Directors: De Cordova, Fred– (Obscure Directors)
Films Directed by Fred De Cordova Over a period of 20 years, Fred De Cordova directed 19 features, beginning with Too Young to Know, in 1945, and ending with Frankie and Johnny in 1966. Too Young to Know (1945) Her Kind of Man (1946) That Way with Women (1947) Love and Learn (1947) Always Together (1947) Wallflower (1948) The Countess […]
Charles Grodin: Brilliant “Everyday” Comedian Dies at 86
Charles Grodin Dies at 86: Many viewers remember his iconic role in the 1988 comic thriller Midnight Run, a quintessential buddy-buddy movie, opposite heavy weigh actor Robert De Niro.
Oscar Actors: Huffman, Felicity (Nominee)–Social Background, Career, Awards (Cum Advantage, Emmy Award and Noms, Globe Award and Noms)
Felicity Huffman wins the best actress award at the 2005 Tribeca Film Fest, for the feature of Transamerica, launching her road to winning the Golden Globe and landing first and only Best Actress Oscar nomination.
Oscar Artists: Toland, Gregg–Cinematography (Grapes of Wrath, Citizen Kane, Best Years of Our Lives)–6 Nominations, 1 Win
Toland’s had earned six Oscar Award nominations for Best Cinematography including one win for Wuthering Heights.
Oscar Actors: Day, Andra (Nominee)–Background, Career, Awards (The United States vs. Billie Holiday) (Cum Advantage, Grammy)
Research in Progress: June 7, 2021 Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: No Social Class: Family: Education: Training: San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, graduated in 2003; age 19. Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Film Debut: Oscar Role: The United States Vs. Billie Holiday, 2020; age 37 Other Noms: 1 Other Awards: […]
Gavin MacLeod: Comic Actor (Mary Tyler Moore Show, Love Boat) Dies at 90
Macleod achieved his greatest success on ABC’s The Love Boat (1977–1986), in which he was well cast as the amiable ship’s captain, Merrill Stubing, a role that garnered him three Golden Globe nominations.
Oscar Actors: Russell, Rosalind–Background, Career, Awards (Cum Advantage, Tony, 5 Globes)
She was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar four times throughout her career.
Nadav Lapid: Israel’s Most Brilliant and Provocative Filmmaker
Ahed’s Knee (Hebrew: Ha’berech), the latest film from Nadav Lapid, Israel’s most provocative director, will premiere in competition at the upcoming 2021 Cannes Film Fest, July 6-17.
Connery, Sean: In His Own Words
The man who famously said “I like women. I don’t understand them, but I like them” certainly had an affinity with his most famous role, James Bond, who did not understand women, either.
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