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Doorman
A doorman, also known as doorkeeper, is someone who is posted at, and often guards, a door, or by extension another entrance (specific similar terms exist, e.g. gatekeeper, hall porter). Specific uses include: Professions * Doorman (profession), hired to provide courtesy and security services at a residential building or hotel * Bouncer, a person employed by a nightclub or similar establishment to prevent troublemakers from entering or to eject them from the premises * Usher (occupation), often ceremonial * Ostiarius, ecclesiastical minor order * Doorkeeper (Houses of Parliament), badged officer of the United Kingdom Houses of Parliament * Doorkeeper of the United States House of Representatives Books * ''The Doorman'' (''El Portero''), a novel by Reinaldo Arenas * Doorman (character), a Marvel Comics fictional superhero Film and TV * "The Doorman" (''Seinfeld''), a 1995 episode of the American TV series * ''The Doorman'' (1950 film), a 1950 film starring Cantinflas * ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karel Doorman
Karel Willem Frederik Marie Doorman (23 April 1889 – 28 February 1942) was a Royal Netherlands Navy officer who during World War II commanded remnants of the short-lived American-British-Dutch-Australian Command naval strike forces in the Battle of the Java Sea. He was killed in action when his flagship was torpedoed during the battle, having chosen to go down with the ship. Biography Early career Doorman was born 1889 in Utrecht, and raised as a Roman Catholic from a military family. In 1906, he and his brother Lou ACM Doorman were commissioned as midshipmen. In 1910, he was promoted to officer and moved to the Dutch East Indies aboard the cruiser '' Tromp''. During his first three years of duty from January 1912 to December 1913, he was placed aboard the survey vessels and and was mainly tasked with mapping the coastal waters of New Guinea. Early in 1914, he returned to the Netherlands on board the cruiser . In March 1914, he requested a transfer to the Av ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Doorman (2020 Film)
''The Doorman'' is a 2020 American action thriller film directed by Ryuhei Kitamura. The film stars Ruby Rose, Aksel Hennie, Rupert Evans, and Jean Reno and follows a former Marine turned luxury apartment doorman who must protect her brother-in-law and his two children from a gang of ruthless criminals who are after a stash of precious artwork hidden in the walls somewhere in the building. The film was theatrically released in Russia on October 1, 2020, and released direct-to-digital in the United States on October 9, 2020. The film received negative reviews and grossed $307,873 from an international theatrical release. Plot In Bucharest, U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant Alexandra “Ali” Gorski is tasked to protect a convoy carrying the daughter of the ambassador. Armed mercenaries ambush them, and although Ali fights fiercely and effectively, the mercenaries are still able to kill the ambassador, his wife and their daughter. Ali leaves the Marines and returns to New York City. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doorman (character)
DeMarr Davis is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer and artist John Byrne (comics), John Byrne, the character First appearance, first appeared in ''West Coast Avengers (comic book), West Coast Avengers'' #46 (July 1989). Davis belongs to the subspecies of humans called Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutants, who are born with superhuman abilities. He is known under the Code name, codename Doorman. Following his death, he was resurrected by Oblivion to serve as an Angel of Death, granting him new abilities. In addition to his portal-based powers, he gained flight, teleportation, and the ability to create objects using Darkforce energy. The character has also been a member of the Great Lakes Avengers at various points in his history. Publication history DeMarr Davis debuted in ''West Coast Avengers (comic book), West Coast Avengers'' #46 (July 1989), created by John Byrne (comics), John Byrne. He appeared in the 2005 ''G.L.A.'' series, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Doorman (Seinfeld)
"The Doorman" is the 104th episode of the NBC sitcom ''Seinfeld''. This is the 18th episode for the sixth season. It aired on February 23, 1995. In this episode, Jerry and Elaine contend with a creepy doorman, George fears he is developing male breasts, and Kramer and Frank Costanza try to go into business with a bra for men. Plot Jerry goes to pick up Elaine who is house sitting Mr. Pitt's apartment, and has an awkward conversation with the doorman. Jerry insists on waiting until the doorman leaves before he and Elaine can go to the movies. However, Mr. Pitt calls and orders Elaine to stay and read the mail. Walking home, Jerry meets the doorman standing outside his own apartment building. The doorman accuses him of following him and harassing him. Walking down the street, Kramer, with the thought that it would entertain German tourists on a tour bus, simulates robbing George. Since George's parents' separation in "The Chinese Woman", Frank Costanza has been living with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nothing Great About Britain
''Nothing Great About Britain'' is the debut studio album by British rapper Slowthai. It was released on 17 May 2019 via Method Records. The album features guest appearances from British rappers Jaykae and Skepta, as well as production credits from Kwes Darko, Mura Masa and punk rock band Slaves. ''Nothing Great About Britain'' was released to widespread critical acclaim. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 based on reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received a score of 82, based on 15 reviews. Background and release The album title was announced on 22 February 2019 following the premiere of single "Peace of Mind". The album's artwork, tracklisting and release date were then announced by slowthai amidst his UK tour on 28 March 2019. The album's lead single "Doorman", a collaboration with electronic music producer Mura Masa, was released on 19 November 2018; shortly after its premiere as BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac's ''Hottest Record''. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bouncer
A bouncer (also known as a door supervisor) is a type of security guard, employed at licensed or sanctioned venues such as bars, nightclubs, cabaret clubs, strip clubs and casinos. A bouncer's duties are to provide security, to check legal age and drinking age, to refuse entry for intoxicated people, and to deal with aggressive, violent or verbal behavior or disobedience with statutory or establishment rules. They are also charged with maintaining order, and ensuring that laws and regulations are followed by all patrons. They are civilians and they are often hired directly by the venue, rather than by a security firm throughout the Western world and particularly in the U.S. Bouncers are often required where crowd size, clientele or alcohol consumption may make arguments or fights a possibility, or where the threat or presence of criminal gang activity or violence is high. At some clubs, bouncers are also responsible for "face control", choosing who is allowed to patronize th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Doorman (1950 Film)
''The Doorman'' (Spanish: ''El portero''), also known as ''Puerta, joven'' (Spanish: ''Door, Young Man'' or ''The Door, Please''), is a 1950 Mexican comedy film directed by Miguel M. Delgado and starring Cantinflas, Silvia Pinal and Carlos Martínez Baena. It was shot at the Churubusco Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Gunther Gerszo. Plot The ''portero'' or doorman of a humble neighborhood (Cantinflas) also writes letters to his neighbors for extra money. He falls in love with his beautiful neighbor, Rosita (Pinal), who cannot walk, while a young military man is also in love with the girl. The doorman wants his neighbor to be happy, so he writes letters to her, but signing as her military admirer. Meanwhile, the doorman has a plan for her to walk again, by earning money at the horse races to pay for her operation. Cast *Cantinflas as El portero *Silvia Pinal as Rosa María ("Rosita") *Carlos Martínez Baena as Don Sebastián, el profe *Ó ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ostiarius
An ostiarius, a Latin word sometimes anglicized as ostiary but often literally translated as porter or doorman, originally was an enslaved person or guard posted at the entrance of a building, similarly to a gatekeeper. In the Roman Catholic Church, this "porter" became the lowest of the four minor orders prescribed by the Council of Trent. This was the first order a seminarian was admitted to after receiving the tonsure. The porter had in ancient times the duty of opening and closing the church-door and of guarding the church, especially to ensure no unbaptised persons would enter during the Eucharist. Later on, the porter would also guard, open and close the doors of the sacristy, baptistry and elsewhere in the church. The porter was not a part of holy orders administering sacraments but simply a preparatory job on the way to the major orders: subdiaconate (until its suppression, after the Second Vatican Council by Pope Paul VI), diaconate and the priesthood. Like the o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doorman (profession)
A doorman (or doorwoman/doorperson), also called a porter in British English, is a person hired to provide courtesy and security services at a residential building or hotel. They are common in urban luxury highrises. At a residential building, a doorperson is responsible for opening doors and screening visitors and Delivery (commerce), deliveries. They will often provide other courtesy services such as signing for packages, carrying luggage between the elevator and the street, or hailing Taxicab, taxis for residents and guests. History The occupation dates back at least to the time of Plautus under the Roman Republic where its name was ''wikt:ianitor, iānitor'' (from ''iānua'', 'door', the root of "janitor"). Modern era The United States House of Representatives had an Doorkeeper of the United States House of Representatives, official doorkeeper until the post was abolished in 1995. In New York City, doorpeople and elevator operators are Trade union, unionized and typically ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominique Vandenberg
Dominique Vandenberg is a Belgian martial artist, actor and stunt performer. Vandenberg lives in California, where he has appeared in such movies as '' Pit Fighter'' and ''Mortal Kombat''. Background Dominique Vandenberg was born Dominique Horevoets in Waasmont, Belgium. As a young adult, Vandenberg competed in many martial arts competitions, winning most of them, and left school at age sixteen to enroll in a Kunto training course in Okinawa, Japan. After graduating the course in a tie for first rank, Vandenberg returned to Belgium, where he was drafted into the military. Vandenberg volunteered for a post in Germany as it offered a shorter service of eight months (as opposed to a year). Immediately upon his release, Vandenberg began training for an invitational freestyle martial arts competition he had been invited to upon completion of the Kunto course. Vandenberg won the competition with only two months of training but was hit by a car and broke his leg. Unable to fight i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bradley Whitford
Bradley Whitford (born October 10, 1959) is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his portrayal of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman in the NBC television political drama ''The West Wing'' (1999–2006), for which he was nominated for three consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards from 2001 to 2003, winning in 2001. The role earned him three consecutive Golden Globe Award nominations. In addition to ''The West Wing'', Whitford played Danny Tripp in ''Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip'', Dan Stark in the Fox police buddy-comedy '' The Good Guys'', Timothy Carter, a character who was believed to be Red John, in the CBS series ''The Mentalist'', antagonist Eric Gordon in the film '' Billy Madison'', Arthur Parsons in '' The Post'', Dean Armitage in the horror film ''Get Out'', Roger Peralta in ''Brooklyn Nine-Nine'', President Gray in the dystopian science fiction film '' The Darkest Minds'' and Rick Stanton in the monster film ''Godzilla: King of the Monsters' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reinaldo Arenas
Reinaldo Arenas (July 16, 1943 – December 7, 1990) was a Cuban poet, novelist, and playwright who is known as a vocal critic of Fidel Castro, the Cuban Revolution, and the Cuban government. His memoir of the Cuban dissident movement and of being a political prisoner, ''Before Night Falls'', was dictated after his escape to the United States during the 1980 Mariel boatlift and published posthumously. Arenas, who was dying of AIDS, killed himself in 1990. Life Arenas was born in the countryside of Newport Beach, Aguas Claras, Holguín Province, Cuba, and later moved to the city of Holguín as a teenager. He was six years old when he started school, attending Rural School 91 in Perronales County. There, his interest in boys flourished. He later wrote about his sexual exploration with himself. He talked openly of how the first times he had straight sex, while incomplete, was with his cousin, Dulce Maria. He also shared that his first act of gay sex was at 8 with his cousin Orl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
