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Jonathan Marc Sherman
Jonathan Marc Sherman (born October 10, 1968) is an American playwright, poet, and actor. He submitted plays for several years to Young Playwrights Inc.'s National Playwrights Competition before they did a staged reading of his one-act, ''Serendipity and Serenity'' in 1987, followed by a full production of his next play, ''Women and Wallace'' (1988). Sherman was one of the founders of Malaparte theater company. Early life Sherman attended Stagedoor Manor, a summer camp for the performing arts. He attended Bennington College. Plays ''Serendipity and Serenity'' 1987. Young Playwrights Festival at Playwrights Horizons (staged reading) ''Women and Wallace'' *1988. Foundation of the Dramatists Guild (now Young Playwrights Inc.) Young Playwrights Festival at Playwrights Horizons. Josh Hamilton as Wallace. *1990. American Playhouse (PBS television), with Josh Hamilton (Wallace), Joan Copeland, Shaie Dively, Erica Gimpel, Joanna Going, Mary Joy, Debra Monk, Cynthia Nixon, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandra Shiva
Alexandra Elizabeth Shiva is an American film director. ''Bombay Eunuch'' is her 2001 award-winning film, and in 2015 she showed ''How to Dance in Ohio'' at the Sundance Film Festival in the US Documentary Competition. Shiva also founded a production studio called Gidalya Pictures. Personal life Shiva was born in New York City, the daughter of Susan (née Stein) and Gil Shiva. Her grandfather was Jules Stein, founder of MCA, the film, television, and record company. She graduated Vassar College in 1995 with her A.B. in Art History. In 2003, Shiva married writer Jonathan Marc Sherman. They have two children. Career Shiva's first directed documentary film was ''Bombay Eunuch'' (2001), which was also co-directed with Sean MacDonald and Michelle Gucovsky. The film was released by Shiva's production company Gidalya Pictures. It examined the decline in the traditional status of eunuchs in India focusing on one family. Meena the leader of the family Shiva follows around allowed the fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Ingrid Johansson (; born November 22, 1984) is an American actress and singer. The List of highest-paid film actors, world's highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019, she has been featured multiple times on the Forbes Celebrity 100, ''Forbes'' Celebrity 100 list. ''Time (magazine), Time'' named her one of the Time 100, 100 most influential people in the world in 2021 and 2025. Scarlett Johansson on screen and stage, Johansson's films as a leading actress have grossed over billion worldwide, making her the List of highest-grossing actors, highest-grossing box office actress and second-highest-grossing film star of all time. She has received List of awards and nominations received by Scarlett Johansson, various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award, a Tony Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards. Johansson first appeared on stage in an off-Broadway play as a child actress. She made her film debut in the fantasy comedy '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New Group
The New Group, is a New York City Off-Broadway theatrical troupe founded by Artistic Director Scott Elliott, that produced its first play, Mike Leigh's '' Ecstasy'', in 1995. The New Group is run by founding Artistic Director, Scott Elliott, and Executive Director, Adam Bernstein. The New Group was recognized with the 2004 Tony Award for Best Musical for Avenue Q originated at the Vineyard Theatre in 2003. Home theatre history Since 2003 the home theatre for the group has mostly been on West 42nd Street on Theatre Row. The main theatres since founding are: *1995 - John Houseman Theatre *1996–1998 - INTAR Theatre *1999–2003 - Theater at St. Clement's Church *2003–2014 - Acorn Theatre *2014–Present - Pershing Square Signature Center Production history *1995 **''Ecstasy'' by Mike Leigh, directed by Scott Elliott *1996 **''Curtains'' by Stephen Bill, directed by Scott Elliott *1996–1997 **''This Is Our Youth'' by Kenneth Lonergan, directed by Mark Broka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ione Skye
