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I Woke Up Early The Day I Died
''I Woke Up Early the Day I Died'' is a 1998 American camp black comedy film, based on an unproduced screenplay written by Edward D. Wood Jr. in 1974. Wood originally wrote the script in 1961 as ''Silent Night'', then rewrote it in 1974 as ''I Awoke Early the Day I Died'', but he died before he could get it filmed. The 1998 film, directed by Aris Iliopulos, stars Billy Zane, Tippi Hedren, Ron Perlman, Sandra Bernhard, Karen Black, Eartha Kitt, Summer Phoenix, and Christina Ricci, among many others who appear in cameos. The film has no dialogue, containing only atmospheric sounds, alternating bursts of laughter, and screams. Several of Wood's collaborators from the 1950s were featured in bit parts, including Maila Nurmi, Conrad Brooks, David Ward, and Wood's widow Kathy O'Hara Wood. In the film, a fleeing thief and murderer accidentally attend a strange funeral at a forbidden cemetery. He tries to hide his loot within the coffin, but falls unconscious and loses track of the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Zane
William George Zane Jr. (born February 24, 1966) is an American actor. His breakthrough role was in the Australian film ''Dead Calm (film), Dead Calm'' (1989), a performance that earned him a nomination for the Chicago Film Critics Association, Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actor. He has since appeared in numerous films and television series, and starred as the main antagonist Caledon Hockley in the epic film ''Titanic (1997 film), Titanic'' (1997), for which he and the rest of the ensemble cast was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Awards, Screen Actors Guild Award. Zane's other film roles include Phantom (character), Kit Walker / The Phantom in the superhero film ''The Phantom (1996 film), The Phantom'' (1996), "Match" in the ''Back to the Future (franchise), Back to the Future'' franchise, Lieutenant Val Kozlowski in ''Memphis Belle (film), Memphis Belle'' (1990), The Collector in ''Demon Knight'' (1995), Curtis Zampf in ''The Believer (2001 film) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maila Nurmi
Maila Elizabeth Syrjäniemi (December 11, 1922 – January 10, 2008), known professionally as Maila Nurmi, was an American actress best known for creating the Camp (style), campy 1950s character Vampira. She was raised in Astoria, Oregon, where she worked in tuna and salmon canneries. She relocated to Los Angeles in 1940, with hopes of becoming an actress. After several minor film roles, she found success with her Vampira character, television's first horror host. Nurmi hosted her own series, ''The Vampira Show'', from 1954 to 1955, on KABC-TV. After the show's cancellation, she appeared in the 1959 cult film ''Plan 9 from Outer Space'', directed by Ed Wood. She is also billed as Vampira, despite not playing the character, in the 1959 films ''The Beat Generation (film), The Beat Generation'', where she plays a beatnik poet, and crime film ''The Big Operator (1959 film), The Big Operator''. She was portrayed by Lisa Marie (actress), Lisa Marie in Tim Burton's 1994 biopic, ''Ed Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregory Sporleder
Gregory Sporleder (born April 14, 1964) is an American actor and filmmaker, notable for playing military men in films such as '' The Rock'', '' Black Hawk Down'' and ''Renaissance Man'', as well as Calvin Norris in the HBO series ''True Blood''. Early life Sporleder graduated from University City High School in St. Louis, Missouri and was voted the top dancer in his class. Career Sporleder got his first major role in the 1989 romance '' Say Anything...'' alongside John Cusack. In 1994, he appeared as "Billy" in the music video for Sheryl Crow's song " All I Wanna Do". He had supporting roles in films such as ''A League of Their Own'', ''True Romance'', 1998's quirky '' Uncorked'' and episodes of ''Murphy Brown'', ''NYPD Blue'' and ''Smallville''. Sporleder also appeared in ''Being John Malkovich'', '' Black Hawk Down'', '' S.W.A.T.'', '' The Big Bounce'', '' Hotel for Dogs'', '' Andersonville'' and '' 17 Again''. Sporleder landed the role of Calvin Norris in ''True Blood'', th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rick Schroder
