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Deveraux
Deveraux is a surname, derived from the Norman French '' Devereux'' (likely influenced by the common English pronunciation of that name, "Devero"). Notable people with the surname include: * James Deveraux (1903–1988), United States Marine Corps general, Navy Cross recipient, and Republican congressman * Jude Deveraux (born 1947), American author Fictional characters: * Abigail Deveraux, character on the NBC daytime drama ''Days of our Lives'' * Blanche Deveraux, character on the 1985–1992 NBC sitcom ''The Golden Girls'' * Dominique Deveraux, character on the American TV series ''Dynasty'' and its spin-off ''The Colbys'' * Floyd Devereaux, character on the movie '' Big Gold Brick'', played by Andy García. * Jack Deveraux, character on the NBC daytime drama ''Days of our Lives'' * Jeannette Deveraux, ''Wing Commander'' character * JJ Deveraux, character on the NBC daytime drama ''Days of our Lives'' * Luc Deveraux, the protagonist A protagonist () is the main character ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luc Deveraux
Luc Deveraux is the title character and protagonist of the ''Universal Soldier'' film series. He is most famously portrayed by Belgian actor and martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme in '' Universal Soldier'' (1992) and its sequels, '' Universal Soldier: The Return'' (1999), '' Universal Soldier: Regeneration'' (2009) and '' Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning'' (2012). The character is also portrayed by Matt Battaglia in the 1998 direct-to-video sequels '' Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms'' and '' Universal Soldier III: Unfinished Business''. He first appeared in ''Universal Soldier'' as "GR44" - depicted as a deceased Vietnam War soldier, who is reanimated in a secret government project to become a Universal Soldier or ''UniSol''. He and other UniSols serve as remote-controlled superhuman soldiers sent into the most dangerous situations. A recurring theme in the series is that he is the only UniSol strong enough to actively resist his mental conditioning and become m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abigail Deveraux
Abigail Deveraux is a fictional character from ''Days of Our Lives'', an American soap opera on the NBC network. Abigail was created by scriptwriter Sheri Anderson and executive producer Ken Corday. Abigail's storylines often focus on young love and budding romances. She is a member of the high class, core family, the Hortons. She is also the daughter of popular super couple Jack Deveraux and Jennifer Horton. Abigail was often titularized as the show's younger leading heroine when the character was portrayed by Ashley Benson, and is known for her popular fan pairing with Max Brady, which spanned from 2005 to 2007, when her character left for the United Kingdom to be with her parents. The character returned to the series in March 2011, then portrayed by Kate Mansi, but departed in June 2016. Marci Miller stepped into the role from November 2016 to November 2018. Following Miller's exit, Mansi returned to the role from November 2018 to February 2019. Mansi then appeared as Abiga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominique Deveraux
Dominique Deveraux is a fictional character on the ABC prime time soap opera ''Dynasty'' and its spin-off, ''The Colbys''. Portrayed by Diahann Carroll from 1984 to 1987, the character is the surprise half-sister of millionaire Blake Carrington (John Forsythe). Dominique was written out of the series at the end of its seventh season, and did not return for the 1991 miniseries '' Dynasty: The Reunion''. In The CW's ''Dynasty'' reboot, Dominique is played by Michael Michele and is the mother of Jeff Colby ( Sam Adegoke) and Monica Colby (Wakeema Hollis) as well as Blake's half-sister. Original series Development With ''Dynasty'' in its fourth season, Diahann Carroll saw the success of prime time soap operas, and noted that while they had covered many issues like rape and homosexuality, they had yet to tackle racial integration. She said at the time, "I want to be the first black bitch on television." Carroll had her manager reach out to ''Dynasty'' producer Aaron Spelling, bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JJ Deveraux
