Dolemite Is My Name 2019 premiere
Saturday September 7th, Princess of Wales Theatre 300 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1J2, Canada
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Edward Regan Murphy was born April 3, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York, to Lillian Lynch (born: Lillian Laney), a telephone operator, and Charles Edward Murphy, a transit police officer who was also an amateur comedian and actor. After his father died, his mother married Vernon Lynch, a foreman at a Breyer's Ice Cream plant. His brothers are Charlie Murphy & Vernon Lynch Jr. Eddie had aspirations of being in show business since he was a child. A bright kid growing up in the streets of New York, Murphy spent a great deal of time on impressions and comedy stand-up routines rather than academics. His sense of humor and wit made him a stand out amongst his classmates at Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School. By the time he was fifteen, Murphy worked as a stand-up comic on the lower part of New York, wooing audiences with his dead-on impressions of celebrities and outlooks on life.
In the early 1980s, at the age of 19, Murphy was offered a contract for the Not-Ready-For-Prime-Time Players of Saturday Night Live (1975), where Murphy exercised his comedic abilities in impersonating African American figures and originating some of the show's most memorable characters: Velvet Jones, Mr. Robinson, and a disgruntled and angry Gumby. Murphy made his feature film debut in 48 Hrs. (1982), alongside Nick Nolte. The two's comedic and antagonistic chemistry, alongside Murphy's believable performance as a streetwise convict aiding a bitter, aging cop, won over critics and audiences. The next year, Murphy went two for two, with another hit, pairing him with John Landis, who later became a frequent collaborator with Murphy in Coming to America (1988) and Beverly Hills Cop III (1994). Beverly Hills Cop (1984) was the film that made Murphy a box-office superstar and most notably made him a celebrity worldwide, and it remains one of the all-time biggest domestic blockbusters in motion-picture history. Murphy's performance as a young Detroit cop in pursuit of his friend's murderers earned him a third consecutive Golden Globe nomination. Axel Foley became one of Murphy's signature characters. On top of his game, Murphy was unfazed by his success, that is until his box office appeal and choices in scripts resulted into a spotty mix of hits and misses into the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Films like The Golden Child (1986) and Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) were critically panned but were still massive draws at the box office. In 1989, Murphy, coming off another hit, Coming to America (1988), found failure with his directorial debut, Harlem Nights (1989). Another 48 Hrs. (1990), his turn as a hopeless romantic in Boomerang (1992) and as a suave vampire in Vampire In Brooklyn did little to resuscitate his career. However, his remake of Jerry Lewis's The Nutty Professor (1996) brought Murphy's drawing power back into fruition. From there, Murphy rebounded with occasional hits and misses but has long proven himself as a skilled comedic actor with laudable range pertaining to characterizations and mannerisms. Though he has grown up a lot since his fast-lane rise as a superstar in the 1980s, Murphy has lived the Hollywood lifestyle with controversy, criticism, scandal, and the admiration of millions worldwide for his talents. As Murphy had matured throughout the years, learning many lessons about the Hollywood game in the process, he settled down with more family-oriented humor with Doctor Dolittle (1998), Mulan (1998), Bowfinger (1999), and the animated smash Shrek (2001), in a supporting role that showcased Murphy's comedic personality and charm. Throughout the 2000s, he further starred in the hits The Haunted Mansion (2003), Shrek 2 (2004), Dreamgirls (2006) (for which he was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar), Norbit (2007), Shrek the Third (2007), and Shrek Forever After (2010).
Murphy was married to Nicole Mitchell Murphy from 1993 to 2006. Murphy has ten children.- Actor
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Wesley Trent Snipes was born in Orlando, Florida, to Marian (Long), a teacher's assistant, and SMSGT Wesley Rudolph Snipes, an aircraft engineer. He grew up on the streets of the South Bronx in New York City, where he very early decided that dance and the theatre were to be his career. He attended the High School for the Performing Arts (popularized in Fame (1980)). But dreams of the musical theater (and maybe a few commercials) faded when his mother moved to Orlando, Florida before he could graduate. Fortune would have it that he along with two friends and his "Drama class" teachers Mr. S Porro and K. Rugerio, would start a bus-n-truck theatre company (Struttin Street Stuff) be instrumental in his high schools (Jones High) induction into the International Thespian Society, Orlando Chapter and help lay the foundation for what would become Dr. Phillips High Schools theatre arts program. Musical theatre rooted Snipes performed song-n-dance, puppetry, and acrobatics in city parks, dinner clubs, and performing arts centers around central Florida. As a recipient of a Victor Borge Scholarship, Snipes left Orlando and entered the world-renowned professional theatre arts program at SUNY Purchase in New York, now Purchase College, where he honed his theatrical performance and martial arts skills. Graduating with a BFA, he went on to co-star in a few soap operas and nighttime dramas, peppered in between critical acclaim performances Broadway. It was there in a Broadway theater An agent saw him on stage and invited him to audition for his first feature film role.
