Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television: A Biographical Guide Featuring Performers, Directors, Writers, Producers, Designers, Managers, Choreographers, Technicians, Composers, Executives, dan: 46 0787663611, 9780787663612

Citation preview

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

Thomas Riggs, Editor

Volume 46 Includes Cumulative Index Containing References to Who's Who in the Theatre and Who Was Who in the Theatre

GALE*

THOIVISOIM GALE

Detroit • New York • San Diego • San Francisco • Cleveland • New Haven, Conn. • Waterville, Maine • London • Munich

THOIVISOIM TM

GALE

Contemporary Theatre, Film & Television, Vol. 46

Editor Thomas Riggs

Project Editor Michael J. Tyrkus

Editorial Support Services Ryan Cartmill

CTFT Staff Mariko Fujinaka, Laura Gabler, Janice Jorgensen, Annette Petrusso, Susan Risland, Lisa Sherwin, Arlene True, Andrea Votava, Pam Zuber

Editorial Erin Bealmear, Joann Cerrito, Jim Craddock, Steve Cusack, Miranda H. Ferrara, Kristin Hart, Melissa Hill, Margaret Mazurkiewicz, Carol A. Schwartz, Christine Tomassini

Composition and Electronic Capture Carolyn A. Roney

© 2003 by Gale. Gale is an imprint of The Gale Group, Inc., a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.

This publication is a creative work fully protected by all applicable copyright laws, as well as by misappropriation, trade secret, unfair competition, and other applicable laws. The authors and editors of this work have added value to the underlying factual material herein through one or more of the following: unique and original selection, coordination, expression, arrangement, and classification of the information.

Since this page cannot legibly accomodate all copyright notices, the acknowledgments constitute an extension of the copyright notice.

Gale and Design™ and Thomson Learning™ are trademarks used herein under license. For more information, contact The Gale Group, Inc. 27500 Drake Rd. Farmington Hills, Ml 48331-3535 Or you can visit our internet site at http://www.gale.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this work covered by the copyright herein may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, Web distribution, or information storage retrieval systems— without the written permission of the publisher.

For permission to use material from the product, submit your request via the Web at http://www.gale-edit.com/permissions, or you may download our Permissions Request form and submit your request by fax or mail to: Permissions Department The Gale Group, Inc. 27500 Drake Rd. Farmington Hills, Ml 48331-3535 Permissions Hotline:

Manufacturing Stacy L. Melson

While every effort has been made to secure permission to reprint material and to ensure the reliability of the information presented in this publication, the Gale Group neither guarantees the accuracy of the data contained herein nor assumes any responsibility for errors, omissions or discrepancies. Gale accepts no payment for listing; and inclusion in the publication of any organization, agency, institution, publication, service, or individual does not imply endorsment of the editors or publisher. Errors brought to the attention of the publisher and verified to the satisfaction of the publisher will be corrected in future editions.

248-699-8006 or 800-877-4253, ext. 8006 Fax 248-699-8074 or 800-762-4058

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOG CARD NUMBER 84-649371 ISBN 0-7876-6361-1 ISSN 0749-064X

Printed in the United States of America 109876 5 4 3 2 1

Contents

Preface

vii

Biographies

1

Cumulative Index (Including references to Who's Who in the Theatre and Who Was Who in the Theatre)

V

347

Preface Provides Broad, Single-Source Coverage in the Entertainment Field Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television (CTFT) is a biographical reference series designed to provide students, 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 CTFTs 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 229 entries in CTFT 46, the series now provides biographies on approximately 15,430 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. CTFTalso 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. Additionally, the editors of CTFT maintain regular contact with industry advisors and professionals who routinely suggest new candidates for inclusion in the series. Entries are compiled from published biographical sources which are believed to be reliable, but have not been verified for this edition by the listee or their agents.

Revised Entries To ensure CTFTs timeliness and comprehensiveness, entries from previous volumes, as well as from Gale'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 information found in CTFT sketches: ENTRY HEADING: the form of the name by which the listee is best known. PERSONAL: full or original name; dates and places of birth and death; family data; colleges attended, degrees earned, and professional training; political and religious affiliations when known; avocational interests. ADDRESSES: home, office, agent, publicist and/or manager addresses.

vii

CAREER: tagline indicating principal areas of entertainment work; resume of career positions and other vocational achievements; military service. MEMBER: memberships and offices held in professional, union, civic, and social organizations. 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 information. RECORDINGS: album, single song, video, and taped reading releases; recording labels and dates when available. WRITINGS: title-by-title listing of plays, screenplays, scripts, and musical compositions along with production information; books, including autobiographies, and other publications. 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 statements from the listee when available. OTHER SOURCES: books, periodicals, and internet sites where interviews or feature stories can be found.

Access Thousands of Entries Using CTFTs 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 accessible through LEXIS-NEXIS. For more information, contact LEXIS-NEXIS, P.O. Box 933, Dayton, OH 45401-0933; phone (937) 865-6800, 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; or feel free to call toll-free at 1-800877-GALE.

viii

Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television

CREDITS ABDUL, Paula 1962(?)Television Appearances; Specials: The Songwriters Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary ... The Magic of Music, CBS, 1989. The Prince's Trust Gala, TBS, 1989. Mike Tyson—A Portrait of the People's Champion, syndicated, 1989. The Television Academy Hall of Fame, Fox, 1990. America's Dance Honors, ABC, 1990. First Person with Maria Shriver, NBC, 1991. Coca-Cola Pop Music "Backstage Pass to Summer," Fox, 1991. (In archive footage) Everybody Dance Now, PBS, 1991. VH-1 to One: Paula Abdul (documentary), VH1, 1992. Fox/MTV Guide to Summer '92, Fox, 1992. America Bandstand 40th Anniversary Special, ABC, 1992. Paula Abdul: Under My Spell, The Disney Channel, 1993. NBA All-Star Stay in School Jam, TNT and NBC, 1993. Bob Hope: The First 90 Years (also known as Bob Hope: A 90th Birthday Celebration), NBC, 1993. In a New Light '93, ABC, 1993. For Our Children: The Concert, The Disney Channel, 1993. American Bandstand's No. 1 Hits, NBC, 1994. Sinatra: 80 Years My Way, ABC, 1995. Citykids All Star Celebration, ABC, 1996. Host, The WO Greatest Dance Songs, VH1, 2000. Playing the Field: Sports and Sex in America (documentary), HBO, 2000. Everybody Talk About... Pop Music!, MTV, 2001.

