Terrence Beasor, a veteran character and voice-over actor best known for Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, The Gods Must Be Crazy and recurring roles on The Middle and Raising Hope, has died. He was 89.
A rep said Beasor died May 28 at his home in Santa Monica with his wife of 55-plus years, actress Muriel Minot, by his side.
Beasor appeared on dozens of TV shows during his 40-year career, including The Incredible Hulk, The Greatest American Hero, The A-Team, Hardcastle and McCormick, Hill Street Blues, Cheers, L.A. Law, Dynasty, Hunter, Knot’s Landing, Simon & Simon, Police Squad!, Chicago Hope, The Office, Parks and Recreation, Scandal, Angie Tribeca, The Grinder, Hot In Cleveland, Scrubs, Gilmore Girls, The District, Suddenly Susan, Days of Our Lives and Murder, She Wrote.
He also did voice work on several Star Trek series and video games and offscreen announcing on movies and TV shows including Jaws: The Revenge,...
A rep said Beasor died May 28 at his home in Santa Monica with his wife of 55-plus years, actress Muriel Minot, by his side.
Beasor appeared on dozens of TV shows during his 40-year career, including The Incredible Hulk, The Greatest American Hero, The A-Team, Hardcastle and McCormick, Hill Street Blues, Cheers, L.A. Law, Dynasty, Hunter, Knot’s Landing, Simon & Simon, Police Squad!, Chicago Hope, The Office, Parks and Recreation, Scandal, Angie Tribeca, The Grinder, Hot In Cleveland, Scrubs, Gilmore Girls, The District, Suddenly Susan, Days of Our Lives and Murder, She Wrote.
He also did voice work on several Star Trek series and video games and offscreen announcing on movies and TV shows including Jaws: The Revenge,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Erich Anderson, who was sometimes also credited as E. Erich Anderson, racked up over 100 credits during a screen acting career that stretched from 1983 into the 2020s, but he may be best known for playing the role of Rob in the 1984 slasher classic Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. A character out for revenge, Rob looked like he had a shot at being able to take down hockey-masked killer Jason Voorhees for good… but when Rob finally caught up with Jason, things did not go well for him at all. Among Friday the 13th fans, Rob has become a favorite due to the fact that he seems so cool and capable at first, but then whiffs his shot at vengeance in a major way. Sadly, the actor who brought Rob to the screen is no longer with us. Erich Anderson’s wife Saxon Trainor has confirmed through social media that he...
- 6/3/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
There are a lot of different medical dramas out there on TV, but few of them managed to become really successful and extremely popular among viewers. One of such dramas is, of course, Grey’s Anatomy. There’s hardly anyone who hasn't heard of Meredith Grey’s shenanigans.
The show is now on its season 20, and it’s hardly going to end anytime soon. But there’s another perfect medical drama to watch if you are a fan of the genre, and we are sure you are going to like this one even more – even though there is a catch.
Chicago Hope Walked So Grey’s Anatomy Could Run
The drama we want to tell you is called Chicago Hope and no, it has nothing to do with One Chicago franchise. Chicago Hope is a medical drama that aired on CBS from 1994 till 2000 and had 6 seasons. The show followed the many...
The show is now on its season 20, and it’s hardly going to end anytime soon. But there’s another perfect medical drama to watch if you are a fan of the genre, and we are sure you are going to like this one even more – even though there is a catch.
Chicago Hope Walked So Grey’s Anatomy Could Run
The drama we want to tell you is called Chicago Hope and no, it has nothing to do with One Chicago franchise. Chicago Hope is a medical drama that aired on CBS from 1994 till 2000 and had 6 seasons. The show followed the many...
- 6/2/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
Considering that Mark Harmon spent 19 years as NCIS Special Agent Gibson, it's no surprise that this role will forever be the first that comes to mind when the actor's name is mentioned. The show could not have existed as we know it without Harmon, and fans will forever be grateful that he helped shape the dynamic that the other cast members now carry.
But when it comes to Harmon's filmography, it's much more extensive than just one television hit. Throughout his career in entertainment, the actor has appeared in many TV shows, including the medical drama Chicago Hope and the 90s NBC hit Reasonable Doubts.
However, there was one role in particular that perfectly led the actor to his iconic NCIS character.
Why Did Mark Harmon Play on The West Wing?
Created by Aaron Sorkin and originally broadcast on NBC, The West Wing was set primarily in the West Wing...
But when it comes to Harmon's filmography, it's much more extensive than just one television hit. Throughout his career in entertainment, the actor has appeared in many TV shows, including the medical drama Chicago Hope and the 90s NBC hit Reasonable Doubts.
However, there was one role in particular that perfectly led the actor to his iconic NCIS character.
Why Did Mark Harmon Play on The West Wing?
Created by Aaron Sorkin and originally broadcast on NBC, The West Wing was set primarily in the West Wing...
- 5/29/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Upon sweeping the four main drama acting categories at the 2021 Emmy Awards, “The Crown” stars Olivia Colman, Josh O’Connor, Gillian Anderson, and Tobias Menzies all joined a special roster of lead or supporting TV academy honorees who were not part of their shows’ original casts. As members of the expansive Netflix series’ second of three distinct ensembles, this quartet and their co-stars were replaced ahead of season five by a new group of actors, some of whom could be added to said exclusive winners club later this year.
According to Gold Derby’s odds, the performer from the sixth and final season of “The Crown” with the best shot at Emmy glory is supporting female frontrunner Elizabeth Debicki. She played the role of Princess Diana for two seasons, finishing the job started by younger season four cast member Emma Corrin. The characters embodied by predicted nominees Imelda Staunton (Queen Elizabeth II...
According to Gold Derby’s odds, the performer from the sixth and final season of “The Crown” with the best shot at Emmy glory is supporting female frontrunner Elizabeth Debicki. She played the role of Princess Diana for two seasons, finishing the job started by younger season four cast member Emma Corrin. The characters embodied by predicted nominees Imelda Staunton (Queen Elizabeth II...
- 5/3/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Facing relentless foes and sudden bankruptcy, an Atlanta real estate tycoon must claw his way back to the top when his empire begins to crumble. That’s the premise of the new Netflix series, “A Man In Full,” starring Jeff Daniels. Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by the late author Tom Wolfe, the series comes from David E. Kelly, the TV super producer behind classic TV shows like “Doogie Howser, M.D.,” “Picket Fences,” “Chicago Hope,” “The Practice,” “Ally McBeal.” Kelly also soared higher and proved his TV might during the era of streaming PeakTV, creating “Big Little Lies,” “The Undoing” with Nicole Kidman, “Nine Perfect Strangers” and dozens more.
Continue reading ‘A Man In Full’ Trailer: Jeff Daniels Must Protect His Dying Real Estate Empire In New Netflix Drama Series at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘A Man In Full’ Trailer: Jeff Daniels Must Protect His Dying Real Estate Empire In New Netflix Drama Series at The Playlist.
- 4/16/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Perhaps you've had this experience:
You hear about an interesting movie or show, or you remember an old favorite, and you reason that since it's a well-known title, it's several years old, and you subscribe to several streaming services, you should be able to watch it for free somewhere.
Then you conduct the research that's necessary to find anything in the vast streaming landscape, and you realize that you're gonna have to shell out to rent or buy this thing.
Or worse, that film or series simply is not available. Anywhere.
If you're lucky, you can go on Amazon and have the DVD delivered in a couple of days, but you haven't seen your DVD player since Obama was in office, and you need something to watch now.
