25 Oct 2019
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Phil Hartman

October 25, 2019

The Late Phil Hartman Honored Posthumously with a Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch the Phil Hartman Walk of Fame star ceremony at the end of this feature.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored the late Phil Hartman with the 2,528th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. The star was unveiled at one of Hartman’s favorite Tinseltown stores, The Hollywood Toy & Costume shop. “Phil Hartman was very loved by Hollywood and we are thrilled that he is being honored with his own star. This man made millions laugh for years and will always be treasured,” stated Leron Gubler, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. Helping Leron Gubler unveil the star were Kevin Nealon, Jon Lovitz and Betty McCann at 6600 Hollywood Boulevard in the category of Television. Accepting the star was Phil’s brother John Hartmann. Event was live-streamed exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

Philip Edward “Phil” Hartman (September 24, 1948 ~ May 28, 1998; born Hartmann) was a Canadian American actor, comedian, screenwriter and graphic artist. Born in Brantford, Ontario, Hartman and his family moved to the United States when he was 10. After graduating from California State University, Northridge, with a degree in graphic arts, he designed album covers for bands such as Poco and America. Feeling the need for a more creative outlet, Hartman joined the comedy group The Groundlings in 1975 and helped comedian Paul Reubens develop his character Pee-wee Herman. Hartman co-wrote the screenplay for the film “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” and made recurring appearances on Reubens’ show “Pee-wee's Playhouse.”

Hartman became famous in the late 1980s when he joined the sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live.” He won fame for his impressions, particularly of President Bill Clinton, and he stayed on the show for eight seasons. He was given the moniker “The Glue” for his ability to hold the show together and help other cast members. In 1989, Hartman won a Primetime Emmy Award for his “SNL” work. In 1995, after scrapping plans for his own variety show, he starred as Bill McNeal in the NBC sitcom “NewsRadio.” He had frequent roles on “The Simpsons” as Lionel Hutz, Troy McClure, and others, and appeared in the films “Houseguest,” “Sgt. Bilko,” “Jingle All the Way” and “Small Soldiers.”

Sadly, Phil Hartman passed away in 1998. The authorized biography of Hartman titled “You Might Remember Me: The Life and Times of Phil Hartman” written by Mikel Thomas will be released on September 23, 2014 by St. Martin’s Press. A CD “Phil Hartman’s Flat TV” is available via George Carlin’s record label at www.laugh.com.

 

 

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 $30,000 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.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Dabney Coleman

October 25, 2019 2 Comments

DABNEY COLEMAN HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Watch Daney Coleman unveil his star on the Walk of Fame below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actor Dabney Coleman with the 2,533rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star in the category of Television was unveiled at 6141 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the newly developed Eastown. Along with friends and family, actress Penelope Ann Miller was on hand for the festivities.

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were directors Dennis Klein and Mark Rydell who worked with Coleman. “The charismatic Dabney Coleman has a well-deserved reputation as one of Hollywood’s finest actors. He constantly delivers characters with diverse and poignant roles,” stated Leron Gubler. “We are pleased to welcome him to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”

Dabney Coleman was born in Austin, Texas in 1932 and was raised in Corpus Christi. He attended both the Virginia Military Institute and the University Of Texas School Of Law before deciding on a career in acting. He also served in the military, with the US Army, Special Service Division.

Film, stage, and television actor Dabney Coleman has most recently been seen as ‘Commodore Kaestner’ in the Martin Scorsese directed and produced series “Boardwalk Empire” for HBO, for which he won two SAG Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. He was also recently seen in “Char·ac·ter” a documentary on six illuminating filmmakers and friends. A documentary is currently in the works title “The Dabney Coleman Documentary” and will be released in 2015.

Coleman’s TV career began with a recurring role of the boyfriend in “That Girl.” He proceeded to play a succession of doctors on the NBC soap opera “Bright Promise,” cops on the CBS detective series “Cannon,”  and politicians in the ABC TV-movie “The President’s Plane Is Missing.” His popular persona solidified in Norman Lear’s innovative soap spoof, “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.” Coleman was ‘Merle Jeeter’, the shady father of a child preacher, who eventually became mayor of the fictional Fernwood and reprised the role on the spin-off, “Forever Fernwood.”

Coleman’s despicable, egotistical, insecure ‘Bill Bittinger’ on “Buffalo Bill” earned him a Golden Globe nomination and two Emmy Award nominations. As an unsavory sportswriter in “The ‘Slap’ Maxwell Story,” Coleman received an Emmy Award nomination and won a Golden Globe Award. He then starred in and was an executive consultant of “Drexell’s Class.” In 1994, Coleman starred in “Madman of the People” as an opinionated magazine columnist who frequently clashes with his publisher-daughter.

Much of Coleman’s earlier television work was in comedy yet his roles were equally rich in drama. He was nominated for a Golden Globeand won an Emmy for his dramatic performance in the television movie “Sworn to Silence” opposite Liam Neeson and Peter Coyote. He received an Emmy nomination for the miniseries “Baby M,” one of the first shows to deal with surrogate mothers, and got another Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for a role in “Columbo.” He was nominated for a CableAce Award for his performance in the HBO television special “Murrow.” In 2001, he began a three-season run on “The Guardian” alongside Simon Baker. Most recently he was seen in an episode of “Law & Order: SVU” as a con struggling with Alzheimer’s disease.

Coleman has been in countless comedy and dramatic series as well as many Movies-of-the-Week including “The Texan,”  “Kiss My Act,” “My Date with the President’s Daughter,” “Kidnapped: In the Line of Duty,” “Must Be Santa,” “Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story,” and TNT’s “Never Forget.” He recently played Jenna Elfman’s irascible father in “Courting Alex,” and in TNT’s “Heartland” where he re-teamed with “The Guardian” creator David Hollander.

Coleman’s most memorable film roles include the villainous boss in “9 to 5.” the pompous director in “Tootsie,” and the sympathetic role of Jane Fonda’s boyfriend in “On Golden Pond.” Other film credits include “Where the Heart Is,” “War Games,” “Cloak and Dagger,” “Dragnet,” “Meet the Applegates,” “Amos and Andrew,” “The Beverly Hillbillies,” “You’ve Got Mail,” “Inspector Gadget,” “Stuart Little,” “Moonlight Mile,” and “Domino.”

Coleman is involved in several such charities as: The Christian Children’s Fund, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and the Wounded Warrior Project.

 

 

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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 $30,000 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. The Official Hollywood Walk of Fame App is now available in the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/official-hollywood-walk-fame/id725209617?mt=8.
The Android version will premiere later this year.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Ray Parker Jr

October 25, 2019

Performer Ray Parker Jr Honored with
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Parker Jr played an acoustic medley of his hits on guitar

 

Watch Ray Parker Jr Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony at the end of this page.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored musician Ray Parker Jr. with the 2,519th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today on Thursday, March 6, 2014. “We have amazing musicians on the Walk of Fame and adding Ray Parker Jr. to our famous Walk of Fame is the icing on the cake,” stated Leron Gubler, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President/CEO. “His star is next to fellow musical greats Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie and The Funk Brothers!”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers  Brian Holland and Bill Withers helped Ray Parker Jr. unveil the 2,519th star in the category of Recording at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard. Ray Parker Jr played an acoustic medley of his hits on guitar. The star ceremonyy was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Best known for the No. 1 smash hit “Ghostbusters,” Ray Parker Jr. has enjoyed quite a versatile career. He is a much sought-after guitarist, with a number of other hits to his credit, a great performer, songwriter and producer. He has been awarded the British Bafta Award as well as a Grammy and Golden Globe Award. He has also been an Academy Award® nominee.

Born May 1, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, Ray started out as a session guitarist, while still in high school, playing on sessions recorded for the legendary Holland Dozier Holland labels, Hot Wax and Invictus. Ray performed with the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, the Spinners, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and other Motown luminaries who appeared at the Twenty Grand Club. In 1972, Stevie Wonder called 18-year-old Ray and asked him to play behind him on a tour Stevie was doing with the Rolling Stones. Ray thought it was a prank call and hung up the phone. Wonder called back and convinced Ray that he was the real deal by singing “Superstition”   over the phone! During the following two years, Ray  played on Stevie Wonder’s album, Talking Book.

Moving from Detroit to Los Angeles, Parker got into session work playing on sides by Herbie Hancock, Leon Haywood, Barry White, Diana Ross, Gene Page and more. He also appeared in the Bill Cosby – Sidney Poitier comedy film classic Uptown Saturday Night. 

Deciding to become a recording artist, Parker signed a deal with Arista Records in 1977. His first LP, Raydio, went gold, peaking at No. 8 R&B in the spring of 1978. The LP included the hit single ”Jack and Jill” which hit No. 5 R&B, No. 8 on the pop charts, and went gold;  Hits continued in 1979 with Ray Parker Jr and Raydio’s gold, No. 4 Rock On album.  The single ”You Can’t Change That” hit No. 3 R&B and No. 9 Pop. In 1980 gold album, “Two Places at the Same Time”, with same title single hit No. 6 R&B and No. 30 pop. In 1981, No. 1 R&B gold album, “A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)”, with same title single was the first song Parker sung all the way through without trading vocals, held the No. 1 R&B spot for 2 weeks going to No. 4 on the pop charts. In 1982 No. 1 R&B gold album, “The Other Woman” with same title single hit No. 2 R&B for 4 weeks going to No. 4 on the pop charts, along with “Let Me Go” No. 3 R&B and No. 36 pop, “Bad Boy” No. 6 R&B and No. 35 pop.  In 1983, “I Still Can’t Get Over Loving You” held No. 12 on both R&B and pop charts.  In 1984 Ray Parker Jr’s hit Ghostbusters held No. 1 R&B and No. 1 on the pop charts for 4 weeks!  It is estimated that Ghostbusters had sold over 35 million in various versions. The “Ghostbusters” music video is one of the funniest and star-studded videos ever made with breakdancing Bill Murray style. Also in 1984 Ray’s greatest hits LP “Chartbusters” went gold and the single “Jamie” hit No. 12 R&B and No. 14 on the pop charts. In 1987 “I Don’t Think That Man Should Sleep Alone” hit No. 5 R&B and duet with Natalie Cole, “Over You” went to No. 10 R&B. Ray also had three instrumental hits, “For Those Who Like To Groove,” “Aftermidnite,” and, “Mismaloya Beach”.

Parker also wrote and produced hits for Nancy Wilson, Leo Sayer, New Edition, Barry White, Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan, Johnny Mathis, Cheryl Lynn, Deniece Williams, and Diana Ross.

Ray is very involved with such civic charities as The Salvation Army, Calvary Community Church, Make A Wish Foundation, March of Dimes, The American Heart Association, and many others.

 

 

For more information and to view who shares a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, visit www.walkoffame.com

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25 Oct 2019
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Kate Winslet

October 25, 2019 1 Comment
AWARD-WINNING ACTRESS KATE WINSLET HONORED WITH

STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Watch Kate Winslet Walk of Fame Star ceremony at the end of this page.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Academy Award® winning actress, Kate Winslet with the 2,520th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, March 17, 2014 near the historical corner of Hollywood & Vine. “We are so happy that Kate Winslet will be here on our famous Boulevard of dreams receiving her well-deserved star,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We’ve seen Kate shine in her roles and fans around the world have been anxiously waiting for this special day to come.”  

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers Kathy Bates and James Cameron helped Winslet unveil the 2,520th star in the category of Motion Pictures at 6262 Hollywood Boulevard. The event was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Kate Winslet has brought to life some of cinema’s most captivating and memorable roles. Her résumé consists of critically and commercially-acclaimed work, as well as a span of awards and honors that illustrate Kate’s talent and solidify her permanent place in cinema history. Kate won her first Academy Award®, after a stunning past five nominations, for her role as Hannah Schmitz in Stephen Daldry’s 2008 “The Reader” directed by Stephen Daldry. Kate also won a Golden Globe, SAG, BAFTA, and Critics’ Choice Award, among many others, for the role. Kate also starred that year in “Revolutionary Road,” which reteamed her with “Titanic” co-star Leonardo DiCaprio.  “Revolutionary Road,” based on the critically-acclaimed novel by Richard Yates, was directed by Sam Mendes. Kate won a Golden Globe and received many nominations for her portrayal of April Wheeler.

Kate grew up in a family of actors and began performing for British television when she was thirteen.  At the age of seventeen, she made an international name for herself in Peter Jackson’s feature film “Heavenly Creatures.” She followed that in 1995 with her role as Marianne Dashwood in Ang Lee’s “Sense and Sensibility.” Kate received her first Academy Award® nomination for this performance and was also nominated for a Golden Globe. She then went on to win the BAFTA and the Screen Actors Guild Award.

Kate next co-starred with Christopher Eccleston in Michael Winterbottom’s “Jude” and then as Ophelia in Kenneth Branagh’s “Hamlet.”  She appeared as the iconic survivor, Rose, in James Cameron’s “Titanic” opposite Leonardo DiCaprio.  At the age of 22, Kate received her second Academy Award® nomination for this role and the honor of being the youngest actress ever to be nominated for two Academy Awards.

In 1997, Kate starred as Julia in “Hideous Kinky” directed by Gillies McKinnon, and in 1998 co-starred with Harvey Keitel in Jane Campion’s comedic drama “Holy Smoke”.  She also starred in Philip Kaufman’s period drama “Quills” along with Geoffrey Rush, Joaquin Phoenix and Michael Caine.

In 2001, Kate starred in the Richard Eyre production of “Iris,” playing the young Iris Murdoch to Judi Dench’s older Iris and received Golden Globe and Oscar nominations. She next starred in Michael Apteds’ “Enigma,” a spy drama about code breakers during WWII and “The Life of David Gale” with Kevin Spacey. Kate dyed her hair blue and orange for her portrayal of the quirky Clementine in “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” for which she received Academy Award®, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for Best Actress. She then went on to star opposite Johnny Depp in “Finding Neverland,” which was named the 2004 Best Film by the National Board of Review. 

In 2006, Kate was seen in “All the King’s Men,” with Jude Law and Sean Penn, directed by Steven Zaillian.  She then extended her voice to the animated feature “Flushed Away,” and finished the year in the romantic comedy “The Holiday” opposite Cameron Diaz, Jude Law and Jack Black. She starred opposite Patrick Wilson and Jennifer Connelly in Todd Field’s “Little Children,” for which she received her fifth Academy Award® nomination for Best Actress.

In 2010, Kate filmed the title role in HBO’s multi award-winning 5-part mini-series “Mildred Pierce” for which she won Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Awards for Best Actress. She joined the ensemble cast of Steven Soderbergh’s “Contagion” and starred in Roman Polanski’s “Carnage” which premiered in competition at the 2011 Venice Film Festival.  

Kate was recently seen starring opposite Josh Brolin in Jason Reitman’s “Labor Day” which premiered at Toronto Film Festival.  She next stars in the highly anticipated big-screen version of Veronica Roth’s popular novel “Divergent,” which Summit Entertainment, a Lionsgate company, will release nationwide on March 21st.

 

She will also be seen in the indie film, “A Little Chaos,” from director Alan Rickman in which she plays a landscape gardener involved in the creation of the gardens at Louis XIV’s Versailles.

This year she will shoot two very different roles: one in “Insurgent,” the second film in the best-selling book series by Veronica Roth; and the other in Jocelyn Moorhouse’s “The Dressmaker,” which is based on the novel of the same name by Rosalie Ham. She also signed to star in “Triple Nine,” the John Hillcoat-directed heist thriller for Open Road Films.

In 2013, Kate Winslet was awarded the prestigious CBE which she received from Queen Elizabeth II in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Winslet is a supporter of The Golden Hat Foundation which is dedicated to changing negative stigmas and paving the way for autistic individuals to thrive.

 

 

For more information and to view who shares a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, visit www.walkoffame.com

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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 $30,000 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.

 

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25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Recording Permalink

Rick Springfield

October 25, 2019

Rick Springfield Honored with
Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch Rick Springfield Walk of Fame star ceremony at the end of this page.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored performer Rick Springfield with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, May 9, 2014. “We have been hearing from fans around the world who want to know when Rick Springfield is getting his star,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “Well, folks the time has come and the fans have flown in from all over the country.”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers Doug Davidson, Jason Thompson and singer Richard Marx were on hand to unveil the star for Springfield, in the category of Recording at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard. The star ceremony was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

For all of his accomplishments as an actor, best-selling author, and documentary subject, Rick Springfield’s first love has always been music, a passion he’s harbored since first picking up the guitar at the age of 12 in his native Australia.

With 25-million records sold, 17 Top-40 hits, including “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An Affair of the Heart,” “I’ve Done Everything for You,” “Love Somebody” and “Human Touch,” as well as a 1981 Grammy® for Best Male Rock Vocal for his No. 1 hit single “Jessie’s Girl,” Springfield shows no signs of slowing down.

But Springfield’s love for music goes beyond the studio walls where he records his hits.  This iconic rock star has been on the road, touring for more than 30 years. These days, Springfield brings a more intimate, yet still lively show by performing solo in his “Stripped Down” show. He incorporates personal stories about his music and life into the show, and has even added a question and answer segment as a way to truly connect with his audiences. Excited fans and critics have made “Stripped Down” one of the most talked about tours of 2014, receiving rave reviews and sold out shows across the country.

Although his solo tour has been very successful, Springfield will take a break from The Stripped Down Tour as he brings his band back on the road again to co-headline a tour with friends and fellow musicians Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. The multi-city tour will kick off on June 28th in Atlanta, GA with additional dates throughout July. This tour marks the first time that Rick will tour with Pat and Neil. Following his summer tour, in October 2014, Springfield will return to his native Australia for his first headline tour in 20 years. He will finish the year with more “Stripped Down” shows.

In 2013 Springfield teamed up with Dave Grohl on Grohl’s multi-faceted passion project, Sound City, which encompassed a documentary (Sound City), an album (Sound City: Real to Reel), and the Sound City Players tour, a string of critically-acclaimed shows with fellow documentary subjects including Stevie Nicks, Trent Reznor, John Fogerty, and Lee Ving among others. The Sound City: Real to Reel CD won the 2014 Grammy® for Best Compilation Soundtrack.

In October 2012 Springfield released “Songs for the End of the World” his 17th studio record, a collaboration with songwriter Matt Bissonette. “Songs for the End of the World” addresses the need to be consoled and cherished in an age of anxiety about the future of the planet. Filled with personal lyrics and giant hooks, it’s a pop/rock tour de force.

Springfield’s current musical career renaissance can be traced back to the albums Shock/Denial/Anger/Acceptance (2004) and Venus in Overdrive (Ume, 2008), which entered the Billboard sales charts at No. 28, his highest debut in 20 years. In 2005, Sony Legacy’s released the retrospective double CD Written in Rock: The Rick Springfield Anthology.

In the early 70s, Springfield already had a handful of hit records in his native Australia. Once he immigrated to the United States, he resorted to acting, landing the role of Dr. Noah Drake on daytime television’s “General Hospital,” as a way of making ends meet until his musical career took off. And take off it did, with the 1981 success of “Working Class Dog” followed by “Success Hasn’t Spoiled Me Yet,” “Living in Oz,” “Hard to Hold” soundtrack and “Tao.” In addition to “General Hospital” Rick’s other notable TV roles include a four-episode arc on “Californication,” “Hawaii Five-O” and “Drop Dead Diva.”

Prior to his Walk of Fame ceremony, Touchstone will published Springfield’s fiction debut, “Magnificent Vibration” on May 6th.

Springfield’s autobiography, “Late, Late at Night,” published by Simon & Schuster’s Touchstone imprint in 2010, enteredThe New York Times best-seller list at No. 13 and hit the Los Angeles Times and Publishers Weekly lists as well.  Rolling Stone named it one of the Top-25 rock autobiographies of all time. In the book, which he wrote himself, Springfield speaks frankly about the depression he’s battled throughout his life.

Rick Springfield has donated his name, time and talent to: Voices of Uganda, The Hoops for Life Foundation, The Humane Society, and is active in promoting animal rescue and adoption.

 

For more information and to view who shares a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, visit www.walkoffame.com

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25 Oct 2019
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Tavis Smiley

October 25, 2019

TELEVISION PERSONALITY TAVIS SMILEY TO BE HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

 

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored television personality Tavis Smiley with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today on Thursday, April 24, 2014 near the famous corner of Hollywood & Vine. “Tavis Smiley is an inspiration to our generation and future leaders. He continues to deliver entertainment, advocacy and politics with his honest conversations,” said Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “His fans will be glad to see Tavis join our Walk of Fame family.”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers Larry King and Jay Leno were on hand to unveil the star for Smiley, the 2,522nd star in the category of Television at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard. Guests included Walk of Famers Dave Koz and Ray Parker Jr, family and friends. The star ceremony was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Smiley was born in Gulfport, Mississippi. His family later moved to Indiana and he went on to attend Indiana University. Subsequently, he moved to Los Angeles to serve under Mayor Tom Bradley before venturing into broadcast media.

From his celebrated conversations with world figures to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, Smiley — broadcaster, author, publisher, advocate, entrepreneur and philanthropist — has emerged as an outstanding voice for change. He is currently the host of the late-night television talk show Tavis Smiley on PBS, as well as The Tavis Smiley Show from Public Radio International (PRI).

In addition to his radio and television work, Smiley has written 16 books. His memoir, What I Know for Sure: My Story of Growing Up in America, became a New York Times best seller, and the book he edited, Covenant with Black America, became the first non-fiction book by a Black-owned publisher to reach No. 1 on The New York Times best-sellers list. He also co-wrote the New York Times best seller, The Rich and the Rest of Us: A Poverty Manifesto. His forthcoming book, to be published in September 2014, is Death of a King: The Real Story of the Last Year in the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Smiley was the presenter and creative force behind AMERICA I AM: The African American Imprint. This unprecedented traveling museum exhibition, which debuted in January 2009, toured the United States for four years, celebrating the extraordinary impact of African American contributions to the U.S. and the world, as delivered through rare artifacts, memorabilia and multimedia. Many of the artifacts Smiley discovered and displayed during the AMERICA I AM tour are now on permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution.

Smiley’s most gratifying accomplishments are rooted in his commitment to champion human rights and empowerment issues, and in his passion to inspire the next generation of leaders. Since its inception, the Tavis Smiley Foundation has provided leadership training and development for more than 6,500 young people through ‘Youth to Leaders’ training workshops and conferences. Expanding upon Smiley’s pervious anti-poverty work, the Foundation recently launched Ending Poverty: America’s Silent Spaces, a four-year national initiative to examine barriers and identify solutions to reduce hardship among our most vulnerable citizens. As part of the initiative, Smiley will embark on a series of town halls across the country, beginning June 26th in Los Angeles.

Smiley is CEO of The Smiley Group, Inc., which serves as the holding company for various enterprises encompassing broadcast and print media, lectures, symposiums, book publishing, and digital platforms.

His achievements have earned him numerous awards and honorary doctorate degrees, including one from his alma mater, Indiana University. In 2009, Indiana University named the atrium of its School of Public and Environmental Affairs building “The Tavis Smiley Atrium.” Smiley is also the recipient of the prestigious Du Bois Medal from Harvard University, and the 2009 Interdependence Day Prize from Demos in Istanbul, Turkey. TIME magazine has named Smiley one of “The World’s 100 Most Influential People.”

 

 

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★★★

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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 $30,000 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.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Cheryl Hines

October 25, 2019

Actress Cheryl Hines Honored With
Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch Cheryl Hines Walk of Fame star ceremony at the end of this page.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce presented first star of the New Year to actress Cheryl Hines on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 11:30  a.m. PST in front of the Napoleon Perdis Makeup Academy and Concept Store. “We are very happy to honor this multi-talented lady with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” said Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “We thought that her glamorous look on her show fits right in with this makeup academy.”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers Kevin Nealon and Jeremy Sisto helped Hines unveil the 2,516th star in the category of Television at 6621 Hollywood Boulevard. The star ceremony was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

Actress, producer and director, Cheryl Hines was born in Miami and grew up in Tallahassee, Florida.  She studied with the Groundlings Theater Group in Los Angeles and credits this chapter in her life with helping her launch her career in show business.

Cheryl Hines currently stars as Dallas Royce in the hit ABC comedy series “Suburgatory,” opposite Jeremy Sisto and Jane Levy. The show which premiered its third season on January 15, airs Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. on ABC.  She is a two-time Emmy nominee for her role as Cheryl David on HBO's Golden Globe Award-winning series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," the brainchild of “Seinfeld” co-creator Larry David.

This past fall Cheryl was seen in the Vuguru produced web series “We Need Help,” on Yahoo! Cheryl starred alongside Rachael Harris, they played exaggerated versions of themselves as actresses who share a personal assistant. In addition to creating and producing the show Cheryl also directed each of the episodes. 

Cheryl’s additional television projects included a co-starring role in the live action/CG adaptation of the Nickelodeon hit animated series “The Fairly Odd Parents” television movie ““A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!” opposite Jason Alexander.  She had a major story arc on the ABC drama series "Brothers and Sisters" and a starring role opposite Megan Mullally in the ABC Television Network series "In the Motherhood," a comedy series chronicling the hilarious ups and downs of motherhood. 

Cheryl has also produced and directed several television projects including Executive Producer and creator of the NBC Television Series "School Pride," a proactive, alternative series that told the stories of communities coming together to renovate their aging and broken public schools.   The cameras followed students, teachers and parents as they rolled up their sleeves and rebuilt their own schools, concluding with the unveiling of a brand new, completely transformed school.  She also produced the award-winning comedy series “Campus Ladies” for the Oxygen Channel and the Starz Networks original comedy series "Hollywood Residential."  

Cheryl co-starred alongside Peter Bogdanovich and Alicia Witt in the feature film “Cold Turkey,” which was released this fall.  Set in present-day Pasadena, the film centers on the eccentric Turner clan, an upper-class family torn apart by secrets revealed over a Thanksgiving weekend. Patriarch Poppy (Bogdanovich) has invited his black sheep daughter Nina (Witt) home for the holiday – her first visit in 15 years. Nina immediately clashes with stepmother Deborah (Hines), and competes with her siblings (Holmes and Walger) for Poppy’s affection – and money. Over three days, the family gradually disintegrates over who will get Poppy’s money – only to discover he’s broke.

Cheryl's feature film directorial debut, “Serious Moonlight" was released in 2012 through Magnolia Films. The film premiered with critical acclaim at the Tribeca Film Festival. The screenplay was written by the late Adrienne Shelly, who directed Cheryl in the critically acclaimed "Waitress." The film is a dark comedy centered on the troubled marriage of a high-powered female attorney (played by Meg Ryan) who learns that her husband (Timothy Hutton) is about to leave her for another woman.  

Cheryl’s other critically acclaimed roles in feature films and box office hits include:  "The Ugly Truth," "RV," "Waitress," "The Grand" and "Bart Got A Room."  

Cheryl is very involved in philanthropic work which includes involvement with The Creative Coalition, The Waterkeeper Alliance as well as Best Buddies. She currently serves as the International Goodwill Ambassador for the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation.

 

 

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★★★

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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 $30,000 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.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Sally Field

October 25, 2019

Award Winning Actress Sally Field To Celebrate 50 Year Career With
Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch Sally Field get star ceremony on the Walk of Fame at the end of this page.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored actress Sally Field with the 2,524th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, on Monday, May 5, 2014 at 6767 Hollywood Boulevard. “We are thrilled to be adding one of Hollywood’s all-time favorite actresses to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “Fans from around the world have been anxiously awaiting to see this star unveiled.”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers Jane Fonda and Beau Bridges were on hand to help Field unveil the 2,524th star in the category of Motion Pictures at 6767 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Hollywood Wax Museum. The star ceremony was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com/sally-field.

Field has an amazing film background and will next appear in “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” in which she reprises her role as Peter Parker’s Aunt May. The action-adventure will be released by Sony Pictures nationwide on May 2.

Born in Pasadena, California and raised in a show business family, her career span decades of fame and entertainment shows.

Field, a two-time Academy Award winner, most recently starred in Steven Spielberg’s critically acclaimed “Lincoln” as Mary Todd for which she won the New York Film Critics award for best supporting actress and was also nominated for a Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, Critics Choice, BAFTA and Academy Award. Field previously won Academy Awards for her performances in Robert Benton’s “Places in the Heart,” for which she also received a Golden Globe, and Martin Ritt’s “Norma Rae,” for which she received a Golden Globe, along with the New York Film Critics prize, the National Board of Review Award, the Los Angeles Film Critics Award, the National Society of Film Critics honor and Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival.

Field has also received Golden Globe nominations for her work in “Smokey and the Bandit,” “Absence of Malice,” “Kiss Me Goodbye,” “Steel Magnolias” and “Forrest Gump.” Her many film credits include “An Eye for An Eye,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Soapdish,” “Not Without My Daughter,” “The End,” “Hooper,” “Stay Hungry” – her first major film role, as well as “Punchline” and “Murphy’s Romance,” both of which were produced by her production company, Fogwood Films.

