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Deceived
''Deceived'' is a 1991 American psychological thriller film directed by Damian Harris. The script was written by Mary Agnes Donoghue and rewritten by Bruce Joel Rubin. Goldie Hawn and John Heard star as a happily married couple whose lives are disrupted when secrets from the past are revealed. The film also marks the final screen appearance of veteran actress Beatrice Straight, who plays Adrienne's mother. Plot Adrienne Saunders is happily married to her art dealer husband, Jack. They have a daughter named Mary. After the local museum curator is mysteriously murdered, Jack falls under suspicion of selling forged treasures to the museum. Jack has to suddenly go to Boston on a work related trip, but Adrienne hears from a friend that she thought she saw Jack in town. Adrienne confronts him, but he denies being in town. As pressure mounts on Jack over a forged relic, Adrienne receives word from the police that Jack died in a car accident. In trying to wrap up Jack's affairs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Agnes Donoghue
Mary Agnes Donoghue (26 March 1943 in Queens) is an American screenwriter and director. Following early jobs as a secretary and short story writer, Donoghue's first writing credit was the 1984 film ''The Buddy System''. She went on to pen the screenplays for ''Beaches'' (1988) and ''Paradise'' (1991), which was also her directorial debut. Donoghue co-wrote and co-produced ''Deceived'' (1991) and two years later, her first play, ''Me and Mamie O'Rourke'', made its debut at the Strand Theatre in London. In the 2000s, Donoghue wrote the screenplay for '' White Oleander'' (2002) and co-wrote ''Veronica Guerin'' (2003) with Carol Doyle. In 2013, Donoghue wrote and directed '' Jenny's Wedding''. Early and personal life Donoghue was born in Queens, New York City. Before becoming a screenwriter, she worked various secretarial jobs. Donoghue was also a short story writer and poet. Donoghue lived with her partner, writer and journalist Chris Robbins for 19 years, before marrying him in 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Heard (actor)
John Heard Jr. (March 7, 1946 – July 21, 2017) was an American actor. Heard made his debut appearance in film with the ensemble '' Between the Lines'' (1977). He appeared in a number of successful films, including ''Heart Beat'' (1980), '' Cutter's Way'' (1981), ''Cat People'' (1982), ''Beaches'' (1988), and '' Deceived'' (1991). He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1999 for guest-starring as Vin Makazian on ''The Sopranos'' (1999–2004). Other films include '' The Trip to Bountiful'' (1985), ''Big'' (1988), '' Awakenings'' (1990), ''The Pelican Brief'' (1993), '' White Chicks'' (2004), and his role as Peter McCallister in '' Home Alone'' (1990) and '' Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'' (1992). From 1995 to 1996, he played the role of Roy Foltrigg in the television series ''The Client''. From 2005 to 2006, Heard played the role of Governor Frank Tancredi in ''Prison Break''. Early life and education Heard was born on March 7, 1946, in Washington, D.C. a son of Helen ( S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashley Peldon
Ashley Peldon (born April 2, 1984) is an American actress, starting as a child actress, transitioning to adult roles, then primarily voice acting after 2008. She has many credits for screams provided for sound effects. Life and career Peldon and her sister Courtney began their careers as child actors. In 1988, Ashley Peldon was cast as Marah Lewis, daughter of Joshua and Reva Lewis on the daytime soap opera A soap opera (also called a daytime drama or soap) is a genre of a long-running radio or television Serial (radio and television), serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term ''soap opera'' originat ... ''Guiding Light''. Peldon received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for her third year on the show. She went on to appear in motion pictures such as ''The Lemon Sisters'', ''Stella (1990 film), Stella'', ''Deceived'', ''Drop Dead Fred'', Arthur Miller's ''The Crucible (1996 film), The Crucible'', ''Ghost World (film), Ghost ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goldie Hawn
