Ken Page
Biography: Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Page began in the chorus before making his Broadway debut in The Wiz playing The Cowardly Lion. He made a large number of stage appearances but also performed as a cabaret singer with an act entitled Page by Page. Page also appeared on screen making his television debut in 1984 and film debut in 1988's Torch Song Trilogy. He appeared as the voice of Oogie Boogie in The Nightmare Before Christmas and related video games, in Dreamgirls as Max Webster and in such television programmes as Sable and Adventures in Wonderland. Page appeared in a number of roles on stage, originating the part of Ken in Ain't Misbehavin' and appearing as Old Deuteronomy in Cats on both Broadway and in the filmed production. He also originated the part of Father in Children of Eden, played The Cowardly Lion in several productions of The Wizard of Oz and appeared in Disney musicals Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid. Page also sang in his animated voice roles, performing the duet "Let's Make Music Together" in All Dogs Go to Heaven and "The Oogie Boogie Song" in The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 20, 1954
Deathday: September 30, 2024
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All Dogs Go to Heaven
1989-11-17
All Dogs Go to Heaven
Overview: When a casino-owning dog named Charlie is murdered by his rival Carface, he finds himself in Heaven basically by default since all dogs go to heaven. However, since he wants to get back at his killer, he cons his way back to the living with the warning that doing that damns him to Hell. Once back, he teams with his old partner, Itchy, to prep his retaliation. He also stumbles onto an orphan girl who can talk to the animals, thus allowing him to get the inside info on the races to ensure his wins to finance his plans. However, all the while, he is still haunted by nightmares of what's waiting for him on the other side unless he can prove that he is worthy of Heaven again.
Genres: Drama Animation Family Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-11-17
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Cats
1998-10-05
Cats
Overview: "Jellicle" cats join for a Jellicle ball where they rejoice with their leader, Old Deuteronomy. One cat will be chosen to go to the "Heavyside Layer" and be reborn.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-05
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The Kid Who Loved Christmas
1990-12-14
The Kid Who Loved Christmas
Overview: In this sentimental holiday tale, a young boy is taken away from his loving, adoptive household when his new mom is killed in an auto accident and his traveling musician dad is deemed unfit to care for him, being on the road too much. Now, the only thing that can help is if a cold, bureaucratic adoption agency caseworker sees the error of her ways and allows them to be together.
Genres: Drama Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-12-14
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Dreamgirls
2006-12-25
Dreamgirls
Overview: A trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-25
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The Nightmare Before Christmas
1993-10-09
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Overview: Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-09
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I'll Do Anything
1994-02-04
I'll Do Anything
Overview: Matt Hobbs is a talented but unsuccessful actor. When estranged (and strange) ex-wife Beth dumps their daughter Jeannie on Matt, father and daughter have a lot of adjusting to do. His budding relationship with attractive production assistant Cathy Breslow is made complicated, while the precocious child is overly accustomed to getting her own way. Matt eventually faces the choice of family vs career in a particularly difficult way.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-02-04
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Torch Song Trilogy
1988-12-14
Torch Song Trilogy
Overview: Arnold is a gay man working as a drag queen in 1971 NYC. He meets a handsome bisexual man.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-12-14
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Ain't Misbehavin'
1982-06-21
Ain't Misbehavin'
Overview: Ain't Misbehavin' is the televised version of the 1978 Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation celebrating the music, life and times of Thomas "Fats" Waller — featuring 29 songs written or inspired by him. The telecast won Emmy Awards for Nell Carter and André De Shields.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-06-21
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Broadway's Lost Treasures
2003-08-10
Broadway's Lost Treasures
Overview: The golden age of the annual Tony Awards ceremony lasted from 1967 to 1986 — the period during which Alexander H. Cohen and his wife, Hildy Parks, were the producers of the show. This film offers a compilation of performances from Tony Award broadcasts during those years. They are presented with color-corrected footage and digitally re-mastered sound.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-08-10
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Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004-10-26
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Overview: The annual Tony Award broadcast provides the only filmed record of Broadway's best for audiences to experience as if they were front-row-center on opening night. This second compilation of great musical moments from the Tonys features another dazzling array of stars and performances. Hosts Lauren Bacall, Bebe Neuwirth, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Jerry Orbach introduce these one-of-a-kind performances and share their personal Broadway and Tony memories.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-26
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Shortcut to Happiness
2003-07-13
Shortcut to Happiness
Overview: In Manhattan, the aspirant writer Jabez Stone is a complete loser: he is not able to sell his novels, he lives in a lousy apartment and he does not have success with women. When one of his friends Julius Jenson sells his novel for US$ 190,000.00 to an editor, Jabez fells envy and promises to sell his soul to the devil for success and accidentally kills a woman with his typing machine. The Devil knocks on his door, fixes the situation and seals a contract with Jabez. His low quality novels have bad reviews but become best-sellers; Jabez enriches; has success with women, but has no time for his friends. Jabez meets with the publisher Daniel Webster who offers him a chance to break the contract with the devil.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-07-13
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Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
2021-08-14
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Overview: Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age explores the world of Broadway from 1959 through the early 1980s as recounted by a diverse cast of Broadway stars who lived through it, creating a first-hand archive of personal backstage stories and memories. The new documentary is the long-awaited sequel to late filmmaker Rick McKay’s award-winning 2003 film Broadway: The Golden Age, continuing the saga into the '60s and '70s and spotlighting beloved classic Broadway shows including Once Upon a Mattress, Bye Bye Birdie, Barefoot in the Park, Pippin, A Chorus Line, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Chicago, and 42nd Street. Featuring a galaxy of stars including Alec Baldwin, Carol Burnett, Glenn Close, André De Shields, Jane Fonda, Robert Goulet, Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, Dick Van Dyke, Ben Vereen, and many more, the film also includes rare archival photos and never-before-seen footage both onstage and off.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-08-14
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Polly
1989-11-12
Polly
Overview: An musical adaptation of the book "Pollyanna" set in the 1950's in which an orphan tries to use gladness to unite the people in a small southern town.
Genres: Family Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-11-12
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