From comedy classics like Cocoon to Oscar winners like Il Postino to beloved children's movies like The Brave Little Toaster to action...
You hear about an interesting movie or show, or you remember an old favorite, and you reason that since it's a well-known title, it's several years old, and you subscribe to several streaming services, you should be able to watch it for free somewhere.
Then you conduct the research that's necessary to find anything in the vast streaming landscape, and you realize that you're gonna have to shell out to rent or buy this thing.
Or worse, that film or series simply is not available. Anywhere.
If you're lucky, you can go on Amazon and have the DVD delivered in a couple of days, but you haven't seen your DVD player since Obama was in office, and you need something to watch now.
From comedy classics like Cocoon to Oscar winners like Il Postino to beloved children's movies like The Brave Little Toaster to action...
- 3/13/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
Oppenheimer prevailed in a pair of categories, while such features as Maestro, Spider-Man: Across the Universe and Society of the Snow also picked up prizes at the 71st Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards.
Hosted by Patton Oswalt, the Mpse ceremony was held Sunday at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. Michael Dinner, known for his work as a director, writer and producer on projects including The Wonder Years, Chicago Hope and last year’s Justified: City Primeval, was honored with the Mpse Filmmaker Award. Additionally, Dane A. Davis (The Matrix) received the Career Achievement Award.
In the feature competition, winners included Oppenheimer, for dialogue and Adr, and also for effects and foley; Maestro, for music editing; Society of the Snow, for a foreign language film; and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, for theatrical animation. For nonfiction filmmaking, 32 Sounds prevailed for sound editing in a documentary, while Pianoforte was...
Hosted by Patton Oswalt, the Mpse ceremony was held Sunday at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. Michael Dinner, known for his work as a director, writer and producer on projects including The Wonder Years, Chicago Hope and last year’s Justified: City Primeval, was honored with the Mpse Filmmaker Award. Additionally, Dane A. Davis (The Matrix) received the Career Achievement Award.
In the feature competition, winners included Oppenheimer, for dialogue and Adr, and also for effects and foley; Maestro, for music editing; Society of the Snow, for a foreign language film; and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, for theatrical animation. For nonfiction filmmaking, 32 Sounds prevailed for sound editing in a documentary, while Pianoforte was...
- 3/4/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Good Doctor returns for one final season, and spoilers suggest it'll be more like the way it used to be.
In recent years, the show has morphed into a relationship drama centered around Shaun and Lea's constant clashes, with some Glassman drama thrown in.
There will still be plenty of that on The Good Doctor Season 7 Episode 1, but those subplots appear to be mixed into a solid medical storyline.
According to spoilers, Morgan's baby needs a new heart valve -- and someone else's needs the same thing.
This set-up reminds me of years ago on Chicago Hope when Mandy Patinkin's character wanted to use a brain-dead baby's heart to save another child, but the mother wasn't ready to admit her newborn had no chance of survival.
But in this case, one of the mothers is Morgan, and both mothers have a baby who is alive but struggling.
Morgan...
In recent years, the show has morphed into a relationship drama centered around Shaun and Lea's constant clashes, with some Glassman drama thrown in.
There will still be plenty of that on The Good Doctor Season 7 Episode 1, but those subplots appear to be mixed into a solid medical storyline.
According to spoilers, Morgan's baby needs a new heart valve -- and someone else's needs the same thing.
This set-up reminds me of years ago on Chicago Hope when Mandy Patinkin's character wanted to use a brain-dead baby's heart to save another child, but the mother wasn't ready to admit her newborn had no chance of survival.
But in this case, one of the mothers is Morgan, and both mothers have a baby who is alive but struggling.
Morgan...
- 2/19/2024
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
Watch any American cartoons (and/or play some video games) made in the 2000s-2010s and you'll notice some familiar voices across the shows. One voice you're bound to hear is that of John Dimaggio.
Born and raised in New Jersey, with the accent to prove it, the 6'4 Dimaggio has a deep voice that's as imposing as his frame. Don't think that he lacks range, though. He can play lovable heroes (Jake the Dog in "Adventure Time" or Aquaman in "Batman: The Brave and the Bold") and tough guys who are more emotional than they let on (Marcus Fenix in "Gears of War" or the short-tempered humanoid tiger alien Rath in "Ben 10"). He's just as good at playing villains, if not more so due to his baritone. Dimaggio's bad guys range from serious bad news to incompetent comic relief (Dr. Drakken in "Kim Possible").
He's also been in most of the "Transformers" films,...
Born and raised in New Jersey, with the accent to prove it, the 6'4 Dimaggio has a deep voice that's as imposing as his frame. Don't think that he lacks range, though. He can play lovable heroes (Jake the Dog in "Adventure Time" or Aquaman in "Batman: The Brave and the Bold") and tough guys who are more emotional than they let on (Marcus Fenix in "Gears of War" or the short-tempered humanoid tiger alien Rath in "Ben 10"). He's just as good at playing villains, if not more so due to his baritone. Dimaggio's bad guys range from serious bad news to incompetent comic relief (Dr. Drakken in "Kim Possible").
He's also been in most of the "Transformers" films,...
- 2/18/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Andrea Fay Friedman, the actor with Down syndrome who costarred for two seasons in the early 1990s on ABC’s groundbreaking drama series Life Goes On, died Sunday, Dec. 3, at her Santa Monica home of complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was 53.
Her death was announced to The New York Times by her father, the entertainment lawyer Hal Friedman.
Friedman joined the cast of Life Goes On in 1992, portraying Amanda Swanson, a college student with Down syndrome who dates, and later elopes with, the show’s main character Charles “Corky” Thatcher (Chris Burke), who also has Down syndrome. Both the series and Friedman’s storyline were revolutionary in both casting and fully-rounded depictions of people with the syndrome.
A college student herself at the time, Friedman had been working at...
Her death was announced to The New York Times by her father, the entertainment lawyer Hal Friedman.
Friedman joined the cast of Life Goes On in 1992, portraying Amanda Swanson, a college student with Down syndrome who dates, and later elopes with, the show’s main character Charles “Corky” Thatcher (Chris Burke), who also has Down syndrome. Both the series and Friedman’s storyline were revolutionary in both casting and fully-rounded depictions of people with the syndrome.
A college student herself at the time, Friedman had been working at...
- 12/7/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Andrea Fay Friedman, an actor with Down Syndrome who appeared in drama television series “Life Goes On” and Joseph Travolta’s family drama “Carol of the Bells,” died Sunday in Santa Monica from complications due to Alzheimer’s. She was 53.
Friedman contributed to much-needed representation for individuals with Down Syndrome in the world of entertainment. One of her well-known roles was in “Life Goes On” as Amanda Swanson, the girlfriend of Charles “Corky” Thacher (Chris Burke), who later become Corky’s wife on the show. Throughout her life, the actor also appeared in several television series, including “Baywatch,” “Chicago Hope,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “ER,” “The Division” and “Saving Grace,” establishing her presence in an industry where inclusion was often rare. She was also the subject of the 2009 documentary “A Possible Dream: The Andrea Friedman Story.”
In 2010, Friedman showed her ability to tackle controversy with grace after voicing a character with Down syndrome,...
Friedman contributed to much-needed representation for individuals with Down Syndrome in the world of entertainment. One of her well-known roles was in “Life Goes On” as Amanda Swanson, the girlfriend of Charles “Corky” Thacher (Chris Burke), who later become Corky’s wife on the show. Throughout her life, the actor also appeared in several television series, including “Baywatch,” “Chicago Hope,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “ER,” “The Division” and “Saving Grace,” establishing her presence in an industry where inclusion was often rare. She was also the subject of the 2009 documentary “A Possible Dream: The Andrea Friedman Story.”
