St. John's Confidential File

HELLO AMERICA!—If “survival of the fittest” means anything at all it definitely represents the life and times of actor, writer, stuntman Marty Kove. Having met him during the early 1970s, I quickly learned what a determined man he was to sustain himself in this business of films, television and entertainment in general.  Caching up with Marty is always interesting,...

HELLO AMERICA!—It was in the early 1970s when I first met Stephanie Powers. It was one of those small Tinseltown gatherings of working actors and other performer-types. In other words, it wasn’t one of those affairs that made you feel out of place, the idea that you were one of the guests spoke for itself.  Reminding Stephanie of that...

HELLO AMERICA!—When an actor who represented true artistry dies, it is always a shock, even though it’s the way of life itself. Remembering all the special moments you watched or observed them delivering their magic, you want it never to end; after all they represent our gods on Mount Olympus.  This is how I felt when reading a notice...

HELLO AMERICA!—Usually it is the actor who lives a life of drama that attracts millions of fans. For example high-powered actors like Jimmy Cagney and George Raft were idols of millions of young film-goers and they never let you down at a Saturday matinee. Now we have Sean Stewart a young actor fromTexaswho will rock your world with his...

HELLO AMERICA!—It is so rare as well as exciting when you meet young creative film makers who are able to ignore the glitz and look at the industry weather it is film or television in a very realistic way. Christopher Paul Robinson happens to be one of those new faces who will no doubt have a long life as...

HELLO AMERICA!—The theme of the evening was “Dance to Wellness,” and that theme was carried through with considerable panache, as the energetic ensemble of 19 dancers from the Debbie Allen Dance Academy took to the floor and impressed an enthusiastic audience of Yo San University supporters at the Pacific Design Center (PDC) recently.  With their flowing gymnastic and emotionally...

HELLO AMERICA!—It was great chatting with Freda Payne, my friend of many years who seems to be just as busy now in her career than ever before. “I can’t stand just sitting back and watching life go by,” she laughed. “I’ve been working in show business as a professional since I was fifteen years old and I’ve loved every...

HELLO AMERICA!—Get use to seeing the name Ceri Bethan! She's a young, beautiful British actress who is being noticed by some of the most important producers and directors in the industry. If you loved Jean Simmons and Audrey Hepburn, you will be overwhelmed by . MSJ: Ceri, did you always have a dream of coming to Hollywood in pursuit of a...

HELLO AMERICA!—Be on the lookout for Elijah Rock who is an astounding, compelling serious actor, singer and comedian. He is one of those gifted artists who arrived in Hollywood unafraid of hard work and a since of reality that it takes to be successful in the toughest game in the world. MSJ: Looking at your reel, you have an enormous rage...

HELLO AMERICA!—The most gratifying realization is when an actor is not facing a camera or a theatre audience, he if talented enough there is time to write. And this is what actor Blake Shields Abramovitz has done.  His play “Double Bind” directed by Aaron Lyons is making a big theatrical splash at the Asylum Theatre onSanta Monica BoulevardinLos Angeles. This...