Famous Faces on"The New Addams Family" (Season One) {Part 1}
In a wonderful homage and an updated-for-the-90's version of the original Addams Family show. All the gang is here: Couisin Itt, Gomez, Grandmama, Lurch, Morticia, Pugsley, Thing, Uncle Fester and Wednesday. They're still spooky, and they still freak out the innocent people who cross their path with the family's macabre shenanigans.
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He had that same genuine likability factor, owned that same trademark lantern jaw and was just as appealing and gifted as his older brother, Dick Van Dyke, but, for decades, Jerry Van Dyke bore the brunt of his brother's overwhelming shadow.
Six years younger than brother Dick, the comic actor was born on July 27, 1931, in Danville, Illinois. Raised there, the crew cut blond showed an aptitude for clowning in high school. His stand-up comedy venues first took the form of dives and strip clubs throughout the Deep South in which his banjo-playing became an intricate part of the routine. At one point, Jerry was a regular on the Playboy club circuit. He then set his sights on the top showrooms in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and Atlantic City and became a dependable opening act.
Jerry's early career should have been rightfully interrupted when he joined the Air Force in 1952. He, instead, kept the troops laughing by performing in Special Services shows. Winning a military talent contest actually earned him a couple of appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) (aka "The Ed Sullivan Show") and resulting TV exposure. Following his tour of duty, he nabbed variety appearances and a regular comic relief role on The Judy Garland Show (1963). He found comic acting parts as well on TV. Like brother Dick, who was a huge TV star by this time, Jerry also did a stint emceeing a game show. In Jerry's case, it was Picture This (1963).
Ever the hapless klutz and happy-go-lucky stammerer, Jerry built up his TV reputation in the early 60s. He turned down the title role in Gilligan's Island (1964), which he rightfully deemed inane, but instead chose the equally silly My Mother the Car (1965). It proved to be a detrimental career move. While "Gilligan" became a surprise hit that still runs in syndication four decades later, Jerry had to live down starring in one of the most lambasted sitcoms of all time. Truthfully, the two shows were on an equal (sub)par with each other. It was just a cruel luck of the draw that Jerry ended up biting the bullet while Gilligan's Bob Denver found cult celebrity. Jerry's subsequent two series were also one seasoners with Accidental Family (1967), a sitcom in which he more or less played himself (a nightclub comedian), and Headmaster (1970), a drama starring Andy Griffith in which he played a physical education coach. Neither did much for his career. A promising co-star role with Griffith in the film Angel in My Pocket (1969) also went nowhere. Over the years, Jerry has appeared as a guest star on a number of brother Dick's shows, including the classic The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) in which he played, of course, Dick's brother.
The genially dim character "George Utley" on Bob Newhart's 1980s series was originally created for Jerry but Tom Poston assumed the part. Good fortune finally smiled on Jerry when he won the hapless role of "Luther Van Dam", a role that capped his long career, on Coach (1989). He earned four consecutive Emmy nominations and a steady paycheck for eight seasons. His seesaw struggle and survival after nearly five decades truly paid off this time, and only proves his love for the business.
Nearing the millennium, Jerry was seen frequently on the smaller screen. In addition to guesting on such shows as "The New Addams Family," "The District," "Diagnosis Murder," "My Name Is Earl," "Committed" and "Raising Hope," the veteran actor played the regular roles as grandpa types in the sitcom fantasies Teen Angel (1997) and You Wish (1997); had the recurring grandparent role of Big Jimmy Hughes in the comedy series Yes, Dear (2000) and ended his career as a grandpa in the established sitcom The Middle (2009) starring Patricia Heaton and Neil Flynn.
