Contemporary Theatre, Film & Television, Volume 22

552 Pages·1999·11.485 MB·English

by  Joshua Kondek

Contemporary
Theatre, Film
and Television
ISSN 0749-064X
Contemporary
Theatre, Film
and Television
A Biographical Guide Featuring Performers,
Directors, Writers, Producers, Designers, Managers,
Choreographers, Technicians, Composers, Executives,
Dancers, and Critics in the United States, Canada,
Great Britain and the World
Joshua Kondek, Editor
Angela Yvonne Jones, Assistant Editor
Volume 22
Includes Cumulative Index Containing References to
Who's Who in the Theatre and Who Was Who in the Theatre
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Joshua Kondek, Editor
Angela Yvonne Jones, Assistant Editor
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Contents
Preface vii
Biographies 1
Cumulative Index
(Including references to
Who's Who in the Theatre and
Who Was Who in the Theatre) 445
v

Preface
Provides Broad, Single-Source Coverage in the Entertainment Field
Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television (CTFT) is a biographical reference series designed to provide stu-
dents, educators, researchers, librarians, and general readers with information on a wide range of entertainment
figures. Unlike single-volume reference works that focus on a limited number of artists or on a specific segment
of the entertainment field, CTFT is an ongoing publication that includes entries on individuals active in the
theatre, film, and television industries. Before the publication of CTFT, information-seekers had no choice but to
consult several different sources in order to locate the in-depth biographical and credit data that makes CTFT's
one-stop coverage the most comprehensive available about the lives and work of performing arts professionals.
Scope
CTFT covers not only performers, directors, writers, and producers, but also behind-the-scenes specialists such
as designers, managers, choreographers, technicians, composers, executives, dancers, and critics from the United
States, Canada, Great Britain, and the world. With over 300 entries in CTFT 22, the series now provides biogra-
phies on approximately 9,300 people involved in all aspects of theatre, film, and television.
CTFT gives primary emphasis to people who are currently active. New entries are prepared on major stars as well
as those who are just beginning to win acclaim for their work. CTFT also includes entries on personalities who
have died but whose work commands lasting interest.
Compilation Methods
CTFT editors identify candidates for inclusion in the series by consulting biographical dictionaries, industry
directories, entertainment annuals, trade and general interest periodicals, newspapers, and online databases.
Entries are compiled from published biographical sources and then mailed to the listees or their agents for review
and verification.
Revised Entries
To ensure CTFT's timeliness and comprehensiveness, entries from previous volumes, as well as from Gale
Research's Who's Who in the Theatre, are updated for individuals who have been active enough to require
revision of their earlier biographies. Such individuals will merit revised entries as often as there is substantial new
information to provide. Obituary notices for deceased entertainment personalities already listed in CTFT are also
published.
Accessible Format Makes Data Easy to Locate
CTFT entries, modeled after those in Gale's highly regarded Contemporary Authors series, are written in a clear,
readable style designed to help users focus quickly on specific facts. The following is a summary of the informa-
tion found in CTFT sketches:
ENTRY HEADING: the form of the name by which the listee is best known.
VII
PERSONAL: full or original name; dates and places of birth and death; family data; col-
leges attended, degrees earned, and professional training; political and religious affilia-
tions when known; avocational interests.
ADDRESSES: home, office, agent, publicist and/or manager addresses.
CAREER: tagline indicating principal areas of entertainment work; resume of career posi-
tions and other vocational achievements; military service.
MEMBER: memberships and offices held in professional, union, civic, and social organi-
zations.
AWARDS, HONORS: theatre, film, and television awards and nominations; literary and
civic awards; honorary degrees.
CREDITS: comprehensive title-by-title listings of theatre, film, and television appearance
