SAG-AFTRA convention delegates have narrowly re-elected Rebecca Damon to a two-year term as executive vice president of the performers union over David Jolliffe.
The margin was five votes in an election that took place Friday on the second day of the biennial SAG-aftra National Convention at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. The four-day event is closed to the news media.
The exec VP slot is the second-highest elected post in SAG-aftra and shall act in the place of the president if the president is absent. Damon’s re-election is a victory for the Carteris supporters, who operate the Unite for Strength and United Screen Actors Nationwide slates.
Damon has been in the exec VP post since April, 2016, succeeding Gabrielle Carteris in the slot. Carteris became president after Ken Howard died, serving the final 16 months of his term and was re-elected in 2017 over Esai Morales and...
The margin was five votes in an election that took place Friday on the second day of the biennial SAG-aftra National Convention at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. The four-day event is closed to the news media.
The exec VP slot is the second-highest elected post in SAG-aftra and shall act in the place of the president if the president is absent. Damon’s re-election is a victory for the Carteris supporters, who operate the Unite for Strength and United Screen Actors Nationwide slates.
Damon has been in the exec VP post since April, 2016, succeeding Gabrielle Carteris in the slot. Carteris became president after Ken Howard died, serving the final 16 months of his term and was re-elected in 2017 over Esai Morales and...
- 10/12/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Similar News
Soap Stars to Take Part in ‘Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit for Stand Up To Cancer … We All Have a Story’
- 5/13/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
General Hospital Spoilers: Shocking Exits Shake Port Charles – Who Dies?
- 5/7/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Celebrating The Soaps
Daytime Stands Up Livestream Event to Raise Funds for Cancer Research
- 5/7/2024
- Look to the Stars
Cycling drama ‘Hard Miles’ starring Matthew Modine secures UK-Ireland theatrical deal (exclusive)
- 5/10/2024
- ScreenDaily
Robert De Niro Wasn’t Shouting at Pro-Palestinian Protestors in Video, but Filming a TV Show, His Rep Explains
- 5/2/2024
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Matthew Modine Discusses Hard Miles Cycling and Transforming Lives
- 4/24/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s ‘Tomb Raider’ Series Scores Amazon Pickup
- 5/14/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nicolas Cage to Star in Spider-Man Noir Live-Action Series at MGM+, Amazon Prime Video
- 5/14/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘The Boys’ Renewed for Season 5 at Amazon
- 5/14/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety - TV News
Edgar Wright in Talks to Direct ‘Barbarella’ Starring Sydney Sweeney
- 5/13/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety - Film News
Third ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Set With Paul Giamatti
- 5/13/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jennifer Lopez Deserves Credit For Being the Ultimate Latina Rom-Com Queen
- 5/14/2024
- by Zayda Rivera
- Popsugar.com
Aida Rodriguez: Unpacking My Childhood Traumas Through Comedy Is Cathartic
- 5/6/2024
- by Aida Rodriguez
- Popsugar.com
How Erik Rivera Uses Comedy to Heal and Help Others
- 5/6/2024
- by Miguel Machado
- Popsugar.com
Ian Lara: Comedy Gave Me the Strength to Overcome My Mother's Death
- 5/6/2024
- by Ian Lara
- Popsugar.com
Sasha Merci: How Comedy Has Helped Me Navigate Depression
- 5/6/2024
- by Sasha Merci
- Popsugar.com
Cannes 2024 Sales So Far: Neon Buys ‘Titane’ Director Julia Ducournau’s Next Film ‘Alpha’
- 5/14/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
‘Fury Road’: George Miller Says “There’s No Excuse” For The Clash Between Charlize Theron & Tom Hardy On Set
- 5/14/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 2 Trailer: The Massively Popular HBO ‘Thrones’ Spinoff Returns In June
- 5/14/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Shogun,’ and ‘Bodkin’ Top Inaugural Gotham TV Awards Nominations
- 5/14/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Trailer: Emma D’Arcy Battles Olivia Cooke for the Iron Throne
- 5/14/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Edgar Wright in Talks to Direct ‘Barbarella’ Starring Sydney Sweeney
- 5/13/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety - Film News
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Swings to $72 Million at Overseas Box Office, Mighty $131 Million Globally
- 5/12/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Reacher Season 3 Is Arriving Later Than You Probably Expected
- 5/14/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Cannes 2024 Sales So Far: Neon Buys ‘Titane’ Director Julia Ducournau’s Next Film ‘Alpha’
- 5/14/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
‘Fury Road’: George Miller Says “There’s No Excuse” For The Clash Between Charlize Theron & Tom Hardy On Set
- 5/14/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s ‘Tomb Raider’ Series Scores Amazon Pickup
- 5/14/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nicolas Cage to Star in Spider-Man Noir Live-Action Series at MGM+, Amazon Prime Video
- 5/14/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘The Boys’ Renewed for Season 5 at Amazon
- 5/14/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety - TV News
Carrie-Anne Moss Joins Arnold Schwarzenegger in Season 2 of FUBAR
- 5/13/2024
- by IMDb News
- IMDb News
Third ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Set With Paul Giamatti
- 5/13/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News