MORE: Simon Pegg attributes success to good fortune Jul 1, 2009
He and Shaun pal wrote the comedy and managed to round up Jason Bateman, Bill Hader, , Blythe Danner and , a group Pegg calls an "embarrassment" of talent. "It's amazing and they're all saying our words. It's hard to believe.". (USA Today -- Life)
Animated gathering May 25, 2009
John Quaglia, who co-owns Dexter's Inn in Provincetown, has a new part-time job: styling hair on the set of "The Lightkeepers," a Blythe Danner and Richard Dreyfuss film that's been shooting around Wellfleet. Quaglia was asked to do 'dos for the period movie because of his decades of experience styling hair for Hollywood. (Boston Globe)
Tubac resident Dan Franklin has fond memories of a rewarding career in television and movies, working at various times as a production manager, assistant director and associate producer with various actors and earning two Emmy nominations. Photo by JAIME RICHARDSON | SANTA CRUZ VALLEY SUN May 22, 2009
Franklin was nominated for two Emmy awards for his work as co-producer in NBC s 1990 Blind Faith miniseries with Robert Urich, and in its 1992 crime drama Cruel Doubt, with Blythe Danner and her daughter Gwyneth Paltrow. Among his other projects were 1978 s Blue Collar with Richard Pryor and Harvey Keitel, several Danielle Steele movies of the week that included actresses Cheryl Ladd and Eva Marie Saint, and the 1994 film Mother s Boys with Jamie Lee Curtis and Vanessa Redgrave. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Cinderella story May 17, 2009
" Today, looking lean and youthful at 36, she seems more comfortable in her own skin. She has regularly visited a psychiatrist to sort herself out most notably following her father's death and a bout of post-natal depression after Moses' birth. Paltrow puts her unused energy into her website, goop.com, where she models herself as a kind of self-help guru. Naturally the knives came out for Hollywood's perfect-looking golden girl, who could hardly know what other, lowly women endure. To her... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
No Happy Endings in The Last Kiss Apr 12, 2009
Jenna s parents are also experiencing turbulence when Anna (Blythe Danner, Meet the Parents) feels unappreciated by her long-time husband Stephen (Tom Wilkinson). She eventually leaves him and attempts to find a place on her own. (Suite101.com)
Honest To 'god' Success Apr 8, 2009
Among the celebs who've caught the show (although often on a night that wasn't their first choice) are Woody Allen, Hugh Jackman, Julia Roberts, Edie Falco, Blythe Danner and, last night, Tom Hanks. Why is "God of Carnage" making it during a recession, when almost every other play is offering discounts of up to 60 percent. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Two Former 'Friends' Stars Now Playing Second Fiddle to 'High School Musical' Actors Apr 2, 2009
There were lots of stars Rosie O Donnell and Kelli O Donnell, Audra McDonald, Blythe Danner, Tim Robbins, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kodb, Diane von Furstenberg, Harvey Fierstein, Phoebe Snow, Martha Plimpton, Linda Eder, Melba Moore, Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel. Not bad for a Tuesday night. (Fox News)
From the sublime to the obscene to the obsessed Apr 2, 2009
The film also features the voices of Blythe Danner and Campbell Scott reading the late-19th-century letters between Gardner herself and her European agent, the art historian Bernard Berenson. They include discussion of how to smuggle their purchases out of Italy, which is a whole other story. (Globe and Mail)
Special Treatment for Chris? Mar 26, 2009
This means everyone Ben Stiller, Robert DeNiro, Teri Polo, Owen Wilson, Blythe Danner ... I ran into one of the producers, Michael Filerman, the legend behind "Dallas" and "Knots Landing." He was introduced to Blythe Danner, whose late TV producer husband, Bruce Paltrow, knew Filerman in the 80s during TV s halcyon days. (Fox News)
Natasha Richardson: One of the Good Guys Mar 19, 2009
