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Revenge Of The Nerds (film Series)
''Revenge of the Nerds'' is an American comedy franchise. The series revolves around a group of socially-inept students (the nerds) trying to get revenge on their harassers. The series began with the eponymous 1984 film and was followed by three sequels: '' Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise'' (1987), '' Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation'' (1992) (TV), and '' Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love'' (1994) (TV). A remake of the first film was to begin filming in October 2006 for a prospective release in 2007, but was cancelled due to problems securing a viable filming location. In December 2020 it was announced that ''Family Guy'' creator Seth MacFarlane would reboot the series under his Fuzzy Door Productions Fuzzy Door Productions, Inc. is an American film and television production company founded by Seth MacFarlane on July 31, 1998. The company's productions include the animated sitcoms ''Family Guy'' and ''American Dad!'', the ''Family Guy'' spin- ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Series
A film series or movie series is a collection of related films in succession that share the same fictional universe, or are marketed as a series. It is a type of series fiction. This article explains what film series are and gives brief examples of movie series. The body shows a list of the most popular film series and franchises in the United States and Canada. Description Sometimes the work is conceived from the beginning as a multiple-film work—for example, the '' Three Colours'' series—but in most cases the success of the original film (or an original series in the case of the '' Skywalker Saga'') inspires further films to be made. Individual sequels are relatively common but are not always successful enough to spawn further installments. As of 2024, the 34 films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe form the highest-grossing film series even when adjusted for inflation, surpassing J. K. Rowling's Wizarding World (11 films), ''Star Wars'' (12 films), Ian Fleming's James B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julia Montgomery
Julia Montgomery (born July 2, 1960) is an American film and television actress. She first gained public attention for her role as Samantha Vernon on the soap opera ''One Life to Live'' (1976–1981, 1987). She subsequently appeared in the slasher film '' Girls Nite Out'' (1982), followed by the role of Betty Childs in the comedy film ''Revenge of the Nerds'' (1984). Montgomery reprised her role of Betty in the film's third and fourth sequels (1992–1994). Life and career Montgomery was born July 2, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri. Montgomery's first role was on the soap opera ''One Life to Live'' as Samantha Vernon from 1976 to 1981. Her well-known film role is in the hit comedy film ''Revenge of the Nerds'' (1984) as Betty Childs; she reprised the role in the TV films '' Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation'' (1992) and '' Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love'' (1994). She also played Dr. Sally Arthur, M.D. in '' Earth Star Voyager'' (1988), and appeared in the come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bradley Whitford
Bradley Whitford (born October 10, 1959) is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his portrayal of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman in the NBC television political drama ''The West Wing'' (1999–2006), for which he was nominated for three consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards from 2001 to 2003, winning in 2001. The role earned him three consecutive Golden Globe Award nominations. In addition to ''The West Wing'', Whitford played Danny Tripp in ''Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip'', Dan Stark in the Fox police buddy-comedy '' The Good Guys'', Timothy Carter, a character who was believed to be Red John, in the CBS series ''The Mentalist'', antagonist Eric Gordon in the film '' Billy Madison'', Arthur Parsons in '' The Post'', Dean Armitage in the horror film ''Get Out'', Roger Peralta in ''Brooklyn Nine-Nine'', President Gray in the dystopian science fiction film '' The Darkest Minds'' and Rick Stanton in the monster film ''Godzilla: King of the Monsters' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Courtney Thorne-Smith
