celebrities
Top celebrities in the geek entertainment and comic convention business. Our favorite geek advocates.
Dean Stockwell: Celebrating a career that spanned a lifetime
Oscar and Emmy-nominated actor Dean Stockwell passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the age of 85. The iconic entertainer began his seven-decade acting career as a child who was age 7. His first appearance was on Broadway in 1943, in “The Innocent Voyage.” He later had major roles in films including “A Long Day’s Journey Into Night” in 1962 and “Blue Velvet” in 1986. He might be best known for making his mark in television, as the cigar-smoking Al Calavicci on the hit science fiction series “Quantum Leap,”
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Kate Linder: Celebrating Esther Valentine
Kate Linder is a classic Kate Linder is an actress from the classic days of the number one CBS soap opera. She began portraying Esther Valentine the maid of Katherine Chancellor (Jeannie Cooper) on The Young and the Restless in 1982. Next year in 2022, she will have been associated with the CBS soap for 40 years. As Esther Linder was at times seen a comic relief but she was a joy each time she was ina a scene. This was especially true when she got into sparring matches with Jill Abbott Atkinson (Jess Walton).
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
4 Nollywood Stars You Didn't Know Are From Gabon
Nollywood is filled with some of the most talented actors and actresses. Because Nollywood is the Nigerian movie and television industry, it is easy to assume that everybody within the industry is 100% Nigerian. However, that is in fact not the case.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
The Bold and the Beautiful" All you need to know about Taylor Hayes
Taylor Hayes Journey Dr. Taylor Hayes (Hunter Tylo) is a beloved character on the CBS soap The Bold and the Beautiful. Tylo's alter ego was created by William J. Bell and debuted during the episode dated June 6, 1990, as a new love interest for Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye). Taylor has been on and of the CBS soap for 29 years first exiting in 1994 and returning a few l months later.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Christian LeBlanc shares "Big' news with his fans
Christian LeBlanc Steps Away from Michael Baldwin Christian LeBlanc portrays lawyer Michael Baldwin on The Young and the Restless. His character is currently assisting Amanda Sinclair with a case but otherwise is absent from Genoa City. Fans love this soap vet and are delighted when he appears on the screen. LeBlanc made headlines in 2020 when he allowed his hair to go gray during the pandemic. Soap actors began doing their own hair and when restrictions let up LeBlanc decided to rock his silver mane rather than dye it and the fans love the new look.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
General Hospital Fans Don't Want Jason Killed Off
Jason Morgan is a beloved character General Hospital fans are being very outspoken regarding the alleged firing of Steve Burton from the ABC soap. Viewers are overwhelmingly saying that if Steve goes they want the beloved character to remain in Port Charles. Burton has allegedly taped his last scenes so if he has been killed off there is not much that can be done. Some viewers are saying they do not desire a repeat of the past where Jason disappears and returns with a new face. First, there was Billy Miller being hired in the role, Burton returning as Patient 6 then determined to be the real Jason. Now Drew was presumed dead and is alive and fans are just tired of those scenarios.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Jerry Douglas A Classic Star of The Young and the Restless
Jerry Douglas: The early years The soap world is mourning the death of legendary actor Jerry Douglas who portrayed John Abbott on the CBS soap The Young and the Restless. Douglas died on November just three days shy of his 89th birthday. The veteran soap star was born Gerald Rubenstein in Chelsea, Massachusetts in November 12, 1932 to William Rubenstein and Rose (Silbert) Rubenstein who were Russian Jewish immigrants. He attended law school for eight months before giving it up to pursue an acting career.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Green Acres: The two women who portrayed Doris Ziffel
Green Acres Lives On Green Acres was an American sitcom that ran on CBS from 1965-1971. Barbara Pepper originated the role of Doris Zifel who was married to Fred Ziffel (Hank Patterson) and they were the parents of Arnold the pig. The actress was born Marion Pepper in New York City, to actor David Mitchell "Dave" Pepper, and his wife, Harrietta S. Pepper. Barbara began acting at age 16 with Goldwyn Girls, a musical stock company where she met Lucille Ball and the two became friends.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
CBS confirms Conner Floyd is the New Phillip Chancelor IV
CBS has confirmed that Conner Floyd will indeed be in the role the new Phillip Chancellor IV. Fans began suspecting this was true after Amelia Heinle posted an image where there was a sign welcoming the hero back to Genoa City. Abby has gone through a lot while her husband was missing and the homecoming may not be as glorious as everyone might think. Chance missed Mariah's entire pregnancy and the birth of his son Dominic and all the drama of these first 3 months.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Michael K. Williams | The Man, His Life, His Addiction
Michael K. Williams who was best known for his role as Omar Little on 'The Wire’ died on September 6, 2021. The New York Post and TMZ originally reported his death as a drug overdose due to drug paraphernalia found close to where he died. This was later confirmed by the New York City Chief Medical Examiner who announced that Williams died of acute intoxication by the combined effects of fentanyl, p-floral fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. He was laid to rest on September 14th at the age of only 54.
By Randell Gresham4 years ago in Geeks
The Young and the Restless fans continue to have questions about Chance Chancellor
Those who watch The Young and the Restless have a lot of questions regarding the character Chance Chancellor that date back almost one year ago. Let's take a walk down memory lane and examine the ways the CBS soap has misled viewers.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
