Robert M. Young, the adventurous director who called the shots for Edward James Olmos in The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, Farrah Fawcett in Extremities and Tom Hulce and Ray Liotta in Dominick and Eugene, died Feb. 6, his son Andrew announced. He was 99.
After getting his start in educational and documentary films, Young also directed the 1969 Peabody-winning CBS telefilm J.T., written by Jane Wagner. Revolving around a Harlem youngster (Kevin Hooks) and an alley cat, it bowed on a Saturday afternoon and was repeated in primetime as the network preempted its most popular show, Gunsmoke.
Young also served as cinematographer, producer and co-writer with director Michael Roemer on the critically acclaimed drama Nothing But a Man (1964), featuring Ivan Dixon and jazz vocalist Abbey Lincoln as a struggling young Black couple in Alabama.
Young made his feature directorial debut with Short Eyes (1977), which starred Bruce Davison, José Pérez and several real-life prisoners...
After getting his start in educational and documentary films, Young also directed the 1969 Peabody-winning CBS telefilm J.T., written by Jane Wagner. Revolving around a Harlem youngster (Kevin Hooks) and an alley cat, it bowed on a Saturday afternoon and was repeated in primetime as the network preempted its most popular show, Gunsmoke.
Young also served as cinematographer, producer and co-writer with director Michael Roemer on the critically acclaimed drama Nothing But a Man (1964), featuring Ivan Dixon and jazz vocalist Abbey Lincoln as a struggling young Black couple in Alabama.
Young made his feature directorial debut with Short Eyes (1977), which starred Bruce Davison, José Pérez and several real-life prisoners...
- 2/13/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Robert M. Young, whose 70-year career included independent and studio documentaries, narrative features, and episodes of Battlestar: Galactica, died Tuesday in Los Angeles at 99. His death was confirmed in a Facebook post by his son.
Two of his films have recently been added to the Library of Congress Film Registry. They include ¡Alambrista! (1977), a film about the life of an undocumented Mexican immigrant, which won the Camera d’Or for best first film at Cannes, and The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, (1982), one of Young’s eight films with actor Edward James Olmos. Based on a true story that inspired a corrido, it tells of a man on the run after a confrontation with police.
Both films are also part of the Criterion Collection.
Those films represented a recurring theme of Young’s career, one which showed his interest in bringing social issues to wider attention.
“We lose important people all the time,...
Two of his films have recently been added to the Library of Congress Film Registry. They include ¡Alambrista! (1977), a film about the life of an undocumented Mexican immigrant, which won the Camera d’Or for best first film at Cannes, and The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, (1982), one of Young’s eight films with actor Edward James Olmos. Based on a true story that inspired a corrido, it tells of a man on the run after a confrontation with police.
Both films are also part of the Criterion Collection.
Those films represented a recurring theme of Young’s career, one which showed his interest in bringing social issues to wider attention.
“We lose important people all the time,...
- 2/10/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Robert M. Young, one of the pioneers of American independent cinema whose work began nearly 70 years ago, died Tuesday in Los Angeles. The news was announced via a Facebook post from his son Andy.
In a career that lasted from 1956 to 2011 he directed documentaries, narrative features, both independent and studio releases, and even episodes of “Battlestar: Gallactica.” Two of his films have recently been added to the Library of Congress Film Registry. “¡Alambrista!” (1977), as timely today as when it was made, about the life of undocumented Mexican immigrant won the Camera d’or for best first film at Cannes. “The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez” (1982), one of Young’s eight films with actor Edward James Olmos, produced by American Playhouse but released theatrically, has also been included. Both films are also part of the Criterion Collection.
Though perhaps not as well known as some pre-Sundance independent American directors like John Cassavetes,...
In a career that lasted from 1956 to 2011 he directed documentaries, narrative features, both independent and studio releases, and even episodes of “Battlestar: Gallactica.” Two of his films have recently been added to the Library of Congress Film Registry. “¡Alambrista!” (1977), as timely today as when it was made, about the life of undocumented Mexican immigrant won the Camera d’or for best first film at Cannes. “The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez” (1982), one of Young’s eight films with actor Edward James Olmos, produced by American Playhouse but released theatrically, has also been included. Both films are also part of the Criterion Collection.
Though perhaps not as well known as some pre-Sundance independent American directors like John Cassavetes,...
- 2/10/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Charlie’s Angels and its cast was a phenomenon in the 1970s. The TV series ran for five seasons from 1976-1981. It was produced by Aaron Spelling, who also created hits such as The Love Boat, Dynasty, Beverly Hills 90210, and Melrose Place.
The show was immensely popular with viewers but got mixed reviews from critics. Some called it “Jiggle TV” because it emphasized the sex appeal of its female cast.
Which Charlie’s Angels cast members are still alive?
What was ‘Charlie’s Angels’?
“Once upon a time, there were three little girls who went to the police academy; and they were each assigned very hazardous duties. But I took them away from all that, and now they work for me. My name is Charlie!”
This was the opening of Charlie’s Angels.
Farrah Fawcett (Jill Munroe), Jaclyn Smith (Kelly Garrett), and Kate Jackson (Sabrina Duncan) played the Angels. They worked as...
The show was immensely popular with viewers but got mixed reviews from critics. Some called it “Jiggle TV” because it emphasized the sex appeal of its female cast.
Which Charlie’s Angels cast members are still alive?
What was ‘Charlie’s Angels’?
“Once upon a time, there were three little girls who went to the police academy; and they were each assigned very hazardous duties. But I took them away from all that, and now they work for me. My name is Charlie!”
This was the opening of Charlie’s Angels.
Farrah Fawcett (Jill Munroe), Jaclyn Smith (Kelly Garrett), and Kate Jackson (Sabrina Duncan) played the Angels. They worked as...
- 4/12/2023
- by Stacy Feintuch
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Theater, film and television writer-director Robert Allan Ackerman died Jan. 10. He was 77.
Nominated twice for Golden Globes and five times for Emmys, Ackerman also received numerous theater directing awards.
Ackerman started out directing at the New York Shakespeare Festival/Public Theatre. In the 1980s his theater productions included Martin Sherman’s Tony nominated “Bent,” starring Richard Gere and David Dukes; John Byrne’s “Slab Boys,” starring Sean Penn, Kevin Bacon and Val Kilmer and William Mastrosimone’s “Extremities” starring Susan Sarandon. He went on to direct Peter Allen in “Legs Diamond” and Al Pacino in Oscar Wilde’s “Salome.”
When reached for comment, Al Pacino said, “I love Bob. I loved being around him, his aurora, his steady peace. To work with him was joyous. He understood the language of theater art and communicated it with such ease. His gift was intangible and there’s no way of understanding how he created.
Nominated twice for Golden Globes and five times for Emmys, Ackerman also received numerous theater directing awards.