PERSONAL

Full name, Paula Julie Abdul; born June 19, 1962 (some sources cite 1963), in San Fernando, CA; daughter of Harry (a livestock dealer) and Lorraine (a classical pianist) Abdul; married Emilio Estevez (an actor), April, 1992 (divorced, 1994); married Brad Beckerman, October 24, 1996 (divorced, 1998). Education: Attended California State University, Northridge, c. 1981-82; studied dance with Joe Tramine and the Bella Lewitzky Company. Addresses: Contact—c/o Atlas Third Rail, 9169 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069. Career: Singer, actress, and choreographer. Was a "Laker Girl" for the Los Angeles Lakers, 1980s; appeared in Diet Coke television commercials, 1989-90; and print advertisements for L.A. Gear and Reebok sneakers, 1990s; first tour as a musical performer, 1991; involved with Dance-Camps for Youth. Awards, Honors: Soul Train Award; American Video Arts Award, choreographer of the year, National Academy of Video Arts and Sciences, 1987; Emmy Award, outstanding achievement in choreography, 1989, for The Trace/ Ullman Show; American Music Awards, pop/rock female artist and dance music artist, both 1989; MTV Music Video Awards, female video and dance video, both 1989, for "Straight Up"; People's Choice Awards, favorite female musical performer, 1990 and 1991; American Music Award, pop/rock female artist, 1991; also won a Grammy Award, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

Television Appearances; Movies: Ellen Collier, Touched by Evil, ABC, 1997. Amy Fuentes, The Waiting Came (also known as Harlequin's The Waiting Game), Showtime, 1998. Denise Walton, Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story, NBC, 1999.

1

ABDUL

Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television • Volume 46

Television Appearances; Series: Judge, American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, Fox, 2002—.

Also appeared as businesswoman, "The Cookie Thief," Chicken Soup for the Soul, PAX. Television Choreographer; Movies: A Smokey Mountain Christmas, ABC, 1986.

Television Appearances; Awards Presentations: The 41st Annual Emmy Awards, Fox, 1989. The 31st Annual Grammy Awards, CBS, 1989. The 1989 MTV Video Music Awards, MTV, 1989. Presenter, The 62nd Annual Academy Awards Presentation, ABC, 1990. The 4th Annual Soul Train Music Awards, syndicated, 1990. The 4th Annual Hollywood Insider Academy Awards Special, USA Network, 1990. Presenter, The 32nd Annual Grammy Awards, CBS, 1990. The 22nd Annual NAACP Image Awards, NBC, 1990. Presenter, The American Music Awards, ABC, 1992. 1991 MTV Video Music Awards, MTV/syndicated, 1991. Presenter, The Walt Disney Company Presents the American Teacher Awards, The Disney Channel, 1992. The 24th Annual NAACP Image Awards, NBC, 1992. Presenter, The American Music Awards, ABC, 1995. 7995 NCLR Bravo Awards, Fox, 1995. Presenter, 9th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, Nickelodeon, 1996. The 23rd Annual American Music Awards, ABC, 1996. Presenter, The 25th Annual American Music Awards, ABC, 1998. Presenter, The 26th Annual American Music Awards, ABC, 1999.

Television Choreographer; Awards Presentations: The American Music Awards, ABC, 1990. The 62nd Annual Academy Awards Presentation, ABC, 1990. Television Choreographer; Series: The Tracey Ullman Show, Fox, 1987. Film Appearances: Sheri, Junior High School, 1981. The Master of Disguise, Columbia, 2002. Film Choreographer: Private School, Universal, 1983. Dragnet, MCA/Universal, 1987. Can't Buy Me Love (also known as Boy Rents Girl), Buena Vista, 1987. The Running Man, TriStar, 1987. Big, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1988. Bull Durham, Orion, 1988. Coming to America (also known as Prince in New York), Paramount, 1988. Action Jackson, Lorimar, 1988. She's Out of Control, Columbia, 1989. The Karate Kid Part III, Columbia, 1989. Dance to Win (also known as City Rhythms, Dance Academy, and War Dancing), Metro-GoldwynMayer, 1989. The Doors, TriStar, 1991. Jerry Maguire, 1996. American Beauty, DreamWorks, 1999. Black Knight, Twentieth Century-Fox, 2001.

Television Appearances; Pilots: Skirts, MTV, 2001. Television Appearances; Episodic: Herself, America's Top 10, 1989. Herself, The Tracey Oilman Show, Fox, 1989. Herself, The Arsenio Hall Show, syndicated, 1989, 1991, 1992, and 1993. Herself, Muppets Tonight!, ABC, 1996. Herself, "Lowenstein's Lament/' Cybill, CBS, 1996. Herself, "Affair/ The Single Guy, NBC, 1996. Herself, Saturday Night Live, NBC, 1998. Herself, "It Happened One Night/' Spin City, ABC, 1998. Herself, Donny & Marie, syndicated, 1999. Herself, "All That Live," All That, Nickelodeon, 1999. Sasha, "Dreamgirl," The Wayans Bros., The WB, 1999. Herself, "Aging, Not So Gracefully," Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, ABC, 1999. Herself, The View, 2001. Herself, The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn, CBS, 2002.