Richard Bartlett Schroder (born April 13, 1970) is an American actor and filmmaker. As a child actor billed as Ricky Schroder he debuted in the film '' The Champ'' (1979), for which he became the youngest Golden Globe award recipient, and went on to become a child star on the sitcom ''Silver Spoons'' (1982–87). He has continued acting as an adult, usually billed as Rick Schroder, notably in the Western miniseries '' Lonesome Dove'' (1989) and on the police drama series ''NYPD Blue'' (1998–2001). He made his directorial debut with the film '' Black Cloud'' (2004) and has produced several films and television series, including the anthology film '' Locker 13'' and the war documentary '' The Fighting Season.'' Early life Schroder was born in Brooklyn, New York City and raised on Staten Island, the son of Diane Katherine Bartlett and Richard John Schroder, both former employees of AT&T. His paternal grandparents were German immigrants. Schroder's mother quit her job to raise him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tara Reid
Tara Donna Reid (; born November 8, 1975) is an American actress and model. Her film roles established her status as a sex symbol in the late 1990s through the early 2000s. In film, Reid is best known for her lead ensemble role as Vicky Lathum in the American Pie (film series), ''American Pie'' film series (1999–2001; 2012). Her other notable lead film roles include ''Urban Legend (film), Urban Legend'' (1998), ''Body Shots (film), Body Shots'' (1999), ''Josie and the Pussycats (film), Josie and the Pussycats'' (2001), ''Van Wilder'' (2002), ''My Boss's Daughter'' (2003) and ''Alone in the Dark (2005 film), Alone in the Dark'' (2005). She had supporting roles in the films ''The Big Lebowski'' (1998), ''Cruel Intentions'' (1999), ''Dr. T & the Women'' (2000), and ''Just Visiting (film), Just Visiting'' (2001). In television, Reid had recurring roles as Ashley on the soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' (1995) and Danni Sullivan on the NBC series ''Scrubs (TV series), Scrubs'' (200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rain Phoenix
Rain Joan of Arc Phoenix ( Bottom; born November 21, 1972) is an American actress, musician, and singer. She is the older sister of Joaquin, Liberty and Summer Phoenix and younger sister of River Phoenix. Early life Phoenix was born Rain Joan of Arc Bottom in Crockett, Texas, the second child of John Lee Bottom and Arlyn Sharon (née Dunetz). Her mother was born in New York to Jewish parents from Russia. Her father was from California. Before Phoenix was born, her mother moved to California, meeting Phoenix's father while hitch-hiking. They married in 1969 and joined The Children of God cult working as missionaries in South America. It was there, at the age of three, that Phoenix (accompanied by elder brother River on guitar) first began to sing. They would perform on the streets of Caracas, Venezuela, while handing out Children of God flyers to passers by. The family set out for California in order for the children to enter the entertainment industry. In West Los Angeles, Pho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roberta Hanley
Roberta Hanley is a screenwriter and director, she directed the 1998 movie '' Brand New World'', for which she was awarded the ''Grand Jury Prize'' for Best Feature Film at the 2001 New York International Independent Film & Video Festival. Films * 2005: '' The Nickel Children'' as The Waitress * 2003: ''I Love Your Work'' as Katie's Korner Host * 2003: ''This Girl's Life'' as Bored Beverly Hills Housewife * 1999: ''The Virgin Suicides'' as Mrs. Weiner * 1998: ''I Woke Up Early the Day I Died'' as a Housewife * 1998: ''Modern Vampires'' (TV Movie) as Saleslady * 1997: ''This World, Then the Fireworks'' as Younger Mom Lakewood * 1996: '' Red Ribbon Blues'' as Savemore Pharmacist * 1996: ''Trees Lounge'' as Roberta * 1996: ''Freeway'' as Teacher * 1995: ''Delta of Venus (film) ''Delta of Venus'' is a 1994 American erotic drama film directed by Zalman King and starring Audie England, Costas Mandylor, and Marek Vašut. It is inspired by the posthumously published 1977 short story ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Greene