Ackerman started out directing at the New York Shakespeare Festival/Public Theatre. In the 1980s his theater productions included Martin Sherman’s Tony nominated “Bent,” starring Richard Gere and David Dukes; John Byrne’s “Slab Boys,” starring Sean Penn, Kevin Bacon and Val Kilmer and William Mastrosimone’s “Extremities” starring Susan Sarandon. He went on to direct Peter Allen in “Legs Diamond” and Al Pacino in Oscar Wilde’s “Salome.”
When reached for comment, Al Pacino said, “I love Bob. I loved being around him, his aurora, his steady peace. To work with him was joyous. He understood the language of theater art and communicated it with such ease. His gift was intangible and there’s no way of understanding how he created.
- 1/13/2022
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Robert Allan Ackerman, the director whose television work scored five Emmy nominations and who directed acclaimed Broadway productions including Bent and Extremities, died Jan. 10 of kidney failure at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. He was 77.
His death was announced by family through a spokesman.
“I love Bob. I loved being around him, his aurora, his steady peace,” said actor Al Pacino, who starred in Ackerman’s 1992 Broadway staging of Oscar Wilde’s Salome. “To work with him was joyous. He understood the language of theater art and communicated it with such ease. His gift was intangible and there’s no way of understanding how he created. When an artist has that special gift it is unexplainable, it just happens. When he stopped directing, he started writing again and his writing also had that same magic. He will be missed.”
In 2016, Pacino would re-team with Ackerman in a Pasadena Playhouse production of God Looked Away,...
His death was announced by family through a spokesman.
“I love Bob. I loved being around him, his aurora, his steady peace,” said actor Al Pacino, who starred in Ackerman’s 1992 Broadway staging of Oscar Wilde’s Salome. “To work with him was joyous. He understood the language of theater art and communicated it with such ease. His gift was intangible and there’s no way of understanding how he created. When an artist has that special gift it is unexplainable, it just happens. When he stopped directing, he started writing again and his writing also had that same magic. He will be missed.”
In 2016, Pacino would re-team with Ackerman in a Pasadena Playhouse production of God Looked Away,...
- 1/13/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Thirty-nine days, 20 people… and the largest jury Survivor has ever seen. (Oh right, and one Sole-Surviving multi-millionaire!)
Winners at War’s Wednesday-night finale delivered the goods, crowning one cunning castaway with a fat $2 million check. But the road was not easy. An Edge of Extinction player’s epic return reshuffled the deck, as alliances were tested (and re-tested) en route toward an explosive final three. So who was able to outwit, outplay and outlast? Let’s recap and discuss!
More from TVLineSurvivor's Natalie Anderson Talks the Edge's Extremities, Her 'Unapologetic' Drive: 'I Can't Change Who I Am'Survivor's Tony Vlachos...
Winners at War’s Wednesday-night finale delivered the goods, crowning one cunning castaway with a fat $2 million check. But the road was not easy. An Edge of Extinction player’s epic return reshuffled the deck, as alliances were tested (and re-tested) en route toward an explosive final three. So who was able to outwit, outplay and outlast? Let’s recap and discuss!
More from TVLineSurvivor's Natalie Anderson Talks the Edge's Extremities, Her 'Unapologetic' Drive: 'I Can't Change Who I Am'Survivor's Tony Vlachos...
- 5/14/2020
- TVLine.com
There is always news in the world of television, and today is especially fruitful.
EW did an interview with George R.R. Martin about what to expect from the Game of Thrones prequel, so we have those details here for you, as well as a trailer for Light as a Feather Season 2, and news of The Society renewal, among other things.
Check out bits and bobs from the world of television below!
If you haven't watched The Society on Netflix, get on that.
The Society follows a group of teenagers who are mysteriously transported to a facsimile of their wealthy New England town without any trace of their parents. Their newfound freedom will be fun... but it will also be very dangerous.
As they struggle to figure out what has happened to them and how to get home, they must establish order and form alliances if they want to survive.
And...
EW did an interview with George R.R. Martin about what to expect from the Game of Thrones prequel, so we have those details here for you, as well as a trailer for Light as a Feather Season 2, and news of The Society renewal, among other things.
Check out bits and bobs from the world of television below!
If you haven't watched The Society on Netflix, get on that.
The Society follows a group of teenagers who are mysteriously transported to a facsimile of their wealthy New England town without any trace of their parents. Their newfound freedom will be fun... but it will also be very dangerous.
As they struggle to figure out what has happened to them and how to get home, they must establish order and form alliances if they want to survive.
And...
- 7/9/2019
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Charlie's Angels icon, Farrah Fawcett, lost her battle to cancer in 2009, and her family says they are still keeping her legacy alive through memories nine years later. Farrah achieved worldwide mega-fame on Charlie’s Angels, but in real life, close friends and family say she couldn’t have been more down-to-earth. “I loved going to her beach house and spending the weekend with her getting manicures and massages and reading fashion magazines,” her best friend, Alana Stewart, told Closer Weekly. “It was like having a slumber party.” View this post on Instagram I've been going through my old scrapbooks and finding all these photos which bring back such wonderful memories. I miss my friend.
- 10/11/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
“Game over, man, game over!” It’s rare for a sequel to live up to the original film, but James Cameron managed to fulfill expectations with Aliens (July 18, 1986). This summer marks the 30th Anniversary of the action-packed sci-fi classic, so “stop your grinnin’ and drop your linen.”
Tune-in Saturday, July 23, to an exclusive Aliens YouTube live stream Q&A with the filmmakers and cast from San Diego Comic-Con! Submit your questions in the comments below for a chance to get them answered. #Aliens30th
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Aliens (1986), San Diego Comic-Con will host an Aliens reunion on Saturday, July 23. Attendees include director James Cameron, producer Gale Anne Hurd, Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, Paul Reiser, Michael Biehn, and Carrie Henn.
Subscribe to Fox Movies and follow on https://www.facebook.com/AlienAnthology so you don’t miss this exclusive live event.
The terror continues in James Cameron...
Tune-in Saturday, July 23, to an exclusive Aliens YouTube live stream Q&A with the filmmakers and cast from San Diego Comic-Con! Submit your questions in the comments below for a chance to get them answered. #Aliens30th
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Aliens (1986), San Diego Comic-Con will host an Aliens reunion on Saturday, July 23. Attendees include director James Cameron, producer Gale Anne Hurd, Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, Paul Reiser, Michael Biehn, and Carrie Henn.
Subscribe to Fox Movies and follow on https://www.facebook.com/AlienAnthology so you don’t miss this exclusive live event.
The terror continues in James Cameron...
