Brothers In A Bordello

As the movie begins, you get a good look at the beautiful three story slate blue house.  The yard is well groomed and there are many beautiful flower beds scattered throughout the front lawn.  As the camera moves closer to the home, you can see a tall, handsome figure standing on the front porch.  A close up shot reveals a brawny, tall and sexy fifty-ish man with a physique that would excite most woman.  This role would be played by non other, Mr. Alan Autry.

The camera would then fan out to the side of the house where a much shorter and less muscular man is laying on the lawn in a muscle shirt and boxer underwear, an empty whiskey bottle at his side.  The man is unshaven, and has little regards towards his grooming.  This role would be played by only the most fitting man for the part, Mr. Jack Black.

As the story was to develop, it would be revealed to the audience that the two stars, Hank played by Alan Autry and Redmond played by Jack Black, were brothers that inherited the house from their grandparent, whom raised them after their parents died while they were very young.

Hank and Redmond loved their grandparents and loved the home they grew up in.  Hank recently divorced, lost everything to his ex wife, has no money and the only income he has is from his dead end job at the local grocery store where he stocks shelves and carries out groceries.  Redmond never was able to leave his grandparents and remained at the house.  Redmond is a taxi driver, he doesn’t even earn enough money to pay any of the bills and when he does get a decent fair, he takes the money and buys liquor.

The main plot of the story is centered around keeping that amazing house, so the two men decide to run a bordello.  Redmond uses his job as a taxi driver to advertise with word of mouth.  Hank encourages some of the younger cashiers from the grocery story to come work as madams at the bordello.

Every  movie has a conflict but none as exciting and funny as this.  (Return here frequently to find out more about this exciting story … and learn how it ends.)

Jack Black caught my eye when he played Dewey Finn in the movie:  School of Rock   ->  Jack Black Movies

Alan Autry is best known for his role as Bubba Skinner from the series:  In The Heat of The Night

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Originally posted:  February 2010

Blond, beautiful and full of life, that is how we will always remember Farrah Leni Fawcett. Farrah emerged into our hearts and homes like a diamond in the rough. Born on February 2, 1947 in Corpus Christie Texas, daughter to James William Fawcett, an oil field contractor and Pauline Alice a homemaker. Neither of Farrah’s parents had any ties with the movie industry but like all gems, it was only a matter of time before she would be discovered.

Farah held the title of the most beautiful student in high school, yet it never interfered with her decision to pursue a career that didn’t revolve around her alluring appearance. After Farrah graduated high school, she entered the University of Texas to study microbiology. It was as university student that the course of her life would change and she would later become one of America’s sexy and glamorous actresses. According to the mini biography at IMB, Farrah won the campus beauty contest where she was discovered by an agent. Enticed by the idea of being a star, Farrah Fawcett moved to Los Angeles and soon after she was introduced to television viewers through a series of product commercials. In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, Farrah guest starred in different shows such as The Flying Nun, Mayberry R.F.D., I dream of Jeannie, McCloud and countless others. Each small role she played had helped to propel her into stardom. By 1976, Farrah had been truly noticed by the audience when she stepped into the role as Jill Munroe on Charlie’s Angels. Farrah’s presence on televisions dominated style, fashion and the sensual world.

The Farrah Fawcett look created the hair trend of the late 70’s. Farrah’s flipped back, winged and layered look became the most sought after style by many young woman. Due to Farrah’s sex symbol status, Farrah popularity was mainly centered around her looks and her true talent as a actress took the back seat. Farrah was the fantasy girl for many men, the trend setter of woman’s hairstyles and sex symbol of the 70’s. Farrah’s personal life was far from perfect.

