25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Television Permalink

Lynda Carter

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Actress Lynda Carter with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch the complete ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber helps unveil Lynda Carter Walk of Fame star below. 

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actress/singer Lynda Carter with the 2,632nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Television at 6562 Hollywood Boulevard.

“Superhero fans will be thrilled to see the TV’s iconic original ‘Wonder Woman’ Lynda Carter honored with her well-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!” stated Leron Gubler, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. “We are proud to add Lynda onto our historic Walk of Fame.”

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler unveil the star were guest speakers Patty Jenkins and Les Moonves.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce which administers the popular star ceremonies encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Best known for winning our hearts as TV’s iconic “Wonder Woman,” Lynda Carter is an accomplished singer who has performed to rave reviews before sell-out crowds around the world. In addition to her long acting career, Carter has the distinction of producing and starring in five highly-rated network television specials, several of which were Emmy nominated. She has appeared onstage with many of the world’s most renowned singers, including Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers, Bob Hope, George Benson, and Ben Vereen. She has starred in more than 40 television shows and films.

Carter made her professional singing debut at age 14 in Tempe, Arizona. She was crowned Miss World America in 1972. Shortly thereafter, Carter outdistanced hundreds of other actresses for the part of ‘Wonder Woman,’ a character she infused with such depth and humor that it has become one of the most indelible characters in television history. Carter’s fame led to her becoming the face of Maybelline Cosmetics, and she remained Maybelline’s top model for over a decade. But her roots remained with her music.

Singing was in her soul, and Carter was on the road performing in her teens and traveled from the Catskills to Las Vegas and from San Francisco to the saloons in Texas. An engaging storyteller, she takes her audience on a journey where her life story and her music intertwine. Though she continued to act in films and television, when she had children Carter left the road to raise her family. She returned to live performing in 2006, appearing on the London stage with an acclaimed star turn in Chicago. In 2007, Carter started touring again in venues across the country with her band of Nashville all stars.

Carter stars in the new “Super Troopers 2” film, which will be released this month, and she was recently seen on the CW hit series “Supergirl” as the President of the United States. She will also be heard narrating the Smithsonian Channel’s “Epic Women Warriors,” three-part series airing this Spring. Other TV guest roles have included “Law and Order SVU” and “Two and a Half Men”.

Carter has brought her concert to major venues across the country, including the Kennedy Center and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Her first CD, At Last, was released in 2010 and dropped at No. 6 on the Billboard charts. Her second CD, Crazy Little Things, was released in June 2011. Carter and her all-star Band will release a new album just last week called Red, Rock N’ Blues.

Carter has been honored with such awards as the Hispanic Woman of the Year (1983), Lifetime Achievement Award (Gracies) by the Alliance of Women in Media, AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Humanitarian Award, and many more.

Carter has been involved in several charities including Father Martin’s Ashley Women in Recovery, The Special Olympics, Children in the Arts. She was honored with the Jill Ireland Award for her volunteer work with the Susan G. Koman Foundation. She is a strong supporter for gay rights and was the Grand Marshal for several Pride Parades around the country in the past years.

For all information, including touring schedule, go to www.lyndacarter.comand follow Lynda on Twitter and Instagram as @RealLyndaCarter

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

 

For more than 97 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Donelle Dadigan is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2018-19, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Zoe Saldana

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Actress Zoe Saldana With Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber and Zoe Saldana unveil the Walk of Fame star below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actress Zoe Saldana today, May 3, 2018 with the 2,637thth star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star was dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 6920 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Miniso store.

“Zoe Saldana is one of those actresses who captivates audiences with her performances,” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “She is an amazing actress and we are proud to add her name to our illustrious Hollywood Walk of Fame!”

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unveil the star were James Cameron and Mila Kunis.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the popular star ceremonies, encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Zoe Saldana was raised in New York City and the Dominican Republic. Saldana is the epitome of a true star in Hollywood, and has built her reputation as a versatile and respected actress by choosing roles that she feels passionately about.

She reprises her role as the fan-favorite ‘Gamora,’ in “Avengers: Infinity War,” which opened in U.S. theaters on April 27. Additionally, she can be seen in the independent drama “I Kill Giants” directed by Anders Walter based on the comic book of the same name. Saldana also recently lent her talents as the voice of Captain Celaeno in the animated Lionsgate film, “My Little Pony: The Movie.”   

In 2017, she was seen opposite Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper and Karen Gillan in Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” where she again starred as the franchise’s lethal alien assassin, ‘Gamora’. The movie was a blockbuster success, grossing over $380-million domestically.

In 2016, Saldana was seen in “Star Trek: Beyond,” the third installment to the 2009 blockbuster hit.  She reprised her role of ‘Lieutenant Uhura’ opposite Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto. The J.J. Abrams’ action-packed film grossed $185-million at the box office. That year she also played the role of ‘Graciela’ in Ben Affleck’s “Live by Night.”

