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Sonya Eddy
Sonya Eddy (June 17, 1967 – December 19, 2022) was an American actress. She was best known for playing Epiphany Johnson in the American American Broadcasting Company, ABC soap opera ''General Hospital'' (2006—2022) for which she won a posthumous Daytime Emmy Award for Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2023. Early life and education Eddy was born in Concord, California, on June 17, 1967. She majored in theatre and dance at University of California, Davis and received her Bachelor of Arts, B.A. in 1992. Career Eddy made her acting debut in the West Coast premiere of Ruby Dee's play ''Zora Is My Name'' in 1990. Other stage credits included ''The Comedy of Errors (musical), The Comedy of Errors'', The Witch in Stephen Sondheim's ''Into the Woods'' and Bloody Mary in ''South Pacific (musical), South Pacific''. In 1995, Eddy moved to Los Angeles and appeared in such sitcoms as ''Married... w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Concord, California
Concord ( ) is the most populous city in Contra Costa County, California, Contra Costa County, California, United States. According to an estimate completed by the United States Census Bureau, the city had a population of 124,016 in 2024, making it the tenth most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1869 as Todos Santos by Don (honorific), Don Salvio Pacheco, Salvio Pacheco II, a noted Californio ranchero, the name was later changed to Concord. The city is a major regional suburban East Bay center within the San Francisco Bay Area, and is east of San Francisco. The United States Census Bureau defines an urban area in the East Bay which is separated from the San Francisco–Oakland urban area and with Concord as the principal city: the Concord–Walnut Creek, California, Walnut Creek, CA urban area had a population of 538,583 as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, making it the List of United States urban areas, 80th largest in the United States. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Drew Carey Show
''The Drew Carey Show'' is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from September 13, 1995, to September 8, 2004. Set in Cleveland, Ohio, the series revolved around the retail office and home life of "everyman" Drew Carey, a fictionalized version of the comedian. The show was created by Carey, who had both stand-up comedy and writing experience, and television writer and producer Bruce Helford. Produced by Mohawk Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, it debuted on September 13, 1995, received positive reviews from critics and ranked among the Top 30 programs for four seasons before sliding in popularity. Ratings declined sharply during the final two seasons, and the last two episodes aired on September 8, 2004. Premise The character portrayed by Drew Carey shares his name and is a fictionalized version of himself, a self-proclaimed "everyman". Carey has explained that his character is what he would have been if he had not become an actor. He has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pee-wee's Big Holiday
''Pee-wee's Big Holiday'' is a 2016 American adventure comedy film directed by John Lee and written by Paul Reubens and Paul Rust. The film stars Reubens as Pee-wee Herman and Joe Manganiello as himself. It is the second standalone sequel to '' Pee-wee's Big Adventure'' (1985), following '' Big Top Pee-wee'' (1988), and Reubens' final feature film role before his death in 2023. The film underwent a prolonged period of development and was born out of two different completed scripts Reubens had mentioned as early as 2004: a black comedy called ''The Pee-wee Herman Story'', where Herman becomes a singing star and moves to Hollywood; and a screen adaptation of his television series '' Pee-wee's Playhouse''. ''Pee-wee's Big Adventure'' director Tim Burton was approached to direct but declined to participate. In June 2010, it was announced that Reubens was now working with Judd Apatow on a new film, from a screenplay written by Reubens and Paul Rust. ''Pee-wee's Big Holiday'' bega ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surviving Christmas
''Surviving Christmas'' is a 2004 American romantic comedy film directed by Mike Mitchell, written by Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan, Jennifer Ventimilia, and Joshua Sternin, based on a story by Elfont and Kaplan. It stars Ben Affleck, James Gandolfini, Christina Applegate, and Catherine O'Hara. The film was panned by critics and performed poorly at the box office, as it earned $15.1 million worldwide against a budget of $45 million. At the Golden Raspberry Awards, the film received nominations for Worst Picture, Worst Actor, and Worst Screenplay, but won none. Plot Just before Christmas, wealthy advertising executive Drew Latham surprises his girlfriend Missy with first-class tickets to Fiji, but she is horrified that he would want to spend Christmas away from his family. Citing the fact that Drew has never even introduced her to his family, she concludes that he will never get serious about their relationship and dumps him. Drew has his assistant send her a Cartie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daddy Day Care
''Daddy Day Care'' is a 2003 American family comedy film starring Eddie Murphy in the lead role, Jeff Garlin, Steve Zahn, Regina King, and Anjelica Huston. Written by Geoff Rodkey and directed by Steve Carr, it marks Murphy and Carr's second collaboration after '' Dr. Dolittle 2'' (2001). The plot follows two fathers who start a child day care out of their home after they are laid off from their corporate jobs. The film was released in the United States on May 9, 2003, by Columbia Pictures. It received generally negative reviews from critics, but grossed $164.4 million worldwide on a budget of $60 million. The film was followed by two sequels, in the film series of the same name. Plot Charlie Hinton is a marketing executive at a local food company called Ample Foods. He and his wife, Kim, have just enrolled their son Ben into Chapman Academy, an overly academic preschool overseen by the haughty Gwyneth Harridan. However, on Ben's first day, Charlie, his best friend Phil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbershop (film)
