Sentences with phrase «dramatic roles on»

The revelation here is Feore, until now known for ultra-serious dramatic roles on stage and in productions like the Trudeau miniseries.

Taking a role as a fairly straight - laced, if imposing stepdad, was a departure for the firebrand comedian back in 1993, but he would eventually move into far more dramatic roles on «Rescue Me» and more.

Not exact matches

Because Troeltsch, at the beginning of this century, was keenly aware of many trends that became apparent to most observers only at its end: the collapse of Eurocentrism; the perceived relativity of all historical events and knowledge (including scientific knowledge); an awareness that Christianity is relative to its Western, largely European history and environment; the emergence of a profound global pluralism; the central role of practice in theology; the growing impact of the social sciences on our view of the world and of ourselves; and dramatic changes in the role of religious institutions and religious thought.

Their arrangement has played a major role in the dramatic revitalization a decaying urban neighborhood and has a huge impact on the city's art scene.

However, no phase of that revolution has been more dramatic than the emphasis that has been placed on the role of the parish council in parochial control.

When asked last year, if he plans on reprising his role, his answer was vague and consisted of many «I don't knows» and a more dramatic, «I'd rather slash my wrists than play James Bond again.»

This is because two local couples — who happen to live in the same section of the same building on Grand Street — ended up playing very high profile roles in the dramatic, history - making day.

Cuomo said on TALK 1300 that the role of this state government is to bring dramatic change when speaking about building the nation's potentially largest convention center at the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens.

Such dramatic effects on brain size and function are unlikely in human carriers of BRCA1 mutations, the authors of the study note, but they propose the findings could shed light on the gene's role in brain evolution.

And the network played a vital role in relaying messages during one of the most dramatic episodes on the island after Maria --- the evacuation of the area around the Guajataca Dam near the western towns of Isabela and Quebradillas.

«The results seem pretty dramatic,» says Mark P. Mattson, PhD, a senior investigator at the National Institute on Aging in Bethesda, Md. «Even though the number of subjects in the study was not really high, they had really high, statistically significant improvements in their performance on the memory test,» added Mattson, who studies caloric restriction and the brain in his role as chief of the Cellular and Molecular Neurosciences Section at the Laboratory of Neurosciences but was not involved in Dr. Floel's investigation.

The endocrine system controls the release of our hormones, which of course play a dramatic role in how we feel on virtually every level.

With her role as the epnoymous character in Frida (2002), Hayek disappeared into her subject so convincingly that not only would she return to the good graces of critics, but earn an Oscar nomination as well.Hayek would spend the coming years enjoying superstar status with everything from comedic turns on sitcoms like Ugly Betty (which she produced) and 30 Rock, to meaty roles in dramatic thrillers like Savages.

Synopsis: Based on real events the dramatic thriller Argo chronicles the life - or - death covert operation to rescue six Americans which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis focusing on the little - known role that the CIA and Hollywood played - information that was not declassified until many years after the event.

A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Knaggs established himself in London on stage in William Shakespeare's Cymbeline and made appearances in various British films of the 1930s, including roles in Victor Saville's South Riding and Michael Powell's The Spy in Black.

Continuing through the mid -»90s with numerous television roles (including a stint on the popular series Picket Fences), Moss» early film roles range from both lightly comical (Suburban Commando [1991]-RRB- to increasingly dramatic (Imaginary Crimes [1994]-RRB-.

A gender - bending role in the 1989 comedy Nobody's Perfect provided more exposure for the emerging actor, though it wasn't until his breakthrough performance in the 1991 - 1993 seasons of Life Goes On that audiences truly realized his dramatic abilities.

After doing the guest - star round on several TV dramatic programs, Feldon won the role of statuesque Agent 99 on the spy sitcom Get Smart.

Sudeikis, in particular, shines in this unusually dramatic role and exhibits a depth he touched on in films like «Sleeping with Other People» and «Colossal» but that he really gets to live in here.

After making a cameo as herself in The Muppets in 2011, Silverman went a different direction by taking on a dramatic role in Take This Waltz, a film following a married couple whose relationship begins to crumble when one half of the pair forms an emotional bond with a neighbor.

Though McAdams» early screen roles found her specializing in the bitchy teen princess to maximum effect, closer inspection reveals a skilled dramatic actress who no doubt has the talent to move beyond the high - school trappings of such comedies as The Hot Chick and Mean Girls.Born to a truck driver and a nurse in London, Ontario, Canada, McAdams warmed to the spotlight early on by taking up competitive skating at just four years old.

A love of the dramatic arts had already taken root for the thespian when — at age 12 — he had signed on to play a key role in a local production of Kurt Vonnegut's Happy Birthday, Wanda June, and received an outstanding review from a local critic.

It was back to dramatic roles in the early 1940s, and as age crept up on Dunne, she made a seamless transition to starring character roles in such films as Anna and the King of Siam (1946) and Life with Father (1947).

True Story is an interesting thriller based on true events and starring Jonah Hill, Felicity Jones, and James Franco in dramatic roles.

