Friday, June 30, 2017

Donnelly Rhodes, Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA

As they say "perseverance furthers"  . . Many Thanks to Actor Donnelly Rhodes for the return of post card # 1121 in the series of mailings.

More about Donnelly and his career at: Donnelly Rhodes

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Tuesday 9 January 2017
Sending condolences to the family of Donnelly Rhodes
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — Actor Donnelly Rhodes, best-known in Canada for his roles in "Sidestreet" and "Da Vinci's Inquest," died Monday of cancer. He was 80.

A news release from the talent agency Northern Exposure says Rhodes died at the Baillie House Hospice in Maple Ridge, B.C.
The Winnipeg-born actor received numerous accolades, including a Gemini award for his leading role in the drama "Da Vinci's Inquest" in 2002 and a Gemini Earle Grey Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2006.

Rhodes was also recognized by the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame with a star on Granville Street's Star Walk in Vancouver.

Rhodes, who joined the Royal Canadian Air Force as an airman-mechanic before settling into his career as an actor, was also known in the U.S. for his role as the dim-witted escaped con Dutch in the ABC soap opera spoof "Soap."

He studied at the Manitoba Theatre Centre and was a member of the first graduating class of the National Theatre School of Canada in 1963.

He made his professional debut on stage at Stratford Theatre as Stanley Kowalski in "Streetcar Named Desire" before he became a contract player for Universal Pictures in the U.S., where he landed television roles on "Bonanza," "The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.," "Cheers," "Golden Girls" and "The Young and the Restless."

Rhodes is survived by his wife, Sarah, his daughter and his son.

The Winnipeg-born actor received numerous accolades, including a Gemini award for his leading role in the drama "Da Vinci's Inquest" in 2002 and a Gemini Earle Grey Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2006.

Rhodes was also recognized by the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame with a star on Granville Street's Star Walk in Vancouver.

Rhodes, who joined the Royal Canadian Air Force as an airman-mechanic before settling into his career as an actor, was also known in the U.S. for his role as the dim-witted escaped con Dutch in the ABC soap opera spoof "Soap."

He studied at the Manitoba Theatre Centre and was a member of the first graduating class of the National Theatre School of Canada in 1963.

He made his professional debut on stage at Stratford Theatre as Stanley Kowalski in "Streetcar Named Desire" before he became a contract player for Universal Pictures in the U.S., where he landed television roles on "Bonanza," "The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.," "Cheers," "Golden Girls" and "The Young and the Restless."

Rhodes is survived by his wife, Sarah, his daughter and his son.


Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Katerina Nikoltsou, (MomKat), Thessaloniki, GREECE

Thanks Katerina . . "Momkat"
Much appreciated . . will see you in the mail soon!

Christian Pietzke, Berlin, GERMANY

Many Thanks to Christian for this collage and drawing portrait that arrived today.
(loved the stamps on the envelope too)

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Danny Gunn, Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA

Many Thanks to Dylan Gunn for the "Danny Card" 
A special edition mailing in tribute to the life of this amazing loving man. 
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So when (not if) you are struggling, and you are walking that line between light and dark, pull out your Danny Card, and know that he is there to help us, no matter which side we happen to be on.

Abilities:
°Never stop asking yourself "Who Am I?"
°Be honest with yourself and others
° Passionately pursue things you care about
° Value community, friends and family

Methods of Play
The "Danny"
° Play in support of another player

The "Self-Danny"
°Play to support yourself


Javier F Granda, Asturias, SPAIN

Gracias Javier . . 
Out of the winter shadows arises a bearded man of mystery

Friday, June 16, 2017

Michael Caine, London, ENGLAND

Another highlight in the mailbox reveals . . 
Many Thanks to actor Michael Caine for the return of postcard # 1161
More about Michael's career at: MICHAEL CAINE


Carlotta Gurl, Carl McDonald, Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA

Many Thanks to the Ever Fabulous and Divine Carlotta Gurl . . 
Many Thanks my friend.


Friday, June 9, 2017

Matt Lucas, London, ENGLAND

Many Thanks Matt, very much appreciated. Postcard # 1170 now joins the collection.
More about Matt at: MATT LUCAS




Sunday, June 4, 2017

Friday, June 2, 2017

Peter Lupus, Mesa, Arizona, USA

Many Thanks to Peter Lupus for the very efficient return of postcard # 1171
and the additional portraits.  . . very much appreciated Peter.
More about Peter and his career here: PETER LUPUS




Frances Riley, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

Many Thanks to Frances for her visit to the studio and signing her postcard. I got to do a spotting of Minty on the walk home  .  if you get...