- 7/27/2016
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Interview conducted by Tom Stockman November 14, 2012
The award-winning indie film Yellow Rock tells the story of what many Native Americans experienced when white intruders raided their land for gold in the late 19th century. Yellow Rock will be playing at the St. Louis International Film Festival Friday, Nov 16th at 7:00pm at the Wildey Theatre and again on Sunday, Nov 18th at 4:15pm at the Hi-Pointe Theatre. The film.s star, Lenore Andriel, is also its Executive Producer and co-writer and she took the time to talk to We Are Movie Geeks about this exciting project.
We Are Movie Geeks: Have you ever been to St. Louis before?
Lenore Andriel: I have not.
Wamg: Well, I.m sure you.ll be treated well.
La: I.ve been flying out to all the different festivals and have been having a great time.
Wamg: Where are you from?
La:...
The award-winning indie film Yellow Rock tells the story of what many Native Americans experienced when white intruders raided their land for gold in the late 19th century. Yellow Rock will be playing at the St. Louis International Film Festival Friday, Nov 16th at 7:00pm at the Wildey Theatre and again on Sunday, Nov 18th at 4:15pm at the Hi-Pointe Theatre. The film.s star, Lenore Andriel, is also its Executive Producer and co-writer and she took the time to talk to We Are Movie Geeks about this exciting project.
We Are Movie Geeks: Have you ever been to St. Louis before?
Lenore Andriel: I have not.
Wamg: Well, I.m sure you.ll be treated well.
La: I.ve been flying out to all the different festivals and have been having a great time.
Wamg: Where are you from?
La:...
- 11/16/2012
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Holland native Robby Müller, Nsc, Bvk, will be among the 2012 honorees at the 27th annual American Society of Cinematographers Outstanding Achievement Awards. The cinematographer of indie film classics “Dead Man,” “Breaking the Waves” and “Repo Man” will receive the international achievement award at the Asc’s Feb. 10 ceremony in Los Angeles. Also receiving special honors will be Oscar winner Dean Semler Asc, Acs (“Dances With Wolves,” “Apocalypto,” “In the Land of Blood and Honey”), who will receive the lifetime achievement award; Rodney Charters, Asc, Csc (“24,” “TekWar,” “Nash Bridges”), who will receive the career achievement in television award; and former Asc technology committee chairman Curtis Clark, Asc (“Dominick and Eugene,” “Extremities”), who will receive the President’s Award. Read More: Woody Allen's...
- 11/2/2012
- by Jay A. Fernandez
- Indiewire
Andy Cohen keeps getting suprising honesty from his game "Plead the Fifth" on "Watch What Happens: Live" (Weeknights, 11 p.m. Est on Bravo. With Alan Cumming on as guest, he asked him about which presidential candidate he'd be willing to sleep with and which diva was the bigger diva on 'Burleseque' out of Cher and Christian Aguilera.
For the record, it was Christina with no hesitation in that answer. Cumming did take a moment to think about it after Cohen posed his last question. Having already plead the Fifth to an earlier question, the rules of the game stated there was no getting out of this one.
"What TV or film star needs to never grace the Broadway stage again?" Cohen asked him. After some reflection, Cumming gave an honest answer. "Farrah Fawcett," he said.
While Fawcett got good reviews in an early off-Broadway production of the play "Extremities," her...
For the record, it was Christina with no hesitation in that answer. Cumming did take a moment to think about it after Cohen posed his last question. Having already plead the Fifth to an earlier question, the rules of the game stated there was no getting out of this one.
"What TV or film star needs to never grace the Broadway stage again?" Cohen asked him. After some reflection, Cumming gave an honest answer. "Farrah Fawcett," he said.
While Fawcett got good reviews in an early off-Broadway production of the play "Extremities," her...
- 1/27/2012
- by Jason Hughes
- Huffington Post
Andy Cohen keeps getting suprising honesty from his game "Plead the Fifth" on "Watch What Happens: Live" (Weeknights, 11 p.m. Est on Bravo. With Alan Cumming on as guest, he asked him about which presidential candidate he'd be willing to sleep with and which diva was the bigger diva on 'Burleseque' out of Cher and Christian Aguilera.
For the record, it was Christina with no hesitation in that answer. Cumming did take a moment to think about it after Cohen posed his last question. Having already plead the Fifth to an earlier question, the rules of the game stated there was no getting out of this one.
"What TV or film star needs to never grace the Broadway stage again?" Cohen asked him. After some reflection, Cumming gave an honest answer. "Farrah Fawcett," he said.
While Fawcett got good reviews in an early off-Broadway production of the play "Extremities," her...
For the record, it was Christina with no hesitation in that answer. Cumming did take a moment to think about it after Cohen posed his last question. Having already plead the Fifth to an earlier question, the rules of the game stated there was no getting out of this one.
"What TV or film star needs to never grace the Broadway stage again?" Cohen asked him. After some reflection, Cumming gave an honest answer. "Farrah Fawcett," he said.
While Fawcett got good reviews in an early off-Broadway production of the play "Extremities," her...
- 1/27/2012
- by Jason Hughes
- Aol TV.
Black Best Friends in FilmThe Bbf PhenomenonThe cherished Black best friend -- a legendary figure in Hollywood that was once a mammy ("Gone with the Wind"), then became a maid ("Imitation of Life") and eventually emerged as the diversity token to attract Black audiences ("Sex and the City"). Sometimes the Black best friend is an unknown actress on their grind. The Black bestie could also be A-list in the Black film scene. She offers gems of wisdom with a little urban or southern flair and sometimes she has magical powers to save the day.Check out some of American cinema's black Best friends -- White Hollywood's greatest accessory.Meagan Good as Romy in 'The Unborn' (2009)Being a Black Bff in a horror film is no easy task.You are guaranteed to be axed off, especially if it is in one of the worst films of the yea,like 2009's "The Unborn.
- 3/31/2011
- Essence
Theater mavens know that staged readings — i.e. intimate, paired down (often to just a few tables and chairs) presentations of unproduced plays — rarely grow into full Broadway productions featuring the same actors. For every How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (which Daniel Radcliffe read in 2009 and is now headlining), there’s a Promises, Promises (which Anne Hathaway read in 2008 and Kristin Chenoweth starred in the next year). And that’s if the show ever makes it to a theater in the first place.
But it doesn’t mean we can’t get excited when Variety reports that Jon Hamm,...
But it doesn’t mean we can’t get excited when Variety reports that Jon Hamm,...
- 3/8/2011
- by Aubry D'Arminio
- EW.com - PopWatch
There have been rumors for months that James Franco is on his way to Broadway, and the Oscar host said last week that he hopes the upcoming Nicole Kidman-led revival of Tennessee Williams’ Sweet Bird of Youth will be his next project. (When contacted by EW, the show’s rep could only confirm that Franco might be headed to the Great White Way this fall). Am I shocked and excited? If anything James Franco decides to do still surprises you, you must also get a little rush when the sun rises or your toilet flushes, yet I trust him...
