Monday, December 05, 2005
Stand By Me (Deluxe Edition) (1986)
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Tuesday, August 30, 2005
In a cavernous, dingy former newspaper building in downtown Los Angeles, Crossing Jordan star Jill Hennessy sits in a chair and groans. Her character, Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh, has just been kidnapped and is sporting a nasty head injury. Her father, played by Ken Howard, Kneels on the floor in front of her hands behind his head, menaced by an unseen assailant. The atmosphere is dank, the mood dark, the rehearsal intense...
And then Marco Mastropietro, Hennessy's gorgeous 18-month-old son, reaches toward Howard, breaking the somber mood by offering the big guy a hug.
"It was the cutest thing, "Hennessy says the following afternoon as she leans up against her black SUV outside a Universal Studios sound stage "We ere trying to be serious, but everybody in the crew just started laughing."
So goes the world of Crossing Jordan, where the drama of an alternately capable and fragile Boston medical examiner is more than occasionally halted by the demands that motherhood has placed on the show's star. But after a 10-month hiatus, a move from Monday to Sunday nights and an uncertain future caused by Hennessy's pregnancy, the show is enjoying its highest ratings ever.
"I'll go to a Jerry Bruckheimer party, and Jerry will be like, 'Whew, good numbers on Sunday night,'" says Jerry O'Connell, the Crossing Jordan costar who's also appeared in "Kangaroo Jack" for Bruckheimer, producer of films like "Top Gun" and "Armageddon," as well as Without a Trace and CSI. "When Jerry Bruckheimer is congratulating you on your numbers, it makes you feel pretty cool in front of your date." (And as tabloid pictures of the happy couple - gleefully posted around the set- will attest, that date is currently actress Rebecca Romijn, John Stamos' ex.)
Hennessy isn't the only one toting a baby around the Jordan set these days. "Our assistant director had a baby, our director of photography had a baby, [costar] Ravi Kapoor [Bug] had a kid..." says actor Steve Valentine with a laugh. "So now my wife's going, 'Weeelll, Steve?'"
Not that he's had much time to work on that. His character, Nigel Townsend - who he describes as "A biker, a doctor, a pathologist, a part-time fashion designer, an odontologist and a criminalist who may or may not be bisexual" - has been getting a lot of screen time lately. In fact, Hennessy's pregnancy caused something of a shift, bringing out other characters and occasionally moving the focus away from Jordan's attempts to solve cases and deal with the murder of her mother.
"The ensemble-ising of the show has been a great strength for us," says creator and executive producer Tim Kring, who also admits that the network is less enamored of the technical side of medical examining than it was when shows like CSI came to prominence. "At one point the network ordered more gadgets, so we had a GPM meter for gadgets per minute," he laughs, standing on the set in a lab room dominated by such high-tech apparatuses as an AB 3100 Genetic Analyzer, a Clarus 500 Mass Spectrometer and a UVP HC-3000 HybriEycler. "It's always been sort of a balance for us, but now we're doing more on the relationship stuff and getting less tied to procedural.'
The center of the show, of course, is still Hennessy's Jordan Cavanaugh. "She has so much latitude, emotionally," says the 36-year-old actress, who left her previous role on Law & Order after three years because she was terrified of being typecast as someone who "could act within the range of A to D." Jordan by contrast, has allowed her to do what she refers to a "Crazy emotional stuff in a forensic drama. I think we're one of the only ones that allows our characters to do that."
A native of Ontario, Canada, Hennessy moved to New York City to pursue an acting career more than a dozen years ago, singing Bruce Springsteen and U2 songs on the street for spare change. Law & Order gave her a steady gig beginning in 1993. By the time she bailed out, she'd met bartender-turned-actor Paolo Mastropietro, who was born in the Bronx to Italian immigrants. The couple eloped to Italy in 2000, then were married again the following year (in a ceremony officiated by former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, no less).
Coworkers and guest stars tell the same story about Hennessy, who now brings her son to the set nearly every day: She's friendly, she's bawdy, she keeps the mood light, she's like Jordan Cavanaugh without the angst. "She's such a sweetheart, and so kind to all of us and to any guest," says Kathryn Hahn, who plays the young grief counselor Lily Lebowski. "And to see her fall in love with this little boy is amazing. But she's also still a badass and hilarious, with a mouth like a truck driver- and so gorgeous it's ridiculous."
Adds O'Connell, "It really comes down to the leaders, and she's our quarterback. I would take a bullet for Jill Hennessy," He pauses. "And she'd probably let me."
