Your Daily Shot Of Pop Culture
River Phoenix was one of the most talented actors of his generation, on Halloween night 1993 he shocked movie fans around the world when he died from a drug overdose aged only 23
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Jeff Goldblum is a film, TV, and stage actor known for his roles in work like ‘The Fly,’ ‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘Will & Grace’, and ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ turns 71 today
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Twice nominated for an Academy Award, the Danish-American actor Viggo Mortensen became popular by playing Aragorn in “The Lord Of The Rings” but long before that he starred in a string of hit movies and TV shows in a career now spanning for over three decades
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He was the first Hollywood “moody, sensitive young man”, and indeed, without Clift, there would not be a James Dean, not as we know it. We look back at his life and career
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A brief look back at the career of Harry Anderson, the three-time Emmy nominee for his role as Judge Harry Stone in ‘Night Court’, born 71 years ago today
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Australian actor Hugh Jackman is best known for portraying Logan in the X-Men movie series, today he turns 55
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Paul Hogan’s 1980’s role of Crocodile Dundee it’s still present on everyone’s imagery, we look back briefly at the life and career of the Australian actor as he turns 84 today
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Today marks the 68th anniversary of James Dean’s death. We look back at his short life and career and find what still makes him relevant to this day
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Paul Newman rose to fame during the 1950’s as one of Hollywood’s most talented actors, that together with his good looks earned him worldwide fame, he passed away on this day in 2008
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The son of Hollywood royalty, Michael Douglas built a solid career and name for himself without having to live in the shadow of his parent’s success and over the last 50 years he has done some of the Cinema’s history most memorable movies and iconic characters
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During the 1980’s, Mickey Rourke was the biggest sex symbol in Hollywood, landing in several roles of successful erotic or that featured erotic scenes movies and also roles that often reflect his real life, between boxing, ups, downs, and Hollywood
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During the 1980’s the actor born Carlos Estévez rose to prominence as one of the most promising young actors of his generation starring in movies as “Platoon” and “Wall Street”
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Over the last two decades the actor, comedian and musician Jack Black became one of the most successful and in demand actors of Hollywood
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Jason Priestley became worldwide famous during the early 1990’s when he played the role of teenager Brandon Walsh on the hit TV series “Beverly Hills, 90210” which turned him into a teen idol
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Best known as his alter ego, Pee-wee Herman, actor and comedian Paul Reubens was born on this day in 1952
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Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård has became one of the most recognizable and popular actors over the two decades by appearing and landing notable roles on series such as “True Blood”
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During the 1980’s, actor Steve Guttenberg starred in a string of memorable movies including the “Police Academy” series. We look back at his career
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River Phoenix was one of the most promising and talented actors of his generation, the young Hollywood star who prematurely left us aged only 23, was born 53 years ago today
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Christian Slater came to prominence during the 1980’s mostly through teen oriented movies, and was included in the famous “brat pack” actors at the time
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Sean Penn owns two academy awards and one of the 1980’s most infamous marriages, when in 1985 he and Madonna started a controversial relationship that even led him to jail. Today he turns 63 and we look back at his life and career
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A brilliant and acclaimed actor, Robert De Niro has written several pages in movie history since the 1970’s when he first got noticed with his memorable role of the young Vito Corleone in the 1974 “The Godfather Part II”. We look back at his Top 10 Best Roles today that he turns 80
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Danny Bonaduce was born on August 13, 1959. The child actor first appeared on television in commercials and on such shows as Bewitched and Mayberry R.F.D. Cast as the wise-cracking Danny Partridge, he shot to stardom as part of the hit show The Partridge Family in 1970.
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Initially, Haley was not the actor that had been cast to play that iconic role of Tin Man in “The Wizard of Oz”, the role that gave him an enduring Hollywood legend status
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From Spain to Hollywood, Antonio Banderas is one of the world’s most prolific actors. We look back at his Top 10 movies today that he turns 63
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The actor has been a familiar face in the big screen and TV since the 1960’s when he appeared in the western classic “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”
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Wayne Knight’s signature role remains that of Newman in “Seinfeld”, but he also has starred in several Hollywood blockbusters throughout his career and given voice to animated characters
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The actor that from an early age seemed to be doomed to a troubled life and suddenly found his place in life as an actor, becoming a Hollywood legend
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The Spanish-Irish origin actor Martin Sheen got worldwide famous for his role as Captain Benjamin L. Willard in Coppola’s 1979 “Apocalypse Now”, but he started his career during the early 1960’s in several hit TV shows
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With his acting debut at age 14 as John Connor in the 1991 blockbuster “Terminator 2” Edward Furlong sky rocketed to international popularity, but in recent years he has struggling to get back the Hollywood spot he once held
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Peter O’Toole rose to international stardom with the 1962 epic “Lawrence of Arabia” and holds the record for the most Oscar nominated actor without a win
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Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian who created the iconic character Pee-wee Herman, died Sunday night after a private bout of cancer. He was 70. “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” wrote Reubens in a statement posted to Instagram after his death.