Around the room we spotted Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow with mom Blythe Danner, Claire Danes with Hugh Dancy, Anne Hathaway, Charlie Rose and Amanda Burden, Gayle King, Martha Stewart, Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman, hotelier Andre Balazs, Padma Lakshmi, Pink Floyd s Roger Waters, Laurie Durning, famed screenwriter William Goldman, and Lake Bell, who s about to be famous for something. Anna Wintour sat in front of me at the very tony screening at the Museum of Modern Art, but skipped dinner. (Fox News)
Infotainment Mar 19, 2009
Valentino: The Last EmperorNEW YORK: Actress Gwyneth Paltrow arrives with her mother actress Blythe Danner at the premiere of the film Valentino: The Last Emperor. reuters. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
This Year's 'Idol' Ringer Singer Mar 13, 2009
Better than Fantasia singing Summertime" or anything from Jennifer Hudson? But I digress. Lambert, 27, from San Diego, should be good: he s a seasoned performer, a past member of the national touring cast of the Broadway hit, Wicked, and a regular entertainer in Los Angeles. There s nothing amateur about him. Indeed, Lambert was not only in Wicked, but in 2004 and this past year he was in the cast of The Zodiac Show, a Los Angeles musical revue where he honed his showy skills performing numbers... (Fox News)
TV Land Rolls Out The Red Carpet With the ''M*A*S*H' Weekend Marathon' Featuring Celebrity Guest Appearances by Ron Howard, Patrick Swayze, Laurence Fishburne, Teri Garr, Blythe Danner and More Mar 4, 2009
On Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 from 8pm-4am ET/PT, catch both of these stars - along with a medley of your other favorite film and television icons - on TV Land when the network becomes a virtual celebrity central during the "'M*A*S*H' Weekend Marathon." This showcase features guest appearances by John Ritter, Laurence Fishburne, Teri Garr, Blythe Danner, Leslie Nielsen and more. Throughout the marathon, there will be no shortage of antics, pranks and escapades that still captivate... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sure, it's GOOP, but not that bad Feb 17, 2009
Gwyneth Paltrow, daughter of filmmaker Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner, emerged in the public eye in the early 1990s as Brad Pitt's girlfriend, one in a succession of wafer-thin, slim-hipped and sexually ambiguous women who recall Ava Gardner's summation of Frank Sinatra marrying the young androgyne Mia Farrow: I always knew Frank would wind up in bed with a boy. Paltrow quickly distinguished herself as a fine actress, whose somewhat adenoidal voice and slight lisp make this American,... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Movie: The Great Santini (1979) Feb 14, 2009
Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe Star in Military Film ... Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky also appear ... Robert Duvall has the title role, with Blythe Danner as his syrupy southern wife and Michael O'Keefe as his oldest son. (Suite101.com)
New York's Gotham Bar and Grill Celebrates 25 Years of Three-Star Modern American Cuisine March 22 Feb 11, 2009
Regulars include Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, Blythe Danner, Steven Spielberg, Graydon Carter and young Hollywood starlet Hillary Duff. THE TALENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Williamstown Theater picks Martin Feb 23, 2008
The first call Nicholas Martin made when he was named a.d. of Williamstown Theater Festival last fall was to Blythe Danner. Since the 1970s, the actress has been an esteemed presence at the summer theater festival, even bringing daughter Gwyneth Paltrow into the family of performers, directors and designers who have regularly found an artistic home in the Massachusetts Berkshires. (Variety)
Roy Scheider, 75; chased shark in 'Jaws,' fled death in 'Jazz' Feb 11, 2008
In 1980, Mr. Scheider returned to his first love, the stage, where his performance in a production of Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" opposite Blythe Danner and Raul Julia earned him the Drama League of New York award for distinguished performance. Although he continued to be active in films, notably in Robert Benton's "Still of the Night" (1982) and John Badham's action spectacular "Blue Thunder" (1983), he moved from leading men to character roles, including an American spy in Fred Schepisi's... (Boston Globe)