In later years, Jerry spent much of his time at a ranch in Arkansas where he lived with his second wife, the former Shirley Jones (not the singer/actress), and raised cattle. Tragedy struck in 1991 when one of his three children, Kelly Van Dyke, a substance abuser, took her own life. On the sly, one could also find Jerry at the poker table as part of ESPN tournaments. He died in Arkansas on January 5, 2018, aged 86.The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 1
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"The Burglar"- Actor
- Stunts
Rob Deleeuw (born in 1975) is an actor from Montreal, Quebec. Rob started acting when he was 11 with The Rathbone Theater Company in Montreal. He continued on stage with a number of theatre groups finally formalizing his training with the Atlantic Theatre Company in New York 1994-1998. Rob landed a role in an independent feature, shooting in Vancouver in 1998 and decided to move there. Since 1998, Rob has appeared in 21 feature films with 25 Guest Star Television appearances. Rob played in the Oscar winning movie Spotlight alongside Mark Ruffalo. Notable television credits include the starring role in IFC's The Business and recurring roles in Fargo and Orphan Black. Rob is living in Toronto with his family.The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 1
Halloween with the Addams Family (19 Oct. 1998)
"Bully" (as Rob de Leeuw)- Robert Moloney is a professional actor based in Vancouver, Canada. Known for his versatility, Robert maintains a busy career in film, television, and theatre. Originally from Calgary AB, Robert started acting in High School (Sir Winston Churchill), before moving to Vancouver to study drama at the prestigious Studio 58 Theatre School. He began working immediately upon graduating in popular television shows like The X-Files (1993), The Outer Limits (1995), and Stargate SG-1 (1997). In his 20 year career, Robert has had the Honor to work with some of the best actors and directors in the business, including Leonardo DiCaprio in The Revenant (2015), William H. Macy in Door to Door (2002), Robert Altman in Killer App (1998) (a pilot for FOX), Mark Rydell in Masters of Science Fiction (2007), Zach Snyder in Man of Steel (2013), and Alejandro Gonzales Inarritu, (The Revenant). His work has taken him across Canada and as far away as Australia where he shot the Dr. Who spin-off, K9 (2009). He has been nominated for a Leo award for the MOW Christmas on Chestnut Street (2006) and for two Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards - winning for his portrayal of Steve in Clybourne Park, (Arts Club Theatre). In his down time, Robert is an avid downhill skier, urban cyclist, cigar lover and social and environmental activist. And he is very much in love with his girlfriend Julie Lynn Mortensen.The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 1
Halloween with the Addams Family (19 Oct. 1998)
"Ed" - Actor
- Producer
- Director
Christopher Shyer was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, to Shirley Hannah Marie, a cosmetician and Dennis Lemoine Johnston, a mechanic. The youngest of 6 children, and a nomad since he was 9, Shyer made his Canadian television debut in "Riverdale" (1997), CBC's answer to the long running Soap Opera, "Coronation Street" and in the following year he starred in the feature film "The Falling" which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (1998)
A Dual US Citizen, and British Ancestral Visa holder, he has been a professional actor for over 30+ years now, doing theatre, film and television, in both Canada and the United States. His favorite stage roles include: Rev. Shannon in "Night of the Iguana", Daniel in "The Good Life" by Daniel Brooks (LA Premiere), Sam in "Mamma Mia" (Broadway), Per Se in "Curvy Widow" by Bobby Goldman (Off-Broadway), and Joseph Smith in "The Book of Mormon" (National Tour). He has over 70 film/television credits to his name, including Clint Eastwood's "J.Edgar", "Fierce People" with Diane Lane, "Madam Secretary" (CBS), "the Blacklist" (NBC) and "Two Sentence Horror Stories" (CW Network).
As an Independent self producing producer, Shyer co-produced a Theatre Festival in Canada, featuring Tennessee Williams' "Night of the Iguana" and "Summer and Smoke" in 2004. Executive Produced and Co-Directed a production of "The Wild Party" in Vancouver, BC in 2010, and "City of Angels" at Performance Works in 2017. He' s also produced Charity Fundraising Concerts for the Stanley Park Ecology Society, Broadway Cares, Abzyme Research Foundation, and Sheppard Pratt Mental Health System. After attending Sheridan College, he has studied and continues to work with Deena Levy, Larry Moss, Lesly Kahn, and Bob Krakower.
