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Bringing Down The House (film)
''Bringing Down the House'' is a 2003 American comedy film written by Jason Filardi and directed by Adam Shankman and starring Steve Martin and Queen Latifah alongside Eugene Levy, Jean Smart, and Joan Plowright. The film features Martin as Peter Sanderson, a lonely lawyer who meets a woman on the Internet, only to learn she has escaped prison to prove her innocence. She then proceeds to wreak havoc on his own upper-class life. The film was released on March 7, 2003 by Touchstone Pictures and was distributed by Buena Vista Pictures. Plot Peter Sanderson is a workaholic tax attorney, separated from his wife Kate and often too busy for their children, Sarah and Georgie. Peter arranges a blind date at his home with Charlene Morton, a woman he has been chatting with online. Misled by her photograph and description, he is shocked to discover that she is actually a felon who corresponded with him from prison. Charlene tries to blackmail Peter into clearing her name of armed robbery, cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Shankman
Adam Michael Shankman (born November 27, 1964) is an American film director, producer, writer, dancer, author, actor, and choreographer. He was a permanent judge on seasons 6–7 of the television program ''So You Think You Can Dance (American TV series), So You Think You Can Dance''. He began his professional career in musical theatre, musical theater and was a dancer in music videos for Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson. Shankman has choreographed dozens of films and directed several feature-length films, including ''A Walk to Remember'', ''Bringing Down the House (film), Bringing Down the House'', ''The Pacifier'', and the musicals ''Hairspray (2007 film), Hairspray, Rock of Ages (2012 film), Rock of Ages'' and ''Disenchanted (film), Disenchanted''. His company, Offspring Entertainment (which he co-owns with his sister), produces films and television for various studios and networks. Shankman is also currently co-writing young adult novels for Simon & Schuster imprint Atheneum Book ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Harris (actor)
Steve Harris (born December 3, 1965) is an American actor. He has played Eugene Young on the legal drama ''The Practice'', Detective Isaiah "Bird" Freeman on the NBC drama '' Awake'', and Charles McCarter in Tyler Perry’s ''Diary of a Mad Black Woman''. For ''The Practice'', Harris was twice nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Early life Harris was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John Henry Harris, a bus driver and Mattie Harris, a housewife. He is the older brother of actor Wood Harris. He attended St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois, a private school with a reputation for developing star athletes. Harris was a running back, and later played linebacker for Northern Illinois University, where he studied drama. His athletic career was cut short due to a torn ligament in his ankle. After graduating from Northern Illinois University in 1989, Harris obtained a master's degree in acting at the Unive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by the Disney Music Group which focuses on pop, rock, alternative, hip hop and country genres, also specializing in recordings for a more mature audience not suitable for the flagship Walt Disney Records label. Founded in December 1989, its current roster includes Sofia Carson, Tini, Area21, Queen, Little Image, Almost Monday, Joywave, Andy Grammer, Adrian Lyles, Freya Skye, and Kenzie. The label also releases soundtrack albums and digital releases from Marvel Studios, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, ABC, National Geographic, Hulu, 20th Television, FX, and ESPN since their acquisitions by The Walt Disney Company. History 1989–1995: Founding and early years Hollywood Records was founded in December 1989 by Michael Eisner, then-CEO of The Walt Disney Company, as a way of expanding the company's music operations by looking to develop and promote the careers of a wide variety of artists in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelly Price
