- 2point4 Children, 2point4 children, Second ThoughtsBelinda L. Lange (born 23 December 1953), known professionally as Belinda Lang, is an English actress. She is known for playing Liza in the ITV sitcom Second Thoughts (1991–94), and Bill Porter in the BBC sitcom 2point4 Children (1991–99). Her theatre credits include London productions of the Noël Coward plays, Present Laughter (1981), Blithe Spirit (1997), and Hay Fever (2006).
- Benson, Dear John, It Takes Two (1982)Billie Sellen (February 28, 1908 – November 27, 2002), better known professionally as Billie Bird, was an American actress and comedian.
- Las Vegas, Dear JohnWhile actor Harry Groener has earned numerous accolades for his stage performances, he is recognizable to most for his role as the mayor on the series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Born in Germany, Groener moved to the United States as a child, later apprenticing with the San Francisco Ballet before studying drama at the University of Washington. His subsequent success on the stage earned him several Tony nominations for such musicals as "Oklahoma!" and "Cats." His feature debut came in 1980 in the Robert Redford film "Brubaker." Guest appearances on various series followed before he landed a regular role on the sitcom about men dealing with divorce, "Dear John," as the painfully anxious Ralph. When his character was dropped for the final season of that show, Groener slipped back into one-off spots on series, as well as a brief recurring role on "Mad About You." His best-remembered repeat part came as the sinister Mayor of Sunnydale in the wildly popular supernatural drama "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." He has also held supporting roles in features including "About Schmidt," with Jack Nicholson as a confused man entering his golden years, and "Road to Perdition," the Depression-era tale of hit men and family bonds, featuring Tom Hanks. Amidst his theatrical performances and guest spots on television series, he has held recurring roles on such popular and diverse shows as "The West Wing" and "How I Met Your Mother."
- Homicide: Life on the Street, Dear John, The BoysIsabella Hofmann (born December 11, 1958) is an American actress.
- The Fairly OddParents, Phineas and Ferb, The Grim Adventures of Billy & MandyEllen Jane Carr (born 13 August 1950) is an English actress. She is well known for the voice role of "Pud'n" on the animated The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy (US, 2001–2007). She also played a character called "Pudding" in the Jilly Cooper-penned BBC sitcom It's Awfully Bad For Your Eyes, Darling (UK, 1971).
- Justified, Burn Notice, Dear JohnA journeyman character actor, Jere Burns made his initial mark as the ultra-smarmy, unabashedly sexist wolf of the situation comedy "Dear John" (NBC, 1988-92). Burns' angular features and Rasputin-intense gaze led to an early-career niche in unsavory one-off and recurring television roles in the 1980s, but he would put a gleefully lecherous spin on unsavory in his breakthrough role of Kirk Morris on "Dear John." From that success, he would become comic foil on a succession of ultra-short-lived comedies such as "Bob" (CBS, 1992-93), "The Mommies" (NBC, 1994-95) and "Surviving Suburbia" (2009), as well as two seasons of the office ensemble "Good Morning, Miami" (NBC, 2002-04). In 1996, he took a rare lead on the family comedy "Something So Right" (NBC/ABC, 1996-98). Burns worked regularly along the way in dramatic one-off roles. In 2010, he seemed to begin a new phase, breaking away from sitcoms to effect colorful, scene-stealing supporting roles on some of cable's best-regarded dramas: a drug rehab group leader on "Breaking Bad" (AMC, 2009-13), a vicious Southern criminal on "Justified" (FX, 2010-15), and an ever scheming member of a beyond-the-law syndicate on "Burn Notice" (USA, 2007-2013), before returning to his comic roots as the caustic Lieutenant Atkins on the surreal police procedural parody "Angie Tribeca" (TBS 2016- ). Whether playing comic or dramatic roles, Burns showed a chameleon-like penchant for reinventing himself with every new character in a variety of mediums.
- Taxi, Numbers, RhodaJudd Seymore Hirsch (born March 15, 1935) is an American actor known for playing Alex Rieger on the television comedy series Taxi (1978–1983), John Lacey on the NBC series Dear John (1988–1992), and Alan Eppes on the CBS series NUMB3RS (2005–2010). He is also well known for his career in theatre and for his roles in films such as Ordinary People (1980), Running on Empty (1988), Independence Day (1996), and A Beautiful Mind (2001). He has twice won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, twice won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play, won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy and has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also starred as Arthur Przybyszewski in the CBS situation comedy Superior Donuts.
Agony, Dear John, Fiddlers ThreePeter Blake (8 December 1948 – 21 July 2018) was a Scottish actor. Probably best known as the character Kirk St Moritz in the BBC sitcom Dear John, by John Sullivan, his other high-profile moments came through his playing of a 'Fonz'-type character in Pepsi-Cola commercials which led to a hit record in 1977 "Lipsmakin' Rock 'n' Rollin", Andy Evol the disc-jockey in Agony with Maureen Lipman for LWT and in an episode of Taggart ("Do or Die") as Sgt. Bill Kent. He also had a long association with The Rocky Horror Show playing Frank-N-Furter over a thousand times between 1975 and 1994.- The Darling Buds of May, Dear JohnRachel Bell (born 1950 in Newcastle upon Tyne) is an English actress. Bell has many television credits to her name and has been associated as a long-running character with three series: Margaret Holmes in Grange Hill (1997–2002); Edith Pilchester in The Darling Buds of May (1991–1993); and Louise, the overbearing chair of the divorcee support group in Dear John (1986–1987). She also appeared in the Doctor Who story The Happiness Patrol (1988) and the Only Fools and Horses episode "To Hull and Back" (1985). Her films include Sweet William (1980), Red Mercury (2005) and the 2008 Keira Knightley film, The Edge Of Love. In 2010 she played Hyacinth Bucket in a theatrical adaptation of the BBC situation comedy Keeping Up Appearances that toured the UK. In 2017 she took on the recurring role of Eve Haskey, mother of doctor Al Haskey, in the BBC daily drama series Doctors.
