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Victoria Rowell
Victoria Lynn Rowell (born May 10, 1959) is an American actress, screenwriter, director, and producer. She began her career as a ballet dancer and model before making her acting debut in the 1987 comedy film '' Leonard Part 6''. In 1990, Rowell joined the cast of the CBS daytime soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'' as Drucilla Winters, her signature and longest role on television, for which she was nominated for three Daytime Emmy Awards. She departed from the show in 2007. Rowell is also well known for her role as Dr. Amanda Bentley in the CBS medical crime drama '' Diagnosis: Murder'' (1993–2001). From 1993 to 2000, she appeared on both series simultaneously. Rowell has had a number of roles in feature films. She starred alongside Eddie Murphy in the 1992 comedy '' The Distinguished Gentleman'', and later had roles in the films '' Dumb and Dumber'' (1994) and ''Barb Wire'' (1996). She is an 11-time NAACP Image Awards winner. Early life Victoria Lynn Rowell was born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portland, Maine
Portland is the List of municipalities in Maine, most populous city in the U.S. state of Maine and the county seat, seat of Cumberland County, Maine, Cumberland County. Portland's population was 68,408 at the 2020 census. The Portland metropolitan area, Maine, Greater Portland metropolitan area has a population of approximately 550,000 people. Historically tied to commercial shipping, the marine economy, and light industry, Portland's economy in the 21st century relies mostly on the service sector. The Port of Portland (Maine), Port of Portland is the second-largest tonnage seaport in the New England area as of 2019. The city seal depicts a Phoenix (mythology), phoenix rising from ashes, a reference to Portland's recovery from four devastating fires. Portland was named after the English Isle of Portland. In turn, the city of Portland, Oregon, was named after Portland, Maine. The word ''Portland'' is derived from the Old English word ''Portlanda'', which means "land surrounding a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New England
New England is a region consisting of six states in the Northeastern United States: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. It is bordered by the state of New York (state), New York to the west and by the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick to the northeast and Quebec to the north. The Gulf of Maine and Atlantic Ocean are to the east and southeast, and Long Island Sound is to the southwest. Boston is New England's largest city and the capital of Massachusetts. Greater Boston, comprising the Boston–Worcester–Providence Combined Statistical Area, houses more than half of New England's population; this area includes Worcester, Massachusetts, the second-largest city in New England; Manchester, New Hampshire, the largest city in New Hampshire; and Providence, Rhode Island, the capital of and largest city in Rhode Island. In 1620, the Pilgrims (Plymouth Colony), Pilgrims established Plymouth Colony, the second successful settlement in Briti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel L
Samuel L. may refer to: * Samuel L. Jackson (born 1948), American actor * Samuel L. Clemens aka Mark Twain (1835 – 1910), American author * Samuel L. Devine (1915 – 1997), American politician * Samuel L. Gravely Jr. (1922 – 2004) African-American naval officer * Samuel L. Greitzer (1905 – 1988), American mathematician * Samuel L. Lewis (1896 – 1971) American mystic and horticulturalist * Samuel L. Mitchill (1764–1831) American physician, naturalist, and politician * Samuel L. Popkin (born 1942), American political scientist * Samuel L. Southard (1787 – 1842), American statesman {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Perfect Fit (2005 Film)
''A Perfect Fit'' is a 2005 American thriller written and directed by Ron Brown. The film is produced by Primary Process Productions and stars Adrian Grenier, Leila Arcieri, Polly Draper, Victoria Rowell. It was distributed by Warner Bros. and Polychrome Pictures. Premise A mentally unstable young man suffering from horrific nightmares finds that his nightmare has just begun when he meets the woman of his dreams. Cast * Adrian Grenier as John * Leila Arcieri as Sarah *Polly Draper as Dr Weiss *Victoria Rowell Victoria Lynn Rowell (born May 10, 1959) is an American actress, screenwriter, director, and producer. She began her career as a ballet dancer and model before making her acting debut in the 1987 comedy film '' Leonard Part 6''. In 1990, Rowell ... as Sheila *Michele Santopietro as Pat External links * * 2005 films 2005 thriller films Warner Bros. films American thriller films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films Films scored by Michael Montes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motives (film)
''Motives'' is a 2004 erotic thriller film starring Vivica A. Fox, Shemar Moore, Golden Brooks, Sean Blakemore and Keshia Knight Pulliam. The direct-to-video sequel, '' Motives 2'', was released in 2007. Plot Emery Simms is a highly educated business tycoon whose life takes a turn for the worse when he engages in an adulterous fling with the wildly free-spirited and exotic Allanah James. Emery accidentally kills a man who tries to get information out of him, which is then witnessed by another man who flees. Emery does not notice the dead man's cell phone, which has all their calls logged in. He then makes a phone call to his friend who does not answer. Later, he meets Allanah whose car has broken down. He gives her a ride to her job unaware she is working an angle to get what she wants. He then calls her and insists they have dinner. They do, but the police follow them, seeing them make out as does another man that is following Allanah. The crazed man comes to the restaur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eve's Bayou