From 1973 till 1982, Farrah was married to Lee Majors. In 1982, Farrah became involved with Ryan O’Neal, but their relationship lacked the stability that could have been more supportive to Farrah’s career. In 1985, Farrah gave birth to her only child, Redmond James Fawcett O’Neal. Although still too early to tell, Redmond has not seriously pursued a career in acting. Farrah’s son may have contributed to some of the turmoil in her life but, her last message to him was of love, “The greatest gift of my life was to be your mother. By leaving you behind I hope you will be able to work out all your troubles and grow as a person.” [1]

After the 1970’s, Farrah’s seemed to fade out of the limelight, taking a few role here and there. In 1984, Farrah played the role of Francine Hughes in The Burning Bed. Her role as the battered house was one of the most dramatic roles of her career. Only two years after her notable performance as Francine Hughes, she was cast as the character of Marjorie in the 1986 sensational film, Extremities. The Burning Bed and Extremities set the journey for Farrah, opening the door to many other emotionally impacting roles till her last film before her death.

On June 25, 2009, Farrah passed away leaving behind one last film. Farrah’s two hour movie documentary was the most given and personal role Farrah had ever played. The last two years of her life, the fight against cancer, the small wins and the major defeats were all caught on tape, exposing the real woman for who she was, allowing her fans to be a part of the last days of her life. Farrah left behind intimate details of her fight with cancer, full of emotion and sadness as the end of her battle drew near, public and without shame. Farrah was only 62 years old when her life came to a close. She was an unforgettable woman, beautiful and talented. May we remember her with fondness.

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Originally Posted:  January 24, 2010 @ 4:10 am

She was a giant on television, she had it all. Julia Child was a witty, humorous woman that wasn’t afraid to have fun with food. Her kitchen etiquette may not have been as prudent or disciplined as her colleagues, but that’s what made her so remarkable.

Julia Child was born in Pasadena California on August 15, 1912. Her parents John McWilliams, Jr. and Julia Carolyn Weston came from prominent backgrounds. Although Julia was known to be down to earth, her upbringing as a child was quite different. Julia attended the Katherine Branson School for Girls in San Francisco. Julia furthered her education at Smith College and graduated with her Bachelor of Art degree in 1934. Success was yet to follow, from New York working in an copywriter for W&J Sloane, to writing for a local publication back in Pasadena. Julia’s life was just starting to develop and her success was unforeseen.

As World War II commenced, Julia volunteered as a research assistant for the Office of Strategic Services. It was during her duties as a volunteer for the OSS that she met the love of her life. Paul Child was stationed in Sri Lanka where Julia had been assigned on a government mission. Although the relationship was frowned upon by the OSS and Julia was transferred to China, their love grew and flourished. On September 1, 1946 Julia and Paul were married.

In a short time, after becoming a wife to Paul, Julia’s life and interest changed considerably. Paul took a position with the foreign services in Washington DC, later he was stationed in Paris France. It was Paul’s interest in french food that had tweaked Julia’s interest in french foods. It was while Paul was stationed in France that Julia enrolled in the Cordon Bleu cooking school and shortly after graduating from Cordon Bleu , Julia began her career as a chef.

In 1951, Julia Child, Simon Beck and Louisette Bertholle opened the doors to their very own cooking school, L’Ecole des Trois Gourmandes. In 1961 while accompanying her husband to different locations throughout Europe, Julia and Simon Beck created and published their very first cookbook, Mastering the Arts of French Cooking.

From co author of a cookbook to television chef, Julia’s life continued to transform. In 1963, America’s most popular half hour cooking show was born and Julia Child was the star of The French Chef. Julia provided over 200 episodes of cooking on The French Chef and as it faded out, Julia stepped into the role as chef on her very own show, Julia Child and Company. Julia changed with the times, and so did her shows, and she was able to keep the interest of her audience with her cooking, charm and humor.

Julia’s fame continued on but after many years of being a television personality, Julia retired when her husband Paul suffered a stroke in 1989. When her husband passed away in 1994, Julia emerged from retirement and eagerly reached out to her audience with a new cookbook and a new television show. For Julia, cooking was her passion and her audience was her family. Julia loved introducing her viewers to new and creative dishes but she took the opportunity to address them on a friendly and personal level.

Julia left her television kitchen once again in 2001. It was in Montecito California, Julia gave birth to her newest creation, her very own restaurant she named, “Julia’s Kitchen in Napa”. Once Julia had her restaurant open and operating, she wrote one more book, her autobiography titled, “My Life in France”. Regardless of Julia’s passing away on August 13, 2004, her book was published in 2006. Many books, shows and memories, Julia Child left behind a legacy that will be enjoyed for many generations to come.
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A quote from Julia Child: The secret of a happy marriage is finding the right person. You know they’re right if you love to be with them all of the time.

