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The Master Of Disguise
''The Master of Disguise'' is a 2002 American adventure comedy film directed by Perry Andelin Blake in his directorial debut, written by Dana Carvey and Harris Goldberg, and starring Carvey, Brent Spiner, Jennifer Esposito, Harold Gould and James Brolin. The film was produced by Carvey's fellow ''Saturday Night Live'' alumnus, Adam Sandler, through his Happy Madison production company. It tells the story of a man who is trained to become a "Master of Disguise" by his grandfather when a master criminal kidnaps his parents. The film grossed $43.4 million on a $16 million budget but was panned by critics, having a 1% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have called it one of the worst movies ever made. Plot In 1979 Palermo, Italy, Fabbrizio Disguisey, the latest in a long line of secret agents known as "Masters of Disguise", breaks up a smuggling ring run by the evil Devlin Bowman while disguised as Bo Derek. Not wanting his infant son Pistachio to receive the same dang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sid Ganis
Sidney (Sid) Ganis (born January 8, 1940) is an American motion picture executive and producer who has produced such films as '' Big Daddy'', '' Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo'', '' Mr. Deeds'', ''The Master of Disguise'' and '' Akeelah and the Bee, Bang: The Bert Berns Story and Olympia.'' On August 23, 2005, Ganis was elected President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, serving a total of four consecutive one–year terms. Prior to these roles, Ganis participated in a multitude of organizations including: serving on the board of directors at Marvel Entertainment for ten years until its sale to Disney in 2009, Center Theater Group from 1989 to 1995, Direct Sports Network (formerly DeskSite) as well as on the Boards of Film Independent, SF FILM, the Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive (Bay Area), and various film festivals and film organizations around the country. He currently serves as vice president of The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Earl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Films Considered The Worst
The films listed below have been cited by a variety of notable critics in varying media sources as being among the worst films ever made. Examples of such sources include Metacritic, Roger Ebert's list of most-hated films, ''The Golden Turkey Awards'', ''Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide'', Rotten Tomatoes, pop culture writer Nathan Rabin's '' My World of Flops'', the Stinkers Bad Movie Awards, the cult TV series ''Mystery Science Theater 3000'' (alongside spinoffs ''Cinematic Titanic'' and '' RiffTrax'') and the Golden Raspberry Awards (aka the "Razzies"). Films on these lists are generally feature-length films that are commercial/artistic in nature (intended to turn a profit, express personal statements or both), professionally or independently produced (as opposed to amateur productions), and released in theaters, then on television, or more recently through video on demand or streaming services. 1930s ''Maniac'' (1934) ''Maniac'', also known as ''Sex Maniac'', is an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virginia Hawkins
Virginia Hawkins (February 1, 1934 - March 27, 2020) was an American actress, who remains best known for her role in the 1980s television series ''Dynasty'' as maid Jeanette Robbins. She also appeared regularly in the series '' Medical Center'' and made guest appearances on shows such as ''The Love Boat'', ''Vega$'', '' Trapper John M.D.'', and ''Murder She Wrote''. Career 1960s to 1970s In 1969, she had a small part in the "Lucy And Carol Burnett" episode of '' Here's Lucy''. She had a part in the 1970 biker exploitation film '' Cycle Savages'' that starred Bruce Dern, Chris Robinson, Melody Patterson, and Lee Chandler. In 1973, she appeared in ''Hawkins: Death and the Maiden,'' a TV movie that served as the pilot An aircraft pilot or aviator is a person who controls the flight of an aircraft by operating its directional flight controls. Some other aircrew members, such as navigators or flight engineers, are also considered aviators, because they a ... for the serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ted Rooney
Ted Rooney (born September 22, 1960) is an American actor and educator, known for his role as Morey Dell on ''Gilmore Girls'', neonatologist Dr. Tabash on '' ER'', and John McGarrigle on the HBO series '' Boardwalk Empire''. Early life and education Rooney was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He is the seventh of nine children. He graduated from Grant High School, where his father, Ed Rooney, was a teacher and basketball coach. Rooney completed his undergraduate degree in theater at Lewis & Clark College and received his MFA in acting at Temple University Temple University (Temple or TU) is a public state-related research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1884 by the Baptist minister Russell Conwell and his congregation Grace Baptist Church of Philadelphia then calle .... Career After college, Rooney played semi-pro basketball in Germany. He lived for six years in New York City pursuing theater, and he lived ten years in Los Angeles cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Loughran
Jonathan Loughran is an American actor who is in most Happy Madison films with his friend and actor Adam Sandler. He is Sandler's longtime friend and assistant, who has at least 40 credits with Sandler to his name. Filmography * ''Sexbomb'' (1989) as Barry * ''Bulletproof'' (1996) as Rookie Cop * '' The Waterboy'' (1998) as Lyle Robideaux * '' Big Daddy'' (1999) as Mike * '' Late Last Night'' (1999) as Nitro * '' Little Nicky'' (2000) as John * '' Undeclared'' (2001) as Himself * '' Punch-Drunk Love'' (2002) as Wrong Number * '' The Master of Disguise'' (2002) as Security Guard * '' Eight Crazy Nights'' (2002) as Cop #1 (voice) * ''National Security'' (2003) as Sarcastic Cop * '' Anger Management'' (2003) as Nate * '' Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star'' (2003) as Himself * '' Kill Bill: Volume 1'' (2003) as Trucker * ''50 First Dates'' (2004) as Jennifer * '' Kill Bill: Volume 2'' (2004) as Trucker * '' Grandma's Boy'' (2006) as Josh * '' The Benchwarmers'' (2006) as B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria Canals-Barrera
