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Omega (Dollhouse)
The first season of the television series ''Dollhouse'', premiered on February 13, 2009, on Fox and concluded its 12-episode season on May 8, 2009. The season aired on Fridays at 9:00 pm ET. Together with ''Fringe'', ''Dollhouse'' was a part of Fox's "Remote-Free TV" initiative to keep people from switching channels during commercial breaks. Therefore, every episode of this season was 47–50 minutes long compared to a usual 40–43 minute length for regular network television. Cast and characters Main cast * Eliza Dushku as Echo/Caroline Farrell * Harry Lennix as Boyd Langton * Fran Kranz as Topher Brink * Tahmoh Penikett as Paul Ballard * Enver Gjokaj as Victor/Anthony Ceccoli * Dichen Lachman as Sierra/Priya Tsetsang * Olivia Williams as Adelle DeWitt Recurring cast * Amy Acker as Dr. Claire Saunders/Whiskey * Reed Diamond as Laurence Dominic * Miracle Laurie as Mellie/November/Madelaine Costley * Aisha Hinds as Agent Loomis * Liza Lapira as Ivy * Mark Sheppard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, LLC (commonly known as Fox; stylized in all caps) is an Television in the United States, American commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast television broadcaster, television network serving as the flagship property of Fox Corporation and operated through Fox Entertainment. Fox is based at Fox Corporation's corporate headquarters at 1211 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, and it hosts additional offices at the Fox Network Center in Los Angeles and at the Fox Media Center in Tempe, Arizona. The channel was launched by News Corporation on October 9, 1986 as a competitor to the Big Three (American television), Big Three television networks, which are the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), the CBS, Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), and the NBC, National Broadcasting Company (NBC). Fox went on to become the most successful attempt at a fourth television network; it was also the highest-Nielsen ratings, rated free-to-air netwo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aisha Hinds
Aisha Hinds is an American television, stage and film actress and director. She had supporting roles in a number of television series, including '' The Shield'', ''Invasion'', ''True Blood'', '' Detroit 1-8-7'' and '' Under the Dome''. In 2016, she played Fannie Lou Hamer in biographical drama film '' All the Way.'' She has also appeared in '' Assault on Precinct 13'' (2005) and was cast as Harriet Tubman in WGN America period drama '' Underground''. Beginning in 2018, Hinds stars in the Fox procedural drama series ''9-1-1''. Life and career Hinds was born in New York, New York. She began her career on television in 2003, on ''NYPD Blue''. In 2004, she had a recurring role on '' The Shield'' as Annie Price, and later guest-starred in ''Crossing Jordan'', ''Boston Legal'', ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'', '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', ''Stargate SG-1'', ''Cold Case'', and ''Desperate Housewives''. Hinds was a series regular in the two short-lived ABC series ''Inva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joss Whedon
Joseph Hill "Joss" Whedon ( ; born June 23, 1964) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, comic book writer, and composer. He is best known as the creator of several television series: the supernatural drama ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' (1997–2003) and its spinoff ''Angel (1999 TV series), Angel'' (1999–2004), the short-lived space Western ''Firefly (TV series), Firefly'' (2002), the Internet musical miniseries ''Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog'' (2008), the science fiction drama ''Dollhouse (TV series), Dollhouse'' (2009–2010), the Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''The Avengers (2012 film), The Avengers'' (2012) and series ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' (2013–2020), and the science fiction drama ''The Nevers'' (2021). After beginning his career in sitcoms, Whedon wrote the poorly received horror comedy film ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer (film), Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' (1992) – which he later adapted into the acclaimed television series of the same name – co-wrote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Echo (Dollhouse Episode)
