Sadie Hawkins (Glee)
"Sadie Hawkins" is the eleventh episode of the fourth season of the American musical television series ''Glee'', and the seventy-seventh episode overall. Written by Ross Maxwell and directed by Bradley Buecker, it aired on Fox in the United States on January 24, 2013. Plot Tina Cohen-Chang convinces Blaine Anderson to organize a Sadie Hawkins dance at McKinley to empower the female students. Glee club director Finn Hudson decides to have the female members of New Directors perform to the people they want to invite to the dance, and Tina sings "I Don't Know How to Love Him" for Blaine, having developed a crush on him. However, Blaine declines her invitation, having himself developed a crush on Sam Evans, who is investigating the possibility whether the Dalton Academy Warblers cheated at Sectionals. In New York City, Kurt Hummel joins the New York Academy of Dramatic Arts (NYADA), and with Rachel Berry occupied with her relationship with Brody Weston, Kurt decides to join NYADA's ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Glee (TV Series)
''Glee'' (stylized as ''glee'') is an American musical comedy-drama television series that aired on the Fox network in the United States from May 19, 2009, to March 20, 2015. It centers on the glee club called the New Directions at the fictional William McKinley High School which competes as a show choir while its disparate members deal with social issues, especially regarding sexuality, race, family, teen relationships and teamwork. The initial twelve-member cast included Matthew Morrison as club director and Spanish teacher Will Schuester, Jane Lynch as scheming cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, Jayma Mays as guidance counselor Emma Pillsbury, Jessalyn Gilsig as Will's wife Terri, and the eight original club members, including Dianna Agron as Quinn Fabray, a popular cheerleader whose biggest struggle is her teenage pregnancy; Chris Colfer as Kurt Hummel, a gay boy who feels conflicted by his sexuality and is bullied at school; Kevin McHale as Artie Abrams, who ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jacob Artist
Jacob Artist (born October 17, 1992) is an American actor, singer, and dancer. He is best known for his roles as Jake Puckerman on the Fox musical comedy-drama series ''Glee'' and as Brandon Fletcher on the ABC drama-thriller series '' Quantico''. Early life Artist was born in Buffalo, New York to Darrell and Judith Artist, and grew up in Williamsville, New York. His father is African American, while his mother is of Polish descent. He has a younger sister named Jenna. He took lessons through the Community Music School in Buffalo, New York. In 2010, Artist graduated from Williamsville South High School a semester early, and was accepted into the Juilliard School for dance. However, he turned Juilliard down to pursue an acting career. Career After high school graduation, Artist moved to Los Angeles, where he appeared in an episode of '' Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures'' and in the television film '' Blue Lagoon: The Awakening''. In July 2012, he was cast in the Fox musical c ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nolan Gerard Funk
Nolan Gerard Funk (born July 28, 1986) is a Canadian actor and singer known for portraying Hunter Clarington in the musical comedy-drama television series ''Glee'', Collin Jennings in the comedy-drama television series '' Awkward'', "Angel Eyes" in the drama series '' Counterpart'' and Conrad Birdie in the 2009 Broadway revival of the musical ''Bye Bye Birdie''. Life and career Funk was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. In 2001, his first role came when he played a boy named Ryan in the '' Seven Days'' episode "The Brink". In 2002, he starred in the short film ''Moon in the Afternoon'' as Alexander and appeared in the '' Taken'' episode "High Hope" as Young Eric Crawford. In 2003, he appeared in Marvel live-action film '' X2'' as a captured X-Kid and guest-starred in Nickelodeon's series ''Romeo!''s episode "Minimum Cool" playing a Bully named Booker. In 2004, he appeared in ''The L Word'' episode "Losing It" as a boy named Malcolm. From 2004 to 2006, he guest-starred in the D ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lauren Zizes
Lauren Zizes is a recurring fictional character from the Fox musical comedy-drama series, ''Glee''. The character is portrayed by actress Ashley Fink, and first appeared in the season one episode "Wheels", first broadcast on November 11, 2009. Lauren was developed by ''Glee'' creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan. She is a member of New Directions, the glee club at the fictional William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio, where the show is set. Her storylines see her interact with other members of the glee club and form a relationship with Noah Puckerman ( Mark Salling). Lauren is also the president of the AV club, and a member of the school's wrestling team. She joins the glee club in the show's second season, putting her in close contact with some of the show's main characters. Following the character's significantly expanded role in the second season, Fink's portrayal received predominantly positive reviews. Rosie O'Donnell criticized the character, sayi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ashley Fink
Ashley Rae Fink (born November 20, 1986) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Lauren Zizes in the television series ''Glee'' and as Carter McMahon in '' Huge''. Personal life Ashley Rae Fink was born in Houston, Texas, she has an older sister, Stephanie, and two other younger sisters, Amanda and Amy. She began acting at the age of four after playing the lead role in her school's holiday play. After moving to Los Angeles with her family, Fink and began attending an arts high school immersed studying acting, where she performed in adaptations including ''The Wizard of Oz'' (as the Lion) and ''You're a Good Man Charlie Brown'' (as Lucy). Fink has said that she was bullied in high school, but that she didn't let it get to her. Career Fink got her break when she starred in the Tribeca Film Festival hit ''Fat Girls''. She has made multiple TV appearances; she has appeared on '' Make It or Break It'', was the recurring character Lauren Zizes on Fox's ''Glee ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Becky Jackson
