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James Spader is best known for his television roles, having appeared in a string of hits since the early 2000s. At the turn of the century, Spader shifted his attention to television, appearing as Alan Shore in Boston Legal, which transformed him into a household name.

As a result, it is natural for some fans to have forgotten about some of his earlier television roles, including his guest role in an episode of the wildly popular 90s sitcom Seinfeld. Although Spader appeared in just one episode, the actor’s performance was charming as ever, and here is what you need to know about Spader’s forgotten Seinfeld character.

James Spader appeared in an episode of Seinfeld James Spader in a still from Seinfeld (Credit: NBC).

Actor James Spader made a name for himself in the 1980s, primarily through his movie roles, which include hits like Pretty in Pink. Spader later transitioned to television acting,...

Star Trek is one of the most famous sci-fi franchises in Hollywood, and with Star Wars, it is right at the top. The franchise has been going on since the ‘60s and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2016. Since The Original Series aired in 1966, there have been several spinoff shows, which have enjoyed varying degrees of success.

While many breakout stars have been created due to Star Trek, William Shatner has been its richest actor. The actor who played Captain Kirk in the original series came back with the rest of the cast to star in the six original movies. He also starred in a few more shows and became a prominent public personality.

William Shatner made a huge fortune from his role in Star Trek William Shatner in Star Trek | Credits: Paramount Pictures

The Star Trek franchise has given some great stars to Hollywood and has made talented actors into household names.

Shrinking just landed another major guest star: Michael J. Fox has signed on to play a significant role in the Apple TV+ dramedy’s third season, TVLine has learned.

While details on his role are being kept under wraps, Fox’s new gig marks his return to acting and his first TV role since his two-episode stint on The Good Fight, where he reprised his Good Wife character Louis Canning in 2020. While his new role remains a mystery for now, it’s possible that it may be connected to Harrison Ford’s therapist Paul Rhoades, who has been dealing with...

Exclusive: Five-time Emmy winner Michael J. Fox is returning to acting with a major guest-starring role on the upcoming third season of Apple TV+’s hit comedy series Shrinking, toplined by Jason Segel and Harrison Ford.

Details around the role are being kept under wraps but it may be connected to the character arc of Ford’s therapist Paul Rhoades. It was revealed at the end of Season 1 that Paul has Parkinson’s, a disease Fox has been battling for three and a half decades.

This marks a reunion for Fox and Shrinking co-creator/executive producer Bill Lawrence. Fox headlined Lawrence’s first series as a creator, Spin City, for four seasons before leaving when his symptoms became more serious. The ABC comedy landed Fox his fifth Emmy award; he had won four for Family Ties.

Since then, Fox was the star of The Michael J. Fox Show and has...

Hallmark Channel spoilers and updates reveal in the network’s newest film, Love in the Clouds, a woman discovers romance with a hot air balloon pilot.

With Mother’s Day approaching, many are still on the hunt for the ideal gift for Mom—why not consider a hot air balloon adventure?

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Brooklyn (McKenzie), a reporter from Seattle, travels to New Mexico for the Balloon Fiesta, a vibrant hot air balloon festival, to cover the event.

While there, she plans to interview Jared (Paul Greene), a hot air balloon pilot played by Paul Greene, who offers romantic rides but is himself closed off to love.

Is the Balloon Fiesta a real event-yes, it absolutely is; The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta showcases a range of activities such as Dawn Patrol, Morning Glow, and mass ascensions. This year’s festivities are scheduled for early October.

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William Shatner got his breakthrough with the sci-fi series Star Trek, where he played Captain Kirk. He has since become a global icon, forever cementing his place in pop culture history. The actor has also been a major public figure, making several appearances at events, conventions, and has been vocal about his experiences.

Shatner has been married four times. His third wife, Nerine Kidd, was found dead back in 1999. Kidd had reportedly been a victim of alcoholism all her life, and there were reports of alcohol found in her system after her death. Shatner was reportedly so traumatized by her passing that he even got s*icidal thoughts.

William Shatner opened up about one of the darkest periods of his life following Nerine Kidd’s death William Shatner in Star Trek | Credits: Paramount

William Shatner may be best known for his role in Star Trek, but he has since been synonymous with many prominent characters.

Actor James Spader has played some of the most iconic roles on television in the past two decades. He had a lengthy run on The Blacklist, which only concluded in 2023 after ten seasons. In the meantime, Spader continues to be as reclusive and private in his personal life as he has for most of his career in Hollywood.

As a result, Spader’s political inclinations are unclear since the actor hasn’t openly talked about them. However, one of Spader’s most famous roles, which turned him into a household name, might have leaned towards the Democratic policies. As a result, the character remains one of Spader’s most fascinating roles, and here is what he had to say about it.

