In 2019, Sandra Oh simultaneously received her seventh and eighth acting Emmy nominations for “Killing Eve” (drama lead) and “Saturday Night Live” (comedy guest). Five years later, her performance bid total is set to reach an even dozen thanks to her respective lead and supporting performances in the telefilm “Quiz Lady” and the limited series “The Sympathizer.” Earning TV academy recognition for these two roles would make her the eighth woman to compete for both possible limited program acting awards at once.
In “Quiz Lady,” which premiered on Hulu last November, Oh plays Jenny Yum, a vivacious yet reckless woman who reunites with her estranged younger sister (Awkwafina) to resolve their mother’s gambling debts. “The Sympathizer,” which began airing on HBO in April, features her in the role of Sofia Mori, a 1970s Japanese American secretary who becomes entangled with a communist spy (Hoa Xuande).
Prior to amassing her four...
In “Quiz Lady,” which premiered on Hulu last November, Oh plays Jenny Yum, a vivacious yet reckless woman who reunites with her estranged younger sister (Awkwafina) to resolve their mother’s gambling debts. “The Sympathizer,” which began airing on HBO in April, features her in the role of Sofia Mori, a 1970s Japanese American secretary who becomes entangled with a communist spy (Hoa Xuande).
Prior to amassing her four...
- 5/10/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Diana Kerew, an Emmy-winner television producer, died at her home in Glendale on Nov. 25 following a battle with cancer. She was 81.
Kerew executive produced more than 60 movies and miniseries for television, achieving success in the male-dominated entertainment industry and paving the way for other female producers as a mentor.
Kerew started off as a reader for David Susskind’s Talent Associates; she then became the first female producer at the company. Working for Talent Associates and later Time-Life Television as an executive producer, she worked on 16 films and miniseries. Some of these projects included the Emmy-nominated “Blind Ambition,” starring Martin Sheen, the Emmy-nominated and Peabody winner “The Wall,” and “The Bunker” which earned Anthony Hopkins an Emmy for acting.
Kerew briefly served as executive producer and vice president of television for Highgate Pictures before starting her own production company. Transitioning to focus on children’s programming, Kerew worked on several ABC “Afterschool Specials.
Kerew executive produced more than 60 movies and miniseries for television, achieving success in the male-dominated entertainment industry and paving the way for other female producers as a mentor.
Kerew started off as a reader for David Susskind’s Talent Associates; she then became the first female producer at the company. Working for Talent Associates and later Time-Life Television as an executive producer, she worked on 16 films and miniseries. Some of these projects included the Emmy-nominated “Blind Ambition,” starring Martin Sheen, the Emmy-nominated and Peabody winner “The Wall,” and “The Bunker” which earned Anthony Hopkins an Emmy for acting.
Kerew briefly served as executive producer and vice president of television for Highgate Pictures before starting her own production company. Transitioning to focus on children’s programming, Kerew worked on several ABC “Afterschool Specials.
- 2/14/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Oscar and Emmy-winning actress Holly Hunter is set to star alongside Ted Danson in NBC’s new untitled L.A. mayor comedy from Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, 3 Arts Entertainment and Universal Television.
Written by Fey and Carlock, the Carlock-Fey project stars Danson as a wealthy businessman who runs for mayor of Los Angeles for all the wrong reasons. Once he wins he has to figure out what he stands for, gain the respect of his staff, and connect with his teenage daughter, all while controlling the coyote population.
Hunter will play Arpi, a longtime liberal councilwoman. Having dedicated her life to the betterment of Los Angeles, she makes no secret of her disdain for the newly elected Mayor Bremer (Danson), whom she considers unqualified, sexist, and too tall to be trusted.
In addition to Danson and Hunter, Saturday Night Live vet Bobby Moynihan was...
Written by Fey and Carlock, the Carlock-Fey project stars Danson as a wealthy businessman who runs for mayor of Los Angeles for all the wrong reasons. Once he wins he has to figure out what he stands for, gain the respect of his staff, and connect with his teenage daughter, all while controlling the coyote population.
Hunter will play Arpi, a longtime liberal councilwoman. Having dedicated her life to the betterment of Los Angeles, she makes no secret of her disdain for the newly elected Mayor Bremer (Danson), whom she considers unqualified, sexist, and too tall to be trusted.
In addition to Danson and Hunter, Saturday Night Live vet Bobby Moynihan was...
- 11/20/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscar and Emmy winning actress Holly Hunter has joined the cast of the second season of drama series "Succession" in a recurring role.
Created by Jesse Armstrong, season 2 of "Succession" follows the Roy family as they struggle to retain control of their empire, and while the future looks increasingly uncertain, it is the past that threatens ultimately to destroy them, reports deadline.com.