- 2/4/2011
- by Aubry D'Arminio
- EW.com - PopWatch
The second half of 90210's third season started last night and the only thing on my mind is that extraordinary performance by AnnaLynne McCord as she faced Mr. Cannon again for the last time we hope. Last night also introduced us to Dixon and Annie's Cousin Emily (Abbie Cobb), who nearly gave me a toothache and looks strangely like a baby Kelly Taylor clone or something.
Extremities, 90210 - Style
Naomi channeled her inner Farrah Fawcett from the film "Extremities" as she beat the crap out of Mr. Cannon after he tried to force her and Silver into giving a false confession to clear his name. While trying to force Naomi to go to the bank to clear out her trust fund, Mr. Cannon didn't expect the two girls to fight back and he sure as hell didn't expect Naomi to snap the way she did. When Naomi picked up that...
Extremities, 90210 - Style
Naomi channeled her inner Farrah Fawcett from the film "Extremities" as she beat the crap out of Mr. Cannon after he tried to force her and Silver into giving a false confession to clear his name. While trying to force Naomi to go to the bank to clear out her trust fund, Mr. Cannon didn't expect the two girls to fight back and he sure as hell didn't expect Naomi to snap the way she did. When Naomi picked up that...
- 1/25/2011
- by Mark O. Estes
- TVovermind.com
Chloe Sevigny is to join Katie Holmes on Broadway in rape drama Extremities.
Holmes has been cast as a sex attack victim who seeks revenge in William Mastrosimone's play.
The role of Marjorie in the production has been played by both Susan Sarandon and Farrah Fawcett.
The Kenny Leon-directed play is set to open in New York next year.
Holmes has been cast as a sex attack victim who seeks revenge in William Mastrosimone's play.
The role of Marjorie in the production has been played by both Susan Sarandon and Farrah Fawcett.
The Kenny Leon-directed play is set to open in New York next year.
- 12/28/2010
- WENN
Katie Holmes brought Suri to check out the Stanley Park Christmas train in Vancouver yesterday evening. The girls are up in Canada visiting Tom Cruise, who is there working on Mission: Impossible 4. He showed off his muscles on set earlier this week, reminding us why he earned a spot in our hottest shirtless guys of the year slideshow. Katie wrapped up her own business before heading north to see Tom. She filmed Jack and Jill with an adorable pajama-wearing Suri on Monday, hit the gym in La on Tuesday, and met with her Holmes & Yang partner on Wednesday. Katie also was up bright and early to announce the Golden Globe Award nominations, sporting a hot Azzaro dress and nouveau Farrah Fawcett hair. Katie may not be making a 2011 award season run, but she does have good news to celebrate. She might be returning to Broadway since she was reportedly offered...
- 12/17/2010
- by Molly Goodson
- Popsugar.com
Katie Holmes is contemplating a return to Broadway for a production of William Mastrosimone's psychological drama Extremities.
Show producers want to launch the play in the Big Apple by the 2011-2012 season - and Holmes is at the top of the list to star, according to the New York Times.
A spokeswoman for the actress confirms that she has been approached about the role.
The play centres around a woman who turns the tables on her would-be rapist before contemplating what to do with him with her two roommates.
Extremities premiered Off Broadway in 1982 with Susan Sarandon in the lead role, later taken over by Farrah Fawcett, who also played the part in a 1986 film version. It has never been produced for Broadway.
Holmes made her Broadway debut in 2008 in a revival of All My Sons.
Show producers want to launch the play in the Big Apple by the 2011-2012 season - and Holmes is at the top of the list to star, according to the New York Times.
A spokeswoman for the actress confirms that she has been approached about the role.
The play centres around a woman who turns the tables on her would-be rapist before contemplating what to do with him with her two roommates.
Extremities premiered Off Broadway in 1982 with Susan Sarandon in the lead role, later taken over by Farrah Fawcett, who also played the part in a 1986 film version. It has never been produced for Broadway.
Holmes made her Broadway debut in 2008 in a revival of All My Sons.
- 12/16/2010
- WENN
New York, New York (X17online) - Katie Holmes has reportedly been offered the starring role in a Broadway revival of William Mastrosimone's edgy drama Extremities. The controversial play focuses on a woman (Holmes) who turns the tables on her rapist. With the help of her roommates, she struggles to decide what to do with him. Chloe Sevigny has reportedly been offered a role as one of the roommates. Extremities is expected to run during the 2011-2012 season. Holmes is currently shooting the comedy Jack and Jill, co-starring Adam Sandler as both Jack and Jill, with Dana Carvey and Al Pachino.
- 12/16/2010
- x17online.com
Katie Holmes has been approached about the possibility of returning to Broadway, reports The New York Times. A representative for the actress has confirmed to the newspaper that she has been offered a part in the drama production Extremities but declined to reveal any further details. The William Mastrosimone play revolves around a woman who manages to fight back against a would-be rapist in her home and ties him up before her roommates return and they discuss what will happen next. Holmes, who recently announced the Golden Globe Award nominees in Los Angeles, (more)...
- 12/16/2010
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
Katie Holmes is in talks to return to Broadway, Access Hollywood has learned.
The 31-year-old actress, who made her well-received Broadway debut in 2008's staging of Arthur Miller's "All My Sons," has been offered the starring role in William Mastrosimone's "Extremeties," a rep for Katie told Access.
"Extremities" - a psychological drama -- tells the story of a young woman who manages to overtake a would-be rapist in her home, and the drama that ensues as she and her roommates decide what to do with the man.
Producers were reportedly looking to cast Matt Dillon as the ...
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The 31-year-old actress, who made her well-received Broadway debut in 2008's staging of Arthur Miller's "All My Sons," has been offered the starring role in William Mastrosimone's "Extremeties," a rep for Katie told Access.
"Extremities" - a psychological drama -- tells the story of a young woman who manages to overtake a would-be rapist in her home, and the drama that ensues as she and her roommates decide what to do with the man.
Producers were reportedly looking to cast Matt Dillon as the ...
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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
- 12/15/2010
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
By Christopher Stipp
The Archives, Right Here
I was able to sit down for a couple of years and pump out a book. It’s got little to do with movies. Download and read “Thank You, Goodnight” right Here for free.
Check out my new column, This Week In Trailers, at SlashFilm.com and follow me on Twitter under the name: Stipp
DVD Giveaway - Laffapalooza With Tracey Morgan
I just loved Comic Strip Live with John Mulrooney when I was a kid.
I would tape that show relentlessly every weekend, this being before TiVo and having to get the timing exactly right or else risking taping a completely different show 12 hours earlier/later than you wanted to or, God forbid, someone tuned it to a different channel after you physically set the recorder, and every weekend I was exposed to a few great comedians.
