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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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.

 

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

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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.

 

★★★

 

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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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

Watch the Hollywood Chamber unveil the star for Minnie Mouse on our Walk of Fame below

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.

 

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

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25 Oct 2019
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Nick Nolte

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber Honors Actor Nick Nolte With Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch LIVE the ceremony as Nick Nolte unveiles the star on the Walk of Fame below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actor Nick Nolte with the 2,623rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, November 20th, at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 6433 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Pacific Theatre.

“Nick Nolte is a Hollywood favorite and we are thrilled to dedicate his star on our iconic Walk of Fame,” stated Leron Gubler, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO.

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler to unveil the star guest speaker Gavin O’Connor who directed Nolte in the film “Warriors”.

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.

Nolte is currently starring in “Graves” in his Golden Globe nominated performance as ex-president Richard Graves, a former two-term POTUS who hopes to end the wrongs of his administration 25 years after leaving the White House. Season 2 of “Graves” premiered on EPIX October of 2017 and currently airs Sunday nights at 10:00 PM ET on EPIX. The season finale is December 10th.  Produced by Lionsgate, “Graves” was created by Joshua Michael Stern (“Swing Vote,” “Jobs”) who also serves as showrunner and Academy Award® winner Greg Shapiro (“The Hurt Locker,” “Zero Dark Thirty”) is the executive producer. Executive Producers include Keith Eisner (“The Good Wife”) and Eric Weinberg (“Scrubs”), with David Iserson (“Mad Men”) as Supervising Producer and Bill Hill (“Veep,” “Eastbound & Down”), Lisa Parsons (“Arrested Development”) and Abby Genwanter (“Pushing Daisies”) as producers.

Nolte, an Omaha, Nebraska native, played college football before he discovered theatre, and began his acting career at the Pasadena Playhouse. He then studied briefly with Bryan O’Byrne at Stella Adler’s Academy in Los Angeles. Soon following, he traveled for several years performing in regional theatres.

Landing a breakthrough role in the legendary television series “Rich Man, Poor Man” marked only the beginning for Nolte, launching him into international fame and garnering him Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations for his performance. Following its success, he made his feature film starring debut in “The Deep” opposite Jacqueline Bisset. Nolte has since never looked back. Diversity of character became Nolte’s signature in his early film career, with roles as a drug-smuggling Vietnam veteran in “Who’ll Stop The Rain,” as a disillusioned football star in “North Dallas Forty” which he developed with author Peter Gent, as free-spirited beat-era writer Neal Cassady in “Heart Beat,” and as a reclusive marine biologist in “Cannery Row.”  Nolte continued to challenge himself with such character roles as the philosophical vagrant in “Down and Out in Beverly Hills,” a tough cop in “48 Hours,” an American photojournalist in “Under Fire,” and a determined lawman in “Extreme Prejudice.” He created another unique character in “Weeds,” as an ex-con turned playwright.

With an ability to masterfully portray a wide range of roles, Nolte was most recently seen in “A Walk in the Woods,” co-starring Robert Redford. He starred in Lionsgate Films’ coming-of-age mixed martial-arts drama “Warrior,” for which he received Academy Award®, Screen Actors Guild, and Broadcast Film Critics nominations for Best Supporting Actor. He was also seen in the Ben Stiller-directed Hollywood parody “Tropic Thunder,” Paramount Pictures’ “Spiderwick Chronicles,” Sony Pictures Classics’ “The Beautiful Country,” directed by Hans Peter Moland and executive produced by Terrence Malick; the Olivier Assayas-directed “Clean,” co-starring Maggie Cheung; “The Peaceful Warrior,” adapted from the Dan Millman novel “Way of the Peaceful Warrior” and directed by Victor Salva; and “Neverwas,” directed by Joshua Michael Stern and co-starring Ian McKellan, Jessica Lange, and William Hurt.

Nolte’s additional film credits include “Hotel Rwanda,” “The Good Thief,” “The Hulk” and “Northfork” for Paramount Classics. Nolte also re-teamed with director Alan Rudolph to film “Investigating Sex,” in which he starred opposite Neve Campbell and Robin Tunney.