Kelly Cherelle Price (born April 4, 1973) is an American R&B and gospel singer. Beginning her career in 1992, Price originally performed backing vocals for Mariah Carey on multiple songs, including Carey's ''Billboard'' Hot 100-number one singles " All I Want for Christmas Is You" and "Fantasy." Price rose to wider prominence in 1997 following her uncredited performances on the number-one single " Mo Money Mo Problems" by the Notorious B.I.G. and the top-five single " Feel So Good" by Mase, prompting her to record as a lead artist. Her debut studio album, ''Soul of a Woman'' (1998), received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); its lead single, " Friend of Mine" (featuring R. Kelly and Ronald Isley) peaked within the top 20 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Price guest featured alongside Faith Evans on Whitney Houston's 1998 single " Heartbreak Hotel," which peaked at number two on the chart and earned a Grammy Award nomination for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victor Webster
Victor Webster (born February 7, 1973) is a Canadian actor. He is known for being the second actor to play Nicholas Alamain on the NBC daytime soap ''Days of Our Lives''"Ex-Calgarian Victor Webster never misses a Stampede" by Lilana Novakovich, ''Calgary Herald'' (22 August 1999) inal EditionRetrieved from from 1999 to 2000, and for his roles as the mutant Brennan Mulwray in '' Mutant X'', Coop the cupid on ''Charmed'' and detective Carlos Fonnegra in '' Continuum''. He is also known for his portrayal of Mathayus of Akkad / The Scorpion King in '' The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption'' (2012) and '' The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power'' (2015). Early life Webster is the son of Roswitha, a hair stylist, and John ("Jack") Webster, a police officer. As a teenager, his behaviour often got him into trouble. To find a more productive outlet, he started studying martial arts and eventually became a teacher of this, earning an undefeated record as an amateur kickboxer and heav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Lutz
Matthew Christopher "Matt" Lutz (born October 15, 1978) is an American film, television, and theater actor. Early life and education Lutz was born in Anderson, Indiana, and moved with his family to Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of seven. He graduated from Charles D. Owen High School in Black Mountain, North Carolina and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Career Lutz portrayed Phil Newberry on the Hallmark Channel's ''McBride'' murder-mystery series and appeared in the feature films ''A Walk to Remember'', '' Bringing Down the House'', and ''End of the Spear ''End of the Spear'' is a 2005 American biographical adventure drama film directed by Jim Hanon, written by Bill Ewing, Bart Gavigan and Hanon, and stars Louie Leonardo and Chad Allen. The film recounts the story of Operation Auca, in which five ...''. As a solo recording artist, Lutz released his debut album entitled ''High Road'' in 2012. In 2017, it was anno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Haynie
Jim Haynie (February 6, 1940 - April 4, 2021) was an American actor best known for his small roles in television shows and films. Notable among his film credits are performances in '' Staying Together'' (1989), ''The Bridges of Madison County'' (1995), and ''The Peacemaker'' (1997). Early life Haynie was born in Falls Church, Virginia, the older of two boys. During his childhood, his family moved around frequently due to his father changing jobs every year or two, residing in various towns in Oklahoma and then Ohio. In his senior year of high school, his family settled in Sunnyvale, California, and after graduating, he headed to UC Davis, where he majored in dramatic art. Career Upon moving to San Francisco, Haynie began performing in theatrical presentations at the Magic Theatre, collaborating with Peter Coyote and concert promoter Bill Graham. He entered the film industry in 1978 with a supporting role in ''Honky Tonk Nights'' and subsequently appeared in around 100 fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betty White
Betty Marion Ludden ( White; January 17, 1922December 31, 2021), known professionally as Betty White, was an American actress and comedian. A pioneer of early television with a career spanning almost seven decades, she was noted for her vast number of television appearances, acting in sitcoms, sketch comedy, and game shows. White produced and starred in the series '' Life with Elizabeth'' (19531955), thus becoming the first woman to produce a sitcom. After moving from radio to television, she became a staple panelist of American game shows such as ''Password'', ''Match Game'', ''Tattletales'', ''To Tell the Truth'', '' The Hollywood Squares'', and '' The $25,000 Pyramid''. Dubbed "the first lady of game shows", she became the first woman to receive the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host for the show '' Just Men!'' in 1983. She then became more widely known for her guest and recurring appearances on shows such as ''The Carol Burnett Show'', ''Mama's Family'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Rosenbaum