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Originally Posted: October 3, 2008 @ 1:20 pm
Normally Hollywood is associated with divorce and short term marriages, yet then there is the incredible couples that do last. Paul Newman was married twice, but it was his marriage to Joanne was the one that lasted a lifetime.

In 1953, when Paul and Joanne first met, they were both very young. Paul was still an unfamiliar name and Joanne was also fairly new to acting. When they met, Paul was working on the Broadway play Picnic, and Joanne’s agent had introduced them. It was far from love at first site, but like all budding flowers, their relationship did blossom into something beautiful. During that time, when they were both understudies, they had developed a great friendship. They talked freely about anything, and aside from working together a strong attraction had developed between the two of them. It was inevitable that they would eventually form a life long bond.

In 1954, Paul Newman’s career began to take off. Paul had landed the role as Basin in the movie The Silver Chalice and shortly after, Joanne was chosen to play the part of Lissy in Count Three and Pray. With their careers developing and Paul’s divorce final, the two of them exchanged their marriage vows at El Rancho Vegas, on January 29th, 1958. Although the wedding was not an overly elaborated ceremony, the wedding in it’s self was made of magic and full of love. The reading at their wedding was “The Art Of Marriage” by Wilfred A Peterson, and after examining their relationship, one would only conclude that both Paul and Joanne must have lived by those very words. Click here to see a short clip of their wedding

Paul and Joanne worked hard to live a very private life. Although they kept their life together out of the media, it doesn’t take much to read between the lines. Hollywood will always have it’s gossip but when it comes to Paul and Joanne, there is enough evidence to support the fact that they had a very true, happy and loving marriage. During an interview with playboy magazine, Paul Newman had answered a question about what it was that kept him from straying. Paul’s reply to the question is very symbolic as to his feelings towards his wife, “I have steak at home, why go out for hamburger?” (1) It is my opinion that their marriage is a prime example of love and dedication, two of the most important ingredients for a strong and happy marriage.

Paul and Joanne shared three daughters, Elinor, Melissa and Claire. Together, they raised a family full of love and happiness.

Paul had a prior marriage to Jacqueline Witte that also produced three children: Susan, Stephanie and Allen. Paul’s son Allen Scott Newman was his eldest child and only son. Allen passed away from an accidental drug overdose in 1978. The loss of his son had prompted Paul to set up the Scott Newman foundation to help combat drug abuse.

On September 27, 2008, Paul Newman lost his life to cancer. He was an example of a good father and a loving husband. He was a good man and a great actor. He will be missed by many.

A special note to his wife Joanne: I am sorry for your loss but we are thankful that you and your husband has touched our lives. You,your family and the extended family are in our thoughts.

Click here to see a tribute video of Paul and Joanne’s love for each other.

Something that should not go unmentioned: Paul Newman was a very charitable man. He donated a lot of money many charities and he even in his death, he made certain they would be given a small fortune.   Click here to read more.

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Originally Posted: October 28, 2007 @ 12:01 am

On June 3, 1925, a Hungarian couple Emanuel and Helen Schwartz, celebrated the birth of their son, Bernard Schwartz. Although the date is also shared with the launching of the Goodyear airship “Pilgrim,” an aura surrounding the events of that day, seems to also play a role in the personality of Bernard, now known as Tony Curtis.

From the very beginning, Tony had many hurdles set before him. Tony’s mother and brother Robert suffered from mental illness. At the age of eight, Tony and his brother Julius spent a year in an orphanage due to the great depression, his parents were unable to feed them and had no other choice. Five years later, Tony’s brother Julius was killed in an accident. It was his need for escape from the daily reality that lead Tony to the cinema where he could lose himself in scenes with fencing, horseback riding and other things that interested him.

