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Mark Toland
Mark Toland is a fictional character from the American soap opera ''One Life to Live''. He was portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones (credited as "Tom Lee Jones") from February 1971 until the character's onscreen death in 1975. Character background A young and up-and-coming doctor, Mark is first shown as a suave and gregarious bachelor with great prospects. Upon informing show producers he would permanently vacate the role in 1975, Jones said in a 1994 interview to ''Entertainment Weekly'' that Mark morphed into "an A-one nutboy", becoming a con artist and sidekick to Llanview town pariah Dorian Lord (Nancy Pinkerton). Storyline 1971–74 After a nervous breakdown following a devastating breakup, the sororal niece of protagonist Joe Riley (One Life to Live), Joe Riley (Lee Patterson), Julie Siegel (Lee Warwick), meets Llanview newbie resident physician Dr. Mark Toland of Texas in February 1971. Mark and Julie soon marry months later on May 5, but their marriage is soon strained as an em ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Lee Jones
Tommy Lee Jones (born September 15, 1946) is an American actor and film director. He has received four Academy Award nominations, winning Best Supporting Actor for his performance as U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard in the 1993 thriller film '' The Fugitive''. His other notable starring roles include Texas Ranger Woodrow F. Call in the television miniseries ''Lonesome Dove'', Agent K in the ''Men in Black'' film series, Sheriff Ed Tom Bell in ''No Country for Old Men'', Hank Deerfield in ''In the Valley of Elah'', the villain Two-Face in ''Batman Forever'', Mike Roark in the disaster film ''Volcano'', terrorist William "Bill" Strannix in '' Under Siege'', Texas Ranger Roland Sharp in '' Man of the House'', rancher Pete Perkins in ''The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada'' (which he also directed), Colonel Chester Phillips in '' Captain America: The First Avenger'', CIA Director Robert Dewey in ''Jason Bourne'', and Warden Dwight McClusky in '' Natural Born Killers''. He most rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Resident Physician
Residency or postgraduate training is specifically a stage of graduate medical education. It refers to a qualified physician (one who holds the degree of MD, DO, MBBS, MBChB), veterinarian ( DVM or VMD) , dentist ( DDS or DMD) or podiatrist ( DPM) who practices medicine, veterinary medicine , dentistry, or podiatry, respectively, usually in a hospital or clinic, under the direct or indirect supervision of a senior medical clinician registered in that specialty such as an attending physician or consultant. In many jurisdictions, successful completion of such training is a requirement in order to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine, and in particular a license to practice a chosen specialty. In the meantime they practice "on" the license of their supervising physician. An individual engaged in such training may be referred to as a resident, registrar or trainee depending on the jurisdiction. Residency training may be followed by fellowship or sub-specialty trai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Physician-assisted Suicide
Assisted suicide is suicide undertaken with the aid of another person. The term usually refers to physician-assisted suicide (PAS), which is suicide that is assisted by a physician or other healthcare provider. Once it is determined that the person's situation qualifies under the physician-assisted suicide laws for that place, the physician's assistance is usually limited to writing a prescription for a lethal dose of drugs. In many jurisdictions, helping a person die by suicide is a crime. People who support legalizing physician-assisted suicide want the people who assist in a voluntary death to be exempt from criminal prosecution for manslaughter or similar crimes. Physician-assisted suicide is legal in some countries, under certain circumstances, including Austria, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, parts of the United States and all six states of Australia. The constitutional courts of Colombia, Germany and Italy lega ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nancy Barrett
Nancy Barrett (born October 5, 1941) is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Carolyn Stoddard (among other characters) in the 1960s gothic soap opera ''Dark Shadows''. Biography Barrett was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, but most of her early life was spent in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. After completing high school, she entered Baylor University in Waco, Texas, but she spent her final year of college at UCLA. After graduating from UCLA, she married Ralph Pine, her agent. The couple moved to New York City, New York, where she landed the role of "Carolyn Stoddard" on the gothic soap opera ''Dark Shadows'' in June 1966. While on the show, she met David Ford, who was one of the other actors on the show. Following her divorce from Pine, Barrett and Ford married in 1967; the marriage lasted two years. While on ''Dark Shadows'', she appeared in two films based on the series – '' House of Dark Shadows'' (1970) and '' Night of Dark Shadows'' (1971). The series it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachel Wilson (One Life To Live)
Rachel Alexandra Wilson (born May 12, 1977) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles as Heather in ''Total Drama'' and Tamira Goldstein in ''Breaker High''. Life and career Wilson was born in Ottawa, Ontario. She started acting at age 12, working extensively in Toronto, Vancouver and Los Angeles. Wilson's roles include Dr. Nikki Renholds on CBC's ''Republic of Doyle'', Donna on the web series "My Pal Satan", and leads in ''St. Roz'', ''Puck Hogs'', ''Man v. Minivan'', and ''75 El Camino'' (the latter two were accepted at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival). Television credits include ''The Two Mr. Kissels'' for Lifetime, ''Breaker High'', ''Kevin Hill'', ''Judging Amy'', ''Charmed'', ''Show Me Yours'', ''Gideon's Crossing'', and ''Hellions (film), Hellions''. Wilson also voices the character of Heather in ''Total Drama''. Filmography Film Television References External links * * 1977 births Living people Actresses from Ottawa Canadian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Storm
