Dennis christopher, dennis quaid, daniel stern, jackie earle haley, barbara barrie, paul dooley, robyn douglass, hart. The saga of an american family, which earned a pulitzer prize in 1976, and then became a very successful television miniseries in 1977. Breaking away i have recently read the fantastic dividing line series by this author, and it seemed the next thing to do was start this series. See all books authored by alex haley, including the autobiography of malcolm x, and roots, and more on. After disappearing from acting for 15 years, haley is the epitome of the hollywood comeback, resurrecting his career. Breaking away stars reunite after 35 years bicycling. Jackie earle haley wasnt the problem in the nightmare on. See the full list of breaking away cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more.
Jack jackie earle haley born july 14, 1961 is an american movie, television, stage, and voice actor who is known for his roles in little children, nightmare on elm street, watchmen, human target, dark shadows, lincoln, london has fallen and alita. Fans of breaking away 1979 might remember jackie earle haley as moocher. While appearing at san diego comiccon last month, esteemed character actor jackie earle haley spoke to screen rant about the unique experience of filming on robert rodriguezs upcoming alita. Following a career boost from terrence malicks taste for unknown female leads, haley bennett is moving on to kristy, the psychological thriller from the weinstein company. This week saw both the debut on bbc4 of a starstudded miniseries based on alex haleys roots, and the 25th anniversary of haleys death on 10 february 1992. Breaking away is dated, but at the same time its not, said haley, who played moocher. Jackie earle haley simple english wikipedia, the free. It was created by steve tesich, who wrote the original film, and the films director peter yates served as executive producer. It follows a group of four male teenagers in bloomington, indiana, who have recently graduated from high school. Briggs at nahant, massachusetts on february 1, 1898, when jack was almost six months old he had one. Establishing himself from child actor to adult academy awardnominee, he is perhaps best known for his roles as moocher in breaking away, kelly leak in the bad news bears, pedophile ronnie mcgorvey in little children, the vigilante rorschach in watchmen, as horror icon. Alex haleys first notable work was as editor of the autobiography of malcolm x. Jack earle haley born july 14, 1961 is an american actor. Dennis quaid, whose characters best days were back in high school, said the film accurately.
Its jackie earle haley here to answer questions about my directorial debut, criminal activities, which comes out in select theaters, vod, and itunes on friday, the 20th. Dennis christopher as dave, jackie earle haley as moocher, daniel stern. Last weeks biggest horror news was that new line cinema aka the house that freddy built is moving forward with a remake of wes cravens seminal classic a nightmare on elm street, the studio intent on rebooting the hit franchise for a second time. Dennis christopher, dennis quaid, jackie earle haley, barbara barrie, hart bockner, daniel stern, paul dooley, amy wright, p. See more ideas about jackie earle haley, human target and mark valley. Ruth haley barton audio books, best sellers, author bio. Ralph norman in his bid to win the gop nomination for the 5th congressional district seat. An adaptation of popular 1990s scifi anime series battle angel alita, the film. Alex haley 19211992 rose to fame with two books, the autobiography of malcolm x 1965 and roots 1976, the basis of a miniseries viewed by as many as million. Jackie earle haley was born on july 14, 1961 in northridge, california, usa as jack earle haley.
His earliest roles included moocher in breaking away 1979 and kelly leak in the bad news bears 1976, the bad news bears in breaking training 1977 and the bad news bears go to japan 1978. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about jackie earle haleys early life, career and personal life. Alex haleys most popular book is the autobiography of malcolm x. His earliest roles included moocher in breaking away 1979 and kelly leak in the bad news bears. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading roots. Battle angel haley was born on july 14, 1961 in northridge, california.
Jackie earle haley began his career in the movie industry as a child actor. Alex haley in collaboration with my haley roots author. In his preteen years, haley earned his living as a tv commercial actor and voiceover artist he voiced the son on hannabarberas animated all in the family clone wait till your father gets home. Alex haley in collaboration with my haley publisher. His many credits include playing kelly leak, the motorcycle bad boy and longball hitter. Moocher jackie earle haley and mike dennis quaid spend their posthigh school days in. Here you will find the most uptodate 92 success facts, information, and much more. Dennis christopher, dennis quaid, daniel stern, jackie earle haley. Breaking away is a 1979 american coming of age comedydrama film produced and directed by peter yates and written by steve tesich. Amcs preacher adaptation has enlisted oscar nominee jackie earle haley to play an iconic character from the graphic novel haley has been tapped for a sixepisode arc on the upcoming amc drama. Jackie earle haley news, breaking stories, videos and. My haley is the author of the treason of mary louvestre. Putnams sons, one of the most distinguished oldline publishers in the business.