James Spader’s Boston Legal role might be a Democrat

James Spader started his career with roles in films like Pretty in Pink, showing charisma in roles that often...

William Shatner kickstarted the Star Trek franchise as its first captain, James T. Kirk, in the original series. The swashbuckling and charismatic Captain Kirk became a pop cultural icon, and apart from its writing, it was Shatner’s performance that made the character legendary. Shatner has been an irreplaceable part of the franchise and laid its foundations.

However, the veteran star has been synonymous with other roles as well. In the movies, he has featured in Miss Congeniality, Judgement at Nuremberg, Loaded Weapon 1, and more. On TV, he has played the titular detective in T.J. Hooker and the lawyer Denny Crane in Boston Legal. The latter won him an Emmy and a Golden Globe Award.

William Shatner’s non-Star Trek role won him an Emmy and a Golden Globe William Shatner in Star Trek | Credits: Paramount

William Shatner was the face of Star Trek, along with Leonard Nimoy,...

Movies to Stream on Pluto TV May 2025 ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Digital platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, HBO Max, Paramount and Disney + have an entire slate of original content, new and returning which makes them top contenders for the audience to focus on. But there are a few other platforms like Pluto TV which offer a range of interesting films.

Its release schedule for May features some intriguing films like the Escape Plan trilogy, the Hellraiser universe as well as the Mission Impossible film franchise starring Tom Cruise. Then there are movies like The Prophecy and Tomb Raider. Here’s the full list of movies streaming on the platform in May 2025. Which pens are you most excited to binge watch and enjoy?

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James Spader turned himself into a household name thanks to his brilliant stint on television. The actor won multiple Emmy Awards for his performance as Alan Shore in Boston Legal and had a ten-year-long stint as the enigmatic Raymond “Red” Reddington in The Blacklist.

During an interview, Spader reflected on his lengthy career, which started with movies but quickly transitioned to phenomenal success on television. In the process, the actor revealed the only demand he had for accepting television gigs. As a result, Spader is perfect for Taylor Sheridan’s multi-billion-dollar empire, and here is why.

James Spader admitted he prefers TV roles because of the paycheck

Actor James Spader started his career with appearances in cult hit movies like Pretty in Pink. However, a turning point in Spader’s career came when he transitioned to television with the legal drama Boston Legal, which earned him multiple Emmy wins, turning...

A video of Robin Williams interacting with Koko the gorilla had been making the rounds online, tugging at heartstrings everywhere. In the clip, Koko, reportedly grieving the loss of a companion, seems to light up as Williams plays and jokes with her. It was the kind of moment that felt too pure for this world. But as with most viral content, there’s more to the story.

While the emotional reaction is very real, the narrative around it has taken a few internet-sized liberties. Turns out, some key details might not be exactly as they’ve been shared across timelines.

Robin Williams, a gorilla, and a feel-good fake Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting | Credits: Miramax Films

The internet’s favorite tearjerker moment, Robin Williams making a grieving gorilla smile, isn’t quite what it seems. That emotional clip of him bonding with Koko, the gorilla who hadn’t “smiled in six months,...

James Spader’s career has been defined by his television career with hits like Boston Legal and The Blacklist under his belt. As a result, his film career has mostly been forgotten, except for perhaps his only cult-hit movie from the 1980s, which also features Young Sheldon actress Annie Potts.

Despite having aged slightly poorly, the film in question also launched several other actors to superstardom. As a result, it sits as a bit of an anomaly in his career, especially since Spader himself does not speak about the movie during his already limited public appearances. Here is everything you need to know about Spader’s cult classic movie that is almost 40 years old.

James Spader did not hesitate before accepting a role in the cult-hit movie Pretty in Pink

James Spader appeared in the 1986 teen romantic comedy-drama Pretty in Pink. The film stars Molly Ringwald in the lead role...

Warning: this article contains spoilers from the April 17 finale of 9-1-1. Read at your own risk!

Twenty years ago, Peter Krause's death as funeral director Nate Fisher on Six Feet Under shocked viewers and earned him his third Best Drama Actor Emmy nomination for the role. Cut to today, and Krause is once again causing audiences to have an emotional reaction to one of his character's demises — Los Angeles Fire Dept. Capt. Bobby Nash on 9-1-1. But the actor likely won't receive an Emmy bid this time around.

It boils down to the tug-of-war between prestige TV and popular TV. For the most part, shows that receive Emmy Awards tend to be highbrow, sophisticated, cultured ... yet little-watched. Two programs that recently took over the Emmys — Shōgun (a Japanese historical epic drama) and Succession (about a rich family squabbling over control of their company) — struggled when it came to viewership.