Barely eighteen, Tony served in the U.S. Navy. Shortly after being discharged in 1945, he returned to New York and studied acting. It wasn’t till 1948, he moved to Hollywood and caught the attention of Universal Studios, signing a seven year contract with them. With sex appeal, charm and talent, Tony climbed the billboard, and by 1950 he was the grand prize for a contest, “win Tony Curtis for a week.”

Tony’s personal life was full of ups and downs. In 1951 he married the beautiful and enchanting Janet Leigh. His marriage to Janet lasted for eleven years, producing two children, Jamie and Kelly. In 1963, Tony married ballerina Christine Kaufmann, producing Alexandra and Allegra before the marriage ended in 1968. Shortly after his divorce to Christine, he then married Leslie Allen, producing two more children, Nicholas and Benjamin. Divorcing Leslie in 1982, he married Andrea Savio in 1984, lasting till 1992. Tony’s next marriage was very short, lasting only one year, In 1993 Tony married the young and beautiful attorney, Lisa Deutsch. On November 1998 Tony married his present wife, Mrs. Jill Vandenberg Curtis.

Tony’s personal life has had many major changes and tragedies including the loss of one of his children. Still carrying the scar from the the death of his brother Julius, he was faced with the tragic overdose of his son Nicholas on July 2, 1994.

Currently, Tony Curtis is expected to play the role of Mr. Schwartz, in the movie, David and Fatima (2008). In his spare time, he manages to paint and spending time at the ranch with is wife Jill and their horse rescue project.

From my perspective, as I finish this article, I view Tony Curtis in a different light. Many actors and actresses face some very challenging events in their lives, but what Mr. Curtis has had to face as such a young boy is more than what any child should. He is a very strong willed man, a sensational actor and he has presented himself in good light to his fans, regardless of the events in his life. I can only wish him well and that his future provides him with the peace he is so deserving of.

Although there are very few place on the net to watch movies for free, if you are a fan of Mr. Curtis you may want to check the list of his movies in the link below and see if there is any you missed or desire to own.

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Originally Posted: October 19, 2007 @ 1:52 am

July of 1935 was memorable to many. With the return of power back to the liberal government in Canada and the epidemic of infantile paralysis (polio), who would have thought that someone as captivating as Donald McNichol Sutherland would have been born.

Born July 17, 1935 to hard working parents (Dorothy Isobel and Frederick McLea Sutherland ), Donald took his first breath of air in Saint John New Brunswick. Whether it be the the moist air or his genetic make up, Donald Sutherland was born a fighter. Battling polio as a young boy and a host of other diseases, he grew to be a very amazing actor. While struggling with polio, he had developed an exciting personality and he became quite the literary; for although bedridden as a child, he found adventure and knowledge through the many books he read.

Donald was born in Saint John, he grew up in Bridgewater New Brunswick, where at the age of fourteen, his first employment experience, was as a news correspondent for a local radio station.

Blessed with talent and distinctive looks, Donald Sutherland was able to enter the world of entertainment with roles in British films and small parts on television shows during the early 1960’s. Several years had passed from the time he did his first film, but in 1967 he gained fame for his role in The Dirty Dozen and in 1970, when he played Mash’s very first Hawkeye Peirce.

Donald Sutherland’s private life was also an interest to many. His relationship with Jane Fonda had become a public interest and his affair with Joan Juliet Buck was immortalized in her novel, The only Place To Be. His first marriage to Lois Hardwick had lasted seven years and produced no children. His second marriage, to Shirley Douglas had lasted five years and produced his celebrity son, Kiefer Sutherland. His final and present marriage to Francine Racette was the marriage that survived his relationship with Jane Fonda. Tribulation in the marriage had not hindered family planning as Donald and Francine parented three children together (Roeg, Fossif and Angus).

On July of 2005, Donald Sutherland turned 70 years old but age has not slowed his career or success down any. With 2007 almost over, four films had been released this year with Donald starring as one of the characters. It is expected that on February 8th, 2008, Fools Gold will be released and Donald Sutherland will be playing the character of Nigel in this action/adventure/romance film.

