Gina Gershon is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in Cocktail (1988), Showgirls (1995), Bound (1996), Face/Off (1997), P.S. I Love You (2007) and House of Versace (2013).
Gina Gershon Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Gina Gershon was born on June 10, 1962 (Gina Gershon: Age 60) in Los Angeles, California to Mickey and Stan Gershon. She has an older brother and sister. She started acting when she was 14 years old.
Gershon graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1980. In 1983 she graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s in drama and psychology. She also went to the Circle in the Square Professional Theater School in New York, studying with David Mamet, Harold Guskin and Sandra Seacat.
Gina Gershon Biography: Career
Gershon began her acting career on stage on Broadway for roles such as Sally Bowles in Cabaret, Gabriella in Boeing-Boeing and Rosie Alvarez in Bye Bye Birdie.
Her first film appearance...
Gina Gershon Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Gina Gershon was born on June 10, 1962 (Gina Gershon: Age 60) in Los Angeles, California to Mickey and Stan Gershon. She has an older brother and sister. She started acting when she was 14 years old.
Gershon graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1980. In 1983 she graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s in drama and psychology. She also went to the Circle in the Square Professional Theater School in New York, studying with David Mamet, Harold Guskin and Sandra Seacat.
Gina Gershon Biography: Career
Gershon began her acting career on stage on Broadway for roles such as Sally Bowles in Cabaret, Gabriella in Boeing-Boeing and Rosie Alvarez in Bye Bye Birdie.
Her first film appearance...
- 3/16/2023
- by Hailey Schipper
- Uinterview
The directorial debut of acting coach Harold Guskin, sparse drama Down the Shore exists as a peculiar little endeavour; not only because it both succeeds and fails on many of the same idiosyncrasies but also that some of its most maddening attributes, especially in terms of pacing, sometimes pay off in delicate ways. It’s ultimately dedicated performances from veterans and newcomers alike that make the messy material worthwhile as well as the (purposely) dour aesthetics that add a welcomingly-oppressive bleakness.
It’s more than safe to say that Down the Shore will not be to everyone’s tastes, and for extended instances such was the case for me. There are times when quite literally nothing is transpiring and certainly times where the plot is not being furthered or characters being developed more deeply. In most occasions, it would have been an agreeable way to illustrate reflection and let the...
It’s more than safe to say that Down the Shore will not be to everyone’s tastes, and for extended instances such was the case for me. There are times when quite literally nothing is transpiring and certainly times where the plot is not being furthered or characters being developed more deeply. In most occasions, it would have been an agreeable way to illustrate reflection and let the...
- 4/17/2013
- by Simon Brookfield
- We Got This Covered
James Gandolfini is so strong an actor that he almost manages to make Sandra Jennings's contrived dialog believable in Down the Shore, but any moments of honesty are immediately drowned out by a blast of heartfelt tunes that assure you the scene you've been watching was significant. First-time director Harold Guskin has been known for years as an acting coach to the stars. Perhaps that's why he favors long close-ups of his actors emoting between long pauses in dialog. The saddest part of this movie that oh-so-wants you to know it is sad is that Jennings sets up a pretty interesting dynamic, then bails on telling a story. Depressed alcoholic Bailey (Gandolfini) is running a rusting old carnival on the Jersey Shore when cheerful and spontaneous Jacques (Edoardo Costa) shows up from...
- 4/5/2013
- Village Voice
Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: April. 9, 2013
Price: DVD $22.98, Blu-ray $24.99
Studio: Anchor Bay
James Gandolfini and Famke Janssen star in Down the Shore.
James Gandolfini (Zero Dark Thirty), Famke Janssen (Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters) and Joe Pope (Tinsel Town) star in the 2011 independent drama-romance film Down the Shore.
Set on the Jersey Shore, the lives of three childhood friends—Bailey (Gandolfini), Wiley (Pope) and Mary (Janssen)—begin to unravel when a deadly secret from their past is revealed. Oh, and Wiley is actually married Mary and the two have a mentally disabled son, Martin (John Magaro), who
The directorial debut of longtime acting and dialect coach Harold Guskin, Down the Shore is filled with the kind of iconography we’ve come to expect from the past couple of decades of cinematic depictions of the Jersey shore, including desolate amusement parks, dark and lonely bars and seedy movie theaters. But as they...