Thanks to his stint on Boston Legal, James Spader became a household name in the early 2000s. Despite a promising film career, the actor turned his attention to the small screen in the following decade, resulting in a critically acclaimed ten-season run on the hit crime-drama series The Blacklist.

During an interview, Spader discussed taking up the now-iconic role of Raymond “Red” Reddington, especially in an era when cable television offered more freedom compared to the rigorous schedule of network television. Here’s what Spader had to say about joining a network show and why its demanding schedule wasn’t an issue for him.

The Blacklist star James Spader explained why he agreed to do a network show

Actor James Spader was already a multiple Emmy award winner when he concluded his run as Alan Shore on Boston Legal in 2008. The series turned Spader into a household name, but when...

Director Matt Shakman has been directing TV shows in a variety of genres since 2002. Among his many projects have been instantly recognizable shows such as Boston Legal, Six Feet Under, Ugly Betty, House, Mad Men, and American Gothic. Now he's taking on directing duties for his first big-budget Hollywood film with Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

But First Steps is not Shakman's first Marvel Studios project as he also directed the wildly successful and critically acclaimed Disney Plus series WandaVision, which took the world by storm in 2021. Shakman certainly knows his way around a superhero or fantasy script. In addition to his WandaVision directing credits, he also directed two episodes of season 7 of Game of Thrones in 2017 ("The Spoils of War" and "Eastwatch"). "The Spoils of War" in particular boasted an incredible nail-biting scene in which Jamie Lannister came dangerously close to killing Daenerys, while she was grounded...

If you’ve ever binged Boston Legal or laughed your way through Ally McBeal, then you’re already well aware of David E. Kelley. He’s one of television’s biggest geniuses and gave us unforgettable characters and shows that perfectly brought humor and drama in ways no one could quite match.

While his hit shows have also helped him win several awards, despite this, even he has some regrets in the business.

This was The Crazy Ones, featuring the late actor Robin Williams. While the collaboration of the duo seemed like a match made in heaven, the project, however, didn’t go as they had hoped.

David E. Kelley during an interview via Variety | Credits: YouTube

Years later, Kelley himself opened up about the failed project and why it was one of his biggest professional regrets.

The Crazy Ones was so bad that even David E. Kelley couldn’t watch it

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Former “Days of our Lives” actor Mark Valley is starring in the new film from director Luca Elmi called “Hostage,” which wrapped principal photography this week in Kentucky, Deadline reported.

Written by Drew Ingram and produced by his Stagmoor Studios, the film also stars William Moseley (“The Chronicles of Narnia” franchise) and follows a charismatic politician’s road to the governor’s office as it takes an unexpected twist when he becomes embroiled in a high-stakes hostage situation that forces him to confront his past and threatens to derail his path to power.

Valley will play Jon Lewis, the ruthless campaign manager working for Logan Marshall (Moseley), who is described as a rising political star and the Independent candidate in the upcoming Kentucky gubernatorial election. The kind of politician every voter wants to believe in, a proud Kentuckian, handsome, young, charismatic, and commanding, with a supportive wife and daughter by his side.

Veteran actor Denis Arndt, known in part for his role in the hit movie Basic Instinct, has passed away. His death is starting to get reported on by various news outlets, which have revealed that Arndt died at the age of 85.

Per Ashland.news, Arndt died unexpectedly on March 25 at his home in Ashland, Oregon. His wife of 45 years, Magee Downey, confirmed the actor's death. A cause of death was not revealed, but it was noted in the report that Arndt suffered a stroke in 2019, though he had since recovered.

Arndt was born on Nov. 23, 1939. Before he got into acting, Arndt had a stint in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. For his service, he was awarded a Purple Heart and a Commendation Medal. He then worked as a helicopter pilot in Alaska before he took an interest in theater, leading to founding Seattle's Intiman Theatre.

Denis Arndt, who starred in several shows for David E. Kelly including “L.A. Law,” as well as in the Broadway performance of “Heisenberg,” has died. He was 86.

Arndt’s death was announced by his family, who wrote in part, “He died peacefully in his bed in his beloved cabin home of almost 50 years in Ashland, Oregon; he wouldn’t have had it any other way.”

“The year he was born, 1939, the Wizard of Oz came out showing the first movie in color after Dorothy found Oz. That was like Dad’s life. It started out in black and white and blossomed into a life of color, brilliance, daring adventure, and passion. And it was also a little bit trippy, like Oz,” the family continued.

