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Hugo Blick
Hugo Edgar Maxwell Blick (born 7 December 1964) is a British filmmaker and actor. He has his own production company, called Eight Rooks. Early life Hugo Blick studied in Cardiff at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Career He has acted in several films, including appearing as a young Jack Napier, the character who would ultimately become The Joker, in Tim Burton's ''Batman''. He delivers the famous line "Have you ever danced with the devil by the pale moon light?" after having killed the young Bruce Wayne's parents. He also co-wrote along with Simon Petter the TV series ''The Last Word Monologues,'' a series of three shorts featuring Sheila Hancock, Rhys Ifans and Bob Hoskins. He has also had producer credits on several works including '' Roger & Val Have Just Got In'' starring Dawn French and Alfred Molina. As a writer he co-created, produced and co-directed along with Simon Petter the TV comedies '' Marion and Geoff'' with Rob Brydon, '' Operation Good G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peabody Awards
The George Foster Peabody Awards (or simply Peabody Awards or the Peabodys) program, named for the American businessman and philanthropist George Foster Peabody, George Peabody, honor what are described as the most powerful, enlightening, and invigorating stories in all of television, radio, and online media. Because of their academic affiliation and reputation for discernment, the awards are held in high esteem within the media industry. It is the oldest major electronic media award in the United States. Established in 1940 by the National Association of Broadcasters, the Peabody Award was created to honor excellence in radio broadcasting as the radio industry's equivalent of the Pulitzer Prizes. It was later expanded to include television, and then to new media including podcasts and streaming. Final Peabody Award winners are selected unanimously by the program's Board of Jurors. Because submissions are accepted from a wide variety of sources and styles, reflecting excellence i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheila Hancock
Dame Sheila Cameron Hancock (born 22 February 1933) is an English actress, singer, and author. She has performed on stage in both plays and musicals in London theatres, and is also known for her roles in films and on television. Her Broadway theatre, Broadway debut in ''Entertaining Mr Sloane, Entertaining Mr. Sloane'' (1966) earned her a Tony Awards, Tony Award nomination for Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play, Best Lead Actress in a Play. She won a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical for her role in ''Cabaret (musical), Cabaret'' (2007), and was nominated at the Laurence Olivier Awards five other times for her work in ''Annie (musical), Annie'' (1978), ''Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Sweeney Todd'' (1980), ''The Winter's Tale'' (1982), ''Prin'' (1989), and ''Sister Act (musical), Sister Act'' (2010). In film and television, her credits include ''Carry On Cleo'' (1964), ''The Wildcats of St Trinian's'' (1980), ''B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BBC Two
BBC Two is a British free-to-air Public service broadcasting in the United Kingdom, public broadcast television channel owned and operated by the BBC. It is the corporation's second flagship channel, and it covers a wide range of subject matter, incorporating genres such as comedy, drama and documentaries. BBC Two has a remit "to broadcast highbrow, programmes of depth and substance" in contrast to the more mainstream and popular BBC One. Like the BBC's other domestic TV and radio channels, it is funded by the television licence, and is therefore free of commercial advertising. It is a comparatively well-funded Public broadcasting, public-service channel, regularly attaining a much higher audience share than most public-service channels worldwide. Originally styled BBC2, it was the third British television station to be launched (starting on 21 April 1964), and from 1 July 1967, Europe's first television channel to broadcast regularly in colour. It was envisaged as a home for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Globe Award
The Golden Globe Awards are awards presented for excellence in both international film and television. It is an annual award ceremony held since 1944 to honor artists and professionals and their work. The ceremony is normally held every January, and has been a major part of the film industry's awards season, which culminates each year in the Academy Awards. The eligibility period for Golden Globes corresponds from January 1 through December 31. The Golden Globes were not televised in 1969–1972, 1979, and 2022. The 2008 ceremony was canceled due to the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike. Currently, the Golden Globes Awards are owned and operated by Dick Clark Productions, following its sale by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association on June 12, 2023. History The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) was founded in 1943 as the Hollywood Foreign Correspondent Association (HFCA) by Los Angeles–based foreign journalists seeking to develop a better-organized pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peabody Award
The George Foster Peabody Awards (or simply Peabody Awards or the Peabodys) program, named for the American businessman and philanthropist George Foster Peabody, George Peabody, honor what are described as the most powerful, enlightening, and invigorating stories in all of television, radio, and online media. Because of their academic affiliation and reputation for discernment, the awards are held in high esteem within the media industry. It is the oldest major electronic media award in the United States. Established in 1940 by the National Association of Broadcasters, the Peabody Award was created to honor excellence in radio broadcasting as the radio industry's equivalent of the Pulitzer Prizes. It was later expanded to include television, and then to new media including podcasts and streaming. Final Peabody Award winners are selected unanimously by the program's Board of Jurors. Because submissions are accepted from a wide variety of sources and styles, reflecting excellence i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Eccleston
