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RX_Sith Title: C&G Game Host Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 11/24/08 5:34am Subject: RE: Famous Canadian Actors: Now Disc. James Doohan - Date Edited: 11/24/08 5:37am (1 edits total) Edited By: RX_Sith
	James Doohan (March 3, 1920 – July 20, 2005) He is best known for playing Saurian brandy afficionado, and proto-McGuyver engineer Montgomery Scott on the original Star Trek series. Mr. Doohan also appeared on McGuyver in 1990, and most surprisingly on daytime soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful". Prior to his acting career, James Doohan was a Captain, and a pilot in the Canadian Armed Forces, He fought, and was wounded on D-Day. If all of those endeavors weren't enough, he's also co-authored several books with S.M. Stirling, has been giving lectures at various colleges throughout the U.S. He was a Canadian character and voice actor best known for his role as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the television and film series Star Trek. Doohan's characterization of the Scottish Chief Engineer of the Starship Enterprise was one of the most recognizable elements in the Star Trek franchise. He also made several contributions behind the scenes for the Star Trek franchise. Many of the characterizations, mannerisms, and expressions that he established for Scotty and other Star Trek characters have become entrenched in popular culture. Outside of his performances in Star Trek and other television shows and films, Doohan was also a wounded combat veteran of World War II. Following his success with Star Trek, he supplemented his income and showed continued support for his fans by making numerous public appearances. Doohan often went to great lengths to buoy the large number of fans who have been inspired to make their own accomplishments in engineering and other fields, as a result of Doohan's work and his encouragement. Doohan was considered by some to be one of the most giving and affable stars of the Star Trek franchise. Discuss. -----signature----- Chief of Staff - The SWC Rebel Scum
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yankee8255 Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 11/24/08 6:12am Subject: RE: Famous Canadian Actors: Now Disc. Yvonne de Carlo
	Zaz posted: Her real name was Peggy Middleton, and her home town was Vancouver... [image=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Yvonne_De_Carlo_in_The_Ten_Commandments_film_trailer.jpg/180px-Yvonne_De_Carlo_in_The_ Ten_Commandments_film_trailer.jpg] I am your mother, Zaz. -----signature----- "While a disappointment overall, the Jerry-George conversation is a repeat of a discussion from the first episode, as if to say, "We've run out of stuff to discuss, so let's call it a day."
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RX_Sith Title: C&G Game Host Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 11/28/08 5:32am Subject: RE: Famous Canadian Actors: Now Disc. David-James Elliott
	David-James Elliott His most notable role was as the star of CBS series JAG, but what you may not know is that he didn't always want to be an actor... The Ontario native's original plan was to make it in the Rock n' Roll world; a plan that failed due to the lack of commitment from other band members. Perhaps this was a blessing in disguise, because David James Elliott returned to his studies, and was encouraged to take acting classes, and the rest as they say, is history. Discuss. -----signature----- Chief of Staff - The SWC Rebel Scum
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 11/28/08 3:29pm Subject: RE: Famous Canadian Actors: Now Disc. David-James Elliott
	Never watched "JAG"
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Chancellor_Ewok Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 11/28/08 4:04pm Subject: RE: Famous Canadian Actors: Now Disc. David-James Elliott - Date Edited: 11/28/08 4:14pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Chancellor_Ewok
	Zaz posted: Never watched "JAG" Watch it sometime. JAG can be a fun show. -----signature----- http://tlongpublications.wordpress.com/ http://tlongportfolio.wordpress.com/ http://thestarsailors.wordpress.com/
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RX_Sith Title: C&G Game Host Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 12/7/08 9:36am Subject: RE: Famous Canadian Actors: Now Disc. Brendan Fraser
	Brendan Fraser First, they dug him up as "Encino Man", and he later returned the favor by digging up "The Mummy". Brendan Fraser's star seems to be on the rise of late with credits such as "Gods and Monsters" and "Bedazzled". While not really a "Brat-Packer", Brendan Fraser's success is unique, being one of the few having had his career survive the Eighties. Perhaps this is due to his down to earth personality and surprising range as an actor. Fraser's first film role was a brief cameo in an America's Most Wanted Reenactment (1988) he played friend to Rodney Mark Peterson, who was murdered. He has since garnered over 30 film credits. He had his first lead role in Encino Man (1992). That same year he played opposite Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Chris O'Donnell in School Ties (1992). In 1994, he co-starred alongside Adam Sandler in the comedy Airheads. He went onto play supporting roles starring alongside Viggo Mortensen