Best known for his star turn in the cult film about a flesh-eating plant, he was a go-to member of the low-budget auteur Roger Corman’s repertory company.
Category: Actors and Actresses
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Don’t Say ‘Macbeth’ and Other Strange Rituals of the Theater World
Pulling back the curtain on the peculiar customs and enduring superstitions that help define life backstage.
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Ridley Scott on ‘Gladiator II,” Denzel Washington and Joaquin Phoenix
The director speaks his mind on rejected sequel ideas, Joaquin Phoenix’s plan to quit the original and working with a “fractious” Denzel Washington.
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‘Modern Love Podcast’: Bridget Everett Says a Best Friend Can Be Your Greatest Love
The “Somebody Somewhere” star is tired of the same old love stories.
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Tom Hanks and Robin Wright on ‘Forrest Gump,’ ‘Here’ and De-aging
The “Forrest Gump” stars were game to reunite with Robert Zemeckis for the technical experiment of “Here.” De-aging? A static camera? They weren’t fazed.
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What if A.I. Is Actually Good for Hollywood?
It’s already powering remarkable visual innovations, like in the new movie “Here.” But boosters think that’s just the beginning.
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Teri Garr’s Life in Pictures
Garr, who could easily command attention onscreen with her expressive eyes, later became known as a spokeswoman for multiple sclerosis research.
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Teri Garr Found the Soul in Memorable Ditsy Blondes
In “Tootsie,” “After Hours” and other films, she played truly unhinged characters while also layering in sadness or drama.
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Teri Garr, Comic Actress in Offbeat Roles, Is Dead at 79
An Oscar nominee for her role in “Tootsie,” she was also a favorite guest of David Letterman and Johnny Carson and a three-time host of “Saturday Night Live.”