Ione Skye Lee (born September 4, 1970) is a British-American actress. She made her film debut in the thriller '' River's Edge'' (1986) before gaining mainstream exposure by starring in Cameron Crowe's '' Say Anything...'' (1989). She continued to appear in films throughout the 1990s, with notable roles in '' Gas Food Lodging'' (1992), '' Wayne's World'' (1992), and '' One Night Stand'' (1997). Other film credits include the comedy '' Fever Pitch'' (2005) and an uncredited role in '' Zodiac'' (2007). Skye also guest-starred on several television series, including '' The Twilight Zone'' (2002), '' Private Practice'', and a recurring role on '' Arrested Development''. She is featured in the NBC series '' La Brea'' (2021). In addition to acting, Skye paints and has written several children's books. In 2006, VH1 ranked her 84th on its list of the 100 Greatest Teen Stars. Early life Born in Hampstead, London, Skye is the daughter of folk singer-songwriter Donovan and model Eni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armando Riesco
Armando Riesco () is a Puerto Rican actor. Early life Riesco is the son of Cuban immigrants. He was raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico where he attended Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola. He then attended Northwestern University in Illinois. After graduating, he relocated to New York City where he began to work in local and off-Broadway productions as well as film, television, video games and commercials. Career Film Many of Riesco's film roles have been in critically acclaimed independent films such as '' Pieces of April'' starring Katie Holmes, '' Garden State'' starring Natalie Portman, and '' Adult World'', starring John Cusack and Emma Roberts. He has also appeared in major Hollywood films including '' National Treasure'', Oliver Stone's '' World Trade Center'', Spike Lee's ''25th Hour'', and '' Fever Pitch'', starring Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore. Television In addition to his film work, Riesco has had roles on such popular drama series as ''Royal Pains'' and ''Law & Ord ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Dinklage
Peter Hayden Dinklage (; born June 11, 1969) is an American actor. Portraying Tyrion Lannister on the HBO television series ''Game of Thrones'' (2011–2019), Dinklage won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series a record four times. He also received a Golden Globe Award in 2011 and a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2020 for the role. Dinklage has a common form of dwarfism known as achondroplasia, and stands tall. Born in the Jersey Shore region of New Jersey, Dinklage studied acting at Bennington College, performing in a number of amateur stage productions. He made his film debut in the black comedy film '' Living in Oblivion'' (1995), and had his breakthrough with a starring role in the 2003 comedy-drama '' The Station Agent''. His other films include ''Elf'' (2003), '' Lassie'' and '' The Baxter'' (both in 2005), '' Find Me Guilty'' (2006), ''Penelope'' (2006), '' Death at a Funeral'' (2007), '' The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Block
Larry Block (October 30, 1942 – October 7, 2012) was an American stage, film, television, and radio actor. Early life and education Lawrence Joel Block was born in New York City, New York, the son of Sonia (née Kutcher), a travel agent, and Harold Block, who worked in the garment industry. He had a brother, Kenneth. In 1964, he graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of Rhode Island College of Arts and Sciences. Personal life and death Block married Jolly King on September 21, 1981. They had two children, Zachary and Zoe. He died in New York City, New York on October 7, 2012, at age 69. Radio Block appeared frequently on Joe Frank's radio shows Filmography Films *'' Shamus'' (1973) - Springy *''Slap Shot'' (1977) - Peterboro Referee *'' Heaven Can Wait'' (1978) - Peters *'' Hardcore'' (1979) - Detective Burrows *'' First Family'' (1980) - Gloria's Secret Service Agent #1 *'' After Hours'' (1985) - Taxi Driver *''Cocktail'' (1988) - Bar Owner *''Robot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justin Kirk
Justin Kirk (born May 28, 1969) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Prior Walter in the HBO miniseries ''Angels in America'' (2003), for which he received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie, and Andy Botwin in the Showtime dark comedy series ''Weeds'' (2005–2012). Early life Kirk was born in Salem, Oregon. His mother was of Russian-Jewish descent and his father was of Danish and English ancestry. Kirk grew up in Union, Washington, where he attended a grade school on a Native American reservation, until his family moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, when he was 12 years old. He attended high school there and performed at Children's Theatre Company. Kirk moved to New York City after graduating. He played guitar in several New York bands in the early 1990s, most notablThe Dimestore Darlings He completed a two-year conservatory acting program at Circle in the Square Theatre School. Career Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marin Hinkle
