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Post by Bluesman on Jul 5, 2023 23:19:30 GMT
Time to switch to a more-recently deceased classic actor.
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: ALAN ARKIN (R.I.P.)
01. ARGO - One of several films for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor
02. BROOKLYN, New York - place of his birth, March 26, 1934
03. CATCH-22 in which he played Captain Yossarian - a man trying desperately to be certified insane during World War II, so he can stop flying missions.
04. "DAY-O" - a traditional Jamaican folk song (also known as "The Banana Boat Song") which he co-wrote and recorded while a founding member of the Tarriers folk group. The song became a hit for Harry Belafonte.
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Post by ellynmacgregor2024 on Jul 8, 2023 0:05:26 GMT
A.* ARGO - One of several films for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor B. BROOKLYN, New York - place of his birth, March 26, 1934 C. CATCH-22 in which he played Captain Yossarian - a man trying desperately to be certified insane during World War II, so he can stop flying missions. D. "DAY-O" - a traditional Jamaican folk song (also known as "The Banana Boat Song") which he co-wrote and recorded while a founding member of the Tarriers folk group. The song became a hit for Harry Belafonte. E. EDWARD Scissorhands - Classic 1990 fantasy in which he portrayed "Bill" *Sorry about the numbers. I was coming down with a cold (which I still have) when I started this thread, so one shouldn't be surprised by that bit of weirdness! ![[smug]](http://storage.proboards.com/6870873/images/nbaYEHtCQTvsJrLOFoyb.gif) |
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Post by Pippen on Jul 8, 2023 3:16:14 GMT
Time to switch to a more-recently deceased classic actor.
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: ALAN ARKIN (R.I.P.)
A.* ARGO - One of several films for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor
B. BROOKLYN, New York - place of his birth, March 26, 1934
C. CATCH-22 in which he played Captain Yossarian - a man trying desperately to be certified insane during World War II, so he can stop flying missions.
D. "DAY-O" - a traditional Jamaican folk song (also known as "The Banana Boat Song") which he co-wrote and recorded while a founding member of the Tarriers folk group. The song became a hit for Harry Belafonte.
E. EDWARD Scissorhands - Classic 1990 fantasy in which he portrayed "Bill"
F. "From the Second City" - his Broadway debut for which he wrote lyrics and sketches
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Post by ellynmacgregor2024 on Jul 8, 2023 4:31:10 GMT
A.* ARGO - One of several films for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor
B. BROOKLYN, New York - place of his birth, March 26, 1934
C. CATCH-22 in which he played Captain Yossarian - a man trying desperately to be certified insane during World War II, so he can stop flying missions.
D. "DAY-O" - a traditional Jamaican folk song (also known as "The Banana Boat Song") which he co-wrote and recorded while a founding member of the Tarriers folk group. The song became a hit for Harry Belafonte.
E. EDWARD Scissorhands - Classic 1990 fantasy in which he portrayed "Bill"
F. "From the Second City" - his Broadway debut for which he wrote lyrics and sketches
G. GEORGE Aaronov - Character he played in Glengarry Glen Ross.
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Post by Bluesman on Jul 8, 2023 19:27:00 GMT
A.* ARGO - One of several films for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor
B. BROOKLYN, New York - place of his birth, March 26, 1934
C. CATCH-22 in which he played Captain Yossarian - a man trying desperately to be certified insane during World War II, so he can stop flying missions.
D. "DAY-O" - a traditional Jamaican folk song (also known as "The Banana Boat Song") which he co-wrote and recorded while a founding member of the Tarriers folk group. The song became a hit for Harry Belafonte.
E. EDWARD Scissorhands - Classic 1990 fantasy in which he portrayed "Bill"
F. "From the Second City" - his Broadway debut for which he wrote lyrics and sketches
G. GEORGE Aaronov - Character he played in Glengarry Glen Ross.
H. HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER, THE - (1968) He earned his second Best Actor Oscar nomination for playing the deaf-mute John Singer.
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Post by Pippen on Sept 18, 2023 0:36:38 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: ALAN ARKIN (R.I.P.)
A. ARGO - One of several films for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor
B. BROOKLYN, New York - place of his birth, March 26, 1934
C. CATCH-22 in which he played Captain Yossarian - a man trying desperately to be certified insane during World War II, so he can stop flying missions.
D. "DAY-O" - a traditional Jamaican folk song (also known as "The Banana Boat Song") which he co-wrote and recorded while a founding member of the Tarriers folk group. The song became a hit for Harry Belafonte.
E. EDWARD Scissorhands - Classic 1990 fantasy in which he portrayed "Bill"
F. "From the Second City" - his Broadway debut for which he wrote lyrics and sketches
G. GEORGE Aaronov - Character he played in Glengarry Glen Ross.
H. HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER, THE - (1968) He earned his second Best Actor Oscar nomination for playing the deaf-mute John Singer.