But will her character ever end up between the sheets with his? The will-they-or-won't-they flirtations between Jordan and O'Connell's hunky detective Woody Hoyt have, Hennessy admits, drawn plenty of speculation. "I meet so many people of all ages," she says, "men, women, different backgrounds, and they all say the same thing: 'When are you gonna get in the sack with Woody?' These are strangers on the street! Well, I'd love to. It'd be a lot of fun. But it's always sort of the death of an on-screen relationship - as soon as the characters sleep with each other, it's just ruined..."
Not that O'Connell would mind. "I'd love to get me a little Jordan," he says with a wicked chuckle. In fact, the 31-year-old charmer, who's been linked with a string of famous women, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, Estella Warren, and Geri Halliwell, admits that his initial interest in Crossing Jordan was not entirely artistic. "I was like, Jill Hennessy? I'm in I thought I was going to be making a move on her, then I get to the set and find out she's happily married."
Happily married and happily ensconced in a series that she thinks has found its footing despite never getting "that glitzy buzz: that other shows receive. Hennessy even has some ideas for sexual encounters that don't include O'Connell"I'd love to see Jordan mistakenly sleep with Bug or Nigel," she says. "She wakes up, she's groggy, you can see there's someone else under the covers... Jordan should be mixing it up a little bit."
Heading back to the sound stage for the final afternoon of shooting n an episode directed by Jordan costar and veteran actor Miguel Ferrer (Twin Peaks, "Traffic"), Hennessy spots Valentine leaving for the day. "See you later, Steve!" she yells, and then adds seductively, "Say hello to your wife, lover!" She turns away, gasps dramatically and pretends to be embarrassed as making such a slip in front of a reporter. "Oops," she says, "I guess our little secret is out."
No sooner has she stepped inside the door of the soundstage than Ferrer sidles up behind her and, well, grabs her butt. Hennessy lets out a piercing squeal, and then bursts out laughing. "Yeah," she says with a shrug. We are seriously depraved around here."
fanofjerry 12:11:02 PM - [Link]
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Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Room 6 (2006) as Lucas
Cat Tale (2006) as (voice)
These are Jerry's latest movies.
He's wonderful as usual!!
If you have something to add, comments or whatever, leave me a message, okay? Thanks!!!
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Monday, August 08, 2005
I just got his Notable TV Guest Appearances...take a look
"The Tony Danza Show" playing "Himself" 28 July 2005
"Justice League" playing "Captain Marvel" (voice) in episode: "The Clash" (episode # 4.7) 11 June 2005
"The Tony Danza Show" playing "Himself" 13 May 2005
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" playing "Himself" 6 April 2005
"The Bachelor" playing "Himself" (episode # 7.1) 28 March 2005
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" playing "Himself" 28 February 2005
"The Tony Danza Show" playing "Himself" (episode # 1.43) 10 November 2004
"Las Vegas" playing "Detective Woody Hoyt" in episode: "Two of a Kind" (episode # 2.8) 8 November 2004
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" playing "Himself" 4 November 2004
"TV Land's Top Ten" playing "Himself" in episode: "Top 10 TV Cars" (episode # 1.3) 20 October 2004
"Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" playing "Himself" 7 October 2004
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" playing "Himself" 28 September 2004
"Celebrity Poker Showdown" playing "Himself" in episode: "Tournament 3, Game 1" (episode # 3.1) 8 July 2004
"Last Call with Carson Daly" playing "Himself" 21 May 2004
"On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" playing "Himself" 8 April 2004
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" playing "Himself" 12 March 2004
"The Sharon Osbourne Show" playing "Guest Co-Host" 2 March 2004
"Pyramid" playing "Himself" 13 February 2004
"Pyramid" playing "Himself" 11 February 2004
"Without a Trace" playing "Joe Gibson" in episode: "Hawks and Handsaws" (episode # 2.12) 15 January 2004
"The Michael Essany Show" playing "Himself" (episode # 2.1) 17 August 2003
"V Graham Norton" playing "Himself" (episode # 4.1) 12 May 2003
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" playing "Himself" 3 February 2003
"Mad TV" playing "Ted Levins" (episode # 8.12) 25 January 2003
"The Caroline Rhea Show" playing "Himself" 17 January 2003
"Going to California" playing "Pete Rossock" in episode: "Searching for Eddie Van Halen" (episode # 1.19) 7 February 2002
"Celebrity Adventures" playing "Himself" in episode: "Lost City of Peru" (episode # 1.1) 17 September 2001
"Night Visions" playing "Andy" in episode: "Rest Stop" (episode # 1.9) 2 August 2001
"The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" playing "Himself" 31 July 2001
"Rove Live" playing "Himself" (episode # 2.20) 3 July 2001
"Blockbuster Entertainment" playing "Himself" April 2001
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" playing "Himself" 17 March 2000
"Pajama Party" playing "Himself" (episode # 1.1) 4 February 2000
"Howard Stern" playing "Himself" 16 November 1999
"The Howard Stern Radio Show" playing "Himself" 13 November 1999
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" playing "Himself" 8 April 1999
"The Daily Show" playing "Himself" 4 February 1999
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" playing "Himself" 17 December 1997
"Charles in Charge" playing "David Landon" in episode: "The Organization Man" (episode # 4.20) 1989
"The Equalizer" playing "Bobby" in episode: "The Child Broker" (episode # 3.13) 20 January 1988
fanofjerry 12:00:00 AM - [Link]
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Saturday, July 16, 2005
Living, muscular proof that ugly ducklings can indeed turn into swans, Jerry O'Connell first became known to film audiences as "that fat kid from Stand By Me," when he starred in the 1986 film at the age of eleven. Several years and many lost pounds later, he emerged as a tall, handsome screen lothario, something that provoked substantial commentary from both film critics and any number of film viewers.
