Blue Bloods (season 11)
The eleventh season of ''Blue Bloods'', a police procedural drama series created by Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess, premiered on CBS December 4, 2020. Due to production schedules being shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic, the season is reduced to 16 episodes, with the two hour season finale having aired May 14. On April 15, 2021, CBS renewed ''Blue Bloods'' for a twelfth season. Cast Donnie Wahlberg (Danny Reagan), Bridget Moynahan (Erin Reagan), Will Estes (Jamie Reagan), and Len Cariou (Henry Reagan) are first credited. Tom Selleck (Frank Reagan) receives an "and" billing at the close of the main title sequence. This marks the first time since season 4 that Sami Gayle is not in the opening credits; she made one guest appearance in season 11. Marisa Ramirez, as Danny's partner Detective Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray, as Jamie's former partner (now wife) Eddie Janko-Reagan, continue to receive "also starring" billing for season 11. Gregory Jbara as Deputy Commissioner of Public ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Blue Bloods
''Blue Bloods'' is an American police procedural drama (film and television), drama television series that aired on CBS from September 24, 2010, to December 13, 2024, across 14 seasons and 293 episodes. Its main characters were members of the fictional Reagan family, an American, Irish Catholics, Irish Catholic family in New York City with a history of work in law enforcement. ''Blue Bloods'' stars Tom Selleck as New York City Police Commissioner Frank Reagan; other main cast members include Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes and Len Cariou for all 14 seasons, plus Amy Carlson (seasons 1–7), Sami Gayle (seasons 1–10), as well as Marisa Ramirez (regular since season 4) and Vanessa Ray (regular since season 5). The show was filmed on location in New York City. The series debuted on September 24, 2010, with episodes airing on Fridays following ''CSI: NY'' before being moved to Wednesdays at 10:00 pm ET/PT for a four-week tryout. After four weeks, it returned to i ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Frank Reagan (Blue Bloods)
Francis Xavier Reagan is a fictional character from the TV series ''Blue Bloods'' portrayed by Tom Selleck. In the series, Reagan is the New York City Police Commissioner, the son of a former Commissioner, and the patriarch of a family of police officers and others involved in aspects of the city's criminal justice system. Selleck's performance in the role has been critically praised, but the character has been criticized by some for presenting an overly positive view of law enforcement administration. Character analysis and reception Selleck mentioned that he was drawn to the project because of the strong pilot script, though he was concerned about becoming involved in an ongoing series because he did not want to compromise his commitment to the Jesse Stone television movies. The New York ''Daily News'' praised Selleck's performance in the role, drawing comparisons between Selleck's characters Jesse Stone and Frank Reagan, saying that both Reagan and Stone are moral, principl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Brian Burns (screenwriter)
Brian Burns is an American screenwriter and producer. Career After graduating from college, Burns moved to Washington, D.C., to pursue a career in political journalism. He served as a copy writer and Segment Producer while covering Capitol Hill and the Clinton White House for ''The Fox Morning News'' at the Washington, D.C., affiliate WTTG. Burns then wrote and produced the popular political roundtable discussion, '' Off the Record'', which aired as part of ''The Fox Morning News''. Burns then returned to New York City, where he made the transition from political journalism to Hollywood screenwriter. Along with his brother, he created '' That's Life'' and '' The Fighting Fitzgeralds'', which starred Brian Dennehy and Connie Britton. In 2002, Brian wrote and directed '' You Stupid Man'', starring David Krumholtz, Milla Jovovich, William Baldwin, and Denise Richards. Burns spent the next several years in Los Angeles while serving as a writer and Supervising Producer on the H ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Leonard Goldberg
Leonard J. Goldberg (January 24, 1934 – December 4, 2019) was an American film and television producer. He had his own production company, Panda Productions (formerly Mandy Films, and earlier Daydream Productions when he was working with Jerry Weintraub). He served as head of programming for ABC, and was president of 20th Century Fox. Goldberg was also the executive producer of the CBS series '' Blue Bloods''. Early life and education Goldberg was born on January 24, 1934, to a Jewish family, the son of Jean (née Smith) and William Goldberg. He was a graduate of New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania where he received a B.S. in economics in 1955. Career As a producer, he was responsible for producing several television films, including the Peabody Award–winning '' Brian's Song'' (1971) and '' The Boy in the Plastic Bubble'' (1976); the latter helping to launch John Travolta's movie career. He also produced a str ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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David Michael Barrett
David Michael Barrett (born April 3, 1971) is an American screenwriter and film producer in Los Angeles, California. Best known for his films '' Bad Actress'', '' Such Good People'' and '' Kiss Me, Kill Me'', his play ''Brentwood'' was featured in Noah Wyle's Blank Theatre Company's Living Room Series of new works. He is an alumnus of Outfest's Screenwriting Lab, and has been a mentor at the International Academy of Film and Television, where he is on the advisory board. Prior to writing, Barrett spent over a dozen years in drama development at Warner Bros. TV, where he worked with writer/producers James Duff ''The Closer,'' Deborah Joy LeVine ''The New Adventures of Lois & Clark'', among others. Screenwriter ''Bad Actress'' (2011) '' Bad Actress'' is a dark comedy about has-been TV star, Alyssa Rampart-Pillage ( Beth Broderick), whose career is restarted when she’s accused of murdering her husband, Bernie ( Chris Mulkey). The film premiered at the Miami International Film ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lyle Lovett
Lyle Pearce Lovett (born November 1, 1957) Lyle Lovett Pageat Allmusic – Lovett's Genre and Styles. Retrieved February 2, 2007 is an American country singer and actor. Active since 1980, he has recorded 14 albums and released 25 singles to date, including his highest entry, the number 10 chart hit on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart, "Cowboy Man". Lovett has won four Grammy Awards, including Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. His most recent album is ''12th of June'', released in 2022. Early life Lovett was born in Houston; he and his family lived in the nearby community of Klein. He is the son of William Pearce and Bernell Louise (née Klein) Lovett, a marketing executive and training specialist, respectively. Lyle grew up in the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. He graduated from Texas A&M University with Bachelor of Arts degrees in German and journalism in 1980. In the early 1980s, he often played solo acoustic sets at the small bars j ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Whoopi Goldberg
