Friday, May 17, 2013

James Bond: Where are They Now Part 11: The Man with the Golden Gun



This is the eleventh in a series that will track actors from the various James Bond movies and shows over the years (official and key unofficial versions). Specific shows/movies only listed for 2011-on. Uncredited roles only noted if the character is named.

Roger Moore (James Bond): in A Princess for Christmas (2011), The Lighter (2011); Summer Night, Winter Moon (nd), Connemara Days (2014) in pre-proeduction; The Saint (2014) announced; as Self in Piers Morgan's Life Stories (1 episode each 2012 and 2013), Bond's Greatest Moments (2013), Have I Got News for You (1 episode 2012), Top Gear (1 episode 2012), Loose Women (2 episodes 2002, 1 episode 2011), This Morning (1 episode 2012), Vivement dimanche prochain (1 episode 2012), Le grand journal de Canal+ (1 episode 2012), Noseland (2012), Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom (2011)
Christopher Lee (Scaramanga): in Night Train to Lisbon (2013), The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), Dark Shadows (2012), The Hunting of the Snark (2012), Hugo (2011), The Wicker Tree (2011), The Resident (2011), Season of the Witch (2011); The Girl from Nagasaki (2013), The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013), The Hobbit: There and Back Again (2014) in post-production; as Self: Brisant (1 episode 2013), 56th BFI London Film Festival (2012), Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 (2012), British Legends of Stage and Screen (1 episode 2012), Shoot the Moon: The Making of 'Hugo' (2012), Seitenblicke (1 episode 2011), The Orange British Academy Film Awards (2011).
Britt Ekland (Goodnight): last known acting role in 2002; as Self: Piers Morgan's Life Stories (1 episode each 2012 and 2013), Skavlan (1 episode 2013), Bond's Greatest Moments (2013), Richard E. Grant's Hotel Secrets (1 episode 2012), Living the Life (1 episode 2011), Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (1 episode 2011), Loose Women (1 episode 2011).
Maud Adams (Andrea): last known acting role in 2010; as Self: Piers Morgan's Life Stories (1 episode each 2012 and 2013), Bond's Greatest Moments (2013), Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 (2012), Efter Tio (1 episode 2011).
Hervé Villechaize (Nick Nack): died in 1993.
Clifton James (J.W. Pepper): last known acting role in 2006, as Self in 2008.
Richard Loo (Hai Fat): died in 1983.
Soon-Tek Oh (Hip): last known acting role in 2006.
Marc Lawrence (Rodney): died in 2010.
Bernard Lee (M): died in 1981.
Lois Maxwell (Miss Moneypenny): died in 2007.
Marne Maitland (Lazar): last known acting role in 1991.
Desmond Llewelyn (Q): died in 1999.
James Cossins (Colthorpe): died in 1997.
Yao Lin Chen (Chula): last known acting role in 1996
Carmen Du Sautoy (Saida): last known acting role in 2008
Gerald James (Frazier): died in 2006.
Michael Osborne (Naval Lieutenant): last known acting role in 1985
Michael Fleming (Communications Officer): last known acting role in 1997
Sonny Caldinez (Kra; uncredited): last known acting role in 1997
Gordon Everett (Gibson; uncredited): no other known acting roles; last as Sound Mixer in 1981
Michael Goodliffe (Chief of Staff Bill Tanner;  uncredited):  died in 1976.
Ray Marioni (Al Capone; uncredited): last known acting role in 2000
Francoise Therry (Chew Mee; uncredited): no other known acting roles.
Nikki Van der Zyl (voice of Chew Mee, etc.; uncredited):  last known acting role in 1979
Joie Vejjajiva (Cha; uncredited): last known acting role in 1988.
Qiu Yuen (Nara; uncredited): in I Love Wing Chun (2011).

Saturday, May 11, 2013

James Bond: Where are They Now Part 10: Live and Let Die



This is the tenth in a series that will track actors from the various James Bond movies and shows over the years (official and key unofficial versions). Specific shows/movies only listed for 2011-on. Uncredited roles only noted if the character is named.

