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Let's Get Harry
''Let's Get Harry'' is a 1986 American adventure film directed by Stuart Rosenberg. It stars Michael Schoeffling, Thomas F. Wilson, Glenn Frey, Rick Rossovich, Ben Johnson (actor), Ben Johnson, Mark Harmon, Gary Busey, and Robert Duvall. The film direction is credited to Alan Smithee, a pseudonym used by directors who repudiate their involvement in a film. Plot In Colombia, an American engineer named Harry Burck is overseeing the opening of his company's water pipeline. In the middle of the unveiling ceremony, a group of rebels arrives to kidnap an American diplomat who is in attendance. In the process, Harry is also kidnapped. Word of the kidnapping reaches Harry's brother Corey and his friends Bob, Spence, and Kurt, who were all awaiting Harry's return. The men, coworkers at a factory, learn that Harry's kidnapping was orchestrated by a drug lord named Carlos Ochobar. Corey and Bob travel to Washington, D.C. to seek assistance from the U.S. government, only to be told that the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuart Rosenberg
Stuart Rosenberg (August 11, 1927 – March 15, 2007) was an American film and television director. He was most noted for his collaborations with actor Paul Newman, whom he directed in ''Cool Hand Luke'' (1967), ''WUSA (film), WUSA'' (1970), ''Pocket Money'' (1972), and ''The Drowning Pool (film), The Drowning Pool'' (1975). He was a five-time Directors Guild of America Awards, Directors Guild of America Award nominee, and a Primetime Emmy Awards, Primetime Emmy Award winner. His other notable films included ''Question 7'' (1961), ''Voyage of the Damned'' (1976), ''The Amityville Horror (1979 film), The Amityville Horror'' (1979), ''Brubaker'' (1980) and ''The Pope of Greenwich Village'' (1984).Noalnd, Claire (March 18, 2007)Stuart Rosenberg, 79; TV, film director.''Los Angeles Times'' Later in his career, he taught directing at the American Film Institute, where his students included Todd Field and Darren Aronofsky.White, Anath (December 14, 2012The AFI Class of ‘92.''RogerEber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New York Times
''The New York Times'' (''NYT'') is an American daily newspaper based in New York City. ''The New York Times'' covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews. As one of the longest-running newspapers in the United States, the ''Times'' serves as one of the country's Newspaper of record, newspapers of record. , ''The New York Times'' had 9.13 million total and 8.83 million online subscribers, both by significant margins the List of newspapers in the United States, highest numbers for any newspaper in the United States; the total also included 296,330 print subscribers, making the ''Times'' the second-largest newspaper by print circulation in the United States, following ''The Wall Street Journal'', also based in New York City. ''The New York Times'' is published by the New York Times Company; since 1896, the company has been chaired by the Ochs-Sulzberger family, whose current chairman and the paper's publ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Keane (actor)
James Keane (born September 26, 1952) is an American film and television actor. He is known for playing the role of Willis Thomas Bell in the American drama television series '' The Paper Chase''. Early life and education Keane was born in Buffalo, New York. He graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Career Keane began his career in 1975, appearing in the film '' Three Days of the Condor'' playing a store clerk. Between acting jobs, he was an elevator operator at the Sherry-Netherland hotel in New York, where he met film director, Francis Ford Coppola. Keane thought that he might get a role in ''The Godfather Part II'' until he realized that shooting was to be in Sicily. In 1978 Keane joined the cast of the new CBS drama television series '' The Paper Chase'' as the law student Willis Thomas Bell. He also appeared in the 1979 film ''Apocalypse Now'', and was hired to overdub some of Marlon Brando’s lines in the television miniseries of ''The Godfath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Wesley (actor)
John Wesley (August 3, 1947 – September 7, 2019) was an American actor who worked in many television series, including '' The Fresh Prince of Bel Air'', and in '' Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad'', where he played the role of Principal Pratchert. He also had roles in many feature films as well as theater productions. He was Mr. Jim on the series ''Martin'' for 3 seasons, and was the series regular "Sweets Walker" on ''Dirty Dancing'', the television series. He has also appeared in numerous commercials and voiceovers including "Rafaki". His first main film role was as Frankie in '' Missing in Action 2: The Beginning'' starring Chuck Norris but his first credited film role was in the 1968 Clint Eastwood western '' Hang 'Em High''. Wesley was also an award-winning stage actor and a Vietnam veteran. Wesley earned degrees from the University of California, San Diego graduate acting program and the University of San Diego. Wesley died on September 7, 2019, from complications of multip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregory Sierra
Gregory Joseph Sierra (January 25, 1937 – January 4, 2021) was an American actor known for his roles as Detective Sergeant Chano Amengual on ''Barney Miller''; Julio Fuentes, the Puerto Rican neighbor of Fred G. Sanford on '' Sanford and Son''; and as Marruja in '' The Castaway Cowboy'' (1974). Early life Gregory Joseph Sierra was born on January 25, 1937, in Manhattan. several sources have his birth year incorrectly listed as 1937 He was raised in Spanish Harlem by an aunt as his parents did not take charge of his care. After serving in the Air Force, Sierra went with a friend to an acting school audition in Manhattan. Sierra was only there to support his friend, but after performing some improvisation he was admitted instead of his friend. Career He began his career on the stage, touring with the National Shakespeare Company, and in 1967, appeared as the Duke of Austria in '' King John'' at the New York Shakespeare Festival. He moved to Los Angeles in the late 1960s to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierrino Mascarino
