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Vanessa Ray
Vanessa Ray Liptak (born June 24, 1981) is an American actress. She is known for her role on ''Pretty Little Liars'' as Charlotte Drake; and also for her roles as Jenny on the legal drama series '' Suits'', Teri Ciccone on the soap opera ''As the World Turns'', Officer Eddie Janko-Reagan on long-running family-police drama '' Blue Bloods'', and Maggie "Rocker" Sheldon on ''White Collar''. Acting career Ray earned her Actors' Equity Association card while performing the role of Rusty and singing "Let's Hear It For the Boy" in the musical ''Footloose''. She played the role of Nemo in Robert and Kristin Lopez's ''Finding Nemo: The Musical'' at Orlando's Disney World. Ray played the character Olive Ostrovsky in the national tour of ''The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee''. She joined the Broadway cast of '' Hair'' in its final year as Crissy, and sang the song "Frank Mills". She made her on-screen debut as Chris in the youth-oriented video short feature ''The Sparky Chronicl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Livermore, California
Livermore (formerly Livermorès, Livermore Ranch, and Nottingham) is a city in Alameda County, California. With a 2020 population of 87,955, Livermore is the most populous city in the Tri-Valley. It is located on the eastern edge of California's San Francisco Bay Area. The current mayor is Bob Woerner. Livermore was platted and registered on November 4, 1869, as a railroad town by and named for Robert Livermore, his friend and a local rancher who settled in the area in the 1840s. It is the home of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, for which the chemical element livermorium is named (and thus, placing the city's name in the periodic table). It is also the California site of Sandia National Laboratories, which is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its south side is home to local vineyards. The city has redeveloped its downtown district and is considered part of the Tri-Valley area, comprising Amador, Livermore and San Ramon valleys. History Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Diego County, California
San Diego County (), officially the County of San Diego, is a county in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,298,634, making it California's second-most populous county and the fifth-most populous in the United States. Its county seat is San Diego, the second-most populous city in California and the eighth-most populous city in the United States. It is the southwesternmost county in the 48 contiguous United States, and is a border county. It is also home to 18 Native American tribal reservations, the most of any county in the United States. San Diego County comprises the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is the 17th most populous metropolitan statistical area and the 18th most populous primary statistical area of the United States as of July 1, 2012. San Diego County is also part of the San Diego–Tijuana transborder metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girls (TV Series)
''Girls'' is an American comedy-drama television series created by and starring Lena Dunham, executive-produced by Judd Apatow. The series depicts four young women living in New York City. The show's premise was drawn from Dunham's own life, as were major aspects of the main character, including financial isolation from her parents, becoming a writer, and making unfortunate decisions. The first season of ''Girls'' was filmed between April and August 2011. The first three episodes were screened at the 2012 SXSW Festival and the series premiered on HBO on April 15, 2012. The second season ran on HBO from January 13, 2013, to March 17, 2013. The third season, which contained 12 episodes (the previous seasons had 10 episodes) ran from January 12, 2014, to March 23, 2014. The fourth season of the series started filming in April 2014 and premiered on January 11, 2015. The fifth season premiered on February 21, 2016. ''Girls'' sixth and final season concluded on April 16, 2017. There ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nurse Jackie
''Nurse Jackie'' is an American medical comedy-drama television series. It premiered on Showtime on June 8, 2009, and its seventh and final season premiered on April 12, 2015. The series finale aired on June 28, 2015. The show stars Edie Falco as the title character, Jackie Peyton, an emergency department nurse at All Saints' Hospital in New York City. For Jackie, "every day is a high wire act of juggling patients, doctors, fellow nurses, and her own indiscretions." The show was well-received by critics, winning five Primetime Emmy Awards out of 24 nominations, including one win for Falco and Merritt Wever each. Development and production ''Nurse Jackie'' was created by Liz Brixius, Linda Wallem, and Evan Dunsky. Brixius and Wallem served as showrunners for the first four seasons and shared executive producer duties with Caryn Mandabach and John Melfi. Showtime ordered an initial 12 episodes. Before the premiere, Brixius told the New York '' Daily News'' that "Guys' storie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damages (TV Series)
''Damages'' is an American legal thriller television series created by writing and production trio Daniel Zelman, Glenn Kessler, and Todd A. Kessler. It premiered on July 24, 2007, on FX and aired for three seasons before moving to the DirecTV channel Audience Network in 2010, airing for two further seasons, and concluding in 2012. The plot revolves around the brilliant, ruthless lawyer Patty Hewes ( Glenn Close) and her newest protégée, recent law school graduate Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne). Each season features a major case that Hewes and her firm take on, while also examining a chapter of the complex relationship between Ellen and Patty. The first two seasons center on the law firm Hewes & Associates in New York City, while later seasons focus more on Patty and Ellen's relationship and Ellen’s attempts to distance herself from Hewes & Associates, both personally and professionally. The series is known for its depiction of season-long cases, from the point of view of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bored To Death
''Bored to Death'' is an American comedy series that ran on HBO from September 20, 2009, to November 28, 2011. The show was created by author Jonathan Ames, and stars Jason Schwartzman as a fictional Jonathan Ames—a writer based in Brooklyn, New York City, who moonlights as an unlicensed private detective. The show also stars Ted Danson as George and Zach Galifianakis as Ray, both friends of Jonathan. On December 20, 2011, HBO cancelled ''Bored to Death'' after three seasons and twenty-four episodes. Development of a television movie subsequently began in January 2013. Cast Main * Jason Schwartzman as Jonathan Ames, struggling novelist, ''Edition'' journalist, and bumbling private investigator * Zach Galifianakis as Ray Hueston, comic book artist and Jonathan's best friend. The character is loosely based on comic book artist Dean Haspiel, a friend of the real Jonathan Ames. Haspiel also provides Ray's artwork used in the show. * Ted Danson as George Christopher, libertine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rumperbutts