Courtney Thorne-Smith (born 1966 or 1967) is an American actress. She is known for her starring roles as Alison Parker on '' Melrose Place'', Georgia Thomas on '' Ally McBeal'', and Cheryl Mabel on '' According to Jim'', as well as her recurring role on '' Two and a Half Men'' as Lyndsey McElroy. Early life, family and education Thorne-Smith grew up in Menlo Park, California, a suburb south of San Francisco. Her father, Walter Smith, was a computer market researcher, and her mother, Lora Thorne, was a therapist. They divorced when Courtney was seven years old, and she lived with both parents at different stages. She has an older sister, Jennifer, who is an advertising executive. Courtney attended Menlo-Atherton High School, in Atherton, California, but she graduated from Tamalpais High School, in Mill Valley, California, in 1985. She performed with the Ensemble Theater Company in Mill Valley while attending high school. Career Films Thorne-Smith made her first film appear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alice Hirson
Alice Corinne Hirson (née Thorsell; March 10, 1929 – February 14, 2025) was an American actress best known for her roles on television. She began her career on stage, before roles on daytime soap operas. She was best known for her roles as Mavis Anderson in the CBS prime time soap opera ''Dallas (TV series), Dallas'' and as Lois Morgan, the mother of the title character on the ABC sitcom ''Ellen (TV series), Ellen''. Background Hirson was born Alice Corinne Thorsell in New York City on March 10, 1929, and was raised on Long Island. She graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1948. In 1964, Hirson met actor Stephen Elliott (actor), Stephen Elliott. They were married from 1980 until Elliott's death in 2005. She was previously married to dramatist Roger O. Hirson, with whom she had two sons. Hirson died at the Motion Picture & Television Fund, Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital on February 14, 2025, at the age of 95. Career Hirson began her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Goodman
John Stephen Goodman (born June 20, 1952) is an American actor. He rose to prominence in television before becoming an acclaimed and popular film actor. Goodman has received List of awards and nominations received by John Goodman, various accolades including a Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. ''Vanity Fair (magazine), Vanity Fair'' has called him "among our very finest actors." Goodman is known for his collaborations with the Coen brothers, acting in films such as ''Raising Arizona'' (1987), ''Barton Fink'' (1991), ''The Big Lebowski'' (1998), ''O Brother, Where Art Thou?'' (2000), and ''Inside Llewyn Davis'' (2013). He took leading roles in ''King Ralph'' (1991), ''The Babe'' (1992), ''Matinee (1993 film), Matinee'' (1993), ''The Flintstones (film), The Flintstones'' (1994), and ''10 Cloverfield Lane'' (2016) as well as supporting roles in ''Revenge of the Nerds'' (1984), ''True Stories (film), True Stories'' (1986), ''Bringing Out t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa Welch
__NOTOC__ The following is a list of Playboy Playmates of 1980. ''Playboy'' magazine names its Playmate of the Month each month throughout the year. January Geraldine "Gig" Gangel (born October 17, 1958, in Harlingen, Texas) is an American model and actress. She was ''Playboy'' magazine's Playmate of the Month for its January 1980 issue. Her centerfold was photographed by Ken Marcus. Before becoming a Playmate, Gangel appeared on the October 1979 cover of ''Playboy''. In ''The Playmate Book'', Gangel commented on her photo shoot with Burt Reynolds that, "I didn't think Burt was my type, until I met him." February Sandra Joyce Cagle (born February 2, 1957, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American model. She was ''Playboy'' magazine's Playmate of the Month for its February 1980 issue. Her centerfold was photographed by Pompeo Posar. Cagle had a brief stint as a Bunny at the Playboy Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, before her Playmate selection. She appeared on four covers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Salinger
Matthew Douglas Salinger ( ; born February 13, 1960) is an American actor known for his appearances in the films ''Revenge of the Nerds'' and ''Captain America''. Early life Salinger was born February 13, 1960, in Windsor, Vermont, to author J. D. Salinger, known for Catcher in the Rye, and psychologist Alison Claire Douglas. His maternal grandfather was British art critic Robert Langton Douglas. He has one sister, Margaret Salinger.Finkle, David (February 15, 2001)"Produced by Matt Salinger". Theater Mania. Retrieved February 3, 2018. His father was of paternal Lithuanian-Jewish descent. Salinger attended North Country School in Lake Placid, New York, for junior high school. He graduated from Phillips Academy Andover and attended Princeton University before graduating from Columbia University with a degree in art history and drama. Filmography Film Television Video Theatre Career Salinger made his film debut in 1984 in ''Revenge of the Nerds'' and played Captain Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michelle Meyrink
