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Private Practice Season 5
The fifth season of '' Private Practice'' premiered on September 29, 2011. It was announced on February 9, 2011, that Audra McDonald, who plays the character Naomi Bennett, will not return as a regular cast member in the fifth season, however she may return as a guest star or a recurring character. Following the departure of Audra McDonald, it was announced on March 20, 2011, that actor Benjamin Bratt will be added to the series as a regular cast member for the fifth season. The details of his character were released on August 7, as he is set to play Jake Reilly, an accomplished fertility specialist that is knowledgeable in cutting-edge technology and procedures. Later in the season, Cooper Freedman was revealed to have had an 8-year-old son from a previous one-night stand. Son Mason is portrayed by child actor Griffin Gluck. While Gluck initially served as a guest star, he was promoted to series regular later on in the season. Gluck is notable for being the first child to be a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Walsh (actress)
Kathleen Erin Walsh (born October 13, 1967) is an American actress and businesswoman. She is best known for her role as Dr. Addison Montgomery in the ABC medical drama series ''Grey's Anatomy'' (2005–2012, 2021–2023) and '' Private Practice'' (2007–2013). Walsh is also known for her roles as Nicki Fifer in the ABC sitcom ''The Drew Carey Show'' (1997–2002), Rebecca Wright in the NBC legal sitcom '' Bad Judge'' (2014–2015), Olivia Baker in the Netflix teen drama series ''13 Reasons Why'' (2017–2019), The Handler in the Netflix superhero drama series ''The Umbrella Academy'' (2019–2024), and Madeline Wheeler in the Netflix comedy-drama series ''Emily in Paris'' (2020–present). Early life Walsh was born and raised in San Jose, California, the daughter of Angela and Joseph Patrick Walsh Sr. She grew up in a Catholic household in Tucson, Arizona. Her mother is of Italian descent, and her father was Irish, from Navan in County Meath. Walsh graduated from Catalina M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One-night Stand
A one-night stand is a single sexual encounter in which there is no expectation that there shall be any further relations between the sexual participants. It draws its name from the common practice of a one-night stand, a single night performance by an entertainer at a venue. The practice can be described as "sexual activity without emotional commitment or future involvement".Jeffrey S. Turner, ''American Families in Crisis: A Reference Handbook'' (2009), p. 47. Views The one-night stand is the most common form of infidelity and is often used in research, polls and surveys to define the level of promiscuity in a society at any given time. It has been suggested that such an act can be as threatening to a relationship as a long-term affair: Some women have suggested that women who feel sexually insecure or unfulfilled should seek out one-night stands for personal growth and fulfillment. One writes, " one-night stand is the erotic manifestation of carpe diem— only we are se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amelia Shepherd
Amelia Frances Shepherd, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a fictional character from the ABC American television medical drama ''Grey's Anatomy ''and the series '' Private Practice'', portrayed by Caterina Scorsone. Amelia was introduced in Season 3 of ''Private Practice'', visiting her former sister-in-law, Addison Montgomery, and later became a partner at the Oceanside Wellness Group. In July 2010, it was announced that Scorsone was promoted to a series regular for season 4 of ''Private Practice'' after her guest appearance in the final five episodes of season 3. She remained on the show until its final episode in 2013. Amelia's crossover to ''Grey's Anatomy'' began as a special guest in one episode of both the seventh (2010–11) and eighth (2011–12) seasons, which ran concurrently with the fourth (2010–11) and fifth (2011–12) seasons of ''Private Practice''. After ''Private Practice'' ended its six-season run in January 2013, Scorsone returned to ''Grey's Anatomy'', making recurrin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheldon Wallace
