All posts containing the tag: "actor"
Posted Jun 4th 2009 10:19AM by TMZ Staff
Legendary actor David Carradine was found dead in a hotel room in Bangkok, Thailand this morning.
According to Carradine's agent, the 72-year-old "Kung Fu" and "Kill Bill" star was in Thailand for a movie.
David's agent told WABC that he believes the actor died of natural causes.
TMZ last encountered Carradine back in March, when the guy -- who was always in a playful mood when we ran into him -- jokingly told our camera guy, "I could take you f"**kin' out man!"
R.I.P. Grasshopper.
Story developing...
Filed under: R.I.P., David Carradine
Tags: actor, david carradine, DavidCarradine, death, dies, grasshopper, kill bill, KillBill, kung fu, KungFu
Posted Apr 22nd 2009 4:02PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has obtained the prenup between Tyrese Gibson and his soon-to-be ex Norma Gibson -- and from the looks of it, she won't be getting much when it's all said and done.
According to the docs, Norma doesn't get a piece of any of Tyrese's possessions -- not his production company, not his cars, not his house ... nothing.
The prenup does state that Norma would get a lump sum of $50,000 for every year they were married -- maxed out at 10 years. The couple was only married 10 months.
How's this for brutal? The prenup says that if either side files for separation or divorce, Norma has to move out of the house within 60 days -- or else Tyrese can get a court order to make her move out.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Dirty Divorces
Tags: actor, divorce, ex wife, ExWife, prenup, prenuptial-agreement, rapper, singer, tyrese, tyrese gibson, TyreseGibson
Posted Apr 13th 2009 11:15AM by TMZ Staff
Dante Basco, a.k.a. "Ru-fi-ooooh" in "Hook," has come a long way from Neverland -- and yesterday, the 33-year-old mohawked leader of the Lost Boys filled us in on what he's been up to these days: Writing poetry!?
So much for never growing up...
Filed under: Movies
Tags: actor, captain hook, CaptainHook, dante basco, DanteBasco, hook, movies, neverland, peter pan, PeterPan, robin williams, RobinWilliams, rufio, the grove, the lost boys, TheGrove, TheLostBoys, video, videos
Posted Mar 4th 2008 6:00AM by TMZ Staff
So you didn't think Paris Hilton was phony enough? Her "Guru" that has supposedly changed her life is actually a Hollywood actor.
His name is Maxie Santillan. He's starred in tons of films and TV shows including "My Name is Earl" and "Pirates of the Caribbean." According to IMDB, Maxie's latest projects are all in "post production" so clearly he has enough free time to whore it up for Paris.
BTW, Maxie's MySpace profile quote makes it clear -- he's the perfect spiritual guide for Paris. It reads, "Burbank can kiss my a**."
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Paris Hilton
Tags: actor, guru, Maxie Santillan, MaxieSantillan, paris hilton, ParisHilton
Posted Sep 15th 2007 8:00AM by TMZ Staff
British actor Chris Langham was sentenced in England today to 10 months in jail for downloading "horrific" child porno videos from the Internet. Last month, a jury of seven men and four women found Langham guilty on 15 charges.
Maidstone Crown Court Judge Philip Statman said one of the children in the video was about eight years old, while others ranged from 11 to 13. "All have had inflicted upon them horrifying sexual abuse and I want to make this absolutely clear to you, I must first think of those children. They are too young to consent."
Click here... it's not over yet
Filed under: Wacky & Weird
Tags: actor, BBC, British, Chris Langham, ChrisLangham, Crown Court, CrownCourt, pedophile
Posted Aug 23rd 2007 2:00PM by TMZ Staff
"High School Musical" teen heartthrob Zac Efron hasn't been using any of his hard earned cash on his ride! Efron was spotted yesterday driving around in his dented Olds Alero. That's right, an Oldsmobile.
Recent reports are saying that Efron is holding out for more money before signing his contract for "High School Musical 3." Atta boy! Maybe that's why he hasn't traded in his tired wheels for a more tricked-out whip. Cute and sensible! Where does it end?!
Filed under: Paparazzi Video
Tags: actor, car, errands, high school musical, HighSchoolMusical, hoopty, money, oldsmobile, zac efron, ZacEfron
Posted Jun 1st 2007 12:18PM by TMZ Staff
We've seen the Anna, the Howard, the Daniel -- and even the Bobby -- but now TMZ gives you a first look at the Larry Birkhead! It's a frosted-up Lenny Hirsh, whom you may remember from multiple episodes of "Watch Over Me." Cute!
Of course, Miss Bobby Trendy had to have her picture taken with the actor as well. In fact, there hasn't been a pic from the movie without the bejeweled diva's made-up mug in it! Smile, girl!
So what do you think?
Filed under: Movies, Anna Nicole Smith
Tags: actor, Anna Nicole Smith, AnnaNicoleSmith, bobby trendy, BobbyTrendy, larry birkhead, LarryBirkhead, lenny hirsh, LennyHirsh, movie
Posted May 25th 2007 11:29AM by TMZ Staff
It's true! Nick Cannon, from MTV's "Wild 'N Out," is being honored today at the Cannes Film Festival. Apparently, someone feels that his performance in "Bobby" was groundbreaking -- and qualifies Canon as the "Breakthrough Actor of the Year."