Arndt debuted as “L.A. Law” lawyer Jack Sollers during the show’s fifth season in 1990. He again played a lawyer on “Picket Fences” for four seasons...

Exclusive: William Moseley (The Chronicles of Narnia franchise) and Mark Valley (Boston Legal) are leading Luca Elmi’s new film Hostage, a thriller that will soon wrap principal photography this week in Kentucky.

Written by Drew Ingram and produced by his Stagmoor Studios, Hostage follows a charismatic politician’s road to the governor’s office as it takes an unexpected twist when he becomes embroiled in a high-stakes hostage situation that forces him to confront his past and threatens to derail his path to power.

Moseley stars as ‘Logan Marshall,’ a man in his prime; a rising political star and the Independent candidate in the upcoming Kentucky gubernatorial election. The kind of politician every voter wants to believe in, a proud Kentuckian, handsome, young, charismatic, and commanding, with a supportive wife, Clara Marshall, and their daughter, Amelia, by his side. But beneath the surface, Logan is a man barely holding it together.

Best known for playing Claire Dunphy in Modern Family, Julie Bowen has perfected the art of playing the lovable yet slightly unhinged mom, through the 11 seasoned sitcom. And now, she can just read a grocery list, and you’d still find it hilarious. But despite her TV success, her big-screen appearances have been fewer than expected.

Julie Bowen as Claire Dunphy in Modern Family | image: ABC Network

Ever wondered why such a talent like Julie Bowen hasn’t starred in a gazillion movies despite hits like Happy Gilmore and Horrible Bosses? Well, turns out, Hollywood wasn’t exactly throwing heaps of cash at her, like her fellow colleagues and other A-listers. Not to mention the lack of exciting roles for women in the industry, as bluntly put by Bowen.

Julie Bowen proudly turned down films that offered petty cash

Julie Bowen doesn’t just play a no-nonsense mom on Modern...

Prime Video has officially announced that Jamie Campbell Bower will be joining the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power for its third season. Bower, known for his work in Stranger Things and The Mortal Instruments, will take on a central role as a series regular. Filming is set to begin this spring at Shepperton Studios in the UK.

Bower’s involvement marks a shift from his previous appearances in fantasy franchises. His portrayal of the young Gellert Grindelwald in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films was limited to brief moments, leaving little room for development. In contrast, The Rings of Power is expected to provide him with a far more substantial role.

A Return to High Fantasy in a Leading Role

Bower has built a career across film, television, and music. His performance as Vecna in Stranger Things earned widespread recognition, and his earlier...

Jamie Campbell Bower and Eddie Marsan are about to get in the ring...of power, that is. The acclaimed British actors are no strangers to fantasy and genre fare, given the former's time on Stranger Things and the latter's time appearing in, well, seemingly everything else, but neither have played in the acclaimed and beloved universe of author J. R. R. Tolkien — until now.

That's right, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has upped the star power ante in season three, tapping Bower and Marsan to join the cast for the series' next installment. The show is currently in pre-production in England, working out of a new home in Shepperton Studios. According to Prime Video, Bower will be a series regular, while Marsan will appear in a recurring capacity. Further details are currently being kept under lock and key, too precious for this world as it currently...

When it first aired in 2000, "Six Feet Under" was unknowingly part of the dawn of a golden age of television. Alongside early-aughts HBO hits like "The Wire" and "The Sopranos," the tragicomedy told the story of a family-run funeral home trying to make sense of life and death in the wake of the sudden loss of their father.

A revival has reportedly been in the works for some time, despite the fact that it would seemingly be in conflict with what is arguably the greatest series finale of a TV show ever. Still, the mere idea of a return to these loveable, complicated, and tragic characters makes us wonder what happened to the cast of "Six Feet Under?"

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Richard Jenkins - Nathaniel Fisher Sr.

Appropriately, we'll start with Richard Jenkins, who played Nathaniel Fisher Sr., the family's patriarch. Though Nathaniel Sr.

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Suits LA is a legal drama series created by Aaron Korsh. The NBC series is a spin-off to the USA Network series Suits, and it follows Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor from New York who is now running his own firm in Los Angeles with a group of highly qualified and charming lawyers. Suits LA stars Stephen Amell, Lex Scott Davis, Josh McDermitt, Bryan Greenberg, and Victoria Justice. So, if you loved thrilling legal drama, interpersonal relationships, and compelling characters in Suits LA, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Suits Credit – USA Network

Suits is a legal comedy-drama series created by Aaron Korsh. The USA Network series is set in New York City, and it follows Mike Ross, a college dropout, as he is hired as a lawyer by Harvey Specter, a charismatic attorney.