Red carpet premiere for Leon's 'Raisin' Feb 5, 2008
Actress Blythe Danner is 65. Actor Nathan Lane is 52. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Balaban's 'Bernard and Doris' debuts Feb 2, 2008
Net topper Colin Callendar, Steve Buscemi, Regis Philbin, Blythe Danner and Ellen Barkin were among the Gotham constituency. At a celebratory diner afterward at the Porter House New York in Columbus Circle Sarandon spoke about her absent co-star RalphFiennes. (Variety)
WGAE rallies strike troops Jan 23, 2008
About 40 prize-winning scribes across all disciplines -- including hyphenate Tony Gilroy, who earned Oscar noms Tuesday for directing and original screenplay for "Michael Clayton"; Tom Fontana; and Marsha Norman -- plus sympathetic nonscribes like Blythe Danner and John Leguizamo gathered at the Players alongside Gramercy Park. In a 20-minute event heavily attended by media outlets eager for another wrinkle to add to their Oscar overviews, the scribes stuck to the day's core message, which the... (Variety)
WGA Still Promises To Picket Oscar Jan 23, 2008
The long list of participants included actresses Blythe Danner and Celeste Holm, and writers Marshall Brickman and Tom Fontana. The point of Tuesday s event, Winship said, was to bring together our award winners, who are saying to you, saying to the American public, we re proud of our awards, we re grateful for having received them, we re proud of the work that led to our receiving them, but what we really want is a fair deal. (Multichannel News)
Writers Hold Informal Talks With Studios Jan 23, 2008
Blythe Danner speaks to reporters during a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, in New York. More than 40 Oscar, Emmy, Pulitzer, Writers Guild, Humanitas, Obie, Tony award winners gathered at "The Players" to support for the writers guild strike. (ABC News -- Business)
Give a Bush a chance Jan 12, 2008
And this week sees the UK release of The Good Night, starring Gwyneth Paltrow (offspring of actors Bruce Paltrow and Blythe Danner) and directed by her brother Jake, whose previous achievements have been in the heavily nepotistic arena of directing episodic TV.. Elsewhere we've had movies from pointless hack Nick Cassavetes, son of John (Alpha Dog), and from Jason Reitman, son of Ivan (Juno). (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Tyler sells 160 songs for $50 million Jan 12, 2008
In addition to O'Malley, who plays the best friend, the cast includes Carrie-Anne Moss, Blythe Danner, and Robert Wagner. Damon was spoken for Aha, now we know why Howard Zinn's friend and former neighbor Matt Damon didn't make it to town for "The People Speak." With Greg Kinnear and Amy Ryan, Damon this week began working on the Iraq war film based on Rajiv Chandrasekaran's book "Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Iraq's Green Zone." Directed by Paul Greengrass, who worked with Damon on... (Boston Globe)
Changes at City Theatre Nov 22, 2007
The shows I saw were "Xanadu" and "Young Frankenstein" on Broadway and "Glorious Ones," "Ohio State Murders, "Sive" and the Wooster Group's "Hamlet," off-Broadway: reviews soon. Other highlights were the Henry Hewes Design Awards, a reading of Jim McManus' "Cherry Smoke," a tour of New Dramatists and a meeting with Todd Kreidler. Todd just had a read-through of his stage adaptation of "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," commissioned by producer Jeffrey Finn and to be directed by Kenny Leon. The... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Cult classic comes to life in Columbus Nov 10, 2007
The play, written by A.R. Gurney, was first produced at the Manhattan Theater Club in New York featuring the likes of Blythe Danner, Sarah Jessica Parker and Charles Kimbrough. The local actors set to fill those roles are director Sarah Heinkel as Kate, Joy Wall as Sylvia the dog and Chris Breeland as Greg. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
NYC vet returns for 'Murderers' Nov 8, 2007
