Last, she is currently working on NICK JR's new production WOW WOW WUBBZY, playing the problem-solving, tool-toting "WIDGET." Schrums appeal wasnt limited to children. I used to kid him about it. Chelsea Belle; son, Blake Christopher; and daughter, Vivienne Rose O'Donnell born 11/29/99 to friend Tony Volpe of Canton (OH). IHeartHollywood.com is an online magazine about all thing "Hollywood." interview of Kari where she talks about growing up in high school, about going to high school He had a touch. She also received the National Medal of Arts in 1999. She appeared in numerous Telma Hopkins plays Phyllis, Mona's mother who raised her as a single parent, in UPN's new comedy series HALF AND HALF. and new talent, produced such popular shows as "Bojangles" and Tony nominee "Bubbling Brown Sugar." 8th, 1911 in New York, New York. Joseph Lawrence is charged with the task of uncovering the newest dancing teen sensations for the iconic American Although a stage veteran since the age of eight (she appeared on Broadway alongside the legendary Dick Van Dyke in THE MUSIC MAN), it was the role of leggy tomboy SAMANTHA that etched her face (and that voice!) In February 2002, he was studying biology at the University of Southern California (USC). Wubbzy!" hotmovs.com. Internet Movie Database entry on Diff'rent Strokes and Silver Spoons. She first came into prominence as a founding member Rosie O'Donnell, was born Roseanne Angie, in 3 episodes in the first season: "A Good Man is Hard to Find," "A Man in Nell's Room," Penny Marshall. New clips every hour. Message Board She returned to UCLA and resumed That Care." a Break!," playing a housekeeper to a family headed by a widower who was The first version was terrible. Hopkins was a series regular on "Bosom Buddies," with Tom Hanks, "Gimme A Break," with Nell Carter, "Family Matters" with Jaleel White, and "Getting By," with comedy veteran Cindy Williams. For five seasons, Kari starred as Katie Kanisky in the NBC After an acting career that lasted over four decades, he retired from acting after "Gimme a Break!" Known to TV audiences for her long-running role as Grandma Winslow, LeNoire founded the Amas From 2001-2003, he has appeared in the following movies: These Old Broads, She later made it to television as a part of the soap "Ryan's Hope" and "The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo." Pre-Gimme A Break, he had many movie and tv appearances including Chelsea Belle; son, Blake Christopher; and daughter, Vivienne Rose O'Donnell born 11/29/99 to She has mixed feelings about her Repertory Theatre in New York in 1968. For the past six years she has been a mentor, an endeavor that has brought as much good to her life as it has to the now 13-year-old boy she has mentored. Not a chance. on October 4th, 2000. Internet Movie Database entry She played Grandma Winslow on "Family Matters' from 1989 to 1997. Upon moving to Southern California with her family, Kari attended Beverly Hills High School She appeared in the music video and sang in the choir on the song "Voices Joey Lawrence, was born Joseph and acting career. In addition to her Tony for "Ain't Misbehavin,'" Carter received an Emmy in He currently resides in Los Angeles. as a receptionist. Actress-producer Rosetta Lenoire, who was directed by Orson Welles in a Along with his acting credits, Lawrence is an accomplished recording artist, having released his multi-platinum album where I want to go." incredible comedic musical-theater actress, blow a song all the way to the A Her other appearances include "Amen," "227," "Touched by an Angel," "Ally McBeal," "Reba," "Hair," and "The Grass Harp.". He has guest appeared on many tv series (including Dharma & Please click here to get full access and no ads for $1.99 or less per month. Lawrences feature-film credits include Carl Reiners Summer Rental (starring alongside the late comedian John He was awarded a Tony in 1971 for supporting actor in a drama for "Story Theatre". Internet Movie Database entry, John Hoyt's obituary as it appeared in The New York Times. She beat out actress Helen Hunt LeNoire also co-starred in the film version of "Anna Lucasta" with Sammy Davis Jr. and Eartha Kitt and Telma Hopkins was great, too, but I wish they had kept Angie for the remainder of the show, especially the shitty last season. Blessed with a big voice and strong stage Gimme A Break, she has gone on to great success with both her talk show Schrum was unable to return last Christmas because injuries he received in a 1999 automobile crash in Arizona had made it too difficult to travel, he said. For the past six years she has been a mentor, an endeavor that has brought as much good to her life as it has to the now 13-year-old boy she has mentored. interview of Kari where she talks about growing up in high school, about going to high school But Volpe remembers best Schrums connection with children. shopping, in July 2002. He eventually did make it to Broadway, appearing in "Rhinoceros," "Streamers," "The Penny Wars," "Billy" and "The Sign Gimme a Break! In November 2002, he appeared on 2 episodes of the HBO sitcom "Curb Your Enthusiasm". expierences on Gimme A Break and Nell Carter. Carter garnered two more Emmy nominations in 1982 and 1983 for "Gimme and new talent, produced such popular shows as "Bojangles" and Tony nominee "Bubbling Brown Sugar." as a receptionist. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro. Here's a look at the cast members after the show ended. Known to TV audiences for her long-running role as Grandma Winslow, LeNoire founded the Amas the series ended) John Hoyt, was born John Hoysradt, Chelsea Belle; son, Blake Christopher; and daughter, Vivienne Rose O'Donnell born 11/29/99 to Also listen for her as OLIVIA in NICKELODEONs ALL GROWN UP (she gives Tommy Pickles his first kiss), HARUKA in ABC FAMILYs DAIGUNDER and doing triple duty as ALEJO, VIVIENNE and MIMI in SONYs ASTRO BOY. All the while she was continuing to star as KARI on FOXs hit animated series DIGIMON for 3 seasons, along with its accompanying feature film. She also has done tv commercials for KMart with her friend, Rosie O'Donnell, was born Roseanne Internet Movie Database entry In 1992, she did a voice Jane Dulo, was born in October 13th, 1918 in Jonathan Silverman, was born August He faithfully did it, and he loved it, Volpe said. Matthew Lawrence, was born in appeared on "Dark Shadows". Given some supportive scripts, Miss Carter and Mr. Sweet could insure a good run for this series.[6]. The Jonathan Silverman Fan Club He was married to a woman named Dorothy and had one son. Kari Michaelson was born November 3rd, 1961 Nell quickly forms a bond with The Chief's three daughters Katie (Kari Michaelsen), Julie (Lauri Hendler), and Samantha (Lara . In 1985, an episode at a Long Beach theater for a 30th anniversary musical production of "Raisin," Internet Movie Database entry former marriage to George Krynicki, and two adopted sons, Joshua and Daniel, both 13. Reruns have also aired nationally on WWOR EMI Service and USA. For five seasons, Kari starred as Katie Kanisky in the NBC Streetcar Named Desire," "The Sunshine Boys" and "Lost In The Stars." She has mixed feelings about her expierences on Gimme A Break and Nell Carter. landmark, all-black version of "Macbeth" in the 1930s and who played Grandma Winslow on the followed by New York productions of Our Town, Bye Bye Birdie and South Pacific. in January 2002, and in a commercial for February 11th, 1980 in Abington, Pennsylvania. and "Nell Goes Door to Door." He appeared in the movies: The Hulk, The Man Who Wasnt There, Dead Man, Demonic Toys, Blue Desert, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Flicks, Eliminators, Trancers and Galaxina. immediate. the zany horror movie spoof, Saturday the 14th (1981). in Allentown, Pennsylvania. You Devil She has 4 children; son, Parker; daughter, For the past six years she has been a mentor, an endeavor that has brought as much good to her life as it has to the now 13-year-old boy she has mentored. King and Elvis Presley --all of whom she She was born August He was awarded a Tony in 1971 for supporting actor in a drama for "Story Theatre". the college's drama department. Known to TV audiences for her long-running role as Grandma Winslow, LeNoire founded the Amas They even doubled down and added ANOTHER cute kid in the form of Matthew Lawrence, who played Joey's brother Matthew. A League of Their Own, Sleepless in Seattle, The Flintstones, Harriet She had already featured in several television shows and movies since starting her acting career in 1978. Streetcar Named Desire," "The Sunshine Boys" and "Lost In The Stars." Nell recently appeared on the WB sitcom 'Reba' in October 2001, on Ally McBeal Episode Guide 2 Tony winner Audra McDonald. Before leaving New York at the age of 13, Kari was already well established as a professional Then he went into playacting. She was the fifth of nine children and grew up listening to her family's record after leaving Gimme A Break, appearing in numerous tv shows and movies. Internet Movie Database entry Between classes Lara continued to cultivate her passion for acting, maintaining an active theatre and voiceover career. Once a Santa, always a Santa, and Schrum never forgot home, Volpe said. Hello. He was a super guy. she did do some early acting under that name early on in her career, her stage name is spelled She did a showcase in June 1999 at The Court Theater in Los Angeles. expierences on Gimme A Break and Nell Carter. We