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Ever since the very first episode of the A-Team there have been many actors who have guest-starred in only one or two episodes. Some of the most famous people that have starred in the A-Team include:
Tia Carrere (birth name: Althea Janairo) in "The Sound Of Thunder". Starred opposite Arnold Schwarzenneger in "True Lies".
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Was offered a role on "Baywatch" but turned it down so she could audition for "Wayne's World."
Worked as a model. She is a singer. Released an album called "Dream World."
Her home was destroyed in the 1994 Northridge earthquake.
Heritage is "part Hawaiian, part Chinese, part Spanish, part Filipino."
Her little sister could not say "Althea", it came out "Tia."
Her last name is a tribute to Barbara Carrera.
Had a body double used in nude hot tub scene in the film "Showdown in Little Tokyo".
As Cassandra in Waynes World (1992), she performed all her songs as the singer and featured on the soundtrack.
In interviews and live webchats, she will always claim that Aloha Summer (1988) was her first film, even though she made the low budget Canadian horror film Zombie Nightmare (1986) two years prior.
Was an acting contestant on "Star Search" (1983) in 1985. She lost in her first round.
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Taken From The Interent Movie Database.
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"Relic Hunter" (1999)
Operation Delta Force III: Clear Target (1998)
Hollow Point (1995)
True Lies (1994)
Wayne's World 2 (1993)
Rising Sun (1993)
Wayne's World (1992)
Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991)
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Hulk Hogan (real name: Terry Gene Bollea) in "Body Slam" and "The Trouble With Harry". Was a WWF star. Also has his own action show "Trouble In Paradise".
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One of the greatest, most popular, most hated and charismatic wrestler of all time, Hulk Hogan is one of the men who helped parlay the circus-like world of professional wrestling from cult following into the forefront of American entertainment. What many people who know about Hogan don't know is he was in the "sport" for several years in virtual obscurity before hitting the big time. Hogan made his pro debut in 1978 and wrestled as "Sterling Golden" before becoming "Hulk." Hogan was getting main event matches while wrestling in the American Wrestling Alliance (AWA) in the early 1980s before he was cast as Thunderlips in Rocky III. That bit of casting propelled Hogan into the spotlight and he was soon to enter the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1983. At the time, the WWF was just beginning to go from local television (they were based in the Northeast U.S.) to national and Hogan's personality (and some well-done marketing and PR, plus the Wrestlemania series) helped to transform not only the WWF, but wrestling into the big show it is today. Hogan won the WWF title numerous times, and was credited with dealing Andre the Giant his first loss in pro wrestling. Hogan was soon seen everywhere, television, cartoons, movies, records and lunch boxes, but he was a part of the steroid scandel in the WWF, and quietly left the organization. Hogan layed low in wrestling circles, but continued to act before coming back, this time with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) the WWF's bitter rival. Hogan helped create the New World Order, the main bunch of badmen in the WCW and became more popular than ever. He even abandoned his trademark Red/Yellow colors for Black, and dyed his beard black. He still wrestles as of today, and like it or not is probably one of the best entertainers in any form of show business. He always put on a show. |
- Taken from The Internet Movie Database.
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McCinsey's Island (1998)
Ultimate Weapon, The (1997)
Secret Agent Club, The (1996)
Spy Hard (1996)
Thunder in Paradise (1994)
Suburban Commando (1991)
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Hulkster - Tribute To A Legend And A Hero
Geoffrey Lewis in "The Doctor Is Out" and "Semi Friendly Persuasion". Starred in "Double Impact", alongside Jean Claude Van-Damme. Also in "Only The Strong" with Mark Dacascos.
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Edgy character actor best known for his eccentric portrayals in many of Clint Eastwood's movies, including High Plains Drifter (1973), Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974), Every Which Way But Loose (1978), Bronco Billy (1980), and Pink Cadillac (1989). Lewis has had brief runs on the TV series "Flo" (1980-81) and "Gun Shy" (1983), and appeared in numerous TV movies, along with such films as Smile, The Wind and the Lion (both 1975), Heaven's Gate (1980), Lust in the Dust (1985), Fletch Lives (1989), The Lawnmower Man (1992), Only the Strong, The Man Without a Face (both 1993), and Maverick (1994). Lewis is part of the three-member performance group Celestial Navigations, which weaves new age music together with Lewis' original stories. He is also the father of actress Juliette Lewis. |
Taken From Leonard Maltin's Movie Encyclopedia.
