keep a low profile, the team poses as models and photographers representing a beach-fashion business. The show returned for a second season (production started in 1996) with a new and smaller cast; it aired in Europe in 1997, and in the United States during 1998–99. Synopsis Led by Ashley Hunter-Coddington (Catherine Oxenberg), a former MI6 operative, and Mike Savage (Brendan Kelly), a former CIA agent, the H.E.A.T. members fight international terrorism. They receive their assignments from "Mr. Smith" (John Vernon), the mysterious head of C-5, a secret governmental organization linked to the United Nations. The team operates from both Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and internatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catherine Oxenberg
Catherine Oxenberg (born September 22, 1961) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Amanda Carrington on the 1980s prime-time soap opera ''Dynasty (1981 TV series), Dynasty''. Oxenberg is the daughter of Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia and her first husband, Howard Oxenberg (1919–2010). She twice played Diana, Princess of Wales on screen, in ''The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana'' (1982) and ''Charles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After'' (1992), and has appeared in many other films. Early life Oxenberg was born in New York City, and grew up in London. She is the eldest daughter of Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia (born 1936), a member of the Karađorđević dynasty, House of Karađorđević, and her first husband Howard Oxenberg (1919–2010), a Jewish dress manufacturer and close friend of the Kennedy family. Her sister is Christina Oxenberg. Princess Elizabeth is the only daughter of Prince Paul of Yugoslavia (who served as regent for his cousin's eldest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Federales
''Federales'' is a slang term in English and Spanish languages referring to security forces, particularly those of the federal government of Mexico. The term gained widespread usage by English speakers due to being popularized by films as '' The Wild Bunch'', '' The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'', '' Blue Streak'', the television drama series ''Breaking Bad'' and its spinoff prequel ''Better Call Saul'', as well as the song "Pancho and Lefty" by Townes Van Zandt. The term is a cognate and counterpart to the slang " Feds" in the United States. Law enforcement The term is traditionally used for certain law enforcement agencies of the federal government of Mexico, such as the National Guard and its predecessor, the Federal Police, as well as the Federal Ministerial Police and any of its predecessors, the Federal Investigations Agency and Federal Judicial Police. Military Historically, "Federales" was also the common term used for the regular Mexican Army (or Federal Army), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicholas Ball (actor)
John Nicholas Ball (11 April 1946 – 4 June 2024) was an English actor. He was best known for playing the title role of private detective James Hazell in the television series '' Hazell'' between 1978-1979. Ball portrayed the vicious gang lord Terry Bates in ''EastEnders'' between 2007 and 2009. He played Garry Ryan in series five of '' Footballers' Wives'' and both series of its spin-off programme '' Footballers' Wives: Extra Time.'' He had played a number of supporting roles in various television series including ''Z-Cars'', ''Mr. Rose'', '' The Gold Robbers'', '' Softly Softly: Task Force'', '' The Crezz'', '' The Young Ones'', '' Bergerac'', '' Spooky'', '' Tales of the Unexpected'', '' Boon'', ''Colin's Sandwich'', ''Red Dwarf'', '' The Governor'', ''The Bill'', '' Pie in the Sky'', '' Heartbeat'', ''Jonathan Creek'', ''Cold Feet'', ''New Tricks'', '' The Commander'', '' Casualty,'' '' Hustle'', ''Holby City'' and '' Doctors''. The voice of Nicholas Ball can be heard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julie Bowen
