|
Michael Harney
Michael John Harney is an American actor of film, television, and theater. He is best known for starring on the Netflix original series '' Orange Is the New Black'' as Corrections Officer Sam Healy. In 2019, he had a recurring role in the Apple TV+ series '' For All Mankind''. Early life Born in New York City, Harney went on to study under acting teachers William Esper and Phil Gushee, both of whom studied and taught with Sanford Meisner for many years at The Neighborhood Playhouse School Of The Theater. After studying acting for 7 years he went on to run The Michael Harney Acting Studio in New York City for 8 years. During his time in New York City, Harney acted in and/or directed more than 80 plays and one acts and starred in ''On The Waterfront'' on Broadway playing the role of Charlie Malloy. Career Throughout Harney's television career, he has performed in numerous blockbuster films such as '' Erin Brockovich'' and '' Ocean's Thirteen''. Before starring on '' Orange Is th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive with a respective county. The city is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area. New York is a global center of finance and commerce, culture, technology, entertainment and media, academics, and scientific output, the arts and fashion, and, as home to the headquarters of the United Nations, international diplomacy. With an estimated population in 2024 of 8,478,072 distributed over , the city is the most densely populated major city in the United States. New York City has more than double the population of Los Angeles, the nation's second-most populous city. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turbulence (1997 Film)
''Turbulence'' is a 1997 American action thriller film directed by Robert Butler, and starring Ray Liotta and Lauren Holly. It was produced by Rysher Entertainment and distributed by MGM Distribution Co. Plot Ryan Weaver, an accused serial killer and rapist, is arrested in New York City despite his claims of innocence. Even though police lieutenant Aldo Hines broke protocol during the arrest by assaulting Weaver, the authorities have enough hard evidence to have him extradited to Los Angeles to face trial. Weaver and another prisoner, a bank robber named Stubbs, are escorted by four U.S. marshals onto a TransContinental Airlines 747. Even though it is Christmas Eve, the 747 is nearly empty, with only eleven people on board. During the flight, Stubbs breaks free while using the bathroom and begins a shootout with the marshals. A stray bullet punches a hole in the fuselage, causing explosive decompression, before the hole is sealed with a briefcase. Amidst the chaos, the captain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cosby Mysteries
''The Cosby Mysteries'' is an American mystery comedy television series starring Bill Cosby that aired on NBC from September 21, 1994, to April 12, 1995. 19 episodes were made. It was the first television series to star Cosby since ''The Cosby Show'' (which ended in the spring of 1992) and lasted one season (1994–1995). Actor/rapper Yasiin Bey (also known as Mos Def) appeared in several episodes (sometimes credited as Dante Smith). Premise Cosby played Guy Hanks, a New York City Police Department criminalist, who retired from the police force after winning $44 million in the lottery. His peaceful retirement is frequently interrupted by his former colleagues, Detective Adam Sully ( James Naughton) and medical examiner John Chapman ( Robert Stanton), who ask him to consult on tough cases. As Hanks uses his wits and his forensics knowledge to solve crimes, he deals with his holistic housekeeper Angie Corea ( Rita Moreno) and his girlfriend Barbara Lorenz ( Lynn Whitfield). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Law & Order
''Law & Order'' is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf and produced by Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television, launching the ''Law & Order'' franchise. ''Law & Order'' aired its entire run on NBC, premiering on September 13, 1990, and completing its 20th season on May 24, 2010. On September 28, 2021, after an 11-year hiatus, NBC announced that the series would be revived for a 21st season, which premiered on February 24, 2022. The revival saw the debut of new regular cast members, and the reprise of two roles by series veterans: District Attorney Jack McCoy ( Sam Waterston), and Detective Kevin Bernard ( Anthony Anderson). Afterwards, the series was renewed for three additional seasons. In May 2025, it was announced the series had been renewed for its twenty-fifth season. Set and filmed in New York City, the series follows a two-part approach: the first half-hour is the investigation of a crime (usually murder) and app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Spoon Of Chocolate
''One Spoon of Chocolate'' is a 2025 American action thriller drama film written, produced and directed by RZA. It stars Shameik Moore, Paris Jackson, RJ Cyler, Harry Goodwins, Johnell Young, Michael Harney, Rockmond Dunbar, E'myri Crutchfield, Blair Underwood, Jason Isbell, Isaiah Hill (in his feature film debut), James Lee Thomas, and Jason Vendryes. The film premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2025. Premise "An ex-military convict leaves for a small town, where he ends up finding love and more trouble that he can handle." Cast * Shameik Moore as Unique * Paris Jackson * RJ Cyler as Ramsey * Harry Goodwins * Johnell Young * Michael Harney * Rockmond Dunbar * E'myri Crutchfield * Blair Underwood * Jason Isbell * Isaiah Hill * James Lee Thomas *Jason Vendryes *Daniel Cepeda Production In October 2012, in an interview with The New York Times, RZA revealed that he was working on his next feature film, titled ''One Spoon of Chocolate'', which was described as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Mercer
William A. Mercer (February 13, 1926 – March 22, 2025) was an American sportscaster, educator and author. Mercer, a native of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2002. He was best known for covering shows for the Dallas-based professional wrestling promotion World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), as well as local Dallas-Forth Worth area sports broadcasts. He would also provide notable coverage of the John F. Kennedy assassination. Personal During World War II, Mercer served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946 aboard the and USS ''LCI(G)–439'' ( Landing Craft Infantry – Gunboat) as a signalman. Mercer's ships participated in five invasions: Marshall Islands, Guam, Leyte, Luzon and Okinawa. He was included in the list of notable surviving veterans of World War II. Mercer first attended college at Northeastern State College in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, after the war. He then earned a bachelor's degree from the University of De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Iron Claw (film)