Saldana is best known in her starring role as ‘Neytiri’ in the record-breaking film, “Avatar,”James Cameron’s sci-fi thriller, co-starring Sigourney Weaver and Sam Worthington. “Avatar” quickly became the highest grossing film of all time, winning the 2010 Golden Globe for Best Director and Best Picture. “Avatar” went on to receive a total of nine 2010 Academy Awards nominations, including Best Picture. Saldana is currently in production on the film’s highly anticipated sequels “Avatar 2, 3 and 4.”  “Avatar 2” is slated for a 2020 release.

She made her feature film debut in “Center Stage” in 2000. Saldana’s other film credits include, among others, “Infinitely Polar Bear,” “Blood Ties,” “Star Trek: Into Darkness,” “Out of the Furnace,” “The Words,” “Colombiana,” “Takers,” “Book of Life” and “Death at a Funeral.”  Saldana has also garnered accolades for her motion picture performances as leading actress including the NALIP Latino Media Awards, Imagen Awards, ALMA Awards and Saturn Awards among others.”

Saldana recently launched BESE (pronounced “Bee-Seh”) a digital platform intended to reshape the cultural narrative by shining light on the untold stories that reflect today’s America. This platform will provide a voice to Latinx youth through social media. BESE fills a niche for young Latinx audiences craving positive portrayals of the modern American experience.

Furthermore, Saldana is spending time behind the camera with her film production company Cinestar. Founded with her two sisters Cisely and Mariel, Cinestar produced the NBC miniseries “Rosemary’s Baby” as well as the AOL Original series “My Hero.” She will next be seen in “The Honor List” for Cinestar in partnership with Popsugar, and Lionsgate's Studio L. The film will be released in mid-May of this year.

 Additionally, Saldana teamed up with the millennial mom-geared network Awestruck to create digital content for AwesomenessTV. Formerly Saldana worked with Awestruck on both unscripted and scripted content. She executive-produce two series and create a YouTube channel for the Awestruck platform with her sisters. The lifestyle network is scheduled to debut later this year on YouTube, Facebook video and Verizon’s upcoming go90    video streaming app.

In 2011, Saldana directed the short film “Kaylien” in her ongoing effort to raise awareness about autism. The short film – which served as Saldana’s directorial debut – was a part of the Glamour Reel Moments series that brings Hollywood’s leading female talent to take a turn behind the camera, directing a short film inspired by real-life story submissions from Glamour readers. “Kaylien” starred Malin Akerman and Bradley Cooper. 

When not in production, Saldana engages in philanthropic work involving children’s development, well-being and confidence building. Saldana has been very vocal in her involvement with Brave Beginnings, which focuses on bringing essential life-saving equipment and services to seriously ill children and their families.  She is also the Global Ambassador for Shot@Life, which aims to ensure that children around the world have access to life-saving vaccines.

Additionally, she also lends her support to The Step Up Network – an organization which works to propel young women from under-resourced communities to fulfill their potential by empowering them to become confident, college-bound and career-focused leaders.

In 2011, Saldana directed the short film “Kaylien” in her ongoing effort to raise awareness about autism. The short film – which served as Saldana’s directorial debut – was a part of the Glamour Reel Moments series that brings Hollywood’s leading female talent to take a turn behind the camera, directing a short film inspired by real-life story submissions from Glamour readers. “Kaylien” starred Malin Akerman and Bradley Cooper. 

Saldana has also taken part in The Haiti Relief Inc which works tirelessly to provide disaster relief to Haiti after the devastating earthquake in 2010.  She has participated in development efforts with FINCA – an organization designed to alleviate poverty through lasting solutions to help build assets, create jobs and raise the standard of living. She has long been an advocate of autism awareness by engaging in organizations such as Actors For Autism, Autism Speaks and the annual event Light It Up Blue taking place on April 2nd each year.

In 2014, Saldana became the face of L’Oréal. In her role as an international spokesperson, she has appeared is several multimedia advertisements for L’Oréal and Kiehl’s. 

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

 

For more than 97 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Donelle Dadigan, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2018-19, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

 

For more than 97 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Donelle Dadigan, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2018-19, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Mary J. Blige

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Award-Winning Performer Mary J. Blige with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch as Mary J. Blige unveils her star on Walk of Fame below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly to announce that singer and actress Mary J. Blige was honored today with the 2,626th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in the category of Recording at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Eastown.

“Mary J. Blige is one of the most popular singers of our generation. Fans will be thrilled to see her star on the Boulevard as her career milestones are celebrated on this very famous sidewalk,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.

Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were guest speakers Sean “Diddy” Combs and Andre Harrell.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce which administers the popular star ceremonies encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

The iconic Grammy® Award-winning and Golden Globe nominated singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist, Mary J. Blige is a figure of inspiration, transformation and empowerment making her one of the defining voices of the contemporary music era. With a track record in the music realm of eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy® Awards (with a staggering 32 nominations) and worldwide sales of more than 50-million albums. Blige ventured into acting where she has already received nominations for a 2018 Golden Globe, a 2018 SAG Award and a 2018 Critic’s Choice Award all for Best Supporting Actress recognizing her work in the Netflix film “Mudbound” opposite Carey Mulligan and Garrett Hedlund. The film premiered to rave reviews last year at Sundance and is now available to stream on Netflix.