Stage Choreographer: Reefer Madness, Variety Arts Theatre, New York City, 2001. RECORDINGS Albums: Forever Your Girl, Virgin, 1988. Shut Up and Dance, Virgin, 1990. Spellbound, CaptiveA/irgin, 1991. Head Over Heels, Captive/Virgin, 1995. Greatest Hits, 2000. Also contributed to Beverly Hills, 90210: The Soundtrack, Giant. Singles include "Straight Up," "Forever Your Girl," "Cold Hearted," "Opposites Attract, "Rush, Rush," and "The Promise of a New Day."

2

ABRAMS

Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television • Volume 46

Career: Producer, director, writer, actor, and composer. Also creator of film posters, including posters for /'// Do Anything, Columbia, 1994.

Videos: Paula Abdul: Straight Up, Atlantic, 1989. Captivated '92: The Video Collection, A Vision, 1991. Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS, and You, Paramount, 1992. For Our Children, 1993. Get Up and Dance! (also known as Paula Abdul's Get Up and Dance!), Live Home Video, 1994. Dancer, Janet Jackson: Design of the Decade 79867 7996, 1996. Siberian Girl," Michael Jackson: History on Film— Volume II, 1997. (And executive producer) Paula Abdul: Cardio Dance, Anchor Bay, 1998.

CREDITS Film Work: Coproducer, Regarding Henry, Paramount, 1991. Executive producer, Forever Young, Warner Bros., 1992. Producer, The Pallbearer, Miramax, 1996. (As J. J. Abrams) The Suburbans, Ignite Entertainment/ Motion Picture Corporation of America, 1999. (As J. J. Abrams) Producer, Joy Ride (also known as Road Kill), Twentieth Century-Fox, 2001.

Music Videos: Appeared in MC Skat Kat's "Skat Strut"; choreographer for The Jacksons' "Torture," Janet Jackson's "What Have You Done for Me Lately" and "Nasty"; also choreographed music videos for ZZ Top, Duran Duran, and the Pointer Sisters.

Film Appearances: Delivery boy, Regarding Henry, Paramount, 1991. Doug, Six Degrees of Separation, Metro-GoldwynMayer, 1993. Second video photographer, Diabolique, Warner Bros., 1996. (As J. J. Abrams) Rock journalist, The Suburbans, Ignite Entertainment/Motion Picture Corporation of America, 1999.

WRITINGS Songs: (With Kylie Minogue) Cowriter, "Spinning Around," 2000.

Television Work; Series; As J. J. Abrams: Creator and executive producer, Felicity, The WB, 1998—. Theme song performer, Felicity, The WB, 2000. Creator, executive producer, and title designer, Alias, ABC, 2001—.

OTHER SOURCES Books: Catalano, Grace, Paula Abdul: Forever Yours, Penguin (New York), 1990. Ford, M. Thomas, Paula Abdul: Straight Up, Dillon Press (New York), 1992. Zannos, Susan, Paula Abdul: A Real-Life Reader Biography, Mitchell Lane, 1999.

Television Director; Episodic; As J. J. Abrams: "Todd Mulcahy: Parts 1 & 2," Felicity, The WB, 1999. "Truth Be Told/' Alias, ABC, 2001. "Almost Thirty Years," Alias, ABC, 2002. WRITINGS

Periodicals: People Weekly, August 19, 2002.

Screenplays: Taking Care of Business (also known as Filofax), 1991. Regarding Henry, Paramount, 1991. Forever Young, Warner Bros., 1992. Gone Fishin', Buena Vista, 1997. (As J. J. Abrams) Armageddon, Buena Vista, 1998. (As J. J. Abrams) Joy Ride (also known as Road Kill), Twentieth Century-Fox, 2001.

ABRAMS, Jeffrey 1966(). ]. Abrams) PERSONAL Born 1966 in New York, NY; son of Gerald W. Adams (a producer); married; children: two. Education: Attended Sarah Lawrence College.

Film Music: Composer, Nightbeast, 1983.

Addresses: Agent—Endeavor, 9701 Wilshire Blvd., 10th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.

Television Series; As J. J. Abrams: (And theme song) Felicity, The WB, 1998-2001. Theme song, Alias, ABC, 2001—. 3

ADELMAN

Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television • Volume 46 How I Spent My Summer Vacation, ABC, 1993. Will You Marry Me?, ABC, 1994. Will You Marry Me? II, ABC, 1994. Hot Country Jam '94, NBC, 1994. A Busch Gardens/Sea World Summer Celebration, CBS, 1994. American Bandstand's Teen Idols, NBC, 1994. American Bandstand's No. 7 Hits, NBC, 1994. All-New Return of TV Censored Bloopers, NBC, 1994. Will You Marry Me? Ill, ABC, 1995. When Stars Were Kids, NBC, 1995. Sea World/Busch Gardens Party for the Planet, CBS, 1995. All-Star Ultra TV Censored Bloopers, NBC, 1995. All-New All-Star TV Censored Bloopers—Unplugged!, NBC, 1995. We're Having a Baby!, ABC, 1996. Sea World/Busch Cardens Party for the Planet, CBS, 1996. All-Star TV Censored Mega Bloopers, NBC, 1996. All-Star TV Censored Bloopers—Fat Free!, NBC, 1996. All-New All-Star TV Censored Blooper-palooza, NBC, 1996. All-Star TV Censored Tickle Me Bloopers, NBC, 1997. All-Star TV Censored Show Me the Bloopers, NBC, 1997. All-New All-Star TV Censored When Bloopers Attack!, NBC, 1997. Will You Marry Me? IV, ABC, 1998. An All-Star Party for Aaron Spelling, ABC, 1998. More Bloopers, ABC, 1999. Garth Brooks and the Magic of Christmas, NBC, 1999. Bloopers, ABC, 1999. All-Star Bloopers, ABC, 2000. 25 Years of No. 1 Hits: Arista Records' Anniversary Celebration (also known as Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration), NBC, 2000. Classic TV Bloopers, ABC, 2001. All-New Bloopers No. 4, ABC, 2001. Bloopers 5, ABC, 2001. More Classic Bloopers, ABC, 2002.

