Lynne Marta, an actor who maintained a steady and prolific TV and film career for nearly 40 years best known for roles on Love, American Style and the 1984 film Footloose, died of cancer in Los Angeles January 11. She was 78.
Calling Marta “a beautiful light,” the actor’s friend Joan Sobel wrote on Facebook, “My friend, Lynne Marta lost her good fight. A wonderfully talented actress and a beautiful singer whose voice was of the angels. A dear heart who adored her friends both human and furry. I will miss her terribly.”
Born on October 30, 1945, in Somerville, NJ, Marta began her TV career in 1966 with appearances on Gidget and The Monkees, and relatively few years went by without a film or TV credit through her 2004 role in an episode of the NBC drama series American Dreams. She appeared in 24 episodes of the soap Days of Our Lives between 1983 and 2003.
A steady presence...
Calling Marta “a beautiful light,” the actor’s friend Joan Sobel wrote on Facebook, “My friend, Lynne Marta lost her good fight. A wonderfully talented actress and a beautiful singer whose voice was of the angels. A dear heart who adored her friends both human and furry. I will miss her terribly.”
Born on October 30, 1945, in Somerville, NJ, Marta began her TV career in 1966 with appearances on Gidget and The Monkees, and relatively few years went by without a film or TV credit through her 2004 role in an episode of the NBC drama series American Dreams. She appeared in 24 episodes of the soap Days of Our Lives between 1983 and 2003.
A steady presence...
- 1/17/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Lynne Marta, the actress known for her roles in films like Joe Kidd and Footloose, her regular appearance on Love, American Style, and numerous guest roles on TV shows, has passed away at the age of 78. She died on Thursday at her Los Angeles residence after battling cancer, as confirmed by her friend Chris Saint-Hilaire to The Hollywood Reporter. A native of New Jersey, Marta was featured in episodes of several Aaron Spelling-produced series such as The Mod Squad, The Rookies, Starsky & Hutch, Charlie’s Angels, Vega$, and Matt Houston. She also appeared in Quinn Martin productions, including The F.B.I., Dan August, Cannon, The Streets of San Francisco, Barnaby Jones, and The Manhunter. She initiated her career on the syndicated teen dance program, The Lloyd Thaxton Show, and secured roles in episodes of Gidget and The Monkees in 1966. In 1969-70, she contributed to 18 episodes of the first season of...
- 1/16/2024
- TV Insider
Lynne Marta, the actress who appeared in films including Joe Kidd and Footloose, as a regular on Love, American Style and as a guest star on dozens of other TV shows, has died. She was 78.
Marta died Thursday in her Los Angeles home after a battle with cancer, her friend Chris Saint-Hilaire told The Hollywood Reporter.
The New Jersey native also showed up on episodes of such Aaron Spelling-produced series as The Mod Squad, The Rookies, Starsky & Hutch, Charlie’s Angels, Vega$ and Matt Houston and on Quinn Martin productions like The F.B.I., Dan August, Cannon, The Streets of San Francisco, Barnaby Jones, The Manhunter and Caribe.
As the companion of a wealthy landowner (Robert Duvall), Marta caught the eye of a bounty hunter (Clint Eastwood) in John Sturges’ Joe Kidd (1972), and she portrayed Lulu Warnicker, the aunt of Kevin Bacon’s Ren, in the Herbert Ross-directed Footloose (1984).
The younger of two daughters,...
Marta died Thursday in her Los Angeles home after a battle with cancer, her friend Chris Saint-Hilaire told The Hollywood Reporter.
The New Jersey native also showed up on episodes of such Aaron Spelling-produced series as The Mod Squad, The Rookies, Starsky & Hutch, Charlie’s Angels, Vega$ and Matt Houston and on Quinn Martin productions like The F.B.I., Dan August, Cannon, The Streets of San Francisco, Barnaby Jones, The Manhunter and Caribe.
As the companion of a wealthy landowner (Robert Duvall), Marta caught the eye of a bounty hunter (Clint Eastwood) in John Sturges’ Joe Kidd (1972), and she portrayed Lulu Warnicker, the aunt of Kevin Bacon’s Ren, in the Herbert Ross-directed Footloose (1984).
The younger of two daughters,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The TV series Hill Street Blues aired on NBC from 1981 to 1987. Here’s a look at which cast member has the highest net worth today.
Charles Haid Cast of Hill Street Blues | Herb Ball/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Net worth: $2 million
Charles Haid played Andrew Renko. As of this writing, Haid has an estimated net worth of $2 million. One of his early acting roles was in a 1974 episode of Gunsmoke titled “Like Old Times.” After Hill Street Blues, Haid appeared in The Twilight Zone (1989), Murder, She Wrote (1989–1990), and NYPD Blue (1994).