Maria Canals-Barrera (; born September 28, 1966) is an American actress. She is known for starring as Theresa Russo in the Disney Channel series '' Wizards of Waverly Place'' (2007–2012), Connie Torres in '' Camp Rock'' (2008) and '' Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam'' (2010), and Daniela in the ABC comedy series '' Cristela'' (2014–2015). Canals-Barrera has voiced Shayera Hol/Hawkgirl in a lead role in '' Justice League'' (2001–2004) and ''Justice League Unlimited'' (2004–2006) and in a guest appearance in '' Static Shock'' as part of the DC Animated Universe, Sunset Boulevardez in '' The Proud Family'' (2001–2005) and Paulina in ''Danny Phantom'' (2004–2007). Early life Canals-Barrera was born and raised in Miami, Florida, to Cuban parents of Catalan descent. Canals-Barrera also speaks Spanish and took drama classes in junior high school. Canals-Barrera graduated from Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School before winning a theatrical scholarship to the University ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Johnston
Jay Johnston (born October 22, 1968) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his work as a writer and cast member on ''Mr. Show with Bob and David'' and for his roles on ''The Sarah Silverman Program, Arrested Development,'' and ''Bob's Burgers''. Early life and education Johnston was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in acting from Columbia College Chicago in 1993. Career After graduating from college, Johnston later joined the Chicago Second City's touring comedy for a number of years and also performed in stage shows at the Annoyance Theater in Chicago. From 1995 to 1998, Johnston worked as a sketch actor and writer on all four seasons of ''Mr. Show with Bob and David''. After the conclusion of ''Mr. Show'', Johnston had a recurring role on ''Arrested Development'', as well as appearing in films such as '' Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy'' and ''Bicentennial Man''. Johnston and fellow ''Mr. Show'' regulars Din ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Bailey Smith
Michael Bailey Smith (born November 2, 1957) is an American actor. He is best known for his appearances on the television series ''Charmed'', where he played Belthazor, a Grimlock leader and Shax. Early life Smith was born in Alpena, Michigan, to an Air Force family, which lived in Tehran, Iran, during his last two years of high school. He graduated from Tehran American School. After working for Westinghouse, he joined the United States Army where he served in the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper. He then attended college at Eastern Michigan University, where his athletic talents earned him a spot as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys in 1985. Smith's football career was cut short by injury and he returned to Eastern Michigan University, where in 1988 he earned a bachelor of science degree in computer aided design. Career Smith stumbled upon acting when he accompanied a friend to an audition for the 1989 film '' A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child''. Sm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edie McClurg
Edith Marie McClurg (born July 23, 1945) is an American actress and comedian. She has played supporting roles in the films ''Carrie'' (1976), ''Ferris Bueller's Day Off'' (1986), and ''Elvira: Mistress of the Dark'' (1988), and bit parts in ''Cheech and Chong's Next Movie'' (1980), ''Mr. Mom'' (1983), '' Back to School'' (1986), ''Planes, Trains and Automobiles'' (1987), ''A River Runs Through It'' (1992), '' Natural Born Killers'' (1994), and ''Flubber'' (1997). On television, McClurg regularly performed on ''The David Letterman Show'', before playing Bonnie Brindle in ''Small Wonder'' (1985–1987) and Mrs. Patty Poole on ''The Hogan Family'' (1986–1991). As a one-off character, she has appeared in ''Alice'', ''Mr. Belvedere'', ''The Golden Girls'', ''Roseanne'', ''Full House'', ''Seinfeld'', ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch'', ''Malcolm in the Middle'', ''Hannah Montana'', '' Crashbox'' and ''Portlandia''. Since 1977, she has also appeared in numerous commercials. As a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dylan And Cole Sprouse
Dylan Thomas Sprouse and Cole Mitchell Sprouse (born August 4, 1992) are American actors. They are twins and are sometimes referred to as the Sprouse brothers or Sprouse Bros. Their first major theatrical film role was in the 1999 comedy '' Big Daddy'', in which they co-starred with Adam Sandler. They later appeared in several television sitcoms and starred in the television film ''I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus'' and straight-to-DVD '' Just for Kicks''. From 2005 until 2008, they starred in the Disney Channel sitcom ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody''. As a result of the series' success, the media has termed them "heartthrobs" and "overwhelming draws" among preteen and teen audiences. The following year, the brothers launched a franchise known as the Sprouse Bros brand, which included a clothing line, book series and magazine. The majority of the Sprouses' franchise ended in 2008, except for their clothing line. ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'' was retooled in 2008 as ''The S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Costa Rica
Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( es, República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, and maritime border with Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. It has a population of around five million in a land area of . An estimated 333,980 people live in the capital and largest city, San José, with around two million people in the surrounding metropolitan area. The sovereign state is a unitary presidential constitutional republic. It has a long-standing and stable democracy and a highly educated workforce. The country spends roughly 6.9% of its budget (2016) on education, compared to a global average of 4.4%. Its economy, once heavily dependent on agriculture, has diversified to include sectors such as finance, corporate services for foreign companies, phar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States Constitution
The Constitution of the United States is the Supremacy Clause, supreme law of the United States, United States of America. It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, in 1789. Originally comprising seven articles, it delineates the national frame of government. Its first three articles embody the doctrine of the separation of powers, whereby the federal government of the United States, federal government is divided into three branches: the United States Congress, legislative, consisting of the bicameralism, bicameral United States Congress, Congress (Article One of the United States Constitution, Article I); the Federal government of the United States#Executive branch, executive, consisting of the President of the United States, president and subordinate officers (Article Two of the United States Constitution, Article II); and the Federal judiciary of the United States, judicial, consisting of the Supreme Court of the United States, Supreme C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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