and Ashley Judd in Philip Ridley's The Passion of Darkly Noon (1995), and Jennifer Beals in The Twilight of the Golds (1997). In 1997, he got his breakthrough role with the hit comedy film George of the Jungle (1997). He went on to appear in several comedy films such as Blast from the Past (1999), Bedazzled (2000) and Monkeybone (2001). Fraser also played a dramatic role in Gods and Monsters (1998), alongside Ian McKellen. The film was based on the life of the filmmaker James Whale (McKellen), who made the 1931 film Frankenstein. This film was written and directed by Bill Condon (Dreamgirls) and was a story about the loss of creativity, ambiguous sexuality and unlikely bonds between a heterosexual gardener and a gay, tortured and ailing filmmaker. His biggest commercial success came with the action adventure horror film (co-starring Rachel Weisz) The Mummy (1999) and its sequel The Mummy Returns (2001), both of which were hugely successful at the box office. He has starred in two films based on Jay Ward creations, George of the Jungle and Dudley Do-Right although he did not reprise his role in the former's sequel. In 2004, he appeared in the Academy Award-winning film Crash. He has also made guest appearances on the television shows Scrubs, King of the Hill, and The Simpsons. In March 2006, he was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame, the first American-born actor to receive the honor. However, as of 2006, he does not have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. After a six year hiatus in the franchise, Fraser returned for the second sequel to The Mummy released in August 2008 and titled The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Filming started in Montreal on July 27, 2007 and the movie also starred Jet Li as Emperor Han. The last Mummy film grossed over $100 million in the USA and over $400 million worldwide. Fraser also starred as "Brick" in the West End production of Tennessee Williams's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in September, 2001, directed by Anthony Page. Castmates included Ned Beatty, Frances O'Connor, and Gemma Jones. The show closed on January 12, 2002, with Fraser garnering many excellent reviews. Discuss. -----signature----- Chief of Staff - The SWC Rebel Scum
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 12/7/08 1:53pm Subject: Famous Canadian Actors: Now Disc. Brendan Fraser
	I like Fraser a lot; especially in comedy.
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Ubersue Registered: Sep '08	Date Posted: 12/7/08 1:56pm Subject: Famous Canadian Actors: Now Disc. Brendan Fraser
	Brendan Fraser was great in "Gods and Monsters". -----signature----- "A friend of mine once sent me a post card with a picture of the entire planet Earth taken from space. On the back it said, 'Wish you were here.'" - Steven Wright Proud Padawan of Kurdt_Kobain!
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Drew_Atreides Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 12/8/08 6:33am Subject: Famous Canadian Actors: Now Disc. Brendan Fraser
	I don't think Brendan Fraser has been "Great" in ANYTHING... He's likeable enough, and has got to have one helluva an agent. How he gets into some of the projects he does i'll NEVER understand.... -----signature----- Be sure to tune in for the Big Giveaway at 9!
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 12/8/08 8:52am Subject: Famous Canadian Actors: Now Disc. Brendan Fraser
	Not as good an agent as Keanu Reeves...
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Drew_Atreides Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 12/8/08 10:56am Subject: Famous Canadian Actors: Now Disc. Brendan Fraser
	^I'm pretty sure it has to be the same guy. Believe his name is Luci....something...? :P -----signature----- Be sure to tune in for the Big Giveaway at 9!
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Penguinator-176 Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 12/8/08 11:27am Subject: Famous Canadian Actors: Now Disc. Brendan Fraser
	I've never understood the dislike of Brendan Fraser. He's great in every movie he's in, as far as I'm concerned, or is at least as great as the movie allows him to be. Tomb of the Dragon Emperor was awful, but not because of Fraser. -----signature----- United States of Eurasia - RECOGNIZED Hoffa GDG
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 12/8/08 9:56pm Subject: Famous Canadian Actors: Now Disc. Brendan Fraser
	He has a nice ease, and he's not too serious about himself ("George of the Jungle" is one of my favorite dumb movies.)
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Reynar_Tedros Registered: Jul '06	Date Posted: 12/8/08 10:24pm Subject: Famous Canadian Actors: Now Disc. Brendan Fraser
	I liked him in Crash. -----signature----- Now playing: Forza Motorsport 3, inFamous Waiting on: Heavy Rain, Red Dead Redemption, Mass Effect 2, Final Fantasy Versus XIII, Max Payne 3
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JohnWesleyDowney Registered: Jan '04	Date Posted: 12/8/08 10:55pm Subject: Famous Canadian Actors: Now Disc. Brendan Fraser
	Ubersue posted: Brendan Fraser was great in "Gods and Monsters". Yes! His best serious role. People who haven't seen this should check it out. It's a terrific film and seeing Fraser act with Ian McKellen was fantastic.
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