Goldie Hawn Wildcats (1986). Athletic roles such as that gave way to dramatic roles such as that gave way to tough guy roles as in New Jack City (1991), and to the action hero in Passenger 57 (1992). Wesley feels that at least with the Hollywood heavyweights he must be doing something right - Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Dennis Hopper and Sean Connery all had veto power over casting and all approved his role. Wesley also founded Amen Ra Films Production Company, and is a Multi System Combat Arts Black Belt Holder IT Technologist & VC.- Actor
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Keegan-Michael Key was born in Southfield, Michigan and raised in Detroit. He was adopted as a child by a black father and a white mother. In 1989, he graduated from Shrine Catholic High School in Royal Oak, Michigan. Key attended the University of Detroit Mercy as an undergraduate and earned his Master of Fine Arts in Theater at Pennsylvania State University. While at The University of Detroit Mercy, he was a brother of Phi Kappa Theta.- Actor
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Mike Epps was born on 18 November 1970 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004), Friday After Next (2002) and The Hangover (2009). He has been married to Kyra Robinson Epps since 23 June 2019. They have two children. He was previously married to Mechelle McCain.- Actress
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Da'Vine Joy Randolph made her Broadway and West End debuts starring as Oda Mae Brown in Ghost the Musical (2012 Tony Award® Nomination, Best Featured Actress in a Musical). A Philadelphia native, she is an alum of Temple University in Theater with a concentration in Musical Theater and then attended Yale School of Drama for her Masters. Regional stage credits include Servant of Two Masters at Yale Repertory Theater and Hair at Prince Music Theater.- Actor
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Tituss Burgess was born on 21 February 1979 in Athens, Georgia, USA. He is an actor, known for Central Park (2020), Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) and Dolemite Is My Name (2019).- Actor
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Craig Robinson is an African-American actor, singer, musician and comedian who is known for portraying Darryl Philbin from The Office, LeVar Brown from The Cleveland Show, Doug Judy from Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Cookie from Shrek Forever After, himself from This Is The End, and Nick Webber-Agnew from Hot Tub Time Machine. He also worked in several films that starred Seth Rogen including Sausage Party and Pineapple Express.- An award-winning host, interviewer, and entertainment expert, Dave Karger has made over 170 live appearances on NBC's Today show and appears regularly as an expert and correspondent on E! and Access Hollywood. In 2015 Dave received the Publicists Guild Press Award honoring the year's outstanding entertainment journalist. In 2014 he was named one of OUT Magazine's "OUT 100," acknowledging the most influential people in the LGBT community. Dave has also been a guest host on Today, Access Hollywood Live, and Turner Classic Movies. From 2012 to 2016 Dave served as Chief Correspondent at Fandango, where he hosted the original video series "The Frontrunners" and "Weekend Ticket." "The Frontrunners" received a 2013 Webby Award nomination for Best Variety Series. Before that, Dave spent 17 years as a senior writer at Entertainment Weekly, where he wrote over 50 cover stories, on subjects including George Clooney, Angelina Jolie, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Johnny Depp, Denzel Washington, and Carrie Underwood. He also spearheaded Oscar coverage for the magazine and EW.com. In 2012 and 2013, Dave was the Academy's official red-carpet greeter on Oscar night, only the third person ever to hold that post. He also co-hosted the 2011 Oscars Digital Experience (produced by The Academy and ABC), which won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media. He has served on the juries of the TriBeCa, Los Angeles, South By Southwest, and Florida Film Festivals. Dave graduated cum laude from Duke University.
- Paige Butcher was born on 6 October 1979 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. She is an actress, known for Something's Gotta Give (2003), Big Momma's House 2 (2006) and Maxim the Real Swimsuit DVD Vol. 2 (2005).
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Elle Key was born in Bronx, New York, USA. She is known for School of Rock (2003), Boy Meets Girl (2014) and Fair Game (2010). She has been married to Keegan-Michael Key since 8 June 2018.- Costume Designer
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Ms. Carter won 2 Oscars for Costume Design for Black Panther and Wakanda Forever, making history as the first African-American in that category. She also made history being the first African-American woman to win multiple Oscars in any category. A 4-time Academy Award nominee also for Malcolm X and Amistad, she has 50 feature film credits including Do the Right Thing, The Butler, Selma, and Marshall and received the 2019 Costume Designers Guild Career Achievement Award.- Producer
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John Davis was born on 20 July 1954 in Denver, Colorado, USA. He is a producer and production manager, known for I, Robot (2004), Prey (2022) and Waterworld (1995). He is married to Jordan Davis. They have three children.- Writer
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Scott Alexander was born on 16 June 1963 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for American Crime Story (2016), The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) and Ed Wood (1994).- Writer
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Mr. Karaszewski is known for unusual true stories written in tandem with Scott Alexander. Their feature film credits include the Oscar-winning Ed Wood, The People vs.Larry Flynt, Man on the Moon, Big Eyes, & Dolemite is My Name. Mr. Karaszewski co-chairs the International Feature Film category & won the Emmy, Golden Globe, PGA & WGA Award for The People v O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story. Mr. Karaszewski is a governor of the Writers Branch.- Producer
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Father, Walter D. Brewer worked in a number of high-level corporate positions for Matson Navigation Company, culminating in the position of director of corporate development from 1990-1998, when he died. His work caused the family to move from Vallejo, California (where Craig attended elementary school and junior high) to Orange County, returning to Vallejo in the early 1990s. Walter frequently rented out local theaters to present young Craig's plays and often financed Craig's productions.