''The Iron Claw'' is a 2023 biographical sports drama film written and directed by Sean Durkin about the Von Erichs, a family of professional wrestlers who are "cursed" by tragedy. The film depicts the struggles of wrestling company owner Fritz Von Erich's sons to achieve the success for which their father groomed them, from 1979 to the early 1990s. The film stars Zac Efron as Kevin Von Erich alongside Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Stanley Simons, Holt McCallany, and Lily James as other members of the family. The title comes from the " Iron Claw," an in-ring signature move of the Von Erichs, which takes on thematic resonance within the film. ''The Iron Claw'' premiered at the Texas Theatre in Dallas on November 8, 2023. It was released in the United States by A24 on December 22, 2023, and by Lionsgate in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2024. It grossed over $45 million, on a $15.9 million budget, and received positive reviews, with Efron's performan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Banker (2020 Film)
''The Banker'' is a 2020 American period drama film directed, co-written and produced by George Nolfi. The film stars Anthony Mackie, Nicholas Hoult, Nia Long, Jessie T. Usher and Samuel L. Jackson. The story follows Joe Morris (Jackson) and Bernard Garrett (Mackie), two of the first African-American bankers in the United States. Plot In 1954, Bernard Garrett wants to get into real estate but encounters racism that prevents him from being a successful real estate investor. After a chance encounter with wealthy club owner Joe Morris, he convinces Joe to be his co-investor. Together they convince Matt Steiner, a white man, to pose as the front of the company in meetings to facilitate the sales. Eventually, they become extremely successful in Los Angeles real estate, with the two teaching Matt the basics of real estate investing. The three secure a number of properties in L.A. and effectively integrate a number of previously segregated neighborhoods by selling and renting to blac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Widows (2018 Film)
''Widows'' is a 2018 neo-noir heist thriller film directed by Steve McQueen from a screenplay by Gillian Flynn and McQueen, based upon the 1983 British television series of the same name. The plot follows four Chicago women who attempt to steal $5 million from the home of a prominent local politician in order to pay back a crime boss missing money stolen by the women's husbands before they were killed in a botched getaway attempt. A British-American co-production, the film stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez and Elizabeth Debicki in the title roles alongside Cynthia Erivo (in her film debut), Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Jacki Weaver, Carrie Coon, Robert Duvall, and Liam Neeson in an ensemble supporting cast. ''Widows'' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2018, and was theatrically released in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2018 and in the United States on November 16, by 20th Century Fox. The film received critica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Star Is Born (2018 Film)
''A Star Is Born'' is a 2018 American musical romantic drama produced and directed by Bradley Cooper (in his directorial debut) with a screenplay by Cooper, Eric Roth and Will Fetters. It stars Cooper and Lady Gaga in lead roles, with Dave Chappelle, Andrew Dice Clay and Sam Elliott in supporting roles. It follows an alcoholic musician (Cooper) who discovers and falls in love with a young singer (Gaga). It is the fourth American movie made of the story, after the original 1937 romantic drama and its 1954 and 1976 remakes. Principal photography began at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2017. ''A Star Is Born'' premiered at the 75th Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2018, and was theatrically released in the United States on October 5, 2018, by Warner Bros. Pictures. It emerged as a major critical and commercial success, grossing over $436million worldwide and receiving widespread critical acclaim for Cooper, Gaga, and Elliott's perfor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soy Nero
''Soy Nero'' is a 2016 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Rafi Pitts. It was selected to compete for the Golden Bear at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival. The film won the Best Film Award at the 12th Bucharest International Film Festival held in April 2016. Cast * Johnny Ortiz as Nero * Rory Cochrane as Sgt. McCloud * Khleo Thomas as Mohammed * Aml Ameen as Bronx * Michael Harney as Seymour * Joel McKinnon Miller as Sgt. Frank White * Darrell Britt-Gibson as Private Compton * Alex Frost as Beverly Hills Police Officer * Richard Portnow Richard Portnow (born January 26, 1947) is an American actor known for such films and television series as '' Good Morning, Vietnam'', ''Barton Fink'', '' Kindergarten Cop'', '' Man of the House'', '' Sister Act'', '' Seven'', '' Ghost Dog: The W ... as Murray * Rosa Frausto as Merecedes References External links * 2016 films 2016 drama films German drama films French drama films Mexican drama films 2010s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Onion Movie
''The Onion Movie'' (released in some countries as ''News Movie'') is a 2008 satirical American comedy film written by ''The Onion'' writers Robert D. Siegel and Todd Hanson. It was filmed in 2003 and released on June 3, 2008, direct-to-video. It is Rodney Dangerfield's final film role, prior to his death in October 2004. Premise The plot revolves around a fictitious ''Onion'' television news anchorman, Norm Archer (Len Cariou). He is forced to face a corporate takeover by ''Onion''s perennial multinational, Global Tetrahedron. The media conglomerate is interrupting Archer's newscasts with product placement commercials for 'Cock Puncher', the company's action movie franchise, which is a 'whap right in the nutsack' for the veteran newsman. ''Onion'' news is described as "fair and balanced". The plot is a springboard for various comedy sketches featuring ''The Onion''s satire. Vignettes include music videos parodies of Britney Spears Take Me From Behind' '...about love sneak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