''Barbershop'' is a 2002 American comedy-drama film and the first installment in the '' Barbershop series'' directed by Tim Story and written by Mark Brown, Don D. Scott and Marshall Todd, from a story by Brown. It was produced by George Tillman Jr., Robert Teitel and Brown. The film stars Ice Cube, Anthony Anderson, Sean Patrick Thomas, Eve, Troy Garity, Michael Ealy, Leonard Earl Howze, Keith David and Cedric the Entertainer. Its plot revolves around the social life in a barbershop on the South Side of Chicago. The film was released on September 13, 2002 by MGM Distribution Co. under the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer label. It received positive reviews from critics and grossed $77 million worldwide. A sequel, '' Barbershop 2: Back in Business'' was released on February 6, 2004, with the original cast returning without director Story, and a third installment, '' Barbershop: The Next Cut'', was released on April 15, 2016, and was directed by Malcolm D. Lee. Plot On a cold win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Klumps
''Nutty Professor II: The Klumps'' is a 2000 American science fiction comedy film directed by Peter Segal and starring Eddie Murphy and Janet Jackson. It is the second and final installment in the ''Nutty Professor'' remake film series and the sequel to the 1996 film '' The Nutty Professor''. In contrast to the previous film, subplots centered on the parents of protagonist Sherman Klump occupy a substantial part of the film. Like the first film, the sequel's theme song is " Macho Man" by Village People, which this time is played during the end credits. Unlike its predecessor, the film received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. It was later parodied by comedian Jack Black in '' Tropic Thunder'' (2008), in which Black's character Jeff Portnoy plays various members of a comically obese family. ''Tropic Thunder'' was released by Paramount Pictures, which had released the original version of the film, starring Jerry Lewis, in 1963. ''Tropic Thunder'' was directed by and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seven Pounds
''Seven Pounds'' is a 2008 American drama film directed by Gabriele Muccino, written by Grant Nieporte, and starring Will Smith as a man who sets out to change the lives of seven people; Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, and Barry Pepper also star. The film was released in theaters in the United States of America on December 19, 2008, by Columbia Pictures. Despite receiving negative reviews from critics, it was a box-office success, grossing $169.7 million worldwide against a production budget of $54 million. Plot Tim Thomas, sending a text message while driving, caused a car crash in which seven people died: six strangers and his fiancee, Sarah Jenson. In a bid for redemption, and unable to live with the guilt of his actions, Tim sets out to save the lives of seven good people. A year after the crash, having quit his job as an aeronautical engineer, Tim donates a lung lobe to his brother Ben, an IRS employee. Six months later he donates part of his liver to social service ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inspector Gadget (film)
''Inspector Gadget'' is a 1999 American superhero comedy film directed by David Kellogg and written by Kerry Ehrin and Zak Penn from a story by Ehrin and Dana Olsen. Loosely based on the 1983–1985 animated television series of the same name, the film stars Matthew Broderick as the title character, Rupert Everett as Dr. Claw, Michelle Trachtenberg as Penny, and Dabney Coleman as Chief Quimby. Five new characters were introduced: Dr. Brenda Bradford (played by Joely Fisher), Sykes (played by Mike Hagerty), Kramer (played by Andy Dick), Mayor Wilson (played by Cheri Oteri) and the Gadgetmobile (voiced by D. L. Hughley). The film tells the origin story of Inspector Gadget as he attempts to foil an evil plot concocted by the series villain, Dr. Claw. It was filmed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Los Angeles, California, with the castle-like main tower of Pittsburgh's PPG Place playing a central role. Produced by Caravan Pictures and DIC Enter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patch Adams (film)
''Patch Adams'' is a 1998 American comedy-drama film directed by Tom Shadyac. It stars Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bob Gunton, Daniel London, and Peter Coyote. Set in the late 1960s and early 1970s, it is based on the life story of medical doctor Hunter "Patch" Adams and the book ''Gesundheit: Good Health Is a Laughing Matter'' by Adams and Maureen Mylander. The film received generally negative reviews from critics, with criticism for the sentimentality and direction. It was a box-office success and grossed $202.3 million against a $50–90 million budget. Plot In 1969, Hunter "Patch" Adams, after developing suicidal thoughts, admits himself to a mental institution. There, he finds that using humor, rather than doctor-centered psychotherapy, better helps his fellow patients and provides him with a new purpose. Because of this, he wants to become a medical doctor and leaves the facility. Two years later, he enrolls at the Medical College of Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sour Grapes (1998 Film)
''Sour Grapes'' is a 1998 American black comedy film written and directed by Larry David and starring Steven Weber, Craig Bierko, Viola Harris, Karen Sillas, Robyn Peterman and Matt Keeslar. It was released on April 17, 1998, by Columbia Pictures. Plot Richie Maxwell is down to his last quarter at a slot machine in Atlantic City, so he asks his cousin Evan for two more coins for one more spin – a spin that wins a $436,000 jackpot. The joy of victory is quickly replaced by a fierce disagreement over who deserves what. Richie begins by offering Evan a very small percentage of his winnings. Evan didn't expect anything at first but now he is offended because he provided two-thirds of the money Richie spent on the spin. A bitter feud develops. Richie, a sneaker designer, opts to keep all the money and quits his job. Evan, an oncologist, is so annoyed that, as a prank, he lets Richie believe he is dying. By the time he reveals the joke, Richie has already tried to kill his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High School High
''High School High'' is a 1996 American comedy film about an inner city high school in the Los Angeles, California area, starring Jon Lovitz, Tia Carrere, Mekhi Phifer, Louise Fletcher, Malinda Williams, and Brian Hooks. It is a spoof of films concerning idealistic teachers (such as '' To Sir, with Love'') being confronted with a class of cynical teenagers, disengaged by conventional schooling, and loosely parodies ''Blackboard Jungle'', '' High School Confidential'', ''The Principal'', '' Dangerous Minds'', '' Lean on Me'', ''The Substitute'', '' Stand and Deliver'', and '' Grease''. The film is dedicated to the memories of casting director Elisabeth Leustig and actor Lexie Bigham, both of whom were killed in automobile crashes shortly after filming was completed. Plot Richard Clark is an unsatisfied prep school teacher at the fictional Wellington Academy, who accepts a job at inner city Marion Barry High School, much to the chagrin of his boss and father, Wellington hea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