Price: DVD $22.98, Blu-ray $24.99
Studio: Anchor Bay
James Gandolfini and Famke Janssen star in Down the Shore.
James Gandolfini (Zero Dark Thirty), Famke Janssen (Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters) and Joe Pope (Tinsel Town) star in the 2011 independent drama-romance film Down the Shore.
Set on the Jersey Shore, the lives of three childhood friends—Bailey (Gandolfini), Wiley (Pope) and Mary (Janssen)—begin to unravel when a deadly secret from their past is revealed. Oh, and Wiley is actually married Mary and the two have a mentally disabled son, Martin (John Magaro), who
The directorial debut of longtime acting and dialect coach Harold Guskin, Down the Shore is filled with the kind of iconography we’ve come to expect from the past couple of decades of cinematic depictions of the Jersey shore, including desolate amusement parks, dark and lonely bars and seedy movie theaters. But as they...
- 4/4/2013
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
Watch the trailer for James Gandolfini and Famke Janssen thriller drama Down the Shore. Harold Guskin directs the film which opens at The Quad on April 5th, 2013 via Anchor Bay Films, and is written by Sandra Jennings. Set on the Jersey Shore, the lives of three childhood friends begin to unravel when a deadly secret from their past is revealed. Down the Shore is a powerful and emotional story of love, friendship, rivalry and secrets that will have you on edge until all is revealed. Down the Shore is an unforgettably moving tale about the Garden State and the people who inhabit it.
- 3/28/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Watch the trailer for James Gandolfini and Famke Janssen thriller drama Down the Shore. Harold Guskin directs the film which opens at The Quad on April 5th, 2013 via Anchor Bay Films, and is written by Sandra Jennings. Set on the Jersey Shore, the lives of three childhood friends begin to unravel when a deadly secret from their past is revealed. Down the Shore is a powerful and emotional story of love, friendship, rivalry and secrets that will have you on edge until all is revealed. Down the Shore is an unforgettably moving tale about the Garden State and the people who inhabit it.
- 3/28/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Glenn Close is saying goodbye to Patty Hewes, the character she has played on "Damages" since 2007.
It was a cool day in March when I went to the New York set of "Damages" in Queens. The cast and crew were in the middle of filming the series finale in the Queens County Civil Courthouse. In one scene, Close's character was talking to a group of reporters. The other featured Patty and former protege Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne) delivering arguments to a judge. This time, they're on opposing sides.
"I'm ready to move on," Close, who won two Emmys and one Golden Globe for her portrayal of ruthless attorney Hewes, told me in between filming scenes. "I feel a great sense of closure in that I think this season is a really good one."
As "Damages" races into its fifth and final season (premieres Wed., July 11 at 9 p.m. Et on...
It was a cool day in March when I went to the New York set of "Damages" in Queens. The cast and crew were in the middle of filming the series finale in the Queens County Civil Courthouse. In one scene, Close's character was talking to a group of reporters. The other featured Patty and former protege Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne) delivering arguments to a judge. This time, they're on opposing sides.
"I'm ready to move on," Close, who won two Emmys and one Golden Globe for her portrayal of ruthless attorney Hewes, told me in between filming scenes. "I feel a great sense of closure in that I think this season is a really good one."
As "Damages" races into its fifth and final season (premieres Wed., July 11 at 9 p.m. Et on...
- 7/2/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
FX has another great show on their hands in the new boxing drama, Lights Out.
The show stars veteran character actor Holt McCallany as Patrick “Lights” Leary, an aging former heavyweight champion of the world. Holt’s been acting for 20 years working with some of the best directors around; David Fincher, David O. Russell, Lawrence Kasdan, Brian De Palma. His films have included Three Kings, Fight Club and many others.
This is his first opportunity at headlining a show and I have to say, he is absolutely wonderful.
I had a chance to speak to Holt and executive producer Warren Leight on a conference call where they talked about the show, his training regimen and his advice to actors.