I. IN-LAWS, The - he played Dr. Sheldon Kornpett
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Post by ellynmacgregor2024 on Sept 18, 2023 0:52:10 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: ALAN ARKIN (R.I.P.)
A. ARGO - One of several films for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor
B. BROOKLYN, New York - place of his birth, March 26, 1934
C. CATCH-22 in which he played Captain Yossarian - a man trying desperately to be certified insane during World War II, so he can stop flying missions.
D. "DAY-O" - a traditional Jamaican folk song (also known as "The Banana Boat Song") which he co-wrote and recorded while a founding member of the Tarriers folk group. The song became a hit for Harry Belafonte.
E. EDWARD Scissorhands - Classic 1990 fantasy in which he portrayed "Bill"
F. "From the Second City" - his Broadway debut for which he wrote lyrics and sketches
G. GEORGE Aaronov - Character he played in Glengarry Glen Ross.
H. HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER, THE - (1968) He earned his second Best Actor Oscar nomination for playing the deaf-mute John Singer.
I. IN-LAWS, The - he played Dr. Sheldon Kornpett
J. JAKOB THE LIAR - 1999 film in which he played "Frankfurter" (Well, hot dog!)
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Post by Pippen on Sept 18, 2023 1:30:01 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: ALAN ARKIN (R.I.P.)
A. ARGO - One of several films for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor
B. BROOKLYN, New York - place of his birth, March 26, 1934
C. CATCH-22 in which he played Captain Yossarian - a man trying desperately to be certified insane during World War II, so he can stop flying missions.
D. "DAY-O" - a traditional Jamaican folk song (also known as "The Banana Boat Song") which he co-wrote and recorded while a founding member of the Tarriers folk group. The song became a hit for Harry Belafonte.
E. EDWARD Scissorhands - Classic 1990 fantasy in which he portrayed "Bill"
F. "From the Second City" - his Broadway debut for which he wrote lyrics and sketches
G. GEORGE Aaronov - Character he played in Glengarry Glen Ross.
H. HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER, THE - (1968) He earned his second Best Actor Oscar nomination for playing the deaf-mute John Singer.
I. IN-LAWS, The - he played Dr. Sheldon Kornpett
J. JAKOB THE LIAR - 1999 film in which he played "Frankfurter" (Well, hot dog!)
K. KLEIN, Arnie ... his role in Marley & Me
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Post by Pippen on Oct 1, 2023 3:48:11 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: ALAN ARKIN (R.I.P.)
A. ARGO - One of several films for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor
B. BROOKLYN, New York - place of his birth, March 26, 1934
C. CATCH-22 in which he played Captain Yossarian - a man trying desperately to be certified insane during World War II, so he can stop flying missions.
D. "DAY-O" - a traditional Jamaican folk song (also known as "The Banana Boat Song") which he co-wrote and recorded while a founding member of the Tarriers folk group. The song became a hit for Harry Belafonte.
E. EDWARD Scissorhands - Classic 1990 fantasy in which he portrayed "Bill"
F. "From the Second City" - his Broadway debut for which he wrote lyrics and sketches
G. GEORGE Aaronov - Character he played in Glengarry Glen Ross.
H. HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER, THE - (1968) He earned his second Best Actor Oscar nomination for playing the deaf-mute John Singer.
I. IN-LAWS, The - he played Dr. Sheldon Kornpett
J. JAKOB THE LIAR - 1999 film in which he played "Frankfurter" (Well, hot dog!)
K. KLEIN, Arnie ... his role in Marley & Me
L. LITTLE Miss Sunshine - he won a supporting actor Oscar for his role as Edwin Hoover
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Post by ellynmacgregor2024 on Dec 19, 2023 4:44:39 GMT
Time for a new actor! In honor of the anniversary of his birth today (Dec. 18, 1917):
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: OSSIE DAVIS
A. AMERICAN Experience - 1993 TV series for which he narrated one episode.
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Post by Pippen on Dec 19, 2023 4:50:16 GMT
Time for a new actor! In honor of the anniversary of his birth today (Dec. 18, 1917):
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: OSSIE DAVIS
A. AMERICAN Experience - 1993 TV series for which he narrated one episode.
B. BROADWAY's Tony Awards: in 1958 as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Musical) for "Jamaica", and in 1970 as co-author of the book for Best Musical nominee "Purlie".
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Post by ellynmacgregor2024 on Jan 5, 2024 8:39:19 GMT
Time for another re-start! In honor of a lovely and versatile actress who passed away 4 January 2024:
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: GLYNIS JOHNS
A. ANOTHER Time, ANOTHER Place - 1958 film in which she portrayed Kay Trevor
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Post by Pippen on Jan 7, 2024 18:31:21 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: GLYNIS JOHNS
A. ANOTHER Time, ANOTHER Place - 1958 film in which she portrayed Kay Trevor
B. BORN: October 5, 1923 in Pretoria, South Africa
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