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Santa Monica College Alumni
This page lists the members of Santa Monica College, including students, alumni, faculty and academic affiliates associated. Alumni Arts and entertainment *Paul Thomas Anderson, film director *Lloyd Avery II, actor *Penn Badgley, actor *Steven Blum, voice actor *Daniele Bolelli, author, podcaster * Mark Bradford, artist *Chikezie, musician, ''American Idol (season 7), American Idol'' finalist *Rivers Cuomo, musician (Weezer) *Phire Dawson, game show model, one of Barker's Beauties *James Dean, actor *John Densmore, drummer for The Doors *Cliff Eidelman, musician *Jack Elam, actor *Will Estes, actor *Emma Ferreira, artist, sculptor, photographer, and philanthropist *Andrea Fay Friedman, actor *Cam Gigandet, actor (''Twilight (2008 film), Twilight'') *Josh Haden, musician *Dustin Hoffman, actor *Marco Hofschneider, actor *Rickie Lee Jones, musician *Mahira Khan, actor *Sandra Knight (actress), Sandra Knight, actor *Robby Krieger, musician (The Doors) *Alison Lohman, actor *Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica College (SMC) is a Public university, public community college in Santa Monica, California. Founded as a Junior college#United States, junior college in 1929, SMC enrolls over 30,000 students in more than 90 fields of study. The college initially served pre-college Secondary education in the United States, high school students, eventually expanding its enrollment to educate college-age and non-traditional students with the intention to transfer to a four-year university. The college has high transfer rates to four-year universities such as the University of California and California State University campuses, being a leader among state community colleges in transfers to the former. History 20th century Santa Monica Junior College was established in September 1929 with seven faculty members and 153 students in classes held on the second floor of Santa Monica High School. Attended primarily by high school students, it was originally part of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barker's Beauties
Since its 1972 relaunch, the American television game show ''The Price Is Right'' has featured a number of models who present the prizes and items offered on the show. From 1972 to 2007, these models were popularly referred to as "Barker's Beauties" in reference to Bob Barker, the show's host during that period. History 1956–65 The original ''The Price Is Right (1956 American game show), Price Is Right'' also employed models. Typically, two models appeared per episode to present the prizes, following a format similar to later versions. As in the current version hosted by Drew Carey, the models were not collectively referred to by a nickname. June Ferguson and Toni Wallace were the primary models and remained with the show throughout its nine-year run. Other models occasionally assisted or filled in during their absences. Ann Macomber Cullen (wife of host Bill Cullen) occasionally appeared to present prizes, sometimes to the host's surprise. 1972–2008 Early lineup a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marco Hofschneider
Marco Hofschneider (born 18 October 1969) is a German actor known for his biographical portrayal of Solomon Perel in the 1990 acclaimed (Golden Globe-winning and Academy Award-nominated) World War II film '' Europa Europa''. Since then, he has appeared in many German and British film and television programs. His older brother, René Hofschneider, also appeared in ''Europa Europa'', playing the role of Isaak Perel, Solomon Perel's older brother. Hofschneider was born in Berlin, Germany Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It lies between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north and the Alps to the south. Its sixteen States of Germany, constituent states have a total popu .... Filmography Television References External links * 1969 births Living people Male actors from Berlin German male television actors German male film actors 20th-century German male actors 21st-century German male actors {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Lee Hoffman (born August 8, 1937) is an American actor. As one of the key actors in the formation of New Hollywood, Hoffman is known for Dustin Hoffman filmography, his versatile portrayals of antiheroes and emotionally vulnerable characters. Among his List of awards and nominations received by Dustin Hoffman, numerous accolades are two Academy Awards, four British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards as well as a nomination for a Tony Award. He was honored with the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award, Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1997, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1999, and the Kennedy Center Honors, Kennedy Center Honors Award in 2012. Hoffman studied at the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music before he decided to go into acting, for which he trained at the Pasadena Playhouse. He made his film debut with the black comedy ''The Tiger Makes Out'' (1967). He went on to receive two Academy Award for Best Actor, Academy A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Haden
Josh Haden (born 1968 in New York City) is an American musician and singer. He is the founder, bassist and singer of the group Spain. Haden is the son of the late Charlie Haden and Ellen David. Career Haden is the founder, bassist and singer of the group Spain, whose first album, '' The Blue Moods of Spain'', appeared on Restless Records to wide acclaim. The band toured extensively in the U.S., Europe, and Australia, attracting considerable notice. Other credits include Handsome Boy Modeling School (on which he performed a duet with Sean Lennon). His most recent projects were the 2004 ''Light of Day'' EP, released on Diamond Soul Recordings, and his debut solo LP, ''Devoted'', released in 2007, produced by Dan the Automator and featuring performances by former Spain guitarist Merlo Podlewski, keyboardist John Medeski, and turntablist Kid Koala. He also sang vocals on the track ''Persona'' on Blue Man Group's album '' The Complex''. His song "Spiritual", from ''The Blue Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twilight (2008 Film)
''Twilight'' is a 2008 American romantic fantasy film directed by Catherine Hardwicke from a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg, based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer. It is the first installment in ''The Twilight Saga'' film series. The film stars Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, a teenage girl, and Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, a vampire. It focuses on the development of Bella and Edward's relationship and the subsequent efforts of Edward and his family to keep Bella safe from another coven of vampires. The project was in development for approximately three years at Paramount Pictures' MTV Films, during which time a film adaptation that differed significantly from the novel was written. Summit Entertainment acquired the rights to the novel after the project's stagnant development. Rosenberg wrote a new adaptation of the novel shortly before the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike and sought to be faithful to the novel's storyline ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cam Gigandet