Goldie Jeanne Hawn (born November 21, 1945) is an American actress, producer, dancer, and singer. She achieved stardom and acclaim for playing lighthearted comedic roles in film and television. In a career spanning six decades, she has received several awards including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for a BAFTA Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. She rose to fame on the NBC sketch comedy program ''Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In'' (1968–1970). She made her screen debut in a minor role the western comedy '' The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band'' (1968), before going on to receive the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for her comedic role in '' Cactus Flower'' (1969). She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, playing a woman who enlists for the army in the comedy '' Private Benjamin'' (1980). Hawn has also starred in such comedy films as '' Ther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stanley Anderson
Stanley Anderson (October 23, 1939 – June 24, 2018) was an American character actor who played Drew Carey's father on ''The Drew Carey Show''. Early life Born in Billings, Montana, Anderson attended Garfield Elementary School, Lincoln Junior High School, and Billings Senior High School. He graduated from San Jose State University in the 1960s with a master's degree in theatre. He had two years of military service in Korea, where he served in a broadcasting post that he compared to the film ''Good Morning, Vietnam.'' Between returning from Korea and becoming an actor, he worked with display advertising in California. Career Anderson began his professional acting career in 1967. Prior to 1990, and his work in film and television, Anderson had spent 23 years in over 200 productions as a professional actor working at Arena Stage, ACT, The Actors Company, and the California Shakespeare Festival, among others. After undergraduate and graduate work at San Jose State Universi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Bartlett
Robin Bartlett is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in two NBC sitcoms ''The Powers That Be'' and '' Mad About You''. Career She appeared in the short-lived series ''The Powers That Be''. She played the sister of a filmmaker in '' Mad About You'' and a television producer in ''Sisters''. She played a teacher in two films, '' Lean on Me'' and '' If Looks Could Kill''. She played the drug rehab roommate for '' Postcards from the Edge''. In addition, she played the dean of a private school in an episode ("The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial") of the HBO series ''Curb Your Enthusiasm''. In June 2010, it was announced Barlett would play Hannah Pitt in Signature Theatre Company's 20th-anniversary production of Tony Kushner's '' Angels in America.'' She played Bridget Kearns in '' Shutter Island'' in 2010. In 2013, she portrayed Miranda Crump in ''American Horror Story''s second season, '' Asylum'', and later that year returned for the third season, ''Coven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Reid
Daphne Katherine Reid (4 November 1930 – 27 March 1993) was a Canadian actress, whose career spanned over fifty years and hundreds of roles across both stage and screen. She was described by the book ''Inspiring Women: A Celebration of Herstory'' as "the finest actress ever developed in Canada". Born in England and raised in Ontario, Reid performed with the Stratford Festival, before making her Broadway debut as Martha in the matinee cast of '' Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'', and went on to be nominated for two Tony Awards, Best Featured Actress in a Play for ''Dylan'' and Best Actress in a Play for '' Slapstick Tragedy''. She played Linda Loman in the acclaimed 1984 revival of ''Death of a Salesman''. On screen, Reid won the Genie Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Louis Malle's ''Atlantic City'' (1980). She was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for ''A Delicate Balance'' (1973), and Best ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amy Wright
Amy Wright is an American actress and former model. She has appeared in such films as '' The Deer Hunter'', '' Breaking Away'', '' The Accidental Tourist'', '' Hard Promises'', '' Crossing Delancey'', and '' Miss Firecracker''. She is the widow of actor Rip Torn. Early years Born in Chicago, Wright is a graduate of Beloit College. Career Wright acted in summer-stock productions in Rockford, Illinois, before going to New York, where she studied acting with Uta Hagen. She starred with Eric Schweig in '' The Scarlet Letter'' and ''Tom and Huck'' (both made in 1995). She produced a Netflix series called ''The Next Step''. Wright starred in the original production of '' Breakfast with Les and Bess'' as Shelby. Wright also appeared on Broadway in the original productions of ''Fifth of July Fifth of July may refer to: Dates * July 5 * Independence Day (Venezuela) * Fifth of July (New York) Other uses * ''Fifth of July'' (play) by Lanford Wilson * '' The Fifth of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruce MacVittie