In 2010, Friedman showed her ability to tackle controversy with grace after voicing a character with Down syndrome,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Valerie Wu
- Variety Film + TV
Emma Watson once teamed up with Downtown Abbey alum Dan Stevens in the highly successful Beauty and the Beast. But Stevens once joked that Watson was scared of him making this mistake during their collaboration.
Emma Watson opened up about working with Dan Stevens in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Emma Watson and Dan Stevens | Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
Working with Stevens required an enormous amount of trust on Watson’s part due to their performances. Both actors had familiarity with the animated Beauty and the Beast. Watson even already knew many of the songs used in the live action film. This only helped the preparation for her performance.
“I didn’t have to learn a single lyric because I already knew the songs by heart,” Watson once told CNN. “I’ve always loved singing, and it’s something I’ve always wanted to do.”
After Stevens and Watson were cast,...
Emma Watson opened up about working with Dan Stevens in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Emma Watson and Dan Stevens | Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
Working with Stevens required an enormous amount of trust on Watson’s part due to their performances. Both actors had familiarity with the animated Beauty and the Beast. Watson even already knew many of the songs used in the live action film. This only helped the preparation for her performance.
“I didn’t have to learn a single lyric because I already knew the songs by heart,” Watson once told CNN. “I’ve always loved singing, and it’s something I’ve always wanted to do.”
After Stevens and Watson were cast,...
- 11/28/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
10 Things I Hate About Julia Stiles
I hate that her idgaf attitude was not present in more 90s teen rom coms.
I hate that I totally forgot about the movie Save The Last Dance.
I hate that she doesn’t get the respect she deserves.
I hate that I thought she was in that movie Swimfan.
I hate that she got stuck doing generic rom coms.
I hate that her character in the Jason Bourne franchise never got a spin-off.
I hate that I really haven’t seen much of her later work.
I hate that she tricked me into liking Shakespeare as a teen.
But most of all, I hate the way I don’t hate her – not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all. Oh, and I hate that I don’t know what the heck happened to her?
So let’s find out: Wtf Happened to.
I hate that her idgaf attitude was not present in more 90s teen rom coms.
I hate that I totally forgot about the movie Save The Last Dance.
I hate that she doesn’t get the respect she deserves.
I hate that I thought she was in that movie Swimfan.
I hate that she got stuck doing generic rom coms.
I hate that her character in the Jason Bourne franchise never got a spin-off.
I hate that I really haven’t seen much of her later work.
I hate that she tricked me into liking Shakespeare as a teen.
But most of all, I hate the way I don’t hate her – not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all. Oh, and I hate that I don’t know what the heck happened to her?
So let’s find out: Wtf Happened to.
- 11/24/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
The behind-the-scenes stories of television hits can sometimes be as intriguing as the drama that unfolds on screen. Such is the case with NCIS, where the bond between actors often mirrors the camaraderie of their on-screen personas.
Rocky Carroll, known for his role as Assistant Director Leon Vance, recently shed light on the surprising reason he landed his part on the show. His connection to a familiar face made all the difference, revealing the power of professional relationships in the world of showbiz.
Rocky Carroll admits he only knew 1 person connected to ‘NCIS’
Mark Harmon is a big part of the success of NCIS, but his role in the hit series spans beyond his work in front of the cameras. Turns out, he even got one of his friends cast for a part in the show.
Carroll joined the successful police drama as Assistant Director Leon Vance during the fifth season.
Rocky Carroll, known for his role as Assistant Director Leon Vance, recently shed light on the surprising reason he landed his part on the show. His connection to a familiar face made all the difference, revealing the power of professional relationships in the world of showbiz.
Rocky Carroll admits he only knew 1 person connected to ‘NCIS’
Mark Harmon is a big part of the success of NCIS, but his role in the hit series spans beyond his work in front of the cameras. Turns out, he even got one of his friends cast for a part in the show.
Carroll joined the successful police drama as Assistant Director Leon Vance during the fifth season.
- 8/21/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In a parallel reality, we got a "Star Trek" musical earlier than the latest "Strange New Worlds" episode — much earlier. Ira Steven Behr, showrunner for "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," discussed some foiled plans for that show in a 2018 interview with GeekTown. Behr revealed that one of his writers wanted to make a musical episode of "Deep Space Nine." Which writer? Ronald D. Moore.
If you're a Trekkie, you've probably heard that name before; Moore was a prolific writer on both "The Next Generation" and "Deep Space Nine." Moore was also an advocate for breaking formulas; he left "Star Trek: Voyager" after writing two episodes because of what he saw as a sterile creative environment. He went on to create the 2003 remake of "Battlestar Galactica" and made it into a show that reflected his problems with what "Star Trek" became. A musical episode is the sort of brave new frontier that sounds up his alley.
If you're a Trekkie, you've probably heard that name before; Moore was a prolific writer on both "The Next Generation" and "Deep Space Nine." Moore was also an advocate for breaking formulas; he left "Star Trek: Voyager" after writing two episodes because of what he saw as a sterile creative environment. He went on to create the 2003 remake of "Battlestar Galactica" and made it into a show that reflected his problems with what "Star Trek" became. A musical episode is the sort of brave new frontier that sounds up his alley.
- 8/5/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
In “Subspace Rhapsody,” the penultimate episode of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” second season, a mishap involving a recording of Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes” and a “subspace fold” causes what the franchise’s technobabble labels an “improbability field:” a glitch in reality that forces the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise to behave like they’re in a musical, bursting into song at inopportune times. Immediately after the big stage-setting ensemble number, Captain Pike (Anson Mount) holds a meeting to figure out what happened, and security officer La’an (Christina Chong) rolls her eyes and asks “What’s next? More improbability, or will we suddenly just poof into bunnies?”
The joke, in the context of the episode, feels slightly random and out of step with the show’s typical sense of humor. But for anyone who has ever watched “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” the reference to bunnies instantly...
The joke, in the context of the episode, feels slightly random and out of step with the show’s typical sense of humor. But for anyone who has ever watched “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” the reference to bunnies instantly...
- 8/4/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Hollywood legend Alan Arkin died in June 2023, leaving behind a legacy of work that won’t be forgotten. His wife, Suzanne Newlander Arkin, survives him, as do his children. So, who is Alan Arkin’s wife, and how many kids does he have? Here’s what to know about the star’s spouse and family.
Who is Alan Arkin’s wife, Suzanne Newlander Arkin?
Alan Arkin died at 89 years old on June 30, 2023. The Academy Award winner will never be forgotten thanks to his roles in Little Miss Sunshine, The Kominsky Method, and numerous other TV shows and movies. “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man,” his kids told People. “A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
So, who was Alan Arkin’s wife when he died? He was reportedly married to Suzanne Newlander Arkin — his third wife.
Who is Alan Arkin’s wife, Suzanne Newlander Arkin?
Alan Arkin died at 89 years old on June 30, 2023. The Academy Award winner will never be forgotten thanks to his roles in Little Miss Sunshine, The Kominsky Method, and numerous other TV shows and movies. “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man,” his kids told People. “A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
So, who was Alan Arkin’s wife when he died? He was reportedly married to Suzanne Newlander Arkin — his third wife.
