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Lewis Michael Arquette (December 14, 1935 – February 10, 2001) was an American film actor, writer and producer. Arquette was known for playing "J.D. Pickett" on the TV series, The Waltons, where he worked from 1978–1981.
Il épouse en 1963 l'actrice Mardiningsih Olivia Nowak dite Brenda Denaut (1939–1997). Élevé dans la religion catholique, il s'était converti à l'Islam, alors que sa femme était de son côté issue d'une famille juive polonaise ayant échappé aux camps. Le couple a cinq enfants, tous devenus acteurs : Rosanna (née en 1959), Richmond (né en 1963), Patricia (née en 1968), Alexis (1969-2016) et David Arquette (né en 1971). En 1970, la famille emménage à Front Royal (Virginie).
Il meurt d'une insuffisance cardiaque à Los Angeles en 2001.
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Lewis Arquette
Birth name Lewis Michael Arquette
Nationality USA
Birth 14 december 1935 at Chicago (USA)
Death 10 february 2001 (at 65 years) at Los Angeles (USA)
Nationality USA
Birth 14 december 1935 at Chicago (USA)
Death 10 february 2001 (at 65 years) at Los Angeles (USA)
Lewis Michael Arquette (December 14, 1935 – February 10, 2001) was an American film actor, writer and producer. Arquette was known for playing "J.D. Pickett" on the TV series, The Waltons, where he worked from 1978–1981.
Biography
Lewis Arquette est le fils de l'acteur et scénariste Cliff Arquette (1905-1974), descendant de l'explorateur Meriwether Lewis. Après des études à la Hollywood High School (Californie), il part pour New York suivre les cours de Lee Strasberg à l'Actors Studio. Il y croise notamment Marilyn Monroe.Il épouse en 1963 l'actrice Mardiningsih Olivia Nowak dite Brenda Denaut (1939–1997). Élevé dans la religion catholique, il s'était converti à l'Islam, alors que sa femme était de son côté issue d'une famille juive polonaise ayant échappé aux camps. Le couple a cinq enfants, tous devenus acteurs : Rosanna (née en 1959), Richmond (né en 1963), Patricia (née en 1968), Alexis (1969-2016) et David Arquette (né en 1971). En 1970, la famille emménage à Front Royal (Virginie).
Il meurt d'une insuffisance cardiaque à Los Angeles en 2001.
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Out Cold (2001)
, 1h30Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Sports films, Sports d'hiver, Snowboard
Actors Jason London, A.J. Cook, Lee Majors, Zach Galifianakis, Victoria Silvstedt, Willie Garson
Roles Papa Muntz
Rating61%
The story covers the lives of snowboarding buddies Rick, Luke, Anthony, and Pig Pen, who are living large in their beloved hometown of Bull Mountain in Alaska. Partying hard, looking for girls, and doing just about anything to have a good time is what life on Bull Mountain is all about, but that all looks to have a quick end when town founder Papa Muntz dies, and his son Ted decides to sell the mountain to slick Colorado businessman John Majors. Nobody supports his plans to turn the mountain into an "espresso-and-tofu" ski resort, and it's up to Luke, Pig Pen, Anthony, Jenny, Rick and the others to keep Bull Mountain yuppie-free. Once they realize John's purchase will change the town drastically, they enlist the aid of Majors' beautiful, rebellious daughters, Inga and Anna, to sabotage the purchase.
Little Nicky (2000)
, 1h30Directed by Steven Brill
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Romance
Themes Films about animals, Films about religion, Films about dogs, Films about angels, Demons in film
Actors Adam Sandler, Patricia Arquette, Harvey Keitel, Rhys Ifans, Tom Lister, Jr., Laura Harring
Roles Cardinal
Rating53%
The story revolves around a struggle to determine which of Satan's (Harvey Keitel) three sons will succeed their father as ruler of Hell. Adrian (Rhys Ifans) is the most devious, Cassius (Tom Lister Jr.) is the cruelest, and Nicky (Adam Sandler) is their father's favourite. Adrian and Cassius claim that Nicky's mother is a goat and torment him by controlling his body with their minds. Nicky has had a speech impediment and a disfigured jaw since Cassius hit him in the face with a shovel.