For the full interview, click the audio link above or download from iTunes.
Holt, how did you get involved? What was it about the role that said, “I must do this?...
The show stars veteran character actor Holt McCallany as Patrick “Lights” Leary, an aging former heavyweight champion of the world. Holt’s been acting for 20 years working with some of the best directors around; David Fincher, David O. Russell, Lawrence Kasdan, Brian De Palma. His films have included Three Kings, Fight Club and many others.
This is his first opportunity at headlining a show and I have to say, he is absolutely wonderful.
I had a chance to speak to Holt and executive producer Warren Leight on a conference call where they talked about the show, his training regimen and his advice to actors.
For the full interview, click the audio link above or download from iTunes.
Holt, how did you get involved? What was it about the role that said, “I must do this?...
- 1/19/2011
- by Lance@dailyactor.com (Lance Carter)
- DailyActorMedia
What if all the actresses wore the same modest outfit to the Emmys? Glenn Close's suggestion to thwart the fashion-obsessed media prompted unanimous mock agreement from our panel of Emmy-contending drama actresses, part of a spirited hourlong discussion. "Let's do it!" agreed Sandra Oh. "Lets plan it!"The Hollywood Reporter: What's the hardest thing about your job that we might not expect?Sandra Oh: Being on a network's 24-episode schedule, managing time and managing exhaustion. And within that there's a lot of stuff that has nothing to do with acting, which is mostly dynamics and politics, that I find equally exhausting. But just physically, the amount of hours that you work on a network schedule is so exceptionally difficult. At the height of "Grey's," I had this sense of, "I'll give it all up! Really, I'll give it up." That passed. (Laughs.)THR: Do you find your show is under a particular microscope?...
- 5/27/2010
- backstage.com
In their relatively young film careers, Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried have carved out impressive résumés that run the gamut from acclaimed indie films to worldwide blockbusters. In a few years, Tatum went from being an exotic dancer (he's exceedingly good-natured about the video of one of his early performances making the rounds on YouTube) to a sought-after model before landing supporting roles in films like "Coach Carter" and "She's the Man." But 2006 would prove to be his breakout year: He earned a Spirit Award nomination for his turn as a street youth in Dito Montiel's "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints" and became a box-office champ with the surprise success of the dance film "Step Up." Last year, he assumed his biggest role to date as the title character in the big-budget action flick "G.I. Joe." Seyfried also began as a model at age 11, before segueing into...
- 2/3/2010
- backstage.com
We've all encountered those overly cerebral, mechanical actors—the ones so busy measuring beats and sorting objectives and obstacles that they don't really hear their scene partners' lines. Whatever the role, these actors do it by the book.But the "book" is more than just proverbial. It's constantly being written and rewritten, with publishers releasing a steady stream of new tomes on the craft and business of acting each year.We spoke with actors, coaches, and teachers to find out which titles are essential. They all agreed that although you can't master the art of acting by only following an instruction manual—like those misguided robotic actors—it's nonetheless beneficial to own at least a library shelf or two of books devoted to your profession.Rocking the ClassicsUnsurprisingly, among the titles most often mentioned by Back Stage's respondents were such venerable texts as "Sanford Meisner on Acting" (1987), Stella Adler...
- 1/28/2010
- backstage.com
Michael Shulman is frequently cast as a young innocent, but he didn't start his new production company, Starry Night, to combat typecasting by creating roles for himself. "I want to be involved in the creative process and to understand how projects get made," he says. "I will not be in every project." But he admits that being the producer allows him to shape the characters he does play. Sherman's Way, Starry Night's first production, is an example.In this easygoing road-trip movie, which was released March 5, Shulman plays an overindulged, well-heeled mama's boy traveling through Northern California with an over-the-hill, blue-collar former Olympian. The two men, who have nothing in common, learn important lessons and grow up together. "I didn't want this to be just a rich kid who doesn't care," Shulman says. "So I tried to find the parts of Sherman that do care. If Sherman cares—if I care—the audience cares.
- 3/12/2009
- by Simi Horwitz
- backstage.com
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