Tim O'Connor, a character actor best known for playing Mia Farrow's father Elliot Carson on the 1960s ABC primetime soap opera Peyton Place, died April 5 at his home in Nevada City, California, accodring to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Chicago native, a beloved television staple, starred as Dr. Elias Huer on the NBC sci-fi series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. In 1963, he played the captain of a ship determined to rescue earthlings on The Twilight Zone. He also guest-starred as Thomas Crayford during the second and third seasons of Dynasty.
O’Connor, who made his Hollywood debut in 1949, appeared in numerous hit TV shows throughout his thriving career, such as Maude, M*A*S*H, Wonder Woman, and Gunsmoke. Fans also recognize the star from the fifth season of Star Trek: The Next Generation as Ambassador Briam.
The actor stayed busy in Hollywood until 1997, but never officially retired. Instead,...
The Chicago native, a beloved television staple, starred as Dr. Elias Huer on the NBC sci-fi series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. In 1963, he played the captain of a ship determined to rescue earthlings on The Twilight Zone. He also guest-starred as Thomas Crayford during the second and third seasons of Dynasty.
O’Connor, who made his Hollywood debut in 1949, appeared in numerous hit TV shows throughout his thriving career, such as Maude, M*A*S*H, Wonder Woman, and Gunsmoke. Fans also recognize the star from the fifth season of Star Trek: The Next Generation as Ambassador Briam.
The actor stayed busy in Hollywood until 1997, but never officially retired. Instead,...
- 4/16/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Annual New Media Film Festival June 10 & 11th 2014
New Media Film Festival founder and director Susan Johnston is President of Select Services Films, Inc. an award winning production company. As a kid, Susan was on the set of the 1974 Great Gatsby where she met Robert Redford while her father was handling the antique cars. From there, she worked on every production she could, garnering experience in every department of filmmaking. Her first film a 35mm color film noir short Room 32 which won two awards, received distribution and was requested by Spiderman 3 for their production team.
Susan founded the critically acclaimed New Media Film Festival ® in 2009 to honor stories worth telling in the ever changing landscape of media, New Media. Legendary judges cull over the content for the annual festival in Los Angeles that offers screening, competition ($45k in awards) and distribution opportunities. Currently there are over 600 titles in their library.
Johnston has a background in the traditional film and TV industry, but has also become known in recent years as a pioneering new media producer including Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo panel for Independent Creators, Co-Producing Feature Film Dreams Awake & currently producing the Marvel Comic feature Prey: Origin of the Species. While the Industry was changing from standard def to HD Johnston produced the 1st series for mobile, Mini-Bikers the 1st live stream talk show on HD with a Panasonic Varicam and tested the Panasonic DVX100 which led to some changes on the DVX100A and was on a committee to develop the SAG Internet contract with Pierre Debs of SAG. Currently a Professor Emeritus in New Media, on New Media steering committee for The Caucus, an advisory board member for Set Awards (Entertainment Industry Council), Machinma Expo judge & New Media Institute judge.
In 2012 LinkedIn announced Susan Johnston was one of the top 10% profiles looked at out of 20Mm. With over 80,000 on the monthly newsletter e-list and over 2 million across social media, Susan Johnston has been touted as a Social Media expert and lent her expertise to Los Angeles Social Media Week, Iffs, Jackson Hole Science Conference, Moviola, A Brasov Romania conference & is proud to be able to share with the American Film Market new advancements in the social media/crowd funding space.
Prior to relocating to Los Angeles in 2000, Susan Johnston, a New England native, worked with the Providence & Rhode Island Film Commissions over 5 years to build the infrastructure used by the Farrelly brothers, as well as by director Michael Corrente, NBC's hit TV series Providence, and the New England Screenwriters Conference. She developed Context Media Studios International production capabilities as well as garnered funds before Senate Committee hearings and helped facilitate the 25% tax incentive for investors of films in Rhode Island.
During the Rhode Island Comic Con this November 2nd, Susan Johnston will be at the booth until 2pm. On Sunday November 3, 2013 at Noon enjoy The Best Of New Media Film Festival Screening Series at Ri Convention Center, Over 20,000 people are expected to attend.
New Media Film Festival founder and director Susan Johnston is President of Select Services Films, Inc. an award winning production company. As a kid, Susan was on the set of the 1974 Great Gatsby where she met Robert Redford while her father was handling the antique cars. From there, she worked on every production she could, garnering experience in every department of filmmaking. Her first film a 35mm color film noir short Room 32 which won two awards, received distribution and was requested by Spiderman 3 for their production team.
Susan founded the critically acclaimed New Media Film Festival ® in 2009 to honor stories worth telling in the ever changing landscape of media, New Media. Legendary judges cull over the content for the annual festival in Los Angeles that offers screening, competition ($45k in awards) and distribution opportunities. Currently there are over 600 titles in their library.
Johnston has a background in the traditional film and TV industry, but has also become known in recent years as a pioneering new media producer including Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo panel for Independent Creators, Co-Producing Feature Film Dreams Awake & currently producing the Marvel Comic feature Prey: Origin of the Species. While the Industry was changing from standard def to HD Johnston produced the 1st series for mobile, Mini-Bikers the 1st live stream talk show on HD with a Panasonic Varicam and tested the Panasonic DVX100 which led to some changes on the DVX100A and was on a committee to develop the SAG Internet contract with Pierre Debs of SAG. Currently a Professor Emeritus in New Media, on New Media steering committee for The Caucus, an advisory board member for Set Awards (Entertainment Industry Council), Machinma Expo judge & New Media Institute judge.
In 2012 LinkedIn announced Susan Johnston was one of the top 10% profiles looked at out of 20Mm. With over 80,000 on the monthly newsletter e-list and over 2 million across social media, Susan Johnston has been touted as a Social Media expert and lent her expertise to Los Angeles Social Media Week, Iffs, Jackson Hole Science Conference, Moviola, A Brasov Romania conference & is proud to be able to share with the American Film Market new advancements in the social media/crowd funding space.
Prior to relocating to Los Angeles in 2000, Susan Johnston, a New England native, worked with the Providence & Rhode Island Film Commissions over 5 years to build the infrastructure used by the Farrelly brothers, as well as by director Michael Corrente, NBC's hit TV series Providence, and the New England Screenwriters Conference. She developed Context Media Studios International production capabilities as well as garnered funds before Senate Committee hearings and helped facilitate the 25% tax incentive for investors of films in Rhode Island.
During the Rhode Island Comic Con this November 2nd, Susan Johnston will be at the booth until 2pm. On Sunday November 3, 2013 at Noon enjoy The Best Of New Media Film Festival Screening Series at Ri Convention Center, Over 20,000 people are expected to attend.
- 10/29/2013
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
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