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Helen Slater
Helen Rachel Slater (born December 15, 1963) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She played the title character in the 1984 film ''Supergirl'', and returned to the 2015 TV series of the same title, this time as Supergirl's adoptive mother, Eliza Danvers. In the intervening years, she starred in several films including ''The Legend of Billie Jean'' (1985), '' Ruthless People'' (1986), '' The Secret of My Success'' (1987), and '' City Slickers'' (1991). She additionally found work as an actress in television, and stage projects, including three guest appearances on the series ''Smallville'' (2007–2010). Early life Slater was born in Bethpage, New York. She is Jewish. Her parents, Alice Joan (née Citrin), a lawyer and nuclear disarmament peace activist based in New York City, and Gerald Slater, a television executive, divorced in 1974. She has a brother, David, who is a lawyer in New York City. Slater attended Great Neck South High School and then transferred to the H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Apple Convention
The Big Apple Comic Con is a New York City comic book convention, the longest-running comic book/ speculative fiction/pop culture convention in New York City. It was started by retailer Michael "Mike Carbo" Carbonaro in March 1996 in the basement of the St. Paul the Apostle Church.Johnston, Rich"Big Apple Comic Con Moves to New Yorker Hotel With a Christmas Convention For December 14th,"''Bleeding Cool'' (November 26, 2019). During its heyday from 2001 to 2008, the Big Apple Comic Con often featured multiple shows per year, with a large three-day "national" convention held in November, usually held at the Penn Plaza Pavilion. The show was owned by Wizard Entertainment from 2009 to 2013, but was reacquired by Carbonaro in 2014. Over the course of its history, the convention has been known as the Big Apple Convention, the Big Apple Comic Book Art, and Toy Show, and the Big Apple Comic Book, Art, Toy & Sci-Fi Expo; with the larger three-day November shows known as the National Com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawyer
A lawyer is a person who practices law. The role of a lawyer varies greatly across different legal jurisdictions. A lawyer can be classified as an advocate, attorney, barrister, canon lawyer, civil law notary, counsel, counselor, solicitor, legal executive, or public servant — with each role having different functions and privileges. Working as a lawyer generally involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific problems. Some lawyers also work primarily in advancing the interests of the law and legal profession. Terminology Different legal jurisdictions have different requirements in the determination of who is recognized as being a lawyer. As a result, the meaning of the term "lawyer" may vary from place to place. Some jurisdictions have two types of lawyers, barrister and solicitors, while others fuse the two. A barrister (also known as an advocate or counselor in some jurisdictions) is a lawyer who typically specializ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Long Way Home (1997 Film)
''The Long Way Home'' is a 1997 American documentary film directed by Mark Jonathan Harris. It depicts the plight of Jewish refugees after World War II that contributed to the creation of the State of Israel. The film's emphasis is on the pitiful conditions for Jewish refugees in Europe after the war, as antisemitism was still rife and poverty was common. It also shows how emigration to the British Mandate of Palestine became a goal for many, but that British immigration rules often resulted in them being detained in camps in Cyprus. The eventual formation of the State of Israel is then shown, with emphasis on the debates in the White House between Palestinian Jews, President Harry S. Truman, and the United Nations. ''The Long Way Home'' is narrated by Morgan Freeman and features the voices of Edward Asner, Sean Astin, Martin Landau, Miriam Margolyes, David Paymer, Nina Siemaszko, Helen Slater, and Michael York. The film won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Way Back (1995 Film)
