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Cяazy People
''Crazy People'' is a 1990 American black comedy film starring Dudley Moore and Daryl Hannah, directed by Tony Bill, and music by Cliff Eidelman. Plot Emory Leeson is an advertising executive who experiences a nervous breakdown. He designs a series of "truthful" advertisements, blunt and bawdy and of no use to his boss Drucker's firm. One of his colleagues, Stephen Bachman, checks him into a psychiatric hospital. Emory goes into group therapy under the care of Dr. Liz Baylor and meets other voluntary patients, such as the lovely and vulnerable Kathy Burgess. There is also George, who can speak only one word: "Hello." By mistake, Emory's advertisements get printed and the new campaign turns out to be a tremendous success. Campaigns like: "Jaguar — For men who'd like hand jobs from beautiful women they hardly know." and "Volvo — they're boxy but they're good." Drucker grabs credit for the ads. He assigns Stephen and the rest of his employees to design similar new ad campaig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Bill
Gerard Anthony Bill (born August 23, 1940) is an American actor, producer, and director. He produced the 1973 movie ''The Sting'', for which he shared the Academy Award for Best Picture with Michael Phillips and Julia Phillips. As an actor, Bill had supporting roles in '' Come Blow Your Horn'' (1963), ''Shampoo'' (1975), '' Pee-wee's Big Adventure'' (1985), and '' Less than Zero'' (1987). He made his directorial debut with '' My Bodyguard'' (1980) and directed movies '' Six Weeks'' (1982), '' Five Corners'' (1987), '' Crazy People'' (1990), '' Untamed Heart'' (1993), and '' Flyboys'' (2006). Early life Bill was born in San Diego, California, and attended St. Augustine High School. He majored in English and art at the University of Notre Dame, from which he graduated in 1962. Career Bill began his career as an actor in the 1960s, first appearing on screen as Frank Sinatra's ingenuous younger brother in '' Come Blow Your Horn'' (1963). The same year, he appeared in '' Soldie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greece
Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. Located on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, it shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the Geography of Greece, mainland, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Sea of Crete and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin, spanning List of islands of Greece, thousands of islands and nine Geographic regions of Greece, traditional geographic regions. It has a population of over 10 million. Athens is the nation's capital and List of cities and towns in Greece, largest city, followed by Thessaloniki and Patras. Greece is considered the cradle of Western culture, Western civilisation and the birthplace of Athenian democracy, democracy, Western philosophy, Western literature, historiography, political science, major History of science in cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AFI Catalog Of Feature Films
The ''AFI Catalog of Feature Films'', also known as the ''AFI Catalog'', is an ongoing project by the American Film Institute (AFI) to catalog all commercially-made and theatrically exhibited American motion pictures from the birth of cinema in 1893 to the present. It began as a series of hardcover books known as ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures'', and subsequently became an exclusively online film database. Each entry in the catalog typically includes the film's title, physical description, production and distribution companies, production and release dates, cast and production credits, a plot summary, song titles, and notes on the film's history. The films are indexed by personal credits, production and distribution companies, year of release, and major and minor plot subjects. To qualify for the "Feature Films" volumes, a film must have been commercially produced either on American soil or by an American company. In accordance with the Internatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Malkovich