"Echo" is the original unaired pilot episode of the Fox television series ''Dollhouse''. It was officially released on the season one DVD set. It was reshot and many scenes from it were taken and inserted into later episodes. It is not considered canon in terms of the show's mythology; however, many subsequent reviewers have noted that it was a superior pilot than the one aired. It is one of three episodes of the series that was both written and directed by the series creator Joss Whedon. FBI Agent Paul Ballard gets new wind in his investigation of the mysterious Dollhouse when he receives a photo of a woman named Caroline. Adelle DeWitt and the dolls' handlers become nervous when the dolls begin to show signs of self-awareness. Plot summary Echo is an Active, a member of the elite and secretive Dollhouse, an agency that has revolutionized memory-science. The Actives (colloquially known as "dolls") are individuals whose original personality and memory has been completely wipe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zack Ward
Zacharias Ward is a Canadian actor. He is known for his role as Scut Farkus in the 1983 film '' A Christmas Story'' and its 2022 sequel '' A Christmas Story Christmas''. Early life Ward was born on August 31 in either 1970 or 1973 in Toronto, Ontario, the son of actress Pam Hyatt and Todd Allen Ward. Career He is best known for his character Dave Scoville (Titus's stoner half-brother) on the FOX show '' Titus'' and as the bully Scut Farkus in the 1983 Christmas classic '' A Christmas Story''. He has had guest roles on popular television series such as '' NCIS'', '' Lost'', and '' Crossing Jordan'', and roles in films such as '' Almost Famous'', ''Transformers'', and '' Anne of Green Gables''. He has appeared in the horror films '' Resident Evil: Apocalypse'' and '' Freddy vs. Jason''. Ward also has had leading roles in '' BloodRayne 2: Deliverance'' and '' Postal'', and can be seen in '' Alone in the Dark II'' and '' The Devil's Tomb''. In 2014, Ward co-founded the film producti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincent Ventresca
Vincent Paul Gerard Ventresca (born April 29, 1966) is an American actor, perhaps best known for portraying Darien Fawkes on Sci-Fi's ''The Invisible Man'', and Professor Jack Reed on NBC's ''Boston Common''. Ventresca is also known for his guest starring role as Fun Bobby on NBC's ''Friends''. Early life Ventresca was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. The youngest of eleven children, Ventresca attended Bishop Chatard High School. He graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with a double major in theater and psychology. In 1995, he married Dianne Shiner, his high school sweetheart. They have a son, Benjamin, and a daughter, Renée Marie. Career He starred as Darien Fawkes on Sci-Fi's the 2000 TV series ''The Invisible Man'' for two seasons and as Professor Jack Reed on NBC's ''Boston Common,'' also for two seasons. He also had a recurring role on the Nickelodeon series '' True Jackson, VP'' and as Monica's boyfriend, Fun Bobby, on ''Friends''. He has guest starred on ''Cold ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adair Tishler
Adair Tishler is an American actress, model and singer, who has appeared in television shows such as ''Charmed'' and ''House'' and in movies such as ''Within'' and '' An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong''. She is also known for portraying Molly Walker on NBC's '' Heroes''. Career Tishler has participated in theater productions of ''Cinderella'' and '' Sound of Music''. Her résumé includes voice-over work, and she has also performed in music videos—she appears in Martina McBride's video '' God's Will'' and in Rhonda Vincent's video ''If Heartaches Had Wings'' which also featured pop-star and actress Miley Cyrus. Her other performances include the role of Carrie in the short indie film ''Six and the City'', a knock-off of the hit TV show ''Sex and the City''. Tishler has also appeared in the hit WB series ''Charmed'' in its final season. She portrayed Tara James in the American Girl movie '' Chrissa Stands Strong''. Adair used to sing lead vocals for the indie rock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felicia Day
Kathryn Felicia Day (born June 28, 1979) is an American actress, singer, writer, and web series creator. She is the creator and star of the web series '' The Guild'' (2007–2013), a show loosely based on her life as a gamer. She also wrote and starred in the ''Dragon Age'' web series '' Dragon Age: Redemption'' (2011). She is a founder of the online media company Geek & Sundry, best known for hosting the show '' Critical Role'' between 2015 and 2019. Day was a member of the board of directors of the International Academy of Web Television from December 2009 until August 2012. On television, Day has played Vi in the series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' (2003) and Dr. Holly Marten in '' Eureka'' (2011), and had a recurring role as Charlie Bradbury on ''Supernatural'' (2012–2015, 2018–2020). She has also acted in films such as '' Bring It On Again'' (2004), as well as the Internet musical '' Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog'' (2008). In April 2017, she began appearing as Kinga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philip Casnoff