- Bob's Burgers, Will & Grace, Party DownMegan Mullally, an American actress and singer, is best known for her role as Karen Walker on the popular television sitcom Will & Grace. Born in Los Angeles, California, she moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at a young age where she developed a burgeoning interest in ballet. However, her passion soon shifted to acting, prompting her to study English Literature and Art History at Northwestern University. Mullally's career in entertainment began with commercials and theater performances before she landed her breakthrough came when she was cast as the outlandishly hilarious Karen Walker in Will & Grace, a role that would earn her two Primetime Emmy Awards. Apart from this, she has appeared in other notable television series such as Parks and Recreation and Childrens Hospital, showcasing her range as an actress. In addition to her acting prowess, Mullally is also recognized for her musical talents. She is part of the band Nancy and Beth, alongside Stephanie Hunt, where they perform a variety of genres ranging from punk to folk music. Despite her comedic fame, Mullally has always considered singing her first love, proving herself to be a multi-talented force in the entertainment industry. Whether it's her unforgettable character portrayals or her captivating musical performances, Megan Mullally continuously leaves an indelible mark on audiences worldwide.
- Moonbase 3, Secret Army, Dear JohnBritish by birth, Ralph Bates was an accomplished actor who appeared in a variety of Hollywood films. Bates began his acting career appearing mainly in films, such as the Christopher Lee horror film "Taste the Blood of Dracula" (1970), "The Horror of Frankenstein" (1970) and "Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde" (1971). Bates worked in television around the start of his acting career with a role on "The Six Wives of Henry VIII" (PBS, 1970). He continued to act in productions like "Lust For a Vampire" (1971), "Fear in the Night" (1972) with Judy Geeson and "Persecution" (1974). He also appeared in the TV special "Murder Motel" (ABC, 1974-75). Film continued to be his passion as he played roles in the horror movie "The Devil Within Her" (1976) with Joan Collins and "Letters to an Unknown Lover" (1985). He held additional roles in television including a part on "Penmarric" (1982-83). Bates more recently acted in the Frank Finlay adventure "King of the Wind" (1990).
- Point Pleasant, Loving, Dear JohnModel-cum-actress Susan Walters is best known for her portrayal of one-time model Diane Jenkins on the long-running soap opera "The Young and the Restless." Walters on-screen acting career began in soaps; her TV debut was on the Pennsylvania-set "Loving." In 1987, she earned her first recurring primetime television role in Aaron Spelling's San Francisco-set soap, "Hotel." She became a favorite of Spelling's, and the prolific producer went on to cast her in a number of his dramas, including the nurse-centric medical drama "Nightingales" and the sexually charged, courtyard complex-set soap, "Melrose Place." Walters found her niche in TV dramas and has spent much of her career working with that genre. In the 2000s, she took on recurring roles on two teen dramas: "One Tree Hill," which focuses on the lives of drama-attracting North Carolina high schoolers, and "The Vampire Diaries," which focuses on a teen girl caught in the crosshairs of a rivalry between a pair of undead brothers. In 2010, Walters returned to the soap opera world on "The Young and the Restless."
- Please Sir!, Agony, Dear JohnPeter John Denyer (20 August 1947 in Dartford – 18 September 2009 in Cheltenham) was an English actor who was perhaps best remembered for playing Dennis Dunstable in London Weekend Television's Please Sir!, and its spin-off series The Fenn Street Gang, taking on the role of a teenager when already into his 20s. He also appeared in the film versions of Please Sir! (1971) and Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width (1973), and the glam rock film Never Too Young to Rock (1975).Another semi-regular role, again for LWT, was as one half of a gay couple in Agony. He also appeared in Dixon of Dock Green, Moody and Pegg, Dear John and the TV soap opera Emmerdale Farm. Later in his career he moved into producing, directing and writing pantomime.Denyer, who was unmarried, died in September 2009 in Cheltenham, aged 62.
- Kamen Rider: Dragon KnightWilliam "Billy" O'Leary (born October 19, 1957) is an American actor.
- Cheers, True Detective, Game ChangeWoody Harrelson, an American actor and playwright, has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema with his diverse roles across a vast range of genres. Born on July 23, 1961 in Midland, Texas, Harrelson's early life was steeped in adversity, which perhaps fueled his drive to succeed. He majored in theatre arts and English at Hanover College, Indiana, where he discovered his passion for acting and honed his craft. Harrelson first gained nationwide recognition for his role as bartender Woody Boyd in the hit television series Cheers, which ran from 1985 to 1993. This breakthrough performance earned him an Emmy Award and set him on the path to a successful acting career. His versatility as an actor is evident in his filmography, from dramas like The People vs. Larry Flynt and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, to action-packed thrillers such as Zombieland and No Country for Old Men. Harrelson's portrayal of Larry Flynt earned him an Academy Award nomination, highlighting his ability to embody complex characters with depth and authenticity. In addition to his acting prowess, Harrelson is also an accomplished playwright. He co-wrote the off-Broadway play Bullet for Adolf in 2012, adding another dimension to his artistic repertoire. Moreover, his commitment to environmental activism and advocacy for legalizing marijuana have made him a prominent figure off-screen as well. His multifaceted personality, combined with his exceptional talent, makes Woody Harrelson a compelling figure in the realm of entertainment. His journey from a struggling young actor to a respected Hollywood icon is both inspiring and testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence.
Filed under:
Fact-checked by:Molly Gander
TRENDING TODAY
