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106 stories by "Pat Saperstein"

Terence Stamp, General Zod in 'Superman' Films, Dies at 87 by Pat Saperstein

English-born Terence Stamp, who burned brightly as a young actor in the 1960s, with praise heaped upon him for roles in "Billy Budd," "The Collector" and "Far From the Madding Crowd," memora…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:24am on August 17, 2025

Matthew Loeb Reelected as International President of IATSE by Pat Saperstein

Matthew Loeb has been reelected "by acclimation" as international president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Also reelected on Thursday at the 70th Quadrennial Co…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:11pm on August 1, 2025

Wallis Annenberg, Prominent Los Angeles Philanthropist, Dies at 86 by Pat Saperstein

Wallis Annenberg, the prominent Los Angeles philanthropist who backed institutions including the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, died Monday in Los Angeles.…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:31pm on July 28, 2025

David Lynch Auction: Director's Chair Sells for $91,000; Highest Sale Is 'Ronnie Rocket' Scripts for $195,000 by Pat Saperstein

The proceeds from the David Lynch Collection auction could buy quite a few cherry pies: Julien's auction Wednesday with Turner Classic Movies raised $4.25 million total for the iconic filmma…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:19pm on June 19, 2025

Pippa Scott, Actress in 'Auntie Mame' and 'Petulia' and Producer, Dies at 90 by Pat Saperstein

Pippa Scott, who appeared in movies including "The Searchers," "Petulia" and "Auntie Mame" before making numerous TV appearances and marrying Lorimar Productions co-founder Lee Rich, died Ma…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:36pm on June 8, 2025

Entertainment Publicist Danny Duran Dies at 58 by Pat Saperstein

Danny Duran, a respected entertainment publicist for more than 25 years who founded boutique agency ddPR, died Wednesday after an eight-month battle with cancer. He was 58. Duran started his…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:54am on June 7, 2025

Loretta Swit, 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on 'MASH,' Dies at 87 by Pat Saperstein

Loretta Swit, who played Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on seminal TV comedy "MASH," died Friday at her home in New York City. She was 87.  Her rep Harlan Boll said the New York polic…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:58pm on May 30, 2025

Disney's 'Tangled' Live-Action Movie on Hold Indefinitely by Pat Saperstein

Disney has put the live-action version of the 2010 animated hit "Tangled" on hold, according to sources. The story based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale of Rapunzel was in active developmen…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:51pm on April 3, 2025

David Johansen, New York Dolls Frontman, Dies at 75 by Pat Saperstein

David Johansen, the frontman and last surviving member of proto-punk band New York Dolls, who went on to become a lounge singer under the name Buster Poindexter and act in films such as "Scr…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:12pm on March 2, 2025

Marvin Laird, Broadway and Film Composer and Conductor, Dies at 85 by Pat Saperstein

Marvin Laird, the award-winning Broadway and film composer who also conducted concerts for big stars like Diana Ross and Bernadette Peters, died Monday in Connecticut from natural causes. He…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:42pm on December 4, 2024

Marshall Brickman, Oscar-Winning Co-Screenwriter of 'Annie Hall,' Dies at 85 by Pat Saperstein

Marshall Brickman, who won an Oscar for writing "Annie Hall" alongside Woody Allen and also collaborated with him on "Sleeper," "Manhattan" and "Manhattan Murder Mystery," died Friday in Man…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:10am on December 1, 2024

Dolby Theatre, Home of the Oscars, Sells to Elie Samaha's Company by Pat Saperstein

Hollywood's Dolby Theatre, the home of the Academy Awards ceremony, has been sold to Jebs Hollywood Entertainment, led by Elie Samaha. The acquisition of the 3,400 seat theater was announced…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:51pm on October 15, 2024

Patti Yasutake, Who Appeared in 'Beef' and 'Star Trek,' Dies at 70 by Pat Saperstein

Patti Yasutake, who was a regular on "Beef" and played Nurse Alyssa Ogawa on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," died Aug. 5 in Santa Monica of cancer. She was 70. Her manager Kyle Fritz said …

