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Christmas Cottage
''Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage'' is a 2008 Christmas biopic directed by Michael Campus, the first film he had directed in more than 30 years. It stars Jared Padalecki as painter Thomas Kinkade and features Peter O'Toole, Marcia Gay Harden and Aaron Ashmore. The film was originally intended for release theatrically in 2007, but due to final edits and music rights its release was delayed until the following year. The film's official painting was created throughout 2007, alongside the film's production. The film was eventually released direct to video in the United States on November 11, 2008. Cast *Jared Padalecki as Thomas Kinkade *Aaron Ashmore as Pat Kinkade, Thomas’s brother *Marcia Gay Harden as MaryAnne Kinkade, Thomas’s mother *Richard Burgi as Bill Kinkade * Peter O'Toole as Glen Wesman based on Glenn Wessels *Kiersten Warren as Tanya Kapinski, Miss Placerville (1974) *Gina Holden as Hope Eastbrook * Chris Elliott as Ernie Trevor * Tegan Moss as Nanette *Chelan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Campus
Michael Campus (March 28, 1935 – May 15, 2015) was an American director, screenwriter and producer. He is best known for directing the 1973 film '' The Mack''. He died on May 15, 2015, at his home in Encino, California Encino (Spanish for "oak") is a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, California. History In 1769, the Spanish Portolá expedition, first Europeans to see inland areas of California, traveled north through Sepulveda ... of melanoma. Filmography *'' Z.P.G.'' (1972) *'' The Mack'' (1973) *'' The Education of Sonny Carson'' (1974) *'' The Passover Plot'' (1976) *'' Christmas Cottage'' (2008) References External links * Birch Grove Films 1935 births 2015 deaths American film directors American male screenwriters Deaths from melanoma {{US-film-director-1930s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biographical Film
A biographical film or biopic () is a film that dramatizes the life of a non-fictional or historically-based person or people. Such films show the life of a historical person and the central character's real name is used. They differ from docudrama films and historical drama films in that they attempt to comprehensively tell a single person's life story or at least the most historically important years of their lives. Context Biopic scholars include George F. Custen of the College of Staten Island and Dennis P. Bingham of Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis. Custen, in ''Bio/Pics: How Hollywood Constructed Public History'' (1992), regards the genre as having died with the Hollywood studio era, and in particular, Darryl F. Zanuck. On the other hand, Bingham's 2010 study ''Whose Lives Are They Anyway? The Biopic as Contemporary Film Genre'' shows how it perpetuates as a codified genre using many of the same tropes used in the studio era that has followed a simil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nancy Robertson (actress)
Nancy Lee Robertson is a Canadian actress, best known for her roles as Wanda Dollard in the television series ''Corner Gas'' and Millie Upton in the series ''Hiccups (TV series), Hiccups'', both of which were created by and starring her husband, Brent Butt. Early life Robertson was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. She studied drama during high school and graduated in 1990. She went on to attend the Breck Academy and The Vancouver Arts Club Theatre Program. Career Robertson's television career began with the CBC Television, CBC sketch comedy series ''The 11th Hour''. She later played temperamental parking attendant Harriet Sharpe in the mockumentary film ''The Delicate Art of Parking''; her fellow parking attendant, Grant Parker, is played by Fred Ewanuick, who later co-starred with Robertson in ''Corner Gas''. From 2004 to 2009, Robertson played Wanda Dollard, an intelligent and sarcastic gas station attendant, on the hit Canadian television series ''Corner Gas' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Moll
Charles Richard Moll (born January 13, 1943) is an American actor. He played the role of Aristotle Nostradamus "Bull" Shannon, a bailiff on the NBC sitcom '' Night Court'' from 1984 to 1992. He has also done extensive work as a voice actor, typically using his deep voice to portray villainous characters such as Two-Face in '' Batman: The Animated Series'' and '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold''. Early life Charles Richard Moll was born in Pasadena, California, the son of Violet Anita (née Grill), a nurse, and Harry Findley Moll, a lawyer. He was tall early in his life, reaching by age 12. He kept growing until about . He attended the University of California, Berkeley, and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity.Kappes, Serena"WHERE ARE THEY NOW? : 'Night Court's' Richard Moll Standing tall" CNN/People, Wednesday, March 19, 2003 Career In the 1977 film '' Brigham'', Moll (credited as Charles Moll) appeared as Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. Moll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabrielle Rose (actress)
Gabrielle Rose (born 1954) is a Canadian film and stage actress. Life and career Rose was born in Kamloops, British Columbia.Sabrina Furminger: Acting is in the blood for Gabrielle Rose'. In: vancourier.com, November 15, 2016. Her grandfather L. Arthur Rose was a playwright, producer, and performer.Ruth Hill: '. In: mydevotionalthoughts.net, June 30, 2017. Her father Ian Rose was a child actor before he became a doctor. Rose started her career in Britain, where she trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and later joined the Bristol Old Vic. Afterwards she worked in theatres in the UK for a decade, before returning to Canada. She has an extensive résumé that includes multiple nominations for Genie Awards and Gemini Awards. She has worked with director Atom Egoyan on many films including '' Where the Truth Lies'', '' The Sweet Hereafter'', '' Speaking Parts'', ''Family Viewing'' and '' The Adjuster,'' and with director Bruce Sweeney on the film '' Excited'', for which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malcolm Stewart (actor)