They changed the way white and black america viewed each other and the countrys history. Alex haley books list of books by author alex haley. Stars dennis quaid, jackie earle haley and dennis christopher will gather for the gala at a bicycle conference. Ruth haley barton doctor of divinity, northern baptist theological seminary is founder of the transforming center, a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of pastors, christian leaders and the congregations and organizations they serve. In this photo, hes the second guy from the left, posing with costars dennis christopher, daniel stern and dennis quaid. Find the latest jackie earle haley news, videos and more from consequence of sound, your goto place for music, film, and tv news. Breaking away is not just about the damage done but also moving on and at long last finding happiness. Breaking away is a 1979 american coming of age comedydrama film produced and directed. She is the widow of alex haley, the author of the autobiography of malcolm x and roots. July 14, 1961 starting out as a kid actor at the age of five, jackie earle haley made appearances on several of the top tv series of the early 1970s, including.
The american film institute ranked breaking away as one of the. The saga of an american family kindle edition by haley, alex. Jackie earle haley 92 success facts everything you need. The career of jackie earle haley should be inspirational for any former child star or outofwork actor. Decades before their daughter surprised the nation by becoming governor of south carolina, nikki haleys parents had. Jackie earle haley jackie earle haley, movies, sketches, films, film books. Jackie earle haley biography and filmography jackie. Breaking away cast dennis quaid, daniel stern, daniel christopher, jackie earle. Nikki haley backs ralph norman in race for south carolina. He is an actor and director, known for watchmen 2009, little children 2006 and a nightmare on elm street 2010. This first biography of haley follows him from his.
Breaking away news newspapers books scholar jstor april 2011 learn how and when to remove this template. The story, about african slaves brought to america, was based on haleys search into his own ancestry. Breaking away 1979 jackie earle haley as moocher imdb. Upcoming, new, and past jackie earle haley movies, tv shows, tv movies, appearances, specials, and more plus, a biography, news, awards, and nominations. Jackie earle haley latest news consequence of sound.
Jackie earle haley is an american actor best known to television audiences for his role as guerrero in the actiion series human target, from 20102011. Vanguard press, 1976 2006 30th anniversary edition alex haleys roots is the monumental twocentury drama of kunta kinte and the six generations who came after him. The film stars dennis christopher, dennis quaid, daniel stern, jackie earle haley, barbara barrie, paul dooley, and robyn douglass. Gallery books to publish an investigative book about whitney houston and bobbi kristina.
The making of the author of the two most important works in black culture in the twentieth century. It was just five years ago that freddy returned to the big screen for their first attempt at a reboot, and the results, in so many words. The saga of an american family paperback may 3, 2016. Three key castmembers of the iconic 1979 film classic breaking away are coming. Dennis christopher dennis quaid daniel stern and jackie earle haley are fantastic in their early roles. Breaking away cast reuniting in las vegas to celebrate. His father was a waiter by trade, and later a ships steward. It is difficult to think of two 20thcentury books by one author that have had as much influence on american culture when they were published as alex haleys monumental bestsellers, the autobiography of malcolm x 1965, and roots 1976. But fans will be seeing a lot more of the academy awardnominated actor soon, on both the big and small screen. Books by alex haley author of the autobiography of malcolm x. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Breaking away is a 1980 american comedydrama television series that was based on the 1979 film of the same name. My haley, wife of alex haley, releases her first novel. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The former watchmen star was recently cast as odin quincannon in a recurring role in amcs upcoming preacher adaptation. This book is your ultimate resource for jackie earle haley. With dennis christopher, dennis quaid, daniel stern, jackie earle haley. Shot entirely on location in indiana, breaking away is a sweet look at the cusp of adulthood in a small midwest town coming to grips with the fact that it must get serious about life. Alex haley has 42 books on goodreads with 501748 ratings. Jackie earle haley did mocap for alita screen rant. Cycling enthusiast dave dennis christopher adopts an italian persona in the hopes of winning an upcoming bicycle race and a college coed. Its an ama, so if you have questions about watchmen, nightmare on elm street, little children, or whatever ask away. Why there were no watchmen sequels, according to jackie. Both wrote a number of memorable novels chronicling the. Lieutenant putnam and the barbary pirates late in 2012 my agent jim hornfischer was tending his trot line of editors in new york, and was conversing with the legendary nita taublib of g.
He has been married to amelia cruz since august 6, 2004. Forester and patrick obrian were acknowledged grand masters of adventure fiction set on the high seas. Apparently, there was one big stumbling block stood between the world and the further cinematic adventures of watchmens universe. Barrie, haley and ashton reprised their roles in the prequel series. Establishing himself from child actor to adult academy awardnominee, he is. Jackie earle haley biography, photos, news, movies. Jackie earle haley bio, facts, family famous birthdays. A smalltown boy obsessed with the italian cycling team vies for the affections of a college girl. Todd marinovich, former nfl and cfl quarterback about the author patrick osullivan was the ohl and chl rookie of the year in 2002 and the ahl rookie of the year in 2005.
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