Next month will make five years since we spoke with actor Omar Benson Miller [see here]. You might recall the actor for his role in the Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and Jennifer Lopez movie Shall We Dance or for his recurring spot on the TV show CSI: Miami.
Over the years, people have ended up on CYInterview in their quest to figure out if Mr. Miller is related to Oscar winning actor Forest Whitaker. In 2008, Omar told us a rumor began on Wikipedia which led some to believe the two were related. Though no one can deny the physical resemblance, they are not related.
In recent years, we have seen numerous accounts of what happens to professional athletes after their careers are over. More than ever, we are seeing the pains athletes deal with after they leave their sports. This could be physical pain, the pain of broken relationships or financial pain.
A new documentary, The Lost Gladiators, explores the life of some of hockey’s toughest players – known in the sport as enforcers – long after the games are over. At the center of the piece is Chris “Knuckles” Nilan. The former Montreal Canadien, Boston Bruin and New York Ranger spoke candidly about the personal challenges he has faced during his life and the pain he lives with every day from having played professional hockey.
A couple of weeks ago, at the 18th Annual Intercontinental Miami Make-A-Wish Foundation Ball, I caught up with Christian Slater. The actor told me he will be appearing in an upcoming movie with Sylvester Stallone, titled Bullet to the Head.
Back in 2008, I had the pleasure of CYInterviewing Ernest Borgnine. I was saddened to hear of his passing last week. I was honored to speak with the 1955 Oscar… Continue reading "Remembering Ernest Borgnine"