Hunter will play Rhea Jarrell, the politically savvy CEO of a rival media conglomerate.
The Season 2 cast includes Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Hiam Abbass, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Peter Friedman, Rob Yang, J. Smith Cameron, Dagmara Dominczyk and Arian Moayed.
Hunter won the best actress Oscar for her performance in Jane Campion-directed "The Piano" and has Oscar nominations for "Broadcast News", "The Firm" and "Thirteen". She received the best actress Emmy for "The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom...
Created by Jesse Armstrong, season 2 of "Succession" follows the Roy family as they struggle to retain control of their empire, and while the future looks increasingly uncertain, it is the past that threatens ultimately to destroy them, reports deadline.com.
Hunter will play Rhea Jarrell, the politically savvy CEO of a rival media conglomerate.
The Season 2 cast includes Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Hiam Abbass, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Peter Friedman, Rob Yang, J. Smith Cameron, Dagmara Dominczyk and Arian Moayed.
Hunter won the best actress Oscar for her performance in Jane Campion-directed "The Piano" and has Oscar nominations for "Broadcast News", "The Firm" and "Thirteen". She received the best actress Emmy for "The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom...
- 5/22/2019
- GlamSham
Holly Hunter is joining HBO’s “Succession.”
Hunter will recur in the second season of the drama series in the role of Rhea Jarrell, the politically savvy CEO of a rival media conglomerate. She joins returning castmembers Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Hiam Abbass, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Peter Friedman, Rob Yang, J. Smith Cameron, Dagmara Dominczyk, and Arian Moayed.
Hunter won the Academy Award for best actress for her performance in “The Piano.” She has also received Oscar nominations for the films “Broadcast News,” “The Firm, and “Thirteen.” On the TV side, she is known for roles in the show “Saving Grace” and in TV movies like “The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom,” “When Billie Beat Bobby,” “Things You Can Tell Just By Looking at Her,” and “Harlan County War.”
She is repped by ICM Partners, Management 360, and Ziffren Brittenham.
Hunter will recur in the second season of the drama series in the role of Rhea Jarrell, the politically savvy CEO of a rival media conglomerate. She joins returning castmembers Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Hiam Abbass, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Peter Friedman, Rob Yang, J. Smith Cameron, Dagmara Dominczyk, and Arian Moayed.
Hunter won the Academy Award for best actress for her performance in “The Piano.” She has also received Oscar nominations for the films “Broadcast News,” “The Firm, and “Thirteen.” On the TV side, she is known for roles in the show “Saving Grace” and in TV movies like “The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom,” “When Billie Beat Bobby,” “Things You Can Tell Just By Looking at Her,” and “Harlan County War.”
She is repped by ICM Partners, Management 360, and Ziffren Brittenham.
- 5/21/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress Holly Hunter is joining the Season 2 cast of HBO’s drama series Succession in a recurring role.
Created by Jesse Armstrong (In the Loop) and executive produced by The Big Short‘s Adam McKay, Season 2 of Succession follows the Roy family as they struggle to retain control of their empire, and while the future looks increasingly uncertain, it is the past that threatens ultimately to destroy them.
Hunter will play Rhea Jarrell, the politically savvy CEO of a rival media conglomerate.
The Season 2 cast includes Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Hiam Abbass, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Peter Friedman, Rob Yang, J. Smith Cameron, Dagmara Dominczyk and Arian Moayed.
Succession is executive produced by Armstrong, McKay, Frank Rich, Kevin Messick, Will Ferrell, Jane Tranter, Mark Mylod and Tony Roche. Armstrong also serves as showrunner.
Hunter won a best actress Oscar for her...
Created by Jesse Armstrong (In the Loop) and executive produced by The Big Short‘s Adam McKay, Season 2 of Succession follows the Roy family as they struggle to retain control of their empire, and while the future looks increasingly uncertain, it is the past that threatens ultimately to destroy them.
Hunter will play Rhea Jarrell, the politically savvy CEO of a rival media conglomerate.
The Season 2 cast includes Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Hiam Abbass, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Peter Friedman, Rob Yang, J. Smith Cameron, Dagmara Dominczyk and Arian Moayed.
Succession is executive produced by Armstrong, McKay, Frank Rich, Kevin Messick, Will Ferrell, Jane Tranter, Mark Mylod and Tony Roche. Armstrong also serves as showrunner.
Hunter won a best actress Oscar for her...