Born in the Bronx, New York, Blige began moving people with her soulful voice when at 18 she signed with Uptown Records in 1989, becoming the MCA-distributed label’s youngest and first female artist. Influenced at an early age by the music of Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Gladys Knight, Blige brought her own gritty, urban-rooted style—fusing hip-hop, soul and honest, frank lyrics—to the forefront on her 1992 debut album What’s the 411? The multi-platinum set, executive produced by Sean “Diddy” Combs, quickly spun off several hits, including two R&B No. 1s: You Remind Me and Real Love.

Blige helped redefine R&B and began forging a unique niche for herself on the more personal second album, 1994’s My Life. Blige is an artist who uses her gift of song to lift spirits and touch lives while bringing her heart, soul and truth to those who are willing to listen. She is loved for her passionate, chart-topping hits like “Be Without You”, “No More Drama” and “Family Affair” all of which have made her a force in music.

And so began the Blige movement: connecting legions of fans who identify with and have accompanied her throughout her personal travails and growth—all fearlessly related through her music. Each subsequent album reads like a chapter from an autobiography: Share My World (1997), Mary (1999), No More Drama(2001), Love & Life (2003), the multiple Grammy-winning and hit-spewing The Breakthrough(2005), Growing Pains (2007) and Stronger with Each Tear (2009). Along the way, she’s lined up a string of hit singles, including Not Gon’ Cry, Love Is All We Need, Seven Days, All That I Can Say, Family Affair and Just Fine.

In October 2013, Blige for Matriarch Records/Verve Records/Interscope Records released her first-ever holiday album titled, A Mary Christmas in collaboration with legendary producer, David Foster. The holiday album features Blige’s soulful interpretation of such classic holiday tunes as Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, and The Christmas Song. Blige is joined by several A-list guests such as Barbra Streisand, and performs duets with Jessie J, The Clark Sisters and includes a Spanish language   collaboration with Mark Anthony.

Blige, who co-penned I Can See in Color for 2009’s “Precious” soundtrack, has branched out into acting. She appeared in Tyler Perry’s dramatic comedy, “I Can Do Bad All By Myself” in 2009 and starred in “Rock Of Ages,” alongside Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin and Russell Brand in 2012. Taking on a more dramatic role, in 2013, she starred as Betty Shabazz in the TV movie “Betty & Coretta,” a biographical story about the widows of Malcom X and Martin Luther King Jr. In November 2013, Blige starred as the mysterious guardian angel Platinum Fro in the holiday musical film drama “Black Nativity.” Ramping up her acting career, Blige has guest-starred on the ABC’s Black-Ish and How to Get Away with Murder, the FOX musical drama Empire and was seen playing Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West, on the NBC musical, The Wiz Live!

In 2014, Blige released her 13th studio album, The London Sessions, which reached the No.1 position on the Top R&B Albums chart and included a behind-the-scene documentary of her recording sessions thatpremiered at the Tribeca Film Festival 2015.

Earlier in 2017 Blige completed The King and Queen of Hearts World Tour with Maxwell, and released her 14th album titled Strength of a Woman. Her first single off the album, “Thick of It,” held the No. 1 spot on the Urban AC Chart for 16 consecutive weeks after its release.

 

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

 

For more than 96 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Jeff Zarrinnam, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2017-18, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Mandy Patinkin

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Actor Mandy Patinkin with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch the complete star ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber helps Mandy Patinkin unveil the star below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actor Mandy Patinkin with the 2,629th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on today, February 12th, at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in the category of Television at 6243 Hollywood Boulevard next to the Pantages Theatre.

“Mandy Patinkin is one of the entertainment world’s greatest assets. He has entertained us on the big and small screens as well as on many theatrical stages. We are proud to add him to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

Helping Emcee Vin Di Bona to unveil the star were Patti LuPone and Rupert Friend.

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce which administers the popular star ceremonies encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Mandy Patinkin was born on November 30, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. He has been fortunate to carve out a varied career in theater, the concert stage, film, television, and as a recording artist.

Currently, Patinkin can be seen in the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning Showtime Original Series “Homeland” as CIA Agent ‘Saul Berenson. Produced by Fox 21 Television Studios, “Homeland” which premiered its seventh season last night.

In 1995, Patinkin won an Emmy Award for his performance in the CBS series “Chicago Hope”.   He starred in the CBS series “Criminal Minds,” and in the Showtime Original Series “Dead Like Me”.

In his 1980 Broadway debut, Patinkin won a Tony Award for his role as ‘Che’ in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita.  He was nominated in 1984 for his starring role as ‘George’ in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Sunday in the Park with George.  Patinkin’s other stage credits include: Compulsion, Paradise Found, The Tempest, Enemy of the People, The Wild Party, Falsettos, The Secret Garden, The Winter's Tale, The Knife, Leave It to Beaver is Dead, Rebel Women, Hamlet, Trelawney of the ‘Wells,’ The Shadow Box, The Split, Savages, and Henry IV, Part I. 