Tracey Morgan’s Laffapalooza was...
The Archives, Right Here
I was able to sit down for a couple of years and pump out a book. It’s got little to do with movies. Download and read “Thank You, Goodnight” right Here for free.
Check out my new column, This Week In Trailers, at SlashFilm.com and follow me on Twitter under the name: Stipp
DVD Giveaway - Laffapalooza With Tracey Morgan
I just loved Comic Strip Live with John Mulrooney when I was a kid.
I would tape that show relentlessly every weekend, this being before TiVo and having to get the timing exactly right or else risking taping a completely different show 12 hours earlier/later than you wanted to or, God forbid, someone tuned it to a different channel after you physically set the recorder, and every weekend I was exposed to a few great comedians.
Tracey Morgan’s Laffapalooza was...
- 3/12/2010
- by Christopher Stipp
Though Farrah Fawcett's main claim to fame was television, the decision to leave her out of the "In Memoriam" segment of the Oscars has caused quite a stir. Fawcett appeared in 14 feature films in her lifetime. Although she was first featured as eye candy in box-office bombs like "Myra Breckinridge" (1970), she went on to earn a Golden Globe nom for her starring role in "Extremities" (1986) and reap an Indie Spirit bid for her performance opposite Oscar nominee Robert Duvall in "The Apostle" (1997). One of her final film roles was as the estranged wife of Richard Gere in Robert Altman's "Dr. T and the Women" (2000). Among those overlooked by the academy...
- 3/10/2010
- by tomoneil
- Gold Derby
'In every category, you're going to miss some wonderful people,' Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences executive director says.
By Larry Carroll
Farrah Fawcett
Photo: Keystone/ Getty Images
Two days after fans of Farrah Fawcett began complaining that the late "Charlie's Angels" star had been overlooked by the Oscars, an Academy Awards representative is speaking for the first time about the omission, and revealing that it was done on purpose.
Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences executive director Bruce Davis, speaking on behalf of the committee who assembles the Oscar's yearly "In Memoriam" segment, told The Associated Press that it was a difficult decision to omit Fawcett and that they expected some controversy. "[The committee] was kind of figuring that probably the Farrah Fawcett and Gene Barry omissions would be the ones we'd get the most comments on," Davis said, also naming the veteran actor whose 1963-66 series "Burke's Law...
By Larry Carroll
Farrah Fawcett
Photo: Keystone/ Getty Images
Two days after fans of Farrah Fawcett began complaining that the late "Charlie's Angels" star had been overlooked by the Oscars, an Academy Awards representative is speaking for the first time about the omission, and revealing that it was done on purpose.
Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences executive director Bruce Davis, speaking on behalf of the committee who assembles the Oscar's yearly "In Memoriam" segment, told The Associated Press that it was a difficult decision to omit Fawcett and that they expected some controversy. "[The committee] was kind of figuring that probably the Farrah Fawcett and Gene Barry omissions would be the ones we'd get the most comments on," Davis said, also naming the veteran actor whose 1963-66 series "Burke's Law...
- 3/9/2010
- MTV Music News
After learning that "Charlie's Angels" star Farrah Fawcett was left out of the Oscars' memorial tribute, many celebrities went online to express their shock. Jane Fonda wrote: "Where was Farrah Fawcett? She should have been included." Roger Ebert added: "No Farrah in the memorial. They have a whole lot of 'splaining to do." Some believe that the awards show left the actress out because of her predominant television careeer, but Fawcett had roles in "Logan's Run," "Cannonball Run," "The Apostle" and "Extremities," which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Now, the Academy Awards is defending its decision, insisting that it's impossible to pay tribute to every star who passed away last year. "It is the single most troubling element of the Oscar show every year," said Bruce Davis, Oscars executive director. "Because more people die each year than can possibly be included in that segment. You are dropping people who the public knows.
- 3/9/2010
- WorstPreviews.com
By Steve Pond
The “In Memoriam” segment of the Academy Awards draws criticism nearly every year, but this year’s is particularly pointed over the omission of Farrah Fawcett, who died last June.
An Academy spokesperson told the Associated Press, “Every year it’s an unfortunate reality that we can’t include everybody.” (The Academy has not responded to TheWrap's request for comment.)
Best known for her work in television, Fawcett made a number of feature films, including “Logan’s Run,” “The Apostle” and “Extremities...
The “In Memoriam” segment of the Academy Awards draws criticism nearly every year, but this year’s is particularly pointed over the omission of Farrah Fawcett, who died last June.
An Academy spokesperson told the Associated Press, “Every year it’s an unfortunate reality that we can’t include everybody.” (The Academy has not responded to TheWrap's request for comment.)
Best known for her work in television, Fawcett made a number of feature films, including “Logan’s Run,” “The Apostle” and “Extremities...
- 3/8/2010
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
'I'm as confused as everyone about it,' O'Neal says.
By MTV News staff
Ryan O'Neal and Farrah Fawcett in 1987
Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage
On Sunday night during the "In Memoriam" segment of the Oscars telecast, many viewers were shocked that Farrah Fawcett was excluded from the segment, which included Michael Jackson, Patrick Swayze, Brittany Murphy, Ron Silver and others.
Fawcett's longtime partner, Ryan O'Neal, said in a statement to People.com that "there is no comment other than we were disappointed that she was not included." But a reporter for X17 caught up with O'Neal on Monday (March 8) and spoke briefly with him.
"I'm as confused as everyone about it, you see?," O'Neal said. "They have to explain it, I can't. Poor Farrah, is all I can say."
Asked if he was planning to send a note to the Academy, O'Neal said, "We're writing one, [daughter] Tatum and I, we're writing a letter.
By MTV News staff
Ryan O'Neal and Farrah Fawcett in 1987
Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage
On Sunday night during the "In Memoriam" segment of the Oscars telecast, many viewers were shocked that Farrah Fawcett was excluded from the segment, which included Michael Jackson, Patrick Swayze, Brittany Murphy, Ron Silver and others.
Fawcett's longtime partner, Ryan O'Neal, said in a statement to People.com that "there is no comment other than we were disappointed that she was not included." But a reporter for X17 caught up with O'Neal on Monday (March 8) and spoke briefly with him.
"I'm as confused as everyone about it, you see?," O'Neal said. "They have to explain it, I can't. Poor Farrah, is all I can say."
Asked if he was planning to send a note to the Academy, O'Neal said, "We're writing one, [daughter] Tatum and I, we're writing a letter.
- 3/8/2010
- MTV Music News
Bosses at the Oscars have defended their decision to leave Farrah Fawcett out of the memorial montage - insisting it's impossible to pay tribute to every star who passed away in the last year.
The Charlie's Angels actress, who died in June, was absent from the Academy Awards' tribute section on Sunday night, which marked the deaths of stars including Brittany Murphy and Patrick Swayze.