John Gavin Malkovich (born December 9, 1953) is an American actor. He is the recipient of several accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. Malkovich started his career as a charter member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago in 1976. He moved to New York City, acting in a Steppenwolf production of the Sam Shepard play '' True West'' (1980). He made his Broadway debut as Biff in the revival of the Arthur Miller play ''Death of a Salesman'' (1984). He directed the Harold Pinter play '' The Caretaker'' (1986), and acted in Lanford Wilson's '' Burn This'' (1987). Malkovich has received two Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor nominations for his performances in '' Places in the Heart'' (1984) and '' In the Line of Fire'' (1993). Other films include '' The Killing Fields'' (1984), '' Empire of the Sun'' (1987), '' Dangerous Liaisons'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Packer (actor)
David Packer is an American actor. Early life He was born in Passaic, New Jersey. Career His first starring role was as the human collaborator Daniel Bernstein in the 1983 NBC miniseries '' V''. He reprised the role in the 1984 sequel '' V: The Final Battle''. During the first month of filming for ''V'', the 20-year-old Packer was present in the house when co-star Dominique Dunne was killed outside by her ex-boyfriend; he faced public criticism for not having done more to prevent Dunne's death. Showrunner Kenneth Johnson described in a 2023 interview that his other co-stars were "totally accepting of the fact that he had been a part of a tragedy, and that it was weighing on him", also describing how upset Packer was at Dunne's funeral. In the same interview lead actress Faye Grant is quoted as saying "I do want to point out that he was a child. He was a very young person when that happened. And he was frightened. And that’s really all I can say about that." Packer subseque ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Floyd Vivino
Floyd Vivino (born October 19, 1951), known professionally as Uncle Floyd, is an American television, film, and stage performer primarily known for his comedy/variety TV show ''The Uncle Floyd Show'' (1974–1998). Early life Vivino was born in Paterson, New Jersey, to Jerry Vivino, Sr., a jazz trumpeter, and Emily Vivino. He grew up in Paterson, Point Pleasant, Island Heights, and Glen Rock. He attended Glen Rock High SchoolStaff"Uncle Floyd - His TV Program Gathers A Cult - It's So Bad, It's Good" ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'', February 26, 1984. Accessed February 28, 2011. "He studied piano as a child, and like his brothers - Jimmy, an arranger for the vocalist Phoebe Snow, and Jerry, for years a saxophonist for Frankie Valli - began making a living at music soon after his graduation in 1969 from Glen Rock High School in Bergen County." where he produced a musical revue starring the school's janitorial staff. Vivino began his live-performance career working as a child ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Cusack
Richard John Cusack ( ; August 29, 1925 – June 2, 2003) was an American actor and documentary filmmaker. Early life Cusack was born in New York City, the son of Margaret Cusack (''née'' McFeeley) and Dennis Joseph Cusack. His family was of Irish Catholic background. He served with the U.S. Army in the Philippines in World War II. After the war, he attended College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he played basketball with Bob Cousy and roomed with Philip F. Berrigan, the peace activist. Career Until 1970, Cusack worked as a Clio Award-winning advertising executive. He then pursued a career as a film actor, beginning with minor roles. Most of his acting roles were playing authority figures, such as a United States Senate chairman, minister/chaplain, and U.S. secretary of state. He played a judge in the TV movie ''Overexposed'' and in the theatrical releases '' Things Change'' and ''Eight Men Out''. Cusack was a documentary filmmaker. His 1971 documen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danton Stone
Danton Stone (born in Queens, New York) is an American stage, film and television actor. Stage Broadway *''Fifth of July'' (1980) as Weston Hurley *'' Angels Fall'' (1983) as Don Tabaha *''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' (2001) as Martini Off-Broadway (selected) *''Mrs. Murray's Farm'' (1976) *''Balm in Gilead'' (1984) *''In This Fallen City'' (1986) *''Fortune's Fools'' (1995) *''Mere Mortals and Others'' (1997) Regional * ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'', Steppenwolf Theatre Company (2000) *''Miss Julie'', Steppenwolf Theatre Company (1985) Filmography (selected) * '' The Chosen'' (1981) as Fighting Student * ''National Lampoon's Joy of Sex'' (1984) as Farouk * ''Maria's Lovers'' (1984) as Joe * '' Band of the Hand'' (1986) as Aldo * '' Eight Men Out'' (1988) as Hired Killer * '' Checking Out'' (1989) as Dr. Wolfe * '' Crazy People'' (1990) as Saabs * ''Once Around'' (1991) as Tony Bella * '' He Said, She Said'' (1991) as Eric * ''McHale's Navy'' (1997) as Gruber * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Smitrovich
