Sally Kellerman, who was Oscar nominated for her supporting role as Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in Robert Altman’s “Mash” feature film, died Thursday in Woodland Hills, Calif. She was 84.
Her publicist Alan Eichler confirmed her death, and her daughter Claire added that she had been suffering from dementia for the past five years.
Among her other roles were a cameo in Altman’s “The Player,” a professor in Rodney Dangerfield’s “Back to School” and a Starfleet officer in the “Star Trek” episode “Where No Man Has Gone Before.”
The willowy blonde actress with the characteristically throaty voice appeared in two Altman films in 1970; the other was the more experimental “Brewster McCloud,” in which she starred with Bud Cort and Michael Murphy. In this film, which did not have a conventional narrative, Kellerman played Louise, the mother of Cort’s bewinged character, Brewster.
She next starred opposite Alan Arkin...
Her publicist Alan Eichler confirmed her death, and her daughter Claire added that she had been suffering from dementia for the past five years.
Among her other roles were a cameo in Altman’s “The Player,” a professor in Rodney Dangerfield’s “Back to School” and a Starfleet officer in the “Star Trek” episode “Where No Man Has Gone Before.”
The willowy blonde actress with the characteristically throaty voice appeared in two Altman films in 1970; the other was the more experimental “Brewster McCloud,” in which she starred with Bud Cort and Michael Murphy. In this film, which did not have a conventional narrative, Kellerman played Louise, the mother of Cort’s bewinged character, Brewster.
She next starred opposite Alan Arkin...
- 2/24/2022
- by Carmel Dagan
- Variety Film + TV
Jonathan D. Krane, producer of the Look Who’s Talking series of films who had a long working relationship with John Travolta and was married to Oscar-nominated actress Sally Kellerman for 36 years died suddenly in his home on Monday, Kellerman has announced. He was 65. “So sorry to report the sudden passing on Monday of my beloved husband Jonathan D. Krane,” Kellerman said in a statement posted <a…...
- 8/7/2016
- Deadline
Jonathan D. Krane, who produced the babbling baby “Look Who’s Talking” films that starred John Travolta and Kirstie Alley, died suddenly in the Hollywood Hills home he shared with his wife, Oscar-nominated “M*A*S*H” actress Sally Kellerman. Krane was 65. “Thankfully our twins Jack and Hannah are both with me,” Kellerman wrote on her Facebook Page. “I am totally devastated.” Krane’s producing credits go back more than three decades to his first film, “Trail of the Pink Panther” starring Peter Sellers and directed by Blake Edwards — who he collaborated with on several more films, including “The Man Who Loved Women” with.
- 8/7/2016
- by Rosemary Rossi
- The Wrap
Jonathan D. Krane, who produced the Look Who's Talking films that starred John Travolta, Kirstie Alley and, in the first two comedies, Bruce Willis as the voice of a snarky toddler, has died. He was 65. Krane, the husband of Oscar-nominated M*A*S*H actress Sally Kellerman, died suddenly Monday in their home in the Hollywood Hills, her manager, Bruce Tufeld, told The Hollywood Reporter. "I am totally devastated," she wrote on her Facebook page. Krane also produced the action-packed Face/Off (1997), directed by John Woo, and Mike Nichols' election campaign movie Primary Colors (1998), still two more films
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- 8/7/2016
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Anchor Bay Films and K. Jam Media released the poster, trailer and images for the upcoming film “Father of Invention.” The film stars Kevin Spacey (“American Beauty,” “L.A. Confidential”), Heather Graham (“Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me,” “From Hell”), Camilla Belle (“10,000 BC,” “When a Stranger Calls”), Johnny Knoxville (“Jackass” films), John Stamos (“Full House,” “ER”), Craig Robinson (“Pineapple Express,” “Zack and Miri Make a Porno”) and Virginia Madsen (“Sideways,” “The Number 23”). Here is the official synopsis: Millionaire infomercial guru, Robert Axle (Spacey) loses everything when one of his inventions has a design flaw that accidentally chops off the fingers of thousands of customers. After serving eight years in prison, a disgraced Axle is released, and ready to redeem his name and rebuild his empire with a new innovation. However, Axle’s ex-wife (Madsen) has spent all of his money and moved into his house with her new husband (Robinson). Out of desperation,...