The snub sparked speculation she was left out because of her predominant television career, with some online critics slamming the ceremony heads for not adding her to the clip.
Jane Fonda was also shocked Fawcett was left out, and wrote on Twitter.com: "Where was Farrah Fawcett? She should have been included."
Screenwriter Roger Ebert added, "No Farrah in the memorial. They have a whole lot of 'splaining (sic) to do."
And U.S. TV personality Star Jones is fuming the actress was not included, because she appeared in movies including The Cannonball Run and The Apostle and was even nominated for a Golden Globe for 1987 film Extremities.
Jones writes on her Twitter page, "Fyi (for your information)... Farrah had a very diverse career... that included Broadway, TV & Film. She even received a Golden Globe nom (sic)."
But Oscar bosses have defended their decision. Bruce Davis, the executive director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, says, "It is the single most troubling element of the Oscar show every year. Because more people die each year than can possibly be included in that segment. You are dropping people who the public knows. It's just not comfortable."...
The Charlie's Angels actress, who died in June, was absent from the Academy Awards' tribute section on Sunday night, which marked the deaths of stars including Brittany Murphy and Patrick Swayze.
The snub sparked speculation she was left out because of her predominant television career, with some online critics slamming the ceremony heads for not adding her to the clip.
Jane Fonda was also shocked Fawcett was left out, and wrote on Twitter.com: "Where was Farrah Fawcett? She should have been included."
Screenwriter Roger Ebert added, "No Farrah in the memorial. They have a whole lot of 'splaining (sic) to do."
And U.S. TV personality Star Jones is fuming the actress was not included, because she appeared in movies including The Cannonball Run and The Apostle and was even nominated for a Golden Globe for 1987 film Extremities.
Jones writes on her Twitter page, "Fyi (for your information)... Farrah had a very diverse career... that included Broadway, TV & Film. She even received a Golden Globe nom (sic)."
But Oscar bosses have defended their decision. Bruce Davis, the executive director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, says, "It is the single most troubling element of the Oscar show every year. Because more people die each year than can possibly be included in that segment. You are dropping people who the public knows. It's just not comfortable."...
- 3/8/2010
- WENN
Fans and celebrities were perplexed why the late Farrah Fawcett was left out of the "in memoriam" segment of the Oscars on Sunday. The TV icon was noticeably missing from the tribute on the awards show.
Patrick Swayze, Brittany Murphy, Natasha Richardson, David Carradine, Jean Simmons, Ed McMahon, and Michael Jackson were all included in the memorial tribute among with other movie industry players. However, Fawcett, who had been nominated for a Golden Globe award for Best Actress in the 1986 film "Extremities," was not mentioned.
Although the actress was better known for her TV work, she also starred in classic films like "The Cannonball Run," "The Apostle," "Logan's Run" and "Myra Breckinridge."
Stars tweeted their outrage over the apparent snub, with film critic Roger Ebert among those who noticed the omission.
Patrick Swayze, Brittany Murphy, Natasha Richardson, David Carradine, Jean Simmons, Ed McMahon, and Michael Jackson were all included in the memorial tribute among with other movie industry players. However, Fawcett, who had been nominated for a Golden Globe award for Best Actress in the 1986 film "Extremities," was not mentioned.
Although the actress was better known for her TV work, she also starred in classic films like "The Cannonball Run," "The Apostle," "Logan's Run" and "Myra Breckinridge."
Stars tweeted their outrage over the apparent snub, with film critic Roger Ebert among those who noticed the omission.
- 3/8/2010
- icelebz.com
Fans and celebrities were perplexed why the late Farrah Fawcett was left out of the "in memoriam" segment of the Oscars on Sunday. The TV icon was noticeably missing from the tribute on the awards show.
Patrick Swayze, Brittany Murphy, Natasha Richardson, David Carradine, Jean Simmons, Ed McMahon, and Michael Jackson were all included in the memorial tribute among with other movie industry players. However, Fawcett, who had been nominated for a Golden Globe award for Best Actress in the 1986 film "Extremities," was not mentioned.
Although the actress was better known for her TV work, she also starred in classic films like "The Cannonball Run," "The Apostle," "Logan's Run" and "Myra Breckinridge."
Stars tweeted their outrage over the apparent snub, with film critic Roger Ebert among those who noticed the omission.
Patrick Swayze, Brittany Murphy, Natasha Richardson, David Carradine, Jean Simmons, Ed McMahon, and Michael Jackson were all included in the memorial tribute among with other movie industry players. However, Fawcett, who had been nominated for a Golden Globe award for Best Actress in the 1986 film "Extremities," was not mentioned.
Although the actress was better known for her TV work, she also starred in classic films like "The Cannonball Run," "The Apostle," "Logan's Run" and "Myra Breckinridge."
Stars tweeted their outrage over the apparent snub, with film critic Roger Ebert among those who noticed the omission.
- 3/8/2010
- icelebz.com
Roger Ebert, Jane Fonda and Star Jones also sound off about 'In Memoriam' oversight.
By Jocelyn Vena
Ryan O'Neal and Farrah Fawcett in 1987
Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage
On Sunday night during the "In Memoriam" segment of the Oscars telecast, a number of Hollywood's finest were remembered, including Michael Jackson, Patrick Swayze, Brittany Murphy and Ron Silver. But fans were quick to point out that "Charlie's Angels" star Farrah Fawcett was not included in the montage.
Fawcett's longtime partner, Ryan O'Neal, told People magazine in a statement, "There is no comment other than we were disappointed that she was not included."
Farrah Fawcett, A Life In Photos
But O'Neal isn't the only celebrity upset by the oversight. "No Farrah Fawcett in the memorial tribute? Major fail," Roger Ebert tweeted following the show.
Hollywood icon Jane Fonda also chimed in on Twitter: "Where was Farrah Fawcett? She should have been included #oscars #Fail.
By Jocelyn Vena
Ryan O'Neal and Farrah Fawcett in 1987
Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage
On Sunday night during the "In Memoriam" segment of the Oscars telecast, a number of Hollywood's finest were remembered, including Michael Jackson, Patrick Swayze, Brittany Murphy and Ron Silver. But fans were quick to point out that "Charlie's Angels" star Farrah Fawcett was not included in the montage.
Fawcett's longtime partner, Ryan O'Neal, told People magazine in a statement, "There is no comment other than we were disappointed that she was not included."
Farrah Fawcett, A Life In Photos
But O'Neal isn't the only celebrity upset by the oversight. "No Farrah Fawcett in the memorial tribute? Major fail," Roger Ebert tweeted following the show.
Hollywood icon Jane Fonda also chimed in on Twitter: "Where was Farrah Fawcett? She should have been included #oscars #Fail.