SOURCE: Variety at 4:01pm on August 6, 2024

Bruin Theatre's Future Uncertain as Regency's Lease of Two Historic Westwood Movie Palaces Ends This Week by Pat Saperstein

Westwood Village's Bruin Theatre and Fox Village Theatre will screen their last films " for now " on Thursday as Regency Theatres' lease comes to an end at the two historic Los Angeles venue…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:13pm on July 21, 2024

Don Murray, Oscar-Nommed for His 'Bus Stop' Role Opposite Marilyn Monroe, Dies at 94 by Pat Saperstein

Don Murray, who received an Oscar nomination for his performance opposite Marilyn Monroe in the 1956 film adaptation of William Inge's play "Bus Stop," has died. He was 94. His son Christoph…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:23pm on February 2, 2024

Maurice Hines, Tap Dancer in 'The Cotton Club,' Dies at 80 by Pat Saperstein

Maurice Hines, an actor, dancer and choreographer who starred with his brother Gregory Hines in Francis Ford Coppola's "The Cotton Club," died Friday. He was 80. Friends including Debbie All…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:29pm on December 30, 2023

Ryan O'Neal, 'Love Story' and 'Paper Moon' Star, Dies at 82 by Pat Saperstein

Oscar-nominated actor Ryan O'Neal, who came to prominence on TV's "Peyton Place" and became a top star of the 1970s in films including "Love Story," "What's Up, Doc?," "Paper Moon" and "Barr…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:16pm on December 8, 2023

Frances Sternhagen, Tony-Winning Actor Who Appeared in 'Cheers,' 'ER,' Dies at 93 by Pat Saperstein

Frances Sternhagen, a Tony-winning actress with many decades on the stage and screen, died Monday of natural causes in New Rochelle, N.Y. Her son Tony Carlin confirmed her death to the New Y…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:04pm on November 29, 2023

Ned Eisenberg, Actor on 'Law and Order: SVU,' Dies at 65 by Pat Saperstein

Ned Eisenberg, a stage and screen actor who played defense attorney Roger Kressler on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and Detective Hauser in "Mare of Easttown," has died. He was 65.…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:12pm on February 28, 2022

Robert Ackerman, Prolific Theater and Television Director, Dies at 77 by Pat Saperstein

Theater, film and television writer-director Robert Allan Ackerman died Jan. 10. He was 77. Nominated twice for Golden Globes and five times for Emmys, Ackerman also received numerous theate…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:04pm on January 13, 2022

Variety Wins Best Entertainment Website at National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards by Pat Saperstein

Chief film critic Peter Debruge took the trophy for theater criticism for several works: Isabelle Huppert and Dimitris Papaioannou in Paris,' 'A Play Is a Poem,' 'The Night Before Broadway W…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:40am on April 10, 2021

George Segal, 'Goldbergs' Star and Oscar Nominee, Dies at 87 by Pat Saperstein

George Segal, whose long career included playing Albert "Pops" Solomon on "The Goldbergs," and garnering an Oscar nom for supporting actor for "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," died Tuesday.…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:41pm on March 23, 2021

Before Liza Minelli Won an Oscar, She Got Serious With 'Sterile Cuckoo' and 'Junie Moon' by Pat Saperstein

Liza Minnelli was born into show business royalty on March 12, 1946, and pressed into service onstage at the tender age of 14 months by her singer mother Judy Garland and director father Vin…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:10am on March 12, 2021

How James Earl Jones Became 'The Voice' After Years of Childhood Silence by Pat Saperstein

James Earl Jones, who turns 90 on Jan. 17, has one of the most famous voices of all time " not just as Darth Vader and Mufasa, but as the voice of CNN and hundreds of other programs. But the…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:30am on January 17, 2021

Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch Join 'Matilda' Musical by Pat Saperstein

Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch and Alisha Weir will join Netflix's musical adaptation of the beloved children's story "Matilda," directed by Matthew Warchus. Thompson will play Miss Trunchbull…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:07am on January 15, 2021
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