Christopher was a co-producer of the Shocking Buckwheat Pictures award-winning short "Awkward" in 2008 and produced "Stupid Chainsaw Tricks" for the 2010 Crazy 8s Film Fest, and won the 2003 Leo Award for best lead performance in "The Invitation", and was nominated for a Jessie award for his work in "El Salvador" by Rafael Lima.The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 2
Deadbeat Relatives (20 Oct. 1998)
"Vlad Addams"- Actor
- Location Management
- Casting Department
Martin Novotny grew up in the suburbs of Vancouver, BC. He first started performing in high school musical theater, and went on to study Biology & English to become a public school teacher. He then returned to acting & training, and connecting with the Meisner technique. Career highlights include multiple stage, TV & film credits, and working with Frank Oz as a series regular on ABC's sitcom The Funkhousers.The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 1
Halloween with the Addams Family (19 Oct. 1998)
"Grim Reaper"- Alicia Thorgrimsson is known for Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), Da Vinci's Inquest (1998) and Stargate SG-1 (1997).The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 1
Halloween with the Addams Family (19 Oct. 1998)
"Female Yuppy" - Actor
- Stunts
- Soundtrack
John DeSantis was born on 13 November 1973 in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor, known for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003), Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007) and The 13th Warrior (1999)."Lurch" (as John De Santis)
The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 1
Halloween with the Addams Family (19 Oct. 1998)
The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 2
Deadbeat Relatives (20 Oct. 1998)- Actress
- Writer
- Director
Ellie Anne Harvie is a Canadian actress who portrayed Morticia on The New Addams Family. This role was originally portrayed by American actress Carolyn Jones. Later, she starred as Dr. Lindsey Novak in Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis.
Harvie was the youngest of five children born into a U.S. Air Force family. They eventually settled in Saskatchewan and Harvie later attended the University of Manitoba, where she earned a degree in political studies. After graduating, Harvie moved to Vancouver with her family in 1987, where she took up a two-year course at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre School.
Her love of stand-up comedy and improv led to extra work in TheatreSports. After training at the Vancouver Playhouse Acting School, Harvie embarked on years of theatre touring British Columbia's schools with "Greenthumb Theatre", performing in scads of Fringe Festivals and then the big stages.
As part of the Vancouver TheatreSports team, Harvie won the 1995 Just for Laughs Improv Tournament championship held in Montreal, beating competitors from across the world. Harvie also appeared in Cupid, The X-Files, Nightscream and The 6th Day. She received a Gold medal in CBC's 1998 Improv Olympics and a Gemini nomination for Best Comedy Performance in a Series or Special. She also took over from Wendie Malick as Burdine Maxwell from the second TV season of Bratz.