But what puts Harmon in the Kevin Bacon hall of fame is the rest of her long career -- in tours, regional theater, New York and, above all, understudying or standing by on Broadway for such well-connected luminaries as Judi Dench, Blythe Danner, Jessica Lange, Stockard Channing, Judith Ivey, Marian Seldes, Rosemary Harris, Jill Clayburgh and Jessica Walters. Murderers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Trio cast for upcoming TV gigs Oct 22, 2007
Thesp joins a cast that also includes Blythe Danner and Robert Wagner. Twentieth Century Fox TV is behind "Pretty Handsome," which was formerly known as "4 oz.". (Variety)
Joseph Fiennes joins FX series Sep 27, 2007
Joseph Fiennes, Blythe Danner and Robert Wagner are set to star in Ryan Murphy's FX project about a man who realizes he's a transsexual. Fiennes will play Bob, a married man with two sons who undergoes the metamorphosis to eventually become a woman. (Variety)
A 'Spring' In Graham's Step Sep 20, 2007
That gala night, actress Blythe Danner read from letters written between Graham and Copland revealing the affection and strength behind their odd-couple collaboration. Earlier in the season, we had Graham's 1981 "Acts of Light" - the one fascinating survivor from the meager years when she was overinfluenced by the fashion designer Halston - and one of her most brilliant dance dramas from the '40s, "Cave of the Heart," an encapsulation of love consumed by jealousy, with Orihara again superb as... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Pa. Quaker school gets $128M gift from family of economist who taught Buffett – and invested Sep 19, 2007
Famous graduates include civil rights leader Julian Bond, actors Blythe Danner and George Segal, Broadway director-producer James Hammerstein and lyricist-composer Stephen Sondheim. On the Net. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Pa. Quaker high school gets $128.5M gift from Buffett beneficiary Sep 19, 2007
Famous graduates include civil rights leader Julian Bond, actors Blythe Danner and George Segal, Broadway director-producer James Hammerstein and lyricist-composer Stephen Sondheim. According to his biography, Sondheim wrote his first musical, a production about campus life entitled By George, as a 15-year-old student at George School. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
'Damages' begins '08 Emmy push? Sep 19, 2007
The series ended up scoring two wins, including best supporting actress in a drama series for Blythe Danner. The timing is not without some strategic thinking behind it, not to mention a probably bulk-rate discount at the local DVD replication plant. (Los Angeles Times)
Historical society gathering info on renowned actress Sep 12, 2007
She also worked with such notables as Woody Allen, Clint Eastwood, Blythe Danner, and Jennifer Lopez. Born Nov. 22, 1924 to Dr. Leon Page and Pearl Maize Page, she is believed to have moved to Chicago at the age of 5 with her family. (Kirksville Daily Express, MO)
Tennessee tribute wraps up with morning sermon, tour of homes Sep 9, 2007
Saturday was the last full day of activities for this year's tribute, complete with morning and afternoon scholars' lectures at MUW, a luncheon at The Back Door, a matinee of the rarely shown movies, he Yellow Bird and ccentricities of a Nightingale, starring Blythe Danner, and the annual Moon Lake Juke Joint Party with Jeremy Lawrence's performance of alking Tennessee as the finale. m very glad to be here because in the immortal words of Blanche Dubois, I don't know how much longer I can keep... (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Bush, Clinton Honored by Save the Children Sep 7, 2007
Other invitees included Julianne Moore, Mischa Barton, Edie Falco, Blythe Danner and Mark Kennedy Shriver, vice president and managing director of Save the Children's U.S. programs, and Charles MacCormack, president of Save the Children. The evening featured Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, a group of musicians who lived in refugee camps after fleeing their war-torn homeland. (Newsmax)
Tennessee Williams Tribute events continue through week Sep 6, 2007