In recent years, Nolte has successfully added to his credit, top-contending films such as director Paul Schrader’s “Affliction,” for which he received Academy Award®, Golden Globe, and Independent Film nominations for Best Actor; Oliver Stone’s “U-Turn” co-starring Sean Penn and Jennifer Lopez; “Afterglow” produced by Robert Altman; “Jefferson In Paris,” where he portrayed Thomas Jefferson; Martin Scorsese’s thriller remake “Cape Fear,” and “The Prince of Tides,” in which he starred opposite Barbra Streisand, and received an Oscar® nomination for Best Actor and won the Golden Globe as Best Actor from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. He starred opposite Julia Roberts in “I Love Trouble,” and as a basketball coach in “Blue Chips” for director William Friedkin. Additionally, Nolte starred in “I’ll Do Anything” for writer/director James L. Brooks, and in the critically-acclaimed “Lorenzo’s Oil,” co-starring Susan Sarandon.

Other Nolte film credits have included “Three Fugitives,” “Farewell to the King,” Scorsese’s segment of “New York Stories,” Karel Reisz’s “Everybody Wins,” and Sidney Lumet’s “Q&A.” Nolte also voiced the character of Vincent the Bear in DreamWorks’ animated feature “Over the Hedge.”  

Nolte’s long-anticipated autobiography Rebel will be published by HarperCollins on January 23rd.

Nolte is a strong supporter of the Red Cross.

 

 

 

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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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25 Oct 2019
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Selena Quintanilla

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce Honors Selena Quintanilla
‘The Queen Of Tejano Music’ Posthumously With a Star on the Walk of Fame

Watch below the star ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber honors the late Selena

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored the late Selena Quintanilla with the 2,622nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Friday, November 3, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.  The star was dedicated in the category of Recording at 1750 N. Vine Street in front of the historic Capitol Records Building.

“Since day one of Selena’s selection into the Walk of Fame, not a day went by that we were not asked by fans when Selena would get her star. This day has come and fans from around the world will rejoice in her well-deserved honor,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “The Hollywood Walk of Fame honor is the only award which fans can share with their favorite icons. Without a doubt Selena’s star will be experienced by millions of her loyal fans for years to come!”

Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were guest speakers Mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, Victor González, President of Universal Music Latin Entertainment and actress/director Eva Longoria. Accepting the star was Selena’s sister Suzette Quintanilla. Also at the event were the Quintanilla family and Selena’s widower, musician Chris Perez.

A record was broken the night of Selena’s star ceremony. The crowd in attendance was at an astonishing 4,500 fans, surpassing the 4,000 fans that came to the star ceremony of mariachi singer, Vicente Fernandez.

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.

Selena Quintanilla was a singer/songwriter. Her contributions to music made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. Her music, style and influence is as current today as when she was alive – a true institution for the ages. She was named Billboard Magazine’s "Top Latin artist of the '90s", the "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" and in 2016 charted as the 2016 “Top Latin Album of the Year, Female Artist” – her legacy lives in her music and family.  While alive, Selena was regarded by the media and adoring fans as the “Tejano Madonna” for her cutting-edge look, style and dance moves.  Today, she ranks among the most influential Latin artists of all time and is credited for catapulting the Texas sound into the mainstream national market.

Born on April 16, 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas, Selena was the youngest child of the Quintanilla family. She debuted in the music scene in 1980 as the lead of the family band “Selena y Los Dinos” with her siblings A.B. Quintanilla and Suzette Quintanilla.  Not only did Selena make record breaking music, but she broke all barriers of a male-dominated music industry. Her popularity exploded after she won the Female Vocalist of the Year in the 1986 Tejano Music Awards – a feat she would repeat nine consecutive years.  Selena began recording professionally in 1982 and in 1989 she signed with the newly-formed Los Angeles record label EMI Latin and released her first of five record setting albums. Some of her most popular songs include: Bidi, Bidi Bom Bom, Dreaming of You, No Me Queda Mas, Amor Prohibido andComo La Flor.

