Celebrity birthdays: Nov. 18 Nov 19, 2009
Actress Elizabeth Perkins is 49. Guitarist Kirk Hammett of Metallica is 47. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
LIONSGATE'S(R) MAD MEN Strikes Emmy(R) Gold With Second Consecutive Wins for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Writing Sep 22, 2009
Mary-Louise Parker has been honored with four Golden Globe nominations including a 2006 win, two Emmy nominations and four SAG nominations, among other awards for her work in WEEDS. Produced by Lionsgate in association with Tilted Productions, the series was created and is executive produced by Jenji Kohan and also stars Elizabeth Perkins, Kevin Nealon, Justin Kirk, Hunter Parrish, Alexander Gould, Allie Grant and Andy Milder. About LIONSGATE. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TV critic Matthew Gilbert predicts this year’s Emmy awards Sep 19, 2009
SUPPORTING ACTOR AND ACTRESS, COMEDY The nominees: Kristin Chenoweth ( Pushing Daisies ), Jane Krakowski ( 30 Rock ), Elizabeth Perkins ( Weeds ), Amy Poehler ( Saturday Night Live ), Kristen Wiig ( Saturday Night Live ), Vanessa Williams ( Ugly Betty ); Jon Cryer ( Two and a Half Men ), Kevin Dillon ( Entourage ), Neil Patrick Harris ( How I Met Your Mother ), Jack McBrayer ( 30 Rock ), Tracy Morgan ( 30 Rock ), Rainn Wilson ( The Office ). Should win: Go Kristen Wiig and Tracy Morgan. (Boston Globe)
• Cynthia Littleton: We're in countdown mode Sep 19, 2009
For supporting comedy actress: I don't have a big favorite here so I'll throw it to Elizabeth Perkins of "Weeds.". For supporting drama actor: Four words -- John Slattery, "Mad Men." Long live Roger Sterling. (Variety)
Don't forget the Emmys on Sunday (nominees here) Sep 19, 2009
Kristin Chenoweth for playing Olive Snook on Pushing Daisies (ABC) * Jane Krakowski for playing Jenna Maroney on 30 Rock (NBC) * Elizabeth Perkins for playing Celia Hodes on Weeds (Showtime) * Amy Poehler for playing various characters on Saturday Night Live (NBC) * Kristen Wiig for playing various characters on Saturday Night Live (NBC) * Vanessa L. Williams for playing Wilhelmina Slater on Ugly Betty (ABC). Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Clean ending for 'Monk' Aug 6, 2009
But, the USA Network has revealed the guest stars for season eight will include: Elizabeth Perkins, Rena Sofer, Dylan Baker, Meat Loaf, Bernie Kopell, Jay Mohr, Daniel Stern, Alex Wolff, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Eric Balfour, Kelly Carlson and Reed Diamond. Although Shalhoub has been the star, he says the series has worked for all these years because of the two actresses who worked beside him through all of the twists and turns. (Fresno Bee)
Awards Guru Girds for Battle Jul 27, 2009
Elizabeth Perkins Weeds (Showtime). Amy Poehler Saturday Night Live (NBC). (Multichannel News)
Lionsgate Shines With 22 Emmy(R) Award Nominations for Its Acclaimed Series MAD MEN and WEEDS Jul 17, 2009
The Company's hit comedy WEEDS scored six nominations, led by the series' first Emmy nod for Outstanding Comedy Series, Mary-Louise Parker's third nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress and Elizabeth Perkins' third nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress ... Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Elizabeth Perkins ... Mary-Louise Parker has been honored with four Golden Globe nominations including a 2006 win, two Emmy nominations and four SAG nominations, among other awards... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
61st Primetime Emmy Nominations Announced Jul 17, 2009
"30 Rock" Receives Top Honors with 22 Nods. (CBS) This is an annotated listing of the 61st Primetime Emmy Award nominees. (CBS News)
Family relates familiar tale Jun 30, 2009
Sam is married to Eva (a brilliant Joan Plowright), and the two live with their son Jules (Aidan Quinn), his wife Ann (Elizabeth Perkins), and grandson Michael (Elijah Wood). With splendid ensemble acting, the film lingers lovingly on the family's annual Thanksgiving dinner. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Sea towns attracted ‘God of War’ author Jun 28, 2009
Before that, though, she was a successful filmmaker, with her most notable work being co-direction of He Said She Said, starring Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth Perkins. One reason she prefers writing novels and short stories to screenwriting is the end result is more purely hers. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Soothing summer TV May 31, 2009
If she keeps it up, she'll end up like Celia Hoades (Elizabeth Perkins), who's been kidnapped by her own (abusive, bitter) daughter, Quinn, only no one cares about her enough to pay the ransom. Congratulations to Showtime, for boldly going where no cable network has gone before in bringing us the Selfish Mom Hour. (Salon)