Bruce James MacVittie (October 14, 1956 – May 7, 2022) was an American actor. He was known for playing Danny Scalercio in the fourth season of ''The Sopranos'', Mickey Mack in ''Million Dollar Baby'', and Detective Eastman in '' Lonely Hearts''. Early life MacVittie was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on October 14, 1956. Career MacVittie made guest appearances on television shows, including ''Miami Vice'', ''The Equalizer'', ''L.A. Law'', '' Homicide: Life on the Street'', ''Sex and the City'', '' Oz'', ''The Unit'', ''Numbers'', ''Blue Bloods'' and ''Chicago Med''. In 2002, MacVittie appeared as Danny Scalerio in the HBO drama television series ''The Sopranos'' for its fourth season. He appeared as Mickey Mack in the 2004 Academy Award-winning sports drama film ''Million Dollar Baby'', featuring Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman. Personal life In 1997, MacVittie was married to Carol Ochs until his death 25 years later in 2022. Death MacVittie died on May 7 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anais Granofsky
Anais Granofsky (born May 14, 1973) is an American-born Canadian actress, screenwriter, producer and director, who is best known for playing the role of Lucy Fernandez in the '' Degrassi'' television franchise, appearing as a main character in '' Degrassi Junior High'' (1987–89) and '' Degrassi High'' (1989–91). She reprised the role in four episodes of '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' (2001–02). Early life Granofsky was born in Springfield, Ohio, to an African American mother and a Canadian father descended from Jews who were originally from Russia and Poland. Her paternal Russian-Jewish great-grandparents fled to Romania in 1920 after an aunt was murdered by the Bolsheviks, having bribed a border guard. They later emigrated to Toronto in 1927. Her paternal grandfather is industrialist Phil Granovsky. Career She began her career as a child actor in 1985 playing Sophie of the Mighty Mites on " Owl TV". After that, she was cast in the Canadian children's television ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jan Rubeš
Jan Ladislav Rubeš Order of Canada, CM (6 June 1920 – 29 June 2009) was a Czechs, Czech-Canadians, Canadian bass (voice type), bass opera singer and actor. Life and career Rubeš was born in Volyně, Czechoslovakia, to Ružena (née Kellnerová) and Jan Rubeš. Not long after World War II, he graduated from the Prague Conservatory, Prague Conservatoire and joined the Prague Opera House as a bass singer. In 1948, he won first prize at the Geneva International Music Festival and emigrated to Canada at the end of the year to pursue a career in a wider sphere. Beginning as a singer with the Canadian Opera Company, he subsequently directed and became director of touring, before switching to radio and television, where he became well known as an actor and presenter in Canada. He is noted for his portrayal of Amish patriarch Eli Lapp in Peter Weir's major-market film ''Witness (1985 film), Witness'' and Jan in ''D2: The Mighty Ducks''. Family On 22 September 1950, Rubeš marri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Irwin (actor)
Tom Irwin (born June 1, 1956) is an American film, television, and stage actor. Irwin is best known for his roles as Adrian Powell in the Lifetime comedy-drama series '' Devious Maids'' and as Graham Chase in the mid-1990s drama '' My So-Called Life''. Early life and education Born in Peoria, Illinois, Irwin graduated from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. He joined the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1979, where he performed alongside Laurie Metcalf, John Malkovich, Joan Allen, and Gary Sinise. Career Irwin has been on the faculty of The Theatre School at DePaul University and Columbia College Chicago. He is a class instructor at Steppenwolf Theatre Company West School of Drama in Los Angeles. He has appeared in over fifty Steppenwolf productions, and won a Joseph Jefferson Award for his performance as Tom in Steppenwolf's production of '' The Glass Menagerie''. His first starring television role was in 1991, in the short-lived ABC television series, ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