Michael Harris Greene (November 4, 1933 – January 10, 2020) was an American actor who was active from the 1960s through the 1990s. Career Greene was born in San Francisco, California, the son of Gladys () and Harry Greene. Early in his career, Greene was frequently featured in westerns, and was credited with over 100 television and film appearances, including the 1962 film ''This is Not a Test (1962 film), This is Not a Test'' (as Mike Green). In October of 1966, he appeared as the character, Nubu, in the episode "Space Circus" of the TV series, ''Lost in Space'', as well as a leading role in the 1973 film ''The Clones''. He played Jimmy Hart, William Petersen's ill-fated partner in ''To Live and Die in L.A. (film), To Live and Die in L.A''. He is perhaps best remembered in his co-starring role as Deputy U.S. Marshal Vance Porter in the short-lived American Broadcasting Company, ABC–Warner Brothers western series ''The Dakotas (TV series), The Dakotas'', where he co-starred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Jonathan Taylor Thomas (; born September 8, 1981) is an American actor and director. He is known for portraying Randy Taylor on ''Home Improvement'' and voicing young Simba in Disney's 1994 animated feature film ''The Lion King'' and Pinocchio in New Line Cinema's 1996 film ''The Adventures of Pinocchio''. Early life and education Thomas was born on September 8, 1981, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Sacramento, California, and then to Los Angeles. Thomas's paternal uncle was playwright and actor Jeff Weiss (1940–2022). Thomas has Pennsylvania Dutch and Portuguese ancestry. In 2000, Thomas enrolled at Harvard University, where he studied philosophy and history and spent his third year abroad at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. In 2010, he graduated from the Columbia University School of General Studies. Career Television Thomas began his television career in 1990, playing the role of Kevin Brady, the son of Greg Brady, on '' The Bradys'', a spin-off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abraham Benrubi
Abraham Rubin Hercules Benrubi (born October 4, 1969) is an American actor. He is known for his appearances as Jerry Markovic on the long-running medical television drama '' ER'', for his first role as Larry Kubiac on the series '' Parker Lewis Can't Lose'', Dennis in '' Without a Paddle'', and for his voice acting on the Adult Swim claymation series ''Robot Chicken'' as well as numerous video games including many in the ''World of Warcraft'' series. Early life and education Benrubi was born on October 4, 1969, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the eldest son of Patricia and Asher Benrubi, known professionally as Adam Smasher or "The Smash", who was the lead singer of Roadmaster and a radio personality in St. Louis. His paternal grandfather was from a Greek Jewish family. His paternal grandmother, who was born to a Greek Orthodox Christian family, helped shelter Jews in Greece during World War II and later converted to Judaism. Benrubi graduated from Broad Ripple High School in India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ann Magnuson
Ann Magnuson is an American actress, performance artist, and nightclub performer. She was described by ''The New York Times'' in 1990 as "An endearing theatrical chameleon who has as many characters at her fingertips as Lily Tomlin does". A founding member of the 1980s band Bongwater, Magnuson starred in the ABC sitcom '' Anything but Love'' (1989–92). Her film appearances include '' The Hunger'' (1983), '' Making Mr. Right'' (1987), '' Clear and Present Danger'' (1994), '' Panic Room'' (2002), and '' One More Time'' (2015). Early life and career Magnuson was born in Charleston, West Virginia, to a journalist mother and a lawyer father. She had a brother, Bobby, who died in 1988 of complications from AIDS. She attended Holz Elementary and George Washington High School in Charleston. After graduating from Denison University in 1978, she moved to New York City and was a DJ and performer at Club 57 and the Mudd Club in Manhattan around 1979 through the early 1980s. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Ritter
Johnathan Southworth Ritter (September 17, 1948 – September 11, 2003) was an American comedian and actor. He was a son of the singing cowboy star Tex Ritter and the father of actors Jason Ritter, Jason and Tyler Ritter. He is best known for playing Jack Tripper on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC sitcom ''Three's Company'' (1977–1984), and received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Award for the role in 1984. Ritter briefly reprised the role on the spin-off ''Three's a Crowd'', which aired for one season, producing 22 episodes before its cancellation in 1985. He appeared in over 100 films and television series combined and performed on Broadway theatre, Broadway, with roles including adult Ben Hanscom in ''It (miniseries), It'' (1990), ''Problem Child (film), Problem Child'' (1990), ''Problem Child 2'' (1991), a dramati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
