Compelling People — Interesting Lives
Tuesday
July 2011
COMMENTS
Written by Melissa Parker, Posted in Authors
Detroit native Margaret Julia Thomas is the eldest child of comedian Danny Thomas (1912-1991) and his wife, the former Rose Marie Cassaniti (1914-2000). She became known as “Marlo” after her childhood mispronunciation of the nickname “Margo.” Her brother, Tony Thomas, is a television and film producer and her sister, Terre, is a former actress.
Friday
July 2011
COMMENTS
Written by Melissa Parker, Posted in Actors
Brendan Wayne, grandson of the legendary actor John Wayne, continues the Duke’s legacy by starring in the highly anticipated summer blockbuster Cowboys & Aliens (premiering July 29, 2011). Directed by Jon Favreau and produced by Steven Spielberg and Ron Howard, this “western meets sci-fi” film features the rugged, real-life cowboy star Wayne alongside Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde and Sam Rockwell.
Read more on Brendan Wayne Interview: John Wayne’s Grandson Stars in Spielberg’s ‘Cowboys & Aliens’…
Friday
July 2011
COMMENTS
Written by Melissa Parker, Posted in Actors
Canadian actress Enuka Okuma portrays Traci Nash, one of the stars of the ABC police drama Rookie Blue. The series made history in 2010 when it drew in over 9 million U.S. and Canadian viewers making it ABC’s best summer scripted show in more than five years.
Read more on Enuka Okuma Interview: Star of ABC’s ‘Rookie Blue’ in Tom Hanks’ Film ‘Larry Crowne’…
Tuesday
July 2011
COMMENTS
Written by Melissa Parker, Posted in Actors
Eighty-one year young show business legend Ed Asner is primarily known for his Emmy-award winning role as Lou Grant on both The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spinoff series, Lou Grant.