Often I find writing these articles a pleasure. One of the things that makes it so enjoyable is the researched knowledge I gain on each one of the people I do a tribute to. Donald Sutherland is a very respectable man that reinforces the belief, we can overcome the biggest of hurdles as long as we never give up and continue to reach for our dreams. Polio and other health issues could have kept this great man from being a star and yet, the permanent residual affect (limp) only ads a polished and dashing appeal to the characters he plays.

Donald, may the sun always shine upon you, for you are a very illuminating star. Best of luck.
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Originally Posted: September 9, 2007 @ 11:29 pm
Emerging into this world under the sign of Sagittarius, this star has proven that to be a force in life and full of energy. His powerful performances and his long life, facing death and making a come back from a stroke is just a small list of his things that make this man a marvel to his viewers.

Born to Jewish Russian immigrants in Amsterdam New York, Issur Danielovitch Demsky was born on December 9, 1916. Years later, after arriving at Hollywood, he changed his name to Kirk Douglas. Although he was born to a poor immigrant family, he climbed to the top early in life and earned the respect of his fans and fellow performers.

Humor and imagination is one of the things that make Kirk Douglas’s younger years so interesting. As a fourteen year old boy, he was frightened away from Judaism after reading the story of Abraham and Isaac from his hebrew school book. The picture from the book showed Abraham, with his arm stretched and a knife about to sacrifice his son Isaac. That picture made an impression on Kirk Douglas, which caused him to put some distance between himself and Judaism. As years passed, Kirk did find his way back to religion but it took a few years before he was able to dismiss the impact of the story.

As a young man, Kirk started his journey through life, as well as setting goals for himself. Financially struggling as a student at the St. Lawrence University, he managed to join the wrestling team and eventually became a professional wrestler. While working many jobs, he then studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. From studying Dramatic Arts to the U.S. Navy, Kirk served in World War II for a few years (1941 – 1945).

Not long after returning to civilian life, just barely starting radio theater and commercials, Kirk Douglas got his first screen role. With the aid of Lauren Bacall (Kirk’s former school mate), Hal. B., Wallis looked into casting Kirk Douglas for lead role in his movie, The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946). The success of his first role, led him into more parts and in 1947, he starred with Robert Michum and Jane Greer in, Out Of The Past. Also in the same year (1947), he played Noll ‘Dink’ Turner in, I Walk Alone and Peter Niles in Mourning Become Electra.

Defying Hollywood’s practices, Kirk Douglas challenged the accepted Hollywood blacklist policy and publicly opposed Stanly Kubrick whom was intending to take credit for the screenplay, Spartacus. This may have been considered to be a very bold action but true to Kirk Douglas’s personality, he publicly challenged it. Kirk Douglas is an honest man, willing to stand up for what he feels is right, regardless of the possible outcome. Kirk Douglas was very instrumental in the ending of the Hollywood blacklist practice without it affecting his career.

As time passed, Kirk Douglas became the idol of many movie go’ers. He had been married twice and a father of four children, two with his first wife Diana Dill (1943 – 1951) and two more with his second wife, Anne Buydens (1954 – present). Life wasn’t all roses for Kirk, as his personal life had challenges and tribulation. His first big challenge was in 1991, when he almost lost his life in a helicopter crash. Not long after, he suffered a stroke in 1996 which left him with some permanent affects. On July 6, 2004, Eric Anthony Douglas, youngest son of Kirk and Anne Douglas, passed away at age 46, from an accidental drug overdose.

Although Kirk Douglas has slowed down in the movie industry, he continues to share his life with us through books and interviews. Smart, talented and full of advice, Kirk Douglas will always be an inspiration to his fans.

It has been an honor and a privilege for me to do this tribute. I look forward to doing a trubute to Kirk’s son Michael Douglas, later on this year.
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Originally Posted:  August 15, 2007 @ 3:29 pm

Born during the time of the second worst stock market crash, Morgan Freeman entered this world on June 1, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee. Although times were hard for so many, Morgan managed to grow up without any ill feelings of his childhood.

From a very young age his life had been surrounded with challenges. Morgan’s parents had six children to feed and they could not make ends meet working in a hospital. His family needed to relocate north to Chicago where they would have better opportunities and could take proper care of their children. Morgan did not move with his family to Chicago, but instead he relocated to Charleston Mississippi where he lived with his grandparents.

In the summers, Morgan would travel to Chicago to spend time with his family while exploring his new found love at the cinema. Even with money being tight, Morgan was very resourceful and spent his days searching for empty bottles to return for the deposit. The cost of the show was measured out to two soda pop bottles and a beer bottle. Morgan was determined and he would usually to find enough for admission.

Growing up, Morgan had become a fan of war movies with aeroplanes. Upon turning 18, he went to the recruiting office and he joined the Air Force. When he signed up, he felt he had made the right choice, but after spending a year learning to be a pilot, it only took a few minutes in a cockpit for him to realize there was no real glory to being shot out of the sky. Another thing that influenced his decision to find a different career was the drowning of his brothers, whom was serving with the Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. While waiting for his service time to end, he became a mechanic to repair planes rather than to fly them.

In the late fifties, he was out of service and for Morgan, it was his time of reckoning. Having made the decision to become an actor, he moved to California, penniless but steadfast. He was very fortunate when he first arrived in California as a family had helped him till he was to get on his feet. Although it may not have seemed to be as much of a blessing, luck did kiss him on the cheek when he landed the job as a transcript clerk at the LA’s City College. His earnings were not all that impressive but, he was able to get free dancing, acting and singing lesson while employed at the college.

Morgan’s acting career compares to a roller coaster ride. After moving to New York, he got his first acting debuts in an off Broadway production of “The Nigger Lovers” and also in an all African American production of, “Hello Dolly”. Like most actors in the sixties, he struggled. California seemed to have more to offer an actor at that time but under the advice of his manager, he remained in New York accepting any role that was available.

Mr. Freeman may not have realized the valuable work he did in the 70’s but, while a regular performer on the famous children’s TV series, The Electric Company, he was a role model for many children, especially negro children. He encouraged children to reach for more, while he filled the capacity as an educator. The seventies was a building time for people and actors served a major role for personal growth and development. After 780 episodes, the series came to an end and once again, Morgan was an actor seeking work.

Robert Redford, also a great performer, did approach Morgan to work with him in the well known movie, Brubaker. This was an uphill projection for his career but like all roller coaster rides, you have the ups and downs. From obie winner for his on-stage performance of Coriolanus and Mother Courage, to the 1989 film Glory, the eighties was a roller coaster ride with hills, bumps and winds that would have tired out many actors. Determination did pay off, for it took Hollywood many years to realize just how talented and valuable Mr. Freeman is.

To Hollywood, Morgan Freeman is like a very fine bottle of wine … more valuable with age. Although he turned seventy years old on June 1, 2007, he is filming movies and it looks like there are more in the near future.

There is so much to reveal with regards to Mr. Freeman and not just about his career in films or his family life. September 2005, Mr. Freeman was named one of the newest members on the board of directors for Earth Bio Fuels. When he isn’t being a star, being a husband and father, or tending to environmental issues with Bio Fuels, he finds time to spend in the Caribbean, on his sail boat (a Shannon 43).

Once again, I sit here and wonder, which film I would name my favorite. Mr. Freeman is a star and his performances have been astonishing to say the least. He has given many award winning performances and although I was very fond of Driving Miss Daisy, Lean on Me and The Shawshank Redemption, I would have to say he dazzled me with his performance as Dr. Alex Cross in Kiss The Girls.

To my readers …. I hope you enjoyed this article and maybe even found new information that you were not aware of. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope you return frequently to find more new tributes.
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Originally Posted:  August 10, 2007 @ 11:40 pm

Terence Steven McQueen made his entry into this world on March 24,1930. Terence was born during the time of the great depression in Beech, Indiana. His father abandoned both Terence and his mother shortly after his birth. His mother was not able to provide a stable life for her infant son and she sent him to live with his uncle Claude in Slater Missouri. Although his uncle was not his natural birth parent, Terence Steven had a very happy life and his uncle had treated him like a son.