Roger Moore (James Bond): in A Princess for Christmas (2011), The Lighter (2011); Summer Night, Winter Moon (nd), Connemara Days (2014) in pre-proeduction; The Saint (2014) announced; as Self in Piers Morgan's Life Stories (1 episode each 2012 and 2013), Bond's Greatest Moments (2013), Have I Got News for You (1 episode 2012), Top Gear (1 episode 2012), Loose Women (2 episodes 2002, 1 episode 2011), This Morning (1 episode 2012), Vivement dimanche prochain (1 episode 2012), Le grand journal de Canal+ (1 episode 2012), Noseland (2012), Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom (2011)
Yaphet Kotto (Kananga / Mr. Big): last known acting role in 2008; as Self in 2008
Jane Seymour (Solitaire): in Saige Paints the Sky (2013), Lovestruck: The Musical (2013), Newsreaders (1 episode 2013), Austenland (2013), Ben and Kate (1 episode 2013), Franklin & Bash (1 episode each 2012 and 2013), Lake Effects (2012), This One 'n That One (2012), The Voyages of Young Doctor Dolittle (2011), The Family Tree (2011), Love, Wedding, Marriage (2011), Castle (1 episode 2011), Perfectly Prudence (2011), Freeloaders (2011); Jake Squared (2013) completed; Keep Calm and Karey On (2013) in post-production;  as Co-Producer: CinemAbility (2013) in post-production (also Self); as Producer: This One 'n That One (2012), Perfectly Prudence (2011); as Self: Home & Family (1 episode 2012), Fox and Friends (1 episode 2012), Loose Women (1 episode each 2011 and 2012), Sidewalks Entertainment (1 episode 2012), The Marilyn Denis Show (1 episode 2011), Bob Ross: The Happy Painter (2011), Piers Morgan Tonight (1 episode 2011), The Talk (1 episode 2011), Today (1 episode 2011)
Clifton James (Sheriff Pepper): last known acting role in 2006, as Self in 2008
Julius Harris (Tee Hee): died in 2004.
Geoffrey Holder (Baron Samedi): last known  acting role in 2008; as Self in The Apprentice (2 episodes 2011)
David Hedison (Leiter): last known acting role in 2005; as Self in Piers Morgan's Life Stories 91 episode 2012); as Self (filming) in The Green Girl (2013)
Gloria Hendry (Rosie): in Freaky Deaky (2012);  last as Self in 2010; as Self (post-production) in Boulevard Warriors (2013)
Bernard Lee (M): died in 1981.
Lois Maxwell (Moneypenny): died in 2007.
Tommy Lane (Adam): last known acting role in 2007
Earl Jolly Brown (Whisper): died in 2006
Roy Stewart (Quarrel): died in 2008.
Lon Satton (Strutter): last known acting role in 1994, as Self in 2009
Arnold Williams (Cab Driver 1): last known acting role in 1980
Ruth Kempf (Mrs. Bell): last known acting role in 1976
Joie Chitwood (Charlie): died in 1988.
Madeline Smith (Beautiful Girl): in Doctors (1 episode 2011); as Self in Bond's Greatest Moments (2013), Remembering David Buck (2012), Piers Morgan's Life Stories (1 episode 2012), Sex and the Sitcom (2011)
Michael Ebbin (Dambala): died in 1996; no other known acting roles
Kubi Chaza (Sales Girl): last known acting role in 1975
Brenda Arnau (Singer): last known acting role in 1981
Robert Dix (Hamilton; uncredited): no known subsequent acting roles
James Drake (Dawes; uncredited): last known acting role in 1982
Lance Gordon (Eddie; uncredited): last known acting role in 1994
Stephen Hendrickson (Mr. Bleeker; uncredited): no known other acting roles;m as Production Designer, regular on The Good Wife (83 episodes so far 2009-2013; also 2 2011 episodes as Visual Consultant); as Self in 2010
Nikki Van der Zyl (voice of Solitaire; uncredited):  last known acting role in 1979

James Bond: Where are They Now Part 9: Diamonds are Forever



This is the ninth in a series that will track actors from the various James Bond movies and shows over the years (official and key unofficial versions). Specific shows/movies only listed for 2011-on. Uncredited roles only noted if the character is named.