Philip Casnoff (born August 3, 1953) is an American actor, known for his roles in TV series and on Broadway. He has also been a director. Early life and education Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 3, 1953, Willis, John (1994). Theatre World 1991-1992'. New York: Applause Theatre Books. p. 207. . "Born August 3, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA. Graduate Wesleyan U. Debut 1978 OB in ''Gimme Shelter'', followed by ''Chincilla'', ''King of Schnorrers'', ''Mary Stuart'', ''Henry IV'', ''Marathon '89'', ''Up Against It''. Bdwy in ''Grease'' (1973), ''Chess'' for which he received a Theatre World Award, ''Devil's Disciple'', ''Shogun''." Philip Casnoff graduated in the 226th Class from Central High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1967, and later from Wesleyan University, where he first caught the acting bug.Norborn, Mary Ann (May 5, 1986)"The dastardly duo: Philip Casnoff, a 'North and South' sinner" ''USA Today ''USA Today'' (often stylized in all caps) is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patton Oswalt
Patton Peter Oswalt (born January 27, 1969) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. His acting roles include Spence Olchin in the sitcom ''The King of Queens'' (1998–2007) and narrating the sitcom '' The Goldbergs'' (2013–2023) as adult Adam F. Goldberg. After making his acting debut in the ''Seinfeld'' episode " The Couch", he has appeared in a variety of television series, such as '' Parks and Recreation'', ''Community'', '' Two and a Half Men'', Agent(s) Koenig in “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, '' Drunk History'', '' Reno 911!'', '' Mystery Science Theater 3000'', '' Archer'', '' Veep'', '' Justified'', '' Kim Possible'', '' WordGirl'', '' Modern Family'', ''Brooklyn Nine-Nine'' and '' We Bare Bears''. He portrayed Principal Ralph Durbin in '' A.P. Bio'' (2018–2021) and Matthew the Raven in the TV series '' The Sandman'' (2022–present). Oswalt has voiced Remy in the animated film '' Ratatouille'' (2007), various characters in the animated series ''BoJack Horseman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Tudyk
Alan Wray Tudyk ( ; born March 16, 1971) is an American actor. His film work includes roles in '' 28 Days'' (2000), '' A Knight's Tale'' (2001), '' Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story'' (2004), voice and motion capture for Sonny in '' I, Robot'' (2004), and '' 3:10 to Yuma'' (2007). He starred in the black comedy horror film '' Tucker & Dale vs. Evil'' (2010). Tudyk has also appeared in the films '' Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' (2011), '' 42'' (2013), '' Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials'' (2015) and '' Trumbo'' (2015). He has voiced characters in most Walt Disney Animation Studios films since 2012. Tudyk's television roles include Wash on the space Western drama series ''Firefly'' (2002–2003). The show ran for one season and developed a cult following after the series aired. He reprised the role in the 2005 continuation film '' Serenity'' expanding on the events of the final episode of the series. His other roles include the 2007 English black comedy film '' Death at a Funeral' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Kilner
Kevin Kilner (born May 3, 1958) is an American television and film actor. Life and career Kilner was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Dorothea, a kindergarten teacher, and Edward Kilner, who worked in advertising sales and insurance. He went to Dulaney High School in Baltimore County. He made his first television appearance on an episode of ''The Cosby Show'' in 1989. He is perhaps best known for playing Nick in '' Smart House'' as well as the protagonist in the first season of '' Earth: Final Conflict'' and Officer Dean in ''The Stoned Age.'' In 1995-96, Kilner starred in ''Almost Perfect'' as the romantic interest of Nancy Travis, who played a screenwriter, but Kilner was written out of the show in the second-season premiere. In 2009, he appeared on two episodes of the Joss Whedon show '' Dollhouse''. Kilner is an alumnus of Dulaney High School and the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. While attending Johns Hopkins he was a member of the National Champion lac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