Caryn Elaine Johnson (born November 13, 1955), known professionally as Whoopi Goldberg (), is an American actor, comedian, author, and television personality.Kuchwara, Michael (AP Drama Writer)"Whoopi Goldberg: A One-Woman Character Parade". ''The Fremont News-Messenger''. November 29, 1984. Retrieved January 22, 2021. "I'm an actor. That's what I do. I'm not a stand-up comic ... I do characters. I'm very good. I'll be better. But right now I'm a very good actor." The recipient of numerous accolades, she is one of few people to receive an Emmy Award, Grammy Award, Academy Award, and Tony Award, collectively known as the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony). In 2001, she received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Goldberg began her career on stage in 1983 with her one-woman show, ''Spook Show'', which transferred to Broadway under the title ''Whoopi Goldberg'', running from 1984 to 1985. She won a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for the recording of the show. Her film ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bonnie Somerville
Bonnie Somerville (born February 26, 1974) is an American actress and singer. She has had roles in a number of movies and television series, most notably as Mona in ''Friends''; she has also appeared in ''NYPD Blue'', ''Grosse Pointe'', ''The O.C.'', ''Cashmere Mafia'', '' Without a Paddle'', and '' Golden Boy''. She starred as Dr. Christa Lorenson in season one of the CBS medical drama '' Code Black''. Early life Somerville was born and grew up in Brooklyn. She started acting and singing at a young age, appearing in high school plays at Poly Prep Country Day School in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Somerville studied Musical Theater at Boston College. At age 22 she moved to Los Angeles, assembled a band and got an agent. Career Somerville's first acting job was as an extra in the 1996 film ''City Hall''. She had a lead role as Lyne Danner in the CBS miniseries '' Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story'' (1999), in which she also sang. In 2000, Somerville starred in the se ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Stephanie Kurtzuba
Stephanie Kurtzuba (born March 20, 1972) is an American film, television, and theater actress. She is best known for her roles in the films '' The Wolf of Wall Street'' (2013), '' Annie'' (2014), and ''The Irishman'' (2019), and on television in recurring roles on ''The Good Wife'' and ''Blue Bloods''. Early life and education Kurtzuba was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, where she graduated from Omaha Central High School.Leo Adam Biga"From Bowling Alley, to Broadway, and Back,"''Omaha Magazine'', August 8, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2022 Growing up, she performed in local theater productions, with her first role at the age of 10 as an orphan pickpocket in the musical '' Oliver'', and won the Miss Nebraska Pre-Teen pageant.Bob Fischbach"Central grad, 'Annie,' 'Wolf of Wall Street' actress also co-owns Omaha bowling alley,"''Omaha World-Herald'', December 23, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2022 She briefly attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she studied journalism, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Callie Thorne
Callie Thorne is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Dani Santino on the USA Network series '' Necessary Roughness''. She is also known for past work such as her roles on '' Homicide: Life on the Street'' as Detective Laura Ballard, a role she held for two seasons, and the movie '' Homicide: The Movie'', as well as for playing Sheila Keefe on '' Rescue Me'' and Elena McNulty in ''The Wire''. Life and career Thorne was born in Boston, Massachusetts and is of Armenian descent. She studied theater and dramatic literature at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts and at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City. In addition to ''Rescue Me'', Thorne has made guest appearances on television series such as '' ER'' (2005–2006); '' Law & Order: Criminal Intent'', episode "Silver Lining", (2004); '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' (2003–2019); ''The Wire'' (2002–2008); ''Prison Break'' (2006); ''Royal Pains'' (2009); '' ''White C ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Peter Hermann (actor)
Peter Hermann (born August 15, 1967) is an American actor. He may be best known for his roles as Charles Brooks in '' Younger'', Trevor Langan in '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', and Jack Boyle in ''Blue Bloods''. Hermann is the husband of fellow ''Law & Order'' franchise actor Mariska Hargitay, series lead of '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit''. Early life Hermann was born in New York City to German parents and moved to Germany when he was two months old. He lived in Germany until he was 10; he then learned English upon returning to the United States, thereby becoming bilingual. He attended Yale University. After college, he taught high school English through Teach For America. He also previously worked as a fact-checker for ''Vanity Fair''. Career Hermann had brief stints on a variety of television shows that include the soap opera ''Guiding Light'' (1997–1998), the ABC Family show '' Beautiful People'' (2006) and the Lifetime original series ''Angela's Eyes'' (20 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lauren Patten
Lauren Marie Patten (born September 22, 1992) is an American actress, singer, and writer best known for originating the role of Jo in the Broadway musical ''Jagged Little Pill'', as well as playing Officer Rachel Witten in the crime series ''Blue Bloods''. For her performance in ''Jagged Little Pill'', Patten won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Early life and education Patten grew up in Downers Grove, Illinois. She started acting at four, and because of this early start to her career, started homeschooling in seventh grade. Patten briefly attended New York University and University of Southern California before graduating from The New School with a BA in Creative Writing. Patten came out as bisexual and queer in 2018. Career Patten started doing commercials at age four and began to perform in community theatre soon afterwards. She made her professional theatre debut when she was 12-years-old, in the Goodman Theatre's production of ''A Christmas Caro ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |