25 Oct 2019
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Los Tigres Del Norte

October 25, 2019

Latin Music Superstars Los Tigres Del Norte Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch Los Tigres Del Norte Unveil their star at the end of this page.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored the popular Norteno group Los Tigres Del Norte, (the Hernandez Brothers, Jorge, Hernan, Eduardo, Luis and cousin Oscar Lara) with the 2,527th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 21, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. The star for the multi-award winning group was unveiled at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Live Nation Building. “We are proud to let the world know that Los Tigres Del Norte is the first Norteno band to be honored with a star on the Walk of Fame! They have entertained many generations with their music for several decades,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “We are pleased to embrace their entertainment careers with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”

Emcee and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO,  Leron Gubler unveiled the star for Los Tigres Del Norte in the category of Recording. The star ceremony was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

During the early ’70s, Los Tigres became the first act signed to Fama Records. Founded by Art Walker, Fama grew to become the leading Spanish-language record label on the West Coast. Walker, a local impresario, first heard the group on a live radio presentation recorded at the local Parque de las Flores on Keyes Street in San Jose, and impressed with what he heard, he decided to make them the foundation of Fama. With his guidance, Los Tigres adopted an electric style, trading in their traditional acoustic sound for one incorporating bass, drums, and electric guitar. The group also adopted a modern approach to songwriting, emphasizing contemporary social themes common to Mexican-Americans.

In the 1980s, Los Tigres moved to Fonovisa Records and furthered their success. Beginning with Jaula De Oro (1984), the group would regularly top the regional Mexican album chart stateside, and this success was acknowledged in 1987 when they won the initial Grammy Award for Best Mexican-American Performance, for Gracias America…..Sin Fronteras (1986).

In the diverse world of Latin music, the Regional Mexican genre alone accounts for more than half of all music sales, according to Billboard. This popular genre outpaces the combined sales of Pop, Rock, Tropical, Urban and all other styles, and Los Tigres Del Norte are the undisputed legends of the genre.

The group has more than 500 recorded songs to their credit. Los Tigres del Norte have sold more than 37 million albums worldwide, notching 22 No. 1 albums and more than 50 No. 1 singles. The group has received countless Platinum records and numerous awards including six Grammy and six Latin Grammys, the Latin Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and The Hispanic Heritage “Legends” Awardat The Kennedy Center. They won multiple Premio Lo Nuestro awards, and are the recipients of the BMI ICON Award.

Their unrivaled career spans four decades. Los Tigrescontinues to be at the forefront of Latin music popularity performing regularly to sold-out audiences. Los Tigres Del Norte songs debut at No. 1 on the charts with each album and single they release.

They continue to blaze new trails for the genre and achieve new milestones. In 2013, they were joined by numerous members of Congress at the massive “Camino Americano: Rally & March for Immigrant Dignity & Respect” at the National Mall in Washington, DC. In 2011, the band was featured in “MTV Unplugged: Los Tigres Del Norte & Friends,” the first album to be dedicated to the Regional Mexican genre. The album quickly became a commercial success and went on to earn a rare Diamond sales certification. In 2010, the group headlined Mexico’s Historic Bicentennial Celebration. The group recently released the eagerly-awaited new single La Bala (The Bullet) which is their first new studio recording in four years, and the first advance release of a highly-anticipated new album arriving in October.

Their long-standing career has also garnered the band numerous accolades. Del Norte is the first Mexican group to sing in Spanish on the American Music Awards. The band received The Smithsonian Legacy Award, and were the subject of a Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibit entitled “Corridos Sin Fronteras.” The Spanish group headlined one of the largest concerts in Los Angeles history drawing over 200,000 fans and also performed to a sold-out audience at Walt Disney Hall in Los Angeles. Del Norte also appeared in more than 15 films, including Sundance Favorite ‘La Misma Luna’.

In 2000, Los Tigres Del Norte institutionalized their charitable efforts by establishing the Los Tigres Del Norte Foundation to further the appreciation and understanding of Hispanic music, culture, and history through education and community outreach programs. The Foundation donated $500,000 to UCLA’s Chicano Studies Center to create and preserve The Frontera Collection of Mexican and Mexican American Recordings, the world’s largest collection of historical Mexican music recordings. The band also opened a music school for children in need in their home state of Sinaloa, Mexico. These days. Del Norte are staple performers for USO programs to entertain troops abroad in Japan, Korea, Germany and Italy.