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The father of Juliette Lewis.
Father of actors Dierdre Lewis, Lightfield Lewis, and Juliette Lewis.
Member of spoken-word group Celestial Navigations.
Is a member of the Church of Scientology.
Excellent and well-known character actor, is probably best known for his half-dozen guest star appearances in Clint Eastwood's films, including Bronco Billy, High Plains Drifter, Every Which Way But Loose, etc. |
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Maverick (1994)
White Fang II: Myth of the White Wolf (1994)
Man Without a Face, The (1993)
Only the Strong (1993)
Lawnmower Man, The (1992)
Double Impact (1991)
Tango & Cash (1989)
Pink Cadillac (1989)
Night of the Comet (1984)
Any Which Way You Can (1980)
Bronco Billy (1980)
Tom Horn (1979)
Every Which Way But Loose (1978)
Dillinger (1973)
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A Master Of His Class - Geoffrey Lewis
Dennis Franz in "Beverly Hills Assault" and "Chopping Spree". Starred in Die Hard 2: Die Harder with Bruce Willis.
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Dennis was born Dennis Franz Schlacta in Maywood, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. His father was a German immigrant. His father and mother, Eleanor, were both postal workers. He has two sisters - Marlene, born 1938 and Heidi, Born 1935. He graduated from Southern Illinois University and was immediately drafted into the military. He served 11 month in Vietnam in a reconnaissance unit from which he suffered depression for some time afterwards. In 1972, he joined the Organic Theatre Company. Robert Altman discovered him at an auditiona nd urged him to come to Los Angeles where he became part of Altman's resident company. He married the former Joanie Zeck in 1982 and has aided her in raising her two daughters, Krista (born 1976) and Tricia (born 1974). |
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He played Earl in the Dixie Chicks video, "Goodbye Earl"
Before entering "Hill Street Blues" (1981), as Norm Buntz, appeared as Sal Benedetto for a few episodes.
Children: Tricia and Krista
Always travels with a pet bird.
Graduated from Proviso East H.S. Maywood IL, in 1962. |
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City of Angels (1998)
"NYPD Blue" (1993)
Die Hard 2 (1990)
Package, The (1989)
"Hill Street Blues" (1981)
Psycho II (1983)
Blow Out (1981)
Dressed to Kill (1980)
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Barry Van Dyke in "Bend In The River" was the major star in the last season of Airwolf.
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Barry Van Dyke is the second son of legendary entertainer, Dick Van Dyke. He has one older brother, Christian, and two younger sisters, Stacy and Carrie Beth. Barry's TV debut was as Florian, a violin-toting nine-year-old in "The Talented Neighborhood" episode of the classic Dick Van Dyke show. He worked behind the scenes on subsequent ventures of his father's, and has co-starred with him in two series, The Van Dyke Show, and Diagnosis Murder. Barry's other television work includes Galactica 1980, Airwolf (4th season), Gun Shy, Mr. Mom, and The Redd Foxx Show, as well as numerous guest appearances. His films include Foxfire Light, It Happened at Lakewood Manor (aka ANTS!) and Casino (1980). Barry met his wife, Mary, when they were both sixteen and he was working as a ticket-taker at a neighborhood movie theatre. Seven years later they were married. They have four children, Carey, Shane, Wes and Taryn. Carey and Shane have guest-starred with their Dad and Grandpa, in scripts written by Barry, on Diagnosis Murder. Barry is an avid motorcyclist with special enthusiasm for dirt bikes. He has participated in protest rides to preserve the rights of motorcyclists to fair use of public lands. He also loves to surf and once rescued a drowning person from the ocean off Baja. |
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Son of Dick Van Dyke.
His sons 'Shane Van Dyke' and 'Carey Van Dyke' guest starred in two episodes of Diagnosis Murder that Barry wrote.
Has four children: Carey, Shane, Wesley, Taryn.
Nephew of actor Jerry Van Dyke.
Is left-handed.
His four children have all starred in two episodes together: 6th season - "Never Say Die" and 7th season - "Fronier Dad".
