Happy Birthday: David Koechner

davidkoechner.jpgDavid Koechner

Born: August 24, 1962 in Tipton, Missouri, USA

Married to:
Leigh Koechner (27 June 1998 – present) (4 children)

Wag The Dog was my first film role. I think I had three scenes, but it took three weeks. But I only shot like one day every week. My first scene on my first day was with Dustin Hoffman. It was a walk-and-talk scene, with Steadicam, and I remember we started the scene and one of my lines got jumped, and I didn’t know what to do. I was somewhat flabbergasted. But that’s the way movie-making goes; no one says like, “Okay, are you ready?” They assume you’re ready when they say “Action!”

A GOOD OLD FASHIONED ORGY
dir. Alex Gregory
Peter Huyck
Stars:
Jason Sudeikis
Leslie Bibb
EXTRACT Movie PosterExtract
2009
dir. Judge
Starring
Jason Bateman
Krista Wiig
Ben Affleck
ANCHORMANAnchorman
2004
dir. Adam McKay
starring
Ferrell
Christina Applegate
Semi ProSemi Pro
2008
Directed by Kent Alterman
Starring
Ferrell
Woody Harrelson
Get Smart
2008
Directed by Peter Segal
Starring
Carell
Hathaway
Drillbit TaylorDrillbit Taylor
Directed by Steven Brill
Starring
Wilson
Nate Hartley
Troy Gentile
MOVIE POSTERFINAL DESTINATION 5
dir. Steven Quale
Stars:
Nicholas D’Agosto
Emma Bell
MOVIE POSTERPIRANHA 3DD
dir. John Gulager
Stars:
Danielle Panabaker
Katrina Bowden
MOVIE POSTERTHIS MEANS WAR
dir. McG
Stars:
Reese Witherspoon
Chris Pine
MOVIE POSTERHOTEL TRANSYLVANIA
dir. Genndy Tartakovsky
Stars:
Adam Sandler
Kevin James
A HAUNTED HOUSE
2013
dir. Michael Tiddes
Stars:
Marlon Wayans
Essence Atkins
MOVIE POSTERANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND CONTINUES
2013
dir. Adam McKay
Stars:
Will Ferrell
MOVIE POSTERLET’S GO TO PRISON
2006
dir. Bob Odenkirk
Stars:
Dax Shepard
Will Arnett
MOVIE POSTERBARNYARD
2006
dir. Steve Oedekerk
Stars:
Kevin James
Courteney Cox
MOVIE POSTERTALLADEGA NIGHTS: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006
dir. Adam McKay
Stars:
Will Ferrell

 

Happy Birthday: Stephen Fry

stephenfry.jpgStephen Fry

Born: August 24, 1957 in Hampstead, London, England, UK

I’ve always believed Americans have one huge, ready-made gift when it comes to acting in front of a camera – the ability to relax. Take the supreme relaxed authenticity of a James Stewart or a George Clooney compared with the brittle contrivances of a Laurence Olivier or a Kenneth Branagh, marvelous as they are.

MOVIE POSTERSHERLOCK HOLMES A GAME OF SHADOWS
dir. Guy Ritchie
Stars:
Robert Downey Jr.
Jude Law
WILDEWilde
1997
dir. Brian Gilbert
Cast
Stephen Fry
Jude Law
THE LOOK OF LOVE
2013
dir. Michael Winterbottom
Stars:
Steve Coogan
Matt Lucas
V FOR VENDETTAV for Vendetta
2005
dir. James McTeigue
starring
Portman
Hugo Weaving
TV POSTER24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY
Stars:
Kiefer Sutherland
Yvonne Strahovski

 

Happy Birthday: Jared Harris

jaredharrisJared Harris

Born: August 24, 1961 in London, England, UK

[on Daniel Day-Lewis’ work ethic] His attention to detail and commitment is truly impressive, but people refer to it as being an imposition or intimidating. It isn’t. Actors do that stuff all the time. He just likes to “stay in it”, and he asks that you respect that, by not talking about bullshit.

RESIDENT EVIL: APOCALYPSE
2004
dir. Alexander Witt
Starring:
Milla Jovovich
Sienna Guillory
 moviesTHE WARD
2011
dir. John Carpenter
Stars
Amber Heard
Mamie Gummer
TV POSTERBest of MAD MEN TV Show
Reviews of every episode!
Benjamin ButtonThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button
dir. David Fincher
Starring
Pitt
Cate Blanchett
Extraordinary Measures
dir. Tom Vaughan
Stars
Brendan Fraser
Keri Russell
Harrison Ford
MOVIE POSTERLINCOLN
2012
dir. Steven Spielber
Stars:
Daniel Day-Lewis
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
movie posterLOST IN SPACE
1998
dir. Stephen Hopkins
Starring
Gary Oldman
William Hurt
MOVIE POSTERSHERLOCK HOLMES A GAME OF SHADOWS
dir. Guy Ritchie
Stars:
Robert Downey Jr.
Jude Law
TV POSTERMAD MEN season 3
Best of the Season!
TV POSTERMAD MEN season 4
Best of the Season!
MAD MEN season 5
Best of the Season!
MOVIE POSTERPOMPEII
2014
dir. Paul W.S. Anderson
Stars:
Kit Harington
Carrie-Anne Moss
MOVIE POSTERTHE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES
2013
dir. Harald Zwart
Stars:
Lily Collins
MOVIE POSTERTHE QUIET ONES
2014
dir. John Pogue
Stars:
Jared Harris
Sam Clafin