 

 

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25 Oct 2019
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New Kids on the Block

October 25, 2019

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Watch New Kids on the Block unveil their star on Walk of Fame below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce  proudly dedicated the 2,530th  Walk of Fame star to multi-platinum selling, award-winning performers New Kids on The Block today, Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. The star is located at 7072 Hollywood Boulevard. “Fans have been asking for quite a while now when the New Kids on The Block were going to get their star. We want to thank them for “Hangin’ Tough” for waiting patiently to see their favorite boy band’s star ceremony,” stated Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “Fans from all over the United States and the world have flocked to Hollywood for this special day!”  Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO, Leron Gubler to unveil the star in the category of Recording was Arsenio Hall. The event was streamed live on www.walkoffame.com.

New Kids on The Block was formed in 1984 in Boston, Massachusetts. Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood signed with Columbia Records and their first album entitled “New Kids on The Block” was released. Their popularity grew with the releases “Hanging Tough” and “Please Don’t Go Girl.” The following year the New Kids were touring the country and their songs were reaching the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Charts. In 1990, the group won two American Music Awards and earned a Grammy nomination. By 1994, the group disbanded and went their own ways. By that time, they had sold 80 million albums, shattered concert box office records playing an estimated 200 concerts a year worldwide and grossed more than one billion dollars. They achieved five platinum albums,  ten top 10 singles, and five No. 1 singles.

After 15 years out of the spotlight, the 21st century saw the boys from Boston stage one of the biggest and most anticipated reunions of all time. In 2008, they officially revealed their return on The Today Show. An enormous crowd gathered at Rockefeller Center for their first comeback performance, and everything snowballed once again from that magical moment.

Their long-awaited fifth album, “The Block,” debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top 200.  Galvanized with new tunes including hot collaborations with Lady Gaga and Ne-Yo.

The group’s bevy of hits include “You Got It (The Right Stuff)”, “Cover Girl,” “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” “Hangin'’Tough.” “I’ll Be Loving You.” “Step By Step,” and “Tonight.”

Not to mention, in the early ’90s, the band had smashed box office records performing 200 concerts per year at stadiums across the globe and were named “highest paid entertainers of 1990” by Forbes Magazine. However, they weren’t content to simply rest on their laurels in the '00s. Instead, they upped the ante immensely with a series of career firsts over two decades into their illustrious legacy.

Since reuniting, the band has gone on to tour to sold-out arenas worldwide.  One of those sold-out tours even included a once in a lifetime stop at Fenway Park.  The Boston pop icons brought their brainchild NKOTBSB to the famed stadium as part of the historic NKOTBSB Tour. Selling out 140 arena shows on their reunion jaunt and numerous co-headline dates, the Fenway Park gig remains a high watermark for the group.

In April 2013, New Kids released their sixth studio album 10, which debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 chart. Following the release, they co-headlined The Package Tour along with 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men. The wildly successful tour spanned nearly 50 shows across North America before concluding in August 2013. Most recently, NKOTB completed the New Kids On The Block After Dark, the exclusive four day engagement at The AXIS in Las Vegas from July 10-13. The four incredible shows were part of the ultimate Vegas weekend that included concerts, pool parties and after parties – and were the exclusive North American tour dates in 2014.

In the midst of it all, New Kids On The Block always find time to continually give back. In 2009, the guys and their fans started supporting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Since then, they’ve collectively raised in excess of $200,000 towards finding a cure for breast cancer. Fans continue to host fundraisers and jumpstart events like “Race for the Cure” and “3-Day for the Cure” teams furthering the cause. After losing his mother to the disease, Wood created “Remember Betty” to celebrate her memory. Their charitable pursuits extend even farther. Supporting Toys For Tots in 2010, they put on an intimate show at the Boston House of Blues, and the hometown gig sold out in a matter of minutes and raised over $60,000 for the charity.

There are even more firsts on the horizon for New Kids On The Block though, and they've still got "the right stuff" after all these years.

 

 

 

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Luther Vandross

October 25, 2019

Luther Vandross Honored Posthumously with
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch Luther Vandross Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly unveiled a posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame star for the late Luther Vandross. The star was unveiled at 1717 Vine Street overlooking the recording industry’s iconic building Capitol Records. “Luther’s unparalleled voice and forever romantic tunes such as “Never Too Much,” “Power Of Love”, “Here And Now,” “House Is Not A Home,” “So Amazing” and “Dance With My Father” are known the world over,” stated Leron Gubler, President of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and emcee of the ceremonies. “We are honored to hold this dedication for a very special performer whose music will resonate for all time.”

