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Anthony Edwards (actor)
Anthony Charles Edwards (born July 19, 1962) is an American actor, director, and producer. He played Dr. Mark Greene on the first eight seasons of '' ER'', for which he received a Golden Globe Award and six Screen Actors Guild Awards, and was nominated for four consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards. He has appeared in various films and television series, including '' Fast Times at Ridgemont High'', ''Top Gun'', ''Zodiac'', '' Gotcha!'', '' Miracle Mile'', '' Revenge of the Nerds'', '' Planes'', ''Northern Exposure'', and '' Designated Survivor''. Early life Edwards was born in Santa Barbara, California, the son of Erika Kem Edwards Plack (née Weber), an artist/landscape painter, and Peter Edwards, an architect to whom he was one of five children. His maternal grandfather was designer Kem Weber. He is partly of German and Irish descent. He received a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in England and studied theater at the University of Southern California. Career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara (, meaning ) is a coastal city in Santa Barbara County, California, of which it is also the county seat. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States excepting Alaska, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara's climate is often described as Mediterranean climate, Mediterranean, and the city has been dubbed "The American Riviera". According to the 2020 United States census, 2020 U.S. census, the city's population was 88,665. In addition to being a popular tourist and resort destination, the city has a diverse economy that includes a large service sector, education, technology, health care, finance, agriculture, manufacturing, and local government. In 2004, the service sector accounted for 35% of local employment. Area institutions of higher learning include the University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College, Westmont Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Designated Survivor (TV Series)
''Designated Survivor'' is an American political thriller drama television series created by David Guggenheim. It aired for three seasons, beginning on ABC and then exclusively on Netflix for the third and final season. Kiefer Sutherland stars as Thomas Kirkman, an American academic named as the designated survivor for the State of the Union address, who suddenly ascends from the position of U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to President of the United States after an explosion kills everyone ahead of him in the presidential line of succession. Kirkman deals with his inexperience as head of state while looking to uncover the truth behind the attack. The project skipped the pilot stage. It was ordered straight to series on December 14, 2015, with a formal announcement on May 6, 2016. The first episode premiered on September 21, 2016, to an audience of over 10 million viewers. Eight days later, a full-season order was announced. The series was renewed for a seco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pet Sematary Two
''Pet Sematary Two'' is a 1992 American supernatural horror film directed by Mary Lambert and written by Richard Outten. It is the sequel to the film ''Pet Sematary'' (1989), which was based on Stephen King's 1983 novel of the same name and the second film in the ''Pet Sematary'' film series. The film stars Edward Furlong, Anthony Edwards, and Clancy Brown. ''Pet Sematary Two'' was theatrically released in the United States on August 28, 1992, by Paramount Pictures and grossed $17.1 million worldwide. It received negative reviews from critics. Plot A few years after the events of the first film and following the accidental death of his mother Renee, 13-year-old Jeff Matthews and his veterinarian father, Chase, move to Ludlow, Maine, his mother's hometown. He's introduced to the belligerent town sheriff, Gus Gilbert, and his stepson, Drew, whom Gus abuses relentlessly. Jeff also draws the ire of local bully Clyde Parker, who tells him the story of the Creed family and the l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Downtown (film)
''Downtown'' is a 1990 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Richard Benjamin. The film starred Anthony Edwards, Forest Whitaker, Penelope Ann Miller and Joe Pantoliano. Plot Police Officer Alex Kearney is a patrolman in Bryn Mawr, an affluent, plush suburb of Philadelphia—until he stops an important businessman and his account of the incident is not believed. As punishment, he is assigned to work Downtown, considered the most dangerous, high-crime precinct in the city. Everyone at the precinct is certain that the 'by the book' suburban, pampered cop is going to get himself (and whoever is assigned as his partner), killed. Sergeant Dennis Curren draws the unfortunate 'babysitting' assignment. However, when Alex's best friend is killed investigating a stolen car, Alex throws the book out the window tracking down the killer. Cast * Anthony Edwards as Officer Alex Kearney * Forest Whitaker as Sergeant Dennis Curren * Penelope Ann Miller as Lori Mitchell * J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nerds In Paradise
A nerd is a person who is intellectually knowledgeable or bright, but socially inept. Nerd(s) or The Nerd(s) may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Fictional characters * Nerd, a fictional creature from Dr. Seuss's 1950 book '' If I Ran the Zoo'' * The Nerd, a character from the Adult Swim animated series ''Robot Chicken'' * The Nerd, the main character in the ''Angry Video Game Nerd'' web series that started in 2004 Television * FC Nerds, reality television sports franchise * '' Nerds FC'', a 2006 Australian television soccer documentary series * '' The Nerds'', a 1979 series of ''Saturday Night Live'' sketches Other media * '' N.E.R.D.S.'', a book series * ''The Nerd'' (play), a 1981 Broadway comedy play written by Larry Shue * N.E.R.D., a rock/hip hop group fronted by Pharrell Williams * '' Nerds 2.0.1'', a 1998 documentary film * ''NERD'', a science and technology journal published by students of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Businesses * NERD (television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maverick