Julie Bowen (born Julie Bowen Luetkemeyer; March 3, 1970) is an American actress. She starred as Claire Dunphy in the ABC sitcom '' Modern Family'' (2009–2020), for which she received widespread critical acclaim. She won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2011 and 2012. Bowen also starred as Roxanne Please in NBC medical drama series '' ER'' (1998–1999), Carol Vessey in the NBC comedy-drama series '' Ed'' (2000–2004), and Denise Bauer in the ABC legal drama series '' Boston Legal'' (2005–2007), and recurred as Sarah Shephard in the ABC drama series '' Lost'' (2005–2007). Bowen has appeared in many films, such as ''Happy Gilmore'' (1996), '' Multiplicity'' (1996), '' Joe Somebody'' (2001), '' Horrible Bosses'' (2011), '' Life of the Party'' (2018), '' Hubie Halloween'' (2020), '' The Fallout'' (2021), and '' Totally Killer'' (2023). Early and personal life Bowen was born on March 3, 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland, the se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaitiare Hirshon
Vaitiare Eugenia Hirshon (born August 15, 1964), previously known as Vaitiare Bandera and Vaitiare Hirshon-Asars, is an American actress best known for her appearances in ''Stargate SG-1''. Career Vaitiare was a spokesperson for Miller Beer from 1993 through to 1995. She has also done ads for McDonald's, Cox Communications, JCPenney, Toyota, Coors Dry, Caroche Jeans in Spain and Honda in Tahiti. She starred in the Spanish-language telenovella ', which was seen in 45 countries. She also made guest appearances in '' Married... with Children'', ''Out of the Blue'' and ''Acapulco H.E.A.T.''. She also had a role in the movie '' U.S. Marshals''. Vaitiare's best known role was in ''Stargate SG-1'', where she guest starred in several episodes as Daniel Jackson's wife, Sha're. She originally auditioned for the role of Sha're in ''Stargate'', the 1994 film, but ultimately lost to Mili Avital. She was offered the role in the following television series ''Stargate SG-1'' after auditio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liliana Komorowska
Liliana Komorowska (born 11 April 1956) is a Polish actress and filmmaker. She has appeared in more than fifty films since 1964. Selected filmography Film Television References External links * * 1956 births Living people Actresses from Gdańsk Polish film actresses Polish television actresses {{Poland-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Neame
Christopher Neame (born 12 September 1947) is an English actor who resides in the United States. UK career Neame's UK film credits include appearances in two Hammer Film Productions, Hammer Horror films: ''Lust for a Vampire'' (1971) and ''Dracula AD 1972'' (1972). He also appeared in ''No Blade of Grass (film), No Blade of Grass'' (1970). He appeared in ''The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (TV series), The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes'' as Sydney Wing in the episode entitled "The Secret of the Magnifique". In 1975 he played Kaiser Wilhelm II in the ITV 13-part drama series, ''Edward the Seventh''. He was featured in two BBC dramas dealing with the Second World War: as Lieutenant Dick Player in ''Colditz (1972 TV series), Colditz'' (1972–74), and as Flight Lieutenant John Curtis in the first season of the World War II drama, ''Secret Army (TV series), Secret Army'' (1977). In between those, in the TV film ''A Point in Time'' (1973)he appeared nudeon the small screen. Neame played ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Dickson
Neil Dickson (born 26 November 1950) is an English actor, who has worked extensively in both American and British film and television. Biography At the age of five, Dickson contracted polio, but made a complete recovery a year later. He attended Worksop College in Nottinghamshire playing Coriolanus (play), Coriolanus in the Junior Play 1966. He graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and spent several seasons working in repertory theatres in Sheffield, Manchester, Leicester and Oxford among others. Career In 1975, he made his West End debut in ''The Gay Lord Quex (play), The Gay Lord Quex'', opposite Judi Dench, which was directed by Sir John Gielgud at the Albery Theatre. While playing Dean Rebel in ''Trafford Tanzi'' at London's Mermaid Theatre, he was spotted by the producers of the NBC mini-series ''A.D. (miniseries), A.D.'', who cast him in the lead role of Valerius. He spent the following nine months on location in Tunisia working opposite James Mason, Sus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Booth