In 1989, Patinkin began his concert career at Joseph Papp’s Public Theater in New York City. Since then, he has toured and continues to perform on various solo concerts across North America, in London’s West End, through Australia and New Zealand, as well as on Broadway and off-Broadway.  In 1997, he played a sold-out Broadway engagement of Mandy Patinkin in Concert, with proceeds benefiting five charitable organizations.  In 1999, while on tour, he ended each concert by heading to the theater lobby with a cardboard box, asking patrons to empty their pockets for PAX, a gun safety organization, and Doctors Without Borders, in response to both the Columbine shooting and the Bosnian War.

In addition to his solo concerts, Patinkin has created collaborations with artists including opera super-star Nathan Gunn in An Evening with Mandy Patinkin & Nathan Gunn; and with his friend Patti LuPone in An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin which has toured since 2007 and played Broadway in 2012. He also played in Bridges, a concert with musicians from various countries in the Middle East; and most recently, The Last Two People on Earth: An Apocalyptic Vaudeville, with artist Taylor Mac, directed by Susan Stroman.

Patinkin has appeared in many feature films,  including “Ali and Nino,” “The Queen of Spain,” “Wish I Was Here,” “Pinero,” “The Adventures of Elmo In Grouchland,” “The Princess Bride,” “Yentl,” “The Music of Chance,” “Daniel,” “Ragtime,” “Impromptu,” “The Doctor,” “Alien Nation,” “Dick Tracy,” “The House on Carroll Street,” “True Colors,” and “Maxie.” He has also lent his voice to numerous animated films, most recently “Smurfs: The Lost Village.”  Most recently, Patinkin can be seen in the hit movie “Wonder” playing ‘Mr. Tushman.’ “Wonder” is currently available on Digital and will be available on Blu-ray and DVD February 13.  He also recently wrapped “Life Itself,” which is expected to be released in the fall of 2018.

As a recording artist on CBS Records, Patinkin released two solo albums, Mandy Patinkin and Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Dress Casual.  On the Nonesuch label, Mandy has recorded Experiment, Oscar & Steve, Leonard Bernstein’s New York, Kidults and Mandy Patinkin Sings Sondheim. In 1998 he debuted his most personal project, Mamaloshen, a collection of traditional, classic and contemporary songs sung entirely in Yiddish. The recording of Mamaloshen won the Deutschen Schallplattenpreis, Germany’s equivalent of the Grammy Award.

Together, Patinkin and the International Rescue Committee are on a mission to bring attention to the global refugee crisis—the greatest upheaval of humanity since World War II. Patinkin visited Greece with the IRC in November 2015, where he met families who had fled Syria and other war-torn countries—people he did not see as strangers to be feared but the faces and stories of his own family. A passionate supporter of refugee rights, he has since traveled to Serbia and Germany with the humanitarian organization to bear witness to the ongoing crisis.

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

For more than 97 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Jeff Zarrinnam, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2017-18, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Mark Hamill

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce Honors Actor Mark Hamill with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch complete star ceremony as Hollywood Chamber helps unveils Mark Hamill star below.

“In a Galaxy far, far away”…The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud honored actor Mark Hamill with the 2,630th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, March 8, at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the El Capitan Theatre.

“Star Wars fans from around the world and a galaxy far, far away will be excited to hear that legendary actor Mark Hamill was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. We are proud to add this extraordinary talent to the historic Hollywood monument,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.

Helping Master of Ceremonies and President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Leron Gubler unveil the star were Harrison Ford and George Lucas. Also attending the event were two Storm Troopers and R2D2.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the popular star ceremonies, encourages fans from around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Born in Oakland, California, Mark Hamill was discovered in a workshop musical comedy called Anthems in E-Flat Calliope the summer before becoming a theatre arts major at Los Angeles City College. There he learned all aspects of theatrical production and appeared in numerous plays and musicals.

For six years Hamill did guest appearances on multiple TV series and television movies, including a nine-month stretch on General Hospital and a starring-role on the critically-acclaimed comedy The Texas Wheelers. His first feature film was in George Lucas’ Star Wars.

Hamill’s career has encompassed all aspects of the entertainment industry, including stage, screen, television and new media. Best known as Luke Skywalker in George Lucas’ original Star Wars trilogy, he recently returned to the role in J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens and in Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

His film credits include Corvette Summer, Samuel Fuller’s The Big Red One, Slipstream,Walking Across Egypt, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Sushi Girl, Kingsman: The Secret Service and the upcoming Brisby Bear.  

On Broadway, Hamill’s credits include The Elephant Man, Amadeus, Michael Stewart’s Harrigan n' Hart, The Nerd, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks and the Roundabout Theatre production of Room Service.

A prolific voice-over artist, Hamill has performed in countless animated series for television, feature films and video games. He played the unforgettable role of the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series, reprising the character for both the Arkham Asylum video game series (for which he received a BAFTA Award) and the 2016 groundbreaking animated film, Batman: The Killing Joke. He also returned as the Trickster on CW’s The Flash, a role he first played in the original CBSseries.

Hamill has re-teamed with Wing Commander franchise creator Chris Roberts for Star Citizen: Squadron 42 with Gary Oldman, Gillian Anderson and Ben Mendelsohn. Hamill will receive his well-deserved star perfectly timed to the In-Home release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi on Digital and Blu-ray March 27th.