Maverick or Maveric may refer to: History * Maverick (animal), an unbranded range animal, derived from U.S. cattleman Samuel Maverick Aviation * AEA Maverick, an Australian single-seat sportsplane design * General Aviation Design Bureau T-32 Maverick, a Ukrainian ultralight trike design * I-Fly Maverick, a US powered-parachute flying vehicle under development by the Indigenous People's Technology and Education Center * Murphy Maverick, a Canadian light aircraft design * AGM-65 Maverick, a US guided air-to-surface missile * Airbus MAVERIC, a European sub-scale blended wing body prototype Computing * Maverick Framework, a model-view-controller framework for Java * Maverick Meerkat, the version 10.10 of Ubuntu * OS X Mavericks, the tenth major release of Apple's OS X operating system Film and television * ''The Maverick'', a 1952 Western film starring Wild Bill Elliott * ''Maverick'' (TV series), an American western series starring James Garner and Jack Kelly ** ''Maveric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaron And Adam Weis
Aaron Weis and Adam Weis (sometimes misspelled ''Weiss'') are American former child actors and school teachers. They are known for sharing the role of four-year-old ''Bradley Bradshaw'' in the 1986 film ''Top Gun''. Scenes with them were reprised in the 2022 sequel '' Top Gun: Maverick'', featuring Miles Teller in the role of grown-up Bradley Bradshaw. Life The Weis brothers come from San Diego, born to Dennis and Martha Weis. In 1985, they were hired for the film ''Top Gun'' starring Tom Cruise after winning a movie casting, held at Point Loma for four-year-old identical twins. Taking turns on set for three days of filming, they played the young ''Bradley Bradshaw'', son of ''Nick "Goose" Bradshaw'' ( Anthony Edwards) and his wife Carole ( Meg Ryan), in three appearances. The first one shows Carole and Bradley uniting with Goose at the airport. Another scene in Kansas City Barbeque has Bradley sitting on the piano where his father plays " Great Balls of Fire". The brothers wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meg Ryan
Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra (born November 19, 1961), known by her stage name Meg Ryan, is an American actress. Known for her leading roles as quirky, charismatic women since the late 1980s, Ryan is particularly recognized for her work in romantic comedies, a genre she dominated during the 1980s and 1990s. Dubbed "America's Sweetheart" by the media, she became one of Hollywood's most bankable stars of the latter decade. She made her acting debut in 1981 in the drama film ''Rich and Famous''. She joined the cast of the CBS soap opera ''As the World Turns'' in 1982. In the 1980s, Ryan appeared in ''Top Gun'' (1986), ''Promised Land'' (1987), and the Rob Reiner-directed romantic comedy '' When Harry Met Sally...'' (1989), for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination. A prolific actress through the 1990s and 2000s, Ryan starred in '' Joe Versus the Volcano'' (1990), ''The Doors'' (1991), ''Sleepless in Seattle'' (1993), '' When a Man Loves a Woman'' (1994), ''French Kiss' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Cruise
Thomas Cruise Mapother IV (born July 3, 1962) is an American actor and film producer. Regarded as a Cinema of the United States, Hollywood icon, he has received List of awards and nominations received by Tom Cruise, various accolades, including an Honorary Palme d'Or and three Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for four Academy Awards. As of 2018, Tom Cruise filmography, his films have grossed over worldwide, placing him among the List of highest-grossing actors, highest-grossing actors of all time. One of Hollywood's most bankable stars, he is consistently one of the world's List of highest-paid film actors, highest-paid actors. Cruise began acting in the early 1980s and made his breakthrough with leading roles in ''Risky Business'' (1983) and ''Top Gun'' (1986), the latter earning him a reputation as a sex symbol. Critical acclaim came with his roles in the dramas ''The Color of Money'' (1986), ''Rain Man'' (1988), and ''Born on the Fourth of July (film), Born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lieutenant (junior Grade)
Lieutenant junior grade is a junior commissioned officer rank used in a number of navies. United States Lieutenant (junior grade), commonly abbreviated as LTJG or, historically, Lt. (j.g.) (as well as variants of both abbreviations), is a junior commissioned officer rank of the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard, the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps). LTJG has a US military pay grade of O-2,10 USC 5501 Navy: grades above chief warrant officer, W–5 Pay grades: assignment to; general rules and a [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sure Thing
''The Sure Thing'' is a 1985 American romantic comedy Christmas road film directed by Rob Reiner and starring John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Viveca Lindfors, and Nicollette Sheridan. The film chronicles the cross-country journey of college students Walter Gibson (Cusack) and Alison Bradbury (Zuniga) as they make their way from New England to Los Angeles over Christmas break, each in an effort to meet their ideal romantic match. Released theatrically in the spring of 1985, ''The Sure Thing'' received mostly favorable reviews from film critics, who commended it for its traditional comedic structure, with some likening it to a modern version of Frank Capra's ''It Happened One Night'' (1934), though Reiner himself stated that the parallels between the two films were unintentional. Plot High school senior Walter "Gib" Gibson and his best friend Lance are celebrating the fact they are moving on to college, but all Gib can do is lament the fact that he has lost his touch with women. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Southern California
The University of Southern California (USC, SC, or Southern Cal) is a Private university, private research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1880 by Robert M. Widney, it is the oldest private research university in California, and has an enrollment of more than 49,000 students. The university is composed of one Liberal arts education, liberal arts school, the University of Southern California academics, Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and 22 Undergraduate education, undergraduate, Graduate school, graduate, and professional schools, enrolling roughly 21,000 undergraduate and 28,500 Postgraduate education, post-graduate students from all fifty U.S. states and more than 115 countries. It is a member of the Association of American Universities, which it joined in 1969. USC sponsors a variety of intercollegiate sports and competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Big Ten Conference. Members of USC's sports ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
