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Chaz Lamar Shepherd
Chaz Lamar Shepherd is an American actor and singer-songwriter. He is best known for his roles as Artis Tower in ''Me and the Boys (TV series), Me and the Boys'' (1994–1995), John Hamilton on ''7th Heaven (TV series), 7th Heaven'' (1996–2001), and Piranha in ''Luke Cage'' (2018). He is also known for his portrayal as Al Bryant in the 1998 NBC miniseries ''The Temptations (miniseries), The Temptations''. Early life Shepherd grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he was active in Tindley Temple United Methodist Church and graduated from Evelyn Graves Christian Academy. His mother, Cheryl Shepherd, is a dancer and choreographer who left her work in Philadelphia's public schools to manage his career. He first appeared on stage when he was 5 years old as an MC at a recital for his mother's dance school. Career Shepherd's professional debut came in a production of ''Fame (musical), Fame'' staged by the Walnut Street Theatre. On television, he portrayed Al Bryant in the NBC m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Me And The Boys (TV Series)
''Me and the Boys'' is an American Situation comedy, sitcom that aired on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC network from September 20, 1994 until February 28, 1995. The series features comedian Steve Harvey, who also served as a writer, in his first starring role. The series was created by Bob Myer, Rob Dames and Lenny Ripps, and produced by a.k.a. Productions and Bob Myer Productions in association with ABC Productions. Synopsis Set in Dallas, ''Me and the Boys'' stars Steve Harvey as Steve Tower, a widower with three sons who ran a video store called The Video Depot. Madge Sinclair (in her last acting role before her death in December 1995) co-starred as Steve's mother-in-law, Mary Cook. Chaz Lamar Shepherd, Wayne Collins, Jr., and Benjamin LeVert played Steve's sons Artis, William, and Andrew, respectively. The series was scheduled on Tuesdays following ''Full House'' (which co-creators Dames and Ripps had previously written and produced on) and preceding ''Home Improve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Nutty Professor (1996 Film)
''The Nutty Professor'' is a 1996 American science fiction comedy film starring Eddie Murphy. It is a remake of the 1963 film of the same name, which starred Jerry Lewis, which itself was a parody of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 novella '' Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde''. The film co-stars Jada Pinkett, James Coburn, Larry Miller, Dave Chappelle, and John Ales. Filming began on May 8, 1995, and concluded on September 8, 1995. The original music score was composed by David Newman. The film won Best Makeup at the 69th Academy Awards. Murphy portrays a university professor, Sherman Klump, a brainy and kind-hearted man who weighs 400 pounds. A research scientist, academic, and lecturer, Klump develops a miraculous, but experimental, weight-loss pharmaceutical, and hoping to win the affection of the girl of his dreams, tests it upon himself. Just like Julius Kelp from the original film, Klump's vigorous, charismatic, but evil alter ego takes the name "Buddy Love". Mur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
Purpose: Because living persons may suffer personal harm from inappropriate information, we should watch their articles carefully. By adding an article to this category, it marks them with a notice about sources whenever someone tries to edit them, to remind them of WP:BLP (biographies of living persons) policy that these articles must maintain a neutral point of view, maintain factual accuracy, and be properly sourced. Recent changes to these articles are listed on Special:RecentChangesLinked/Living people. Organization: This category should not be sub-categorized. Entries are generally sorted by family name In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several give .... Maintenance: Individuals of advanced age (over 90), for whom there has been no new documentation in the last ten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saturdays (TV Series)
''Saturdays'' is an American coming-of-age comedy television series created by Norman Vance Jr. It aired from March 24 to May 12, 2023, on Disney Channel. The series stars Danielle Jalade, Daria Johns, Peyton Z. Basnight, Jermaine Harris, Tim Johnson Jr., Golden Brooks, and Omar Gooding. Premise Paris Johnson, a 14-year-old girl from Chicago, forms the "We-B-Girlz" skate crew with her best friends Simone and Ari. Together, they are determined to create the hottest skate routines in their local roller rink "Saturdays Rockin' Roller Palace" and are working to become goldens in the Battle 2-B Golden Skate Competition. Cast Main * Danielle Jalade as Paris Johnson, the leader of the We-B-Girlz skate crew, who has a tendency of doing too much with her big ideas * Daria Johns as Simone Samson, Paris' best friend, who is into the boho-chic style * Peyton Z. Basnight as Ari Stevens, Paris' best friend, who is into the butterfly aesthetic * Jermaine Harris as London Johnson, Paris' olde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Almost Love (2019 Film)
''Almost Love'' is a 2019 American comedy drama romance film directed, and written by American actor Mike Doyle. It stars Scott Evans, Augustus Prew, Michelle Buteau and Colin Donnell. It was released in the United States on June 26, 2019, and on streaming platforms on August 2, 2020. Plot Adam and Marklin are in a 5-year relationship when the passion for each other starts to dim, forcing them to face each other's shortcomings while also watching their close group of friends' love lives crumble around them. Their best friend Cammy's latest fling is everything she's looking for in a man, until she finds out that he's homeless and she's unsure if he's seeing her because of her or to have a place to crash. Haley is a teacher and is helping one of her students with the SAT's when he confesses his feeling for her. Then their friends Elizabeth and Damon have been married happily for 15 years when it's not so happy anymore. Cast * Scott Evans as Adam * Augustus Prew as Marklin * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Bloods (TV Series)
''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] |
Haters Back Off