Ready to Rumble (2000)
, 1h47Directed by Brian Robbins
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Action
Themes Sports films, Transport films, Road movies, Buddy films
Actors David Arquette, Oliver Platt, Scott Caan, Bill Goldberg, Richard Lineback, Rose McGowan
Roles Fred King
Rating53%
For most of their lives, Sewage workers Gordie Boggs (David Arquette) and Sean Dawkins (Scott Caan) have been avid wrestling fans. When WCW Monday Nitro comes to their home state of Wyoming, they attend the show to watch their favorite wrestler, WCW World Heavyweight Champion Jimmy King (Oliver Platt) get cheated out of the title by Diamond Dallas Page (playing himself), and WCW CEO Titus Sinclair (Joe Pantoliano), and DDP's partners. After the match, the two wrestling fans humorously express their rage in their septic truck, resulting in a car crash.
Best in Show (2000)
, 1h30Directed by Christopher Guest
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Films about animals, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, Films about dogs, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Jay Brazeau, Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, John Michael Higgins, Michael McKean
Roles Fern City Show Spectator
Rating74%
Best in Show is presented as a documentary of five dogs and their owners destined to show in the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show, held in Philadelphia. The documentary jumps among owners as they prepare to leave for the show, arrive at the hotel, and prepare backstage before their dog takes the show, as well as post-show. The owners and their dogs include:
Wild Side (1999)
, 1h36Directed by Donald Cammell
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Action, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, Bisexuality-related films, Erotic films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films
Actors Christopher Walken, Joan Chen, Anne Heche, Steven Bauer, Allen Garfield, Candace Kita
Roles The Chief
Rating56%
Alex est une employée de banque qui travaille comme call girl pour arrondir ses fins de mois. Après être sortie avec le criminel Bruno Buckingham, elle se voit contrainte de collaborer avec le FBI qui cherche à l'arrêter. Mais Alex et Virginia, la femme de Bruno, tombent amoureuses l'une de l'autre.
The Alarmist (1998)
, 1h32Directed by Evan Dunsky
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Théâtre, Films about the labor movement, Films based on plays
Actors David Arquette, Stanley Tucci, Kate Capshaw, Ryan Reynolds, Mary McCormack, Tricia Vessey
Roles Bruce Hudler
Rating52%
Un commercial effectuant du porte à porte pour vendre des systèmes de sécurité se découvre une nouvelle fonction. Celle-ci peut lui permettre d'obtenir bien plus qu'il ne le pensait.
Almost Heroes (1998)
, 1h30Directed by Christopher Guest
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Action, Adventure, Western
Actors Chris Farley, Matthew Perry, Tim DeKay, Lisa Barbuscia, Barry Del Sherman, Eugene Levy
Roles Merchant
Rating57%
Leslie Edwards (Matthew Perry), a foppish, wealthy, high-society aristocrat, and the loud, low-brow Bartholomew Hunt (Chris Farley) are competing against the renowned Lewis & Clark to be the first to chart and make it across the United States to the Pacific Ocean. In the beginning of the film, Edwards has high hopes to head the first expedition to make it across the U.S., but while he has ambition and funding, he has grown up sheltered and knows little of the wilderness he seeks to cross. To aid in his journey, he hires the services of a supposedly knowledgeable wilderness-man and tracker, Hunt, who, once they get underway, turns out to be less than advertised.