On Nov. 24, 2012 Harvie hosted the inaugural UBCP/ACTRA Awards, which aims to honor acting talent in British Columbia."Morticia Addams"
The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 1
Halloween with the Addams Family (19 Oct. 1998)
The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 2
Deadbeat Relatives (20 Oct. 1998)- Actor
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Glenn Taranto was born on 27 January 1959 in Hackensack, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The New Addams Family (1998), Stolen (2009) and Mafia: Definitive Edition (2020)."Gomez Addams"
The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 1
Halloween with the Addams Family (19 Oct. 1998)
The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 2
Deadbeat Relatives (20 Oct. 1998)- Steven Fox was born in 1966 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is an actor, known for The New Addams Family (1998) and The 10th Annual YTV Achievement Awards (1999)."Thing"
The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 1
Halloween with the Addams Family (19 Oct. 1998)
The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 2
Deadbeat Relatives (20 Oct. 1998) - Nicole Fugere was born on 25 September 1986 in Milwaukie, Oregon, USA. She is an actress, known for The New Addams Family (1998), Things I Never Told You (1996) and Addams Family Reunion (1998)."Wednesday Addams"
The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 1
Halloween with the Addams Family (19 Oct. 1998)
The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 2
Deadbeat Relatives (20 Oct. 1998) - In her mid-teens she sang leading roles in musicals at Richmond High School and also sang in a girls' choir organised by Burton Kurth; in the early 1940s she studied voice with in turn Mignon Duke Gidy, Avis Phillips, and Phylis Inglis and piano with Phyllis Schuldt. She appeared at TUTS for the first time in a 1946 production of Robin Hood and subsequently played leads in more than 20 TUTS productions until 1960; she is best remembered for the role of Mrs Anna in The King and I. Phillips' radio career began in 1948 with a CBC Vancouver light classical series and has included regular appearances 1953-65 on the CBC's 'Leicester Square to Broadway'; variety work in 1955 on the BBC; solo, recital, and folksong performances on the CBC; and many British Columbia school broadcasts 1970-2. On CBC TV she sang Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus in 1954, co-starred 1956-7 with Ernie Prentice on 'Lolly-too-dum,' and was hostess 1965-7 for 'Bazaar.' Phillips has performed at the Vancouver International Festival and with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and has appeared in Vancouver Opera productions (Flora in La Traviata, 1961; Nicklausse in Tales of Hoffmann, 1961; Clotilde in Norma, 1963; Vera Boronell in The Consul, 1964; Zulma in The Italian Girl in Algiers, 1965; and the Witch in Hansel and Gretel, 1966). She has performed in musical comedy throughout Canada - on tour (1967) with One Hundred Years of Musical Comedy, at the 1968 and 1969 Charlottetown Festival; in Anne of Green Gables and Johnny Belinda, and at Winnipeg's Rainbow Stage in Fiddler on the Roof (1971). She sang locally in Theatre-in-the-Park productions of The Sound of Music (1974) and Fiddler on the Roof (1975), while studying 1972-6 at the University of British Columbia. As an actress she has played many roles at Bastion Theatre, Victoria, and the Arts Club Theatre, Vancouver, and has also appeared at Persephone Theatre, Saskatoon and at Citadel Theatre, Edmonton. In the first Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Co season (1963) she appeared as Mme Dubonnet in The Boy Friend and has continued to act for that company over the years. She has been in over 40 Canadian and US movies, some of them feature films and the others made for television. In 1962 Phillips married the actor, writer, and librettist Peter Haworth, who has collaborated with Leonard Wilson, Healey Willan, and the English composer Robert Simpson."Grandmama Addams"
The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 1
Halloween with the Addams Family (19 Oct. 1998)
The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 2
Deadbeat Relatives (20 Oct. 1998) - Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Michael Roberds was born on January 18, 1964 in Langley City, British Columbia, Canada. He began reading by the age of three. Roberds performed the role of Big Bird in the school play "Christmas on Sesame Street" at age five. He entertained his neighbors by reading them jokes at parties and quickly grew to enjoy the attention. Throughout his school career, he was active in theatre productions and began acting professionally in 1987 when he did his first television commercial for GM. He writes and performs sketches for David Chalk's Computer Show, in addition to roles on the mystery drama series Strange Luck and in "Ernest Goes to School" starring Jim Varney. He starred on Fox Family's "The New Addams Family" as Uncle Fester. His television guest appearances include Da Vinci's City Hall and Police Academy. Roberds is also a member of the comedy troupe "Almost Midnight"."Uncle Fester"
The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 1
Halloween with the Addams Family (19 Oct. 1998)
The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 2
Deadbeat Relatives (20 Oct. 1998)- Actor
- Soundtrack
Brody Smith was born on 18 August 1989 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor, known for Rat Race (2001), PC and the Web (2001) and The New Addams Family (1998)."Pugsley Addams"
The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 1
Halloween with the Addams Family (19 Oct. 1998)
The New Addams Family: Season 1, Episode 2
Deadbeat Relatives (20 Oct. 1998)