At the age of twelve, the happy lifestyle Terence Steven had lived for so many years, came to an end. Terence’s mother had married a new man and she returned to claim her son. Still in his youth, Terence Steven McQueen moved to California as requested by his mother.

Living with an abusive step father and missing the home in Missouri, Terence Steven took to the streets and joined gangs, which lead him into a lot of trouble. By the age of fourteen, his mother put him in the California Junior Boys Republic, which was known as “a home for wayward boys”. He remained there till age of majority and although it may not have compared to living with his uncle, he appreciated what they had done for him. After he had become wealthy, he showed his appreciation with a four year scholarship to the best student in 1962 as well as sizable donation outlined in his will.

From 1947 to 1950, Terence Steven McQueen became the property of the United States Marine Corps. After being discharged from services, he made his way to Texas and worked in oil fields till he moved on to Canada and worked as a lumberjack. In 1952, Terence Steven McQueen returned to the United States and it was in New York that he met up with an actress whom encouraged him to pursue an acting career. Although his GI bill provided him with some financial assistance, he drove truck at night while attending the Lee Strasberg’s Actors Studio during the day. Luck finally paid him a visit and he received a scholarship at Herbert -Bergoff Drama School, making things a little easier financially.

Although there was only a Hatful of Rain at first, he rose to stardom with Wanted: Dead or Alive. While riding a horse and slinging a sawed off shot gun, Steve McQueen played the rugged bounty hunter. It was only destiny that brought bigger and better role, making him one of the highest paid actor in the sixties and seventies.

Terence Steven McQueen had an outstanding acting career but his personal life had suffered greatly. He had been married three times and divorced twice before his life had been cut short. Early into his marriage to his third wife, he had been diagnosed with lung cancer. Steve McQueen traveled to Mexico, where he had undergone treatments and surgery but the cancer had continued to progress. On November 7, 1980, a the young age of 50, Steve McQueen passed away.

When I look back at the many movies I had watched, starring Steve McQueen, it was hard to decide which one I could say I enjoyed the most. I have fond memories of watching Papillion with my mother, but if I had to pick just one, it would be The Sand Pebbles.

Terence “Steven” McQueen was a sensational actor and Hollywood’s “King Of Cool.” He entertained many people over the years and he mastered many roles. I am thankful his talent was captured on film, for he will continue to bring pleasure to viewers in years to come. May he rest in peace.
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Originally Posted:  July 25, 2007 @ 12:06 am

Born August 25, 1930, Thomas Sean Connery grew up in Edinburg Scotland. His parents, Joe and Euphemia, both of laboring class, had provided Thomas with a good, supporting and loving home. In spite of being raised in poverty, fate not only made him a sexy famous actor but he received awards in France, (Legion D’Honeur and the Commandeur des Arts and des Lettres) as well as given knighthood by the British Government, in July 2002.

Trying to make his way through life, he joined the Royal Navy at the age of 15. The career as a navy man did not work out for him and he was discharged due to a stomach ulcers, which left him to seek employment in many other fields. Holding down a few jobs, he had very little time for himself but he did manage to develop his body.

In 1953, Thomas Connery’s placed third in the tall mans division in a Mr. Universe contest. By advice of Johnny Isaacs, a fellow competitor, Thomas Connery auditioned for the stage production of the South Pacific. From that point on, Thomas Connery landed acting positions for television shows, stage performances and eventually films.

Years passed and Mr. Connery had been awarded the role of James Bond over the many other well known performers. Playing James Bond, gave him recognition for his acting abilities as well as his other physical attributes. Mr. Connery played the character of James Bond in several movies till 1983 when he finally felt he was ready to walk away from the role .

James Bond was just one of the few parts he was famous for and in a variety of movies he gained fans from all different walks of life. Characters such as a Russian sub commander, Robin and Marian, Dragonheart and countless others, only supports the fact he is an adaptable actor of extraordinary talent.

Some of my favorite movies with Sean Connery are: Darby O’Gill an the Little People, First Knight, Sword of The Valiant.

I have many favorite actors and many favorite movies but Mr. Connery has been many characters in a lot of the movies I most favor. Enjoy your retirement Sir Sean Connery, it’s well deserved

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