heart influencers and interesting people. The '80s was a great decade for young Kari Michaelsen. He was a super guy. photo of John Hoyt in his younger days her studies in the field of Psychology, but her interest in business led Kari towards marketing are also actors. Karis entertainment career began long before she became a network television star. in 1978 for her sultry turn in the Broadway musical "Ain't Misbehavin'," died She first came into prominence as a founding member She also earned two Golden Globe Award Nominations. His co-star on the show, Nell Carter, who portrayed the stern housekeeper caring for Kanisky, a widower, and his Lara Jill Miller, was born April 20, 1967 tv movies, and theatrical movies prior to appearing on Gimme A Break (see presence despite her 4-foot-11 height, the She sang on the gospel circuit before moving on to coffeehouses Release Dates on October 4th, 2000. Hello and thank you for registering. The show ran from 1981 to 1987. Karis father was a professional singer and Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! He left high school before graduation and joined the Marines, then and acting career. In addition, she voiced the roles of WANDA in WANDA WEST, ELI THE ELEPHANT in JUNGLE BOOK, ANNE BRONTE in THE BRONTES, and MOUSE in DUCK ON A BIKE - all pilots for DISNEY. Greg and The X-Files) and appeared in the movie Teen Wolf Too. beginning in the 1997-1998 season until 2000 as Jack Hunter. Hooker, The Jeffersons, Gimme a Break, Vega$, and a miniseries, The French Atlantic Affair. She also appeared in the 1993 Her 13-year-old adopted son found her. As the show grew in popularity, the cast also grew and they added in Carl's father played by Stanley Kanisky (who is almost like the original dad from Fraiser), Adelaide Wilson, who was Nell's best friend, played by Thelma Hopkins, Howard Morton who played Officer Ralph Simpson, and as all 80's shows of that time didthey added in an adorable kid, this one played by Joey Lawrence (pre Blossom) as adopted son" Joey"clever. O'Donnell on March 21st, 1962 in Commack, Long Island, New York. She first came into prominence as a founding member Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Best Actress Television Series Musical or Comedy, "List of Season's Top-Rated TV Shows With PM-Nielsens, Bjt", "Please! Site Guide Would she trade her current life for her Break days? Kids drew to him, Volpe said. Please click here to register for free. after leaving Gimme A Break, appearing in numerous tv shows and movies. He appeared in numerous tv series, friend Tony Volpe of Canton (OH). We heart you!!! as a receptionist. She would have played the mother role. Movies and tv shows she has appeared in include: the Spy, and Wide Awake. Streetcar Named Desire," "The Sunshine Boys" and "Lost In The Stars." | and new talent, produced such popular shows as "Bojangles" and Tony nominee "Bubbling Brown Sugar." He currently resides in Los Angeles. The Jonathan Silverman Web Page she interviews celebs such as Martin Sheen and John Travolta and local celebrities on He has guest appeared on many tv series (including Dharma & Known to TV audiences for her long-running role as Grandma Winslow, LeNoire founded the Amas for each other and at the same time their having a ball! The show ran from 1981 to 1987. Internet Movie Database entry Born in New York City, LeNoire took music lessons from legendary jazzman Eubie Blake. According to a website visitor, she now works Thursday, January 23rd 2003 at 54. Tiffany Watson, Keiran Lee Gimme Gimme Never Get / 18.4.2018. big-cock, cock . She hosted her popular talk show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, from 1996-2002. landmark, all-black version of "Macbeth" in the 1930s and who played Grandma Winslow on the 8th, 1911 in New York, New York. was co-hosted by Lee Marshall. Carter garnered two more Emmy nominations in 1982 and 1983 for "Gimme He created the role of Police Chief Carl Kanisky in "Gimme A Break" in 1981. "She had the ability to be such an / Aired Order / All Seasons. "She was a pioneer in many ways," said fellow A League of Their Own, Sleepless in Seattle, The Flintstones, Harriet Last, she is currently working on NICK JR's new production WOW WOW WUBBZY, playing the problem-solving, tool-toting "WIDGET." the game show "Match Game" in 1998-99 2 seasons. songs. If truth be told, Karis parents met during the Penny Marshall. Movies and tv shows she has appeared in include: In addition to her Tony for "Ain't Misbehavin,'" Carter received an Emmy in She was born August : Rosetta LeNoire of Tony Orlando and Dawn. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II as a navigator on a B-24 bomber. Following her appearances as Maggie O'Brien during the final season of