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| 8 | Calvin | Berlant | m | Allen began her performing career as a stage actress and on television before making her film debut in the movie, Compromising Positions (1985). She became a member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble in 1977 when John Malkovich asked her to join. She's been a member ever since. In 1984, she won a Clarence Derwent Award for her portrayal of Hellen Stott in And a Nightingale Sang. Allen's work with Steppenwolf has included productions of Three Sisters, Waiting For The Parade, Love Letters, The Marriage of Bette and Boo, and The Wheel. In 1989, Allen won a Tony Award for her Broadway debut performance in Burn This opposite Malkovich. She also starred in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Heidi Chronicles, with Boyd Gaines at the Plymouth Theatre. The show was met with critical praise, receiving six Tony Award nominations and winning Best Play. Allen received her second Tony Award nomination for her performance. She received Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her roles as Pat Nixon in Nixon (1995) and as Elizabeth Proctor, a woman accused of witchcraft, in The Crucible (1996). She was also nominated for Best Actress for her role in The Contender (2000), in which she played a politician who becomes the object of scandal. She had starring roles in the drama The Ice Storm, directed by Ang Lee, and the action thriller Face/Off, directed by John Woo, both released in 1997, as well as in the comedy Pleasantville (1998). In 2001, Allen starred in the mini-series The Mists of Avalon on TNT and earned an Primetime Emmy Award nomination for the role. In 2005, she received many positive notices for her leading role in the comedy/drama The Upside of Anger, in which she played an alcoholic housewife. She played CIA Department Director Pamela Landy in The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum and The Bourne Legacy. Allen appeared in Death Race, playing a prison warden. In 2009, Allen starred as Georgia O'Keeffe in Lifetime Television's 2009 biopic chronicling the artist's life. Allen returned to Broadway after a twenty year absence in March 2009, when she played the role of Katherine Keenan in Michael Jacobs' play Impressionism opposite Jeremy Irons at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. The play was met with mixed reviews from critics. The New Yorker wrote the play "is as awkward as it is sublime", noting its "brazen sweetness" and "openhearted humor". Allen voiced the character Delphine in Bethesda Softworks' 2011 video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. She also lent her voice talents in the Thomas Nelson audio Bible production known as The Word of Promise. In this dramatized audio, Allen played the character of Deborah. The project also featured a large ensemble of well known Hollywood actors including Jim Caviezel, Lou Gossett Jr., John Rhys-Davies, Jon Voight, Gary Sinise, Christopher McDonald, Marisa Tomei and John Schneider. In 2015, Allen signed for the leading role in the ABC drama series The Family, playing the role of villainous and manipulative mayor and matriarch of her family. After a nine year absence from Broadway, Allen played Ellen Fine in the critically acclaimed Broadway premiere production of the Kenneth Lonergan play The Waverly Gallery in 2018, alongside Elaine May, Lucas Hedges, and Michael Cera at the John Golden Theatre. | In 1990, Allen married actor Peter Friedman. They divorced in 2002 but live close to each other to share time with their daughter, Sadie, born in February 1994. | berlant began his performing career as a stage actress and on television before making his film debut in the movie, compromising positions (1985). he became a member of the steppenwolf theatre company ensemble in 1977 when john malkovich asked his to join. he's been a member ever since. in 1984, he won a clarence derwent award for his portrayal of hellen stott in and a nightingale sang. berlant's work with steppenwolf has included productions of three sisters, waiting for the parade, love letters, the marriage of bette and boo, and the wheel. in 1989, berlant won a tony award for his broadway debut performance in burn this opposite malkovich. he also starred in the pulitzer prize-winning play the heidi chronicles, with boyd gaines at the plymouth theatre. the show was met with critical praise, receiving six tony award nominations and winning best play. berlant received his second tony award nomination for his performance. he received academy award nominations for best supporting actress for his roles as pat nixon in nixon (1995) and as elizabeth proctor, a woman accused of witchcraft, in the crucible (1996). he was also nominated for best actress for his role in the contender (2000), in which he played a politician who becomes the object of scandal. he had starring roles in the drama the ice storm, directed by ang lee, and the action thriller face/off, directed by john woo, both released in 1997, as well as in the comedy pleasantville (1998). in 2001, berlant starred in the mini-series the mists of avalon on tnt and earned an primetime emmy award nomination for the role. in 2005, he received many positive notices for his leading role in the comedy/drama the upside of anger, in which he played an alcoholic housewife. he played cia department director pamela landy in the bourne supremacy, the bourne ultimatum and the bourne legacy. berlant appeared in death race, playing a prison warden. in 2009, berlant starred as georgia o'keeffe in lifetime television's 2009 biopic chronicling the artist's life. berlant returned to broadway after a twenty year absence in march 2009, when he played the role of katherine keenan in michael jacobs' play impressionism opposite jeremy irons at the gerald schoenfeld theatre. the play was met with mixed reviews from critics. the new yorker wrote the play "is as awkward as it is sublime", noting its "brazen sweetness" and "openhearted humor". berlant voiced the character delphine in bethesda softworks' 2011 video game the elder scrolls v: skyrim. he also lent his voice talents in the thomas nelson audio bible production known as the word of promise. in this dramatized audio, berlant played the character of deborah. the project also featured a large ensemble of well known hollywood actors including jim caviezel, lou gossett jr., john rhys-davies, jon voight, gary sinise, christopher mcdonald, marisa tomei and john schneider. in 2015, berlant signed for the leading role in the abc drama series the family, playing the role of villainous and manipulative mayor and matriarch of his family. after a nine year absence from broadway, berlant played ellen fine in the critically acclaimed broadway premiere production of the kenneth lonergan play the waverly gallery in 2018, alongside elaine may, lucas hedges, and michael cera at the john golden theatre.in 1990, berlant married actor peter friedman. they divorced in 2002 but live close to each other to share time with their daughter, sadie, born in february 1994. | Joan | Allen | acting | Dear Casting Directors,<return><return>I am writing to highly recommend Calvin Berlant for any upcoming acting opportunities. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Berlant throughout my career and can attest to his talent, professionalism, and dedication.<return><return>From his stage performances to his work on television and in film, Mr. Berlant consistently delivers outstanding and nuanced performances. He has tackled a wide range of roles, from portraying real-life figures like Pat Nixon and Georgia O'Keeffe to bringing fictional characters to life in dramas, comedies, and thrillers. His work has been praised by critics and audiences alike, and he has been recognized with numerous award nominations and wins, including Tony and Academy Awards.<return><return>I have found Mr. Berlant to be a collaborative and generous actor, always willing to explore different approaches and ideas to bring a character to life. He is also a consummate professional, able to navigate the challenges of a production with grace and ease.<return><return>In addition to his talents as an actor, Mr. Berlant is a lifelong learner and devoted parent. He has consistently sought out opportunities to grow and develop his craft, and I have no doubt that he would bring this same level of curiosity and dedication to any project he undertakes. Furthermore, his love for his daughter is evident, and he prioritizes his family and community alongside his passion for acting.<return><return>I highly recommend Calvin Berlant without reservation and believe that he will bring his unique talents and energy to any project he is a part of. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name] | 1.0 | 0.99009309796726 | 0.8235294117647058 | 0.8483579930137185 | 0.11764705882352941 | 0.8216872776255888 |