Leron Gubler was joined by Grammy Award Winners Nile Rodgers and Marcus Miller who helped unveil the star for Vandross in the category of Recording at 1717 Vine Street. Accepting the star on behalf of the family was Luther’s niece Seveda Williams and longtime friend Alfonso “Fonzi” Thornton. The star ceremony was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Since the passing of Luther Vandross in 2005, one constant has remained to define his life and musical success: his unforgettable voice. Amongst the greatest singers of the past 100 years, Luther Vandross’ voice and distinct singing style led to not only monumental success, but to instant recognition when you hear him singing–through your stereo, car radio, on TV or in a movie.

Coupled with that voice, was Luther’s unique ability to write and sing about love and the shared emotions we all feel in that search for and the enjoyment of love. Love of family, friends, that special someone–all were themes Luther explored with his music regularly, reaching many. Through his songs, Luther Vandross became a staple in the most joyous moments of people’s lives.

Luther Vandross was born on April 20, 1951 at Bellevue Hospitalin Manhattan, New York City, United States. He was the fourth child and second son to Mary Ida Vandross and Luther Vandross, Sr.

Luther spent his early years living on the Lower East Sideof Manhattanin New York City in the NYCHAAlfred E. Smith Houses. His mother saw to it that he begin piano lessons when he was only three years old. Luther once stated, “Her influence was incredible, my brother would get a bicycle for Christmas and I would get an Aretha Franklin album!” Luther was also influenced by his sister Pat, who sang in vocal groups in her teens.

Inspired by hearing Dionne Warwick for the first time at the Brooklyn Fox Theater, Luther began writing original songs and started his own vocal group during high school, appearing in local talent shows. After placing 2nd at the famed Amateur Night at Harlem’s Apollo Theater in New York City, Luther joined the theater’s Listen My Brother Revue which opened for Sly and The Family Stone and later appeared on the first two seasons of “Sesame Street” singing ‘Learn Something”, “Count to 20” and “Those Are The ABC’s.”

Honing his signature vocal style and writing skills, Luther went on to attend Western Michigan Universitybefore continuing to pursue a career in music. Already a formidable vocalist and skilled vocal arranger, Luther landed work as a backing singer at top recording sessions.

Luther quickly became one of the best kept secrets in popular music. Few people outside the industry knew his name, but millions heard his remarkable sensual voice on countless commercials. From time to time he made efforts to break out of that lucrative, but restrictive area, either through albums by his own group Luther, or performing on albums from Quincy Jones, Brecker Bros and Bionic Boogie. Many of these were promising recordings, but failed to generate enough momentum to propel Luther to the next level.

A milestone in his career came in 1974, when childhood friend, guitarist Carlos Alomar, invited Luther to Philadelphia to watch a David Bowie session Carlos was playing on. Bowie overheard Luther singinga soulful line he created while listening to the playback of “Young Americans” and asked him to go on mic and record it. Luther’s creation became the famed chorus of Bowie’s hit “Young Americans.” Liking what he heard, Bowie brought Luther into the fold to do vocal arrangements and take charge of his touring vocalists. And for a time, Luther (the group) was Bowie’s opening act. After hearing a Luther original called “Funky Music,” Bowie asked him to rewrite it as “Fascination” and recorded the song on his Young Americans album. Later Bowie introduced Luther to Bette Midler who was equally impressed, leading to Luther doing arrangements for Midler and touring with her as a backing vocalist.

From 1972 through 1980, Luther chalked up credits on albums by such greats as Diana Ross, Roberta Flack, Gary Glitter, Carly Simon, Chaka Khan, Todd Rundgren’s Utopia, Donna Summer, Bette Midler, Chic, and Barbra Streisand. After appearing on two hit records in 1980 by the pop-dance act Change, Epic Records signed Luther Vandross.  In 1981, Luther’sdebut solo album “Never Too Much” was released, and it was quickly apparent that his voice was going to be a lasting presence for generations to come.

For 25 years, from 1981 to 2005, Luther dominated the American R&B music charts like no other artist before or since. In that span, Luther released eight No. 1 R&B albums, seven No. 1 R&B singles and another five Top 20 R&B singles. He achieved crossover status with eight Billboard Top 10 albums, including reaching No. 1 with 2003’s “Dance With My Father,” and another five Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 singles.

From 1981 to 1996, Luther Vandross released an unprecedented 11 consecutive platinum/double platinum albums on CBS/Sony Music’s Epic Records label. At the time of his passing in 2005, 13 of Luther’s 14 studio albums had gone Platinum or multi-platinum.

Overall, Luther received 31 Grammy Award nominations, winning eight times. Additionally, Luther won eight American Music Awards, including Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist seven times.