- 8/12/2011
- LRMonline.com
Two investment advisors at the heart of a phony tax shelter scheme which ensnarled Hollywood mogul Haim Saban among others pleaded guilty on Friday in Seattle to conspiracy and aiding in the filing of false tax returns.
Jeffrey Greenstein and his partner Charles Wilk, who headed the Quellos Group, had initially pleaded not guilty, but have now admitted the tax scheme they called Point generated some $9.6 billion in fake business losses to offset the capital gains of wealthy clients like Saban.
The government said it was cheated out of $240 million in taxes. The two men could get up to six years in prison, and no less than two years under their plea agreement.
In addition Greenstein has to pay the IRS $6.4 million and Wilk $600,000 on the day they are sentenced. In addition, prior to sentencing, they must address students at their former universities on ethics. Greenstein will speak at the...
Jeffrey Greenstein and his partner Charles Wilk, who headed the Quellos Group, had initially pleaded not guilty, but have now admitted the tax scheme they called Point generated some $9.6 billion in fake business losses to offset the capital gains of wealthy clients like Saban.
The government said it was cheated out of $240 million in taxes. The two men could get up to six years in prison, and no less than two years under their plea agreement.
In addition Greenstein has to pay the IRS $6.4 million and Wilk $600,000 on the day they are sentenced. In addition, prior to sentencing, they must address students at their former universities on ethics. Greenstein will speak at the...
- 9/10/2010
- by By Alex Ben Block
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Virginia Madsen will star opposite Kevin Spacey as his ex-wife in the indie comedy "Father of Invention."According to Variety, the film will be produced by Trigger Street Productions. Spacey and Dana Brunetti plus Jonathan Krane and Ken Barbet.Trent Cooper directs from a script he wrote with Krane and Nichole Beatty. Scott Lumpkin executive produces. "Father of Invention" centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns to discover his ex-wife has spent his fortune and remarried.Camilla Belle, Heather Graham and Craig Robison also star.
- 7/7/2009
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Virginia Madsen is going to star alongside Kevin Spacey in the indie comedy "Father of Invention" as his ex-wife.
The story, scripted by Trent Cooper, Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beatty, centers on a humble inventor who becomes an egomaniacal billionaire. He spends eight years in federal prison and loses it all when one of his inventions went wrong. Upon his return, he discovers his ex-wife has spent his fortune and remarried.
Camilla Belle, Heather Graham and Craig Robison are all on board.
Cooper will be directing, while Scott Lumpkin will exec produce. Spacey and Dana Brunetti will produce through their Trigger Streets Productions, according to Variety.
The story, scripted by Trent Cooper, Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beatty, centers on a humble inventor who becomes an egomaniacal billionaire. He spends eight years in federal prison and loses it all when one of his inventions went wrong. Upon his return, he discovers his ex-wife has spent his fortune and remarried.
Camilla Belle, Heather Graham and Craig Robison are all on board.
Cooper will be directing, while Scott Lumpkin will exec produce. Spacey and Dana Brunetti will produce through their Trigger Streets Productions, according to Variety.
- 7/7/2009
- icelebz.com
Virginia Madsen will star opposite Kevin Spacey as his ex-wife in indie comedy Father of Invention , reports Variety . Trent Cooper is directing from a script he wrote with Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beatty. The film centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns to discover his ex-wife has spent his fortune and remarried. Craig Robinson, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville and Camilla Belle also star.
- 7/7/2009
- Comingsoon.net
Virginia Madsenis set to star as Kevin Spacey's his ex-wife in "Father of Invention." The indie comedy is being produced by Spacey and Dana Brunuett's Trigger Street Prods. as well as Jonathan Krane and Ken Barbet. Trent Cooper directs from a script he wrote with Krane and Nichole Beatty. Tells of a once humble inventor who became a billionaire and then lost everything when one of his inventions goes wrong. After being thrown in a federal prison and serving eight years, he returns with a mission...