''Haters Back Off'' is an American comedy television series based on the YouTube character Miranda Sings created by Colleen Ballinger. Its two seasons were released on Netflix in October 2016 and 2017, respectively. The "surreal and absurd" series centers around the family life of Miranda Sings, a sheltered, self-absorbed, overconfident and untalented young performer who seeks fame on YouTube. The half-hour episodes depict Miranda's road to fame, and the price she pays for trampling on the feelings of others. The show stars Colleen Ballinger as Miranda, Angela Kinsey as her mother Bethany, Steve Little as her uncle Jim, Francesca Reale as her sister Emily, and Erik Stocklin as her best friend and love interest, Patrick. Season 2 added Matt Besser as Miranda's estranged father. Netflix described the show as "a bizarre family comedy, and a commentary on society today and our fascination with fame."Spangler, Todd"Miranda Sings Leads the Way for Digital Stars Leaping to TV" ''Va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woman Thou Art Loosed
''Woman Thou Art Loosed'' is a 2004 American drama film directed by Michael Schultz and written by Stan Foster. It was produced by Stan Foster and Reuben Cannon. It is the 44th film or series directed by Schultz and is adapted from the self-help novel by T. D. Jakes. The film tells the story of a young woman who must come to terms with a long history of sexual abuse, drug addiction, and poverty. It has been reported that the story was loosely based on the screenwriter's past relationship with a college girlfriend. A gospel stage play, written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry, preceded the film. Plot Michelle Jordan, a former inmate, is granted probation and released to a halfway house. As one of the conditions for her probation, she attends revival services at West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles where Bishop Jakes is preaching. Once inside the sanctuary, she runs into family friend Twana and old childhood friend Todd, recently divorced from his wife K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Division
''The Division'' is an American police procedural drama television series created by Deborah Joy LeVine starring Bonnie Bedelia. The series focuses on a team of female detectives and police officers in the San Francisco Police Department. The series premiered on Lifetime on January 7, 2001 and ended on June 28, 2004 after 88 episodes. Overview The show focused on the lives of five policewomen in the felony division headed by Captain Kate McCafferty ( Bonnie Bedelia). Storylines revolved around the women's personal and professional lives, and their attempts to balance both. The series tackled such topics as alcoholism, drug addiction, homophobia, and sexual abuse. The series premiered on January 7, 2001, earning a 3.1 rating and the "largest audience of any basic cable original series" that year. After four seasons, the show was canceled on June 28, 2004. It was the network's second "longest-running scripted series". After its cancellation, ''The Division'' was rebroadcast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Parkers
''The Parkers'' is an American television sitcom created by Ralph Farquhar, Sara V. Finney and Vida Spears. The series ran for five seasons from August 30, 1999, to May 10, 2004, on UPN. It stars Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Mari Morrow, Dorien Wilson, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson, Ken L. and Yvette Wilson. The show centers on the relationship between a mother and daughter, Nikki and Kim Parker, who reside outside of Los Angeles in Santa Monica, California, with both attending Santa Monica College. The series was produced by Big Ticket Television, in association with Saradipity Productions and Regan Jon Productions, with Bill Boulware, Ralph Farquhar, Sara V. Finney, Vida Spears and Andrea Wiley serving as executive producers. 110 episodes were produced. Premise This comedy series centers around a mother and daughter who both attend Santa Monica College. Nikki Parker was forced to drop out of high school, nearly 20 years earlier, when she discovered she was pregnant. As the time arriv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Touched By An Angel
''Touched by an Angel'' is an American drama television series that premiered on CBS on September 21, 1994, and ran for 211 episodes over nine seasons until its conclusion on April 27, 2003. Created by John Masius and executive produced by Martha Williamson, the series stars Roma Downey as an angel named Monica, and Della Reese as her supervisor Tess. Throughout the series, Monica is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives. From season three onward, they are frequently joined by Andrew ( John Dye), the Angel of Death (who first appeared as a recurring character in season two). Plot The episodes of the series generally revolved around the "cases" of Monica ( Roma Downey), an angel recently promoted from the "search and rescue" division, who works under the guidance of Tess (Della Reese), a sarcastic boss who is sometimes hard on her junior colleague, but is more of a surrogate mother than a supervisor. Monic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Temptations (TV Miniseries)
''The Temptations'' is a four-hour television miniseries broadcast in two-hour halves on NBC, based upon the history of one of Motown's longest-lived acts, The Temptations. Executive produced by former Motown executive Suzanne de Passe, produced by Otis Williams and Temptations manager Shelley Berger, and based upon Williams’ ''Temptations'' autobiography, the miniseries was originally broadcast on November 1 and November 2, 1998. It was filmed on location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the spring of 1998. Allan Arkush directed the miniseries. Overview The miniseries was based upon Otis Williams' book; as such, it came from his perspective: the focus of the story tended to be on Williams and Melvin Franklin, with David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks seen as antagonists for much of the second half (although Kendricks was still given a more sympathetic portrayal than Ruffin). Dennis Edwards was not heavily focused upon, nor was much said of the problems he later had with Otis Willi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