''No Way Back'' is a 1995 American action film written and directed by Frank A. Cappello. The film stars Russell Crowe, Helen Slater and Etsushi Toyokawa. The film was released in 1996 in the United States. Plot When an undercover FBI agent with a secret agenda (Kelly Hu) murders the skin head son (Ian Ziering) of high-ranking crime boss Frank Serlano ( Michael Lerner), the mafioso retaliates by kidnapping the son of Zach Grant (Russell Crowe), the FBI agent in charge of the botched undercover sting. Simultaneously, Yuji (Etsushi Toyokawa), wanted dead by the Yakuza for forthcoming legal testimony, breaks free from Grant's supervision during a trans-Atlantic flight. He forces their airplane, along with Mary (Helen Slater), the ditzy stewardess accompanying them, to make an emergency-landing. In an attempt to free Yuji from the gaze of the Yakuza and regain custody of Zach's child from the mafia, the three crash survivors go off of the grid and set into motion a dangerous plan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Steal (film)
''The Steal'' is a 1995 British comedy thriller film directed by John Hay and starring Alfred Molina, Helen Slater and Peter Bowles. Premise A London lawyer attempts to get even with a property development company who have cheated some poor islanders out of their land. Cast * Alfred Molina - Cliff * Helen Slater - Kim * Peter Bowles - Lord Childwell * Dinsdale Landen - Sir Wilmot * Heathcote Williams - Jeremiah * Stephen Fry - Wimborne * Bryan Pringle - Cecil, Bank Doorman * Patricia Hayes - Mrs Fawkes * Jack Dee - Wilmot's Servant * Ian Porter - Beggar * Lindsay Holiday - Jimmy * Ann Bryson - Bank Transfer Clerk * Sara Crowe - Bank Transfer Secretary * Gabrielle Drake Gabrielle Drake (born 30 March 1944) is a British actress. She appeared in the 1970s in television series '' The Brothers'' and ''UFO''. In the early 1970s she appeared in several erotic roles on screen. She later took parts in soap operas '' C ... - Anthea References External links * * 1995 films 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lassie (1994 Film)
''Lassie'' is a 1994 American adventure family film directed by Daniel Petrie, starring Tom Guiry, Helen Slater, Jon Tenney, Frederic Forrest, Richard Farnsworth, Michelle Williams and featuring the fictional collie Lassie. Plot The Turner family moves from Baltimore, Maryland, to the small town of Franklin Falls in Tazewell County, Virginia, hoping to start a new life. The move creates problems for everyone, especially 13-year-old Matt (Tom Guiry), who feels lost and alone in his new surroundings, and still has not come to terms with his father Steve's ( Jon Tenney) remarriage to Laura (Helen Slater) after his mother's death. But with the help of a stray Collie dog named Lassie that the family takes in, Matt learns to adjust to his surroundings and his family's situation. After Lassie saves Matt's life from an aggressive gray wolf one night, the two form a bond. However, as his father’s planned job falls through, Matt, with help from his grandfather, Len Collins ( Richard F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A House In The Hills
''A House in the Hills'' is a 1993 film directed by Ken Wiederhorn. It stars Michael Madsen and Helen Slater. Plot Alex is an aspiring actress, working as a waitress to make ends meet while she prepares to audition for a TV soap opera. To earn some extra money, she agrees to house-sit the home of friends for the weekend. The friends feel obligated to let Alex know that a robbery and murder has recently taken place at the house next door. Although she pretends to be unconcerned, Alex is understandably on edge when a stranger, Mickey, turns up at the house. He is a thief who holds her captive, but has a way about him that attracts Alex as well. Cast *Michael Madsen as Mickey *Helen Slater as Alex Weaver *Jeffrey Tambor as Willie *James Laurenson as Ronald Rankin *Elyssa Davalos Elyssa Davalos (born May 30, 1959, in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California) is a former American television and movie actress. Her father was actor Richard Davalos and her sister is musician Dominique ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betrayal Of The Dove
''Betrayal of the Dove'' is a 1993 American suspense film starring Helen Slater, Billy Zane, and Heather Lind in a screenplay co-written by actor-turned-author Robby Benson. Plot Single mother Ellie West (Helen Slater), who is struggling to cut-free a deadbeat ex-husband (Alan Thicke), finds love with surgeon Dr. Jesse Peter (Billy Zane), who she meets at the consult for upcoming out-patient surgery. Encouraged by her close friend Una ( Kelly LeBrock) and supportive boss Sid (Harvey Korman), she proceeds quickly but then has an unusual reaction when she is put under in the operating room, much to the dismay of the lead anesthesiologist (Stuart Pankin). Post-surgery, Ellie begins to see strange signs indicating that she and her daughter Autumn (Heather Lind) may be in danger but she does not know why or of whom to be wary. Furthermore, Norman, a timid admirer (David L. Lander) may be the key to piecing together the bizarre alarms of danger going off all around Ellie. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy Together (1989 American Film)
