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Taaffe O'Connell is a Actor American born on 14 may 1951 at Providence (USA)
Taaffe O'Connell (born May 14, 1951) is an American actress and publisher, best known by her fans for her performance in cult-classic sci-fi horror film Galaxy of Terror. Her acting career began in the late 1970s and continued uninterrupted through the 1980s. Her career has seen a rebirth after 2000 and has continued to the present day.
Apart from acting, O'Connell started and owned the Canoco Publishing Company during the 1990s. Canoco is a Los Angeles-based company produced Astro Caster Magazine, which specialized in casting information and advice for actors and actresses. O'Connell has written numerous articles for the magazine as well as being its owner and publisher.
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Apart from acting, O'Connell started and owned the Canoco Publishing Company during the 1990s. Canoco is a Los Angeles-based company produced Astro Caster Magazine, which specialized in casting information and advice for actors and actresses. O'Connell has written numerous articles for the magazine as well as being its owner and publisher.
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The Change-Up (2011)
, 1h52Directed by David Dobkin
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Ryan Reynolds, Jason Bateman, Leslie Mann, Olivia Wilde, Mircea Monroe, Alan Arkin
Roles Mona
Rating62%
Dave Lockwood (Jason Bateman) and Mitch Planko (Ryan Reynolds) are close friends who are each jealous of the other's lifestyle. While Dave is a lawyer with a wife and kids, Mitch is a freewheeling actor who has sex with many different women. After getting drunk at a bar, Mitch and Dave urinate in a park's fountain, and simultaneously wish that they had each other's lives.
Going Down in LA-LA Land (2011)
, 1h44Directed by Casper Andreas
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, Films about pornography, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Casper Andreas, Bruce Vilanch, Judy Tenuta, Alec Mapa, Perez Hilton, Taaffe O'Connell
Roles Job Interviewer
Rating61%
When he is unable to find paying work as an actor in New York, Adam (Matthew Ludwinski) decides to try Los Angeles. He moves in with his eccentric but lovable friend Candy (Allison Lane), whose fiancee Frank supports her. Adam gets a reception job at a talent agency, but gets fired for coming in late one day. He then meets Nick (Casper Andreas), a guy from the gym who works as a director and photographer. Nick helps Adam land a job with Jet Set Productions, a company that produces gay pornography.
Spork (2010)
, 1h30Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Savannah Stehlin, Sydney Park, Rachel G. Fox, Rodney Eastman, Beth Grant, Aria Wallace
Rating66%
A 14-year-old girl nicknamed "Spork" is unpopular, mistreated by her classmates, and very soft-spoken. Her next-door neighbor and best friend, known as "Tootsie Roll", is planning on entering the school Dance-Off to win $236 which she would use to visit her father in prison. During a hair-product-related dancing accident, Tootsie Roll injures her ankle and can no longer compete in the competition. Spork rises to the occasion and surprises the whole school by signing up for the Dance-Off.
The Colony (1996)
Directed by Tim Hunter
Genres Drama
Actors Michael Paré, Brian Bloom, Alla Korot, Casper Van Dien, Jennifer Guthrie, Dylan Bruno
Rating56%
A man moves his family into a suburbia that at first seems fantastic, but soon turns into a nightmare.
Not of This Earth (1988)
, 1h21Directed by Jim Wynorski
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Horror
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Vampires in film, Films about extraterrestrial life
Actors Traci Lords, Kelli Maroney, Michael Delano, Monique Gabrielle, Roxanne Kernohan, Joel Hoffman
Roles Damelia (uncredited)
Rating49%
Un homme mystérieux, portant en permanence des lunettes de soleil, engage une infirmière afin de lui faire des transfusions de sang quotidiennes pour un salaire avantageux. La jeune femme est progressivement intriguée par le comportement de son patient, tandis qu'en ville des gens meurent, vidés de leur sang.
Galaxy of Terror (1981)
, 1h21Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Space adventure films, Monde imaginaire, Rape in fiction, Sur une planète fictive, Space opera, Films about extraterrestrial life
Actors Edward Albert, Erin Moran, Ray Walston, Taaffe O'Connell, Zalman King, Robert Englund
Roles Dameia
Rating50%
On a desolate, storm-lashed planet called Morganthus, the last survivor of a crashed spaceship is attacked and killed by an unseen force.
New Year's Evil (1980)
, 1h30Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Horror, Slasher
Themes Films about music and musicians
Actors Roz Kelly, Grant Cramer, Louisa Moritz, Taaffe O'Connell, Teri Copley
Roles Jane
Rating49%
As the film begins New Year's Eve is on its way and television's most famous punk rock lady icon, Diane Sullivan or Blaze as her fans call her, is holding a late night countdown celebration of music and partying. All is going well until Diane receives a phone call from an odd-sounding stranger claiming his name is Evil, who announces on live television that when the clock strikes twelve in each time zone, a 'Naughty Girl' will be punished (murdered), then the killer signs off with a threat claiming that Diane will be the last Naughty Girl to be punished.
Rocky II (1979)
, 1h59Directed by Sylvester Stallone
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action, Romance
Themes Pregnancy films, Films about sexuality, Sports films, Martial arts films, Boxing films, Le boxe anglaise
Actors Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith, Tony Burton, Sylvester Stallone
Roles Ring Girl
Rating72%
Following the fight at the end of Rocky, in which Apollo Creed has successfully defended his heavyweight title in a split decision, he and Rocky are taken to the same hospital. Apollo challenges Rocky to a rematch, but Rocky declines and announces his retirement. His girlfriend Adrian supports this choice, as do his doctors, who reveal he will require surgery for a detached retina, which could lead to permanent blindness. After Rocky is discharged from the hospital, he enjoys the benefits of his life's changes: Rocky's new fame attracts an agent who sees Rocky as a potential endorsement and sponsorship goldmine, and his sudden wealth encourages him to propose to Adrian. She happily accepts, and they marry in a small ceremony. Soon after, Rocky and Adrian happily learn that Adrian is pregnant.