 

Happy Birthday: Beth Riesgraf

bethriesgrafBeth Riesgraf

Born: August 24, 1978 in USA

I moved from Minnesota to Las Vegas when I was 13, so I spent my high school years there and did some things I’m not proud of.

It’s so weird, not knowing what your life is going to be. I’m being optimistic. And when Leverage (2008) comes to an end, I have lots of ideas for other things. You can’t really sit and wait for things to come to you.

Happy Birthday: James D’Arcy

jamesdarcy.jpgJames D’Arcy

Born: August 24, 1975 in London, England, UK

I don’t have any expectations as an actor and being rich and famous is not my driving force. I’m not really very ambitious. I’m more interested in enjoying my life and looking after my family than being hugely successful. There are lots of people I admire and respect, but I don’t necessarily want to be like them. I’m too happy being myself.

W.E.
dir. Madonna
Stars:
Abbie Cornish
Oscar Isaac
MASTER AND COMMANDERMASTER AND COMMANDER: The Far Side of the World
2003
dir. Weir
Starring
Russell Crowe
Paul Bettany
LET’S BE COPS
2014
dir. Luke Greenfield
Stars:
Nina Dobrev
Angela Kerecz
MOVIE POSTERHITCHCOCK
2012
dir. Sacha Gervasi
Stars:
Anthony Hopkins
Helen Mirren
MOVIE POSTEREXORCIST: THE BEGINNING
2004
dir. Renny Harlin
Stars:
Stellan Skarsgard
Izabella Scorupco

 

Happy Birthday: Rupert Grint

rupertgrint.jpgRupert Grint

Born: August 24, 1988 in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, UK

[Answering to “Is Emma Watson actually bossy like Hermione?”] I’d tell you, but she’d hurt me.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
2001
dir. Chris Columbus
Starring
Richard Harris
Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2002
dir. Chris Columbus
starring
Daniel Radcliffe
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
2004
dir. Alfonso Cuaron
Starring
Gary Oldman
HARRY POTTER 4Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2005
dir. Mike Newell
starring
Alan Rickman
Ralph Fiennes
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
2007
dir. David Yates
Starring
Daniel Radcliffe
Harry Melling
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCEHarry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
2009
dir. David Yates
Starring
Daniel Radcliffe
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWSHARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS
dir. David Yates
Stars:
Daniel Radcliffe
Emma Watson
MOVIE POSTERHARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOW PART 2
dir. David Yates

Happy Birthday: Steve Guttenberg

steveguttenberg.jpgSteve Guttenberg

Born: August 24, 1958 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

[addressing the rumours of a Police Academy: Next Generation/Mahoney spin-off film] Definitely. It’s coming. People will look down at the idea, but they’re in the same business of making money too. The Police Academy (1984) films gave me so much opportunity, and I’ve got nothing but a good attitude towards them. I sure hope they do it. If the script’s right – I’m definitely in. You never know, I may direct.

THE BOYS FROM BRAZIL
1978
dir. Franklin J. Schaffner
Starring:
Gregory Peck
Laurence Oliviera

 

Happy Birthday: Chad Michael Murray

chadmichaelmurray.jpgChad Michael Murray

Born: August 24, 1981 in Buffalo, New York, USA

“Dad never had time to relax. When we were young, he’d get us off to school before he’d go to work as a controller for a nine-hour day, come home, make dinner, make sure we got our homework done, then go right to sleep and do it all over again the next morning.” – Chad says of his father’s hectic work and family juggling act.

THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT 2: GHOSTS OF GEORGIA
2013
dir. Tom Elkins

MOVIE POSTERFRUITVALE STATION
2013
dir. Ryan Coogler
Stars:
Michael B. Jordan
Melonie Diaz
MOVIE POSTERTYLER PERRY’S A MADEA CHRISTMAS
2013
dir. Tyler Perry
Stars:
Chad Michael Murray
MOVIE POSTERHOME OF THE BRAVE
2006
dir. Irwin Winkler
Stars:
Samuel L Jackson
50 Cent