Sean Connery (James Bond): In Sir Billie (2012).
Jill St. John (Tiffany Case): last known acting role in 2002, as Self in 2009
Charles Gray (Blofeld): died in 2000
Lana Wood (Plenty O'Toole): last known acting role inn 2010 but Donors (2013) in post-production; Executive Ranks (2013), Holly, Jingles and Clyde 3D (2013) filming; Rachel (2013), Race to Judgment (2014) in pre-production; as Self in Inside Edition (1 episode 2011), Piers Morgan Tonight (1 episode 2011), When Happy Met Frogie (2011)
Jimmy Dean (Willard Whyte): died in 2010.
Bruce Cabot (Saxby): died in 1972.
Putter Smith (Mr. Kidd): last known acting role in 1987, as Composer in 1990, as Self in 2000.
Bruce Glover (Mr. Wint): in Summer’s Babies (2012).
Norman Burton (Leiter): died in 2003.
Joseph Fürst (Dr. Metz): died in 2005.
Bernard Lee (M): died in 1981.
Desmond Llewelyn (Q): died in 1999.
Leonard Barr (Shady Tree): died in 1980.
Lois Maxwell (Moneypenny): died in 2007.
Margaret Lacey (Mrs. Whistler): died in 1988.
Joe Robinson (Peter Franks): last known acting role in 1986, as Self in 2006
David de Keyser (Doctor): in Hotby City (1 episode 2011); Closer to the Moon (2013) in post-production
Laurence Naismith (Sir Donald Munger): died in 1992
David Bauer (Mr. Slumber): died in 1973.
Ed Bishop (Klaus Hergersheimer; uncredited): died in 2005.
Ed Call (Maxie; uncredited): died in 2012.
Lola Larson (Bambi; uncredited): no known other acting roles.
Burt Metcalfe (Maxwell; uncredited): last known acting role in 1979, as Producer in 2002, as Director in 1990, as Writer in 1993, as Self in 2009
Trina Parks (Thumper; uncredited): in Immortal Kiss: Queen of the Night (2012) (last previous acting role in 1976); last as Self in 2010
Denise Perrier (Maxie; uncredited):  no known subsequent acting role; as Self in Miss World 2011 (2011)
Shane Rimmer (Tom; uncredited): in Dark Shadows (2012); as Self in Newsnight (1 episode 2013)
Henry Rowland (Dr. Tynan; uncredited): died in 1984

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Video Rental Places in the Okanagan, Shuswap County, and Thomson County That Are Still in Business



Updates (and oversights) welcome as this likely will change pretty rapidly. For places that I’ve visited in the last few years, I’ve included Last Verified notes.  Adult video stores not included.

Note that at least two stores listed on the Video Express/Movie Company website are out of business.

1.      Video Express, 3305 Smith Dr (Armstrong; last verified April 2013)
2.      Coldstream Video & Water Outlet, 100 Kalamalka Lake Rd (Coldstream; last verified April 2013)
3.      MovieMart, 444 St. Paul St, (Kamloops; last verified in an older location May 2010; however, Facebook page last updated April 2013)
4.      MovieMart, 700 Tranquille Rd (Kamloops; see above)
5.      Premiere Video Corporation, 1445 McGill Rd (Kamloops)
6.      Valleyview Video Mart, 50-1967 Trans Canada Hwy E (Kamloops)
7.      Leo’s Videos, 2680 Pandosy St (Kelowna)
8.      Cinematic 24/7, 538 Yates Rd (Kelowna)
9.      Mt Boucherie Video, 1761 Ross Rd (Kelowna)
10.   Sundance Video, 6278 Main St (Oliver; last verified in May 2010, but appeared to still be open when I passed by in April 2012)
11.   Peachland Video, 5500 Clements Cres (Peachland: I think I glimpsed it April 2012)
12.   Black Panther Video 110-3547 Skaha Lake Rd (Penticton; Facebook page last updated March 2013)
13.   The Movie Company, B-2890 9th Ave NE (Salmon Arm; last verified April 2013)
14.   Video Express, 201 Victoria Rd (Revelstoke; a news article from March 2012 indicated it was still open then)
15.   Video Village, 533 Main (Sicamous; also partly a pizza place; last verified April 2013)
16.   Video Express, 34-10051 Highway 97 (Winfield; last visited in 2009 but still appeared to be open when passed in April 2013)

James Bond: Where are They Now Part 8: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)



This is the eighth in a series that will track actors from the various James Bond movies and shows over the years (official and key unofficial versions). Specific shows/movies only listed for 2011-on. Uncredited roles only noted if the character is named.