- 7/7/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
- At the beginning of every month, Ioncinema.com's "Tracking Shot" features a half dozen projects or so that are moments away from lensing and that we feel are worth signaling out. This July (2009), we are keeping tabs on Paul Scheuring's Americanized remake of the German film Das Experiment, Trent Cooper's third outing as a director with the comedy Father of Invention, David O. Russell puts the Nailed mess behind him to concentrate on The Fighter, Harold Becker starts filming Uma and Abigail in Michigan and David Gordon Green directs his second straight studio film in parts of the U.K/Ireland. *The Experiment Director & Screenwriter: Paul Scheuring Producer(s): Marty Adelstein, Jeanette Buerling , Bill Johnson, Maggie Monteith, Dawn Parouse Cast: Cam Gigandet, Elijah Wood, Adrien Brody , Forest Whitaker Filming in Iowa. *Father of Invention Director: Trent Cooper - Screenwriter: Cooper, Jonathan D. Krane, N. Beattie Rapaport Producer(s): Ken Barbet,
- 7/1/2009
- IONCINEMA.com
- With Shrink getting out of the theatrical gates later next month [Roadside Attractions - July 24th] its time for Trigger Street and Kevin Spacey to move into their next 'invention'. A peculiar foursome of players in Craig Robinson, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville and Camilla Belle have joined Father of Invention which according to THR begins lensing next week in New Orleans with Trent Cooper helming. While comedy is less flattering than drama for Spacey, his cred will receive a great boost starting with The Men Who Stare at Goats (Grant Heslov) and to be followed by Casino Jack (George Hickenlooper). Scripted by Cooper, Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beatty, this follows a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire (Spacey) who spends eight years in prison when one of his inventions goes awry. Upon release, he is seeks to rebuild his reputation and fortune but finds that easier than salvaging his relationship with his family. Robinson will play the
- 6/24/2009
- IONCINEMA.com
Imagine if criminal genius Lex Luthor had a family he actually cared about. Now imagine a movie where, instead of trying to kill Superman and take over the world, he tried to reconcile with those loved ones over his past misdeeds.
That’s what the premise of the upcoming comedy Father of Invention sounds like to us, although it probably doesn’t help that Kevin Spacey, who recently played Lex Luthor in Superman Returns, is among the ensemble cast. Spacey plays an inventor-turned-billionaire and world-class egotist who serves a prison term after one of his inventions (Let’s guess which one it was: Giant robot? Orbiting death ray beam? Super-intelligent android with a heart made of Kryptonite?) goes crazy.
After being released from the slammer, the character tries to rebuild his fortune as well as repair his fractured relationship with family members—the latter proving much trickier. According to The Hollywood Reporter,...
That’s what the premise of the upcoming comedy Father of Invention sounds like to us, although it probably doesn’t help that Kevin Spacey, who recently played Lex Luthor in Superman Returns, is among the ensemble cast. Spacey plays an inventor-turned-billionaire and world-class egotist who serves a prison term after one of his inventions (Let’s guess which one it was: Giant robot? Orbiting death ray beam? Super-intelligent android with a heart made of Kryptonite?) goes crazy.
After being released from the slammer, the character tries to rebuild his fortune as well as repair his fractured relationship with family members—the latter proving much trickier. According to The Hollywood Reporter,...
- 6/24/2009
- CinemaSpy
Craig Robinson, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville and Camilla Belle will star opposite Kevin Spacey in "Father of Invention," an ensemble comedy that Spacey is independently producing via his Trigger Street banner.
The story follows a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire (Spacey) who spends eight years in prison when one of his inventions goes awry. Upon release, he is seeks to rebuild his reputation and fortune but finds that easier than salvaging his relationship with his family.
Robinson will play the husband of the former billionaire's ex-wife who now lives in his house and drives his car and helps Spacey get back on his feet after he gets out of prison.
Belle will play his daughter, a social worker hesitant to trust her father, while Graham is her lesbian roommate who sleeps with the father. Knoxville will play a store manager who hires Spacey's character after his prison stint.
Dana Brunetti, Jonathan Krane...
The story follows a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire (Spacey) who spends eight years in prison when one of his inventions goes awry. Upon release, he is seeks to rebuild his reputation and fortune but finds that easier than salvaging his relationship with his family.
Robinson will play the husband of the former billionaire's ex-wife who now lives in his house and drives his car and helps Spacey get back on his feet after he gets out of prison.
Belle will play his daughter, a social worker hesitant to trust her father, while Graham is her lesbian roommate who sleeps with the father. Knoxville will play a store manager who hires Spacey's character after his prison stint.