- 6/30/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Alan Arkin, the longtime celebrated actor, who won an Oscar for his performance in “Little Miss Sunshine” and earned two Emmy nominations for “The Kominsky Method”, has died. He was 89.
Arkin’s death was confirmed to People by his sons, Adam, Matthew and Anthony, in a statement, saying, “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
A man who wore many hats, Arkin was an actor, director and screenwriter whose career spanned over six decades.
While primarily known for his screen work, he first broke out on Broadway in New York City. He received a Tony Award for his second performance in 1963’s Enter Laughing. A decade later, he was nominated for another Tony Award, this time for directing the 1973 play The Sunshine Boys.
During that time,...
Arkin’s death was confirmed to People by his sons, Adam, Matthew and Anthony, in a statement, saying, “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
A man who wore many hats, Arkin was an actor, director and screenwriter whose career spanned over six decades.
While primarily known for his screen work, he first broke out on Broadway in New York City. He received a Tony Award for his second performance in 1963’s Enter Laughing. A decade later, he was nominated for another Tony Award, this time for directing the 1973 play The Sunshine Boys.
During that time,...
- 6/30/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Alan Arkin, who won an Oscar for Little Miss Sunshine, was nominated for Argo and two other films, scored six Emmy noms and won a Tony Award, died Thursday at his home in San Marcos, CA. He was 89.
The news was announced Friday morning by his sons, actors Adam, Matthew and Anthony, in a joint statement. Matthew Arkin told The New York Times that his father had suffered from heart ailments.
The statement read: “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
Related: Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2023: Photo Gallery & Obituaries
In addition to his Oscar-winning film work, Arkin won a Tony Award for acting in Enter Laughing) and was Tony-nominated for directing The Sunshine Boys. He also was nominated for a half-dozen Emmy Awards spanning 53 years,...
The news was announced Friday morning by his sons, actors Adam, Matthew and Anthony, in a joint statement. Matthew Arkin told The New York Times that his father had suffered from heart ailments.
The statement read: “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
Related: Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2023: Photo Gallery & Obituaries
In addition to his Oscar-winning film work, Arkin won a Tony Award for acting in Enter Laughing) and was Tony-nominated for directing The Sunshine Boys. He also was nominated for a half-dozen Emmy Awards spanning 53 years,...
- 6/30/2023
- by Zac Ntim and Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Alan Arkin, an Oscar-winning actor for “Little Miss Sunshine” with a body of work that spans seven decades of stage and screen acting, died June 29 at his home in Carlsbad, Calif, Variety has confirmed. He was 89.
Arkin’s sons Adam, Matthew and Anthony said in a joint statement, “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
Arkin, who was known for projecting a characteristically dry wit but could play tragedy with equal efficacy, won his Oscar for his supporting performance in the indie comedy “Little Miss Sunshine” in 2007; he scored an encore nomination for his punchy and profane turn in Ben Affleck’s best picture winner “Argo.” Arkin picked up two earlier nominations in his film career, for “The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming...
Arkin’s sons Adam, Matthew and Anthony said in a joint statement, “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
Arkin, who was known for projecting a characteristically dry wit but could play tragedy with equal efficacy, won his Oscar for his supporting performance in the indie comedy “Little Miss Sunshine” in 2007; he scored an encore nomination for his punchy and profane turn in Ben Affleck’s best picture winner “Argo.” Arkin picked up two earlier nominations in his film career, for “The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming...
- 6/30/2023
- by Carmel Dagan and J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Human remains recently discovered by hikers in the area where Julian Sands went missing back in January have been confirmed to be those of the British actor.
Sky News reports that the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that the coroner has positively identified the remains as belonging the Sands, 65, who hasn’t been seen since he went hiking in California’s Mt. Baldy on January 13.
“The identification process for the body located on Mt Baldy on 24 June, 2023, has been completed and was positively identified as 65-year-old Julian Sands of North Hollywood,” reads a statement issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
Read More: Julian Sands Disappears After Hiking On Dangerous Mount Baldy In California
“The manner of death is still under investigation, pending further test results,” the statement added. “We would like to extend our gratitude to all the volunteers that worked tirelessly to try to locate Mr Sands.
Sky News reports that the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that the coroner has positively identified the remains as belonging the Sands, 65, who hasn’t been seen since he went hiking in California’s Mt. Baldy on January 13.
“The identification process for the body located on Mt Baldy on 24 June, 2023, has been completed and was positively identified as 65-year-old Julian Sands of North Hollywood,” reads a statement issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
Read More: Julian Sands Disappears After Hiking On Dangerous Mount Baldy In California
“The manner of death is still under investigation, pending further test results,” the statement added. “We would like to extend our gratitude to all the volunteers that worked tirelessly to try to locate Mr Sands.
- 6/27/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
In the past four decades, David E. Kelley has written scripts for an astonishing 33 different performers to win Emmy Awards. Since a few of these actors and actresses have taken multiple trophies, the actual total number of victories is 41.
Will Elizabeth Olsen from “Love and Death” become the 34th Emmy champ in September? It could be the former “Avengers” star as Best Drama Actress or supporting players Lily Rabe, Patrick Fugit, Tom Pelphrey and/or Jesse Plemons.
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Kelley is an 11-time Emmy winner himself for producing and writing. His television career began with “L.A. Law” and continued with “Picket Fences,” “Chicago Hope,” “The Practice,” “Ally McBeal,” “Boston Legal” and “Big Little Lies.” He was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2014.
Here is a summary of the previous Kelley wins in actor and actress categories:
David E. Kelley...
Will Elizabeth Olsen from “Love and Death” become the 34th Emmy champ in September? It could be the former “Avengers” star as Best Drama Actress or supporting players Lily Rabe, Patrick Fugit, Tom Pelphrey and/or Jesse Plemons.
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Kelley is an 11-time Emmy winner himself for producing and writing. His television career began with “L.A. Law” and continued with “Picket Fences,” “Chicago Hope,” “The Practice,” “Ally McBeal,” “Boston Legal” and “Big Little Lies.” He was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2014.
Here is a summary of the previous Kelley wins in actor and actress categories:
David E. Kelley...
- 6/7/2023
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Jacklyn Zeman, best known for playing nurse Bobbie Spencer on the television series General Hospital, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. She was 70.
Frank Valentini, the show’s executive producer, announced her death on Twitter on Wednesday.
On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman. Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work. pic.twitter.com/DxGdjYavab
— Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) May 11, 2023
Zeman joined the cast of General Hospital in 1977 and appeared in more than 800 episodes. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy four times for her role.
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General Hospital also posted a statement to Twitter, saying Zeman had been a member of the family for over 45 years.
Jacklyn Zeman has been a beloved member...
Frank Valentini, the show’s executive producer, announced her death on Twitter on Wednesday.
On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman. Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work. pic.twitter.com/DxGdjYavab
— Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) May 11, 2023
Zeman joined the cast of General Hospital in 1977 and appeared in more than 800 episodes. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy four times for her role.
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General Hospital also posted a statement to Twitter, saying Zeman had been a member of the family for over 45 years.
Jacklyn Zeman has been a beloved member...
- 5/12/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
General Hospital’s Jacklyn Zeman has died. The veteran TV actress was 70.
News of her death was revealed on Wednesday evening by General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini, who took to Twitter to share a tribute to the star.
“On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman. Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work,” Valentini wrote.
“Jackie will be greatly missed, but her positive spirit will always live on with our cast and crew,” he continued. “We send our heartfelt sympathy to her loved ones, friends, and family, especially her daughters Cassidy and Lacey.”