''Happy Together'' is a 1989 American romantic comedy film directed by Mel Damski and starring Patrick Dempsey and Helen Slater. Plot Christopher is a very serious-minded young man from Chicago. Enrolling into college in LA as a freshman he finds his roommate is someone named Alex, who turns out to be a woman from Park Avenue, NYC. When Christopher arrives, he finds the room covered with his roommate's things. After both he and Alex are in the room, Chris sits down to confront him, he's surprised Alex is a girl. She moved in a week early and takes up most of the room. They have been placed together by a computer error. He finds the pairing intolerable and tries his best to find another place to live. The dorms are full and he is resigned, at least for the time being, to make the best of his current situation. Alex, a seemingly extroverted party girl, shows little interest in academics and breezes into the room, disrupting, demanding full attention at any moment. After 'dinner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sticky Fingers (1988 Film)
''Sticky Fingers'' is a 1988 film directed by Catlin Adams, who co-wrote the film with Melanie Mayron. The film stars Helen Slater and Mayron. Premise Two young, unflappable street musicians are entrusted with a bag of drug money, and immediately set about spending it. Hijinks and shopping montages ensue. Cast *Helen Slater as Hattie *Melanie Mayron as Lolly *Adam Shaw as Jean-Marc * Shirley Stoler as Reeba *Danitra Vance as Evanston * Paul Calderon as Speed *Eileen Brennan as Stella *Carol Kane as Kitty *Loretta Devine as Diane *George Buza as Policeman *Stephen McHattie as Eddie *Christopher Guest as Sam *Gwen Welles Gwen Welles (born Gwen Goldberg, March 4, 1951 – October 13, 1993) was an American actress. Early years Gwen Welles was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as Gwen Goldberg. She was the daughter of clothing designer Rebecca Welles and Barton G ... as Marcie Reception Critic reviews were mixed. References External links * 1988 films American female buddy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Slater
Christian Michael Leonard Slater (born August 18, 1969) is an American actor and producer. He made his film debut with a leading role in ''The Legend of Billie Jean'' (1985) and gained wider recognition for his breakthrough role as Jason "J.D." Dean, a sociopathic high school student, in the satire ''Heathers'' (1988). He has received critical acclaim for his title role in the USA Network television series ''Mr. Robot'' (2015–2019), for which he earned the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film in 2016, with additional nominations in 2017 and 2018. Born in New York City to a theatrical family, Slater made his television debut at the age of eight on the ABC soap opera ''One Life to Live.'' He attended the Dalton School, the Professional Children's School, and the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. In the 1990s, Slater starred in a number of big-budget films, including '' Robin Hood: Prince of Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High School Of Performing Arts
The High School of Performing Arts (informally known as "PA") was a public alternative high school established in 1947 and located at 120 West 46th Street in the borough of Manhattan, New York City, from 1948 to 1984. In 1961, the school was merged with another alternative arts school, the High School of Music & Art, while each retained its own campus. Plans for establishing a joint building for the merged schools took many years to be realized. There was opposition to the loss of PA's individual identity, but both student bodies eventually moved into a shared building in 1984, christened the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. Many well-known performers were trained at the school, such as Eartha Kitt, Liza Minnelli, Jennifer Aniston, Ving Rhames, Lorraine Toussaint, and Suzanne Vega. The 1980 film '' Fame'' was set in the High School of Performing Arts, though the building was not used in filming. History Early years This school was created in 1947 by educator and creative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