More importantly, Washington's efforts, alongside those of director Spike Lee, have done much to dramatically expand the range of dramatic roles given to African - American actors and actresses.The son of a Pentecostal minister and a hairdresser, Washington was born in Mount Vernon, NY, on December 28, 1954.

Born February 17th, 1954, former model Rene Russo's first dramatic role of note was on the 1987 TV series Sable, in which she played Eden Kendall, the literary agent to a children's author - turned - crimefighter.

Dissatisfied with a mere taste of the theatrical arts and eager to extend acting into a full - time passion, Eigenberg subsequently moved to New York and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, working odd jobs on the side (construction et al.) to put himself through school.Scattered roles followed, including a guest appearance on The Cosby Show and a bit part in the awful 1989 generation - gap comedy Rude Awakening (co-starring Cheech Marin and Eric Roberts), but Sex and the City (which Eigenberg auditioned for out of innumerable hopefuls) represented the actor's first huge break.

The threatening invasion of the mighty Spanish Armada is the dramatic centerpiece of the film, which provides plenty of outlets for Kapur's blood - and - thunder penchant, as does all the conniving intrigue going on in Elizabeth's court, replete with gory moments of torture presided over by Geoffrey Rush, happily reprising his role of Sir Francis Walsingham, ruthless advisor to the Queen.

Gooding, who impressed in dramatic roles in «Boyz N The Hood» and «A Few Good Men,» is terrific in a comedic role contrasting his zany, on - field demeanor with his lovey - dovey family life.

Forest Whitaker might have turned in an Academy Award - worthy performance as Idi Amin in «King of Scotland» but it was McAvoy in a fictional role that kept the film bio on its unsteady dramatic feet.

Hammer landed two of his first major roles at polar opposite ends of the dramatic spectrum: one playing the young Christian evangelical minister Billy Graham in actor - turned - director Robby Benson's chronicle of Graham's early life, Billy: The Early Years (2008), and another playing the son of Satan on the small screen fantasy adventure series Reaper.

It was good to see her in Lost In Translation, and hopefully there will be more roles on the way, as I'm convinced that such a great comedic performer has enormous potential as a dramatic actor.

Ethan Hawke continues to prove that no genre is without its merits and no story too daunting as he takes on roles as wildly different as the thrillers of Sinister and The Purge to the dramatic romance of Before Midnight.

Teller does most of the on - camera drumming himself, while also handling a highly emotional dramatic role.

Koechner's Colin is the elephant in the room, as it's not often you see the man take on something that's more clear - cut as a dramatic role.

Over the past few years, it seems like Murray has been taking on more of the smaller indie dramatic roles but here he mixes it up and I liked that a lot.

In Blue Night, Sarah Jessica Parker pivots to take on a huge challenge, playing a singer in a dark dramatic role.

LONDON — In «On Chesil Beach» Saoirse Ronan, as she did with her back - to - back best actress Oscar nominated roles in «Brooklyn» and «Lady Bird,» presents another indelible portrait of a woman confronting dramatic change in her life.

After taking on major roles and proving his range in recent titles like «Mudbound» and «Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk,» Hedlund once again casts a lasting spell in Andrew Heckler's based - on - a-true-story «Burden» (winner of the Audience Award, US Dramatic).

She quickly moved on to more dramatic roles in films like «Any Given Sunday,» «Vanilla Sky» and «Gangs of New York» before starring as one of the three super-spy bombshells in «Charlie's Angels» and its sequel, «Full Throttle.»

On the small screen, Kerry is set to play the lead role of Olivia Pope on Scandal, a dramatic TV - series premiering on ABC in ApriOn the small screen, Kerry is set to play the lead role of Olivia Pope on Scandal, a dramatic TV - series premiering on ABC in Aprion Scandal, a dramatic TV - series premiering on ABC in Aprion ABC in April.

This isn't merely a comedian taking on a dramatic role, or a teen star trying to dirty up their image, or a TV actor trying to live up to their Oscar dreams.

Lamar seems like a perfect candidate to start taking on dramatic roles.

While Friends was on a break, David Schwimmer took on a dramatic role in HBO's World War II mini-series Band of Brothers.

One could read that the lack of passion he displays comes from the fact that his character is still in mourning, but more likely, Holloway is drawing his anguish from the realization that his career is reduced to starring in vehicles that don't even offer a tenth of the dramatic range as a recurring role on a TV show.

Carrey has done excellent dramatic roles before, especially in movies like «Man on the Moon,» «The Truman Show» and the highly underrated «The Majestic.»

Timmy takes on the role of the drug - addicted son, which is the kind of transformative, dramatic role Oscar typically takes notice of.

He's an executive producer on «Another Period» and has been exploring more dramatic roles with films like «Brad's Status.»

Washington, known for his dramatic roles, has never anchored a comedy, so when he was presented with «2 Guns,» it was the screenplay's humorous elements which made him decide to sign on.

From his dramatic turn in Slow West to his supporting role on the hit Netflix series Bloodline, the Australian - born performer no longer resides in the background.