That's quite an accomplishment for someone whose prior memorable moments include improv fart noises and "yo mama's so fat" jokes.
A legend in the making.
Filed under: Awards/Awards Shows
Tags: actor, award, bobby, breakthrough actor of the year, BreakthroughActorOfTheYear, cannes film festival, CannesFilmFestival, movie, mtv, nick canon, NickCanon, wild n out, WildNOut
Posted Dec 6th 2006 11:54AM by TMZ Staff
America may not be ready for another acting turn from Paris Hilton, but she is.
The Queen of the Paparazzi was spotted at L.A.'s Beverly Center yesterday, toting a script for a future film role.
Paris is the only "actor" currently signed to "The Hottie and the Nottie," a romantic comedy to begin filming in January for a 2008 release -- whether you're ready or not.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Movies, Paris Hilton
Tags: acting, actor, beverly center, BeverlyCenter, film, hottie and the nottie, HottieAndTheNottie, movie, Paris Hilton, ParisHilton, script
Posted Dec 3rd 2006 11:50AM by TMZ Staff
We know him as Reese, the bullying dimwit older brother on Fox's "Malcolm in the Middle," but it seems Justin Berfield is no dummy. He's now on the fast track to become a Hollywood mogul.
The 21-year-old is stepping behind the camera to produce feature films and television projects through his own production company, J2TV/J2 Pictures. He's got two films slated, "Captain Trips: A Biography of Jerry Garcia," the first authorized biography of the legendary Grateful Dead guitarist, and the Jessica Simpson vehicle, "Blonde Ambition."
Berfield is also developing a challenge-based reality series featuring legendary NASCAR driver Richard Petty. Justin also owns ten residential and commercial properties in the Los Angeles area, including Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey's former home from MTV's "Newlyweds."
Not bad for 21.
Filed under: TV, Movies, Celebrity Pay Dirt
Tags: actor, justin berfield, JustinBerfield, malcolm in the middle, MalcolmInTheMiddle, mogul, nascar, producer, real estate, RealEstate, richard petty, RichardPetty, younf, young
Posted Nov 26th 2006 12:01PM by TMZ Staff
Some stars gracefully make the move from acting to singing and actually enjoy some success. Jamie Foxx did it with his star turn in "Ray," which prompted him to record a hit album. Other stars moved from singing to acting; Madonna was amazing in "Evita." But some stars should stick to what they do best.
The only thing memorable about Jessica Simpson's acting debut was the Daisy Dukes she wore. And while Paris Hilton has taken some heat for her singing ability, her album can be classified as a hit. Her acting "talent" in films like "House of Wax" and "The Hills" has been called the s**t, and not in a good way.
Filed under: Music, Movies, The Biz, Paris Hilton, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Jessica Simpson, Beyonce Knowles
Tags: actor, barbra streisand, BarbraStreisand, bette midler, BetteMidler, beyonce, cher, crossover, david hasselhoff, DavidHasselhoff, jamie foxx, JamieFoxx, jennifer lopez, JenniferLopez, jessica simpson, JessicaSimpson, madonna, paris hilton, ParisHilton, queen latifah, QueenLatifah, singer, whitney houston, WhitneyHouston, will smith, WillSmith
Posted Oct 19th 2006 11:47AM by TMZ Staff
Dominic Monaghan's hand got "Lost" on Wednesday afternoon as the actor was spotted leaving a Hawaiian cafe with his buddy.
The TV star grabbed, uh, a bite to eat before hitting up a local Safeway for some food essentials.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky & Weird, Lost
Tags: actor, cafe, crotch, Dominic Monaghan, DominicMonaghan, friend, grab, hawaii, lost
Posted Feb 19th 2006 4:15PM by TMZ Staff
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS -- Richard Bright, a character actor who appeared in all three "Godfather" movies and more recently on "The Sopranos," was struck and killed by a bus, police said.
Bright, 68, was hit by a private Academy Bus as he crossed the street at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday in his Manhattan neighborhood, police Detective Bernard Gifford said.
There were no arrests as of Sunday but police said the investigation was continuing. The bus driver told police he was not aware that he had hit anyone.
Bright played mob enforcer Al Neri in the "Godfather" movies, a bodyguard to the Corleone family patriarchs played by Marlon Brando and Al Pacino.
He played a con artist hustling Ali McGraw in 1972's "The Getaway" and acted in dozens of other films such as Sergio Leone's "Once Upon a Time in America" and "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" and in TV shows such as "Hill Street Blues."
"He always said it was the work that was the reward," said Brett Smiley, a friend and fellow actor.
Bright was arrested in 1965 on an obscenity charge for language he used in a San Francisco production of poet Michael McClure's two-person play "The Beard," which was shut down.
The American Civil Liberties Union took up the case and the charges against Bright were later dismissed in what was considered a precedent for artistic expression rights.
Tags: actor, bus, godfather, nyc, richard bright, RichardBright, the sopranos, TheSopranos
