Wednesday, September 29, 2010

9/30-Clint Walker

Clint Walker, a twin, was born in Hartford, Illinois. It was depression years and the family was forced to move from town to town, wherever there was work. Clint began his own wandering at the age of 16 when he quit school to work in a factory. He later worked on the local river boats, then joined the Merchant Marines at the age of 17.
After a stint in the oil fields of Brownwood, Texas, Clint moved to Long Beach, California, then on to Las Vegas, where he worked as a deputy sheriff at the Sands Hotel. There, he met many celebrities who encouraged him to try his luck in Hollywood. He did just that.
As luck would have it, Clint was quickly introduced to Cecil B. DeMille, who took a liking to him and offered him a part in his latest film, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. Shortly thereafter, Clint was cast in the role of “Cheyenne Bodie” in the series CHEYENNE, which ran for eight years. CHEYENNE became television’s first hour-long western and established Clint as one of the new medium’s biggest stars.
When Clint decided to quit the show, he was cast in a number of films, including NONE BUT THE BRAVE, THE GREAT BANK ROBBERY, THE DIRTY DOZEN, SEND ME NO FLOWERS, NIGHT OF THE GRIZZLY, FORT DOBBS, YELLOWSTONE KELLY, and GOLD OF THE SEVEN SAINTS. Clint, who has a beautiful singing voice, also recorded an album of songs and ballads for Warner Bros.
After CHEYENNE, Clint made another television series, KODIAK, and a number of features and movies for television, including THE BOUNTY MAN, YUMA, and SNOWBEAST. Then came a freak accident at Mammoth Mountain, where a ski pole pierced Clint’s heart. Two months later, he was back at work in Spain co-starring with Telly Salvalas in another western, PANCHO VILLA.
Since then Clint has been involved in other projects through the 90’s, such as THE GAMBLER RETURNS, a KUNG FU episode, and he joined some of his pals from THE DIRTY DOZEN to do voices for the production of SMALL SOLDIERS.
He continues to turn down roles that he feels are in bad taste, and when the right project comes along, Clint is ready to get back in front of the camera.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

9/23-Andrew Prine

Andrew Prine-American Film, Stage, and Television Actor

Andrew is enjoying his guest appearance on the popular series, "SAVING GRACE", with Holly Hunter. Catching the wave of a new crop of horror films, he has just completed "SUTURES", which will thrill his fans who love this genre, with a 2009 release date. His Science Fiction series, V, most recently listed as one of the top 25 science fiction series by TV Guide, is enjoying a new life on the Sci-Fi Channel, as well as the complete series release on DVD. Andrew has recently written two screenplays which have already been optioned by film companies for upcoming productions.
Mr. Prine will be attending the 2009 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL.
 
Andrew's first film role was in the Academy award-winner, THE MIRACLE WORKER.  He starred in several television series, beginning with Earl Holiman in the series WIDE COUNTRY.  Andrew and Barry Sullivan joined forces in THE ROAD WEST and in W.E.B. he portrayed the network executive Dan Castello.
The Miracle Worker with Anne Bancroft
Adept at comedy, Andrew appeared as a cast member in the television series WEIRD SCIENCE and co-starred with Linda Lavin in ROOM FOR TWO.
A partial list of his guest star appearances include: SAVING GRACE, CSI (Directed by Quentin Tarantino), BOSTON LEGAL, SIX FEET UNDER, HOLLIS AND RAE (television pilot), JAG, L.A. LAW, STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, ANY DAY NOW, DEEP SPACE NINE, CYBIL, IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, MURDER SHE WROTE, MELROSE PLACE, WALKER: TEXAS RANGER, ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS, DR. QUINN: MEDICINE WOMAN and MARRIED WITH CHILDREN.
Andrew's TV movies consist of:  SCATTERED DREAMS, MISSION OF THE SHARK, LAST OF THE MOHICANS, TAIL GUNNER JOE, THE DONNER PARTY, NIGHT SLAVES, YOUNG ABE LINCOLN and MIND OVER MURDER.
Bandolero
Starring in feature films, Andrew has also worked with Hollywood legends, John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Dean Martin, Raquel Welch, William Holden, Anne Bancroft, Glenn Ford and Ben Johnson.  Andrew has appeared in CHISUM, BANDOLERO, THE DEVIL'S BRIGADE, AMITYVILLE, ADVANCE TO THE REAR, THE EVIL, GRIZZLY, GENERATION, THE ELIMINATORS, ONE LITTLE INDIAN, RIDING TALL and TEXAS ACROSS THE RIVER.
A member of the prestigious Actor's Studio, Andrew has continued his work in theatre, which include appearances at the Ahmanson in LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT with Charlton Heston and Deborah Kerr, and THE CAINE MUTINY with Henry Fonda.  Andrew has received two Dramalogue Critics Award for Best Actor for the leading role in Sam Shephard's BURIED CHILD and GOOD-BYE FREDDY. In 2009 he will take on the role of Sheridan Whiteside in THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER.

Monday, September 13, 2010

9/16-Martin Landau

Landau began his career in the 1950s; his early films include a supporting role in Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest (1959). He played continuing roles in the television seriesMission: Impossible for which he received Emmy Award nominations, and Space:1999. He received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture and his first nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in Tucker: The Man and His Dream, and was also Oscar nominated for his role in Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989). His performance in the supporting role of Béla Lugosi in Ed Wood (1994) earned him the Academy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe. He continues to perform in film and television and heads the Hollywood branch of the Actors Studio.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

9/9-Scott St James


Scott St. James-Actor, Sports Personality 

Scott St. James began his acting career with a role in Heart Of A Champion: The Ray Mancini Story. Since then, he has appeared in dozens of motion pictures and TV series including Everybody Loves Raymond, ER and Jimmy Kimmel Live! His national television commercial credits include roles for American Express, Pepsi and Honda Motor Company. A true renaissance man, Scott began his career as an award-winning radio personality, enjoying tremendous success at stations all across the country, including St. Louis powerhouse KMOX and KMPC and KIIS-FM in Los Angeles, working with legendary personalities Robert W. Morgan and Rick Dees. Along the way he picked up multiple Golden Mike and Mark Twain Awards for commentary writing. His daily morning commentaries on Arrow 93FM covered a broad spectrum of topics from sports to entertainment to politics, and over a period of nine years, raised an eyebrow or two. In the 80’s, Scott was also the on-camera Sports Director at LA’s KCAL-TV, Channel 9. Contact Scott St. James via e-mail: scottstjames@sbcglobal.net