''Glee'' is a musical comedy-drama television series that aired on Fox in the United States for six seasons from 2009 to 2015. It focuses on the high school glee club New Directions competing in the show choir competition circuit, while its members deal with relationships, sexuality and social issues. The initial main cast encompassed club director and Spanish (later History) teacher Will Schuester ( Matthew Morrison), cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch), guidance counselor Emma Pillsbury ( Jayma Mays), Will's wife Terri ( Jessalyn Gilsig), and eight club members played by Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Mark Salling and Jenna Ushkowitz. For the second season, formerly recurring cast members Mike O'Malley, Heather Morris and Naya Rivera were promoted to the main cast. In the third season the main cast remained at fifteen, with Harry Shum, Jr. and Darren Criss promoted to it, while Gilsig and O'Malley no lo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lauren Potter
Lauren Elizabeth Potter (born May 10, 1990) is an American actress, advocate, and comedian known for her role as Becky Jackson on the FOX series ''Glee''. Potter advocates for those with disabilities through organizations including AbilityPath, Best Buddies International, the National Down Syndrome Society the American Association of People with Disabilities, and Special Olympics. Early life Potter was born May 10, 1990, and grew up in Southern California's Inland Empire. At birth, she was diagnosed with Down syndrome. She did not have the ability to walk until the age of 2, but then began attending dancing and acting classes at a young age. She graduated from Riverside Polytechnic High School in Riverside, California, and was studying at Irvine Valley College in Irvine, California, as of late 2011. Career At the age of 16, Potter obtained her first acting role, starring in the film, ''Mr. Blue Sky.'' From 2009 to 2015, Potter portrayed the recurring character Becky Jackson, a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Adam Crawford
''Glee'' is a musical comedy-drama television series that aired on Fox in the United States for six seasons from 2009 to 2015. It focuses on the high school glee club New Directions competing in the show choir competition circuit, while its members deal with relationships, sexuality and social issues. The initial main cast encompassed club director and Spanish (later History) teacher Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch), guidance counselor Emma Pillsbury (Jayma Mays), Will's wife Terri (Jessalyn Gilsig), and eight club members played by Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Mark Salling and Jenna Ushkowitz. For the second season, formerly recurring cast members Mike O'Malley, Heather Morris and Naya Rivera were promoted to the main cast. In the third season the main cast remained at fifteen, with Harry Shum, Jr. and Darren Criss promoted to it, while Gilsig and O'Malley no longer received s ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ryder Lynn
Ryder Lynn is a fictional character from the Fox musical comedy-drama series ''Glee''. The character is portrayed by actor Blake Jenner, and has appeared in ''Glee'' since its fifth episode of the fourth season, " The Role You Were Born to Play", first broadcast on November 8, 2012. Ryder is a transfer student to McKinley High who arrives as a sophomore, is on the football team, has trouble with his grades, and is recruited by Finn Hudson ( Cory Monteith) to try out for the school musical, and later to join the glee club, New Directions. The character was created when Jenner won a seven-episode arc in ''Glee'' fourth season after having successfully competed in the second season of the reality television show '' The Glee Project''. As Ryder, Jenner has sung several solo covers on the show, and appeared in many group performances. Jenner appeared as a recurring guest star beyond his seven-episode prize, and he has been promoted to the main cast effective with the start of the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Blake Jenner
Blake Alexander Jenner (born August 27, 1992) is an American actor. Jenner won the second season of Oxygen's '' The Glee Project'' and, as a result, portrayed Ryder Lynn on the Fox musical comedy-drama series ''Glee''. He has since had starring and supporting roles in '' Everybody Wants Some!!'' (2016), '' The Edge of Seventeen'' (2016), '' American Animals'' (2018), and ''What/If'' (2019). Early life Jenner was born and raised in Miami, Florida, the son of Mitzy and Richard Vernon Jenner. His mother is of Cuban descent, from a family from Santiago de Cuba. He is the youngest of four sons and has three elder brothers, Mike, Derrick and Richard. He grew up interested in music and film and began playing drums at age nine. He attended Felix Varela High School, where he joined the school's drama society Troupe 6162 and played varsity football and wrestling. Stating that he was "in love with improv and comedy" he began improvisation lessons and participated in stage productions at ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Brody Weston
''Glee'' is a musical comedy-drama television series that aired on Fox in the United States for six seasons from 2009 to 2015. It focuses on the high school glee club New Directions competing in the show choir competition circuit, while its members deal with relationships, sexuality and social issues. The initial main cast encompassed club director and Spanish (later History) teacher Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch), guidance counselor Emma Pillsbury ( Jayma Mays), Will's wife Terri ( Jessalyn Gilsig), and eight club members played by Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Mark Salling and Jenna Ushkowitz. For the second season, formerly recurring cast members Mike O'Malley, Heather Morris and Naya Rivera were promoted to the main cast. In the third season the main cast remained at fifteen, with Harry Shum, Jr. and Darren Criss promoted to it, while Gilsig and O'Malley no longer r ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dean Geyer
Dean Stanley Geyer (born 20 March 1986) is a South African Australian singer-songwriter, actor and martial artist who finished third in the 2006 season of the talent show television series ''Australian Idol'', and has had a notable role in the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'' as Ty Harper. He joined the cast of the US show ''Glee'' in the 4th season as NYADA Junior Brody Weston and appeared in '' Terra Nova'' as Mark Reynolds. In 2021, Geyer also starred in Christmas in the Pines, where he met his wife Jillian Murray. Early life Geyer was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, as the oldest of three children. He has two younger sisters, Jess Geyer (now Jess Burns) and Tatum Geyer (now Tatum Prins), who share his interest in martial arts. Geyer's interest in music started early in his childhood. He learned to play the guitar, and wrote his first song entitled "Change" which was based on his move from South Africa to Australia. During his schooling life in Melbourne, Australia, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |