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Famous Last Words (Touched By An Angel)
The eighth and penultimate season of the American dramatic television series '' Touched by an Angel'' aired CBS from September 29, 2001 through May 11, 2002, spanning 22 episodes. Created by John Masius and produced by Martha Williamson Martha Williamson is a television producer, best known as the head writer and executive producer of the long-running hit CBS television series ''Touched by an Angel''. Martha began her career in television working on musical variety progra ..., the series chronicled the cases of two angels, Monica ( Roma Downey) and her supervisor Tess ( Della Reese), who bring messages from God to various people to help them as they reach a crossroads in their lives. They are frequently joined by Andrew ( John Dye), the angel of death. In this penultimate season, a new trainee angel, Gloria ( Valerie Bertinelli) is also added to the cast. The episodes use the song "Walk with You", performed by Reese, as their opening theme. Episodes References Exte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roma Downey
Roma Burnett (née Downey) is an actress, producer, and author from Derry, Northern Ireland. She produced the mini-series ''The Bible'' for the History Channel and also appeared in it as Mary, mother of Jesus. For nine seasons she played Monica the angel in the CBS television series ''Touched by an Angel''. She has performed on stage with the Abbey Theatre, The National Theatre of Ireland, and has appeared both on and off Broadway. She played the leading role of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the Emmy award-winning miniseries ''A Woman Named Jackie'' for NBC. Downey starred in and was executive producer for a number of television movies for the CBS network, including ''Borrowed Hearts'' and ''Second Honeymoon''. She is an ambassador for Operation Smile, serving on missions to Honduras, Vietnam, and Jordan. On 11 August 2016 she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2021, Downey received the Lifetime Achievement Award for the International Christian Film & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hinton Battle
Hinton Battle (born November 29, 1956) is an American actor, singer, dancer, and dance instructor. He has won three Tony Awards, all in the category of Featured Actor in a Musical. He was the first to portray the Scarecrow in the stage version of ''The Wiz'' (a role assumed by Michael Jackson in the 1978 film adaptation). Early life Battle was born in Neubrücke, Hoppstädten, West Germany, part of the Baumholder Army Military Community, and raised in Washington, D.C. and New York City. His mother was a homemaker and his father a U.S. army officer. Battle's talent became apparent at the age of nine. After three years of studying ballet at the Jones-Haywood School of Ballet, he received a scholarship to The School of American Ballet where he studied until the age of fifteen under George Balanchine. On October 21, 1974, the new musical ''The Wiz'' opened at the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland and then moved to Broadway's Majestic Theatre with a new cast on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Debbie Reynolds
Mary Frances "Debbie" Reynolds (April 1, 1932 – December 28, 2016) was an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. Her career spanned almost 70 years. She was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer for her portrayal of Helen Kane in the 1950 film '' Three Little Words''. Her breakout role was her first leading role, as Kathy Selden in ''Singin' in the Rain'' (1952). Her other successes include '' The Affairs of Dobie Gillis'' (1953), '' Susan Slept Here'' (1954), ''Bundle of Joy'' (1956 Golden Globe nomination), '' The Catered Affair'' (1956 National Board of Review Best Supporting Actress Winner), and '' Tammy and the Bachelor'' (1957), in which her performance of the song " Tammy" reached number one on the '' Billboard'' music charts. In 1959, she released her first pop music album, titled ''Debbie''. She starred in ''Singin' in the Rain'' (1952), '' How the West Was Won'' (1962), and '' The Unsinkable Molly Brown'' (1964), a biographical film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria Stuart
Gloria Frances Stuart (born Gloria Stewart; July 4, 1910 September 26, 2010) was an American actress, visual artist, and activist. She was known for her roles in Pre-Code films, and garnered renewed fame late in life for her portrayal of Rose DeWitt Bukater in James Cameron's epic romance ''Titanic'' (1997), the highest-grossing film of all time at the time. Her performance in the film won her a Screen Actors Guild Award and earned her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture. A native of Santa Monica, California, Stuart began acting while in high school. After attending the University of California, Berkeley, she embarked on a career in theater, performing in local productions and summer stock in Los Angeles and New York City. She signed a film contract with Universal Pictures in 1932, and acted in numerous films for the studio, including the horror films '' The Old Dark House'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benito Martinez (actor)
Benito James Martinez (born June 28, 1971) is an American actor, best known for his role as LAPD Captain David Aceveda in the FX police drama ''The Shield'', Luis Torres in ''Sons of Anarchy'' (2011-2012), Todd Denver in ''How to Get Away with Murder'' (2016-2018), Sheriff Diaz in ''13 Reasons Why'' (2019-2020), and for his film role in the movie ''My Family'' (1995) and '' Kill Your Darlings'' (2006). Early life Martinez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 28, 1971, the son of Margarita Martinez-Cannon. He attended Hollywood High School Performing Arts Center, along with Anthony Anderson. After graduating high school, he went to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, where his sister also studied. Besides Martinez, Kim Cattrall, Donald Sutherland and Chiwetel Ejiofor also studied there. Career He returned to the United States and moved to Los Angeles, where he appeared as Fernandez in an episode of '' The Bronx Zoo'', "The Gospel Truth". He has work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skye McCole Bartusiak