Cameron Joslin Gigandet (; born August 16, 1982) is an American actor whose credits include a recurring role on '' The O.C.'' and appearances in feature films ''Twilight'', '' Pandorum'', '' Never Back Down'', ''Burlesque'', '' Easy A'', ''Priest'', and '' The Magnificent Seven''. He also starred in the CBS legal drama series '' Reckless''. From 2016 to 2018, Gigandet starred in the Audience Network drama series ''Ice''. Early life Gigandet was born in Tacoma, Washington to Kim and Jay Gigandet, a co-owner of The Rock pizza franchise. His sister Kelsie is a hair stylist. After graduating from Auburn Senior High School in Auburn, Washington, in 2001, he moved to California, where he attended Santa Monica College. Career In 2003, Gigandet made his acting debut with a guest appearance in the crime television series '' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation''. In 2004 and 2005 Gigandet continued his television career with recurring roles in television shows such as ''The Young and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Fay Friedman
Andrea Fay Friedman (June 1, 1970 – December 3, 2023) was an American actress. Early life Friedman was born in Santa Monica, California, in 1970. She attended West Los Angeles Baptist High School and Santa Monica College. In 1992, she portrayed Amanda, the girlfriend (and later wife) of the character Charles "Corky" Thacher, on the TV show '' Life Goes On'' for two seasons. In 1993, she appeared in an episode of ''Baywatch'', in which Mary Lou Retton organizes a Special Olympics-like event. She starred in the 1997 film ''Smudge'' as Cindy, a girl in a group home for people with disabilities who attempts to hide her puppy, Smudge. The film won the 1998 Humanitas Prize in the Children's Live Action category. Career Friedman voiced Ellen, a character with Down syndrome, in the ''Family Guy'' episode " Extra Large Medium", her first role as a voice actress. In the episode, Friedman's character stated "My dad's an accountant and my mom is the former Governor of Alaska", referencin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma Ferreira
Emma Ferreira (born 14 December 1975) is an English contemporary artist, sculptor, photographer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She lives and works in Los Angeles and maintains a studio in Culver City, California. Her work has been exhibited in galleries in London, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and Barcelona and is characterized by an expressive application of color, as well as rich textures and movement. To date, Ferreira has participated in 40 exhibitions, has had her work sold at Christie's Auction House in Beverly Hills, exhibited during the 55th Biennale in Venice, Italy and has been featured in publications such as ''BlackBook'', ''Fabrik Magazine'', ''The Malibu Times'', ''h Magazine'', ''Luxe Interiors + Design'', ''InStyle'', ''Haute Living'', ''In Touch Weekly'' and ''Esquire (magazine), Esquire''. She was also art chair of BritWeek from 2009 to 2010 and maintains active involvement in the event. Emma was named among the top 100 Inspirational women from Buckingham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Estes
William Estes Nipper (; born October 21, 1978), known professionally as Will Estes, is an American actor. He is known for his role from 2010 to 2024 on CBS police drama '' Blue Bloods'' as Jameson "Jamie" Reagan, a New York City Police Department officer and the youngest son of the police commissioner, played by Tom Selleck. Prior to that role, he starred as J.J. Pryor, on the NBC drama ''American Dreams''. Personal life Estes was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, where he currently resides. He has spoken about his interest in environmentalism and described himself as "not completely vegetarian." Career Estes' break-out movie role was Seaman Ronald 'Rabbit' Parker on '' U-571''. Early in his career, he did many commercials including Fruit of the Loom and numerous guest starring roles in series like '' Highway to Heaven'' and '' Santa Barbara''. Estes landed his first major role in a television series when he was chosen out of 700 other children to play Will McColl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Elam
William Scott "Jack" Elam (November 13, 1920 – October 20, 2003) was an American film and television actor best known for his numerous roles as villains in Western films and, later in his career, comedies (sometimes spoofing his villainous image). His most distinguishing physical quality was his misaligned eye. Before his career in acting, he took several jobs in finance and served two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Elam performed in 73 movies and in at least 41 television series. Early life Born in 1920 in Miami, Arizonaa small mining town located 85 miles east of PhoenixJack was one of two children of Millard Elam (1887–1965) and Alice Amelia, née Kerby (1884–1924)"Arizona, Birth Certificates and Indexes, 1855–1930", William Scott Elam, Miami, Gilda County, Arizona, November 13, 1920, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Arizona State Board of Health, Phoenix. Microfilm image of original birth certificate signed by attending physician Cyril M. Crow, M.D.; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cliff Eidelman
Clifford Glen Eidelman (born December 5, 1964) is an American composer and conductor who has scored films including '' Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country'', '' Free Willy 3: The Rescue'', and '' Christopher Columbus: The Discovery''. Career Eidelman began his formal training in violin at the age of eight and continued with multi-instrument training ranging from piano and guitar in genres such as jazz to classic music in his youth. After studying music at Santa Monica College and the University of Southern California, he scored his first feature film ''Magdalene'' in 1989. His breakthrough composition was the 1991 score to '' Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country''. In the years after, Eidelman continued to compose dramatic and epic scores such as '' Christopher Columbus: The Discovery''. As Eidelman's style of composing changed towards more sentimental and minimalistic scores, so did the films for which he scored. Eidelman currently resides in Santa Monica, California a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