Aside from her significant contributions to music and culture, Selena was active across her community as she donated time and money to many local and national civic causes – a tradition that continues today through the work of The Selena Foundation. In the mid-1980s, Coca-Cola appointed her its Hispanic ambassador and spokesperson. Her community engagement and the impact of her loss was so great, that two weeks after her death, George W. Bush — then governor of Texas — declared her birthday “Selena Day” in Texas.

On March 31, 1995, Selena passed away tragically and her passing made shocking global headlines.  Her posthumous crossover album, Dreaming of You (1995), debuted atop the Billboard 200, making Selena the first Latin artist to accomplish this feat. In 1997, Warner Bros. Pictures released Selena, a film about her life and career, starring Jennifer Lopez as Selena. As of 2015, Selena has sold over 65-million albums worldwide.

On October 17, Google launched a video Doodle to celebrate Selena. The video Doodle explored the story of her life set to one of the most iconic songs: Bidi Bidi Bom Bom. The date also specifically marked the date of Selena’s first studio album release with Capitol EMI (self-titled “Selena”).  The Doodle ran in 18 countries for 24 hours starting at midnight local time( except the US, where launch began at 9 p.m. on October 16/12 EST on October 17).  Google partnered with the Quintanilla family to digitize for the first time and launch a Google Arts & Culture Exhibit on that same day.

 

 

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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 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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Jeffrey Tambor

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Jeffrey Tambor with Star on the Walk of Fame

Watch the cermony as Jeffrey Tambor unveils the star below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actor Jeffrey Tambor with the 2,617th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today,  Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Television at 6320 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Iguana Vintage Store near the famous corner of Hollywood and Vine.

“Jeffrey Tambor is one of those actors you just cannot forget! He is constantly successful and captivating in his roles,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “He is very popular with fans in whatever work he does. His role in “Transparent” is groundbreaking and will be a part of television’s history for many years to come.”

Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were guest speakers Joe Lewis, Head of Comedy and Drama at Amazon Studios and Mitchell Hurwitz, Creator of “Arrested Development”.   

Jeffrey Tambor has earned deep respect for being one of the most versatile and accomplished character actors in film and television. Tambor’s unforgettable roles in such popular TV hit series as “The Larry Sanders Show” and “Arrested Development” reveal his unique comedic gifts, while his roles in films such as “And Justice for All” and “Meet Joe Black” display the depth of his dramatic sensibilities.

Tambor was born in San Francisco, where he attended San Francisco State University and received a B.A. in Drama in 1965, and then went to Wayne State University earning an MFA in 1969. He was studying for his PhD when he left in 1970 for a role in “Richard II” with Richard Chamberlain at the Seattle Repertory Theater.

Tambor made his Broadway debut in the comedy “Sly Fox” (1976), opposite George C. Scott, directed by Arthur Penn. He appeared in the New York Shakespeare production of “Measure for Measure” that same year.

He has since remained active in theater. Tambor directed Lanford Wilson’s “Burn This” at the Skylight Theatre in Los Angeles; acted and directed at many regional theatre companies, such as the Academy Festival Theatre in Chicago and the Loeb Drama Center at Harvard; and acted in plays by such diverse playwrights from Shakespeare, Molière and Chekhov to more contemporary writers. In 2005, Tambor returned to Broadway as George Aaronow in David Mamet’s “Glengarry Glen Ross,” which won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance.

Tambor can currently be seen in the Golden Globe winning Amazon show “Transparent,” written by Jill Soloway and co-starring Judith Light, Gaby Hoffman, Amy Landecker and Jay Duplass. Tambor was awarded two Emmy Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of Maura, who spent her life as Mort, the Pfefferman family patriarch. After Maura reintroduces herself to her family, everyone’s secrets finally start to come out.