Second oldest son, Shane, has small running role as medical student Alex Smith.
Attended Pierce Junior College in LA - majored in Theater Arts. |
Short Filmography:
"Diagnosis Murder" (1993)
"Van Dyke Show, The" (1988)
"Airwolf" (1987)
Foxfire Light (1982)
Conquest of the Earth (1980) (TV)
It Happened at Lakewood Manor (1977) (TV)
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Michael Ironside in "Taxicab Wars". Starred in "Starship Troopers" and "Total Recall".
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Has daughter named Adrienne from previous marriage. |
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Extreme Honor (2001)
Perfect Storm, The (2000)
Starship Troopers (1997)
Killing Machine, The (1994)
Red Scorpion 2 (1994)
Next Karate Kid, The (1994)
Red Sun Rising (1993)
Free Willy (1993)
Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)
Total Recall (1990)
Extreme Prejudice (1987)
Top Gun (1986)
"V" (1984)
American Nightmare (1983)
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Isaac Hayes in "Heart Of Rock And Roll". World famous musician.
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Isaac Hayes was born in Covington, Tennessee and raised in Memphis. The beginning of his legendary career started when he signed on as a session player with the fledgling Memphis-based Stax label Tunes such as "You Don't Know Like I Know," "Hold On, I'm Coming," "You Got Me Hummin," "When Something i Wrong with My Baby," "Soul Man," "I Thank You," "I Take What I Want," and "Wrap It Up," were made famous by Sam & Dave. The Hayes/Porter team notchedadditional hit records for artists Carla Thomas ("B-A-B-Y") and Mable John and Lou Rawls ("Your Good Thing (is About to End)"). |
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1967 - Released his first solo album, Presenting Isaac Hayes.
1969 - Hayes released the album that was heard around the world, Hot Buttered Soul. "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" crosses over to the Top 40 on both R&B and Pop charts "Walk On By" rises to #13 on the R&B side.
1971 - The "Shaft" soundtrack album propels Isaac Hayes' career well beyond anyone's expectations.
1972 - First African-American to win an Oscar for Best Musical Score. First African-American artist to have an album certified platinum. "Theme From Shaft" also won a Golden Globe, two Grammys, the NAACP Image Award and the Edison Award--the highest award for music in Europe. Recorded the soundtracks for the series, "The Men", starring Robert Conrad; the concert film, "Wattstax"; and two feature films in which he starred as well, "Three Tough Guys" and "Truck Turner". In addition, he released "Black Moses", featuring "Never Can Say Goodbye," which reached double platinum and released "Live at the Sahara Tahoe", certified gold.
1973 - Released "Joy", his final Stax/Enterprise album.
1974 - Hot Buttered Soul Records label debuted (via ABC Records) with the “Chocolate Chip” gold album, and R&B hit single of the same name, followed by "Juicy Fruit".
1975 - Turned to comedy with the Canadian production of "It Seemed Like a Good Idea At the Time" (starring Stefanie Powers). Also did his share of television, playing "Rockfish" on the James Garner series "The Rockford Files", and appearing on "Hunter", "Miami Vice", and "The A-Team".
He teamed up with Paul Sorvino and Barry Bostwick in the 1986 TV movie "Betrayed By Innocence", as well as co-starring with Ed Marinaro in "The Sofia Conspiracy".
1976 - Produced an album by the Isaac Hayes Movement. Final album for the Hot Buttered Soul label was "Groovathon".
1977 - Completed his tenure with ABC, with the recording of "A Man and A Woman," with Dionne Warwick. The album featured "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", and "Say a Little Prayer." Produced albums with the Masqueraders and jazz great Donald Byrd, and recording with Linda Clifford and others. Signed with Polydor Records and presented the New Horizon album.
1978 - The smash "Don't Let Go"
1979 - Recorded "Royal Rappin's" with Millie Jackson. Recorded two more for Polydor: the 1980 album "And Once Again" and 1981's "Lifetime Thing".
Late 1970's - Decided to try his hand at acting. He started with "Truck Turner" and "Three Tough Guys".
1986 - Released a new LP, "U-Turn", Released the top-10 R&B single, "Ike's Rap/Hey Girl" Released "Love Attack".
1988 - Hayes was featured with an all-star cast in Keenan Ivory Wayans' comedy "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka".