Born in New York City on February 17, 1974, he began taking acting classes at the age of six. He got his first professional work acting in commercials when he was ten, and a year later made his film debut in the critically acclaimed Stand By Me. Jerry was somewhat overshadowed by the presence of teen idol co-stars River Phoenix and Corey Feldman, but still managed to win a place in the coming-of-age film lexicon. After Stand By Me, he appeared in a television series or two and enrolled at Manhattan's Professional Children's School. Following his graduation, he attended New York University, where he attained a B.A. in Film and Television in 1995. While still an NYU student, he appeared in the Jason Priestley vehicle Calendar Girl in 1993.
After his college graduation, Jerry began to pursue his acting career full-time. He soon landed a starring role on the sci-fi series Sliders, which, despite low ratings, had a very loyal viewership. In 1996, the actor's popularity grew beyond the confines of television when he starred in both Joe's Apartment and Jerry Maguire. The latter film was a particular success, and he began to find steady film work. Next up was Scream 2 (1997), in which he played Neve Campbell's boyfriend. After an uncredited role in the Jennifer Love Hewitt vehicle Can't Hardly Wait (1998), he returned to television to star as a young Vietnam War soldier in the miniseries The '60s in 1999. That same year, he starred as a neanderthal-like jock in Body Shots, a film about the search for love and/or a lay amongst a group of Los Angeles twenty-somethings.
Since then he has landed a role in TV Show 'Crossing Jordan' and is currently filming comedy flick 'Down and Under' with Hang Time star Anthony Anderson
fanofjerry 7:38:31 AM - [Link]
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Friday, June 17, 2005
News!
Jerry O'Connell ranks as number 70 in VH1's "Greatest Kid Stars" special. The five night series hosted by Christopher Knight premiered on June 13th, and repeats throughout the month of June (Jerry should be in Hour 2). Check your local listings for show times. For more information about the special and the complete list of child stars, read the press release at biz.yahoo.com/prnews.
fanofjerry 12:00:00 AM - [Link]
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Sunday, June 12, 2005
About Jerry
Name: Jerry O'Connell
Birthdate: Feb. 17, 1974 (In New York, NY)
Stats: 6'2" / brown hair / blue eyes
Weight: Around 190
Age: 25
Profession: Actor, Director
Family: Linda (Mom), Michael (Dad), Charlie (Brother)
Hobbies: Surfing, basketball, football, running, golf, singing at kareoke bars, suring the net. (Maybe he'll come across this page :))
Favorite Sports Teams: New York Yankees, Knicks, Jets, and Rangers
Pets: A dog, he's allergic to cats.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Pistachio Nut.. the green color entices him
Favorite Food: Meatball Parmesan Sandwitches and chicken parmesan sandwitches
Favorite TV Shows: The X-Files, Law and Order, and any cop shows.
Favorite Sliders Episode: Love Gods (Where 90% of the male population were killed off due to a virus, the rest were use for breeding purposes). "Anyone could get a date." (Thats my favorite Ep. too :))
Favorite Music: Frank Sinatra or Stevie Wonder
~Jerry said on a episode of Later that he has to "beg and crawl his way to get a date." He must not be asking the right people then, you wouldn't have to ask me twice Jerry! :)
fanofjerry 12:00:00 AM - [Link]
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Thursday, June 09, 2005
Beach Babes Rebecca and Jerry Chill
On a trip to Hawaii, Rebecca Romijn looked voluptuous in her tiny bikini while frolicking in the sun with her boyfriend, Jerry O'Connell. The couple spent time on Kauai, where onlookers said they were all over each other. "They spent so much time kissing and cuddling that they may as well have stayed home," says one witness.
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