Tambor recently wrapped Disney’s feature “Magic Camp” directed by Mark Waters opposite Gillian Jacobs and Adam DeVine. He will next be seen in “55 Steps” directed by Billie August opposite Hilary Swank and Helena Bonham Carter, and Armando Iannucci’s “The Death of Stalin” opposite Steve Buscemi, Olga Kurylenko and Timothy Dalton. Tambor has also been lending his voice to roles in the Dreamworks Animation “Trolls” and the upcoming Paramount Animation feature “Amusement Park.” Tambor provided voices for the animated films “Tangled,” “Monsters vs. Aliens,” the Disney animated film “Cinder Biter,” as well as “Clockwork Girl.” Additionally, he was the voice of King Neptune in “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.” Tambor is currently the voice of Glossaryck in the TV series “Star vs. The Force of Evil.”

He recently starred in the film “The Accountant” opposite Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, J.K. Simmons and Anna Kendrick. The film, directed by Gavin O’Connor, follows a mild manner accountant who moonlights as a lethal assassin.

Tambor has also appeared in the films “Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” “Flypaper,” “Paul,” and “Win, Win.” He has appeared in the two “Hellboy” films, all three “The Hangover” movies, “The Invention of Lying,” “There’s Something About Mary,” “City Slickers,” “Miss Congeniality,” “Dreamchasers,” “Mr. Mom,” “Brenda Starr,” “Radioland Murders,” “Doctor Dolittle,” and “Pollock.” For the feature adaptation of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000), he played the Mayor of Whoville. Tambor starred in the HBO film “Phil Spector,” opposite Al Pacino and Helen Mirren, and in “For the Love Of Money,” with Edward Furlong.

Tambor’s memoir “Are You Anybody?” published by Crown Archetype, was released in May 2017.

Tambor supports the following charities: LA LGBT Center and Elton John AIDS Foundation.

 

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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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George A. Romero

October 25, 2019

The Late George A. Romero, Godfather of the Modern Zombie Film Genre,
Honored With Posthumous Star on the Walk Of Fame   

Watch the star ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber immortalizes George A. Romero below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored filmmaker George A. Romero posthumously with the 2,621st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 6604 Hollywood Boulevardin front the Hollywood Toys & Costumes Store.

“The fact that fans nominated Mr. Romero for the Walk of Fame star speaks volumes of how loved he was for his work in the horror film genre and for being the person he was. Fortunately, prior to his passing he learned that he was selected for a star, and we are saddened that he won’t be here with us for his special day,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame.

Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were guest speakers: Filmmaker Edgar Wright, special effects make-up artist Greg Nicotero and actor Malcolm McDowell.  Accepting the star was Romero’s widow Suzanne Desrocher-Romero.

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.

Born on Feb. 4, 1940 in New York City, Romero became interested in filmmaking at a young age when he borrowed an 8mm camera from a wealthy uncle. Inspired by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s musical opera, “Tales of Hoffmann” (1951), Romero began making his own short films and was arrested at 14 years old after he threw a flaming dummy off the roof of a building while making “Man from the Meteor” (1954). While attending Suffield Academy in Connecticut, Romero made two 8mm shorts, “Gorilla” (1956) and “Earth Bottom” (1956); the latter being a geology documentary that won him a Future Scientists of America award. After graduating high school, he attended Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA where he earned his Bachelor’s in Art, Theater and Design in 1960. Romero continued making shorts such as “Curly” (1958) and graduated to 16mm films with “Slant” (1958), both of which he made with sometime collaborator Rudolph Ricci. Following work as a grip on Alfred Hitchcock's “North by Northwest” (1958), Romero shot the feature-length “Expostulations” (1962), a satirical anthology of loosely-connected shorts that showed hints of his later social consciousness.

After forming the commercial and industrial production company, Latent Image, in 1963, Romero cobbled together $114,000 in order to direct his first feature film, “Night of the Flesh Eaters.” Renamed “Night of the Living Dead” (1968) after landing a distributor, the unrelenting film – which was criticized at the time for its onscreen excesses – became a landmark cult film and significant social barometer that forever changed the horror genre. With no heroes or redemptive meaning – only unstoppable nihilistic evil rampaging through small town America – the movie popularized the zombie apocalypse subgenre of horror, spawning numerous imitators throughout the ensuing decades. Though decidedly cheap in production values, “Night of the Living Dead” nonetheless stood the test of time as an innovative cult film that attracted new fans every generation and became Romero’s signature work.

