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.
Movie Stars: Talent–Detection, Trial and Error (Hit or Miss), Luck? Accident? Fate? Opportunity?
June 12, 2021 by
Research in progress: June 12, 2021. Entry into the acting profession, and later on, achieving success, often demonstrate Carlyle‘s adage that, “fame is an accident, sometimes accompanied by talent.” The problem with acting is that, unlike other profession, there is no precise definition of what acting talent is, nor how to assess or measure it. […]
Oscar Actors: Huffman, Felicity (Nominee)–Social Background, Career, Awards (Cum Advantage, Emmy Award and Noms, Globe Award and Noms)
June 7, 2021 by
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
June 6, 2021 by
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)
June 5, 2021 by
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: […]
