Don Johnson
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Kenan
Biography
Don Johnson plays Rick on the NBC comedy "Kenan." Johnson is best known as Det. Sonny Crockett on the hugely successful iconic TV series "Miami Vice." He earned an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1985 and won a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series in 1986 and 1987.Born in Flat Creek, Mo., Johnson studied at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco where he made his professional debut in "Your Own Thing," a rock musical modeled after William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night." The young actor got his big break by starring in the controversial Off Broadway play "Fortune and Men's Eyes," which was directed by and starred Sal Mineo. During the run of "Miami Vice," Johnson starred in the critically acclaimed TV film "The Long Hot Summer" as well as starring opposite Susan Sarandon in the feature film "Sweet Hearts Dance" in 1988.
When "Miami Vice" ended, Johnson focused on his film career with "Dead Band," "The Hot Spot" and "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man." His film work has given Johnson the opportunity to collaborate with legendary filmmakers such as John Frankenheimer, Sidney Lumet and Dennis Hopper.
Johnson co-wrote a two-hour movie in 1995 with neighbor "Hunter S. Thompson." While the movie was not picked up, CBS bought the story and he returned to television in 1996 with the cop show "Nash Bridges" as creator and producer.
In 2016, Johnson appeared in several episodes of the Netflix series "A Series of Unfortunate Events" as well as appearing in the Sky Television series "Sick Note."
He was recently seen in "Watchmen," the Emmy-winning Damon Lindelof series for HBO as well as the box office hit "Knives Out." Johnson has been married to Kelley Phleger since 1999. They have three children in addition to son Jesse Johnson and daughter Dakota.
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Movies in the Spotlight
Minority Report
Action Adventure Thriller Sci‑Fi PG‑132002 (2h 25m) - Streaming on Netflix
In the late 21st century, when technology can predict crimes before they're committed, a top "Precrime" cop is targeted for a murder charge.
Stars Tom Cruise and Colin Farrell propelled Steven Spielberg's Sci‑Fi thriller to No. 1 its opening weekend. Source Netflix
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Patriot Games
Action Adventure R1992 (1h 57m) - Streaming on Netflix
CIA desk jockey Jack Ryan plunges into the heart of international terrorism after spoiling an assassination attempt on a British royal family member.
Oscar nominee Harrison Ford stars in this political thriller based on a Tom Clancy novel that opened at No. 1. Source Netflix
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Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Action Adventure PG1981 (1h 55m) - Streaming on Netflix
When Indiana Jones is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.
The first film in the Indiana Jones franchise received nine Oscar nods, including Best Picture and Best Director. Source Netflix
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Shows in the Spotlight
House of Cards
Drama Political Thriller TV‑MA2013 Series - Streaming on Netflix
Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Frank Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons. When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Frank and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.
Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey won Golden Globes; director David Fincher and guest actor Reg E. Cathey won Emmys. Source Netflix
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Mindhunter
Drama Crime TV‑MA2017 Series - Streaming on Netflix
In the late 1970s two FBI agents expand criminal science by delving into the psychology of murder and getting uneasily close to all-too-real monsters. In 1977, frustrated FBI hostage negotiator Holden Ford finds an unlikely ally in veteran agent Bill Tench and begins studying a new class of murderer.
Cameron Britton earned an Emmy nod for his turn as Edmund Kemper in this series from David Fincher and Charlize Theron. Source Netflix
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Narcos: Mexico
Drama Crime Thriller TV‑MA2018 Series - Streaming on Netflix
Witness the birth of the Mexican drug war in the 1980s as a gritty new "Narcos" saga chronicles the true story of the Guadalajara cartel's ascent. When the army pillages Sinaloa, an ambitious pot farmer pitches a plan to build a drug empire in Guadalajara. A young DEA agent transfers to Mexico.
Diego Luna ("Rogue One") and Michael Pena ("American Hustle") face off in a new "Narcos" saga set in Mexico. Source Netflix
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Don,
My partner and I have written a script that hasa a perfect part for you. In it, you would play the part of a lawyer with a derelict cousin. (I don't want to give it away online). The script is 116 pages and it is very clever and funny. Please let me know who I would need to send it to in order for it to pass muster to eventually get to you so that you can read it. We would be happy to sign any kind of hold harmless agreement or whatever is necessary to get it to you. This is not our first project. Trust me, the movie would be great with you in it.
Posted by Connie Bolte (2011-07-28) 3236