Jordan Fisher has found his next Broadway role!

The 30-year-old actor, who made his Broadway debut in Hamilton, is set to join the cast of Moulin Rouge this spring, and he’s even making history for the production.

Jordan will take on the leading male role of Christian for a limited engagement starting April 15th, following the exit of current star John Cardoza, whose last performance is April 13th.

Keep reading to find out more…

This marks a reunion with Solea Pfeiffer, who he previously starred with in Hadestown last year!

She celebrated his casting news on Instagram story, writing, “our first black Christian at That, @jordanfisher Ilysm let’s Sing!!!!!!”

Jordan‘s limited engagement is set to wrap July 20th. You can get tickets at MoulinRougeMusical.com!

Jordan just wrapped starring in New York City Center’s production of Urinetown, alongside Stephanie Styles, after previously wrapping his extended run in Hadestown in January.

Actor James Spader impressed viewers with his eccentric performance as Raymond “Red” Reddington in the crime-drama series The Blacklist. However, before becoming synonymous with the role, Spader first became a household name on television with his performance as the ethically challenged attorney Alan Shore.

James Spader is known for his role in The Blacklist (Credit: NBC).

During an interview, Spader reflected on his time on The Practice, where he debuted as the character before leading his spin-off series Boston Legal. At the same time, Spader discussed his on-screen chemistry with Star Trek veteran William Shatner. Here is what Spader had to say about working with Shatner on the series.

The Blacklist star James Spader talked chemistry with William Shatner in Boston Legal

James Spader was cast as Alan Shore for the final season of The Practice, before starring as the character in the spin-off series Boston Legal. In the series,...

Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek became a pop cultural phenomenon upon release back in the ‘60s. Despite only lasting three seasons, the story of space exploration in the future and diplomatic missions became extremely engaging to fans and the core cast like William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy became legends.

The original series had always been a story of three: Shatner’s Kirk, Nimoy’s Spock, and DeForest Kelley’s McCoy. The latter reportedly faced the brunt of the stardom as he only got typecast in McCoy-esque roles after his tenure in Star Trek. The actor mentioned that he was taken by surprise as he felt he had the most human character in the series.

Actor DeForest Kelley regretted one thing about being a Star Trek actor A still from Star Trek | Credits: Paramount

William Shatner has been in multiple shows such as T.J. Hooker, The Practice, and its spinoff show Boston Legal.

The Office became a huge ratings success thanks to the brilliant anchoring performance from lead star Steve Carell. However, Carell exited the series during its seventh season with actor James Spader being chosen as his replacement for season 8. Nonetheless, Spader’s stint lasted only one season, with one executive feeling he wasn’t the right fit.

James Spader replaced Steve Carell in The Office (Credit: NBC).

Although Spader was a household name when he signed on to play the lead in the sitcom’s twilight years, executives pinpointed the reason he wasn’t the ideal replacement for Carell, who did most of the comedic heavy lifting for the series in the earlier seasons. Here is what one executive producer on The Office had to say about Spader being a poor replacement for Carell.

The Office executives revealed why James Spader wasn’t a good fit for the sitcom

Actor James...

The NCIS guest stars packed the latest episode of the show.

NCIS Season 22, Episode 12 debuted Monday night, and the cast list featured many recognizable faces.

We even got to see a character from the past return for the new NCIS season.

The episode featured Kasie Hines (Diona Reasonover) and her group of gaming friends.

Victor Chan (Neal Honda) died after spending time at Kasie’s house – where many other guest stars were in attendance.

The NCIS team was tasked with figuring out why Victor was killed, and it included delving into Kasie’s personal life (and her home) to find answers.

More NCIS cast guest stars from Season 22, Episode 12

Meredith Eaton (played by Cara Wilson) was also at the party at Kasie’s home.

She looked familiar because she has appeared numerous times on the NCIS dramas as a friend of Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette).

Cara was pretty upset to...

Bruce French, a veteran of the stage and prolific character actor who worked with David E. Kelley and appeared in NBC’s aughts soap Passions across the entirety of its nine-season run, died Feb. 7 at the age of 79.

He died in Los Angeles of complications from Alzheimer’s (with which he was diagnosed around four years ago), longtime Days of Our Lives actress and French’s wife of 34 years, Eileen Barnett, told The Hollywood Reporter.

“The world is a dimmer place today, missing this amazing light that has gone out,” French’s niece, Claire French, wrote on Facebook. “We will miss Uncle Bruce tremendously, but are confident that he is joyously reunited with his beloved mom and in the seat he told my dad to save him...