1992 - Hayes became the international spokesman for the World Literacy Crusade, in which he speaks to people everywhere about the possibility of future hope, higher education, and worthwhile employment, without the need for guns or violence. He has continued these actions throughout the years and is still heavily involved. In addition, he adopted a Harlem high school.
1993 - Appeared in Mel Brooks' "Robin Hood: Men in Tights"
1996 - Released two LPs for Virgin's Point Blank label, "Branded" and "Raw and Refined", as well as co-writing the soundtrack to "Beavis & Butthead Do America", with Beavis & Butthead creator Mike Judge. This soundtrack, on which he performed the movie's title track, went gold, in keeping with the movie's success.
Hayes' other film credits include "Escape from New York" with Kurt Russell, "Guilty as Charged" with Rod Steiger, "Posse" with Mario Van Peebles, "It Could Happen to You" starring Nicholas Cage, "Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored", "Flipper" with Paul Hogan. He also scored the soundtrack for Kevin Wilmott's "Ninth Street".
1998 - "Chef Aid", The South Park Album was released on Columbia Records/American Recordings. Recently Isaac appeared in two special holiday episodes of "The Hughleys", a special holiday/New Years Eve episode of "Veronica's Closet", John Frankenheimer film, "Reindeer Games".
Isaac is currently working on a film project directed by Ethan Hawke, "Last Word On Paradise", and a new studio album, as well as devoting much of his time to charitable causes such as his Literacy Links 2000 and humanitarian efforts within Ghana.
2001 - Isaac Hayes is nominated to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. |
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Johnny Mneumonic
Robin Rood Men In Tights
Posse
Escape From New York
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Also Boy George starred in only one A-Team episode (thankfully! As it was the worst of all) called "Cowboy George". Below is an extract from his autobiography that has been kindly submitted by Monica.
"The partying finished at 6 a.m. and I managed to get an hours sleep before being dragged of to Gatwick. I took my smack with me and finished it off in the executive-lounge loo.
The next thing I woke at the Beverly Hills Comstock hotel in LA wondering how I got there. The flight had been an embarrassment. I spent it snoring like a pig, coming round briefly to throw up on myself and eat a lighted cigarette.(...)
The trip was for a cameo performance in the action series The A-team, my acting début, not that you could call it acting-it was more for the $100,000. I spent a good chunk of it hauling my entourage with me, hairdresser Robert, make-up artist Pearl, my sister Siobhan an brother David. I couldn't stand the idea of being alone.
In the episode titled 'Cowboy George', I was supposed to play myself, but was handed a Valley Girl script full of cringy lines like,' Go for it, Hannibal 'and 'Totally awesome, Mr.T'.
I had to stay stoned to get through the experience. Jonathan Ashby, who came to cover he story for ABC and Fleet Street, procured me a nice bag of fresh weed. During filming I would often catch Jonathan's eye and we'd break up giggling.
My morning call was at 5.30 a.m. to be on location and in make-up by 6.30 a.m.(...)Ashby quoted me in the Daily Mirror.' This is one of the most boring things I've ever done'. There was some fun, hiding from Mr.T, who would charge into my Winnebago every morning and talk about how wonderful he was.
There was a running feud between Mr.T and George Peppard, though Peppard showed more reserve. One afternoon there was a scheduled photo-call. Mr.T refused to be in the same picture as Peppard. I just stood there with a blank smile. Afterwards Peppard apologized to me. Both he and his young wife seemed totally down to earth. Mr.T was fabulous too, but his ego was 22-carat gold, like the chains around his neck.
Towards the end of filming Marilyn joined me from New York and Jon, Roy and Mikey flew in for a cameo. Originally the band had no part in the show but they kicked up a fuss, so Tony had a word with the producers and they wrote them in. Jon said it would look better with the album due to be released. I knew it was just ego. I hated having Jon around, posing about the set in his tassled lurex cowboy shirt, creeping around Siobhan and David.(...)
The last day of filming was the pinnacle of cringe. They had me pulling a hair-grip from my spiky mop and using it to loosen a lock before kicking down a huge door. I felt and looked like a total prat. For the rest of the day everyone was calling me Rambo." |
Thanks to Monica for sending the above extract.
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