A free movie matinee of ellow Bird and ccentricities of a Nightingale starring Frank Langella and Blythe Danner will round out the afternoon on Saturday, with a discussion led by Colby Kullman of the University of Mississippi. This will preface the gala Moon Lake Party Saturday evening with dancing music provided by Allen Delk and the Luxapalila Band of Brothers. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Hugh Hefner Voted ''Forever Young,'' Tops List for Celebrity Most Young at Heart Jul 26, 2007
Blythe Danner, 64, actress and grandma to Gwyneth Paltrow's children 3. Steven Tyler, 59, lead singer of Aerosmith and grandpa to Liv Tyler's son. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
D.I.Y. Summer Film Festival Jul 9, 2007
The biggest change was casting Blythe Danner as Martha Jefferson; she lived up to her Broadway counterpart, Betty Buckley. Although there are plenty of songs typical of musicals of the day, there are some deviations from the norm, including the heartrending "Momma Look Sharp," sung by a war-wearied soldier, and the chilling "Molasses to Rum," South Carolina's Edward Rutledge's (John Cullum) sordid yet captivating case for slavery. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
The week's best films on TV Jun 30, 2007
Blythe Danner does a decent turn as Holly's mum, but it's all a little predictable. Monday July 2. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Room for a fourth: Who has the right View? Jun 26, 2007
Id tune in every day if I knew Id get to hear the melodiously assured voice of Blythe Danner (64). Cons: Advertisers assume you cease to exist once you pass 50. (MSNBC -- Television)
More of this story Jun 23, 2007
The Reid House was featured in the film udgement starring Blythe Danner, Keith Carradine, Jack Warden and David Strathairn. HBO refurbished the house and added a doorway between the master bedroom and the room next door, for which they used to film some of the scenes in the movie. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Paltrow rents childhood home May 31, 2007
The Oscar-winning actress was devastated when her mother, Blythe Danner, sold the Santa Monica house where she had lived until she was 11 for over $8. 6 million. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Jordin reportedly had some help to win Idol May 30, 2007
The Proof star was beside herself when her mother, actress Blythe Danner, sold the four-bedroom Santa Monica house where Paltrow lived until she was 11 for more than $8. 6 million, according to Us. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Keira's new scriptwriter is... her mum Apr 29, 2007
Blythe Danner and Gwyneth Paltrow. Danner is a familiar face to American TV viewers and won an Emmy award in 2004 for her role in the series Huff. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
LoveMusik, Coast of Utopia lead Drama Desk nominations Apr 27, 2007
Eve Best, A Moon for the Misbegotten Orlagh Cassidy, The Field Blythe Danner, Suddenly Last Summer Jennifer Mudge, Dutchman Sandra Oh, Satellites Annie Parisse, The Internationalist Meryl Streep, Mother Courage and Her Children. Actor, Musical. (CBC Nova Scotia)
THE ENVELOPE: 'LoveMusik' leads Drama Desk noms Apr 27, 2007
Receiving actress-play nods were Eve Best, "A Moon for the Misbegotten"; Orlagh Cassidy, "The Field"; Blythe Danner, "Suddenly Last Summer"; Jennifer Mudge, "Dutchman"; Sandra Oh, "Satellites"; Annie Parisse, "The Internationalist"; and Meryl Streep, "Mother Courage and Her Children.". Two major Broadway productions, the musical "Grey Gardens" and Terrence McNally's "Deuce" (starring Angela Lansbury and Marian Seldes) were not considered for nominations. (Los Angeles Times)
Everybody's a Coppola Mar 28, 2007
Surnames, too, reveal ties shared by Paltrow (Gwyneth, Jake, and dad Bruce [let s not forget mom is genius Blythe Danner]), Cassavetes (Nick, Zoe, and indie-papa John), and Clooney (George and aunts Rosemary and Betty); less obvious, perhaps, is that Campbell Scott is the son of the inimitable George C. And, in case you ve been wondering: Bryce Dallas Howard is indeed Ron s daughter, and there certainly is a Robert Downey Sr. he directed Putney Swope. I also periodically forget that Warren... (San Antonio Current, TX)
Aussie actress lands a favourite role Mar 17, 2007