Twilight (1998)
, 1h34Directed by Robert Benton
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Actors Paul Newman, Susan Sarandon, Gene Hackman, Reese Witherspoon, Stockard Channing, James Garner
Roles Water Pistol Man
Rating61%
Aging private detective Harry Ross, an ex-cop, is working on a case to return 17-year-old Mel Ames to her home. He tracks down Mel and her sleazy boyfriend, Jeff Willis, at a Mexican resort. During a struggle with the reluctant runaway, Harry's gun is discharged, striking him in the upper thigh.
Waiting for Guffman (1997)
, 1h24Directed by Christopher Guest
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Documentary, Musical
Themes Films about television
Actors Eugene Levy, Christopher Guest, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, Fred Willard, Bob Balaban
Roles Clifford Wooley
Rating73%
In the fictional small town of Blaine, Missouri, a handful of utterly delusional residents prepare to put on a community theater production led by eccentric director Corky St. Clair (Christopher Guest). The show, a musical chronicling the town's history titled Red, White and Blaine, is to be performed as part of the town's 150th anniversary celebration.
Scream 2 (1997)
, 2hDirected by Wes Craven
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Horror comedy, Horror, Slasher
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, Serial killer films, Comedy horror films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Jamie Kennedy, Sarah Michelle Prinze, Elise Neal
Roles Chief Hartley
Rating63%
While attending a preview of the film Stab, a film within a film based on the Woodsboro murders depicted in Scream, two Ohio Windsor College seniors, Maureen Evans and Phil Stevens are murdered by Ghostface. Phil is stabbed through the ear in a bathroom stall while trying to eavesdrop on strange whimpering noises. The killer, wearing a Ghostface costume, then returns to the screening and sits beside Maureen, before mortally stabbing her. At first the audience believe she is part of the raucuous acting out by audience members, until she falls dead in front of the cinema screen.
Kiss & Tell (1997)
Directed by Jordan Alan
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Justine Bateman, Heather Graham, Henry Hopper, Mariah O'Brien, Richmond Arquette, Lewis Arquette
Roles Inspector Dan Furbal
Rating43%
Justine Bateman plays Molly, a performance artist who is found dead. Police detectives interview her friends (played by Heather Graham and others) to learn who killed her and why.
Meet Wally Sparks (1997)
, 1h45Directed by Peter Baldwin
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Rodney Dangerfield, Debi Mazar, Michael Weatherly, Cindy Williams, Alan Rachins, Burt Reynolds
Roles Cardinal
Rating51%
Wally Sparks (Rodney Dangerfield) is the host of a sleazy tabloid-style TV talk show who makes Jerry Springer seem gentle by comparison. His show has become so foul that he's alienated his not-especially-discriminating viewers, and his ratings are taking a nosedive.
River Made to Drown In (1997)
, 1h38Directed by James Merendino
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, HIV/AIDS in film, LGBT-related film
Actors Michael Imperioli, Richard Chamberlain, Ute Lemper, James Duval, Austin Pendleton, Talia Shire
Roles Vagabond
Rating55%
The Westing Game (1997)
, 1h35Directed by Terence H. Winkless
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Horror
Themes Children's films
Actors Ray Walston, Ashley Peldon, Diane Ladd, Sally Kirkland, Cliff De Young, Lewis Arquette
Roles Otis Amber
Rating52%
Stuart Saves His Family (1995)
, 1h39Directed by Harold Ramis
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Laura San Giacomo, Vincent D'Onofrio, Al Franken, Shirley Knight, Lesley Boone, Harris Yulin
Roles Cemetery Official
Rating53%
Stuart Smalley (Al Franken), the disciple of the 12-step program, is challenged by life's injustices. He loses his public-access cable television show, must beg his manipulative overbearing boss for his job back, rehabilitate his alcoholic father and drug abuser brother (Vincent D'Onofrio), and support his overweight mother (Shirley Knight) and sister (Lesley Boone) in their lack of ability in handling their relationships with their husbands. Stuart is supported by his 12 step sponsors as he regresses to his negative behaviors each time he faces these challenges.