List # 2 of Some of My Favorite Actors !

List # 2 of Some of My Favorite Actors ! http://www.imdb.com/list/8Za5bxtVpSY/ Here is my second list of some of my favorites! Hope you remember these also! :) Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:40:53 GMT Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:02:05 GMT Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:57:09 GMT Andrew Divoff http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0228678/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0228678/ Born to a Venezuelan mother and a Russian father on July 2, 1955, in San Tome, Venezuela. He stands 6'1" Reads, writes and speaks 9 languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Romanian, Catalan, Portuguese and Russian. Lived in the Catalan coast town of Vilassar de Mar from 1973 to 1977, where he learnt to speak Catalan. He worked as a tourist guide in the Costa Brava. Has a scar on his right eyebrow. He and Ilia Volok have both played Russian antagonists for Harrison Ford in two movies. In Air Force One (1997), Volokh and Divoff both played Russian terrorists who tried to kill Ford's character of "The President of the U.S.". In Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), they both played Russians who also attacked Ford's character of "Indiana Jones". Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:41:30 GMT Tom Berenger http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000297/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000297/ Thomas Michael Moore was born May 31, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Was considered for the role of Jack Tripper on "Three's Company" (1976). Turned down the part of Det. Sonny Crockett on "Miami Vice" (1984). The studio was hoping to land a big star, and also approached Nick Nolte and Jeff Bridges. Graduated from the University of Missouri, where he majored in journalism. (On playing bad guys) "I enjoy playing them. I find something human in them, with the exception of Looking for Mr. Goodbar. It was such a slimy character with no redeeming qualities. To me it was like playing Charles Manson. I had nightmares after I finished shooting it. I felt dirty. Bad guys are interesting, even if you don't like them." Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:58:57 GMT Richard Gere http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000152/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000152/ Richard Tiffany Gere stands 5'11" He is very active in AIDS fundraising. Turned down the role of Gordon Gekko in Wall Street (1987). Has since said that is the role he regrets passing on the most. In the three films that made him a star, Days of Heaven (1978), American Gigolo (1980), and An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), his role had been turned down by John Travolta. Is President of The Gere Foundation, founded in 1991. The non-profit organization focusing on international humanitarian issues, with emphasis on Tibet. Visited Kosovo's fugitives in F.Y.R.O.M., during the Kosovo crisis in 1999. On the November 16, 2007 episode of "LIVE! with Kelly" (1988) (aka "Live with Regis & Kelly"), he cleared up the fact he is not vegetarian but has not eaten red meat for 30 years. When the Chinese Government asked Gere to one of their film festivals, Gere would go attend two conditions: 1. That he was allowed to bring his own interpreter and 2. That he would stay in Taipei, Taiwan during his visit. The government agreed and Gere went to the festival. A Buddhist for over a decade, Gere was banned from the Oscars once after making anti-China comments on the air at the 1993 ceremony. An accomplished pianist and music writer; in fact, he composed and performed the piano solo featured in Pretty Woman (1990) and played all his instruments in The Cotton Club(1984) Has said:"When I am there [Tibet], I am very happy. The Tibetans radiate. They literally send out light. His Holiness [the The Dalai Lama] generates love and compassion to every human being. He has committed himself to that. I haven't made that leap yet. I haven't given up self-aspiration. I still love making movies." Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:41:13 GMT Jeff Fahey http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001194/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001194/ The Actor With the Eskimo/Husky eyes is none other than Jeffrey Fahey who was born on November 29 , 1952. In Olean, New York, USA . He stands 6 ft even. He is one of 13 children! He left home at the age of seventeen and subsequently hitchhiked to Alaska, backpacked through Europe and worked in an Israeli kibbutz, among many other adventures. Spent time trekking through the Himalayas and Afghanistan in his younger years while traveling around the world. Often travels to Kabul, Afghanistan, where he has been supporting an orphanage for several years. Was once a vacuum cleaner salesman, encyclopedia salesman, and a trainer in a health club. Was invited to take ballet and instantly caught the bug. Despite being at the advanced age of 25, he won a full scholarship to dance with the Joffrey Ballet in New York City. Danced with the Joffrey ballet for three years. Taught ballroom dancing. He owns his own production company under the banner Tyree Productions, which he is partners in with his 5 brothers. He is the co-founder of the American Road Production Workshop Series at the Raft Theatre in New York, and participates in the Writers' & Directors' Workshops there. He is a partner in a construction company and a film grips group called "Black Sheep Grips." He joined the cast of "Lost" (2004) in 2008 and is working with two former co-stars, Josh Holloway, with whom he worked in Cold Heart (2001), and Naveen Andrews, with whom he worked in Grindhouse (2007). (Making so many movies at once on a regular basis): "I got used to it quickly, because it's an easier job than what I was doing. I was making four or five films a year, mostly independent films, around the world. Out of the 41 films I've done, maybe seven of them have been studio films, I had an easy gig. So I would go from film to film. And there would be a new crew, new actors, new directors, new producers, new locations, some much worse than others. I'm not complaining about the work; I'm just saying that having a nice trailer on the set, a nice hotel, and a studio and a network behind your show is a lot easier than wondering why your tent is leaking. (On appearing on the new TV show "The Marshall"): "All my buddies over the years, like Kevin Costner and the guys -- I see 'em go here, I see 'em go there -- but I just do my work. And now this. People say it's going to change your life. I tell them that it's always changing anyway". Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT Matthias Hues http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0400117/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0400117/ Imposing and muscular with long, blond hair 6'5" Matthias Hues was born on February 14 1959, in Waltrop, Germany. Champion martial artist who holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and he is also skilled in kickboxing. His great-grandfather was impresario Englebert Humperdinck, who composed the opera "Hansel & Gretel". I remember him in alot of action movies in the early 90's. I especially became a fan of his after "Dark Angel" (aka I Come in Peace) from then on more of the same but who cares? He delivers every time. I like how such a big and tall man can be so flexible and limber and not look like a "goofball" giving big & tall men everywhere a good name! Thanx Matt! :) [About life in Germany] "It was very safe, but strict. I grew up on a ranch with no TV. I had the best childhood a kid could have. Schools are high pressure in Germany, with very high standards. Everyone is expected to go from high school to college, to University. Dropping out is considered professional suicide. In the U.S., even without college you can become a multimillionaire. That is hardly the case in Germany." [on his movie opponents] "Billy Blanks, Gary Daniels, and actually Don Wilson, all are hard hitters and possess great skills. Dolph Lundgren is a tough guy too, give his size and strength. And Stone Cold Steve Austin could be a real challenge, I've seen him in the gym a couple of times, he is a tough guy for sure." Has also said: "Yes, I love sports, and it all came from my childhood. My father used to take me to track and field when I was just 12 years old. And I just ran around the track all day, watched other athletes train, and soon started to focus on pentathlon. Weightlifting came on later, since you have to have strength for all these workouts. So, when I saw them doing kickboxing in a gym nearby, I decided to join as well. And just like that, martial arts stayed with me for the rest of my life. When you start off early, at a young age, it becomes your second nature." Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:10:46 GMT David Keith http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001418/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001418/ Not to be confused with another great actor Keith David. David "The Deek" Keith was born on May 8, 1954. he stands 6ft even. Is best remembered as Richard Gere's ill-fated friend in "An Officer and a Gentleman" (1982). Did an impressive turn as a redneck racist earlier in "The Great Santini" (1979)with Robert Duvall. Is actually one of the few actors who has done a good Elvis.(kinda looks like Kurt Russell's Elvis) Like in the movie "Heartbreak Hotel" He is also real good in playing bad guys like in "White of the Eye"(1987) and "Desperate Motive"(1993) He was college friends with Bill Bates, who played sixteen years for the Dallas Cowboys. He was seen on the sidelines of many Cowboys games during Bates career. He is on the national advisory board for the National Association to Protect Children (http://www.protect.org) and lobbies on behalf of stronger penalties for crimes against children. Has been married to Nancy Clark since 2000. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:40:39 GMT James Russo http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0751638/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0751638/ James Vincent Russo was born on April 23 1953 in New York City, New York, USA. He stands 5'10". Has two older brothers, Daniel and Thomas. In the late 1980s People Magazine reported erroneously that Russo is an only child. Attended the High School of Art & Design in New York City. Worked as a cab driver for three years and a gravedigger before becoming an actor. Member of the jury at the Beverly Hills film festival along with Billy Zane, Martin Vartanov, Corbin Bernsen, Robert Davi, Elisa Donovan. Has been married to Bettina Russo since 1995. They have two children. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:48:12 GMT Jeremy Sisto http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005438/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005438/ Deep baritone voiced Jeremy Merton Sisto was born on October 6 1974 in Grass Valley, California, USA . He stands 6'2". He was named after the Trappist philosopher, Thomas Merton. Father, Dick Sisto, became a jazz musician and educator (his instrument is the vibes) who, at one point, was part of the Chicago jazz scene. He later hosted jazz shows on Louisville radio (WFPK). Jeremy's mother, Reedy Gibbs, is an actress. Lived the first few years of his life in a rock house without electricity or plumbing built on 20 acres of land by his parents in the lower Sierra Nevada mountains. His parents divorced when he was 4. At the age of 8, while living in Chicago, Jeremy and his older sister, Meadow Sisto, began auditioning for theater roles. The Goodman Theatre hired them both for a production of "House Not Meant to Stand". Another production, "Galileo", in 1987, had Jeremy appearing with Brian Dennehy and a young Johnny Galecki. He worked at a Subway sandwich shop briefly before entering films. Played "Jesus" in the TV film, Jesus (1999) (TV), and a demon in Hideaway (1995). Won the 2004 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for "Best Featured Performance" for his work in the play "Take Me Out". Has been married twice, 1st to Marisa Ryan (30 August 1993 - 21 June 2002) (divorced) and now to Addie Lane (13 October 2009 - present) They have 2 children. His first album under the name "Escape Tailor" comes out early spring 2012. he writes the music and lyrics, plays guitar, sings, and produces. Has said:"I tend to (get cast) as dark characters, and I'm more drawn to those characters anyway - they're usually more interesting. Plus, I got this deep voice from my father, and the combination of the timbre of my voice and my inflections tends to make people feel that there's some darkness there." And also: "When I was a kid, I liked Superman. When I got a little older, I liked Wolverine. And then I found girls"