''Eve's Bayou'' is a 1997 American Southern Gothic drama film written and directed by Kasi Lemmons, who made her directorial debut with this film. Samuel L. Jackson served as a producer, and starred in the film with Lisa Nicole Carson, Jurnee Smollett, Lynn Whitfield, Debbi Morgan, Meagan Good, and Diahann Carroll. The film premiered at the 1997 Toronto International Film Festival and was released in theaters on November 7, 1997. The film grossed $14 million domestically on a budget of $4 million, making it the most commercially successful independent film of 1997. In 2018, the film was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". A 116-minute director's cut of the film was made a part of The Criterion Collection on October 25, 2022. Plot Eve Batiste, age 10, lives in a prosperous Creole-American community in Louisiana with her younger brother Poe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Denise Anderson (born July 1, 1967) is a Canadian-American actress, model and media personality. She rose to prominence after being selected as the February 1990 ''Playboy'' Playmate of the Month. She went on to make regular appearances on the magazine's cover and held the record for the most ''Playboy'' covers by any individual. Anderson began her acting career on the ABC sitcom ''Home Improvement'' (1991–1993, 1997), before receiving international recognition for starring as "C.J." Parker in the drama series ''Baywatch'' (1992–1997), which further cemented her status as a sex symbol. In 1995, personal home videos of Anderson with her then-husband Tommy Lee were stolen and sold as a sex tape, which resulted in a legal fight and made her the subject of controversy. Anderson starred as Vallery Irons in the syndicated series ''V.I.P.'' (1998–2002) and as Skyler Dayton in the Fox sitcom '' Stacked'' (2005–2006). Her film credits include ''Barb Wire'' (199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Full Eclipse
''Full Eclipse'' is a 1993 science fiction crime film directed by Anthony Hickox. Starring Mario Van Peebles and Bruce Payne, the story is set in Los Angeles where the police department has assembled a unique squad of officers who possess the ability to turn into werewolves. The tagline of the film was: There's a new police force on the streets... and they only come out at night. Plot Max Dire is a Los Angeles detective who is feeling the strain that his profession entails when his wife of two years, Liza, accuses him of bringing his work home. Max's partner, Jim Sheldon, commits suicide by shooting himself in the head. Realising that Max is experiencing problems, Adam Garou, a high-ranking officer, distinguished by his success in reducing crime in other big cities, invites Max to join him at his apartment for a weekly meeting with other police officers who are experiencing difficulties. Adam advises Max that since he is a good detective and he should try to solve his problems ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mario Van Peebles
Mario Van Peebles (born January 15, 1957) is a Mexican-born American director and actor. He is best known for appearing in ''Heartbreak Ridge'' in 1986, and known for directing and starring in ''New Jack City'' in 1991, and ''USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage'' in 2016. He is the son of actor and filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, whom he portrayed in the 2003 biopic ''Baadasssss!'', which he also co-wrote and directed. Early life and education Van Peebles was born on January 15, 1957, in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of writer, director, actor and musician Melvin Van Peebles and Maria Marx. He traveled often with his parents between Europe and the United States. He majored in economics at Columbia College (New York), Columbia College, the undergraduate division of Columbia University. He was invited to speak as the Class Day Speaker as part of the annual commencement exercises in 2021. Career 1968 to 1971: First roles Van Peebles' first screen appearance was in 1968, in the soap op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cynthia Gibb
Cynthia Gibb (born December 14, 1963) is an American actress and former model who has starred in film and on television. She began her career as a cast member on the musical television drama '' Fame'', based on the movie of the same name. She also appeared in the films '' Youngblood'' (1986), '' Salvador'' (1986), '' Malone'' (1987), '' Short Circuit 2'' (1988) and '' Death Warrant'' (1990). She received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance as Gypsy Rose Lee in the film '' Gypsy'' (1993). Early life Cynthia Lowrie Gibb was born December 14, 1963, in Bennington, Vermont, U.S. and grew up in Westport, Connecticut, and attended Staples High School. Career At the age of 14, she began assignments with the Ford Modeling Agency in New York City. She was on the cover of '' Vogue'' and '' Young Miss'' magazines. She was cast for her first film role in 1980, as a Young Fan in the Woody Allen film '' Stardust Memories''. Gibb appeared in '' Youngblood'', also starring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Van Dyke
Richard Wayne Van Dyke (born December 13, 1925) is an American actor, entertainer and comedian. Dick Van Dyke on screen and stage, His work spans screen and stage, and List of awards and nominations received by Dick Van Dyke, his awards include six Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award and a Tony Award. He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1993, and has been honored with the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2013, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2020, and was recognized as a Disney Legend in 1998. Van Dyke began his career as an entertainer on radio, television and in nightclubs. He made his Broadway theatre, Broadway debut in the musical revue ''The Girls Against the Boys'' (1959). The following year he starred as Albert F. Peterson in the original production of ''Bye Bye Birdie'' (1960), a role which earned him the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. He returned to Broadway playing Harold Hill in a revival of ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Racism
Racism is the belief that groups of humans possess different behavioral traits corresponding to inherited attributes and can be divided based on the superiority of one Race (human categorization), race or ethnicity over another. It may also mean prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against other people because they are of a different ethnic background. Modern variants of racism are often based in social perceptions of biological differences between peoples. These views can take the form of social actions, practices or beliefs, or political systems in which different races are ranked as inherently superior or inferior to each other, based on presumed shared inheritable traits, abilities, or qualities. There have been attempts to legitimize racist beliefs through scientific means, such as scientific racism, which have been overwhelmingly shown to be unfounded. In terms of political systems (e.g. apartheid) that support the expression of prejudice or aversion in discri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