Skye McCole Bartusiak (September 28, 1992 – July 19, 2014) was an American child actress and child model. She appeared in '' The Patriot'' (2000), '' Don't Say a Word'' (2001), as Rose Wilder in '' Beyond the Prairie: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder'' (2002), as Megan Matheson on season 2 of '' 24'' (2002–03), '' Boogeyman'' (2005), and '' Kill Your Darlings'' (2006). Bartusiak died at the age of 21 in her apartment behind her parents' home. While her mother, shortly after Bartusiak's death, stated she believed that her daughter's history of epileptic seizures may have had a role in her death, the coroner ruled the death resulted from an accidental drug overdose. Early life Skye McCole Bartusiak was born in Houston, Texas, where she lived with her parents, Helen (née McCole) and Donald Bartusiak, until her death. She attended St. Thomas Episcopal Academy and Lutheran South High School in Houston, and graduated from Laurel Springs High School in Ojai, California in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Welch (actor)
Michael Alan Welch (born July 25, 1987) is an American actor. He is best known for the role of Luke Girardi on the television series ''Joan of Arcadia'' and for the role of Mike Newton in the films ''Twilight'', ''New Moon'', ''Eclipse'' and '' Breaking Dawn''. Life and career Welch was born in Los Angeles, California. His father is Protestant and his mother Jewish, and he identifies as Jewish. Welch is known for his role as the popular Mike Newton in ''The Twilight Saga'' film series. Although he auditioned for the part of Edward Cullen, he was cast in the role of Mike Newton. He's also well known for his role as Luke Girardi in the television series ''Joan of Arcadia'', which ran for two seasons (2003–05). Welch was cast in the series ''Z Nation ''Z Nation'' is an American horror television series that aired on Syfy, created by Karl Schaefer and Craig Engler, and was produced by The Asylum. The first season of 13 episodes premiered on September 12, 2014. ''Z Nation'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James MacDonald (American Actor)
James MacDonald or Macdonald may refer to: People Arts and entertainment * J. E. H. MacDonald (1873–1932), Canadian painter, member of the Group of Seven *James Stuart MacDonald (1878–1952), art critic and Director of the Art Gallery of NSW *Jimmy MacDonald (sound effects artist) (1906–1991), voice of Mickey Mouse * James D. Macdonald (born 1954), American author and critic * James MacDonald (actor), Canadian actor *James Macdonald (director) (born 1958), British theater and film director * James Wilson Alexander MacDonald, American sculptor Politics *Sir James Macdonald, 2nd Baronet (1784–1832), British Member of Parliament for Tain Burghs, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Sutherland, Calne, and Hampshire *James William MacDonald (1811–1881), politician in colonial South Australia and Colonial Treasurer * James E. MacDonald (1842–1903), former politician in Prince Edward Island, Canada *James MacDonald (trade unionist) (1857–1938), Secretary of the London Trades Council *James ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirk Cameron
Kirk Thomas Cameron (born October 12, 1970) is an American actor and evangelist. He first gained fame as a teen actor playing Mike Seaver on the ABC sitcom '' Growing Pains'' (1985–1992), a role for which he was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards. Cameron made several other television and film appearances through the 1980s and 1990s, including the films '' Like Father Like Son'' (1987) and '' Listen to Me'' (1989). In the 2000s, he portrayed Cameron "Buck" Williams in the ''Left Behind'' film series and Caleb Holt in the drama film '' Fireproof'' (2008). His 2014 film, '' Saving Christmas'', was panned by critics and made the IMDb Bottom 100 List within one month of its theatrical release. Cameron is an Evangelical Christian who partners with Ray Comfort in the evangelical ministry The Way of the Master and co-founded The Firefly Foundation with his wife, actress Chelsea Noble. Early life Cameron was born in Panorama City, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter H
Peter may refer to: People * List of people named Peter, a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Peter (given name) ** Saint Peter (died 60s), apostle of Jesus, leader of the early Christian Church * Peter (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) Culture * Peter (actor) (born 1952), stage name Shinnosuke Ikehata, Japanese dancer and actor * ''Peter'' (album), a 1993 EP by Canadian band Eric's Trip * ''Peter'' (1934 film), a 1934 film directed by Henry Koster * ''Peter'' (2021 film), Marathi language film * "Peter" (''Fringe'' episode), an episode of the television series ''Fringe'' * ''Peter'' (novel), a 1908 book by Francis Hopkinson Smith * "Peter" (short story), an 1892 short story by Willa Cather Animals * Peter, the Lord's cat, cat at Lord's Cricket Ground in London * Peter (chief mouser), Chief Mouser between 1929 and 1946 * Peter II (cat), Chief Mouser between 1946 and 1947 * Peter III (cat), Chief Mouser between ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omar Gooding
Omar Miles Gooding Sr., also known by his stage name, Big OOmar Gooding Pursues Rap March 15, 2010. Accessed April 17, 2012 (born October 19, 1976), is an American actor. Early life and education Omar Gooding was born in , on October 19, 1976, to Shirley (née Sullivan) and , the former lead singer for |
Ernie Hudson
Earnest Lee Hudson (born December 17, 1945) is an American actor. His roles include Winston Zeddemore in the ''Ghostbusters'' film series, Sergeant Darryl Albrecht in ''The Crow'' (1994), and Warden Leo Glynn on HBO's '' Oz'' (1997–2003). Hudson has also acted in the films ''Leviathan'' (1989), '' The Hand That Rocks the Cradle'' (1992), ''Airheads'' (1994), '' The Basketball Diaries'' (1995), '' Congo'' (1995), '' Miss Congeniality'' (2000), and as Principal Turner in '' The Ron Clark Story'' (2006). Hudson had appeared in the television shows '' St. Elsewhere'' (1984), '' The Last Precinct'' (1986), '' 10-8: Officers on Duty'' (2003–2004), ''Desperate Housewives'' (2006–2007), ''The Secret Life of the American Teenager'' (2008–2013), ''Law & Order'' (2009–2010), the voice of Agent Bill Fowler in '' Transformers: Prime'' (2010–2013), ''Franklin & Bash'' (2012–2014), ''Grace and Frankie'' (2015–2020), and ''L.A.'s Finest'' (2019–2020). He had a cameo as Pat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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