On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman. Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a...
News of her death was revealed on Wednesday evening by General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini, who took to Twitter to share a tribute to the star.
“On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman. Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work,” Valentini wrote.
“Jackie will be greatly missed, but her positive spirit will always live on with our cast and crew,” he continued. “We send our heartfelt sympathy to her loved ones, friends, and family, especially her daughters Cassidy and Lacey.”
On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman. Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a...
- 5/11/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Jacklyn Zeman, the veteran soap actress best known for playing Barbara “Bobbie” Spencer on ABC’s General Hospital, has died. She was 70.
General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini confirmed Zeman’s death on social media on Wednesday evening. “On behalf of our General Hospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Jackie Zeman. Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work,” Valentini tweeted.
No cause of death or further details were provided.
A statement posted to the official General Hospital Twitter account said, “Jacklyn Zeman has been a beloved member of the General Hospital and ABC family since she originated the iconic role of Bobbie Spencer over 45 years ago. She leaves behind a lasting legacy for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of the bad girl turned heroine and will always...
General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini confirmed Zeman’s death on social media on Wednesday evening. “On behalf of our General Hospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Jackie Zeman. Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work,” Valentini tweeted.
No cause of death or further details were provided.
A statement posted to the official General Hospital Twitter account said, “Jacklyn Zeman has been a beloved member of the General Hospital and ABC family since she originated the iconic role of Bobbie Spencer over 45 years ago. She leaves behind a lasting legacy for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of the bad girl turned heroine and will always...
- 5/11/2023
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jacklyn Zemen, the actress best known for playing nurse Bobbie Spencer on General Hospital, has died.
Her passing was announced on Twitter by Frank Valentini, the daytime drama’s executive producer. She first joined the ABC sudser in 1977 and appeared in more than 800 episodes. She was a five-time Daytime Emmy nominee — four for Gh and one for starring in The Bay as Sofia Madison.
“Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work,” he wrote.
On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman. Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work. pic.twitter.com/DxGdjYavab
— Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) May 11, 2023
Jackie will be greatly missed, but her...
Her passing was announced on Twitter by Frank Valentini, the daytime drama’s executive producer. She first joined the ABC sudser in 1977 and appeared in more than 800 episodes. She was a five-time Daytime Emmy nominee — four for Gh and one for starring in The Bay as Sofia Madison.
“Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work,” he wrote.
On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman. Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work. pic.twitter.com/DxGdjYavab
— Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) May 11, 2023
Jackie will be greatly missed, but her...
- 5/11/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Pratt and James Gunn have never been happier to do press together.
As has been well-documented, there was once a time where they weren’t going to get the opportunity to cap their Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy with one another, so the chance to share a few more laughs and bust each other’s chops is all the more satisfying, especially before Gunn departs the MCU for the Dcu.
Any day now, Pratt also expects to hear from another MCU mainstay, the lovably foul-mouthed Samuel L. Jackson, since Peter Quill landed the MCU’s first F-bomb in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. But the Minnesota-born, Washington-raised actor admits that the whole situation is a bit overblown, much like when network shows such as NYPD Blue and Chicago Hope were lauded for saying the word “shit” for the first time on broadcast television.
“It’s funny that that...
As has been well-documented, there was once a time where they weren’t going to get the opportunity to cap their Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy with one another, so the chance to share a few more laughs and bust each other’s chops is all the more satisfying, especially before Gunn departs the MCU for the Dcu.
Any day now, Pratt also expects to hear from another MCU mainstay, the lovably foul-mouthed Samuel L. Jackson, since Peter Quill landed the MCU’s first F-bomb in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. But the Minnesota-born, Washington-raised actor admits that the whole situation is a bit overblown, much like when network shows such as NYPD Blue and Chicago Hope were lauded for saying the word “shit” for the first time on broadcast television.
“It’s funny that that...
- 5/1/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the summer of 2015, the recently concluded “Mad Men” held the record for the program with the most acting Emmy nominations and no wins, with a total of 37 bids spread among 13 performers. Eight were attributed to series star Jon Hamm, who finally broke the curse by conquering the Best Drama Actor category on his last try. Now that its own six-season run is over, “Better Call Saul” is in a similar situation with 13 unsuccessful acting notices. If lead Bob Odenkirk earns his sixth bid for the series this year, he could benefit from the swan song nature of his performance, as well as from vote-splitting among some of his strongest challengers.
Gold Derby’s current odds indicate Odenkirk is in a comfortable position to win his first acting Emmy for his dramatic work on “Better Call Saul” and possibly be simultaneously recognized as the star of the new comedy series “Lucky Hank.
Gold Derby’s current odds indicate Odenkirk is in a comfortable position to win his first acting Emmy for his dramatic work on “Better Call Saul” and possibly be simultaneously recognized as the star of the new comedy series “Lucky Hank.
- 4/25/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Variety writer Jon Burlingame’s new book, “Music for Prime Time: A History of American Television Themes and Scoring,” is published today. The product of 35 years of research and more than 450 interviews, it tells the backstory of every great TV theme dating back to 1949. What follows is an excerpt from the sitcom chapter.
In the summer of 1994, ABC Entertainment president Ted Harbert (in response to a question from this writer at a network press conference) admitted that he was asking his producers to eliminate the traditional main-title sequence – and with it, the musical theme – from all new shows.
“I think it’s an antiquated practice,” he said. “It gives the audience an opportunity to take the little remote and zap around. We really have to find ways to stop them from doing that. The 60-second, or in some cases 90-second, main title that they see week after week, given all the choices they have,...
In the summer of 1994, ABC Entertainment president Ted Harbert (in response to a question from this writer at a network press conference) admitted that he was asking his producers to eliminate the traditional main-title sequence – and with it, the musical theme – from all new shows.
“I think it’s an antiquated practice,” he said. “It gives the audience an opportunity to take the little remote and zap around. We really have to find ways to stop them from doing that. The 60-second, or in some cases 90-second, main title that they see week after week, given all the choices they have,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
“Did you cry?”
Arriving for an interview about this week’s CSI: Vegas, which he co-wrote (with Alex Berry), CSI creator Anthony E. Zuiker leads with that simple question, hoping that he and guest star Regina Taylor hit the deeply emotional mark for which they aimed. (Oh, and for this Journalist of a Certain Age, the answer was, “Well, yeah.”)
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Arriving for an interview about this week’s CSI: Vegas, which he co-wrote (with Alex Berry), CSI creator Anthony E. Zuiker leads with that simple question, hoping that he and guest star Regina Taylor hit the deeply emotional mark for which they aimed. (Oh, and for this Journalist of a Certain Age, the answer was, “Well, yeah.”)
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- 3/27/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
In the nearly three decades since “Chicago Hope” costars Héctor Elizondo and Mandy Patinkin were nominated against each other for the inaugural Best TV Drama Actor SAG Award in 1995, another seven pairs and one trio of cast mates have directly faced off in the category. Including four rematches, this makes for a total of 13 costar battles that have led to two wins for Anthony Edwards and Dennis Franz.
Franz and Smits’s rematch total of three is the second highest across all six of the individual TV SAG Awards categories behind that of comedic “Frasier” pair Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce (seven). In third place on the overall male list with two each are comedy nominees Jason Alexander and Michael Richards of “Seinfeld” and Ty Burrell and Eric Stonestreet of “Modern Family.”
So far, the 1996 and 1997 drama actor lineups have been the only ones to include more than one costar showdown each,...