James Booth (born David Noel Geeves; 19 December 1927 – 11 August 2005) was an English film, stage and television actor and screenwriter. He is best known for his role as Private Henry Hook in '' Zulu.'' ''Variety'' called him "a punchy blend of toughness, potential evil and irresistible charm."Obituary: JAMES BOOTH ; Leading actor of the 1960s who specialised in playing cheerful cockneys: irst EditionVallance, Tom. The Independent; London (UK) ondon (UK)3 Aug 2005: 38. Early life and career David Noel Geeves was born in Croydon, Surrey, on 19 December 1927, the son of Salvation Army probation officer Captain Ernest Edward Geeves and Lillian Alice (née Edwards), also a Salvation Army officer. The Geeves family moved often due to their duties, serving mainly in working-class areas, where they were more financially comfortable than their neighbours; these early experiences of interacting with the working classes had a strong influence on Booth.Bio, Diana Blackwell, 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tristan Rogers
Tristan Rogers (born 3 June 1946) is an Australian actor. He is best known for playing Robert Scorpio on the ABC soap opera ''General Hospital'' and for voicing Jake in Walt Disney Pictures' '' The Rescuers Down Under''. He is currently starring as Robert Scorpio on ''General Hospital''. Rogers was born in Melbourne. His early acting roles were on Australian television and he completed short stints in soap operas '' Bellbird'', '' Number 96'' (in 1974), and '' The Box'' (in 1975). He was a regular in the police drama series '' The Link Men'' (1970) which lasted for 13 episodes, and had guest roles in programs including ''Barrier Reef'', ''Division 4'', and the 1976 miniseries '' Power Without Glory''. He also appeared in a few British films in the early 1970s, notably '' Four Dimensions of Greta'' (1972), '' The Flesh and Blood Show'' (1972) and ''Sex Farm'' (1973). United States roles ''General Hospital'' He originally appeared on ''General Hospital'' from December 1980 unti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clifton Collins Jr
Clifton may refer to: People *Clifton (surname) * Clifton (given name) Places Australia * Clifton, Queensland, a town **Shire of Clifton * Clifton, New South Wales, a suburb of Wollongong * Clifton, Western Australia Canada * Clifton, Nova Scotia, a rural community *Clifton, a former name of New London, Prince Edward Island *Clifton, a former name of Niagara Falls New Zealand * Clifton, Christchurch, a suburb of Christchurch * Clifton, Hawke's Bay, a town * Clifton, Invercargill, a suburb of Invercargill * Clifton, Tasman, a locality in Golden Bay * Clifton, Auckland, the home of Josiah Firth and a Category 1 Heritage New Zealand listed building Pakistan * Clifton, Karachi, a neighborhood *Clifton Beach, Karachi * Clifton Cantonment, Karachi United Kingdom *Clifton, Bedfordshire *Clifton, Bristol, a suburb * Clifton, Cheshire, a location * Clifton, Cumbria, village near Penrith * Great Clifton, Cumbria * Little Clifton, Cumbria *Clifton, Derbyshire * Clifton, Devon, a loc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pedro Armendáriz Jr
Pedro is a masculine given name. Pedro is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician name for '' Peter''. Its French equivalent is Pierre while its English and Germanic form is Peter. The counterpart patronymic surname of the name Pedro, meaning "son of Peter" (compared with the English surname Peterson) is Pérez in Spanish, Peres in Galician and Portuguese, Pires also in Portuguese, and Peiris in coastal area of Sri Lanka (where it originated from the Portuguese version), with all ultimately meaning "son of Pero". The name Pedro is derived via the Latin word "petra", from the Greek word "η πέτρα" meaning "stone, rock". The name Peter itself is a translation of the Aramaic ''Kephas'' or '' Cephas'' meaning "stone". An alternative archaic variant is Pero. Notable people with the name Pedro include: Monarchs, mononymously *Pedro I of Portugal *Pedro II of Portugal *Pedro III of Portugal *Pedro IV of Portugal, also Pedro I of Brazil *Pedro V of Portugal *Pedro II ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