Television Episodes; As J. J. Abrams: 'Truth Be Told," Alias, ABC, 2001. "So It Begins," Alias, ABC, 2001. (With Vanessa Taylor) "Spirit," Alias, ABC, 2001. (With Daniel Arkin) "The Confession," Alias, ABC, 2002. "Page 47," Alias, ABC, 2002. "Almost Thirty Years," Alias, ABC, 2002.

ACKERMAN,Chantal See AKERMAN,Chantal

ADELMAN, Barry PERSONAL Addresses: Office—Dick Clark Productions, 3003 West Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91505. Career: Producer and writer. Dick Clark Productions, Burbank, CA, senior vice president for creative affairs. CREDITS Television Producer; Specials: (With others) Whatta Year... 1986, ABC, 1986. (With others) Uncensored Channels: TV around the World with George Plimpton, HBO, 1986. (With others) The ABC Fall Preview Special, ABC, 1986. Superstars and Their Moms, ABC, 1987. (With others) Superstars and Their Moms, ABC, 1988. (With others) Super Bloopers & New Practical Jokes (three specials), NBC, 1988. (With others) Friday Night Surprise!, NBC, 1988. America Picks the AH-Time Favorite Movies, ABC, 1988. (With others) Superstars and Their Moms, TBS, 1989. Freedom Festival '89, CBS, 1989. Super Bloopers & New Practical Jokes (four specials), NBC, 1990. The Greatest Practical Jokes of All Time, NBC, 1990. Super Bloopers & New Practical Jokes (two specials), NBC, 1991. Super Bloopers & New Practical Jokes (three specials), NBC, 1992. Super Bloopers & New Practical Jokes, NBC, 1992. A Sea World/Busch Gardens Summer Celebration, CBS, 1993. The Return of TV's Censored Bloopers, NBC, 1993. The Return of TV's Censored Bloopers 2, NBC, 1993. The Olsen Twins Mother's Day Special, ABC, 1993.

Television Executive Producer; Specials: (With others) Golden Globe Arrivals Special, NBC, 2000. (With others) Battle of the Child Geniuses: Who Is the Smartest Kid in America?, Fox, 2000. (With others) Challenge of the Child Geniuses: Who Is the Smartest Kid in America II, Fox, 2000. 2002 Golden Globes Arrival Show, NBC, 2002. Television Writing Supervisor; Specials: Super Bloopers & New Practical Jokes, NBC, 1989. Super Bloopers & New Practical Jokes (two specials), NBC, 1990. Super Bloopers & New Practical Jokes (two specials), NBC, 1991. 4

ADELMAN

Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television • Volume 46

Television Work; Pilots: Producer, The Hee Haw Honeys, syndicated, 1978. Executive producer and writing supervisor, Do It Yourself TV, NBC, 1990. Producer and supervising producer, Anything for Laughs, ABC, 1990.

Super Bloopers & New Practical Jokes (four specials), NBC, 1992. American Bandstand 40th Anniversary Special, ABC, 1992. Television Producer; Awards Presentations: (With others) Soap Opera Digest Awards, NBC, 1988. Soap Opera Digest Awards, NBC, 1989. (With others) Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 1990. (With others) The 11th Annual ACE Awards, syndicated, 1990. Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 1991. The 12th Annual ACE Awards, syndicated, 1991. Soap Opera Digest Awards, NBC, 1992. The 13th Annual ACE Awards, TNT, 1992. The Ninth Annual Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 1993. The 14th Annual CableACE Awards, Lifetime, 1993. The Tenth Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards, NBC, 1994. The 11th Annual Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 1995. The 12th Annual Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 1996. The 13th Annual Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 1997. The 14th Annual Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 1998. The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards, NBC, 1999. The 15th Annual Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 1999. The 35th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, CBS, 2000. The 16th Annual Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 2000. Lifetime Presents: Disney's American Teacher Awards, Lifetime, 2001. The 36th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, CBS, 2001. The 37th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, CBS, 2002.

WRITINGS Television Specials: Shields and Yarnell, CBS, 1977. The Funny World of Fred & Bunni, CBS, 1978. Whatta Year... 1986, ABC, 1986. The ABC Fall Preview Special, ABC, 1986. Superstars and Their Moms, ABC, 1987. Supermodels of the World, syndicated, 1987. Superstars and Their Moms, ABC, 1988. Super Bloopers & New Practical Jokes (two specials), NBC, 1988. The Hee Haw 20th Anniversary Show, syndicated, 1988. Friday Night Surprise!, NBC, 1988. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve '89, ABC, 1988. America Picks the All-Time Favorite Movies, ABC, 1988. Super Bloopers & New Practical Jokes, NBC, 1989. Friday Night Surprise!, NBC, 1989. Freedom Festival '89, CBS, 1989. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve '90, ABC, 1989. Super Bloopers & New Practical Jokes (two specials), NBC, 1990. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve '91, ABC, 1990. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve '92, ABC, 1991. 7aco Bell Presents the USA Music Challenge, ABC, 1992. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve '93, ABC, 1992. laco Bell Presents: Battle of the Bands '93, ABC, 1993. A Sea World/Busch Gardens Summer Celebration, CBS, 1993. The Return of TV's Censored Bloopers, NBC, 1993. The Return of TV's Censored Bloopers 2, NBC, 1993. The Olsen Twins Mother's Day Special, ABC, 1993. How I Spent My Summer Vacation, ABC, 1993. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve '94, ABC, 1993. Will You Marry Me?, ABC, 1994. Will You Marry Me? II, ABC, 1994. Hot Country Jam '94, NBC, 1994. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve '95, ABC, 1994. Christmas at Home with the Stars, ABC, 1994. A Busch Gardens/Sea World Summer Celebration, CBS, 1994. American Bandstand's Teen Idols, NBC, 1994. American Bandstand's No. 1 Hits, NBC, 1994. All-New Return of TV Censored Bloopers, NBC, 1994. Will You Marry Me? Ill, ABC, 1995. Sea World/Busch Gardens Party for the Planet, CBS, 1995. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve '96, ABC, 1995.