Franz and Smits’s rematch total of three is the second highest across all six of the individual TV SAG Awards categories behind that of comedic “Frasier” pair Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce (seven). In third place on the overall male list with two each are comedy nominees Jason Alexander and Michael Richards of “Seinfeld” and Ty Burrell and Eric Stonestreet of “Modern Family.”
So far, the 1996 and 1997 drama actor lineups have been the only ones to include more than one costar showdown each,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
In the nearly three decades since “Chicago Hope” costars Héctor Elizondo and Mandy Patinkin were nominated against each other for the inaugural Best TV Drama Actor SAG Award in 1995, another seven pairs and one trio of cast mates have directly faced off in the category. Including four rematches, this makes for a total of 13 costar battles that have led to two wins for Anthony Edwards and Dennis Franz.
Franz and Smits’s rematch total of three is the second highest across all six of the individual TV SAG Awards categories behind that of comedic “Frasier” pair Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce (seven). In third place on the overall male list with two each are comedy nominees Jason Alexander and Michael Richards of “Seinfeld” and Ty Burrell and Eric Stonestreet of “Modern Family.”
So far, the 1996 and 1997 drama actor lineups have been the only ones to include more than one costar showdown each,...
Franz and Smits’s rematch total of three is the second highest across all six of the individual TV SAG Awards categories behind that of comedic “Frasier” pair Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce (seven). In third place on the overall male list with two each are comedy nominees Jason Alexander and Michael Richards of “Seinfeld” and Ty Burrell and Eric Stonestreet of “Modern Family.”
So far, the 1996 and 1997 drama actor lineups have been the only ones to include more than one costar showdown each,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Mark Harmon has an impressive resumé spanning decades. The actor is best known for his role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the long-running police procedural NCIS. However, before he led the team at NCIS, he played a crucial role that was ahead of its time. Here’s how Mark Harmon’s role in St. Elsewhere was groundbreaking in the ’80s.
The overview of ‘St. Elsewhere’ Mark Harmon wears blue scrubs in this ‘St. Elsewhere’ cast portrait | Gary Null/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
St. Elsewhere was a medical drama set at the fictional St. Eligius Hospital, which earned the nickname “St. Elsewhere” due to its status as a lesser-equipped medical facility. However, despite the hospital’s reputation, the staffers cared about their patients, and St. Eligius employed first-rate doctors.
The show followed the employees as they dealt with low funding, lack of up-to-date equipment, and personal and professional lives,...
The overview of ‘St. Elsewhere’ Mark Harmon wears blue scrubs in this ‘St. Elsewhere’ cast portrait | Gary Null/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
St. Elsewhere was a medical drama set at the fictional St. Eligius Hospital, which earned the nickname “St. Elsewhere” due to its status as a lesser-equipped medical facility. However, despite the hospital’s reputation, the staffers cared about their patients, and St. Eligius employed first-rate doctors.
The show followed the employees as they dealt with low funding, lack of up-to-date equipment, and personal and professional lives,...
- 2/16/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Mark Harmon, or special agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs in a longtime role on CBS’s NCIS series, has signed with Gersh.
Harmon originated his Gibbs character with a guest appearance on Jag before being spun off to lead NCIS, a role he played on the CBS procedural for nearly two decades before signing off from his final case in 2021. Going into the ninth season, he was promoted to executive producer on NCIS and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In the 11th season, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Harmon worked closely with showrunner Gary Glasberg on a special two-episode arc that reunited the Gibbs character with an old comrade working a case in New Orleans. Those episodes became the pilot for NCIS: Nola, also known as NCIS: New Orleans, with Harmon serving as executive producer on the spinoff.
Harmon also developed, executive produced and starred in Certain Prey,...
Harmon originated his Gibbs character with a guest appearance on Jag before being spun off to lead NCIS, a role he played on the CBS procedural for nearly two decades before signing off from his final case in 2021. Going into the ninth season, he was promoted to executive producer on NCIS and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In the 11th season, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Harmon worked closely with showrunner Gary Glasberg on a special two-episode arc that reunited the Gibbs character with an old comrade working a case in New Orleans. Those episodes became the pilot for NCIS: Nola, also known as NCIS: New Orleans, with Harmon serving as executive producer on the spinoff.
Harmon also developed, executive produced and starred in Certain Prey,...
- 2/7/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
David Crosby, the iconic musician known for The Byrds as well as co-founding Crosby, Still & Nash with Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, has died at the age of 81.
The news of David Crosby’s death was announced by his wife, Jan, in a statement to Variety. “It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away,” reads the statement. “He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django. Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us. His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music. Peace, love, and harmony to all who knew David and those he touched. We will miss him dearly. At this time, we respectfully and kindly ask for privacy as we grieve and try to deal with our profound loss.
The news of David Crosby’s death was announced by his wife, Jan, in a statement to Variety. “It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away,” reads the statement. “He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django. Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us. His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music. Peace, love, and harmony to all who knew David and those he touched. We will miss him dearly. At this time, we respectfully and kindly ask for privacy as we grieve and try to deal with our profound loss.
- 1/19/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
“Nancy Drew” star Kennedy McMann and “Desperate Housewives” alum Felicity Huffman are slated to lead “The Good Lawyer,” a spinoff of ABC’s “The Good Doctor,” from Sony Pictures Television and ABC Signature.
ABC has placed a formal embedded pilot order, which will introduce McMann and Huffman’s characters during the popular medical drama.
The episode, titled “The Good Lawyer,” will air March 6 and be written by “Good Doctor” co-showrunners David Shore and Liz Friedman and directed by Ruben Fleischer. In the episode, Dr. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) seeks legal representation to help him win a case and puts his faith in a promising, young lawyer who has obsessive compulsive disorder.
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McMann will guest star as Joni DeGroot, a brilliant, funny and self- aware lawyer who is relatively new to her prestigious law firm when she takes Shaun’s case.
ABC has placed a formal embedded pilot order, which will introduce McMann and Huffman’s characters during the popular medical drama.
The episode, titled “The Good Lawyer,” will air March 6 and be written by “Good Doctor” co-showrunners David Shore and Liz Friedman and directed by Ruben Fleischer. In the episode, Dr. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) seeks legal representation to help him win a case and puts his faith in a promising, young lawyer who has obsessive compulsive disorder.
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McMann will guest star as Joni DeGroot, a brilliant, funny and self- aware lawyer who is relatively new to her prestigious law firm when she takes Shaun’s case.
- 1/11/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” breakout Noah Centineo takes a starring role in the new Netflix series “The Recruit,” but he’s far from the only familiar face in the show. The original series hails from “The Rookie” creator Alexi Hawley and follows a young CIA lawyer whose first week on the job goes topsy turvy when he’s contacted by a woman claiming to be a former asset who’s threatening to expose secrets. Oh, and she’s in prison for murder. Twists and turns abound in the eight-episode first season, but if you’re curious how you know the actors populating this new show, we’ve got you covered.
Check out our complete “The Recruit” cast and character guide below.
Noah Centineo as Owen Hendricks
Noah Centineo is in the lead role as Owen Hendricks, a young man fresh out of law school who was recruited to work for the CIA.
Check out our complete “The Recruit” cast and character guide below.
Noah Centineo as Owen Hendricks
Noah Centineo is in the lead role as Owen Hendricks, a young man fresh out of law school who was recruited to work for the CIA.
- 12/17/2022
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
There’s sad news to report today, as it has been confirmed that NFL player turned actor Brad William Henke has passed away at the age of 56. A cause of death has not been revealed, but Deadline reports that Henke’s family said he died in his sleep on November 29th.