Jack "J.J." Deveraux Jr. is a fictional character from the original NBC soap opera, ''Days of Our Lives''. Born onscreen in 2004, the character was portrayed by several child actors between 2004 and 2006. In 2013, Casey Moss joined the cast as a Soap opera rapid aging syndrome, rapidly aged JJ. JJ is the son of supercouple Jack Deveraux and Jennifer Horton and younger brother of Abigail Deveraux. The character is a member of the original core family, the Horton family as well as the Johnson family. JJ shares a connection to several of the show's most popular characters and is considered a legacy character. JJ's first significant storyline launched in 2013 and focused on his rebellion following his father's death and his feud with his mother's new boyfriend, Daniel Jonas, Dr. Daniel Jonas. In 2014, JJ's storyline shifts to him meeting Paige Larson (True O'Brien), JJ cheating on Paige with her mother, Eve Donovan, and Paige discovering their affair on her birthday in 2015. Further r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Deveraux
Jack Deveraux is a fictional character from ''Days of Our Lives'', an American soap opera on the NBC network, most famously played by Matthew Ashford since 1987. He is a member of the Johnson family and first appeared onscreen in 1987. Ashford is the third actor to play in the role, and appeared regularly from 1987 through 1993 and from 2001 to 2006, with a few minor breaks in between, in addition to a small guest stint in 2007. In September 2011, after a four-year absence, the character returned to reconnect with his estranged family. His return was short-lived when it was announced that Ashford had been let go, last appearing on August 15, 2012, when the character was killed off in an elevator shaft. From 2016 to 2017, Ashford reprised the role for several guest-appearances; he returned full-time on December 28, 2018. The character has also been portrayed for lesser stints by Mark Valley, Steve Wilder, and Jon Lindstrom. Many of his storylines have included his relationship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jude Deveraux
Jude Deveraux (born September 20, 1947; née Jude Gilliam) is an American author of historical romances. Deveraux has written over 40 novels, many of which have been on ''The New York Times'' Best Seller list, including such titles as ''A Knight in Shining Armor'' and ''Remembrance''; she has sold over 50 million copies as of 2016. Deveraux appeared as herself in the 1987 romance novelist documentary ''Where the Heart Roams''. Literary work Known for her historical romances with storylines centered on strong, capable heroines, Deveraux has written stories set in several time periods, including post-Revolutionary America, nineteenth century Colorado, and nineteenth century New Mexico. Many of her books follow the Montgomery and Taggert families and contain recurring characters. She has written several time-travel romances, and her later novels have had a contemporary setting. Many of her more recent books feature paranormal storylines. In 2009, she was one of four authors who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Soldier (series)
''Universal Soldier'' is a series of military science fiction action films. The franchise began in 1992 with ''Universal Soldier (1992 film), Universal Soldier'' and as of 2012 comprises six entries. The films centered on the character of Luc Deveraux (played first by Jean-Claude Van Damme and then by Matt Battaglia) until ''Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning'', which focuses on a new protagonist named John (played by Scott Adkins). Film and television critic Matt Zoller Seitz stated that the ''Universal Soldier'' franchise "is a rare series that takes more creative risks as it goes along". Films ''Universal Soldier'' (1992) Directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Richard Rothstein (screenwriter), Richard Rothstein, Christopher Leitch, and Dean Devlin, it stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, and Ally Walker. In the first installment of the franchise, American soldier Luc Deveraux (Van Damme) finds that his superior officer, Andrew Scott (Lundgren), has turned viole ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Gold Brick
''Big Gold Brick'' is a 2022 American black comedy film written and directed by Brian Petsos, in his directorial debut. It stars Emory Cohen, Andy Garcia, Megan Fox, Lucy Hale, Shiloh Fernandez, Frederick Schmidt, and Oscar Isaac. Principal photography began in May 2019 in Toronto, Canada. The film was released on February 25, 2022. Cast * Emory Cohen as Samuel Liston * Andy Garcia as Floyd Deveraux * Megan Fox as Jacqueline Deveraux, Floyd's second wife and attorney * Lucy Hale as Lily Deveraux, Floyd's daughter from his first marriage * Oscar Isaac as Anselm * Shiloh Fernandez as Roy * Leonidas Castrounis as Edward Deveraux, Floyd's son * Frederick Schmidt as Percy * Tevin Wolfe as Lentil "Beans" Washington Release In June 2021, Samuel Goldwyn Films acquired distribution rights to the film. Reception On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, ''Big Gold Brick'' holds an approval rating of 21% based on 34 reviews, and an average rating of 3.40/10. The website's critics consensus rea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devereux