Michael Rosenbaum (born July 11, 1972) is an American actor and podcaster. He is known for portraying Lex Luthor (Smallville), Lex Luthor on the television series ''Smallville'', a role that ''TV Guide'' included in their 2013 list of "The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time". Rosenbaum is also known for portraying Martinex in ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' and ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'', Parker in ''Urban Legend (film), Urban Legend'', Adam/Adina in ''Sorority Boys'' and Dutch Nilbog on Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox's ''Breaking In (TV series), Breaking In''. He also has an extensive voiceover career in animation, such as his role of Wally West, Wally West / The Flash in the DC Animated Universe series ''Justice League (TV series), Justice League'' (2001–2004) and its sequel ''Justice League Unlimited'' (2004–2006). Between 2015 and 2016, he played the lead role in the TV Land comedy series ''Impastor''. He is also the lead singer of the band Sun Spin with his frien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missi Pyle
Missi Pyle (born November 16, 1972) is an American actress and singer. She has appeared in films including ''Galaxy Quest'' (1999), ''Josie and the Pussycats (film), Josie and the Pussycats'' (2001), ''Bringing Down the House (film), ''Bringing Down the House'''' (2003), ''Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story'' (2004), ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'' (2005), ''Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay'' (2008), ''The Artist (film), The Artist'' (2011), ''Gone Girl (film), Gone Girl'' (2014), Captain Fantastic (film), ''Captain Fantastic'' (2016), and ''Ma (2019 film), Ma'' (2019). Pyle has also appeared in television series including ''The Mentalist'' (2010), ''Cleaners (TV series), Cleaners'' (2013–2014), ''Jennifer Falls'' (2014), ''Another Period'' (2015–2018), Bordertown (American TV series), ''Bordertown'' (2016), ''The Soul Man'' (2016), Mom (TV series), ''Mom'' (2017), Impulse (TV series), ''Impulse'' (2018–2019), and Dirty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angus T
Angus may refer to: *Angus, Scotland, a council area of Scotland, and formerly a province, sheriffdom, county and district of Scotland * Angus, Canada, a community in Essa, Ontario Animals * Angus cattle, various breeds of beef cattle Media * ''Angus'' (film), a 1995 film * ''Angus Og'' (comics), in the ''Daily Record'' Places Australia * Angus, New South Wales Canada * Angus, Ontario, a community in Essa, Ontario * East Angus, Quebec Scotland * Angus (Scottish Parliament constituency) * Angus (UK Parliament constituency) United States * Angus, Iowa * Angus, Nebraska * Angus, Ohio * Angus, Texas * Angus, Wisconsin * Angus Township, Polk County, Minnesota People Historical figures * Óengus I of the Picts (died 761), king of the Picts * Óengus of Tallaght (died 824), Irish bishop, reformer and writer * Óengus II of the Picts (died 834), king of the Picts * Óengus mac Óengusa (died 930), Irish poet * Óengus of Moray (died 1130), last King of Moray * Aonghus M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimberly J
Kimberly or Kimberley may refer to: Places and historical events Australia Queensland * Kimberley, Queensland Kimberley is a coastal Suburbs and localities (Australia), locality in the Shire of Douglas, Queensland, Australia. In the , Kimberley had a population of 28 people. Geography The locality is bounded to the south by the Daintree River and to ..., a coastal locality in the Shire of Douglas South Australia * County of Kimberley, a cadastral unit in South Australia Tasmania * Kimberley Warm Springs, Tasmania * Kimberley, Tasmania a small town Western Australia * Kimberley (Western Australia) * Kimberley Marine Park, a marine protected area Canada * Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada New Zealand * Kimberley, New Zealand South Africa * Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa ** Roman Catholic Diocese of Kimberley ** Siege of Kimberley (1899–1900), event during the Second Boer War United Kingdom * Kimberley, Norfolk ** Kimberley and Carleton Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