Romero’s other films include: “Season of the Witch,” “The Crazies, “Knight Riders,” “Creep Show,” “Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear,” “Two Evil Eyes.”

Romero secured his cult status with two remarkable films: “Martin” and “Dawn of the Dead”.   He later went on to write “Day of the Dead, the ostensible conclusion to the “Living Dead” trilogy which emerged as one Romero’s strongest horror films to date.

Romero also worked in television as the creator, co-executive producer and occasional writer of “Tales from the Dark Side.”  Romero teamed up with Stephen King again for his adaptation of King’s novel, “The Dark Half.”

In 2004, Romero returned to familiar territory with “Land of the Dead,” a continuation of his zombie franchise long thought to be finished with “Day of the Dead.” This time, however, Romero increased the energy with a fast-paced actioner that was not shy on the gore and violence, pleasing both fans and the uninitiated. “Land of the Dead” ended up being one of the best reviewed films of the 2005 summer! He continued his zombie revitalization with “Diary of the Dead,” which was more of a reboot than a sequel to the other four movies in the “Dead” series. He then made the sixth in the series, “Survival of the Dead” (2010), which saw the inhabitants of an isolated island off the coast of North America conflicted whether to kill their own relatives rising from the grave, or try to find a cure. Romero’s “Dead” films continue to inspire such hits as “Shaun of the Dead” (2004) and “Zombieland” (2009).

In 2013, Romero’s “Empire of the Dead” was announced by Marvel Comics. It was a 15-issue limited comic book series which began publication in 2014, and ended in late 2015. “Empire” features zombies similar to those in his “Living Dead” film series, but differs slightly because vampires are also part of the story.

Dubbed the “Godfather of Zombie Films,” George A. Romero was a pivotal figure in the development of the contemporary horror film and the progenitor of the zombie apocalypse subgenre.  

Filmmakers who consider Romero as one of their influences include Frank Darabont, Guillermo Del Toro, Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino to name just few!

Sadly, Romero passed away on July 16, 2017 from a brief, but aggressive battle with lung cancer. He slipped away listening to the score of “The Quiet Man,” one of his all-time favorite films, with his family by his side. He leaves behind a filmmaking legacy that has endured, and will continue to endure, the test of time!

 Prospect House Entertainment in association with Glendale Arts and Chris roe Management will present a George A. Romeo tribute and Memorial at the Alex Theatre tonight.

 

 

 

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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 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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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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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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Charles Aznavour

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Charles Aznavour with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch us as Charles Aznavour unveil his star on the Walk of Fame below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored legendary entertainer Charles Aznavour   with the 2,618th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. The star was dedicated in the category of Live Performance at 6225 Hollywood Boulevard next to the historic Pantages Theatre.

“Charles Aznavour is a popular entertainer known around the world and loved by millions of fans across generations,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We are thrilled, as we know the people of his homeland France are to see his star dedicated on our historic Walk of Fame.”

Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were guest speakers California State Senate President pro Tem Kevin de León and director Peter Bogdanovich.

With millions of fans worldwide, international superstar and singing sensation Charles Aznavour has attracted legions of international and multicultural fans for more than eighty four years. His popularity transcends many generations. It is no coincidence that a 1998 CNN/Time Online poll named Charles Aznavour the “Entertainer of the 20th Century.”  

As an international recording artist and singing sensation, Charles Aznavour has sold more than 180 million records.

With his career spanning more than 70 years, Aznavour has recorded 1,400 songs (1,300 of which he personally wrote) and has produced over 390 albums, all in multiple languages: French, English, Armenian, Spanish, Russian, German, and Italian. Many of his records have gone Platinum and Gold.

Aznavour’s continued sold-out tours can only be matched in global scale by the numerous international honors he has received throughout his career.