Television Executive Producer; Awards Presentations: The 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards, NBC, 2000. The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards, NBC, 2001. The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards, NBC, 2002. Television Producer; Series: The Hee Haw Honeys, syndicated, 1978. People Are Funny, NBC, 1984. Our Time, NBC, 1985. Keep On Cruisin', CBS, 1987. Super Bloopers & New Practical Jokes, NBC, 1991. Hot Country Nights, NBC, 1991. TV Censored Bloopers '98, NBC, 1998. Television Executive Producer; Series: (With others) Prime Time Country, The Nashville Network, 1996. (With others) Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, Fox, 1997. (With others) Greed: The Series, Fox, 1999. The Chamber, Fox, 2002. 5

AKERMAN

Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television • Volume 46

All-Star Ultra TV Censored Bloopers, NBC, 1995. All-New All-Star TV Censored Bloopers—Unplugged!, NBC, 1995. We're Having a Baby!, ABC, 1996. Sea World/Busch Gardens Party for the Planet, CBS,

The 23rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, CBS, 1996. The 1996 Emmy Awards, ABC, 1996. The 12th Annual Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 1996. (With others) The 53rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, NBC, 1996. The 54th Annual Golden Globe Awards, NBC, 1997. The 24th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, ABC, 1997. The 13th Annual Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 1997. The 55th Golden Globe Awards, NBC, 1998. The 25th Daytime Emmy Awards, NBC, 1998. The 14th Annual Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 1998. The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards, NBC, 1999. The 26th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, CBS, 1999. The 15th Annual Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 1999. The 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards, NBC, 2000. The 35th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, CBS, 2000. The 2nd Annual Family Television Awards, CBS, 2000. The 16th Annual Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 2000. Lifetime Presents: Disney's American Teacher Awards, Lifetime, 2001. The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards, NBC, 2001. The 3rd Annual Family Television Awards, CBS, 2001. The 36th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, CBS, 2001. The 28th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, NBC, 2001. The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards, NBC, 2002.

1996. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, ABC, 1996. All-Star TV Censored Mega Bloopers, NBC, 1996. All-Star TV Censored Bloopers—Fat Free!, NBC, 1996. All-New All-Star TV Censored Blooper-palooza, NBC,

1996. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve '98, ABC, 1997. All-Star TV Censored Tickle Me Bloopers, NBC, 1997. All-Star TV Censored Show Me the Bloopers, NBC, 1997. All-New All-Star TV Censored When Bloopers Attack!, NBC, 1997. Will You Marry Me? IV, ABC, 1998. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve '99, ABC, 1998. An All-Star Party for Aaron Spelling, ABC, 1998. More Bloopers, ABC, 1999. Garth Brooks and the Magic of Christmas, NBC, 1999. Bloopers, ABC, 1999. Dick Clark's Primetime New Year Rockin' Eve, ABC, 2000. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2001, ABC, 2000. All-Star Bloopers, ABC, 2000. 25 Years of No. 1 Hits: Arista Records' Anniversary Celebration (also known as Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration), NBC, 2000. Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve 2002, ABC, 2001. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2002, ABC, 2001. Classic TV Bloopers, ABC, 2001. All-New Bloopers No. 4, ABC, 2001. Bloopers 5, ABC, 2001. More Classic Bloopers, ABC, 2002.

Television Series: TV Censored Bloopers '98, NBC, 1998. Writer for the series Hot Country Nights, NBC; The John Davidson Show, NBC; Keep On Cruisin', CBS; The Nashville Palace, NBC; Our Time, NBC, 1985; People Are Funny, NBC; and TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes, NBC.

Television Awards Presentations: Soap Opera Digest Awards, NBC, 1988. Soap Opera Digest Awards, NBC, 1989. Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 1990. The 11th Annual ACE Awards, syndicated, 1990. The 18th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, CBS, 1991. The 12th Annual ACE Awards, syndicated, 1991. Soap Opera Digest Awards, NBC, 1992. Jim Thorpe Pro Sports Awards, ABC, 1992. The 19th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, NBC, 1992. The 13th Annual ACE Awards, TNT, 1992. The Ninth Annual Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 1993. Jim Thorpe Pro Sports Awards Presented by Footlocker, ABC, 1993. The 14th Annual CableACE Awards, Lifetime, 1993. The Tenth Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards, NBC,

Television Pilots: The Hee Haw Honeys, syndicated, 1978. The Grady Nutt Show, NBC, 1981. All Night Radio, HBO, 1982. Television Episodes: (With Ann Elder) Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, Fox, 1998.

AKERMAN, Chantal 1950(Chantal Ackerman) PERSONAL

1994. Jim Thorpe Pro Sports Awards, ABC, 1994. The 22nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, NBC, 1995. The 11th Annual Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 1995. Family Film Awards, CBS, 1996.

