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Kevin Spacey FowlerBirth Date :
July 26, 1959Birth Place :
South Orange, New Jersey, USAClaim to fame :
As Roger 'Verbal' Kint in "The Usual Suspect" (1995)
Kevin Spacey-Starring 'Shrink' Gets Trailer
June 03, 2009 10:06:25What if the one person who is counted by others to hold them together is barely holding it together himself? In a brand new trailer of "Shrink" outed via Apple, Henry Carter portrayed by Academy Award-winning Kevin Spacey is introduced as the sought-after Hollywood psychiatrist, whose clients include a once-famous actress, an insecure young writer and a comically obsessive-compulsive superagent.
But, having a list of A-list clients doesn't mean that he is in a good place. Unable to cope with a recent personal tragedy, he turns into a pothead with no concern for his appearance. As a sense of inability to help his patients creeps into his mind, he is asked to take on his first pro-bono case. Now, he has to deal with the real-life troubles of a troubled teenage girl who loves the world of movies he has become so jaded by.
Full TV Nominees List of 13th Annual Satellite Awards
December 01, 2008 02:12:35Two HBO productions are dominating the nominees list of 13th Annual Satellite Awards which prize-giving ceremony will be held on Sunday, December 14 at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City. "John Adams", a mini-series starring Paul Giamatti, has four chances to take home an award, and so does made-for-TV movie "Recount".
Apart from Giamatti who earns a nomination for Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television, his co-star Laura Linney is also taking the similar nod, only for the Actress part. The movie itself is put under Miniseries category while its other actress Sarah Polley is contending for Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television.
Lex Luthor Still Superman's Foe in 'Superman: The Man of Steel'
October 04, 2008 10:10:28The next "Superman" movie, "Superman: The Man of Steel", apparently will see once again Lex Luthor, the famed Superman villain which has appeared in most of the live-action films. Within an article from The Independent focusing on the interview with Kevin Spacey, it is revealed that the "Superman Returns" actor will reprise his role as the baddie in the reboot movie.
Part of the article read, "...the producers of the follow-up to Superman Returns...will be paying him big bucks to reprise his role as Lex Luthor next year." Mentioning that Spacey will return as Luthor next year in "Man of Steel", the article also ignites speculation that the production of the new "Superman" film may start sometime in 2009. Nevertheless, Warner Bros. Pictures have yet to let out confirmation or denial regarding both reports.
HBO's 'John Adams' Nabs a Leading 23 Emmy Nominations
July 18, 2008 09:07:46The complete list of nominees for the 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards was announced Thursday morning, July 17. The 60th annual awards event, which is set to be aired live on ABC from NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE, Los Angeles on September 21 later this year, witnessed HBO's miniseries "John Adams" nabbed a leading 23 nominations, namely Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for its star Paul Giamatti and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for Laura Linney just to name a few.
Comedy series "30 Rock" followed close behind with 17 nominations and the drama series "Mad Men" was the other big nominee with 16 nods in total. Below is the list of some of the awards nominees. The complete list, meanwhile, can be viewed at Emmy's official site.
Kevin Spacey Wants to Reprise Villainous Role in 'Man of Steel'
April 01, 2008 01:04:19Kevin Spacey, the depicter of Superman's archenemy Lex Luthor, confessed that he would love to reprise his villainous role in the Superman sequel "Superman: The Man of Steel". According to Monsters and Critics, the 48-year-old actor has been looking forward to the chance of him playing the bald villain in the upcoming superhero flick.
Talking to the site, the "American Beauty" star revealed that he has actually been tapped to play the character, but the decision depends on the filmmakers. "I believe they are in talks at the moment. I have actually already signed up to do it," explained the actor. "So if they decide to go ahead with it and they still want me, then I will definitely be in it."
I Am Legend Star Cast in Chicago 7?
January 04, 2008 12:01:42Following the news that Sacha Baron Cohen is cast in Steven Spielberg's "The Trial of the Chicago 7" a few days back, more Hollywood names who might be up for roles in the drama film has been leaked. According to reports, the Vanity Vair's article about "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" has given out hints that Will Smith, Taye Diggs, Adam Arkin, Kevin Spacey and Philip Seymour Hoffman could be attached to the new project.
In the article posted on VanityFair.com, Jim Windolf, the writer, wrote down, "My glance strays to a side table, where headshots of actors under consideration for his likely next directing project, Chicago 7 - about the conspiracy trial that grew out of protests at the 1968 Democratic convention - lie on the surface. Among them I spy Will Smith, Taye Diggs, Adam Arkin, and Kevin Spacey; Sacha Baron Cohen (as Abbie Hoffman) and Philip Seymour Hoffman (as William Kunstler) are also linked to the project, which has a screenplay by Aaron Sorkin."
Kevin Spacey Signed on to Star in HBO's Recount
September 25, 2007 11:09:30
Kicked off his early career as a stage actor before then being cast in numbers of big screen projects, Kevin Spacey is ready to invade the small screen with his being signed to star in HBO's upcoming made for TV movie "Recount" which chronicles the contested presidential election of 2000.
A political drama, "Recount" will focus its story on the ordinary people caught up in the extraordinary events surrounding the fateful vote. It begins with the November 7th elections, follows the slew of controversial court challenges and recounts and culminates with the December 12th Supreme Court ruling that effectively handed George W. Bush the presidency.
Kevin Spacey Ready to Face "Man of Steel"
July 12, 2007 10:07:29Taking the same decision as his "Superman Returns" co-star Brandon Routh did earlier, Kevin Spacey has been confirmed to reprise his role of Lex Luthor in "Superman: The Man of Steel."
According to Variety, Spacey has met helmer Bryan Singer in New York regarding the sequel during his Broadway stint for Eugene O'Neill's recently wrapped "Moon for the Misbegotten." It is said that the actor hopes to shoot his scenes on a six-week block next year following the completion of his run in David Mamet's play "Speed the Plow" in April.
Kevin Spacey Quits Acting, Enjoys Time as London Theatre Boss
June 16, 2007 10:06:54
Kevin spacey no longer has an interest in acting. The Oscar-winning actor has decided to put the brake on his acting career, enjoying his time as boss of a London theatre instead.
"I don't care about my personal acting career any more. I'm done with it," Kevin said. "After 10 years of making movies and going better than I ever could have imagined, I sort of had to ask myself: 'What am I supposed to do with all of this success that I have had?' Am I just going to keep making movie after movie and be concerned with all of that 'Are you up, are you down, are you hot, are you not?', and I don't really care."
"Superman Returns" Premiere in London
July 14, 2006 02:07:13
"Superman Returns" to London and people happily celebrate the coming of the superhero.
Received generally good reviews and has thus far made over $187 million at the US box office following its June 28, 2006 release, "Superman Returns" lands his feet in London on July 13th, 2006. Crowds, from fans to cast, began to gather in Leicester Square from 4pm.
More Stars Added to the 2006 MTV Movie Awards
May 23, 2006 10:05:52
Numbers of notable names have been added to the star-studded cast of presenters at the "2006 MTV Movie Awards." The newly tapped celebrities among others are Colin Farrell, Jessica Simpson, Kevin Spacey, Samuel L. Jackson, Amanda Bynes and Dane Cook.
Will have actress Jessica Alba to host, the prestigious event will be aired by June 3rd at Sony Picture Studios in Culver City, CA, and premiere to audiences nationwide on Thursday, June 8th at 9pm ET/PT on MTV.
"Superman Returns: The Videogame" Soon to Come
April 19, 2006 09:04:39
The game adapted from the highly anticipated "Superman Returns" is completed and will soon hit the stores. The game, tentatively titled "Superman Returns: The Videogame", will be released on June 26, just four days before the movie hit worldwide theaters.
Tying the two projects, the flick and the game, there are some similarities between them. Two most obvious are the voice and likeness of the star. Fill in the voice on the game are the film cast, including Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Parker Posey and Sam Huntington.
Spacey & Pals Going Hollywood
June 03, 2005 10:06:21Actor Kevin Spacey, rapper Redman and movie mogul Robert Evans, will all team up for an upcoming reality TV series in America dubbed "Going Hollywood."