Hamill continues to be involved with many charitable organizations, which have included NAI (USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative), Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Feeding America.

 

 

 

 

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The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

 

For more than 97 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Jeff Zarrinnam, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2017-18, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Minnie Mouse

October 25, 2019

Disney’s Leading Lady Minnie Mouse Celebrates 90th Anniversary with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored Minnie Mouse   with the 2,627th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard in front of El Capitan Theatre.

“Minnie Mouse is a woman of the ages and her iconic status makes her a great addition to our Walk of Fame!” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “Generations of fans of all ages have been looking forward to her seeing her bright new star. It was great seeing all her fans decked out in polka dots and mouse ears today in celebration of Disney’s Annual Rock the Dots Day which is a tribute to Minnie,” added Martinez.

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to unveil the star were Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, and global pop icon and judge of ABC’s “American Idol,” Katy Perry.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce which administers the popular star ceremonies encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

This year, Minnie Mouse marks her incredible 90th Anniversary in entertainment, a rare accomplishment in the industry. It is the perfect time for Minnie to be recognized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and join other Disney characters: Donald Duck, Tinker Bell, Winnie the Pooh, Snow White, Kermit the Frog, and, of course, Mickey Mouse.

Minnie made her debut in the Disney classic, Steamboat Willie, and she instantly became America’s sweetheart. For decades, Minnie has delighted generations of fans with her fun-loving, independent personality and timeless style. Her ability to embody a sense of both old Hollywood elegance and grace, combined with girl-next-door charm established Minnie as one of the most beloved animated characters around the world.

A renowned veteran with more than 70 films, Minnie Mouse is one of Hollywood’s most prolific stars. Since the late 1920s, she’s had starring roles and has performed in a number of period pieces, costume dramas, and TV shows.

Minnie is also a long-standing fashion icon. She has served as a muse for designers, inspiring new fashion collections, and has appeared in magazines and runway shows in New York, Tokyo, and Paris. Her classic polka dot look has been reimagined by the fashion industry through the decades and continues to drive current trends. From her early pill-box flower hat, which has inspired ladies’ hat trends, to her famous bow and ears, Minnie has been looked to for style inspiration since her career launch.

In addition to the glitz and glamour, Minnie is civic-minded and has used her talent and celebrity to support causes that affect countless communities in positive ways. In 2016 and 2017, Minnie was well represented by Disney fans and social media users who participated in #ShareYourEars campaigns that resulted in $4-million in donations benefitting Make-A-Wish.

 

 

★★★

 

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies. It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

For more than 96 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Jeff Zarrinnam, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2017-18, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Gillian Anderson

October 25, 2019

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that actress Gillian Anderson will be honored with the 2,625th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 8, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star will be dedicated in the category of Television at 6508 Hollywood Boulevard next to the FOX Theatre.

“Gillian Anderson is a great addition to the stars immortalized on our Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “Her history as an actress on the popular show

“The X-Files” as the iconic skeptic Dana Scully, a medical doctor, forensic pathologist and FBI agent inspired a generation of viewership and a following of fans all around the world.” 

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce which administers the popular star ceremonies encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Award-winning film, television and theatre actress Gillian Anderson achieved international recognition for her role as ‘Special Agent Dana Scully” on the American TV series “The X-Files”. Running for nine seasons from 1993-2002. Anderson won an Emmy, a Golden Globe and two Screen Actors’ Guild awards for the series. 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the popular show and Season 11 premiered on FOX on January 3rd, with the second episode airing on January 10th at 8 p.m.

In film, Anderson has starred in “The Last King Of Scotland,” “The Mighty Celt,” “The House Of Mirth,” “Johnny English II,” “Shadow Dancer,” and “Sold”. Her Television credits include the critically-acclaimed “The Fall” and the Emmy- and BAFTA-winning mini-series “Bleak House” and “Great Expectations.”

On stage, Anderson has been nominated for two Olivier Awards; one of which was her recent performance of “Blanche Dubois” in the Young Vic Theatre’s production of Tennessee “A Street Car Named Desire.” Shewon the Evening Standard Award for this performance.In Spring 2016, the production thenrelocated to New York’s St Anne’s Warehouse. The start of 2016 saw Anderson appear in the hotly-anticipated international return of “The X-Files” and the BBC’s hugely successful adaptation of “War and Peace.” Currently, Anderson can be seen in the Starz series “American Gods,” based on the popular novel by Neil Gaiman. On the series, Anderson portrays the role of “Media” and received critical-acclaim for her diverse transformations portraying the likenesses of David Bowie, Marilyn Monroe, and Lucile Ball, and many others.

In addition, she will next be seen portraying ‘Lady Edwina Mountbatten’ in Gurinder Chadha’s “Viceroy’s House,” which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in 2017, as well as Gilles Paquet-Brenner’s 2018 film “Crooked House” alongside Christina Hendricks and Glenn Close. Anderson has also wrapped production on Ryan Eslinger’s independent feature “UFO” with Ella Purnell, Alex Sharp and David Strathairn, and the action-comedy “The Spy Who Dumped Me”opposite Kate McKinnon, Mila Kunis and Justin Theroux.