Full name, Chantal Anne Akerman; born June 6, 1950, in Brussels, Belgium. Education: Attended Institut Superieur des Arts du Spectacle et Techniques de Diffu-

6

Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television • Volume 46

AKERMAN Mallet-Stevens, 1986. Letters Home, 1986. La paresse (also known as Sloth and Portrait d'une paresseuse), 1986. "Sloth," Seven Women, Seven Sins, ASA Communications, 1987. Histoires d'Amerique (also known as American Stories, Food, Family and Philosophy and Food, Family, and Philosophy), Paradise Films/The French Ministry of Culture/The Belgian Ministry of French Culture, 1988. Trois strophes sur le nom de Sacher (also known as Three Stanzas on the Name Sacher), 1989. Le trois dernieres senates de Franz Schubert (short film; also known as Franz Schubert's Last Three Sonatas), 1989. Night and Day (also known as Nuit et jour), International Film Circuit, 1991. (With others) Centre I'oubli (also known as Against Oblivion, Lest We Forget, and Ecrire contre roubli), Les Films du Paradoxe/Amnesty International, 1992. D'est (also known as From the East), Paradise Films/ Lieurac Productions, 1993. A Couch in New York (also know as Ein Couch in New York and Un divan a New York), Northern Arts Entertainment, 1995. Chantal Akerman by Chantal Akerman (documentary), 1996. Sud (documentary; also known as South), Paradise Films, 1999. La captive (also known as The Captive), Artificial Eye, 2000. (And cinematographer) De I'autre cote (documentary; also known as From the Other Side), AMIP/Arte France Cinema, 2001.

sion (film school), Brussels, Belgium, 1967-68; attended Universite International du Theatre, Paris, 1968-69. Addresses: Contact—c/o Paradise Films, 29 rue de la Sablonniere, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium. Career: Director, writer, producer, and actress. Presenter of video exhibitions in Paris, 1996, and New York City, 1998. Harvard University, lecturer, 1997. Worked as photograph enlarger, cashier, and office worker. Awards, Honors: Award for best director, Paris Film Festival, 1978, for Les rendez-vous d'Anna; nomination for Golden Berlin Bear, Berlin International Film Festival, 1989, for Histoires d'Amerique; shared special mention in FIPRESCI Awards, Torino International Festival of Young Cinema, 1994, for "Portrait d'une jeune fille de la fin des annees 60 a Bruxelles," Tous les garcons et les filles de leur age...; nomination for Crystal Globe, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, 1996, for A Couch in New York. CREDITS Film Director: Saute ma ville (short film; also known as Blow Up My Town), World Artists, 1968. L'enfant a/me ou je joue a etre une femme mariee (also known as The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman), 1971. Hotel Monterey, World Artists, 1972.. La chambre, World Artists, 1972. (With others) Le 15/18, 1973. Hanging Out—Yonkers, 1974. Je, tu, il, elle (also known as I, You, She, He), World Artists, 1974. Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai de Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, Paradise Films, 1975. News from Home, World Artists, 1976. Les rendez-vous d'Anna (also known as The Meetings of Anna and De Afspraken van Anna), World Artists, 1979. Toute une nuit (also known as All Night Long), World Artists, 1982. Les annees 80 (also known as The Eighties), World Artists, 1983. Pina Bausch, Institut National de la Communication, 1983. Tai faim, j'ai froid," Paris vu par ... vingt ans apres (also known as Paris Seen By ... 20 Years After), 1984. New York, New York bis (short film), 1984. Window Shopping (also known as The Eighties and Golden Eighties), World Artists, 1986. Le marteau (short film; also known as The Hammer), 1986.

Film Producer: Je, tu, il, elle (also known as /, You, She, He), World Artists, 1974. A Couch in New York (also know as Ein Couch in New York and Un divan a New York), Northern Arts Entertainment, 1995. Chantal Akerman by Chantal Akerman (documentary), 1996. Film Work; Other: Supervising producer and director, Fifty Fifty, 1998. (As Chantal Ackerman) Supervising producer, No Vladimir, 2000. Film Appearances: Saute ma ville (short film; also known as Blow Up My Town), World Artists, 1968. Le 15/8, 1973. Julie, Je, tu, il, elle (also known as I, You, She, He), World Artists, 1974. 7

AKERMAN

Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television • Volume 46

Voice of neighbor, Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, Paradise Films, 1975. Narrator, News from Home, World Artists, 1977. 5% de risque, 1980. Elle a passe tant d'heures sous les sunlights, 1985. Chantal Akerman by Chantal Akerman (documentary), 1996.

"J'ai faim, j'ai froid," Paris vu par ... vingt ans apres (also known as Paris Seen By ... 20 Years After), 1984. (And composer and lyricist) Window Shopping (also known as The Eighties and Golden Eighties), World Artists, 1986. "Sloth," Seven Women, Seven Sins, ASA Communications, 1987. Histoires d'Amerique (also known as American Stories, Food, Family and Philosophy and Food, Family, and Philosophy), Paradise Films/The French Ministry of Culture/The Belgian Ministry of French Culture, 1988. Night and Day (also known as Nuit et jour), International Film Circuit, 1991. D'est (also known as From the East), Paradise Films/ Lieurac Productions, 1993. A Couch in New York (also know as Ein Couch in New York and Un divan a New York), Northern Arts Entertainment, 1995. Chantal Akerman by Chantal Akerman (documentary), 1996. Sud (documentary; also known as South), Paradise Films, 1999. La captive (also known as The Captive), Artificial Eye, 2000. De I'autre cote (documentary; also known as From the Other Side), AMIP/Arte France Cinema, 2001.

Television Director; Episodic: "Portrait d'une jeune fille de la fin des annees 60 a Bruxelles" (also known as "Portrait of a Young Girl at the End of the 1960s in Brussels"), Tous les garcons et les fit les de leur age..., 1994. Television Director; Other: Dis-moi (movie; also known as Tell Me), 1980. Un jour Pina m'a demande (also known as One Day Pina Asked Me and On Tour with Pina Bausch), 1983. L'homme a la valise (also known as The Man with the Suitcase), 1984. Lettre d'un cineaste (also known as Letter from a Filmmaker), 1984. J'ai faim, j'ai froid(a\so known as I'm Hungry, I'm Cold), 1984. Family Business: Chantal Akerman Speaks about Film, 1984. Le demenagement (also known as Moving In), 1992.