- 5/21/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Holly Hunter missed out on a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Oscars for “The Big Sick” despite reaping SAG, Critics Choice, and Indie Spirit bids, but she’ll have a chance to pick up an Emmy later this year in the Best Drama Actress category for “Here and Now.” Created by Alan Ball (“American Beauty,” “Six Feet Under,” “True Blood”), the HBO series focuses on a multi-racial family whose bond is tested when one of their children begins seeing things which the rest cannot. Hunter plays Audrey Bayer, a therapist and the family matriarch. In honor of her recent small-screen achievement, let’s take a look back at some of the actress’s best big-screen performances. Tour through our photo gallery above of Hunter’s 12 greatest films, ranked from worst to best.
Despite her recent snub, Hunter has been popular at the Oscars. She won Best Actress for “The Piano...
Despite her recent snub, Hunter has been popular at the Oscars. She won Best Actress for “The Piano...
- 3/24/2018
- by Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
Holly Hunter missed out on a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Oscars for “The Big Sick” despite reaping SAG, Critics Choice, and Indie Spirit bids, but she’ll have a chance to pick up an Emmy later this year in the Best Drama Actress category for “Here and Now.” Created by Alan Ball (“American Beauty,” “Six Feet Under,” “True Blood”), the HBO series focuses on a multi-racial family whose bond is tested when one of their children begins seeing things which the rest cannot. Hunter plays Audrey Bayer, a therapist and the family matriarch. In honor of her recent small-screen achievement, let’s take a look back at some of the actress’s best big-screen performances. Tour through our photo gallery above of Hunter’s 12 greatest films, ranked from worst to best.
Despite her recent snub, Hunter has been popular at the Oscars. She won Best Actress for “The Piano...
Despite her recent snub, Hunter has been popular at the Oscars. She won Best Actress for “The Piano...
- 3/20/2018
- by Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Birthday shoutouts go to David Duchovny (above), who is 53, Charlize Theron is 38, and Michael Shannon is 39.
Rod Snyder, the outgoing President of Young Democrats of America, has come out.
President Obama Defends Gay Rights, Has ‘No Patience’ For Russia On Discrimination
Meet the Gaybros. Wasn’t there another group a few years ago that was pretty much the same thing?
Perfect People planning Perfect wedding, blah, blah, blah.
Uh-Oh, It sounds like I need the services of psychotherapist Matthew Dempsey, who talks about gay men and their need to “Compare and Despair.” I know he’s legit, and the advice is sincere, but when he says things like “For instance, it you just landed a regional commercial, you’re really excited about that, until later on, you discover that a close friend landed a recurring role on True Blood, the commercial might not seem like such a success anymore,” I...
Rod Snyder, the outgoing President of Young Democrats of America, has come out.
President Obama Defends Gay Rights, Has ‘No Patience’ For Russia On Discrimination
Meet the Gaybros. Wasn’t there another group a few years ago that was pretty much the same thing?
Perfect People planning Perfect wedding, blah, blah, blah.
Uh-Oh, It sounds like I need the services of psychotherapist Matthew Dempsey, who talks about gay men and their need to “Compare and Despair.” I know he’s legit, and the advice is sincere, but when he says things like “For instance, it you just landed a regional commercial, you’re really excited about that, until later on, you discover that a close friend landed a recurring role on True Blood, the commercial might not seem like such a success anymore,” I...
- 8/7/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot
In 1999, Sasha Eden co-founded Women's Expressive Theater in New York to promote better roles for women. After years of auditioning for parts she found demeaning, Eden believed that if more plays by female playwrights were produced, female actors would reap the benefits. "I found that most women were being pretzeled into a type," Eden said, "whether it was the bitchy one, the ethnic one, the not-pretty-but-funny one. But if you have a balance of male perspective and female perspective, you have a human perspective, and it is going to affect women's employment across the board."A decade later, however, statistics seem to show that female playwrights lag far behind their male counterparts when it comes to having their work produced. According to playwright Julia Jordan (Boy, Walk Two Moons, the book for Sarah, Plain and Tall), only 17 percent of the plays produced at nonprofit subscription theatres in New York, New Jersey,...
- 1/6/2009
- backstage.com
SYDNEY-- Jacqueline McKenzie and Vince Colosimo have been set to star in Pobby and Dingan, a U.K./Australia co-production to be directed Peter Cattaneo. Backed by BBC Films and the U.K. Film Council in association with the South Australian Film Corp., the film begins principal photography Aug. 19 on location in Adelaide and Coober Peedy. McKenzie first won attention in 1992 for Romper Stomper, opposite Russell Crowe, and Angel Baby, for which she received her first Australian Film Institute Award as best actress. Other credits include the Zoetrope TV series The 4400 for the USA network and When Billie Beat Bobby for ABC. Cattaneo was nominated for an Academy Award for best director for The Full Monty, that also was nominated for a best picture Oscar in 1998.
- 7/28/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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