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Dave Shalansky
Dave Shalansky (born October 28, 1973) is an American actor born and raised in Rhode Island. Early life and education Shalansky was born and raised in Warwick, Rhode Island. He earned a BFA in acting from Boston University in 1996. Career After moving to New York City immediately following graduation, he became successful in television commercials and continued his acting career by working in the New York and regional theatre circuits. In 1997, he appeared in a production of ''Balm in Gilead''. In 2003, Shalansky moved to Los Angeles, and began working steadily in television and film. In October 2016, Shalansky was asked by friend John Krasinski to join the cast in a staged reading of the Oscar Award-winning screenplay ''Good Will Hunting''. Shalansky joined Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Daveed Diggs, Tom McCarthy, Keegan-Michael Key, Margo Martindale and Harvey Weinstein at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. In November ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warwick, Rhode Island
Warwick ( or ) is a city in Kent County, Rhode Island, the third largest city in the state with a population of 82,823 at the 2020 census. It is located approximately south of downtown Providence, Rhode Island, southwest of Boston, Massachusetts, and northeast of New York City. Warwick was founded by Samuel Gorton in 1642 and has witnessed major events in American history. It was decimated during King Philip's War (1675–1676) and was the site of the Gaspee Affair, the first act of armed resistance against the British, preceding even the Boston Tea Party, and a significant prelude to the American Revolution. Warwick was also the home of Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene, George Washington's second-in-command, and Civil War General George S. Greene, a hero of the Battle of Gettysburg. Today, it is home to Rhode Island's main airport, T. F. Green Airport, which serves the Providence area and also functions as a reliever for Logan International Airport in Bos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margo Martindale
Margo Martindale (born July 18, 1951) is an American character actress who has appeared on television, film, and stage. In 2011, she won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Critics' Choice Television Award for her recurring role as Mags Bennett on '' Justified''. Martindale was nominated for an Emmy Award four times for her recurring role as Claudia on ''The Americans'', winning the award in 2015 and 2016. She has played starring roles in the films '' August: Osage County'' (2013) and ''Uncle Frank'' (2020), as well as supporting roles in a number of others, including ''The Rocketeer'' (1991), ''Lorenzo's Oil'' (1992), '' The Firm'' (1993), '' Dead Man Walking'' (1995), '' Marvin's Room'' (1996), '' ...First Do No Harm'' (1997), '' The Hours'' (2002), ''Million Dollar Baby'' (2004), ''Paris, je t'aime'' (2006), '' Eye of God'' (2007), '' Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story'' (2007), '' The Savages'' (2007), '' Hannah Montana: The Movie'' (2009), ''Orphan'' (2009), ''Secretariat'' (2010), '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freddie (TV Series)
''Freddie'' is an American television sitcom created by Conrad Jackson, Freddie Prinze Jr., Bruce Rasmussen and Bruce Helford. The series first premiered on ABC on October 12, 2005 and was quickly canceled on May 31, 2006. ''Freddie'' is inspired by Prinze Jr.'s real life, growing up in a house filled with women. His lifelong friend, Conrad Jackson, co-created this series with Prinze, along with executive producers Bruce Helford and Bruce Rasmussen. Cast * Freddie Prinze Jr. as Freddie Moreno * Brian Austin Green as Chris * Jacqueline Obradors as Sofia Moreno * Chloe Suazo as Zoey Moreno * Mädchen Amick as Allison * Jenny Gago as Grandma Notable crossovers Freddie Prinze Jr., Brian Austin Green, and Chloe Bridges all play their characters respectively on the American sitcom, George Lopez (Episode: George Gets Cross Over Freddie). Chloe Bridges is credited as Chloe Suazo. Production ''Freddie'' was co-produced by Hunga Rican and Excitable Boy! in association with and Moha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E-Ring