William Shatner is best known for his role as the Enterprise Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek. Starring in the original series with Leonard Nimoy, Shatner became a pop culture icon for his performance as the charismatic and casanova captain. He went on to reprise the role in six more films and is forever associated with Star Trek.

However, his first Emmy nomination came not for the sci-fi series he is best known for. He received his first nomination for his guest role in John Lithgow’s sci-fi comedy 3rd Rock from the Sun where he played the human form of the alien named Big Giant Head. Despite its legacy, Shatner revealed that he regretted the role to this day.

William Shatner regretted playing his legendary role in a sci-fi series that was not Star Trek William Shatner in Star Trek | Credits: Paramount

William Shatner was the epitome of...

When Hollywood legend William Shatner speaks, people tend to listen, whether he’s talking about space, Star Trek, or, apparently, celebrity relationships. So, when he weighed in on Sandra Bullock’s very public and very messy split from Jesse James, it raised more than a few eyebrows. Why? Because Shatner, ever the optimist, actually thought there was a chance they’d get back together! Yes, you read that right.

William Shatner as James T. Kirk in Star Trek: The Original Series | Credits: NBC

Back in 2010, the world watched in collective horror as news broke that Jesse James, the motorcycle-building reality TV star, had cheated on the ever-lovable Sandra Bullock. It wasn’t just one mistake, it was a full-on scandal with multiple women coming forward. America’s sweetheart had her heart broken, and fans were ready to protect her at all costs. But Shatner? He had a different take.

William...

Actor James Spader is best known for playing the role of Raymond “Red” Reddington in the crime-drama series The Blacklist. However, he first became a household name thanks to his performance as Alan Shore in Boston Legal. Meanwhile, a whole demographic knows Spader as Ultron from his appearance in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

James Spader played Alan Shore in Boston Legal (Credit: ABC).

Despite his wide-ranging and diverse filmography, Spader has made very few big-screen appearances. In an interview, he reflected on his approach to choosing projects, which explains why he is known only for playing a handful of characters. Here is what Spader had to say about his choice of roles and the philosophy behind it.

James Spader was unsure about starring in one 1990 romantic drama

James Spader gained recognition for his performance in romantic drama movies of the 1980s such as Pretty in Pink and Endless Love. He...

It's hard to believe, but the original Captain James T. Kirk from Star Trek: The Original Series, William Shatner, will turn 94 next month. With genetics clearly in his favor, Shatner could easily pass for a man in his sixties, and he keeps the schedule of someone who clearly isn't interested in slowing down. But that doesn't mean the actor doesn't think about his mortality. In 2023, he told Variety [via Today] that he didn't have long to live. Certainly that's not something the fans want to even think about, but Shatner's matter-of-fact way of talking about death is just a part of who he is.

And he's all about finding joy in the life that he has, telling Dr. Mehmet Oz that "there's joy everywhere," and that we should be looking for it, offering up three possibilities of "whether it’s a hot bath or a good friend or a piece of cheese.

Netflix's legal drama The Lincoln Lawyer will see Emmy-nominated actor Constance Zimmer starring in a new main role. Zimmer will play Dana Berg in the show's fourth season.

Per Deadline, Zimmer's character willappear in all ten episodes of The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4. Dana Berg is one of the main characters in the sixth book in Michael Connelly's The Law of Innocence series, which the new season will be based upon. After Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) is arrested at the end of Season 3, he will have to defend himself in a murder trial and face off against Zimmer, who portrays the tough prosecutor with ties to his first ex-wife, Maggie (Neve Campbell).

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The Last of Us Season 2 will depict a brutal moment removed from the 2020 video game.

Dana and Maggie's ties run deep,...

In January 2025, Netflix announced that one of its hit legal drama shows would be returning for a fourth season. That’s right—The Lincoln Lawyer is coming back! And now, we’ve just received news about an exciting new cast addition for season 4. If you’re familiar with the books, you’ll instantly recognize the character they'll be playing, and whether you love or loathe them, they’re sure to shake things up in a big way in the next installment of the Netflix series.

Created by David E. Kelley and developed by Ted Humphrey, The Lincoln Lawyer centers on Mickey Haller, an unconventional defense attorney who runs his law practice from the back seat of his Lincoln. Across the seasons, viewers follow Mickey as he tackles cases of all sizes, fighting for justice throughout Los Angeles. In addition, the legal drama is based on Michael Connelly's popular series...

Constance Zimmer is headed to the courtroom.

The UnREAL vet has joined Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer in a significant role for Season 4, our sister site Deadline reports.

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Zimmer will play Dana Berg, a relentless prosecutor featured in author Michael Connelly’s sixth book in the Lincoln Lawyer series, The Law of Innocence. Dana will go up against Mickey Haller in...