Anderson is also an author. “The Sound of Seas,” the third novel in her science fiction “Earthend Saga,” was published by Simon & Schuster in September 2016. Anderson co-writes the thriller series with New York Times best-selling author Jeff Rovin. Her most recent novel is non- fiction and co-written with journalist and activist Jennifer Nadel, entitled “We – A Manifesto for Women Everywhere.” It was released by HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster in March 2017 and made the London Sunday Times best seller list.

Over the past 17 years, Anderson has been strongly involved in many charity organizations: as a board member of Artists For A New South Africa, a spokesperson for Neurofibromatosis Inc., a founding member of South African Youth Education for Sustainability (SA-YES), an ambassador for Survival International and a patron of the Alinyiikira Junior School in Uganda, among many others. She remains vocal about child and human trafficking, adult and child literacy, and the impact of commercial fishing on deep sea life.

 

 

★★★

 

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

 

For more than 96 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Jeff Zarrinnam, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2017-18, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Dwayne Johnson

October 25, 2019

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actor Dwayne Johnson with the 2,624th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, December 13th, at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in front of hundreds of excited fans in the category of Motion Pictures at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Hollywood & Highland. His star is next to the stars of Vince McMahon and Kermit the Frog!

“Everyone loves Dwayne Johnson! We predict that his star will be a very popular one to visit on our famous walk. Not only does Dwayne have a great personality and talent, but he also does a great amount of philanthropic work which is part of the criteria for earning an immortal spot on the Walk of Fame. We envision scores of photos being taken at his star by his fans,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. 

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce which administers the popular star ceremonies encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

With film revenues exceeding $2-billion worldwide, Dwayne Johnson has solidified himself as a global box-office powerhouse in both film and television. Always adding to his busy schedule, Johnson shows no sign of slowing down.

He will soon be seen in Sony’s highly anticipated “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” alongside Kevin Hart and Jack Black in theaters December 20th. Johnson recently wrapped New Line Cinema’s “Rampage” set to be released April 20, 2018 as well as Legendary’s “Skyscraper” set to be released in July 2018. Next year, he will star in Disney’s “Jungle Cruise,” based on its hit theme park ride. This past year, Johnson starred in Paramount’s “Baywatch” and Universal Pictures’ “The Fate of the Furious,” the 8th installment of the successful ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise. In 2019, Johnson will star with Jason Statham in a ‘Fast and Furious’ spin-off movie based on his breakout character Hobbs. Adding to a slew of tent-pole films, Johnson starred in the highest grossing live action comedy, “Central Intelligence” opposite Kevin Hart for New Line Cinema and also lent his voice to the widely successful Disney Animated film “Moana” released in November 2016. Johnson starred in the 2015 summer blockbuster “San Andreas” (New Line Cinema in association with Roadshow Pictures) as well which is set to feature a sequel.

Among Johnson’s recent film credits are: Universal’s “Furious 7,” Paramount’s “Hercules,” the dramatic thriller “Snitch,” the comic book action-adventure “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” the dramatic independent film “Empire State,” “Pain & Gain,” alongside Mark Wahlberg, “Fast 5” and “Fast and Furious 6,” which grossed a combined for $1.4-billion globally. Johnson’s previous films include “Race to Witch Mountain,” “Get Smart,” “The Game Plan,” “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,” which grossed over $325-million in 2011, “Be Cool,” MGM’s sequel to “Get Shorty,” the 2004 remake “Walking Tall” and Universal’s “The Rundown.”  Johnson was cast by Stephen Sommers in “The Mummy Returns,” which grossed more than $400-million worldwide. His role was so well received by Universal’s executives that they immediately planned a film based on his character, “The Scorpion King,” which broke box office records in 2002.

Johnson’s production company, Seven Bucks Productions, co-founded with by his business partner Dany Garcia, has produced several shows, including HBO’s highest rated half-hour comedy “Ballers” starring Johnson and entering its 4th season in 2018.  In 2017, Seven Bucks produced the critically-acclaimed “Soundtracks” on CNN, the science fiction action drama “Lifeline” on YouTube Red, as well as the youth prison documentary, “Rock and a Hard Place,” for HBO which became the network’s #1 watched standalone special. Seven Bucks also teamed with filmmaker Andrew Jenks to produce the podcast “What Really Happened” which recently hit #1 on iTunes’ Podcast charts.

Born in San Francisco and raised in Hawaii, Johnson excelled as a high school All-American and subsequently as a star defensive lineman for the University of Miami Hurricanes, helping lead his team to a national championship. Upon graduating from the University of Miami, Johnson followed in the footsteps of his WWE Hall of Fame father, Rocky Johnson, and grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, by joining the competitive sports entertainment world of the WWE. Within a seven-year period (1996-2003), his intense passion led to an extraordinarily successful career breaking box office attendance records across the U.S. and setting pay-per-view buy rate records during that period as well.

