Tag: actor

Rest in power, Carl Weathers. We will miss you.

Aw, J1 Fans, this one hurts. Another icon has left us unexpectedly. Carl Weathers, known for his role as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” franchise has passed away at age 76. Before acting, Weathers played professional football for the Oakland Raiders from 1970 – 1971 where he signed as an undrafted free agent, holding linebacker …

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Remembering Paul Reubens. Beloved actor dies at 70.

Aw man, my fellow 80s children and J1 fans. This tribute hits hard. The iconic comedian Paul Reubens, better known to everyone as Pee Wee Herman, has passed away at age 70. Reubens began his career in the 1970s joining the Los Angeles troupe The Groundlings. It was there that he developed his Pee Wee …

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“Punisher: War Zone”, “Rome” star Ray Stevenson dies at 58.

It’s a sad day in Tinsletown, J1sters. English actor Ray Stevenson has passed away at age 58. He is best known for his roles as Dagonet in the 2004 film “King Arthur,” Titus Pullo in the BBC/HBO series “Rome,” Frank Castle/Punisher in “Punisher: War Zone,” and Volstagg in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His other films …

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“Power Rangers” star Jason David Frank dead at 49.

Sad news around the Command Center, J1sters. It has been confirmed that Jason David Frank, known for his role as Tommy Oliver in the “Power Rangers” franchise has died. He was 49. Jason David Frank, known by fans as JDF, was first cast as Tommy Oliver in the first season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. …

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Batman Forever – Remembering Kevin Conroy

J1 fans. As we all know, we have lost another great one. Kevin Conroy was an incredible actor, especially for his portrayal of one of the most iconic heroes in comics, The Batman. He is loved by fans all over and we are saddened by his sudden passing. Many of us who were kids and …

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Remembering Gilbert Gottfried.

The entertainment world has been rocked by the passing of legendary comedian Gilbert Gottfried, who died April 12. He was 67. Gilbert Gottfried was known for his shrill voice, squinty eyes and crude humor as a stand-up comedian. His brand of humor was both loved and hated by fans and critics alike. Contrarywise, he is …

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Slumdog Millionaire, Jurassic World actor Irrfan Khan dies at 53

Sad news in the acting world, people. Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, who has appeared in Jurassic World, The Amazing Spider-Man and Slumdog Millionaire, has passed away after a long battle with a rare type of colon cancer. He was 53. Khan’s friend and Piku director Shoojit Sircar tweeted about his passing. My dear friend Irfaan. …

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Rick Moranis returning to acting, reprises “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” role

Good news, everyone! After a 24-year hiatus, actor Rick Moranis is ready to return in front of the cameras. The 66 year old actor will return to one of his most beloved roles. In a deal with Disney, he will reprise his role as Wayne Szalinski for the next “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” sequel …

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Terry Crews can’t wait to be King!!

Brooklyn 99 and Deadpool 2 star, and America’s Got Talent host Terry Crews is lobbying himself to portray King Triton in Disney’s live action remake of The Little Mermaid. The actor has tweeted fan art of himself as the father of Ariel, asking his fans to spread the word to make the fan fiction as …

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“Twilight” actor Robert Pattinson to become the new “Dark Knight!

Moving from being in “Twilight” to portraying the “Dark Knight”, British model turned actor Robert Pattinson is in talks with Warner Bros about taking on the role of DC Comics iconic hero, Batman. Pattinson is best known for his portrayal of Edward Cullen in the film adaptions of the Twilight novels written by Stephanie Meyer, …

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