William Stanley Zmitrowicz Jr. (born May 16, 1947), known professionally as Bill Smitrovich ( ), is an American actor. Personal life Smitrovich was born on May 16, 1947, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of Anna (married and maiden names, née Wojna) and Stanley William Zmitrowicz, a tool and die maker. He is of Polish descent. Bill is a graduate of the University of Bridgeport (1972) and holds an MFA from Smith College (1976). He is married to Shaw Purnell from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have a son, Alexander John, and a daughter Maya Christina, four years younger. Career Smitrovich has starred in a number of television series. His first prominent TV series role was in the 1980s series ''Crime Story (U.S. TV series), Crime Story'' as Det. Sgt. Danny Krychek. He went on to star in the hit drama series ''Life Goes On (TV series), Life Goes On'' (1989–93). Smitrovich was the lead guest star in the pilot film of the 1980s crime drama hit series ''Miami Vice''. He also app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Paymer
David Emmanuel Paymer (born August 30, 1954) is an American actor and television director. He has been in films such as '' Mr. Saturday Night'', '' Quiz Show'', '' Searching for Bobby Fischer'', ''City Slickers'', '' Crazy People'', '' State and Main'', '' Payback'', ''Get Shorty'', ''Carpool'', ''The American President'', '' The Hurricane'', ''Ocean's Thirteen'', and '' Drag Me to Hell''. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 1992's '' Mr. Saturday Night.'' Early life Paymer was born on August 30, 1954, in Oceanside, New York, the son of Sylvia, a travel agent, and Marvin Paymer, a pianist and musical director who originally worked in the scrap metal business. They divorced in 1973. Paymer, who is Jewish, has a brother, Steve. His mother was born in Belgium and left for the United States to escape the Nazi occupation. Paymer graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in theater and psychology. He is married to L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan North
Alan North (December 23, 1920 – January 19, 2000) was an American actor. Early life North was born in Bronx, New York, and joined the United States Navy during the Second World War. Career After the war, he became a stage manager and made his Broadway debut in 1955 in '' Plain and Fancy''. His film career included roles in '' Plaza Suite'' (1971), '' Serpico'' (1973), '' The Formula'' (1980), '' Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer'' (1983), '' Thief of Hearts'' (1984), '' Highlander'' (1986), '' Act of Vengeance'' (1986), '' Billy Galvin'' (1986), '' The Fourth Protocol'' (1987), '' Lean on Me'' (1989), '' See No Evil, Hear No Evil'' (1989), '' Glory'' (1989) and '' The Long Kiss Goodnight'' (1996). On television, he played Captain Ed Hocken in the 1982 television series '' Police Squad!''. He also appeared on the soap opera '' Another World'' in the recurring role of Captain Sean Delaney from 1984 to 1988. His last stage performance was in 1999, in ''Lake Hollywood''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercedes Ruehl
Mercedes J. Ruehl ( ; born February 28, 1948) is an American screen, stage, and television actress. She is the recipient of several accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Tony Award. Ruehl won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as video store owner and romantic interest in Terry Gilliam's fantasy comedy drama '' The Fisher King'' (1991). She also acted in the films '' The Warriors'' (1979), '' Heartburn'' (1986), '' 84 Charing Cross Road'' (1987), ''Big'' (1988), '' Married to the Mob'' (1988), '' Last Action Hero'' (1993), '' Indictment: The McMartin Trial'' (1995), '' Roseanna's Grave'' (1997), '' Gia'' (1998), '' The Minus Man'' (1999) and '' Hustlers'' (2019). On television, she had a recurring role as a radio station owner in the NBC sitcom '' Frasier'' from 1995 to 1996. On stage, she made her Broadway debut in the Herb Gardner play '' I'm Not Rappaport'' (1985). She won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