Michelle Meyrink (born September 1, 1962) is a Canadian teacher and former actress. Early life Meyrink was born on September 1, 1962, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and began acting at an early age. Acting career She performed roles during the 1980s in both television and in feature films, mostly playing roles as offbeat teen girls. She appeared in many comedy films, including 1983's ''Valley Girl'' as Suzi Brent and ''The Outsiders'' as Cherry Valance's best friend, Marcia. In 1984, she guest-starred on the television show ''Family Ties'' as Mallory's friend (and neighbor Skippy's latest infatuation). She is best remembered as the female nerd Judy in the 1984 comedy ''Revenge of the Nerds'' and as the hyperactive whiz-kid Jordan Cochran in Martha Coolidge's 1985 film ''Real Genius''. Her last Hollywood role was in the 1988 film '' Permanent Record.'' -acting Meyrink gave up acting as a career in 1989, stating she wanted more out of life than the profession was offerin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Pinette
John Paul Pinette ( ; March 23, 1964 – April 5, 2014) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and Broadway performer. He toured the comedy club circuit beginning in the 1980s and appeared in cinema and on television. Besides stand-up Pinette did various impressions, among them Michael Jackson, The Chipmunks, Elvis Presley, Gollum from ''The Lord of the Rings'', Hervé Villechaize (Tattoo from ''Fantasy Island''), an Ewok, actor Marlon Brando (notably Brando's role in ''The Godfather)'', as well as a range of regional accents. He occasionally sang in his stand-up routines, working in songs such as "Over the Rainbow" from ''The Wizard of Oz'', "Will You Be There" from ''Free Willy'', and "Don't Cry for Me Argentina". Early life Pinette was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 23, 1964, the son of Robert Pinette Sr. (1929–1988) and Louise Pitre (Petrie) (1927–1982). His mother was of Acadian ancestry, with both her parents from New Brunswick, Canada. He graduated from Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregg Binkley
Gregg Binkley (born March 20, 1963) is an American actor. He is known for playing Kenny James on ''My Name is Earl'' (2005–2009), Barney on ''Raising Hope'' (2010–2014), Harold in '' Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation'' (1992), and Dan, the Del Taco spokesperson. Binkley also runs his own business where he hosts acting workshops and classes. Early life and career Binkley grew up in Topeka, Kansas, and graduated from Washburn Rural High School where he served as the class president of 1981. Upon moving to California, he was a contestant on Classic Concentration in May 1988. He is known for his roles as Kenny James on ''My Name Is Earl'' and as Dan, the Del Taco spokesperson. He has also had guest spots on ''Gilmore Girls'', ''Malcolm in the Middle'', ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'', ''Yes, Dear'', ''The Drew Carey Show'', ''Full House'', ''Family Matters'' and ''Wizards of Waverly Place''. Binkley once held a job making celebrity impersonation phone calls, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Wohl (actor)
David Wohl (born September 22, 1953) is an American theater, television and film actor. He is a longtime character actor. Selected filmography *''Terms of Endearment'' (1983) as Phil *''Revenge of the Nerds'' (1984) as Dean Ulich *'' Gotcha!'' (1985) as Professor *''Beer'' (1985) as Stanley Dickler *'' Turk 182'' (1985) as TV producer *''D.A.R.Y.L.'' (1985) as Mr. Nesbit *''Brewster's Millions'' (1985) as Eugene Provost *''Badge of the Assassin'' (1985) as Ken Klein *'' Armed and Dangerous'' (1986) as Prosecutor *'' Like Father Like Son'' (1987) as Dr. Roger Hartwood *'' The Couch Trip'' (1988) as Dr. Smet *'' Troop Beverly Hills'' (1989) as Dr. Honigman *'' The War of the Roses'' (1989) as Dr. Gordon *'' Presumed Innocent'' (1990) as Morrie Dickerman *''Hot Shots! Part Deux'' (1993) as Gerou *''She Led Two Lives'' (1994) as Harvey Parnell *''Rear Window'' (1998) as Dr. Schneider *''Saving Private Ryan'' (1998) as Captain T.E. Sanders, Captain at the War Department *''The Wacknes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