Ed Marinaro Ed Marinaro | Gary Null/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Net worth: $3 million
Ed Marinaro played Joe Coffey. As of this writing, Marinaro has an estimated net worth of $3 million. One of Marinaro’s early roles was in the TV series The Edge of Night. After Hill Street Blues, Marinaro appeared in Falcon Crest...
Charles Haid Cast of Hill Street Blues | Herb Ball/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Net worth: $2 million
Charles Haid played Andrew Renko. As of this writing, Haid has an estimated net worth of $2 million. One of his early acting roles was in a 1974 episode of Gunsmoke titled “Like Old Times.” After Hill Street Blues, Haid appeared in The Twilight Zone (1989), Murder, She Wrote (1989–1990), and NYPD Blue (1994).
Ed Marinaro Ed Marinaro | Gary Null/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Net worth: $3 million
Ed Marinaro played Joe Coffey. As of this writing, Marinaro has an estimated net worth of $3 million. One of Marinaro’s early roles was in the TV series The Edge of Night. After Hill Street Blues, Marinaro appeared in Falcon Crest...
- 3/20/2023
- by Sheiresa Ngo
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Twitter’s VP and head of global content partnerships, Jen Prince, is heading to the NFL as the first chief commercial officer for The Los Angeles Rams, her hometown team.
Prince, who has been at Twitter for eight years, will start in the newly-created role on Dec. 1. For the Rams, she will oversee all partnerships -- including sales, activation, and strategy -- as well as its media business, including owned-and-operated channels, social accounts, and partnerships, Variety reports.
Prince will report to Rams COO Kevin Demoff. She will also work with recently-tapped CMO Kathryn Kai-ling, formerly of Live Nation Entertainment, and VP of strategy and ticketing Dan August.
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Prince, who has been at Twitter for eight years, will start in the newly-created role on Dec. 1. For the Rams, she will oversee all partnerships -- including sales, activation, and strategy -- as well as its media business, including owned-and-operated channels, social accounts, and partnerships, Variety reports.
Prince will report to Rams COO Kevin Demoff. She will also work with recently-tapped CMO Kathryn Kai-ling, formerly of Live Nation Entertainment, and VP of strategy and ticketing Dan August.
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- 11/19/2021
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Burt Reynolds would’ve celebrated his 84th birthday on February 11, 2020. The Oscar-nominated actor remained active up until his death in 2018, starring in dozens of movies and TV shows. But how many of his titles remain classics? In honor of his birthday, let’s take a look back at 12 of his greatest films, ranked worst to best.
In the 1970s, Reynolds was arguably the biggest movie star in the world. He had made his name through television, appearing as a regular for 50 episodes on the hit series “Gunsmoke,” then headlining his own series, “Hawk” and “Dan August.” But then Reynolds got his big break in feature films, co-starring in the John Boorman classic “Deliverance” (1972).
Though Reynolds was soon starring in such box-office hits as “The Longest Yard” and “Smokey and the Bandit,” he never abandoned television, utilizing such talk shows as “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” (where he was one...
In the 1970s, Reynolds was arguably the biggest movie star in the world. He had made his name through television, appearing as a regular for 50 episodes on the hit series “Gunsmoke,” then headlining his own series, “Hawk” and “Dan August.” But then Reynolds got his big break in feature films, co-starring in the John Boorman classic “Deliverance” (1972).
Though Reynolds was soon starring in such box-office hits as “The Longest Yard” and “Smokey and the Bandit,” he never abandoned television, utilizing such talk shows as “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” (where he was one...
- 2/3/2020
- by Misty Holland, Tom O'Brien and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
In the 1970s, Burt Reynolds was arguably the biggest movie star in the world. He had made his name through television, appearing as a regular for 50 episodes on the hit series “Gunsmoke,” then headlining his own series, “Hawk” and “Dan August.” But then Reynolds got his big break in feature films, co-starring in the John Boorman classic “Deliverance” (1972).
Though Reynolds was soon starring in such box-office hits as “The Longest Yard” and “Smokey and the Bandit,” he never abandoned television, utilizing such talk shows as “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” (where he was one of the funniest guests ever) to hone his image, strutting on as a sex symbol and then acting like an utter goofball once he sat the guest’s chair. The contrast between the Cosmopolitan centerfold and the delightful talk show guest endeared Reynolds to moviegoers.
In between his more serious films, such as 1979’s “Starting Over,...
Though Reynolds was soon starring in such box-office hits as “The Longest Yard” and “Smokey and the Bandit,” he never abandoned television, utilizing such talk shows as “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” (where he was one of the funniest guests ever) to hone his image, strutting on as a sex symbol and then acting like an utter goofball once he sat the guest’s chair. The contrast between the Cosmopolitan centerfold and the delightful talk show guest endeared Reynolds to moviegoers.
In between his more serious films, such as 1979’s “Starting Over,...
- 4/5/2018
- by Tom O'Brien
- Gold Derby
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