Dana Brunetti, Jonathan Krane...
- 6/23/2009
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Craig Robinson, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville and Camilla Belle will star opposite Kevin Spacey in Father of Invention , an ensemble comedy that Spacey is independently producing via his Trigger Street production company, says The Hollywood Reporter . The story follows a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire (Spacey) who spends eight years in prison when one of his inventions goes awry. Upon release, he is seeks to rebuild his reputation and fortune but finds that easier than salvaging his relationship with his family. Trent Cooper is directing from a script he wrote with Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beatty. Production begins this week in New Orleans...
- 6/23/2009
- Comingsoon.net
Kevin Spacey is going indie in the upcoming comedy "Father of Invention." The Oscar winner will star in the project, which will be directed by "Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector" helmer Trent Cooper.
The story, written by Cooper, Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie, centers on a humble inventor that turns into an egomaniacal billionaire. He loses all his fortune when one of his inventions goes horribly wrong. He must rebuild his life after being released from prison.
As per Variety, the actor will be producing along with his Trigger Street Productions partner Dana Brunetti. Krane and Ken Barbet will co-produce, while Scott Lumpkin exec produces.
Spacey has three films lined-up for this year. He has lent his voice in the sci-fi thriller "Moon," which will be distributed in June; he joins an ensemble cast in the indie drama "Shrink;" and he will star alongside George Clooney in the novel-based...
The story, written by Cooper, Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie, centers on a humble inventor that turns into an egomaniacal billionaire. He loses all his fortune when one of his inventions goes horribly wrong. He must rebuild his life after being released from prison.
As per Variety, the actor will be producing along with his Trigger Street Productions partner Dana Brunetti. Krane and Ken Barbet will co-produce, while Scott Lumpkin exec produces.
Spacey has three films lined-up for this year. He has lent his voice in the sci-fi thriller "Moon," which will be distributed in June; he joins an ensemble cast in the indie drama "Shrink;" and he will star alongside George Clooney in the novel-based...
- 4/2/2009
- icelebz.com
Kevin Spacey will star in and produce the indie comedy "Father of Invention." Trent Cooper (Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector) will direct from a script he penned with Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie. Story centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns bankrupt, homeless and determined to rebuild his reputation and fortune. Spacey has several films in the can, including "Men Who Stare at Goats," alongside George Clooney; "Telstar"; and "Shrink."...
- 4/1/2009
- WorstPreviews.com
Kevin Spacey will star in and as well as produce "Father of Invention," an indie comedy helmed by Trent Cooper. Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie wrote the script alongside Cooper which tells of a once humble inventor who became a billionaire and then lost everything when one of his inventions goes wrong. After being thrown in a federal prison and serving eight years, he returns with a mission to regain his fortune and his respectable name. Spacey produces with his Trigger Street Productions parter Dana Brunetti. Spacey was last seen in "21" alongside Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Aaron Yoo, Liza Lapira, Laurence Fishburne and Jack McGee. ...
- 4/1/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Kevin Spacey will star in and produce the indie comedy Father of Invention , reports Variety . Trent Cooper ( Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector ) will direct from a script he wrote with Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie. The story centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns bankrupt, homeless and determined to rebuild his reputation and fortune. Trigger Street Productions' Spacey and Dana Brunetti are producing alongside Krane ( Swordfish ) and Ken Barbet. Scott Lumpkin executive produces.
- 4/1/2009
- Comingsoon.net
Kevin Spacey is set to star in indie comedy Father of Invention, as a bankrupt billionaire - well, former billionaire presumably - a role that seems extremely timely in this credit-crunched era.The plot sees Spacey play a once humble inventor who turned egomaniac when his creations finally took off. But he loses everything when one of his inventions goes horribly awry, and after eight years in federal prison, he is released, homeless, penniless but determined to rebuild his fortune. Does this sound like the beginning of Superman Returns to anyone else? The plot better not see him moving in on a dying heiress.Trent Cooper of, er, Larry The Cable Guy: Health Inspector fame will direct, after writing the script with Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie. Spacey will produce as well as starring.