and work credits, including roles and production data as well as debut and genre infor-
mation.
RECORDINGS: album, single song, video, and taped reading releases; recording labels
and dates when available.
WRITINCS: title-by-title listing of plays, screenplays, scripts, and musical compositions
along with production information; books, including autobiographies, and other publica-
tions.
ADAPTATIONS: a list of films, plays, and other media which have been adapted from the
listee's work.
SIDELIGHTS: favorite roles; portions of agent-prepared biographies or personal state-
ments from the listee when available.
OTHER SOURCES: books and periodicals where interviews or feature stories can be
found.
Access Thousands of Entries Using CTFT's Cumulative Index
Each volume of CTFT contains a cumulative index to the entire series. As an added feature, this index also
includes references to all seventeen editions of Who's Who in the Theatre and to the four-volume compilation
Who Was Who in the Theatre.
Available in Electronic Format
Online. Recent volumes of CTFT are available online as part of the Gale Biographies (GALBIO) database acces-
sible through LEXIS-NEXIS. For more information, contact LEXIS-NEXIS, P.O. Box 933, Dayton, OH 45401-
0933; phone [phone], toll-free: 800-543-6862.
Suggestions Are Welcome
Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television is intended to serve as a useful reference tool for a wide audience, so
comments about any aspect of this work are encouraged. Suggestions of entertainment professionals to include
in future volumes are also welcome. Send comments and suggestions to: The Editor, Contemporary Theatre,
Film and Television, Gale Group, 27500 Drake Rd., Farmington Hills, Ml 48331-3535; call toll-free at 1-800-
877-GALE.
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Contemporary Theatre, Film and
Television
Indicates that a listing has been compiled from secondary sources believed to be reliable, but has not been personally
verified for this edition by the listee.
Nancy Osborne, The Pickle, Columbia Home Video,
1993.
AARON, Caroline 1954-
Voice of Dr. Marcia Fieldstone, Sleepless in Seattle,
PERSONAL TriStar, 1993.
Voice of hotline caller, Mixed Nuts (also known as
Born August 7, 1954, in Richmond, VA. Education: Lifesavers), TriStar, 1994.
Graduated from Catholic University of America. Elaine, A Modern Affair (also known as Mr. #247),
Tara Releasing, 1994.
Career: Actress. Appeared at Eugene O'Neill Woman in restaurant, Big Night, Samuel Goldwyn,
Playwright's Conference and Berkshire Theatre Fes- 1996.
tival. Louise Finley, House Arrest, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/
United Artists, 1996.
Awards, Honors: Dramalogue Award and Helen Gallerist, White Lies, Buena Vista, 1996.
Hayes Award, both 1994, for The Sisters Rosensweig. Doris, Deconstructing Harry, Fine Line Features, 1997.
Dinner and Driving, Argonaut Pictures, 1997.
CREDITS Lucille Kaufman, Primary Colors, Universal, 1998.
Venessa, There's No Fish Food in Heaven, Storm
Film Appearances: Entertainment, 1998.
Martha, Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean,
Jimmy Dean, Viacom, 1982. Also appeared in Nick of Time.
Waitress, Baby, It's You, Paramount, 1983.
Makeup woman, Without a Trace, Twentieth Cen- Television Appearances; Movies:
tury-Fox, 1983. Dolly, Dead and Alive—The Race for Gus Farace (also
Randy Sue Carter, The Brother from Another Planet, known as Mob Justice), ABC, 1991.
Cinecom International, 1984. Abby, Dad, the Angel, and Me, The Family Channel,
Judith, Heartburn, Paramount, 1986. 1995.
Janine, O. C. and Stiggs, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, "The Boys Next Door/' Hallmark Hall of Fame, CBS,
1987. 1996.
Interviewer, Anna, Vestron Pictures/Magnus Films, Robin Zimmer, Weapons of Mass Distraction, HBO,
1987. 1997.
Petty Marsh secretary, Working Girl, Twentieth Cen-
tury-Fox, 1988. Television Appearances; Specials:
Barbara, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Orion, 1989. Canned Ham: Deconstructing Harry, Comedy Cen-
Sue, Alice, Orion, 1990. tral, 1997.
Marge, EdwardSdssorhands, Twentieth Century-Fox,
1990. Television Appearances; Episodic:
Martha Ingels, This Is My Life, Twentieth Century- Susan, "God Bless the Child/' Law and Order, NBC,
Fox, 1992. 1991.
Dinner party guest, Husbands and Wives, TriStar, Valerie Walker, "Point of View/' Law and Order,
1992. NBC, 1992.