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Bette Midler (born December 1, 1945) is an American singer, actress, and comedian, also known by her informal stage name, The Divine Miss M. She became famous as a cabaret and concert headliner, and went on to star in successful and acclaimed films such as The Rose, Ruthless People, Beaches, and For The Boys. During her more than forty-year career, Midler has been nominated for two Academy Awards, and won three Grammy Awards, four Golden Globes, three Emmy Awards, and a special Tony Award. She has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Her voice type is categorized as deep mezzo soprano.
Midler was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her parents moved from Paterson, New Jersey to Honolulu before she was born, and hers was one of the few Jewish families in a mostly Asian neighborhood. Her mother, Ruth (née Schindel), was a seamstress and housewife, and her father, Fred Midler, worked at a Navy base in Hawaii as a painter. She was named after actress Bette Davis, though Davis pronounced her first name in two syllables, and Midler uses one, /ˈbɛt/. She was raised in Aiea and attended Radford High School, in Honolulu. She was voted "Most Talkative" in the 1961 school Hoss Election, and in her Senior Year (Class of 1963), "Most Dramatic". Midler majored in drama at the University of Hawaii, but left after three semesters. She earned money in the 1966 film Hawaii as an extra, playing an uncredited seasick passenger named Miss David Buff.
Actors: Mike Justice (actor), Linnea Quigley (actress), Mike Justice (editor), Mike Justice (writer), Mike Justice (director), Michelle Bauer (actress), Lynn Lowry (actress), Rena Riffel (actress), Mike Justice (producer), Brinke Stevens (actress), Peter Stickles (actor), Jonathan Duffy (producer), Brian Nolan (actor), Rove McManus (actor), Ian del Carmen (producer),
Plot: Peter Stickles is Barry Montenegro - a drunk, racist, bridge-burning failure of an actor, desperately clinging to the shreds of his once-promising career after 10 years of "drug busts, sex scandals, and AIDS scares." Destitute, homeless, and emotionally abused by his bitchy, cat-obsessed mother, Barry finds potential salvation when he lands a role on an inept, zero-budget web series headlined by former straight-to-video superstar Pussy Johnson. His comeback becomes an even worse nightmare, however, when a sadistic, razor-wielding psychopath begins brutally slaughtering the cast and crew one-by-one. Naturally, suspicion falls on Barry. Sure, he's a narcissistic sociopath - but is he also a brutal killer?
Keywords: anti-hero, beefcake, bette-midler-impersonator, cat-horder, cat-scare, chainsaw, characters-killed-one-by-one, exploitation, female-nudity, film-within-a-filmActors: David Born (actor), Joe Manuella (actor), Matt Mamula (editor), Matt Mamula (producer), Matt Mamula (director), John Schaub (producer), John Schaub (editor), Jason Kovacsev (director), Jason Kovacsev (producer), Jason Kovacsev (editor), Carol Woodle (actress), Tim Biancalana (actor), Bettina Williams (actress), Gary Alan (actor), Dale Leigh (actor),
Plot: From Elvis to Obama, Celebrity Impersonators or Tribute Artists as they are commonly known have been entertaining the masses for decades. Gathering under one roof, these men and women, professionals and beginners alike, come together annually at the Sunburst Convention. De Niro, Bush, and Oprah are names that have inspired thousands if not millions of people to dream of greater possibilities in their own lives, but some have chosen to become these very names or at least to impersonate them. When fans cannot get close to the real thing, these professionals step in and fill the void. "Just About Famous: Celebrity Impersonation" will go behind the persona and delve into the minds and hearts of the people who make a living impersonating others. How did they get started? How has this path changed their lives? Why they do what they do? From Kenny Rogers being accosted at K-Mart for an autograph to Elvis being announced every time he enters the Home Depot leaving him to ask the ultimate question, 'Can't I just buy some lumber?' Each impersonator has a story to tell. As the old adage goes, 'Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.' Take a trip into the intriguing, enlightening, and often times surreal life of the celebrity impersonator...
Genres: Comedy, Documentary, Short,Actors: Michael Cornacchia (actor), Mark Kelly (producer), Michael Cornacchia (actor), Michael Cornacchia (producer), Mark Kelly (director), Mark Kelly (writer), Mark Kelly (actor), Mark Kelly (actor), Brooke Allison (producer), Brooke Allison (actress), Brooke Allison (actress), Molly Bryant (actress), Molly Bryant (actress), James C. Mathis III (actor), Amy Claire (actress),
Genres: Comedy, Short,Actors: Scott Prendergast (writer), Eric Fogel (actor), Eric Fogel (writer), Mike de Seve (actor), Greg Korin (actor), Karen Sztajnberg (editor), Abby Terkuhle (producer), Matt Noce (miscellaneous crew), Scott Sonneborn (writer), Scottie Ray (actor), Carl Paolino (miscellaneous crew), Jed Spingarn (writer), Kerry Williams (actress), Jim Conroy (actor), Emily Bauer (actress),
Plot: Animated clay figures Johnny Gomez and Nick Diamond host this show, which features a series of no holds barred, to-the-death wrestling matches between animated celebrities. Past matches include Marilyn Manson vs. Charles Manson, The Three Tenors vs. the Three Stooges, Howard Stern vs. Kathy Lee Gifford, and Mary-Kate vs. Ashley. The referee for each match is the unflappable Judge Mills Lane.
Keywords: blindness, blood, broken-arm, broken-back, broken-leg, cannibalism, catfight, clay-animation, death, deathmatch