Dr. Sheldon Wallace is a fictional character in the ABC drama '' Private Practice'', a spin-off of ''Grey's Anatomy''. He is portrayed by Brian Benben. History Sheldon's father was a surgeon. He originally wanted to be a surgeon but switched to psychiatry during his intern year.Private Practice: Season 3, Episode 16 "Fear of Flying" Dr. Sheldon Wallace is a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive training in general adult and adolescent psychotherapy as well as diagnostic evaluation. Dr. Wallace trained at Stanford Medical School but also spent time serving in the National Guard, where he honed his darts skills. Storylines Season 2 In season 2 of ''Private Practice'', Sheldon is hired by Charlotte King as the psychiatrist for Pacific Wellcare where he meets and starts up a relationship with fellow psychiatrist Violet Turner. Sheldon initially had problems in his relationship with Violet in the bedroom because he feels inadequate, but he later works them out. When Violet get ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlotte King
Dr. Charlotte King is a fictional character from the ABC medical drama '' Private Practice'', portrayed by KaDee Strickland. Initially, Charlotte is the Chief of Staff at the fictional St. Ambrose Hospital in Santa Monica. She tends to have an adversarial role in the show, and is responsible for opening Pacific Wellcare Center, a medical practice in direct competition with the series' main practice, the Oceanside Wellness Group. Charlotte is also the wife of pediatrician Cooper Freedman (Paul Adelstein). Storylines Charlotte is from Monroeville, Alabama. She has two brothers, Duke and Landry, and was raised by her father "Big Daddy" and mother Augusta King. Charlotte has a strained relationship with her mother, whom she refers to as "a son of a bitch" and "a drug addict". She has trouble connecting with others and forming close relationships because signs of affection were discouraged in her family. Charlotte attended Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and went on to become the y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete Wilder
Dr. Pete Wilder is a character on the ''Grey's Anatomy'' spin-off '' Private Practice''. He is portrayed by actor Tim Daly. Character history Season 1 Pete works at the Oceanside Wellness Center in Los Angeles as a naturopathic doctor and licensed herbalist. He graduated from medical school and practiced traditional western medicine for a number of years before spending five years in China studying alternative medicine. Pete’s medical practice combines eastern and western medicine in an integrative approach, and he is often asked to provide expectant mothers with holistic birthing plans. Pete has also lectured locally and internationally on the subject of Oriental and Eastern Medicine. During Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery's first visit to Oceanside Wellness, Pete and Addison establish a teasing and often flirtatious relationship. Addison initially labels Pete a “quack,” but eventually allows the “cute hippy boy” to treat her with acupuncture. Although Pete is immedi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Addison Montgomery
Addison Adrianne Forbes Montgomery, Doctor of Medicine, M.D., Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, F.A.C.S., American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, F.A.C.O.G., previously known as Shepherd, is a fictional character who first appeared as a supporting main character on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC television series ''Grey's Anatomy,'' and as the protagonist of its spin-off ''Private Practice (TV series), Private Practice'' played by Kate Walsh (actress), Kate Walsh. Addison is a world-class neonatology, neonatal surgery, surgeon with board certifications in both obstetrics and gynaecology and maternal–fetal medicine. In addition, she has completed a medical genetics fellowship (medicine), fellowship. Addison initially joined ''Grey's Anatomy'' in the Season 1 finale as the estranged wife of Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey). Although she was originally planned as a recurring guest character, creator Shonda Rhimes grew fond of Walsh's portrayal, which le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anika Noni Rose
Anika Noni Rose (born September 6, 1972) is an American actress. She is best known for voicing Tiana (The Princess and the Frog), Tiana in ''The Princess and the Frog'' (2009). She was named a Disney Legends, Disney Legend in 2011. Rose starred as Lorrell Robinson in the Academy Award-winning film ''Dreamgirls (film), Dreamgirls'' (2006). Her contribution to the film's soundtrack earned her a nomination for a Grammy Awards, Grammy Award. She is also known for her performances in theatre, particularly for starring as Emmie Thibodeaux in the Broadway production of ''Caroline, or Change'' (2004), for which she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, and Beneatha Younger in the Broadway revival of ''A Raisin in the Sun'' (2014), for which she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. Early life and education Rose was born in Bloomfield, Connecticut, to Claudia and John Rose, a corporate counsel. She attended Bloomfield High School, app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chyler Leigh