Born in Nebraska on April 10, 1966, Henke played football at the University of Arizona before being drafted by the New York Giants in 1989. He got cut during training camp, but was able to move over to the Denver Broncos, where he ended up facing off with the San Francisco 49ers at Super Bowl Xxiv. Following multiple injuries and six ankle surgeries, Henke retired from professional football in 1994 and got his acting career started the same year. After doing some work in commercials, he earned his first screen acting credit with the 1996 comedy Mr. Wrong. That same year he also appeared...
Born in Nebraska on April 10, 1966, Henke played football at the University of Arizona before being drafted by the New York Giants in 1989. He got cut during training camp, but was able to move over to the Denver Broncos, where he ended up facing off with the San Francisco 49ers at Super Bowl Xxiv. Following multiple injuries and six ankle surgeries, Henke retired from professional football in 1994 and got his acting career started the same year. After doing some work in commercials, he earned his first screen acting credit with the 1996 comedy Mr. Wrong. That same year he also appeared...
- 12/2/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Brad William Henke, the actor known for roles like Desi Piscatella, the prison guard in Orange Is the New Black, has died at the age of 56. A representative for the actor revealed he died in his sleep on Tuesday, November 27, but no cause of death was revealed. “Brad was an incredibly kind man of joyous energy,” Matt DelPiano, Henke’s manager, told TMZ. “A very talented actor, he loved being a part of this community….and we loved him back. Our thoughts are with his wife and family.” Brad William Henke in Orange Is the New Black (Credit: JoJo Whilden / ©Netflix / courtesy Everett Collection) Before taking on Hollywood, the actor was a professional football player for the Denver Broncos, playing in Super Bowl Xxiv in 1990, but he retired in 1994 after sustaining multiple injuries. This marked his transition to acting, which saw him taking on parts small parts in a wide...
- 12/2/2022
- TV Insider
Brad William Henke, the former NFL player known for his role as prison guard Desi Piscatella in “Orange Is the New Black,” has died. He was 56.
The actor died on Tuesday, according to a rep, but no cause was revealed.
Henke appeared in Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black” as Desi Piscatella, a gay corrections officer at Litchfield Penitentiary who served as the main antagonist of Season 4 and 5. He shared a SAG Award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series in 2017.
He had a lead role in the series “Going to California,” which ran for one season, and also had recurring roles on “Justified,” where he played Coover Bennett, “Lost,” “October Road,” “Nikki” and “Dexter.”
Born on April 10, 1966, in Columbus, Neb., Henke played college football at the University of Arizona, where he was team captain. In 1990, he played on the defensive line for the Denver Broncos...
The actor died on Tuesday, according to a rep, but no cause was revealed.
Henke appeared in Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black” as Desi Piscatella, a gay corrections officer at Litchfield Penitentiary who served as the main antagonist of Season 4 and 5. He shared a SAG Award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series in 2017.
He had a lead role in the series “Going to California,” which ran for one season, and also had recurring roles on “Justified,” where he played Coover Bennett, “Lost,” “October Road,” “Nikki” and “Dexter.”
Born on April 10, 1966, in Columbus, Neb., Henke played college football at the University of Arizona, where he was team captain. In 1990, he played on the defensive line for the Denver Broncos...
- 12/2/2022
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Brad William Henke, a former NFL player who segued to acting and appeared in TV series including Orange Is the New Black, Justified and Lost and such films as Pacific Rim and World Trade Center, has died. He was 56. His family said Henke died in his sleep November 29, but no cause was given.
Born on April 10, 1966, in Columbus, Ne, and raised in Littleton, Co, Henke played college football at the University of Arizona, where he was team captain and an All-Academic student journalist. Drafted by the New York Giants in 1989, he went on to play on the defensive line for the Denver Broncos and appeared in Super Bowl Xxiv.
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After injuries forced him...
Born on April 10, 1966, in Columbus, Ne, and raised in Littleton, Co, Henke played college football at the University of Arizona, where he was team captain and an All-Academic student journalist. Drafted by the New York Giants in 1989, he went on to play on the defensive line for the Denver Broncos and appeared in Super Bowl Xxiv.
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After injuries forced him...
- 12/1/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
We learned back in August that Neve Campbell was set to lead the cast of ABC’s “Avalon,” a new mystery-drama series from David E. Kelley. The project was given a series order by ABC, but Variety reports the surprising news that “Avalon” is no longer moving forward.
Variety reports, “According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, ABC opted not to move forward with the series order for “Avalon” after screening the pilot. A+E Studios is said to still be bullish about the project and are weighing options on how to proceed.”
Based on Michael Connelly’s short story, “Avalon” is from A+E Studios and 20th Television. Demetrius Grosse, Alexa Mansour, Steven Pasquale, and Roslyn Ruff were also starring.
Deadline had detailed, “Avalon, which received a straight-to-series order from ABC, takes place in the city of Avalon on Catalina Island, where L.A. Sheriff’s Department Detective...
Variety reports, “According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, ABC opted not to move forward with the series order for “Avalon” after screening the pilot. A+E Studios is said to still be bullish about the project and are weighing options on how to proceed.”
Based on Michael Connelly’s short story, “Avalon” is from A+E Studios and 20th Television. Demetrius Grosse, Alexa Mansour, Steven Pasquale, and Roslyn Ruff were also starring.
Deadline had detailed, “Avalon, which received a straight-to-series order from ABC, takes place in the city of Avalon on Catalina Island, where L.A. Sheriff’s Department Detective...
- 11/21/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Before “ER,” “Chicago Hope” and “The Good Doctor,” there was a great little medical drama called “St. Elsewhere.” Today, it’s not unusual to have topics like rape, abortion, domestic abuse, breast cancer discussed. But 40 years ago, such issues were taboo. Much as “Hill St. Blues” revolutionized police dramas in the early 1980s, “St. Elsewhere” pushed boundaries and opened discussions about issues that affected viewers everywhere.
“St. Elsewhere” refers to hospitals who take in the patients no other hospital wants to deal with; the fictitious St. Eligius is such an institution in Boston, a teaching hospital with more budget issues than personnel. But within the crumbling walls is a staff of doctors and nurses who struggle to provide the best care possible for the string of often difficult to diagnose, difficult to understand and difficult to tolerate patients who come through the doors, while balancing their personal lives and own...
“St. Elsewhere” refers to hospitals who take in the patients no other hospital wants to deal with; the fictitious St. Eligius is such an institution in Boston, a teaching hospital with more budget issues than personnel. But within the crumbling walls is a staff of doctors and nurses who struggle to provide the best care possible for the string of often difficult to diagnose, difficult to understand and difficult to tolerate patients who come through the doors, while balancing their personal lives and own...
- 10/14/2022
- by Susan Pennington and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Tina Mabry’s “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” has rounded out its cast with the addition of Kyanna Simone (“American Horror Stories”), Tati Gabrielle (“You”), Abigail Achiri (“The Underground Railroad”), Julian McMahon, Vondie Curtis-Hall (“Blue Bayou”) and Tony Winters (“National Champions”) as Big Earl.
Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis and Sanaa Lathan lead the movie, based on Edward Kelsey Moore’s 2013 bestselling novel, playing best friends affectionally dubbed “The Supremes.” According to the film’s synopsis, the trio — Clarice, Odette and Barbara Jean — “have weathered life’s storms together for two generations through marriage and children, happiness and the blues,” and they “find their paths at a crossroads that test their lifelong bond.” Simone, Gabrielle and Achiri will play younger versions of Ellis, Lathan and Aduba’s characters, respectively.