Marin Hinkle (born March 23, 1966) is an American actress. Among many television and movie roles, she is best known for playing Judy Brooks in the ABC television drama ''Once and Again'' (1999–2002), Judith Harper-Melnick in the CBS sitcom ''Two and a Half Men'' (2003–2015), and Rose Weissman in the Amazon Prime Video comedy-drama series '' The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'' (2017–2023). For her role in ''The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'', Hinkle was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2019 and 2020. Early life Hinkle was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to American parents. She is the daughter of Margaret R. (Polga) Hinkle, a judge of the Superior Court of Massachusetts, and Rodney Hinkle, a college dean and teacher, who met while serving in the Peace Corps. Her family moved to Boston, Massachusetts, when she was four months old. Two years later, her brother Mark was born. Hinkle has Italian ancestry. After graduating from New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Belknap
Anna C. Belknap is an American actress. She is known for her role as Detective Lindsay Monroe Messer on '' CSI: NY''. Early life Belknap was born in Damariscotta, Maine. She is a daughter of David and Louise Belknap. She attended Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Maine. While attending Middlebury College in Vermont, she gained an interest in acting. She then studied at the American Conservatory Theater, earning a Master of Fine Arts degree.Fletcher, Kim (January 5, 2011)"''CSI: NY'' Star Relaxes At Home For The Holidays". ''The Lincoln County News''. Retrieved April 18, 2013. Career Belknap's television credits include series regular roles in ''Medical Investigation'' and '' The Handler'', a recurring role in ''Deadline'', and guest-starring roles in ''Law & Order'', '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', and ''Without a Trace''. Belknap appeared in the movie ''Alchemy'' and made her feature film debut in the independent film ''The Reality Trap''. Belknap joined the cast of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dylan Baker
Dylan Baker (born October 7, 1959) is an American actor. He gained recognition for his roles in films such as '' Planes, Trains and Automobiles'' (1987), ''Happiness'' (1998), '' Thirteen Days'' (2000), '' Road to Perdition'' (2002), ''Spider-Man 2'' (2004), ''Spider-Man 3'' (2007), '' Trick 'r Treat'' (2007), '' Revolutionary Road'' (2008), '' Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues'' (2013), and '' Selma'' (2014). On television he has had prominent roles in series such as '' Murder One'' (1995–1996), ''The Good Wife'' (2010–2015), ''Damages'' (2011), ''The Americans'' (2016), and ''Homeland'' (2018). For ''The Good Wife'' he earned three Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Baker was nominated for a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for his performance in the original production of '' La Bête'' in 1991. He made his directorial debut with the film '' 23 Blast'' in 2013. Early life and education Baker was born in Syracuse, New York and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia. He began his act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt McGrath (actor)
Matt McGrath (born June 11, 1969) is an American actor who has worked across stage, television, and film. Early life McGrath was born in New York City on June 11, 1969, into an Irish Catholic family, with parents who worked in local politics. He first resided in Stuyvesant Town, then in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, and then briefly in Albany, New York. He started performing on Broadway as a child. McGrath performed in ''Peter Pan'' and the original musical '' Working''. He can be heard on the Original Cast Recording released in 2001, singing his solo ''Neat to Be a Newsboy''. He went to Fordham University for a year, until a professor encouraged him to join the Circle Repertory Company. Career As an adult, McGrath appeared in ''A Streetcar Named Desire'' with Alec Baldwin and Jessica Lange as the Young Collector and later portrayed the Emcee, originated by Joel Grey, in the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Kander and Ebb's musical ''Cabaret''. Off-Broadway, McGrath pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