''E-Ring'' is an American military drama television series created by Ken Robinson and David McKenna and executive produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, that premiered on NBC on September 21, 2005, and aired through February 1, 2006. The series stars Benjamin Bratt, Dennis Hopper, Aunjanue Ellis, Kerr Smith and Kelly Rutherford. Series overview The title of the show refers to the structure of The Pentagon, which is configured in five concentric rings, from "A" to "E", with E being the outermost ring. Before any military action can be taken anywhere in the world, the mission must be planned and approved by the most important ring of the Pentagon, the E-ring. This is where the more high-profile work is done, all operations must be legally approved and the green light given by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The show starred Benjamin Bratt as Major James Tisnewski, a former Delta Force operator and Dennis Hopper as Colonel Eli McNulty, as officers working in the E-ring of the Pentagon in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gilmore Girls
''Gilmore Girls'' is an American comedy-drama television series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and starring Lauren Graham ( Lorelai Gilmore) and Alexis Bledel ( Rory Gilmore). The show debuted on October 5, 2000, on The WB and became a flagship series for the network. ''Gilmore Girls'' ran for seven seasons, the final season moving to The CW and ending its run on May 15, 2007. ''Gilmore Girls'' received critical acclaim for its witty dialogue, cross-generational appeal, and effective mix of humor and drama. It was a success for The WB, peaking during season five as the network's second-most-popular show. The series has been in daily syndication since 2004, while a growing following has led to its status as a 2000s American cult classic. Since going off the air in 2007, ''Gilmore Girls'' has been cited in ''TV (The Book)'' and '' Time'' magazine as one of the 100 greatest television shows of all time. In 2016, the main cast and Sherman-Palladino returned for the four-part mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Entourage (American TV Series)
''Entourage'' is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on HBO on July 18, 2004, and ended on September 11, 2011, after eight seasons. The series was created and largely written by Doug Ellin and chronicles the acting career of Vincent Chase, a young A-list movie star, and his childhood friends from Queens, New York City, as they attempt to further their nascent careers in Los Angeles. Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson served as the show's executive producers, and its premise is loosely based on Wahlberg's experiences as an up-and-coming film star. Wahlberg discusses "The Departed," life and career. Development According to Mark Wahlberg, ''Entourage'' was initially conceived when his assistant asked if he could film Wahlberg and his friends, calling them "hilarious." Other reports credit Eric Weinstein, a long-time friend of Wahlberg, with the idea of filming the actor's group of friends. However, according to Donnie Carroll, who was the inspiration for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NCIS (TV Series)
''NCIS'' is an American police procedural television series, revolving around a fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service combining elements of the military drama and police procedural genres. The concept and characters were initially introduced in two episodes of the CBS series '' JAG'' ( season eight episodes 20 and 21: " Ice Queen" and "Meltdown"). A spin-off from ''JAG'', the series premiered on September 23, 2003, on CBS. To date it has entered into the twentieth full season and has gone into broadcast syndication on the USA Network. Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill are co-creators and executive producers of the premiere member of the ''NCIS'' franchise. , ''NCIS'' is the third-longest-running scripted, non-animated U.S. primetime TV series currently airing, surpassed only by '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' (1999–present) and ''Law & Order'' (1990–2010; 2022–present); it is the 7th-longest-running scripted U.S. prime ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Six Feet Under (TV Series)
''Six Feet Under'' is an American drama television series created and produced by Alan Ball. It premiered on the premium network HBO in the United States on June 3, 2001, and ended on August 21, 2005, spanning 63 episodes across five seasons. It depicts the lives of the Fisher family, who run a funeral home in Los Angeles, along with their friends and lovers. The ensemble drama stars Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose, Freddy Rodriguez, Mathew St. Patrick, and Rachel Griffiths as the central characters. It was produced by Actual Size Films and The Greenblatt/Janollari Studio, and was shot on location in Los Angeles and in Hollywood studios. ''Six Feet Under'' received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its writing and acting, and consistently drew high ratings for the HBO network. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time. The show's finale has also been described as one of the greatest television se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doobious Sources
''Doobious Sources'' is a 2017 American comedy film directed by Clif Lord, starring Jason Weissbrod and Jeff Lorch. Cast * Jason Weissbrod as Zorn Tappadapo * Jeff Lorch as Reginald Block-Hunsleigh * Creagen Dow as Ky Kittridge * Joe Cortese as Magnus Martindale * Edward James Gage as Evander Bagby * Dan Warner as Greg Newman * Mark Costello as Blake Morgan * Henry LeBlanc as Mayor Simon Jessup * Dave Shalansky as Mr. X * Patrick O'Connor as Ritchie Pagosi * Kara Luiz as Megan Jessup * Maggie Rowe as Dr. Laura Ingall * Brynn Thayer as Josie Martindale * Ilya Jordanov as Bart Hosing Release The film premiered at the Maine Cannabis Film Festival on 2 January 2017, where it won the Golden Leaf award. Reception Michael Rechtshaffen of the ''Los Angeles Times'' called the film "wildly unfunny". Edward Douglas of ''Film Journal International'' wrote that the film does not contain "anything even remotely funny". Frank Scheck of ''The Hollywood Reporter ''The Hollywood Reporter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How Sweet It Is (2013 Film)
''How Sweet It Is'' is a 2013 American independent musical comedy-drama film directed by Brian Herzlinger and written by Herzlinger and Jay Black. The film stars Joe Piscopo, Erika Christensen, Erich Bergen, Michael Paré, and Paul Sorvino. It was released in select theaters in the United States on May 10, 2013. Plot An alcoholic theater owner needs to put together a successful musical in order to pay off his mob debt, but problems arise when the wise guys want to cast their friends in the production. Cast * Joe Piscopo as Jack Cosmo * Erika Christensen as Sarah Cosmo * Erich Bergen as Ethan Trimble * Michael Paré as Mike * Paul Sorvino as Big Mike * Jonathan Slavin as Clifton * Louis Lombardi as Wally * Victoria Summer as Kristina * Steven W. Bailey as Gregory * Veronica De Laurentiis as Veronica Production On May 2, 2012, it was announced that Erika Christensen, Paul Sorvino, and Joe Piscopo had joined the cast of the film. It was also announced that Burt Reynolds ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Divorce Invitation
''Divorce Invitation'' is a 2012 American romantic comedy film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy and co-written by Robert Naturman and Bala Rajasekharuni. It was produced by R. R. Venkat and co-produced by M S P Srinivas Reddy. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews. The movie is based on director's own 1997 Telugu movie ''Aahvaanam''. Plot Mike Christian falls in love with a Jewish girl, Dylan Lipnick. Her grandparents initially disapprove, but finally agree to their marriage after Mike converts to Judaism. Dylan's parents' divorce badly affected her and she draws up with a long prenup that Mike signs without reading. They honeymoon and return to the house the grandparents have bought for them. After four months of marriage, Mike comes up with the idea of franchising the family business to make money, he is joined in this by his best pal Scotty. After putting together a business plan they approach a large business only to find the CEO is on her way to a golf/business week ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
According To Greta
''According to Greta'' (released as ''Surviving Summer'' in the United Kingdom) is a 2009 American drama film directed by Nancy Bardawil and starring Hilary Duff, Evan Ross, Melissa Leo, Michael Murphy and Ellen Burstyn. Plot Greta is 17, a bright and beautiful young woman. She is also rebellious as a result of her turbulent home life. Pushed aside by her mother, Karen, who is on her third marriage, Greta is shipped off to her grandparents for the summer, staying with them in Ocean Grove, New Jersey. She is not happy about it and neither are the grandparents. She tells them that she fully intends to kill herself before the summer is over and compiles a notebook of suicide methods. Greta's snarky attitude results in her being offered a job as a waitress at a local seafood restaurant. While working there, her odd sense of humor makes her attractive to many customers. Greta falls for a charismatic short-order cook named Julie. When he reveals to her that he was once in a juvenile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