- 4/1/2009
- EmpireOnline
Kevin Spacey will star in and as well as produce "Father of Invention," an indie comedy helmed by Trent Cooper. Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie wrote the script alongside Cooper which tells of a once humble inventor who became a billionaire and then lost everything when one of his inventions goes wrong. After being thrown in a federal prison and serving eight years, he returns with a mission to regain his fortune and his respectable name. Spacey produces with his Trigger Street Productions parter Dana Brunetti. Spacey was last seen in "21" alongside Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth...
- 4/1/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Kevin Spacey will star in and as well as produce "Father of Invention," an indie comedy helmed by Trent Cooper. Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie wrote the script alongside Cooper which tells of a once humble inventor who became a billionaire and then lost everything when one of his inventions goes wrong. After being thrown in a federal prison and serving eight years, he returns with a mission to regain his fortune and his respectable name. Spacey produces with his Trigger Street Productions parter Dana Brunetti. Spacey was last seen in "21" alongside Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth...
- 4/1/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
With so many projects coming our way from Kevin Spacey, why not one more? Returning to comedy, Spacey will star in and produce Father of Invention.
Kevin Spacey for Father of Invention
Directed by Trent Cooper off a script by Jonathan Krane, Nichole Beattie and himself, Father of Invention centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns bankrupt, homeless and determined to rebuild his reputation and fortune.
Though it has Spacey at the forefront, the indie comedy does not have a production start as of yet.
Kevin Spacey for Father of Invention
Directed by Trent Cooper off a script by Jonathan Krane, Nichole Beattie and himself, Father of Invention centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns bankrupt, homeless and determined to rebuild his reputation and fortune.
Though it has Spacey at the forefront, the indie comedy does not have a production start as of yet.
- 4/1/2009
- www.canmag.com
Posted by Brian Brooks / indieWIRE on May 22, 2007 Oscar-nominated actress Sally Kellerman ("Mash") and producer Jonathan Krane take a respite on the balcony overlooking the Mediterranean in Cannes Monday afternoon. Krane recently partnered with "Gods and Monsters" producer Beau Rogers to form The Edge, a new film financing and production company that plans to produce and distribute 10 to 15 films per year for the next...
- 5/22/2007
- AMC News: Film Festivals
Producers Jonathan D. Krane and Beau Rogers will begin production in the summer on the mob thriller Unmade Man through the Edge, their new financing, production and distribution company. The film, written by written by Paul Borghese, Andrew Weiss and Catherine Gigante-Brown, will follow the rise and fall of Staten Island street criminal who joins the mob. Joshua Kagan, in association with URL Prods., John Sherman and William DeMeo also will serve as producers.
Hollywood star John Travolta has fired his manager and film producer Jonathan Krane. Travolta's publicist confirmed on Thursday the two has parted ways and Krane would not be listed in the credits for Travolta's forthcoming project Basic. Travolta's career has been waning in recent years with a series of flops such as Domestic Disturbance, Battlefield Earth and The General's Daughter. Krane made a deal with Travolta after the Look Who's Talking trilogy in the early 1990s. Reports say Krane was never paid as a manager, but took production credit on each movie Travolta starred in.
Retraction and Apology: On April 1, 2002, WENN reported actor John Travolta had fired his manager Jonathan Krane. The item suggested Travolta was unhappy with his long-time producing partner after poor box office returns on their joint projects Domestic Disturbance, Battlefield Earth and The General's Daughter. However, we have been informed the decision to end their managerial and producing partnership was a mutual, amicable decision by both parties. Also The General's Daughter returned a healthy $100 million turnover at the US box office upon its 1999 release, which cannot be constituted as a flop. We apologize to Jonathan Krane for any offense caused. -WENN Editors, May 2, 2007...
Retraction and Apology: On April 1, 2002, WENN reported actor John Travolta had fired his manager Jonathan Krane. The item suggested Travolta was unhappy with his long-time producing partner after poor box office returns on their joint projects Domestic Disturbance, Battlefield Earth and The General's Daughter. However, we have been informed the decision to end their managerial and producing partnership was a mutual, amicable decision by both parties. Also The General's Daughter returned a healthy $100 million turnover at the US box office upon its 1999 release, which cannot be constituted as a flop. We apologize to Jonathan Krane for any offense caused. -WENN Editors, May 2, 2007...
- 4/1/2002
- WENN
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