 Prior to her film career she began in her work in Television in 1964 in the television series “Gidget.” She went on to star in the “The Flying Nun” in 1967. She starred in three television series by the age of twenty-five. She received Emmy Awards for her title role in the landmark miniseries “Sybil,” and for her performance on “ER.” She also received Emmy nominations for her role in Showtime’s “A Cooler Climate” and the NBC miniseries “A Woman of Independent Means” which she co-produced and for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. Field co-starred in the ABC series drama “Brothers & Sisters” from 2006 to 2011 and for her role as Nora Walker, Field received a Screen Actors Guild Award and an Emmy Award as well as two Golden Globe nominations.

Field made her directorial debut in 1996 with the ABC telefilm “The Christmas Tree” which she co-wrote and starred Julie Harris.  She directed an episode of the HBO miniseries “From the Earth to the Moon,” and in 2000 made her feature film directorial debut with “Beautiful” starring Minnie Driver.

In 2002, Field made her Broadway debut in Edward Albee’s “The Goat” and in 2004, received rave reviews for her role as Amanda in Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” at The Kennedy Center.

Field is very involved with philanthropic work and has served on the Board of Directors of Vital Voices since 2002. She has also served on the Board of Directors of The Sundance Institute, from 1994 to 2010.

 

For more information and to view who shares a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, visit www.walkoffame.com

 

 

★★★

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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 $30,000 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.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Jack H. Harris

October 25, 2019

In memory of Walk of Famer Jack Harris, flowers were placed on his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 3 p.m. PDT. The star in category of Motion Pictures is located at 6764 Hollywood Boulevard. “Rest in peace, Jack. You will be missed!” Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame signed the card on behalf of the Hollywood Historic Trust and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

FILM PRODUCER JACK H. HARRIS HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Watch Jack H. Harris Walk of Fame star ceremony at the end of this page.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has honored film producer Jack. H. Harris with the 2,517th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. “The Chamber prides itself on selecting people who are innovators of the film world. Mr. Harris’ film “The Blob,” is one great example of the creativity that Hollywood puts forth to the world,” stated Leron Gubler, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. “We are thrilled to honor Mr. Harris with a star next to fellow film innovators Dennis Muren and Rick Baker.”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers Larry Cohen and Brian Witten helped Harris unveil the 2,517th star in the category of Motion Pictures at 6764 Hollywood Boulevard in front of The Guinness World Record Museum.

Jack Henry Harris was born in Philadelphia in 1918. His father’s job as a movie theater projectionist and ultimately a booker in a film exchange may have first ignited young Jack’s love of films.

Harris grew up to become a uniquely successful producer-distributor in the film industry and has been involved in nearly every phase of show business for more than 80 years. He has distributed more than 1,000 films in his career.

Jack performed professionally as a child entertainer in the vaudeville theaters.  By the time he was nine, he appeared in two silent feature films, capturing hearts in the first as a wide-eyed street urchin grabbing for coins in post World War I Moscow, followed by a performance in “Abie’s Irish Bride.”

Upon graduation from high school, Harris became an usher for a theater circuit, where he earned $10 per week.  Within one year, at the tender age of 18, he was promoted to the position of theater manager. In two years’ time, he managed three theaters and his innate showmanship resulted in packed houses, drawing in young viewers who piled in for a bonus event all his own, “Uncle Jack’s Kiddie Show.” Within five years, he presided over 16 theaters.

Harris took a detour from the Hollywood scene to serve in the U.S. army. After 4 ½ years of dedicated service and a distinguished military record, he returned home to Philadelphia, spending the next five years working as a publicity and sales representative for a variety of studios. In 1953, he opened his own sub-distribution office in Philadelphia and later opened two more offices.

In 1954, he acquired the rights to nationally distribute a feature film from the Boy Scouts of America entitled “Jamboree”. This project led him to the eventual production of “The Blob,” a Paramount release which set box office records all over the world. It was in “The Blob” that Harris’ discovery, Steve McQueen, was first brought to the attention of the major studios.

Harris went on to produce a second feature, “4-D Man,” introducing stars Robert Lansing, Lee Meriwether and Patty Duke to audiences in widescreen color and a third, the Cinemascope color adventure-thriller, “Dinosaurus.”

In 1961, Harris started an international distribution company, Jack H. Harris Enterprises. Its premiere release was “Paradisio,” the first nudie movie in 3-D, which became an outstanding box office smash.

Displaying his usual visionary acumen, Harris went on to work on “My Secret Life,” followed by two Jack Nicholson-starring westerns, “The Shooting” and “Ride in the Worldwind.”  Later Harris and son Anthony produced “Beware of The Blob” directed by Larry Hagman and starring Robert Walker Jr., Godfrey Cambridge, Carol Lynley and Shelley Berman. This mighty sequel to Jack H. Harris’ first production went into worldwide release.