Chyler Leigh West (pronounced ; ''née'' Potts; born April 10, 1982), known professionally as Chyler Leigh, is an American actress, singer and model. She is best known for her roles as Janey Briggs in the comedy film '' Not Another Teen Movie'' (2001), Lexie Grey in the ABC medical drama series ''Grey's Anatomy'' (2007–2012; 2021), Alex Danvers in the DC Comics superhero series ''Supergirl'' (2015–2021), and Katherine "Kat" Landry in the Hallmark drama '' The Way Home'' (2023–present). Early life Leigh was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 10, 1982, to Yvonne Norton and Robert Potts. She was raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where her parents ran a weight-loss business. The business went bankrupt when she was eight and her parents' marriage ended when she was 12; she, her mother, and her older brotherformer actor Christopher Khayman Leethen moved to Miami, where her mother remarried her first husband. Leigh was estranged from her father for many years follo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Galen Dempsey (born January 13, 1966) is an American actor and racing driver best known for playing neurosurgeon Derek Shepherd in ''Grey's Anatomy'' (2005–15; 2020–21). He is also known for his leading man romantic film roles, such as '' Enchanted'' (2007). Dempsey has received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, and was named as ''People's'' Sexiest Man Alive in 2023. Dempsey started his career acting in films such as '' Can't Buy Me Love'' (1987) and ''Loverboy'' (1989). He has since starred in several romantic comedy films such as '' Sweet Home Alabama'' (2002), '' Made of Honor'' (2008), ''Valentine's Day'' (2010), and '' Bridget Jones's Baby'' (2016). Dempsey has also taken dramatic roles in ''Outbreak'' (1995), '' Scream 3'' (2000), '' Freedom Writers'' (2007), '' Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' (2011), ''Thanksgiving'' (2023), and ''Ferrari'' (2023). He starred in and produced '' Flypaper'' (2011), and '' The Art of Racing in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Debby Ryan
Deborah Ann Ryan (born May 13, 1993) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She started acting professionally onstage at the age of seven, and was later discovered during Disney Channel's nationwide search for new talent. She had starring roles in the series ''The Suite Life on Deck'' (2008–2011), the film ''16 Wishes'' (2010), the series '' Jessie'' (2011–2015), and the film '' Radio Rebel'' (2012). She also appeared in the drama film '' What If...'' (2010), the series '' Insatiable'' (2018–2019), the comedy films '' The Opening Act'' (2020) and ''Shortcomings'' (2023), the thriller film '' Night Teeth'' (2021), and the Jeff Baena films '' Horse Girl'' (2020) and '' Spin Me Round'' (2022). Ryan gained prominence in music by contributing vocals to the soundtracks of her Disney projects. She formed the indie rock band The Never Ending in 2013, with whom she released the EP ''One'' (2014). Early life Deborah Ann Ryan was born in Huntsville, Alabama, on May 13, 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessie (2011 TV Series)
''Jessie'' is an American comedy television series created by Pamela Eells O'Connell that aired on Disney Channel from September 30, 2011 to October 16, 2015. The series stars Debby Ryan, Peyton List, Cameron Boyce, Karan Brar, Skai Jackson, and Kevin Chamberlin. Plot The series follows Jessie Prescott, a young woman from a small town with big dreams who, rebelling against her strict father, decides to leave the military base in Texas where she grew up and moves to New York City. She accepts a job as a nanny and moves into a multimillion-dollar penthouse on the Upper West Side, Manhattan with the wealthy Ross family. The family includes jet-setting parents Morgan and Christina Ross and their four rambunctious children: Emma, Luke, Ravi, and Zuri, along with the family pet, Mr. Kipling, a seven-foot Asian water monitor lizard, that is later revealed to be a female. With a whole new world of experiences open to her, Jessie embarks on new adventures in the big city as s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
