Kirk Baily, the actor best known for his role as dim-witted camp counselor Kevin “Ug” Lee on the early Nickelodeon sitcom “Salute Your Shorts,” died Feb. 27 in Los Angeles. His domestic partner, Ranjani Brow, confirmed that he died after battling lung cancer. He was 59.
Baily got his start as a sound coordinator for the 1988 cult classic “Killer Klowns From Outer Space,” before he was cast in “Salute Your Shorts,” which premiered in 1991. Created by Steve Slavkin and based on a book of the same name he wrote with Thomas Hill, “Salute Your Shorts” premiered July 1991 and ran for two seasons. The series starred Danny Cooksey, Erik MacArthur, Blake Soper, Michael Bower, Trevor Eyster, Venus DeMilo Thomas, Heidi Lucas and Megan Berwick as various campers at the fictional Camp Anawanna. Baily’s character, Ug, acted as an antagonist toward the kids, as well as the most frequent victim of their pranks.
Baily got his start as a sound coordinator for the 1988 cult classic “Killer Klowns From Outer Space,” before he was cast in “Salute Your Shorts,” which premiered in 1991. Created by Steve Slavkin and based on a book of the same name he wrote with Thomas Hill, “Salute Your Shorts” premiered July 1991 and ran for two seasons. The series starred Danny Cooksey, Erik MacArthur, Blake Soper, Michael Bower, Trevor Eyster, Venus DeMilo Thomas, Heidi Lucas and Megan Berwick as various campers at the fictional Camp Anawanna. Baily’s character, Ug, acted as an antagonist toward the kids, as well as the most frequent victim of their pranks.
- 3/3/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Kirk Baily, who portrayed Kevin “Ug” Lee on the 1991-92 Nickelodeon comedy Salute Your Shorts, died Feb. 28 six months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. He was 59.
His death was announced by friends on social media. TMZ reports the cause of death as lung cancer based on confirmation from family.
In the two-season Salute Your Shorts set at a teen summer camp, Baily played camp counselor (and butt of jokes and pranks) Kevin “Ug” Lee. Created by Steve Slavkin and produced by Propaganda Films, the series co-starred Danny Cooksey, Erik MacArthur and Blake Soper as several of the campers.
Although Baily would make appearances as an actor in various series following the cult favorite Salute Your Shorts, he was most prolific as a voice actor for animated TV, film and video games in the several decades prior to his death. Among his TV and film voiceover credits are Cowboy Bebop...
His death was announced by friends on social media. TMZ reports the cause of death as lung cancer based on confirmation from family.
In the two-season Salute Your Shorts set at a teen summer camp, Baily played camp counselor (and butt of jokes and pranks) Kevin “Ug” Lee. Created by Steve Slavkin and produced by Propaganda Films, the series co-starred Danny Cooksey, Erik MacArthur and Blake Soper as several of the campers.
Although Baily would make appearances as an actor in various series following the cult favorite Salute Your Shorts, he was most prolific as a voice actor for animated TV, film and video games in the several decades prior to his death. Among his TV and film voiceover credits are Cowboy Bebop...
- 3/2/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Words can't even describe how excited I was to interview actor Michael Bower. Alright, maybe two. Donkey Lips. Michael Bower, now 36, is known as playing one of the most iconic character roles in the business--Donkey Lips from Nickelodeon's Salute Your Shorts. He didn't just stop at that 1991 critically acclaimed series though. He then went on to appear in over 30 primetime television shows that have included guest spots on The Wonder Years, Monk, Popular, Dark Angel and the comedy film Dude Where's My Car. Michael continues to act and is keeping busy with several production companies.
Some specific moments Ology got to chat about with Michael included his infamous Roy stop by at a certain Central Perk set, his super pumped up Super Bowl commercial and his days at Camp Anawanna. Check it out.
Ology: Before we get to what you're doing now, I have to ask about the Super Bowl...
Some specific moments Ology got to chat about with Michael included his infamous Roy stop by at a certain Central Perk set, his super pumped up Super Bowl commercial and his days at Camp Anawanna. Check it out.
Ology: Before we get to what you're doing now, I have to ask about the Super Bowl...
- 10/19/2011
- by Stephanie Webber
- Celebsology
Most may know Erik MacArthur as an actor, but for years he's been sitting in the producer and director's chair. We all know him from esteemed works like Pleasantville, We Were Soldiers and the cult following Salute Your Shorts, but now it's time to see the other side. Ology caught up with MacArthur to discuss his impressive background in film and television and to see what projects he's currently working on.
Like catching up with an old friend, Erik talks to Ology about his newest film Pono that will begin filming in Hawaii in the upcoming months. He also explains the transition he made to behind the camera, with previous projects like the short Life Makes Sense When You're Famous and his first feature film Bottoms Up.
Ology: It's so nice to talk to you today and seeing what you're up to. What projects are you currently working on?
Erik MacArthur...
Like catching up with an old friend, Erik talks to Ology about his newest film Pono that will begin filming in Hawaii in the upcoming months. He also explains the transition he made to behind the camera, with previous projects like the short Life Makes Sense When You're Famous and his first feature film Bottoms Up.
Ology: It's so nice to talk to you today and seeing what you're up to. What projects are you currently working on?
Erik MacArthur...
- 9/26/2011
- by Stephanie Webber
- Celebsology
Most may know Erik MacArthur as an actor, but for years he's been sitting in the producer and director's chair. We all know him from esteemed works like Pleasantville, We Were Soldiers and the cult following Salute Your Shorts, but now it's time to see the other side. Ology caught up with MacArthur to discuss his impressive background in film and television and to see what projects he's currently working on.
Like catching up with an old friend, Erik talks to Ology about his newest film Pono that will begin filming in Hawaii in the upcoming months. He also explains the transition he made to behind the camera, with previous projects like the short Life Makes Sense When You're Famous and his first feature film Bottoms Up.
Ology: It's so nice to talk to you today and seeing what you're up to. What projects are you currently working on?
Erik MacArthur...
Like catching up with an old friend, Erik talks to Ology about his newest film Pono that will begin filming in Hawaii in the upcoming months. He also explains the transition he made to behind the camera, with previous projects like the short Life Makes Sense When You're Famous and his first feature film Bottoms Up.
Ology: It's so nice to talk to you today and seeing what you're up to. What projects are you currently working on?
Erik MacArthur...
- 9/26/2011
- by Stephanie Webber
- Filmology
Paris Hilton and Jason Mewes are toplining the indie comedy Bottoms Up for Paul Walker's Blue Collar Films and Cameo FJ Entertainment. Described as in the vein of Swingers, the comedy drama tells the story of a Midwestern bartender (Mewes) who finds love with Hilton's character as well as money and success in Hollywood. Walker is expected to take a cameo role in the project. The script was written by Nick Ballo and Erik MacArthur. MacArthur also is directing. Gibralter International is handling foreign distribution on the ICM package, with ICM handling North American rights. The film is shooting in Los Angeles. Hilton recently completed shooting Pledge This! Her credits include Raising Helen, Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat and House of Wax. A Kevin Smith regular, Mewes' credits include Clerks, Dogma, Chasing Amy and Scream 3. He next appears in Feast. Mewes is repped by Endeavor and attorney John Sloss. Hilton is repped by UTA and managed by Untitled Entertainment; her attorney is PJ Shapiro. Walker is repped by ICM.
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