- 3/8/2010
- MTV Movie News
Every year, Hollywood honors the memories of stars who have recently passed during the Academy Awards' annual "In Memoriam" montage - but a couple were conspicuously missing during Sunday's broadcast.
Farrah Fawcett, who -- although best known for her TV work in shows like "Charlie's Angels" - also starred in such films in "Dr. T and the Women," "Cannonball Run" and "The Apostle" and was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in 1986's "Extremities," was absent from the montage.
"No Farrah in the memorial," film critic Roger Ebert Tweeted during the broadcast. "They have a lot ...
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Farrah Fawcett, who -- although best known for her TV work in shows like "Charlie's Angels" - also starred in such films in "Dr. T and the Women," "Cannonball Run" and "The Apostle" and was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in 1986's "Extremities," was absent from the montage.
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- 3/8/2010
- by AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff
- Access Hollywood
The Academy Award memorial montage seemed a little sparse this year.
It's not a huge surprise that Michael Jackson was included. He was the biggest death of 2009 and even though he was primarily a musical artist, he did act in a few films.
However, there were a couple notable absences in the montage. Where were Farrah Fawcett, who died in June of cancer, and Bea Arthur, who passed away in April at the age of 86?
In both Fawcett and Arthur's careers they were largely television stars, but both did grace the silver screen -- Fawcett was in "Cannonball Run," "Extremities" and "The Apostle," among others, while Arthur was in "Lovers and Other Strangers," "Mame" and "History of the World part I." They both appeared in more movies than Michael Jackson -- he really only appeared in "The Wiz" and his posthumously-released "This Is It." Why his inclusion and not theirs?...
It's not a huge surprise that Michael Jackson was included. He was the biggest death of 2009 and even though he was primarily a musical artist, he did act in a few films.
However, there were a couple notable absences in the montage. Where were Farrah Fawcett, who died in June of cancer, and Bea Arthur, who passed away in April at the age of 86?
In both Fawcett and Arthur's careers they were largely television stars, but both did grace the silver screen -- Fawcett was in "Cannonball Run," "Extremities" and "The Apostle," among others, while Arthur was in "Lovers and Other Strangers," "Mame" and "History of the World part I." They both appeared in more movies than Michael Jackson -- he really only appeared in "The Wiz" and his posthumously-released "This Is It." Why his inclusion and not theirs?...
- 3/8/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Three weeks after Farrah Fawcett died, she earned the fourth Emmy nomination of her career, as executive producer of "Farrah's Story." The documentary detailed her courageous but ultimately losing battle against cancer. Viewers who tuned in to the May 15 special on NBC saw up close the valiant struggle of this onetime "Charlie's Angels" star. Fawcett's death was announced June 25 just hours before the end of voting to determine the nominees for this year's Emmy Awards. Television's highest honor eluded this small-screen icon, who earned three acting Emmy nominations during her three-decade-plus career. "Farrah's Story" was one of 43 shows in competition for the final five slots on the Emmy ballot for outstanding nonfiction special. It will now compete against "The Alzheimer's Project: Momentum in Science" (HBO); "Michael J. Fox: Adventures of an Incurable Optimist" (ABC), "102 Minutes That Changed America" (History), and "Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired" (HBO). HBO and PBS documentaries...
- 7/16/2009
- by tomoneil
- Gold Derby
By Amanda Reyes
Farrah Fawcett is an icon. As part of the original trio of ridiculously beautiful and refined detectives known as Charlie’s Angels, the actress soared to untold heights of fame. She played Jill Monroe, the fun, furtively smart girl with golden tresses and a smile that could stop a missile en route. She only played Jill for one season, but left an impact on anyone who caught the show during its original run. Fawcett passed away at the age of 62 after a long and very public battle with anal cancer. She might not ever be synonymous with horror, but her resume is overflowing with plenty of incredible genre work on the big and small screen...
Before she was an Angel Fawcett worked mostly in commercials and in character roles on television. Appearing in everything from I Dream of Jeannie to McCloud, Fawcett was also honing her skills...
Farrah Fawcett is an icon. As part of the original trio of ridiculously beautiful and refined detectives known as Charlie’s Angels, the actress soared to untold heights of fame. She played Jill Monroe, the fun, furtively smart girl with golden tresses and a smile that could stop a missile en route. She only played Jill for one season, but left an impact on anyone who caught the show during its original run. Fawcett passed away at the age of 62 after a long and very public battle with anal cancer. She might not ever be synonymous with horror, but her resume is overflowing with plenty of incredible genre work on the big and small screen...
Before she was an Angel Fawcett worked mostly in commercials and in character roles on television. Appearing in everything from I Dream of Jeannie to McCloud, Fawcett was also honing her skills...
- 6/26/2009
- by Superheidi
- Planet Fury
Farrah Fawcett proved more than once that she was far more than a mega watt smile and an impressive mane of hair. She will of course be remembered for “Charlie’s Angels” even though she spent only one season as one of the trio of female detectives who took orders from a disembodied voice, but that first season of “Charlie’s Angels” made her an instantly recognizable phenomenon who sold millions of copies of her swimsuit poster. The actress wanted more and left the show to pursue a film career. The film that was supposed to make that a reality was called Somebody Killed her Husband and instead it nearly killed her budding career. Instead of slinking away she reinvented herself as a serious actress taking on the unglamorous and difficult role of a battered wife in “The Burning Bed”. If “Charlie’s Angels” made her an instant icon, “The Burning Bed” made her a respected actress...
- 6/25/2009
- by Robin Ruinsky
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Somewhere you can hear Charlie's disembodied voice weeping for an Angel passing. I mean that in the kindest non-snarkiest way in case anyone misreads. If you lived through the 70s or 80s you will undoubtedly have at least a small place in your heart for the seminal Charlie's Angels cast and probably Farrah Fawcett in particular. She got the most mileage from the show, career wise, probably by exiting it so very quickly. Smart girl. I preferred Jaclyn Smith as a child and then Cheryl Ladd but now in retrospect I'm totally a Kate Jackson man. Yet through it all, personal preferences aside, it was Farrah who emerged as the true superstar among them.
She died this morning at 62, losing her long battle with cancer.
Farrah provided me with my first fully conscious ideas about the divide between TV stars and Movie Stars: TV stars were part of the fabric of every day life,...
She died this morning at 62, losing her long battle with cancer.
Farrah provided me with my first fully conscious ideas about the divide between TV stars and Movie Stars: TV stars were part of the fabric of every day life,...
- 6/25/2009
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Farrah Fawcett's iconic moments were brief - the one season as Jill Munroe on Charlie's Angels and the poster, both from the mid-'70s - but they defined her life in the public eye for the next 40 years: The blonde hair and dazzling smile, both of which seemed to hold and reflect California sun, as well as the all-American desirability. Those moments are fixed in amber. Those are what really matter. Fawcett worked hard to establish herself as a serious actress in the '80s, and she succeeded in roles that were unexpectedly sorrowful and angry: She was an...