The Rumperbutts is a 2015 American musical comedy written and directed by Marc Brener, starring Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel of the indie pop duo Mates of State, as well as Vanessa Ray, Josh Brener and Arian Moayed. Marc Brener and Dena Hysell, of Rumpus Room Productions, are the producers of the film. The film is distributed by Mance Media and was released theatrically on May 22, 2015. The film was also released in HD and 4K Ultra HD formats. Plot Financially struggling, a married indie band duo regretfully takes a job on a children's show, ''The Rumperbutts''. Despite the money and success, they are miserable. However, on one magical evening, a mysterious man appears and gives them a second chance at happiness. Cast * Kori Gardner as Bonnie * Jason Hammel (musician), Jason Hammel as Jack * Josh Brener as Richie * Vanessa Ray as Ashlee * Arian Moayed as Gavin Production ''The Rumperbutts'' started as a Kickstarter project in 2013. Shooting took place in October 2013. ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All In Time (film)
''All in Time'' is a 2015 romantic comedy film released domestically through Distribber and internationally through TomCat Films. The film marks the feature writing, producing and directorial collaboration of Marina Donahue, along with her producing/writing/directing partner Chris Fetchko. Aside from the film title referring to the passage of time, it is also a twist in the film. Stars include Lynn Cohen, Vanessa Ray and Jean-Luc Bilodeau. Premise The film tells the story of a young couple named Charlie and Rachel, an intern (Clark) and their elderly neighbor, Mrs. Joshman. Music is treated like a character in this film. Elements of time travel are explored, as well as philosophical platitudes such as 'following your dream' and taking 'detours' in your life to see where they lead you. The film is a mix of drama, comedy, music and sci-fi. Cast * Sean Modica as Charlie * Lynn Cohen as Mrs. Joshnman * Jean-Luc Bilodeau as Clark * Vanessa Ray as Rachel * Josh Burrow as Glen * Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devil's Due (film)
''Devil's Due'' is a 2014 American psychological supernatural horror film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and written by Lindsay Devlin. The film stars Allison Miller, Zach Gilford, and Sam Anderson. The film was released on January 17, 2014. Plot A young couple, Zach and Samantha McCall, are about to get married when Zach decides he wants to document their life together since Sam was raised in foster homes and doesn't know much about her history or roots. After their wedding, they go to the Dominican Republic for their honeymoon. During Carnival, the couple meet a fortune teller (DeMaris Gordon), who declares Sam was "born from death" and repeats to Sam that "they have been waiting" for her. Creeped out, the couple quickly leave. On their way out, a strange man watches them. They get lost on the way home and a cab driver (Roger Payano) offers to take them to a local club. There are numerous strange symbols marking the area on their way there. At the club, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mutual Friends (film)
''Mutual Friends'' is a 2013 American comedy film starring Caitlin FitzGerald, Cheyenne Jackson, Peter Scanavino, Michael Stahl-David, Christina Cole, Jennifer Lafleur, Ross Partridge, Michael Chernus and Vanessa Ray, directed and co-written by Matthew Watts; Amy Higgins (Watts’ wife), Frank Angones, Jessica Sue Burstein, Craig DiFolco, Ross Partridge and Olivia Silver also co-wrote the film. It premiered at the 2013 Seattle International Film Festival and was picked up by FilmBuff for distribution. ''Mutual Friends'' also played at the Phoenix Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival, Dances with Films, Rhode Island International Film Festival and Sonoma International Film Festival Plot ''Mutual Friends'' revolves around a birthday party for Christoph (Cheyenne Jackson), planned by Liv (Caitlin FitzGerald) — who is his fiancé — and the people attending the party. Nate (Peter Scanavino), Liv’s good friend who wants to be more than that pops up and wants to revisit an inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Day Of August
''The Last Day of August'' is a 2012 American film drama about four friends recovering from the physical and psychological damage of a car accident. An independent feature film, it was directed by Craig DiFolco with a screenplay written by DiFolco and Sara Rempe. It was the debut film of the writers and the director. Its running time is 75 minutes. Plot A year after being paralyzed in a car accident, thirty-year-old Dan, struggling with his recovery, relocates to his family's cabin in upstate New York. Several of his best friends visit him there on the last day of August to challenge his decision to become a recluse and other self-destructive behavior patterns. Each of them contrives to balance concern for his psychological well-being with insistence that Dan re-examine his response to his physical condition. Characters Release ''The Last Days of August'' was an official selection for several festivals in the fall of 2012, including the Gotham Screen International Film Festival, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frances Ha
''Frances Ha'' is a 2012 American black and white comedy-drama film, directed by Noah Baumbach and written by Baumbach and Greta Gerwig. Gerwig also plays the title role, a struggling 27-year-old dancer. The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on September 1, 2012, and began a limited release on May 17, 2013. It was released by IFC Films. Plot Frances Halladay is a 27-year-old dancer who lives in New York City with her best friend from college, Sophie. Her life is upended when Sophie tells her she plans to relocate from Brooklyn to Tribeca, which Sophie considers her dream neighborhood, with a different friend. Frances, a struggling would-be dancer working as an apprentice at a dance company, is unable to afford the Brooklyn apartment alone and is forced to find someplace else to live. She moves to Chinatown and shares an apartment with her friends Lev and Benji for a brief period. Sophie and Frances's relationship struggles as Sophie and her boyfriend, Patch, grow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