Craig's mother, Gail, was a school board member for Vallejo's district both times the family lived there and taught English and Drama in nearby Mt. Diablo School District. She allowed her son, fresh out of high school, to teach her drama courses at College Park High School in Pleasant Hill, California and produce/direct the school's plays, with the school occasionally serving as a showcase for his original works. Craig's father also helped finance school productions, and helped to rent out local theaters for additional shows. Craig's high school friends, including future wife, Jodi Brewer and Chris Barela, took an active role in CPHS's drama department productions. Craig's younger sister, Amanda Brewer, attended CPHS from 1992-1995.- Music Department
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Scott Bomar is known for Dolemite Is My Name (2019), Hustle & Flow (2005) and Black Snake Moan (2006).- Producer
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Sarah Sarandos is known for Killers of the Flower Moon (2023), Uncut Gems (2019) and You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023).- Production Designer
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Clay A. Griffith was born to former actors Peter Griffith and Nanita Greene. He has an older sister actress Tracy Griffith and an older half-sister actress Melanie Griffith. He grew up in New York and the Virgin Islands. When he was eighteen, his sister Melanie helped him gain entry into the film industry by being an assistant art director in a film that she starred in Something Wild (1986). They worked together again on Pacific Heights (1990), in which Clay was one of the set decorators. That was the last time they worked together, since Clay forged his own path in the film industry. He has enjoyed a long-standing association with filmmaker Cameron Crowe, which began almost three decades ago on the romantic comedy "Say Anything" (as Crowe's assistant on the filmmaker's directorial debut), and continued on to Crowe's new romantic comedy, "Aloha," on which he served as production designer.
These titles have bookended Griffith's work with Crowe, first as a set decorator ("Singles," "Jerry McGuire"), then as production designer on Crowe's Oscar®-winning, semi-autobiographical music extravaganza, "Almost Famous," for which Griffith himself earned an Art Directors Guild nomination (Contemporary Film category). Since that 2000 project, Griffith has designed Crowe's "We Bought A Zoo" and "Elizabethtown" and the TV pilot/series "Roadies."
He has been a set decorator on such memorable and influential films as "Dirty Dancing," "Mystic Pizza," David Fincher's "Se7en," " Nora Ephron's "Sleepless in Seattle" and James L. Brooks' 1997 Oscar®-nominated Best Picture, "As Good As It Gets" Coincidentally, he had once been a script reader at Brooks' Gracie Films.
Following his debut as production designer on "Almost Famous," Griffith has gone on to design such motion pictures as "Radio," "Sweet Home Alabama," "Domestic Disturbance," "Lucky You," "Meet Dave," "A Thousand Words," and Ed Zwick's latest films "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" and biopic "Trial By Fire. " Griffith recently finished the much- anticipated Craig Brewer period biopic "Dolemite is my Name" premiering at TIFF." In addition, he worked on cataclysmic thriller "Greenland".
He is married to Heather Griffith, with whom he has a child- Producer
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Tendo Nagenda was born on 2 April 1975 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. He is a producer, known for Mulan (2020), 50/50 (2011) and The Haunted Mansion (2003).- Producer
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Scott Stuber is the Head of Global Films where he oversees the development, production and acquisition of the Netflix film slate. Recent hits under Scott's supervision include: Martin Scorsese's The Irishman, Academy Award winner Marriage Story, The Old Guard, Murder Mystery, Extraction, Bird Box, and three-time Academy Award winner ROMA directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Prior to Netflix, he founded and ran Bluegrass Films, which produced such hits as Ted, Central Intelligence, and Safe House. A former vice chairman of worldwide production at Universal Studios, he was responsible for films including A Beautiful Mind, 8 Mile, Meet the Parents and its follow-up films, plus both the Bourne and Fast and the Furious franchises. Scott is on the board and active with a variety of organizations, including the Charlotte + Gwenyth Gray Foundation, Baby2Baby and Chrysalis.