Pierrino Mascarino (September 22, 1939 – June 2, 2017) was an Italian actor perhaps best known for his lead performance in the film '' Uncle Nino''. Mascarino was also known for such films and television series as '' Tears of the Sun'', '' Nip/Tuck'', ''Everybody Loves Raymond ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' is an American television sitcom created by Philip Rosenthal that aired on CBS from September 13, 1996, to May 16, 2005, with a total of 210 episodes spanning nine seasons. It was produced by Where's Lunch and Wor ...'' and '' Aaron's Way''. Filmography References External links * Italian male film actors Italian male television actors Place of birth missing 2017 deaths 1939 births {{Italy-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terry Camilleri
Terrance Camilleri (born 7 November 1949) is a Maltese-born Australian actor who has performed actively in both the United Kingdom and United States. He is best recognised for portraying Emperor Napoleon I in the blockbuster comedy film '' Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure'' (1989). Biography Camilleri was born in British Malta, and made his feature film debut in Peter Weir's 1974 film '' The Cars That Ate Paris''. He appeared in the 1983 sequel film '' Superman III''. He also had a little role in Weir's ''The Truman Show''. Other appearances include as Special Branch Investigator Hemmings in the science fiction film '' Incident at Raven's Gate''. In 2003, he appeared in the American film '' Hey DJ''. In 2006, as part of the World Cup A world cup is a global sporting competition in which the participant entities – usually international teams or individuals representing their countries – compete for the title of world champion. The event most associated with the n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Hess
David Alexander Hess (September 19, 1936 – October 7, 2011) was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and director. He came to prominence for his portrayals of murderous rapists, villains and gruff characters in several films in the 1970s and 1980s. Hess originally worked as a songwriter in the 1950s, co-writing songs recorded by Elvis Presley and Pat Boone, but garnered international attention for his feature film debut portraying Krug Stillo in Wes Craven's exploitation horror film '' The Last House on the Left'' (1972). He played several hard-edged roles as criminals and rapists in the Italian films '' Hitch-Hike'' (1977) and '' The House on the Edge of the Park'' (1980) as well as a supporting role in Craven's '' Swamp Thing'' (1982). He made his directorial debut with the slasher film '' To All a Goodnight'' (1980). In his later life, Hess was affiliated with the California Film Institute, where he taught improvisational theater in the institute's youth programs. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry Hardin
Jerry Hardin (born November 20, 1929) is an American actor. Hardin has appeared in film and television roles, including the character nicknamed Deep Throat in ''The X-Files''. He has guest starred in '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and '' Star Trek: Voyager''. He amassed over 100 appearances in film and television and over 75 theatrical credits. They include '' The Rockford Files'', '' Roots: The Gift'', ''The Golden Girls'', '' Sliders'', '' Cujo'' (1983), '' Big Trouble in Little China'' (1986), '' Wanted: Dead or Alive'' (1987), ''Little Nikita'' (1988), '' The Firm'' (1993). Early life and education Hardin was born in Dallas, Texas on November 20, 1929. His father was a rancher, and Jerry spent his youth actively involved with his local church and performing in school plays. He attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, on a scholarship before going on to study at London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating with an Acting (RADA Diploma) in 1953. He spe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruce Gray
Bruce Gray (September 7, 1936 – December 13, 2017) was a Canadian actor, known for multiple roles in films and television shows for over five decades. Early years Gray was born in Puerto Rico and lived in Toronto after 1949. He graduated from Humberside Collegiate and from the University of Toronto with a Master's in Psychology. While at the University of Toronto, he was an active member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Acting career Following a small role in the 1966 film ''Adulterous Affair'', Gray worked steadily from 1978 onwards, appearing in both Canadian and American-based film and television productions. He may be best known to Canadian audiences for his four seasons as investment banker Adam Cunningham on the Global series '' Traders'' (1996–2000). He also gained attention as the father of the groom in ''My Big Fat Greek Wedding'', the recurring role of Judge J.E. Reilly on the television serial '' Passions'' and the ghost of Joe's father on the television show '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Clark (actor)
Matt Clark (born November 25, 1936) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in Western films. Early life Clark was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Theresa (née Castello), a teacher, and Frederick William Clark, a carpenter. After serving in the U.S. Army, he attended George Washington University before dropping out. Career After working at various jobs, he joined a local D.C. theatre group. He later became a member of New York's Living Theatre company and worked off-Broadway and in community theatre in the late 1950s. Clark directed the 1988 film '' Da'', as well as one episode from the television series ''CBS Schoolbreak Special'' and two episodes from the television series '' Midnight Caller''. He also wrote the story for the 1970 film ''Homer Homer (; , ; possibly born ) was an Ancient Greece, Ancient Greek poet who is credited as the author of the ''Iliad'' and the ''Odyssey'', two epic poems that are foundational works of ancient Greek literat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elpidia Carrillo
Elpidia Carrillo (born August 16, 1961) is a Mexican actress and director. Her career includes roles in both film and television. Internationally she is best known for supporting roles in ''Predator'', '' Bread and Roses,'' '' Nine Lives'' and '' Blue Beetle''. She was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her performance in '' Salvador''. She is known for the role Tecuichpo in the independent film '' The Other Conquest''. Early life Carrillo was born in Parácuaro, Michoacán, Mexico, on August 16, 1961. One of eight children in a family of farm laborers, her childhood was marked by violence and poverty. At the age of three, her father was murdered, forcing her eldest brother to assume responsibility of the family. Wanting Carrillo to get an education, he forged a birth certificate so she could begin first grade at age four. When she was six, her brother was shot outside a theater and the family faced constant threats to their lives. When she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