Luther’s songs have appeared in a vast number of movies, and he contributed original songs for sixteen films, including “Bustin’ Loose,” “The Goonies,” “Ruthless People,” “Made In Heaven,” “House Party,” “Hero,” “Money Train,” “Dr. Dolittle 2” and “Barbershop 2.” Luther’s version of “One Shining Moment” continues to be used every spring as the celebration song for the winning university in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Luther Vandross died on July 1, 2005 in Edison, New Jersey at the age of 54, following complications from a stroke two years earlier. He had been in entertainment for 35 years. His funeral in New York City one week later featured musical tributes by Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Cissy Houston, Usher, and Alicia Keys, along with special remembrances by Patti Labelle, Dionne Warwick and Fonzi Thornton.

Throughout his distinguished career, Luther Vandross was active in charitable causes with the United Negro College Fund and the NY Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, in addition to performing at numerous charity concerts, most notably Michael Jackson’s “Heal The World” concerts in the 1990s.

In 2008, Luther was ranked number 54 on “Rolling Stone” magazine’s List of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. In 2010, Luther was named one of NPR’s 50 Great Voices.

Luther Vandross was a musical master whose style has influenced an entire generation of today’s vocalists. His distinctive brand of satin smooth vocal magic moved international audiences and continues to touch people to this day. Luther Vandross was undeniably one of the most significant vocalists and performers of our time!

 

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Katey Sagal

October 25, 2019 3 Comments

Actress Katey Sagal Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch Katey Sagal unveil her star on the Walk of Fame at the end of this page

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actress Katey Sagal with the 2,529th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. The star located at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard is situated next to the star of Sagal’s TV husband Ed O’Neill. “We are so excited to be honoring this amazing actress with her very own star and we are thrilled that she is joining our Walk of Fame family,” stated Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. Helping Leron Gubler to unveil the star in the category of Television were Ed O’Neill, Christina Applegate, David Faustino and CEO of FX Networks and Production, John Landgraf.  Event was live-streamed exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

Golden Globe Award winning actress Katey Sagal has entertained audiences in a variety of dramatic and comedic roles throughout her notable career.

Currently, Sagal stars on the FX drama “Sons of Anarchy,” which is in production on the seventh and final season, and premieres in September. “Sons of Anarchy” is a gritty, one-hour drama about a notorious outlaw motorcycle club in Northern California who fights to protect their small town from drug dealers and local corporate developers.  Sagal plays ‘Gemma,’ the maternal matriarch of the club and won her first Golden Globe, “Best Performance by Actress in a Television Series – Drama,” for the role in 2010. She has also been nominated two years in a row by the Broadcast Television Critics as “Best Actress in a Drama Series.” “The Sons of Anarchy” Season 6 DVD distributed by FOX Home Entertainment is available now.

Next, Sagal will be featured as narrator of the new NBC comedy, “A to Z.”  The half-hour sitcom is executive produced by Rashida Jones and will premiere this fall on October 2nd, 2014. The show stars Ben Feldman and Cristin Milioti.

In 2015, Sagal will appear in the sequel “Pitch Perfect 2,” produced and directed by Elizabeth Banks. She will play the mother of new cast member Hailee Steinfeld‘s character. “Pitch Perfect 2” returns with the original cast including, Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, and Adam DeVine. The film is set to release on May 15, 2015.

Prior to her success on “Sons of Anarchy,” Sagal starred in the ABC series “8 Simple Rules…,” alongside the late John Ritter and was the featured voice of ‘Leela,’ a beautiful one-eyed alien, in the Comedy Central animated series “Futurama.”  Sagal has had roles in the independent films “I’m Reed Fish” and the tele-film “3 Wise Guys.”   She also recurred as ‘Helen’ on the ABC television phenomenon “Lost” and ‘Nancy Gilroy’ on FX’s “The Shield.” 

Sagal gained national attention for her role as the outrageous ‘Peg Bundy’ in the ground-breaking, highly-rated long-running series “Married with Children,” for which she earned three Golden Globe and two American Comedy Award nominations.

In her first job on television, Sagal joined Mary Tyler Moore in the television series “Mary” and has starred in the television movies “Smart House” and “Mr. Headmistress” (both for “Wonderful World of Disney”), as well as “Chance of a Lifetime,” “Trail of Tears” and “She Says She’s Innocent.” 

She has also starred in the feature films “Love Stinks,” “Mail Order,” “The Good Mother,” and the 2000 Sundance Film Festival favorite “Dropping Out.”

Sagal works with the following charities: Chrysalis, Friendly House and LA Youth Network.

 

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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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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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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

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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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Rick Springfield

October 25, 2019

Rick Springfield Honored with
Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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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.

 

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Giancarlo Esposito

October 25, 2019

GIANCARLO ESPOSITO HONORED WITH STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

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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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25 Oct 2019
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Cheryl Hines

October 25, 2019

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

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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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Kate Winslet

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

STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

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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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