At 93 years young, “France’s Frank Sinatra” continues to write and perform, with his family and friends by his side.

In 1986, in a nod to his acting career, Aznavour served as a member of the jury for the Cannes Film Festival. In 1996, Aznavour was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 1997, France, bestowed upon him the prestigious Officier de la Légion d’honneur (Officer of the Legion of Honor), an honor which   recognizes extraordinary military and civil service. In 2004, Aznavour’s ethnic homeland, Armenia, named him a National Hero, the highest honor awarded in Armenia. In 2015, he was awarded by royal decree, Belgium’s Commander in the Order of the Crown.

In addition to music, Aznavour is credited in over 90 films, including: The classic “Shoot the Piano player” directed by Francois Truffaut (1960) “Candy” (1968), with Marlon Brando, Ringo Starr, and Richard Burton; “The Tin Drum” (1979), which won the Academy Award® for Best Foreign Film; and the French-dubbed version of “Up”(2009), Disney’s feature film.

Born in Paris on May 22, 1924 to survivors of the Armenian Genocide, Aznavour discovered his passion for performing arts early in his life. His father put together live shows at his local Parisian restaurant for friends. With such an early exposure, Aznavour and his sister, Aida, took up acting and singing together. At nine years old, Aznavour performed in his first play, “Emil and the Detectives.” This performance marked the beginning of Aznavour’s 84-year-and-counting career as a songwriter, actor, singer, and all-around global entertainer.

After WWII, Aznavour partnered up with Pierre Roche, a “gifted pianist” by Aznavour’s word. Together, they formed a successful duo while on tour in Canada. During the late 1940s, Aznavour and Roche gave a truly grueling line of performances: 40 weeks’ worth of shows, with about 11 live performances per week. On this tour, Aznavour wrote his first song, J'ai Bu.

In 1946, fate took a turn for the better when Aznavour met Édith Piaf, the famous French chanteuse. Piaf invited Aznavour to tour the United States as her manager and songwriter. This partnership worked well for both of them: Piaf entertained the audience with her voice, and he witnessed live performance at a level above his.

In 1956, Aznavour began his solo career at the Olympia music hall in Paris with his first solo hit song, “Sur Ma Vie.” A few years later, in 1960, Aznavour performed in front of what he thought was a tough audience at the Alhambra music hall in Paris. One can only imagine his astonishment when, after coming out for hisfinal bow, he received a thunderous applause, which marked the beginning of his solo career as a singer.

The 1970s and 1980s saw Aznavour’s at his peak in writing and performing songs. These two decades also saw two of his greatest hits and affirm his standing as a world-class entertainer. “Yesterday When I Was Young” (1970) is considered Aznavour’s most popular song in the United States. Across the pond, his most popular hit, “She” (1974), topped the charts for solos in the United Kingdom for four consecutive weeks. It went Platinum with over 1 million sales.

From his humble beginnings in Paris, Aznavour has traveled the world, played the Carnegie Hall in New York; the Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles; Yerevan, Armenia; Montreal, Canada; London, UK; Brussels, Belgium; Tokyo, Japan; Dubai, India; Los Angeles and countless other U.S. cities and throughout the world. In October 2016, he performed at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood, his last stop on his 2016 North American tour.

Aznavour has dedicated his efforts towards making a difference in the lives of other people. Among his charitable activities he used the proceeds from the hit song “Pour Toi Armenie” to aid victims of the 1988 earthquake in Armenia and continues his humanitarian projects through the Aznavour Foundation founded with his son Nicolas Aznavour in 2017. The goals of the Aznavour Foundation are to continue the development and implementation of educational, social and cultural programs. One of the main projects of the Aznavour Foundation will be to create an authentic, lively and interactive museum, retelling of Charles Aznavour’s life and achievements.

Aznavour also serves as Armenia’s ambassador to Switzerland and to UNESCO in Paris. In addition, as a composer and performer of original content, Aznavour has campaigned strongly for anti-piracy laws and international copyright and intellectual property protections.

 

 

 

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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 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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