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Bottoms Up (Entourage)
"Bottoms Up" is the fifth episode of the seventh season of the American comedy-drama television series ''Entourage''. It is the 83rd overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Ally Musika, and directed by Dan Attias. It originally aired on HBO on August 1, 2010. The series chronicles the acting career of Vincent Chase, a young A-list movie star, and his childhood friends from Queens, New York City, as they attempt to further their nascent careers in Los Angeles. In the episode, Vince starts hanging out with his new girlfriend, Sasha Grey. Meanwhile, Ari tries to prevent Lizzie from stealing his clients, while Drama angrily confronts Bob Saget over stealing his role in the sitcom. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.85 million household viewers and gained a 1.7/5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the character development in the episo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Entourage (American TV Series)
''Entourage'' is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on HBO on July 18, 2004, and ended on September 11, 2011, after eight seasons. The series was created and largely written by Doug Ellin and chronicles the acting career of Vincent Chase, a young A-list movie star, and his childhood friends from Queens, New York City, as they attempt to further their nascent careers in Los Angeles. Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson served as the show's executive producers, and its premise is loosely based on Wahlberg's experiences as an up-and-coming film star. Wahlberg discusses "The Departed", life and career. Development According to Mark Wahlberg, ''Entourage'' was initially conceived when his assistant asked if he could film Wahlberg and his friends, calling them "hilarious." Other reports credit Eric Weinstein, a long-time friend of Wahlberg, with the idea of filming the actor's group of friends. However, according to Donnie Carroll, who was the inspiration for the T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy Drama
Comedy drama (also known by the portmanteau dramedy) is a hybrid genre of works that combine elements of comedy and Drama (film and television), drama. In film, as well as scripted television series, serious dramatic subjects (such as death, illness, betrayal, grief, etc.) are handled with realism and subtlety, while preserving a humorous tenor. The term "dramedy" began to be used in the television industry in the 1980s. Modern television comedy dramas tend to have more humour integrated into the story than the comic relief common in drama series, but usually contain a lower joke rate than sitcom, sitcoms. History In Theatre of ancient Greece, Greek theatre, plays were considered comedies or tragedies (i.e. drama): the former being light stories with a happy ending, and the latter serious stories with a sad ending. This concept even influenced Theatre of ancient Rome, Roman theatre and theatre of the Hellenistic period. Theatre of that era is thought to have long-lasting infl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Murphy (Entourage)
Eric "E" Murphy is a fictional character on the comedy-drama television series '' Entourage'' and its film sequel. He is played by Kevin Connolly. Fictional production filmography Fictional character biography Eric, Vince Chase's best friend since they were six, works as Vince's manager. Vince credits Eric for pushing him to become an actor when they were in the third grade. At Vince's request, Eric moved to Los Angeles from Queens, where he was working as a night manager at a Sbarro pizzeria. (When asked what he used to do before coming to Los Angeles, Eric often euphemistically replies that he "managed an Italian restaurant.") Feeling the increasing pressures outside of just acting, Vince wanted his best friend to help him with business and logistical decisions. Vince often says that Eric knows him better than anyone else; Rita Chase becomes known as Eric's "other mother". Eric is Catholic and of Irish descent and is reputed to have been a tough guy in his youth. In seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry Ferrara
Jerry Ferrara (born November 25, 1979) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Turtle on the HBO comedy series '' Entourage'', and starred on the Starz drama series '' Power'' as Joe Proctor. Life and career Ferrara was born in New York City and grew up in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. He is of Italian descent. He graduated from New Utrecht High School. Ferrara began studying theater in college, where he was inspired by a teacher to pursue a career in acting. An agent he met at a talent showcase encouraged him to move to Los Angeles, where he quickly landed his first role on ''The King of Queens''. Other television parts soon followed. Jerry was then cast in the independent feature ''Cross Bronx'', which premiered at the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival. In an interview about his breakout role on ''Entourage'', Ferrara revealed that when he told his friends he had landed a major part in a television pilot, they asked, "How about you get a dog who becomes your best friend and y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turtle (Entourage)
Salvatore "Turtle" Assante is a Fiction, fictional character central to the narrative of the American comedy-drama television series ''Entourage (American TV series), Entourage'', which aired from 2004 to 2011 on HBO, and its 2015 Entourage (film), film sequel. Created by Doug Ellin, the series offers a satirical glimpse into the life of a young A-list movie star and his childhood friends as they navigate the complexities of Hollywood, Los Angeles, Hollywood's social and professional labyrinths. Fictional biography In the television series "Entourage," Turtle, portrayed by Jerry Ferrara, is a character originally from Queens, New York, who is a childhood friend of the protagonist, Vincent Chase. Turtle's role in the series diverges from other main characters, as he is not initially involved in the Hollywood entertainment industry. Instead, he acts as Vincent's driver and manages various household tasks, providing a contrast to the glamorous Hollywood lifestyle depicted in the sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Dillon
Kevin Brady Dillon (born August 19, 1965) is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Johnny "Drama" Chase on the HBO comedy series '' Entourage'', Bunny in the war film ''Platoon'', and John Densmore in the musical biopic ''The Doors''. He was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award for his performance on '' Entourage''. Early life Dillon was born in New Rochelle, New York and was raised in Mamaroneck, New York. He is the son of Mary Ellen, a homemaker, and Paul Dillon, a portrait painter, sales manager, and golf coach at Fordham University. He has a sister and four brothers, one of whom is actor Matt Dillon. His paternal grandmother was the sister of comic strip artist Alex Raymond, the creator of ''Flash Gordon'' and Jim Raymond, a cartoonist. He is of Irish American descent. He graduated from Mamaroneck High School. Career Dillon began acting in both television and films in the 1980s. In 1983, Dillon played Arnold Norberry in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny "Drama" Chase
Jonathan "Drama" Chase is a fictional character in the comedy-drama television series ''Entourage (American TV series), Entourage'' and Entourage (film), its film sequel. Kevin Dillon portrays his character. He is often addressed by other characters as Johnny Drama or Drama, but is credited in his movies and TV shows as "Johnny Chase". Fictional biography Drama is the older half-brother of popular actor Vincent Chase. Drama has been a A-list, C-list actor for most of his career, best known for his starring role as Tarvold in the cult television series ''Viking Quest''. Later in ''Entourage'', he is cast in another series, ''Five Towns'', which scores 16 million viewers on its premiere. He left the hit show after a run-in with a TV executive. Not long after, he was given a holding deal by the network for his own show. In the first season of ''Entourage'', Drama has not had a serious acting gig for three years. Instead, he is Vincent's chef and personal trainer, fitness consulta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