Christopher Eccleston (; born 16 February 1964) is an English actor whose work has encompassed Hollywood blockbusters and arthouse films, television dramas, Shakespearean stage performances and science fiction, most notably the Ninth Doctor, ninth incarnation of the Doctor in the BBC series ''Doctor Who'' (2005). He starred as Matt Jamison in ''The Leftovers (TV series), The Leftovers'' (2014–2017), and has frequently collaborated with filmmakers Danny Boyle and Michael Winterbottom. Eccleston first rose to prominence for his portrayal of Derek Bentley in the film ''Let Him Have It'' (1991). His television performance in ''Our Friends in the North'' (1996) resulted in his first British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA Award nomination. He received a second nomination for ''The Second Coming (TV series), The Second Coming'' (2003). Eccleston won an International Emmy Award for his performance in ''Accused (2010 TV series), Accused'' (2010). On stage, he has played the title roles in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Chiwetel Umeadi Ejiofor ( ; born 10 July 1977) is a British actor. He is the recipient of various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award and a Laurence Olivier Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards. In 2008, he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and in 2015, he was advanced to Commander (CBE) for his services to the arts. After enrolling at the National Youth Theatre in 1995 and attending the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, at age 19 and three months into his course, Ejiofor was cast by Steven Spielberg to play a supporting role in the film '' Amistad'' (1997) as James Covey. He later won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for ''Othello'' (2008). Ejiofor earned the BAFTA Award for Best Actor as well as a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Solomon Northup in ''12 Years a Slave'' (2013). Ejiofor's other films inclu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operation Good Guys
''Operation Good Guys'' is a British mockumentary series about an elite police unit's bid to snare one of Britain's most powerful crime lords. It was first screened on BBC Two from 29 December 1997 to 31 August 2000. It witnesses, on camera, the total breakdown, professionally and personally, of the Operation Good Guys team. Throughout the operation, The 'Good Guys' have an unfortunate habit of embroiling into their calamitous world some of the country's best-known celebrities, from actors and footballers, to TV presenters and even the odd ex-convict. It was created by Ray Burdis and co-written by Ray Burdis, Hugo Blick and Dominic Anciano, although much of the dialogue was improvised by the actors. The series utilised the concept of a mock documentary capturing the truths of a work place four years before the notion reached fame in ''The Office''. However, this mockumentary style was watered down slightly when a laugh track was added for the second and third series as well as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Brydon
Robert Brydon Jones (; born 3 May 1965) is a Welsh actor, comedian, impressionist, presenter, singer and writer. He gained prominence for his roles in film, television and radio. He was appointed Order of the British Empire, Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday Honours in 2013 for services to comedy and broadcasting, and for charitable services. Brydon gained fame for his roles in the black comedy series ''Human Remains (TV series), Human Remains'' (2000), the mockumentary series ''Marion and Geoff'' (2000–2003), the chat show spoof ''The Keith Barret Show'' (2004–2005), and the comedy series ''Supernova (British TV series), Supernova'' (2005–2006). From 2007 to 2024, he played List of Gavin & Stacey characters#Bryn West, Bryn West in the BBC sitcom ''Gavin & Stacey'' for which he received a British Academy Television Awards, BAFTA Award nomination for Best Comedy Performance. He has acted in a number of films with Steve Coogan f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marion And Geoff
Marion or MARION may refer to: Arts and entertainment *Marion (band), a British alternative rock group * ''Marion'' (miniseries), a 1974 miniseries * ''Marion'' (1920 film), an Italian silent film * ''Marion'' (2024 film), a UK short People and fictional characters * Marion (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Marion (surname), a list of people with the surname Places Australia * City of Marion, a local government area in South Australia * Marion, South Australia, a suburb of Adelaide ** Marion railway station United States * Marion, Alabama, a city * Marion, Arkansas, a city * Marion, Connecticut, a neighborhood of the town of Southington * Marion, Georgia, an unincorporated community * Marion, Illinois, a city * Marion, Indiana, a city ** Marion station (Amtrak), a former train station ** Marion station (Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad), a former train station of the Pennsylvania Railroad * Marion, Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Molina
Alfred Molina (born Alfredo Molina; 24 May 1953) is a British and American actor. He is known for his leading roles and character actor roles on the stage and screen. In a career spanning over five decades he has received a Drama Desk Award as well as nominations for two British Academy Film Awards, a British Independent Film Award, an Independent Spirit Award, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Tony Awards. He first rose to prominence in the West End, earning a nomination for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Newcomer in a Play for his performance in the production of '' Oklahoma!'' in 1980. He received Tony Award nominations for his roles on Broadway playing Yvan in '' Art'' (1998), Tevye in '' Fiddler on the Roof'' (2004), and Mark Rothko in '' Red'' (2009). He returned to Broadway playing Professor Serebryakov in a revival of '' Uncle Vanya'' (2024). On film, he made his debut as Satipo in '' Raiders of the Lost Ark'' (1981). He went on to receive tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dawn French
Dawn Roma French (born 11 October 1957) is a British actress, comedian and writer. She is known for writing and starring on the BBC sketch comedy series '' French and Saunders'' (1987–2007) with her best friend and comedy partner Jennifer Saunders, and for starring in the BBC comedy anthology series '' Murder Most Horrid'' (1991–1999) and the BBC sitcom '' The Vicar of Dibley'' (1994–2007). French has been nominated for seven British Academy Television Awards and won a BAFTA Fellowship with Saunders in 2009. Early life French was born on 11 October 1957 in Holyhead, Wales, to English parents Felicity Roma (née O'Brien; 1934 – 2012) and Denys Vernon French (5 August 1932 – 11 September 1977), who married in their home town of Plymouth in 1953. French has an older brother, Gary. Her father served in the Royal Air Force, stationed at RAF Valley and later RAF Leconfield, where Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother went to tea at French's home when French was three years ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