First her mother, Anna (Blythe Danner), starts having doubts about her marriage to Jenna's dad, Stephen (Tom Wilkinson). Then Michael is hit on by Kim (Rachel Bilson) at a friend's wedding. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Leaving Orange County for greener pastures Mar 11, 2007
I still can't believe it when I see my name on the poster next to people like Blythe Danner, Tom Wilkinson and Zach Braff. I have to pinch myself because it's so odd, in the best way. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
More Fockers Coming Feb 24, 2007
According to Variety, "Hope is to bring back not only Ben Stiller, De Niro, Teri Polo and Blythe Danner, but also Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand.". Little Fockers is part of a new two-year deal struck between Universal and Tribeca. (IGN FilmForce)
'Little Fockers' given the go from Universal Feb 24, 2007
Casting wishes are for Ben Stiller, De Niro, Teri Polo and Blythe Danner, as well as the comic pairing of Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand, reports Variety. "Meet the Parents" grossed $330 million worldwide, "Meet the Fockers" $515 million. (Monsters and Critics.com)
She knows from mothers Feb 24, 2007
Blythe Danner, Gwyneth Paltrow's mom, was Huff's nasty matriarch Feb 23, 2007 04:30 AM. Blythe Danner has had a long and respected career as an actor, but in recent years she's also been known as the mother of Gwyneth Paltrow, the Oscar-winning actor who managed not to become a nightclub fixture hooked on drugs and alcohol during her rise to stardom. (Toronto Star)
More 'Fockers' for Universal Feb 23, 2007
Hope is to bring back not only Ben Stiller, De Niro, Teri Polo and Blythe Danner, but also Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand. The effort makes strong financial sense: "Meet the Parents" grossed $330 million worldwide, "Meet the Fockers" $515 million. (Variety)
Operetta takes steady hand at helm Feb 19, 2007
She is sister-in-law to actress Blythe Danner, making her aunt to Gwyneth Paltrow. "Gwyneth is a very quick learner," she says. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Don't trip my flip, says K-Fed Feb 5, 2007
Actress Blythe Danner, 64. Singer Dennis Edwards (The Temptations), 64. (Long Beach Press-Telegram)
'She's become the first lady of the stage' Feb 4, 2007
Stage actresses have more leeway -- think of Swoosie Kurtz , say, or Blythe Danner , Jones's older generational sisters -- but it's a struggle, nonetheless. The one sure thing is that Jones will keep on acting, somewhere, somehow, and as often as possible. (Boston Globe)
The daily dish ... Jan 27, 2007
Actress Blythe Danner is 64. Guitarist Dave Davies of The Kinks is 60. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Rosie O'Donnell Sends 'Idols' to Disney World Jan 27, 2007
Mom Blythe Danner was also on hand, as were DeVito and Rhea Perlman. Missing, however, was Penelope Cruz, who was said to be in South America picking up a well-deserved prize for her great performance in Volver. (Fox News -- Views)
Gwyneth Paltrow Sticks Up For Lohan Jan 26, 2007
The daughter of film and television director Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner, Paltrow said her parents would never have allowed her to go through her rebellious years in public. "My parents would have killed me if I didn't do it behind closed doors," she said. (CBS News)
No Buyers for SUNDANCE Rape Movie... Jan 26, 2007
Gwyneth and mom, Blythe Danner, will be on hand for the premiere. Director Darren Aronofsky ("The Fountain") arrived Wednesday. (The Drudge Report)
Bubbly Bar's food is sparkling Jan 5, 2007
Looking around, one of us is convinced every woman here is cut from the Blythe Danner mold. You know the kind -- regal, middle-aged woman with dishwater hair, clad in a black leather jacket and a Chanel bag tossed over her shoulder. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Once-popular city inn now closed Jan 1, 2007
Peterson said people who used Three Chimneys included lawyers and business executives, tourists from Italy, Ireland and England, celebrities, such as actors Blythe Danner and Charles Dutton, as well as singer/activist Joan Baez. Peterson said the rate for a suite was $210 per night, including parking and a full breakfast. (New Haven Register, CT)