Television Episodes: "Portrait d'une jeune fille de la fin des annees 60 a Bruxelles" (also known as "Portrait of a Young Girl at the End of the 1960s in Brussels"), Tous les garcons et les filles de leur age..., 1994.

Television Appearances; Episodic: Conversations in World Cinema, Sundance Channel, 2000. Television Appearances; Other: Woman returning, L'homme a la valise (also known as The Man with the Suitcase), 1984. Les ministeres de I'art, 1988.

Television Writings; Other: Dis-moi (movie; also known as Tell Me), 1980. Un jour Pina m'a demande (also known as One Day Pina Asked Me and On Tour with Pina Bausch), 1983. L'homme a la valise (also known as The Man with the Suitcase), 1984.

WRITINGS Screenplays: Hotel Monterey, World Artists, 1972.. La chambre, World Artists, 1972. Le 15/8, 1973. Je, tu, il, elles (also known as /, You, She, He), World Artists, 1974. (With Marilyne Watelet) Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai de Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, Paradise Films, 1975. News from Home, World Artists, 1976. Les rendez-vous d'Anna (also known as The Meetings of Anna and De Afspraken van Anna), World Artists, 1979. Toute une nuit (also known as All Night Long), World Artists, 1982. (With Jean Gruault; and lyricist) Les annees 80 (also known as The Eighties), World Artists, 1983.

Other: Contributor to Bordering on Fiction: Chantal Akerman's D'est, Art Publishers, 1995. OTHER SOURCES Books: Bordering on Fiction: Chantal Akerman's D'est, Art Publishers, 1995. Margulies, Ivone, Nothing Happens: Chantal Akerman's Hyperrealist Everyday, [Durham, NC], 1996. Women Filmmakers and Their Films, St. James Press, 1998. 8

Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television • Volume 46

ALEXANDER Theressa Stone, "Citizen Wayne/' A Different World, NBC, 1989. The Edge, Fox, 1992. Partners, 1995. Terry, "Soul Sacrifice/' La Femme Nikita, USA Network, 1998. Catherine, "Bill Moves On," NewsRadio (also known as The Station), NBC, 1998. Sonya, "What's Up Chuck?," NYPD Blue, ABC, 1999. Karen, "The Awful Truth," Cosby, CBS, 1999. Beverly Saunders, "History," Third Watch, NBC, 2000. Sergeant Karen Smythe, "Paranoia," Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC and USA Network, 2001.

Periodicals: Artforum International, January, 1996, p. 92; November, 1998, p. 113. Art in America, December, 1998, p. 90. Feminist Review, 1979. Film Comment, November-December, 1993. Filmmaker, spring, 2001, p. 38. Monthly Film Bulletin, April, 1984March, 1990. Nat/on, April 14, 1997, p. 35. Postmodern Culture, September, 1995. Premiere, July, 1994.

ALEXANDER, Khandi 1957Television Appearances; Movies: Rosalie, Shameful Secrets (also known as Going Underground), ABC, 1993. Harriet, To My Daughter with Love, NBC, 1994. Dr. Deborah Levy, Terminal (also known as Robin Cook's Terminal), NBC, 1996.

PERSONAL Born September 4, 1957, in New York, NY; daughter of Henry (a construction company owner) and Alverina (an opera and jazz singer) Alexander. Education: Attended Queensborough Community College.

Television Appearances; Specials: FTV (special), syndicated, 1985. The 32nd Annual NAACP Image Awards, Fox, 2001.

Addresses: Agent—Innovative Artists, 1505 10th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401. Manager—Rigberg/Roberts/ Rugolo Co., 1180 South Beverly Dr., Suite 608, Los Angeles, CA90035.

Television Appearances; Other: Denise Francine "Fran" Boyd, The Corner (miniseries), HBO, 2000. Alexx Woods, C.S.I.: Miami (pilot), CBS, 2002.

Career: Actress, dancer, and choreographer. Choreographer for entertainer Whitney Houston, 1989-92.

Television Work; Specials: Choreographer, Whitney Houston: This Is My Life, ABC, 1992.

Awards, Honors: Image Award nomination, outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1998, for NewsRadio; Image Award nomination, outstanding actress in a television movie, miniseries, or dramatic special, 2001, for The Corner; Image Award nomination, outstanding supporting actress in a drama series, 2002, for "Paranoia/' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Film Appearances: Star, Streetwalkin' (also known as City Streets and Cookie), Concorde, 1984. Dancer, A Chorus Line, Columbia, 1985. Hooker in jail, Maid to Order, New Century, 1987. Darlene, What's Love Got to Do with It, Buena Vista, 1993. Maralena, Army of One (also known as Joshua Tree), Live Home Video, 1993. Sissy, CB4 (also known as Cell Block Four), Universal, 1993. Ella Skuggs, Harlem (also known as Sugar Hill), Twentieth Century-Fox, 1993. Karen Lawson, Menace II Society, New Line Cinema, 1993. Simone, Poetic Justice, Columbia, 1993. Laura, Greedy, Universal, 1994. Janelle, House Party 3, New Line Cinema, 1994. Diana Campbell, No Easy Way, PGFW, 1996. Joanie, There's Something about Mary, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1998. Janet, Thick As Thieves, October Films, 1999.

CREDITS Television Appearances; Series: Catherine Duke, NewsRadio (also known as The Station), NBC, 1995-1997. Jackie Benton, a recurring role, ER, NBC, between 1995 and 2001. Voices of Lakesha and nurse, Spawn (also known as Todd McFarlane's Spawn), HBO; and voice of Yolanda, X-Chromosome. Television Appearances; Episodic: Duet, Fox, 1988.

9

ALLEN

Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television • Volume 46 relaxer, 2000, and Office Depot stores, 2002. University of California, Los Angeles, member of executive committee of dean's advisory board for School of Theatre, Film and Television, 1993; Amistad Research Center, founder. American Heart Association, national spokesperson for Cholesterol Low Down Program, 2000.