Additional films on the Harris release schedule included: “Schlock,” “Season of the Witch,” “Bone,” “Teenager,” “Dark Star,” “Ape,” “The Eyes of Laura Mars” “Astro Zombies” and “Star Slammer.”

Harris is still going strong today in both production and distribution, always in step with the latest innovations and trends. In 1991, Harris and his wife writer/producer Judith Parker Harris teamed on the production of “Blobermouth.” This zany comedy utilized the actual 1958 “The Blob” film, enhanced by additional special effects and music, and dubbed with all-new comic dialogue by the famed improv group, Kent Skov’s L.A. Connection.

Currently in development, Harris and his wife are in collaboration with producers, Brian Witten and Richard Saperstein on another remake of the ever popular classic “The Blob.”

All of the Harris titles were transferred to Worldwide Entertainment Corporation in 1974. There’s always something fresh to look forward to from the creative mind of Jack H. Harris. Original productions are also in discussion, including a possible stage musical of “The Blob.” New young producers, directors and screenwriters are continually clamoring to do remakes of “Dinosaurus,” “4-D Man,” and other films in Harris’ library.

 

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Giancarlo Esposito

October 25, 2019

GIANCARLO ESPOSITO HONORED WITH STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Watch Giancarlo Esposito star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the end of this page.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored Giancarlo Esposito with the 2,523rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, Tuesday, April 29 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. “We are thrilled to have this triple threat on our Walk of Fame,” stated Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President Leron Gubler. “This talented actor, director, and producer continues to entertain fans, and his talent is a great fit on our sidewalk of immortalized stars!”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speaker Tim Hutton were on hand to help Espositounveil the 2,523rd star in the category of Television at 6351 Hollywood Boulevard. The star ceremony was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Giancarlo Esposito is a celebrated television, film and stage actor whose acting career spans several decades.

Esposito is currently starring as Major Tom Neville — a former mild-mannered insurance agent-turned ruthless and cunning militia leader after the world inexplicably loses all sources of power — in the NBC drama series “Revolution.” From J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions and creator/executive producer Eric Kripke, the Warner Bros. Television–produced “Revolution” airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on NBC.

Television audiences also know him well from his iconic portrayal of drug kingpin Gustavo ‘Gus’ Fring in AMC’s award-winning series “Breaking Bad,” for which he won the 2012 Critics Choice Award and also earned a 2012 Emmy® nomination.

In 2014, Esposito plans to direct and star in the independent historical drama “Patriotic Treason,” the story of abolitionist John Brown. Esposito will play Fredrick Douglass opposite four-time Academy Award® nominee Ed Harris.

Esposito has appeared in notable films such as “Rabbit Hole,” “The Usual Suspects,” “Smoke” and “The Last Holiday.” His performances in Spike Lee’s films “Do the Right Thing,” “Mo’ Better Blues,” “School Daze” and “Malcolm X” are among Esposito’s most memorable roles. Esposito’s other film credits include outstanding performances in “SherryBaby,” “Ali,” “Nothing to Lose,” “Waiting to Exhale,” “Bob Roberts,” “King of New York” and “The Cotton Club.” In 1995, Esposito was recognized for his incredible work in “Fresh” with a nomination for an Independent Spirit Award.

In 2007, through his production company, Quiet Hand Productions, Esposito made his feature directorial debut with the film “Gospel Hill.” He also co-starred in the film with Danny Glover, Angela Bassett, Julia Stiles, Taylor Kitsch and Samuel L. Jackson.  

This fascinating drama film won more than nine awards at various acclaimed film festivals. Quiet Hand Productions aspires to make “conscious content” films that focus on the inspirational.   

Esposito’s many television credits include “Community,” “Once Upon a Time,” “Homicide: Life on the Street,” “Law & Order,” “Bakersfield PD,” “Touched by an Angel,” and “Kidnapped.”

Esposito is also well-known to theatre goers for his award-winning work on stage. He recently starred in Atlantic Theater Company’s world premiere of “Storefront Church,” written and directed by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner John Patrick Shanley. “Storefront Church” joins “Doubt” and “Defiance” to complete Shanley’s “Church and State” trilogy. Esposito has won two Obie Awards for “Zooman and The Sign” at the Negro Ensemble Company and “Distant Fires” at The Atlantic Theater Company, where he continues to perform and teach as a company member. His long list of Broadway credits includes “Sacrilege,” “Seesaw,” “Merrily We Roll Along, and “Lost In The Stars,” to name a few. He also co-starred on Broadway with James Earl Jones, Terrence Howard and Phylicia Rashad in Debbie Allen’s rendition of the great classic Tennessee Williams play “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.”

Esposito is very involved in philanthropic work. He is also a proud board member of the Creative Coalition, an arts and advocacy group that champions the First Amendment. He also lends his support to such organizations as the Waterkeeper Alliance, Kids for Peace and World Merit USA, which advance the arts and education.

 

 

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★★★

 

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