As “The Rock”, a larger than life extension of himself, Johnson became one of the most charismatic and dynamic characters the industry has ever seen. In March 2012, Johnson made a record-breaking return to the WWE where he defeated John Cena to become WWE Champion in the main event of at Wrestle Mania XXVIII in Miami.

Known as “The People’s Champion” in WWE, Johnson takes tremendous pride in the relationship he has with his audience, feeding off their passion and connectivity.  Johnson regularly engages his over 175 million followers across social media as well as his YouTube Channel and was ranked #1 on Hollywood Reporter’s “Top Actors” chart which ranks analytics for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Google Plus. 

Johnson penned an autobiography, The Rock Says, which reached #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List shortly after its publication in January 2000.

Johnson also created The Rock Foundation in 2006, with a mission to educate, empower and motivate children worldwide through health and physical fitness. A dedicated philanthropist, Johnson is the current National spokesperson for the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Diabetes Awareness Campaign. He is also a committed Celebrity Cabinet Member for The American Red Cross, and serves as a National Celebrity Wish Ambassador for The Make-A-Wish Foundation. In 2008, United States Congress and the United States Joint Leadership Commission recognized Johnson with the prestigious Horizon Award, the U.S. Congressional Award given to an individual in the private sector who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and provided opportunities for youth nationwide.

 

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

For more than 96 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Jeff Zarrinnam, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2017-18, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Gina Lollobrigida

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce Honors Iconic Actress Gina Lollobrigida With Star On The Walk Of Fame

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored iconic Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida with the 2,628th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, February 1, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 6361 Hollywood Boulevard on Hollywood’s birthday!

“Gina Lollobrigida is one of the most iconic actresses in the world,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “The dazzling multi-faceted Italian legend is a bright addition to our family of stars on the Walk of Fame.”

Helping Emcee Jeff Zarrinnam, Hollywood Chamber Chairman of the Board to unveil the star were actress Tiziana Rocca, Steven Gaydos, Consul General of Italy Antonio Verde and Roberto Stabile from the Office of the Minister of Italian Culture.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce which administers the popular star ceremonies encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Tomorrow, Lollobrigida will be honored by The Festival Filming On Italy, directed by Tiziana Rocca and the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, directed by Valeria Rumori, which will dedicate an entire day to celebrate Gina Lollobrigida’s career with the screening of two of her most famous films.  She will be honored for her career with the Filming On Italy Life Achievement Award which will be presented by actor Danny Huston. The event will be held at the Italian Cultural Institute at 6 p.m.

Born Luigina Lollobrigida in Subiaco, Italy, the large brown eyed child who experienced hunger and war at a very young age grew to become a young brunette with a seductive deep voice and a screen legend!

In her youth, Lollobrigida did some modelling and participated successfully in several beauty contests. At around this time, she began appearing in Italian films in minor roles.

In 1945, at age 18, she played a part in the comedy Santarellina by Eduardo Scarpetta at the Teatro della Concordia of Monte Castello di Vibio.

In 1947, Lollobrigida entered the Miss Italia pageant and came in third place and gained national exposure.

In 1950, Howard Hughes invited Lollobrigida to work in Hollywood, but she refused and preferring to remain in Europe. This decision prevented her from working in American movies filmed in the U.S. until 1959, though not from working in American productions shot in Europe. Her performance in “Bread, Love and Dreams” (Pane, amore e fantasia, 1953) led to her receiving a BAFTA nomination, and won a Nastro d’Argento award. Lollobrigida also appeared in “The Wayward Wife” (1953) and in “Woman of Rome” (1954). These were three of her most renowned Italian films, but she worked also in the French industry on such films as “Fearless Little Soldier” (Fanfan la Tulipe, 1952), Beauties of the Night (Les Belles de nuit, 1952) and “Le Grand Jeu” (1954).

Lollobrigida’s first widely-seen English language film was “Beat the Devil” (1953), which was shot in Italy. Directed by John Huston, she played the wife of Humphrey Bogart, with Jennifer Jones as her rival. She then took part in the Italian-American production “Crossed Swords” (1954), co-starring with Errol Flynn. Her appearance in “The World’s Most Beautiful Woman” (also known as Beautiful But Dangerous, 1955) led to her receiving the first David di Donatello for Best Actress award; in this film she interpreted the Italian soprano Lina Cavalieri, singing some arias from Tosca with her own voice. Lollobrigida had the principal female lead in the circus drama “Trapeze” (1956) directed by Carol Reed co-starring with Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis. In “The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1956) directed by Jean Delannoy, she appeared as Esmeralda with Anthony Quinn as Quasimodo.

In 1959, she appeared in the French movie “The Law,” alongside Yves Montand and Marcello Mastroianni. She then co-starred with Frank Sinatra in “Never So Few” (1959), and with Yul Brynner in “Solomon and Sheba” (1959).  

In the romantic comedy “Come September” (1961), Lollobrigida had a leading role along with Rock Hudson, for which she won a Golden Globe Award. She appeared, also in 1961, with Ernest Borgnine and Anthony Franciosa in the drama “Go Naked in the World.”