Icarus, Fool Proof, 2002. Detective Middlestat, Emmett's Mark, Emmett's Mark Productions, 2002. Stage Appearances: Susie, Period of Adjustment, High Point Productions, Perry Street Theatre, 1980-1981. Charlene, Dreamgirls, Imperial Theatre, between 1981 and 1984.

Member: Actors' Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, American Film Institute (member of board of trustees).

Major Tours: Velma Kelley, Chicago, 1998.

Awards, Honors: Antoinette Perry Award nomination, 1979, and Drama Desk Award, 1980, both outstanding featured actress in a musical, for West Side Story; Emmy Award nomination, best actress in a drama series, 1982, 1983, 1984, and 1985, named Discovery of the Year, Hollywood Women's Press Club, 1982, Golden Globe Award, best actress in a comedy or musical television series, 1983, and Golden Globe Award nominations, best performance by an actress in a comedy or musical television series, 1984 and 1985, all for Fame; Emmy awards, best choreography for a single episode of a regular series, 1982, for "Come One, Come All," 1983, for "Class Act," and 1985, for "The Rivalry," all episodes of Fame; Emmy Award nomination, best individual performance in a variety or music program, 1984, for Live ... and in Person; Emmy Award nomination, best choreography for a special, 1984, for Fame Takes a Look at Music '83; Emmy Award nomination (with Earl Brown), best music and lyrics for a special, 1985, for Motown Returns to the Apollo; Antoinette Perry Award nomination, best actress in a musical, 1986, for Sweet Charity; Emmy Award nomination, best individual performance in a variety or music program, 1986, for An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.; Emmy Award nomination, best directing in a variety or music program, and best choreography in a variety or music program, both 1989, for The Debbie Allen Special; Emmy Award nomination, outstanding achievement in choreography, 1990, for "Polly," The Magical World of Disney; Emmy Award, outstanding achievement in choreography, 1991, for Motown 30: What's Coin' On!; Essence awards, 1992 and 1995; Emmy Award nominations, outstanding individual achievement in choreography, 1992, for The 64th Annual Academy Awards, 1993, for The 65th Annual Academy Awards, and 1995, for The 67th Annual Academy Awards; Golden Satellite Award nomination (with Steven Spielberg and Colin Wilson), best motion picture drama, Kodak Vision Award and Motion Picture Producer of the Year Award nomination, both Golden Laurel awards, Producers Guild of America, all 1998, for Amistad; Career Achievement Award, Acapulco Black Film Festival, 1998; Emmy Award nomination, outstanding choreography, 1999, for The 71st Annual Academy Awards; Helen Hayes Award, outstanding choreography, 1 999, for Brothers of the Knight;

Also appeared in Dancin', international cities. OTHER SOURCES Periodicals: People Weekly, July 1, 1996, p. 106.

ALLEN, Debbie 1950(Debra Allen) PERSONAL Full name, Deborrah Kaye Allen; born January 16, 1950, in Houston, TX; daughter of Arthur (a dentist) and Vivian (an artist, poet, playwright, and publisher; maiden name, Ayers) Allen; sister of Phylicia Rashad (an actress) and Andrew Arthur 'Tex" Allen (a jazz musician); married Winfred "Win" Wilford (a recording executive), December, 1975 (divorced, 1983); married Norman Ellard Nixon (a professional basketball player), 1984; children: (second marriage) Vivian Nichole, Norman Ellard, Jr. Education: Howard University, B.A. (cum laude), Greek classics and dance, 1971. Avocational Interests: Collecting art. Addresses: Agent—William Morris Agency, 151 South El Camino Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Publicist— Ame van Iden, Wolf/Kasteler Public Relations, 335 North Maple Dr., Suite 351, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Career: Actress, dancer, singer, choreographer, producer, director, and writer. D.A.D. (production company), operator, with sister Phylicia; Debbie Allen Dance Institute, founder; Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Los Angeles, founder, 2001. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, artist in residence, c. 1994—; Duke Ellington School of Performing Arts, Washington, DC, head of dance department. Appeared in commercials for Copa hair

10

Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television • Volume 46

ALLEN Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts, CBS, 1984. Motown Returns to the Apollo, NBC, 1985. Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration, NBC, 1985. The Night of 100 Stars II, ABC, 1985. Dancing in the Wings, syndicated, 1985. Liberty Weekend, ABC, 1986. Texas 750: A Celebration Special, ABC, 1986. An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., NBC, 1986. NBC's 60th Anniversary Celebration, NBC, 1986. Las Vegas: An All Star 75th Anniversary, ABC, 1987. Emmanuel Lewis: My Very Own Show, ABC, 1987. Happy Birthday Hollywood, ABC, 1987. Superstars and Their Moms, ABC, 1987. Our Kids and the Best of Everything, ABC, 1987. Celebrating a Jazz Master: Thelonious Sphere Monk, PBS, 1987. The Debbie Allen Special, ABC, 1989. All-Star Tribute to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, NBC, 1989. Judge, The 1989 Miss America Pageant, NBC, 1989. Sammy Davis Jr/s 60th Anniversary Celebration, ABC, 1990. Motown 30: What's Coin' On!, CBS, 1990. Martin Luther King, Jr., Parade, TBS, 1990. Host, "Spike and Co.: Do It A Capella" (also known as "A Capella Do-Wop"), Great Performances, PBS, 1990. Welcome Home, America!—A USO Salute to America's Sons and Daughters, ABC, 1991. Gladys Knight's Holiday Family Reunion Concert, syndicated, 1991. Host, Story of a People: Expressions in Black, syndicated, 1991. Host, Funny Women of Television: A Museum of Television and Radio Tribute, NBC, 1991. Back to School '92 (also known as Education First!), CBS, 1992. In a New Light '93, ABC, 1993. The Wonderful World of Disney: 40 Years of Television Magic, ABC,