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Dom DeLuise popularity as an actor and comedian peaked during the 1970’s, appearing in several comedy movies with Mel Brooks and also often co-starring Burt Reynolds. DeLuise was born on this day in 1933
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One of the most iconic actors of all time, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s presence in a movie is a guarantee to be a blockbuster. Look back at his Top 10 Movies today that he turns 76
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The popularity of the 1988 “Young Einstein” propelled Yahoo Serious to a short lived stardom, the turns 70 today
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Emil Jannings, who played memorable roles in “Faust” and “The Blue Angel” was the first to ever receive an Academy Award for Best Actor, but his political ties and ideology put an end to his popularity
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Woody Harrelson, turning 62 today, rose to fame in the 1980’s as the barman Woody Boyd in the hit TV series “Cheers” but it was his roles in controversial movies such as “Natural Born Killers” and “The People Vs. Larry Flynt” that solidified his acting career
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John Leguizamo is one of the most familiar faces on the big screen since the 1990’s, starring in several hit movies since his role as Luigi in the 1993 “Super Mario Bros”, but before that the Colombian actor had some appearances in memorable 1980’s TV series and music videos
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William Dafoe, the highly prolific and awarded actor was born on July 22, 1955. He is one of the most recognized faces in the big screen and one of our favorite actors and today that he turns 68, take a look at his Top 5 Movies
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Josh Holloway is mostly remembered for his role of Sawyer on the hit TV series “Lost”, but the actor who started his career modeling for big brands and designers, also makes an appearance on a very famous 90’s Rock music video
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Frank Whaley’s character Brett on the 1994 Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction”, remains one of the most memorable in the movie, the actor has appeared on several serious hit movies during the late 1980’s and 1990’s including “Field of Dreams”, “The Doors”, “Born On The Fourth Of July” and “JFK”
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Jared Padalecki became in recent years a familiar face for TV fans for his role as Sam Winchester on the cult serie “Supernatural”. The actor turns 41 today
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Donald Sutherland is regarded by several media outlets and movie critics as one of the best actors who have never been nominated for an Academy Award
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Corey Feldman had a successful acting career during the 1980’s, playing in some of the decades most iconic movies including “Gremlins”, “The Lost Boys” and “Stand By Me”
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Charles Laughton’s early discreet film career took him to Broadway and then Hollywood where since the 1930’s he starred in several of Hollywood’s Golden Age classics
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One of the most prolific actors over the last 4 decades, Julian Sands leaves behind a legacy filled with memorable and iconic roles and characters
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Regarded as the creator of the modern broad film farces and comedic parodies, the legendary Mel Brooks turns 97
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Musician, singer and actor, Chris Isaak, gained worldwide projection also due to his hit songs such as “Wicked Game” and his extensive collaboration with David Lynch throughout the years. He turns 67 today
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Actor, singer and comedian, Dean Martin, the voice of “That’s Amore” and member of the “Rat Pack” was born 106 years ago today
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Actor and horror icon Robert Englund turns 76 today. He is best known for playing the fictional serial killer Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street horror films.
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Mark Wahlberg got his start headlining the musical group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, and later became a Hollywood A-lister through starring roles in films like ‘Boogie Nights,’ ‘The Departed’ and ‘The Fighter.’
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Australian actor and singer Jason Donovan scored a string of hit singles during the late 1980’s and early 1990’s including his duet with “Neighbours” co-star Kylie Minogue “Especially for You”. Today he turns 55
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Famous actor and director, Clint Eastwood was born on May 31, 1930. Eastwood has acted in or directed films that have grossed over $3.5 billion. Here are Clint Eastwood’s 5 best films over his 60-year plus career.
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Actor Gary Cooper was born on May 7, 1901, in Helena, Montana. Spanning from the silent film era to the early 1960s, Academy Award-winning actor Gary Cooper built much of his career by playing strong, manly, distinctly American roles.
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Al Pacino rose to fame during the 1970’s when he appeared in the 1972 acclaimed movie “The Godfather” where he portrayed Michael Corleone
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Born 134 years ago, through his screen persona, “The Tramp” aka “Charlot”, Charlie Chaplin became a worldwide icon
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With a remarkable acting career that spanned for over 60 years, the French acting legend Jean-Paul Belmondo was born on this day in 1933
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Billy Dee Williams was born on April 6, 1937, in New York City. Williams became a blockbuster sci-fi legend with his role as Lando Calrissian in “The Empire Strikes Back” & “Return of the Jedi”
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Anthony Perkins was born in New York City, on April 4, 1932, most well-known part as innkeeper Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ (1960). Perkins died on September 12, 1992, in Hollywood, California due to AIDS-related pneumonia.
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Actor Robert Downey Jr. was born on April 4, 1965, in New York City, the son of the avant-garde filmmaker Robert Downey Sr., who is best known for the film “Putney Swope” (1969). The actor is known for roles in a wide variety of films, including ‘Iron Man,’ (2008) ‘The Avengers,’ (2012) ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ (2009) and ‘Chaplin’ (1992).