Russell Hornsby and Mekhi Phifer also star in the Searchlight Pictures movie, which has begun principal photography in North Carolina.
In...
Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis and Sanaa Lathan lead the movie, based on Edward Kelsey Moore’s 2013 bestselling novel, playing best friends affectionally dubbed “The Supremes.” According to the film’s synopsis, the trio — Clarice, Odette and Barbara Jean — “have weathered life’s storms together for two generations through marriage and children, happiness and the blues,” and they “find their paths at a crossroads that test their lifelong bond.” Simone, Gabrielle and Achiri will play younger versions of Ellis, Lathan and Aduba’s characters, respectively.
Russell Hornsby and Mekhi Phifer also star in the Searchlight Pictures movie, which has begun principal photography in North Carolina.
In...
- 10/13/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
David E. Kelley has heard it for most of his career — that he has a knack for writing compelling female leads. Case in point: “Ally McBeal,” written at a time when there weren’t many strong leading women on television.
“I usually duck for cover,” Kelley says about the mention of this part of his TV legacy. “More times than not I feign ignorance and just go, ‘Look, I just try to write characters as interestingly, and with as much dimension as possible.’ I’ve not ever felt that I’ve got an inside track on female characters or the feminine mystique in any way. I just try to write characters. I’m always a bit confused [when people say], ‘you write your females just as strong as the men.’ And I’m like, why wouldn’t I?”
Kelley is modest when asked about the impact of his work on both television and the greater society.
“I usually duck for cover,” Kelley says about the mention of this part of his TV legacy. “More times than not I feign ignorance and just go, ‘Look, I just try to write characters as interestingly, and with as much dimension as possible.’ I’ve not ever felt that I’ve got an inside track on female characters or the feminine mystique in any way. I just try to write characters. I’m always a bit confused [when people say], ‘you write your females just as strong as the men.’ And I’m like, why wouldn’t I?”
Kelley is modest when asked about the impact of his work on both television and the greater society.
- 9/8/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Mark Harmon is still a fan favorite from the NCIS cast. Pic credit: CBS
NCIS star Mark Harmon left the show in the first half of Season 19, making a lot of fans sad that his character was departing.
For years, Harmon starred as Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the NCIS cast, helping lead the show as it became the most-watched drama on television.
Gibbs was the anchor and leader of the team of NCIS agents that fans came to love watching each Tuesday night, and it was difficult when a new face took over that job.
The writers and producers set it up so that Gibbs could walk off into the Alaskan sunset to enjoy fishing for the rest of his life, all while leaving the door wide open for the character to return at a later date.
And because that door was left open, there have been quite...
NCIS star Mark Harmon left the show in the first half of Season 19, making a lot of fans sad that his character was departing.
For years, Harmon starred as Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the NCIS cast, helping lead the show as it became the most-watched drama on television.
Gibbs was the anchor and leader of the team of NCIS agents that fans came to love watching each Tuesday night, and it was difficult when a new face took over that job.
The writers and producers set it up so that Gibbs could walk off into the Alaskan sunset to enjoy fishing for the rest of his life, all while leaving the door wide open for the character to return at a later date.
And because that door was left open, there have been quite...
- 8/25/2022
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
What’s next for Neve Campbell? She won’t be back for next year’s Scream 6 but Deadline reports this afternoon that Campbell has been set to lead the cast of David E. Kelly‘s “Avalon.”
David E. Kelly is the powerhouse creator of shows including “Chicago Hope,” “The Practice,” “Ally McBeal,” “Boston Public,” “Mr. Mercedes,” “Big Little Lies,” and “Big Sky.”
Based on Michael Connelly’s short story, “Avalon” comes from A+E Studios and 20th Television, and it will air on ABC with Neve Campbell in the leading role.
Deadline details, “Avalon, which received a straight-to-series order from ABC, takes place in the city of Avalon on Catalina Island, where L.A. Sheriff’s Department Detective Nicole “Nic” Searcy (Campbell) heads up a small office. Catalina has a local population that serves more than 1 million tourists a year, and each day when the ferries arrive, hundreds of potential new stories enter the island.
David E. Kelly is the powerhouse creator of shows including “Chicago Hope,” “The Practice,” “Ally McBeal,” “Boston Public,” “Mr. Mercedes,” “Big Little Lies,” and “Big Sky.”
Based on Michael Connelly’s short story, “Avalon” comes from A+E Studios and 20th Television, and it will air on ABC with Neve Campbell in the leading role.
Deadline details, “Avalon, which received a straight-to-series order from ABC, takes place in the city of Avalon on Catalina Island, where L.A. Sheriff’s Department Detective Nicole “Nic” Searcy (Campbell) heads up a small office. Catalina has a local population that serves more than 1 million tourists a year, and each day when the ferries arrive, hundreds of potential new stories enter the island.
- 8/18/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Denise Dowse, remembered for roles in Insecure and Beverly Hills, 90210, has died at the age of 64. Her sister Tracey Dowse confirmed the news on the actor’s Instagram account.
“I want to take this moment to thank our friends and family for all of the love and prayers. It is with a very heavy heart that I inform everyone that my sister, Denise Dowse has gone forward to meet our family in eternal life,” Tracey Dowse posted.
Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2022: Photo Gallery
She continued, “Denise Yvonne Dowse was the most amazing sister, a consummate, illustrious actress, mentor and director. She was my very best friend and final family member. Denise loved all of you. I know that she is watching over us with all the love she has.”
Tracey Dowse asked for privacy and continued prayers and promised to update everyone about her Celebration of Life.
“Again...
“I want to take this moment to thank our friends and family for all of the love and prayers. It is with a very heavy heart that I inform everyone that my sister, Denise Dowse has gone forward to meet our family in eternal life,” Tracey Dowse posted.
Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2022: Photo Gallery
She continued, “Denise Yvonne Dowse was the most amazing sister, a consummate, illustrious actress, mentor and director. She was my very best friend and final family member. Denise loved all of you. I know that she is watching over us with all the love she has.”
Tracey Dowse asked for privacy and continued prayers and promised to update everyone about her Celebration of Life.
“Again...
- 8/14/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Denise Dowse, an actress known for roles in “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Insecure” among multiple other film and television credits, has died. She was 64 years old.
Her sister Tracey shared the news on Instagram, writing, “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform everyone that my sister, Denise Dowse has gone forward to meet our family in eternal life. Denise Yvonne Dowse was the most amazing sister, a consummate, illustrious actress, mentor and director. She was my very best friend and final family member.”
Dowse had recently fell into a coma brought on by a virulent form of meningitis. Her sister first shared news of Dowse’s health condition through her Facebook on August 5.
“I am trying to keep my spirits up and support those who need it. As many of you know I am a private person. So this is hard for me. I am requesting support...
Her sister Tracey shared the news on Instagram, writing, “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform everyone that my sister, Denise Dowse has gone forward to meet our family in eternal life. Denise Yvonne Dowse was the most amazing sister, a consummate, illustrious actress, mentor and director. She was my very best friend and final family member.”
Dowse had recently fell into a coma brought on by a virulent form of meningitis. Her sister first shared news of Dowse’s health condition through her Facebook on August 5.
“I am trying to keep my spirits up and support those who need it. As many of you know I am a private person. So this is hard for me. I am requesting support...
- 8/14/2022
- by EJ Panaligan and J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
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