George Lazenby (James Bond): last known acting role in 2008; as Self in Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 (2012); A Winter Rose (2013) completed
Diana Rigg (Tracy): in Doctor Who (1 episode 2013), Game of Thrones (2 episodes 2013); as Self in British Legends of Stage and Screen (1 episode 2012), The Lark Ascending (2012), Mark Lawson Talks to... (1 episode 2011); as Self, post-production: Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (2013)
Telly Savalas (Blofeld): died in 1994
Gabriele Ferzetti (Draco): last known acting role in 2010
Ilse Steppat (Irma Bunt): died in 1969
Lois Maxwell (Moneypenny): died in 2007.
George Baker (Sir Hilary Bray): died in 2011
Bernard Lee (M): died in 1981.
Bernard Horsfall (Campbell): died in 2013
Desmond Llewelyn (Q): died in 1999.
Yuri Borionko (Gunther): last known acting role in 1987
Virginia North (Olympe): died in 2004
Geoffrey Cheshire (Toussaint): last known acting role in 1989
Irvin Allen (Che Che): last known acting role in 1978
Terence Mountain (Raphael): last known acting role in 1987
John Gay (Hammond): last known acting role in 1975
James Bree (Gebrüder Gumbold): died in 2008
Angela Scoular (Ruby): died in 2011
Catherine Schell (Nancy): last known acting role in 2004, as Self in 2007
Julie Ege (The Scandinavian Girl): died in 2008
Mona Chong (The Chinese Girl): last known acting role in 1972
Sylvana Henriques (The Jamaican Girl): last known acting role in 1970
Sally Sheridan (The American Girl): last known acting role in 2006
Joanna Lumley (The English Girl): in Jonathan Creek (1 episode 2013), The Making of a Lady (2012), Little Crackers (1 epsiode 2012; also Director), Absolutely Fabulous (1 episode 2011, 2 episodes 2012), Comic Relief: Uptown Downstairs Abbey (2011), Late Bloomers (2011); as Producer: Joanna Lumley: The Search for Noah's Ark (2012; also Self), Joanna Lumley's Greek Odyssey (1 episode 2011, 2 episodes 2012; also Self these/one more 2012); as Self: Alan Carr: Chatty Man (1 episode 2013), Loose Women (1 episode 2013), National Television Awards (2013), Daybreak (2 episodes 2012), London Tonight (1 episode 2012), The ONE Show (1 episode each 2011 and 2012), Lorraine (1 episode 2012), BBC News 24 (1 episode 2011, 4 episodes 2012), This Morning (1 episode each 2011 and 2012), Perspectives (1 episode 2012), Sport Relief 2012 (2012), Europe's Last Dictator (2012), How to Build… (1 episode 2011), Living the Life (1 episode 2011), The Graham Norton Show (1 episode 2011), Wogan on Wodehouse (2011), Jennifer Saunders: Laughing at the 90s (2011), The 65th Annual Tony Awards (2011), The Duke at 90 (2011); The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) in post-production
Zaheera (The Indian Girl): last known acting role in 1982
Anouska Hempel (The Australian Girl): last known acting role in 1991, as Self in 1997
Ingrid Back (The German Girl): last known acting role in 1973
Helena Ronee (The Israeli Girl): last known acting role in 1981
Jenny Hanley (The Irish Girl): last known acting role in 1983; as Self in Bond's Greatest Moments (2013)
David de Keyser (voice of Draco; uncredited): in Holby City (1 episode 2011); Closer to the Moon (2013) in post-production
Takis Emmanuel (Kleff; uncredited): last known acting role in 1985
Martin Leyden (Chef de Jeu Hussier; uncredited): no other known acting roles
Bill Morgan (Kleff; uncredited; the Imdb credits two actors with this role): last known acting role in 1971
Brian Worth (Manuel; uncredited): died in 1978