Lollobrigida worked again with director Jean Delannoy in “Venere Imperiale” (1962). She co-starred with Stephen Boyd  and received Nastro d’Argento and David di Donatello awards. She co-starred with Sean Connery in the thriller “Woman of Straw” (1964), with Rock Hudson again in “Strange Bedfellows” (1965) and appeared with Alec Guinness in “Hotel Paradiso” (1966).

She starred in “Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell” (1968) with Shelley Winters, Phil Silvers, Peter Lawford and Telly Savalas. For this role, she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and won a third David di Donatello award. Lollobrigida co-starred with Bob Hope in the comedy “The Private Navy of Sgt. O’Farrell” and also accompanied Hope on his visits to military troops overseas.

As her film roles and national popularity increased, Lollobrigida was tagged “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World,” after her signature movie “Beautiful But Dangerous” (1955). Lollobrigida was nicknamed la ‘Lollo,’ as she embodied the model of Italian beauty. Her earthy looks and short hairdo were especially influential

In 1972, she appeared in “King, Queen, Knave,” co-starring with David Niven.

In 1984, she starred in the popular television series Falcon Crest as Francesca Gioberti, a role originally written for Sophia Loren, who had turned it down. For that role, she received a third Golden Globe nomination. She also had a supporting role in the 1985 television miniseries Deceptions, co-starring with Stefanie Powers. The following year she appeared as guest star in the TV series The Love Boat.

In 1970s, Lollobrigida had embarked on a successful second career as a photographic journalist. She photographed, among others, Paul Newman, Salvador Dalí, Henry Kissinger, David Cassidy, Audrey Hepburn, Ella Fitzgerald and the German national football team. In 1973, a collection of her work was published under the title Italia Mia.

Along with photography, Lollobrigida had several successful art shows showcasing her dynamic, strong and expressive sculptures. Through her art, Lollobrigida supported causes such as UNICEF and Doctors Without Borders.

In 1985, she was nominated as an Officier of Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by Jack Lang for her achievements in photography and sculpture. She was also awarded the Légion d’honneur by François Mitterrand.

In 1999, Lollobrigida was nominated Goodwill Ambassador of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

In 2013, Lollobrigida sold her jewelry collection through Sotheby’s, and donated nearly $5-million proceeds of that sale to benefit stem cell therapy.

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

For more than 96 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Jeff Zarrinnam, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2017-18, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

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Jeff Dunham

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Jeff Dunham with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch the ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber assists Jeff Dunham unveil the star below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored performer Jeff Dunham with the 2,619th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 21, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Live Performance at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the newly developed Eastown. One of Dunham’s most popular characters Walter accepted the star with him.

“Jeff Dunham has single handedly revived the popularity of ventriloquism for the last three decades. He joins ventriloquists Edgar Bergen, Shari Lewis and Tommy Riggs on the Walk of Fame,” stated Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Emcee of star ceremonies.

Helping Gubler to unveil the star were guest speakers: Jay Leno and Howie Mandel.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce which administers the popular star ceremonies encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham was born in Dallas, Texas and considered one of the world’s most inventive entertainers. Dunham’s sidekicks include: the old curmudgeon Walter, the spicy pepper José Jalapeño…on a Steek, NASCAR loving Bubba J., and many others. He was introduced to ventriloquism at the age of eight, when his parents gave him a Mortimer Snerd dummy as a Christmas gift. The gift sparked his lifelong passion for what was becoming a lost art. He spent his adolescence studying the masters of ventriloquism, Jimmy Nelson and Edgar Bergen.

After graduating from Baylor University, he moved to Los Angeles and soon became a sensation on the national comedy club circuit, as well as a frequent guest comic on The Tonight Show.

Throughout the years, Dunham has had several record-breaking, self-produced comedy specials on Comedy Central including Arguing With Myself, Spark of Insanity, A Very Special Christmas Special, Controlled Chaos, Minding the Monsters, and All Over The Map. 

In 2010, his limited series The Jeff Dunham Show was the highest-rated premiere ever for Comedy Central, and later that year he published an autobiography entitled, All By My Selves: Walter, Peanut, Achmed and Me, which became a New York Times Best Seller.

Dunham has also made many cameo appearances across television and film, from the Emmy Award-winning comedy series 30 Rock, Angie Tribeca, and Dinner For Schmucks, starring Steve Carrell and Paul Rudd.  His NBC primetime comedy special Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood debuted on NBC Primetime in the fall of 2015 and ranked as the time period’s top non-sports program on the Big 4 in every key measure. Guinness World Records recently named Jeff Dunham as the world record holder for “Most Tickets Sold for a Stand-up Comedy Tour,” and he continues selling out arenas across the country for his Perfectly Unbalanced tour. He just returned from Ireland where he shot his latest stand-up special, Jeff Dunham: Relative Disaster, which debuted on Netflix on September 12th .

Throughout his career, Dunham has made a commitment to helping those in need. The Jeff Dunham Fund donates a dollar of each concert ticket to local charities as he tours the country. His organization has donated almost $1.7-million to worthy organizations since its inception.  Dunham's Fund recently donated a half a million dollars to help those affected by the recent hurricanes.

 

 

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

For more than 96 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Jeff Zarrinnam, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2017-18, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

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