Malcolm Stewart (born May 15, 1948) is a Canadian film actor. Stewart graduated from the University of Vermont The University of Vermont (UVM), officially the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, is a public land-grant research university in Burlington, Vermont. It was founded in 1791 and is among the oldest universities in the Unite ... and later attended Columbia University Graduate School in New York. He made his Broadway debut in "Dracula" with Frank Langella, and has since appeared in Broadway shows including "Bedroom Farce" and "Torch Song Trilogy". He is also a licensed pilot. Selected filmography External links * 1948 births Living people 20th-century Canadian male actors 21st-century Canadian male actors Anglophone Quebec people Canadian aviators Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors Canadian male voice actors Male actors from Montreal University of Vermont alumni {{Canada-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Brazeau
Jay Brazeau is a Canadian actor, best known for his role as Sam Fisher in ''Cold Squad'', as Harlan in ''Stargate SG-1'' (1997–2007), and for voicing Uncle Quigley in '' Sabrina: The Animated Series''. He is also known for his role as Bobby in ''Double Jeopardy'' (1999), as Referee in the ''Air Bud'' film series (1997–2003), and his film role in '' We're No Angels'' (1989). Career In 1992, he appeared in an episode of ''Street Justice'' and two of the first-season episodes of '' Highlander: The Series''. In 1998 he played Harlan in Stargate: SG1 Season 01 Episode 18 and the same character in a later episode in 2001. He also played "The Lord Protector" in Season 2 Episode 15 of Stargate: Atlantis. In October 2009, he appeared as "Man in chair" in the National Arts Centre production of ''The Drowsy Chaperone'' in Ottawa. In 2009, he played a part in several scenes added for the Ultimate Cut version of ''Watchmen''. He was a frequent co-star of Don S. Davis. Brazeau voiced Uncl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chelan Simmons
Chelan Lauren Simmons is a Canadian actress and former professional model. She is best known for her roles in the films ''Final Destination 3'' (2006), ''Good Luck Chuck'' (2007), and ''Tucker & Dale vs. Evil'' (2010). She is also known for her roles in the television series ''It (miniseries), It'' (1990), ''Wonderfalls'' (2004), ''Kyle XY'' (2006–2009), and ''The L.A. Complex'' (2012). Personal life Simmons was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, the middle child of three (one younger brother and an older sister). Simmons has been married to Greg Street since 2015. On June 1, 2016, Simmons gave birth to a daughter. Simmons filmed the TV movie ''Operation Christmas'' portraying a pregnant woman during her real life pregnancy. Simmons resides in Vancouver and Los Angeles. Outside of acting, Simmons is a dog lover and enjoys cooking. Career Simmons' parents wanted her to become an actress at the age of three but they waited until she turned five to pursue a career. She started ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tegan Moss
Tegan Moss (born February 7, 1985) is a Canadian actress appearing in film and television. She has been nominated for a Young Artist Award. Biography Moss was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. She has two brothers, Rory Moss, and actor Jesse Moss. Her given name is of Welsh origin, meaning "fair one" and pronounced to rhyme with "Megan". Moss had attended the Point Grey Secondary School Point Grey stəywəte:n̓ Secondary School, previously called Point Grey Secondary School, is a public secondary school located in the Kerrisdale and Shaughnessy neighbourhoods of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. History Designed by Fred T ... and graduated in June 2003. Moss appears in the films '' Free Style'' and '' Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts''. She appeared in the movie ''Sea People'' as Amanda Forrest. Filmography Awards/Nominations References External links * 1985 births Canadian film actresses Canadian television actresses Canadian voice actr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gina Holden
Gina Holden (born March 17, 1975) is a Canadian actress, perhaps best known for her roles as Coreen Fennel in '' Blood Ties'', Dale Arden in '' Flash Gordon'', and Shea Allen in ''Harper's Island''. Early life Holden was born in the small town of Smithers, British Columbia, Canada, and moved often while growing up. With every move, Holden would join whatever community group she could so she could follow her passion for acting. At age 15, she was signed to a modeling contract and moved to Japan. Holden studied the Japanese culture and quickly made it her second home. On returning to North America, she studied Japanese and took acting classes. Acting career She starred as Dale Arden in the '' Flash Gordon'' series, as Coreen Fennel in '' Blood Ties'', and as Shea Allen in the CBS thriller series ''Harper's Island''. She has also guest starred in shows including The CW series '' Life Unexpected''. Aside from appearing in ''Final Destination 3 ''Final Destination 3'' is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiersten Warren
Kiersten Nicolla Dale Warren is an American actress. Her best known roles include Alex Tabor on '' Saved by the Bell: The College Years'' and Nora Huntington on ''Desperate Housewives''. Life and career Warren is the mother of actress Misti Traya, who has a daughter. Warren is now married to actor Kirk Acevedo. In 2009, she appeared in an episode of ''Fringe'' (" Unleashed") as the wife of Charlie Francis, Acevedo's character. In 2003, she appeared in an episode of ''The West Wing'' titled "Life on Mars", and in 2009, appeared in an episode of ''Nip/Tuck'' titled "Jenny Juggs" as Jenny Juggs. She has appeared in numerous films, including '' 13 Going on 30'', ''Intolerable Cruelty'', '' Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood'', '' Bicentennial Man'' and ''Independence Day An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or part of another nation or state, or more rarely after t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glenn Wessels
Glenn Anthony Wessels (1895 – July 23, 1982) was a Cape Colony-born American painter, etcher, lithographer and arts educator. He was a professor at the California College of the Arts, Washington State University, and the University of California, Berkeley. Life Wessels was born in Cape Town, Cape Colony. He emigrated to the United States with his family as a child. He attended the University of California, and he was trained by Hans Hofmann in Munich, Germany. Wessels was a painter, etcher, lithographer and arts educator. He was a professor at the California College of the Arts, Washington State University, and the University of California, Berkeley. Wessels was an artistic mentor to notable American painter Thomas Kinkade. Wessels died on July 23, 1982. His artwork is in the permanent collections of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the Oakland Museum of California, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City, colloquially " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