Michael Storm (born August 9, 1939) is an American musician and actor. Music career After playing in a folk music trio called the Other Singers, Storm founded the Good Time Singers, a band formed to replace the New Christy Minstrels on ''The Andy Williams Show''. From December 1963-January 1964 Storm also performed shows with Gordon MacRae, Gordon and Sheila MacRae, supported by their daughters Heather MacRae, Heather and Meredith MacRae, Meredith and musician Craig Smith (musician), Craig Smith. Acting career Storm has appeared on many television shows, but is recognized by many for his role as original character Larry Wolek, Dr. Larry Wolek on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC soap opera, ''One Life to Live'', a role he played as a lead character from 1969 through 1992, and in a recurring capacity continually from 1992 until 2004. He was preceded in the role of Larry by his real-life brother, Jim Storm (actor), Jim Storm, who, in turn, had been preceded by Paul Tulley. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Wolek
Larry Wolek is a fictional character from the American soap opera ''One Life to Live'', played for List of longest-serving soap opera actors#United States, 35 years by actor Michael Storm. Storm is the second longest running cast member of the ABC Daytime production after actress Erika Slezak (Victoria Lord), and he briefly fictional crossover, crossed over in the role on premiere episodes of ''All My Children'' in 1970. The character is one of the lead protagonists and the youngest member of the Wolek family introduced in the July 15, 1968, 1968 in television#Debuts, television pilot, continually appearing until May 28, 2004. Casting The role of Larry was originally played by Paul Tulley, who appears from the debut of the series in July 1968 through episodes in August of that year. Actor Jim Storm (actor), Jim Storm soon assumed the role in August, playing Larry through December 1968 (he accepted a Gerard Stiles, role on fellow American Broadcasting Company, ABC soap ''Dark Shadow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terminal Illness
Terminal illness or end-stage disease is a disease that cannot be cured or adequately treated and is expected to result in the death of the patient. This term is more commonly used for progressive diseases such as cancer, dementia or advanced heart disease than for injury. In popular use, it indicates a disease that will progress until death with near absolute certainty, regardless of treatment. A patient who has such an illness may be referred to as a terminal patient, terminally ill or simply as being terminal. There is no standardized life expectancy for a patient to be considered terminal, although it is generally months or less. Life expectancy for terminal patients is a rough estimate given by the physician based on previous data and does not always reflect true longevity. An illness which is lifelong but not fatal is a chronic condition. Terminal patients have options for disease management after diagnosis. Examples include caregiving, continued treatment, palliative an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Institutionalization
In sociology, institutionalisation (or institutionalization) is the process of embedding some conception (for example a belief, norm, social role, particular value or mode of behavior) within an organization, social system, or society as a whole. The term may also be used to refer to committing a particular individual or group to an institution, such as a mental or welfare institution. The term may also be used in a political sense to apply to the creation or organization of governmental institutions or particular bodies responsible for overseeing or implementing policy, for example in welfare or development. During the period of the industrial revolution in Europe many countries went through a period of "institutionalization", which saw a large expansion and development of the role of government within society, particularly into areas seen previously as the private sphere. Institutionalization is also seen as an important part of the process of modernization Modernization the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melinda Cramer
Melinda is a feminine given name. Etymology The modern name ''Melinda'' is a combination of "Mel" with the suffix "-inda". "Mel" can be derived from names such as Melanie meaning "dark, black" in Greek, or from Melissa (μέλισσα) meaning "honeybee" in Greek. It is also associated with the Greek word ''meli'', meaning "honey", and with Linda, from "lind" meaning "gentle, soft, tender" in the Germanic languages. Pronunciation The typical English pronunciation of Melinda is . In Hungarian, the stress is on the first syllable: . Usage and popularity The name Melinda is used in English and Hungarian. In the United States, its popularity peaked in 1973 at No. 72. In 1990 it was in the top 1000 names in the US, and in 2002 it was in the top 100 names in Hungary. Since its peak the popularity of the name Melinda has been gradually declining in the United States, to last be seen on the top 1000 list in 2002 at No. 932. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disney-ABC Television Group
This is a list of assets currently or formerly owned by the Walt Disney Company, unless otherwise indicated. Corporate Walt Disney Studios Live-action production Animated production Disney Studio Services Disney Theatrical Group Disney General Entertainment Content Disney General Entertainment Content, doing business as Walt Disney Television, is the main content-collection arm of Disney. List of Walt Disney Television units based on current organizational structure: A&E Networks 50% equity holding; joint venture with Hearst Corporation ESPN and sports content 80% equity holding; 20% owned by Hearst Corporation Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution Advertising and distribution Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Disney Music Group Direct to consumer Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Disney Consumer Products Disney Consumer Products, Inc. encompasses Disney Store, Disney Games, Disney Publishing, and Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