- 6/25/2009
- by Tom Gliatto
- PEOPLE.com
Farrah Fawcett's iconic moments were brief - the one season as Jill Munroe on Charlie's Angels and the poster, both from the mid-'70s - but they defined her life in the public eye for the next 40 years: The blonde hair and dazzling smile, both of which seemed to hold and reflect California sun, as well as the all-American desirability. Those moments are fixed in amber. Those are what really matter. Fawcett worked hard to establish herself as a serious actress in the '80s, and she succeeded in roles that were unexpectedly sorrowful and angry: She was an...
- 6/25/2009
- by Tom Gliatto
- PEOPLE.com
An icon of the 70s whose career expanded well into this decade. Farrah Fawcett lost her struggle with cancer today, passing away at the age of 62. The Charlie's Angels star had been back in the headlines in recent months due to her illness, which was the subject of May's NBC's special Farrah's Story. Best known as the 70s pin-up whose hair was the first to inspire a national craze, Fawcett worked throughout her career to expand her repertoire, moving into Broadway work with 1983's Extremities and taking on a number of challenging TV movie roles. As late as 1997, after she'd done a controversial Playboy spread and gone loopy on Letterman, she had a supporting role in The Apostle, which earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Actress. Fawcett may be best remembered for the hair, the tan, and the Charlie's Angels gun, but her dogged efforts to move...
- 6/25/2009
- cinemablend.com
I know we usually blog on casting news and the latest happenings in movies, but it's sad to hear that Farrah Fawcett, who's been battling cancer for the last three years, died this morning at a Santa Monica hospital at age 62.Although the golden-haired beauty who came to fame in the '70s as the star of "Charlie's Angels" was never able to quite break through on the big screen, anyone who watched her in the '80s as the abused characters at the heart of projects like Extremities and "The Burning Bed" know that any missed movie opportunities were in no way due to a lack of talent.While she had been mainly appearing in smaller TV projects throughout the '90s and early 2000's, Fawcett did have a notable co-starring role in Robert...
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- 6/25/2009
- by Fandango
- Fandango
I know we usually blog on casting news and the latest happenings in movies, but it's sad to hear that Farrah Fawcett, who's been battling cancer for the last three years, died this morning at a Santa Monica hospital at age 62.Although the golden-haired beauty who came to fame in the '70s as the star of "Charlie's Angels" was never able to quite break through on the big screen, anyone who watched her in the '80s as the abused characters at the heart of projects like Extremities and "The Burning Bed" know that any missed movie opportunities were in no way due to a lack of talent.While she had been mainly appearing in smaller TV projects throughout the '90s and early 2000's, Fawcett did have a notable co-starring role in Robert...
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- 6/25/2009
- by Fandango
- Fandango
I know we usually blog on casting news and the latest happenings in movies, but it's sad to hear that Farrah Fawcett, who's been battling cancer for the last three years, died this morning at a Santa Monica hospital at age 62.Although the golden-haired beauty who came to fame in the '70s as the star of "Charlie's Angels" was never able to quite break through on the big screen, anyone who watched her in the '80s as the abused characters at the heart of projects like Extremities and "The Burning Bed" know that any missed movie opportunities were in no way due to a lack of talent.While she had been mainly appearing in smaller TV projects throughout the '90s and early 2000's, Fawcett did have a notable co-starring role in Robert...
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- 6/25/2009
- by Fandango
- Fandango
In sad but expected news, Farrah Fawcett has passed away at age sixty-two after a long and valiant fight with cancer. She was one of the most iconic sex symbols of all time, as well as a sadly underrated actress.
Most people will name the camp TV classic Charlie's Angels as her biggest claim to fame, but she was only on the show for one season (as well as a few guest appearances). Because of her enormous sex appeal, it was difficult for her to be taken seriously as an actress, but that changed in 1984 with a performance that would redefine her career.
Small Sacrifices/The Burning Bed
Like Cher in her Oscar-nominated dramatic turn in Silkwood, Farrah shocked the world with her gritty, Emmy-nominated performance as a battered wife in The Burning Bed. She would appear in a string of dramatic roles through the eighties, including Extremities, Nazi Hunter: The Beate Klarsfeld Story,...
Most people will name the camp TV classic Charlie's Angels as her biggest claim to fame, but she was only on the show for one season (as well as a few guest appearances). Because of her enormous sex appeal, it was difficult for her to be taken seriously as an actress, but that changed in 1984 with a performance that would redefine her career.
Small Sacrifices/The Burning Bed
Like Cher in her Oscar-nominated dramatic turn in Silkwood, Farrah shocked the world with her gritty, Emmy-nominated performance as a battered wife in The Burning Bed. She would appear in a string of dramatic roles through the eighties, including Extremities, Nazi Hunter: The Beate Klarsfeld Story,...
- 6/25/2009
- by snicks
- The Backlot
After a long battle with cancer actress Farrah Fawcett passed away earlier this morning at the age of 62. At the time of her passing she was with actor Ryan O'Neal, her longtime companion, and best friend Alana Stewart. Fawcett's fight against cancer had made headlines since she was diagnosed in late 2006 and went public with her battle with the disease.
In the 1970s Fawcett reached a level of fame that few actresses ever attain and became the defining sex symbol of that era. After being cast in the hour-long action show Charlie's Angels the blonde-haired former model found herself not just on the covers of magazines but also girls' dolls, toys, lunch boxes and even a worldwide bestselling poster that featured her smiling in a red bikini. She also shocked the world of entertainment when she announced that she would be leaving Charlie's Angels after starring it in for only one season.
In the 1970s Fawcett reached a level of fame that few actresses ever attain and became the defining sex symbol of that era. After being cast in the hour-long action show Charlie's Angels the blonde-haired former model found herself not just on the covers of magazines but also girls' dolls, toys, lunch boxes and even a worldwide bestselling poster that featured her smiling in a red bikini. She also shocked the world of entertainment when she announced that she would be leaving Charlie's Angels after starring it in for only one season.
- 6/25/2009
- by Patrick Sauriol
- Corona's Coming Attractions
Farrah Fawcett, actress, sex symbol and former star of Charlie's Angels, passed away this morning after a three year battle with cancer. She was 62 years old. In addition to Charlie's Angels, some of her film credits from over the years include Logan's Run, The Cannonball Run and Extremities, the latter of which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. What will you remember her for most? For more posts like this visit FilmJunk.com.
- 6/25/2009
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
Charlie's Angels actress Farrah Fawcett has died. She was 62. The five-time Golden Globe-nominated star passed away on Thursday morning at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California.
- 6/25/2009
- WENN
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