Landau's breakout role came in 1959 when he was cast in Alfred Hitchcock's renowned thriller, North by Northwest. This role laid the foundation for his subsequent successes in both film and television. He is perhaps most recognized for his role in the acclaimed television series Mission: ...
With a mix of quirkiness and heartfelt sincerity, Gene Wilder became one of the most beloved actors in comedy. His unforgettable roles in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Young Frankenstein, and The Producers made him a true icon. Wilder was frequently cast alongside othe...
We do, however, have words from showrunners JD Payne and Patrick McKay at a recent screening where they discussed the inspirations behind Adar: namely, Claude Rains' Nazi in Alfred Hitchcock's Notorious. "He's a villain who is absolutely ruthless and will kill the woman he loves, but it'...
A Methodist, actor William Christopher (October 20, 1932-December 31, 2016) was best known for playing the kindly and gentle Catholic priest Father Francis Mulcahy, maneuvering amid the secular goings-on of his fellow service members near the Korean War front, on the TV series “MASH.” After...
But it was her role two years later in “Star Wars,” as the beautiful but fiery Princess Leia Organa (a rebel who would never bend to Imperial stormtroopers but would to a scruffy-looking scoundrel) that would cement her star status. No other Hollywood role (including in “The Blues ...
Steven Meisel, Vogue, 1990 David Lachapelle (1963) The AmericanDavid LaChapelle’s passion for photography passion started during his youth, after taking a photography of his mother. It was the greatAndy Warholwho spotted his talent and gave him his first job as a photographer forInterview Magazi...
James Dean, an iconic figure in American cinema, was born on February 8, 1931, in Marion, Indiana. He spent his early life in Fairmount, Indiana, before moving to California with his family. After the untimely death of his mother, he returned to Indiana to live with his aunt and uncle...