It’s unbelievable to learn that it has been almost 30 years since Happy Gilmore graced fans with its comedic presence in theaters and at home. The 1996 sports comedy was one of Adam Sandler’s first, before he had formed Happy Madison Productions, which went on to become a juggernaut in the movie business. The cast is made up of mostly familiar faces, many of whom went on to star in huge projects, including Sandler himself.

With a sequel film coming out this year, and many of the original cast members reprising their roles, fans are excited at the prospect of seeing the title character and his hockey-inspired golf style once again. But it also makes fans curious what the cast members have been up to in the last almost three decades, notably the ones who aren’t the most known figures.

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Claire Dunphy may just be into the firefighters of LA, but Modern Family star Julie Bowen had a different crush back in the day. The actress began her career in the ‘90s and was struggling to make it in Hollywood while the decade saw the emergence of the quirky yet attractive Johnny Depp.

Bowen mentioned that she had a huge crush on Depp and had even fantasized about how they would fall in love when she was hanging out at his club ‘The Viper Room’. While she imagined a cinematic meet-cute, fate seemed to have other plans and the first time they met in real life turned out to be like a Modern Family episode.

Julie Bowen had a huge crush on Johnny Depp back in the ‘90s Johnny Depp in 21 Jump Street | Credits: Fox

Johnny Depp may be struggling to get back on top after a tumultuous past couple of years,...

Exclusive: Gail O’Grady, three-time Emmy supporting actress nominee for her role as Donna Abandando on NYPD Blue, has signed with Brs/Gage Talent Agency for representation.

O’Grady, who will next be seen in a key recurring role on J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan’s Max period drama Duster, was most recently seen recurring as Krystall Richards on Criminal Minds. She also was recently seen in the web series Viral Vignettes and will next be seen in the film The Baby Pact 2.

Her other television credits include guest-starring roles on ABC’s Fresh Off The Boat and Training Day, as well as Code Black for CBS. She had a large recurring role on ABC’s Revenge, and previously starred in The CW series Hellcats. O’Grady was also seen in a recurring role on ABC’s Desperate Housewives and Boston Legal. Lead series roles include the Kevin Williamson drama series Hidden Palms for The CW,...

Jeannot Szwarc, known in part for directing the first sequel to Steven Spielberg's Jaws along with Helen Slater's Supergirl movie, has passed away. He was 87 years old.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Szwarc died on Tuesday due to respiratory failure while at Central Hospital in Loches, France. Jane Seymour, sho co-starred with Superman actor Christopher Reeve in Szwarc's 1980 film Somewhere in Time, also commented on the filmmaker's passing with a statement shared on social media.

“Jeannot Szwarc was not just a brilliant director but a kind and generous soul,” she Seymour said. “He gifted us many timeless stories, including Somewhere in Time, a film that changed my life forever. May his memory be a blessing, and may his artistry live on in our hearts.”

After graduating from Harvard University, the Paris-born Szwarc delved into directing for American TV in the 1960s. He worked on many classic shows from the era,...

A French filmmaker best known to horror fans for directing the first sequel to Steven Spielberg’s Jaws back in 1978, Jeannot Szwarc has passed away at the age of 85 this week.

Jane Seymour, who starred alongside the late Christopher Reeve in Szwarc’s 1980 film Somewhere in Time, writes on Facebook: “Today, we say goodbye to a true visionary. Jeannot Szwarc was not just a brilliant director but a kind and generous soul. He gifted us many timeless stories, including Somewhere in Time, a film that changed my life forever.

“May his memory be a blessing, and may his artistry live on in our hearts.”

Jeannot Szwarc got his start in Hollywood directing for multiple television shows throughout the late 1960s and into the 1970s including “Ironside,” “It Takes a Thief,” “Paris 7000,” “The Virginian,” “Longstreet” and “Marcus Welby, M.D.” He made his feature debut with the 1972 TV movie Night of Terror,...

Jeannot Szwarc, the French filmmaker best known as the director of the science fiction romantic drama “Somewhere in Time” (1980), “Jaws 2” (1978) and “Supergirl” (1984), died Thursday. He was 85.

His death was announced by actress Jane Seymour, who co-starred with Christopher Reeve in “Somewhere in Time.” On Instagram, Seymour wrote, “Today, we say goodbye to a true visionary. Jeannot Szwarc was not just a brilliant director but a kind and generous soul. He gifted us many timeless stories, including ‘Somewhere in Time,’ a film that changed my life forever. May his memory be a blessing, and may his artistry live on in our hearts.”