Devereux is a Norman surname. Derived form of ''D'Evreux'' / ''Devreux'', meaning ''d'Évreux'' ("from Évreux", a town in Normandy, France), the surname is found frequently in Ireland, Wales and England and to a lesser extent elsewhere in the English-speaking world. Saint Devereux Church in Hereford, United Kingdom is also named ''Saint Dubricius'' and is dedicated to the 6th century clergyman Saint Dubricius from Hereford, suggesting that the name is a Norman French rendering of ''Dubricius'' or the saint's Welsh name ''Dyfrig''. In Ireland, the name is associated with Wexford, where the Cambro-Normans first invaded from Pembrokeshire, Wales in 1170. Anglo-Norman develops regularly a svarabakhti vowel /e/ between /v/ and /r/, such as in ''overi'' (French ''ouvrit'' "opened"), or ''livere'' (French ''livre'' "book"). Dubricius is called ''Dubrice'' in French and Dyfrig would have given ''*Difry'' / ''*Dufry'' in French and ''*Difery'' / ''*Dufery'' in Anglo-Norman, and ''St. Dev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Colbys
''The Colbys'' (originally titled ''Dynasty II: The Colbys'') is an American prime time soap opera that originally aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from November 20, 1985, to March 26, 1987. Created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and Eileen and Robert Mason Pollock, Eileen and Robert Pollock and produced by Aaron Spelling, it is a spin-off (media), spin-off of ''Dynasty (1981 TV series), Dynasty'' and revolves around the Colbys, another vastly wealthy family who own a large multinational conglomerate and are connected to the Carrington family, Carringtons of ''Dynasty''. Intended to surpass its predecessor in opulence, the series' producers were handed an immensely high budget for the era, and cast a handful of well-known movie stars among its leads. ''The Colbys'' stars Charlton Heston as tycoon Jason Colby, Barbara Stanwyck as his sister Constance Colby, Constance, Stephanie Beacham as his wife Sable Colby, Sable, Katharine Ross as Sable's sister and Jason's lover Fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dynasty (1981 TV Series)
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time soap opera that aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from January 12, 1981, to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carrington family, Carringtons, a wealthy family residing in Denver. ''Dynasty'' stars John Forsythe as oil magnate Blake Carrington, Linda Evans as his new wife Krystle Carrington, Krystle, and later Joan Collins as his former wife Alexis Colby, Alexis. ''Dynasty'' was conceived by ABC to compete with CBS's prime time series ''Dallas (TV series), Dallas''. Ratings for the show's first season were unimpressive, but a revamp for the second season that included the arrival of Collins as scheming Alexis saw ratings enter the top 20. By the fall of 1982, it was a top 10 show, and by the spring of 1985, it was the #1 show in the United States. The series declined considerably in popularity during its final three seasons, and it was ultimately cancell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy García
Andrés Arturo García Menéndez (born April 12, 1956) is an American actor, director, producer, and musician. He first rose to prominence acting in Brian De Palma's '' The Untouchables'' (1987) alongside Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, and Robert De Niro. He continued to act in films such as '' Stand and Deliver'' (1988), and '' Internal Affairs'' (1990). He then co-starred in Francis Ford Coppola's '' The Godfather Part III'' (1990) as Vincent Mancini, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He continued to act in Hollywood films such as Stephen Frears' ''Hero'' (1992), the romantic drama '' When a Man Loves a Woman'' (1994), and the action thriller '' Desperate Measures'' (1998). In 2000, he produced and acted in the HBO television film, '' For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story'' (2000), where he received a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award nominations. He also starred in Steven Soderbergh's '' Ocean's Eleven'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