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Lon Chaney was an actor known for his use of makeup to great effect in such films as ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ and ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame.’
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Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Walken is known for a wide array of screen roles, from ‘The Deer Hunter’ and ‘A View to a Kill’ to ‘Catch Me if You Can’ and ‘Balls of Fury’
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Warren Beatty is an Oscar-winning director and actor known for such films as Bonnie and Clyde, Reds and Heaven Can Wait.
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Quentin Tarantino the famous director, screenwriter, and actor was born on March 27, 1963, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Here are Quentin Tarantino’s 5 best films over his 30-year plus career.
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Patrick Duffy is best known for playing Bobby Ewing on the long-running television series “Dallas”. He also starred on the TV shows “Man from Atlantis” and “Step by Step,” among other roles.
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Actor Rob Lowe rose to fame as a heartthrob in such movies as ‘St. Elmo’s Fire,’ later finding a comfort zone on TV with ‘The West Wing,’ ‘Parks and Recreation’ and ‘The Grinder.’
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American actor Kurt Russell has appeared in action, comedic and dramatic roles. His well-known feature films include Escape from New York and Silkwood.
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Michael Caine is a beloved Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in films like Alfie, Hannah and Her Sisters and the latest Batman incarnations.
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The famous actor John Travolta was born on this day, February 18, 1954, in Englewood, New Jersey. On his 69th birthday, check out the Top 5 John Travolta Movies
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Today we celebrate the movies of Burt Reynolds on what would be his 87th birthday. Here are Reynold’s top 5 best films over his 60-year career.
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Michael C. Hall came to prominence in 2001 when he appeared in the HBO hit series “Six Feet Under” and later as Dexter Morgan in “Dexter”
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The son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, Brandon Lee tragically passed at age 28 during the filming of “The Crow”, on what is considered to be his finest performance
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During the 1930’s Clark Gable skyrocketed to international success by appearing in lead roles in movies such as the 1939 classic “Gone With The Wind”, and his last film was “The Misfits” alongside Marilyn Monroe, released in 1961
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Elijah Wood skyrocketed to international success thanks to his memorable role as Frodo Baggins in “The Lord of the Rings” film trilogy but his screen debut, as a child actor in the late 1980’s, was in an also very popular movie
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Paul Newman rose to fame during the 1950’s as one of Hollywood’s most talented actors, that together with his good looks earned him worldwide fame
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Norman Reedus became one of the most recognizable faces on TV in recent years thanks to the Daryl Dixon character on the hit TV series “The Walking Dead”, he turns 54 today
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Danny was one of the most familiar faces on TV during the 1980’s when he starred on the popular sitcom “Who’s The Boss”, today Danny turns 47
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Ted Lange is best known for his role as ‘nice guy’ bartender Isaac on TV’s “The Love Boat”, the popular TV actor from the 70’s and 80’s turns 75 today
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The veteran and charismatic actor Robert Duvall turns 92 today
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One of the most talented actors of his generation, Val Kilmer came to prominence during the 1980’s in movies such as “Top Gun”, and solidified his career when he played the role of The Doors singer Jim Morrison in 1991
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Brad Pitt is one of the most famous and talented contemporary actors, he has starred in several hit movies in a career that started back in the 1980’s. To celebrate his 59th birthday we picked the Top 5 Brad Pitt movies
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Don Johnson came to prominence during the 1980’s when he starred on the hit TV series “Miami Vice”, he had a very mediatic marriage with actress Melanie Griffith and tried a career as a Pop singer during the 1980’s
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John Malkovich celebrates 69 today, an actor of an unique talent, that for decades has gifted us with his acting diversity, playing villains on blockbusters or historical character or even grabbing roles in obscure European films
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Born into a family of actors, Jeff Bridges has played some of the most famous movie roles over the last 40 years. Today the actor that played The Big Lebowski turns 73
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He will always be remembered as Harry Potter’s Hagrid, but the career of Robbie Coltrane, who passed away yesterday at age 72, was rich in countless memorable roles on film and TV for more than 40 years
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Sidney Poitier was born on February 20, 1927, in Miami, Florida. He became the first African American male Academy Award winner for Best Actor in 1964, receiving the honor for his performance in ‘Lilies of the Field’ 1963.
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During his 60 years career span, Saxon has specialized in roles where he often plays law enforcement officials, police officers or detectives, in action and horror movies including “A Nightmare On Elm Street” and “Enter the Dragon”
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Luke Perry is best known for portraying the “Beverly Hills 90210” character Dylan McKay during the 90’s
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Scott Wilson’s was confirmed to return to “The Walking Dead” reprising his role of Hershel Greene
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The famous actor, director, producer and former American football player, starred in several hit movies throughout a a career that spanned for over 60 years
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Police confirm Actor Harry Anderson was found dead in his Asheville North Carolina home on Monday morning April 16.
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