Among Szwarc’s other feature films are the Michael Crichton thriller “Extreme Close-Up” (1973), “Santa Claus: The Movie” (1985) and the 1996 family film “Hercule et Sherlock.”

He also had a long and prolific career directing for American television, beginning in the 1960s with episodes of “Ironside” and “It Takes a Thief.

Actress Julie Bowen is best known for her role as Claire Dunphy in Modern Family. She performed as the character for eleven seasons and even won two Emmys for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in the sitcom. However, the actress revealed that she never thought she was funny.

The actress revealed in an interview that she was initially apprehensive about auditioning for comedic roles as she felt that she could never deliver on jokes. She also reportedly urged her agents not to send her to comedy auditions but they did not pay heed, debating that she was funny in a different way. She said she did not think Modern Family wanted her.

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Actor James Spader gained critical acclaim for his role as Raymond “Red” Reddington in the NBC crime-drama series The Blacklist. In the series, Spader played an eccentric former criminal turned FBI informant. The character’s idiosyncracies and eccentricities are a part of his charm and make the series appealing as a whole.

James Spader played Raymond “Red” Reddington in The Blacklist (Credit: NBC).

During an interview, Spader talked about how he crafted the character of Red. He revealed that the mental disorder that affected his personality was tied to his portrayal of the eccentric criminal. As a result, it is no surprise that the character is so irreverent and memorable. Here is how James Spader’s disorder helped him in his role in The Blackist.

James Spader used his Ocd to play Red in The Blacklist

The Blacklist ran for ten seasons with James Spader playing Raymond “Red” Reddington throughout its entirety.

James Spader has a penchant for playing unusual characters and his stint on The Blacklist proves the same. In the series, Spader played the enigmatic Raymond “Red” Reddington, a fugitive turned FBI informant. The character is presented as an oddball genius much like Spader’s other most popular role in Boston Legal.

The Blacklist star James Spader is effective at playing eccentric geniuses (Credit: NBC).

During an interview, Spader admitted to having some issues that might give him an edge while playing such genius characters on the screen. Moreover, the ability would also mean that he shares one quality with The Bing Bang Theory‘s Sheldon Cooper, which only confirms the actor’s prowess with such roles. Here is everything you need to know about one one Spader’s lesser-known gifts.

The Blacklist star James Spader admitted to having obsessive-compulsive issues

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William Shatner kicked off his career as a promising young actor in the company of the prestigious Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario. But when, despite strong notices for his performances, he failed to springboard to stardom like his Canadian colleague Christopher Plummer, Shatner lowered his sights and embraced the philosophy of a working actor. This isn't a knock. He shined in his "The Twilight Zone" episodes, and was superb as a racist interloper who stokes violence against the Black residents of a small town in Roger Corman's "The Intruder." However, he also took so many guest roles in television that he ran the risk of driving down his value by dint of his ubiquity.

Three seasons and several great episodes of "Star Trek" fixed that for Shatner, but throughout the 1970s he become closely associated with a kind of laughably serious, easily parodied manneredness. The ne plus ultra of...

James Spader is a rare commodity when it comes to acting. Despite being a household name, Spader is mostly known for playing oddball characters right from his Emmy-winning roles to his more recent stint on The Blacklist. As a result, it is hard to imagine the actor is too different in real life from the strange characters he plays.

James Spader is known for playing odd roles (Credit: Boston Legal | ABC).

During an interview, one of Spader’s co-stars, William Shatner, discussed his experience of working with the actor. However, Shatner admitted that Spader had his own odd habits, including one that made him avoid certain situations. Here is what Shatner had to say about Spader’s idiosyncrasies, including one disgusting habit.

William Shatner discussed James Spader’s idiosyncrasies on the Boston Legal sets

Actor William Shatner rose to prominence with his performance as Captain Kirk in the sci-fi series Star Trek.

Actor James Spader gained critical acclaim for his performance in the crime-drama series The Blacklist. Spader played the role of fugitive turned FBI informant Raymond “Red” Reddington for all ten seasons of the series. His performance was a key factor behind the show’s success. As a result, fans might be surprised to learn his true motivation behind accepting the role.

James Spader played the lead role in The Blacklist (Credit: NBC).

During an interview, Spader talked about his lengthy career, which features some iconic shows and cult classic movies. However, the actor admitted to preferring roles in television shows as they offered one benefit that movies don’t. Here is what Spader had to say about why he accepted The Blacklist role.

James Spader admitted to accepting The Blacklist role for money

James Spader debuted as Raymond “Red” Reddington when The Blacklist premiered in 2013. The series ran for ten seasons,...