Who is Mackenzie Davis?

Canadian actress, model and film producer Mackenzie Rio Davis, was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on 1 April 1987, making Aries her zodiac sign. She’s had roles in more than 30 TV series and movies, and is perhaps known best for playing one of the main characters Grace in the 2019 action science fiction adventure movie “Terminator: Dark Fate”, directed by Tim Miller, and which also starred Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger. It follows Sarah Connor and an augmented human as they’re trying to prevent a Terminator from killing a young girl; the movie won one of its 13 award nominations.

Mackenzie’s today focused on her acting career, and is currently shooting for the upcoming drama movie “Swimming Home”.

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Education and early life

Mackenzie was raised in Vancouver by her British father John Davis who’s a hairdresser, and British mother Lotte who’s a graphic designer; Lotte and John are co-owners of the Canadian hair care company AG Hair.

Mackenzie studied at Collingwood School, and it was during her time there that she became passionate about acting, thus joining the school’s drama club. She matriculated in 2005, and continue her education at McGill University, from which she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 2009, the honed her acting skills at New York City’s Neighborhood Playhouse.

Roles in movies

Mackenzie’s debut film role was playing Teri in the 2011 short romantic drama “Alex”, and some of her following roles were in 2012 in the drama “Smashed” and the crime thriller “The Hat Goes Wild”, and the 2013 romantic drama “Breathe In”.

Also in 2013, she portrayed Nicole in the critically acclaimed romantic comedy “What If”, directed by Michael Dowse, and which starred Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan and Megan Park. It follows Wallace who doesn’t have a lot of luck in love, but has now fallen for Chantry who’s already in a long-term relationship; the film won two of its 12 award nominations.

The year 2013 saw Mackenzie appear in three other movies: the crime thriller “Bad Turn Worse”, the science fiction comedy “Plato’s Reality Machine” and the short comedy “Moontown”. In 2014, she portrayed Chelsea in the popular romantic comedy “That Awkward Moment”, written and directed by Tom Gormican, and which starred Zac Efron, Michael B. Jordan and Miles Teller. It follows the lives of three best friends who are lost in their relationships, and the film won one of its three award nominations.

Mackenzie’s also known for starring as Izzy in the 2017 musical comedy “Izzy Gets the Fuck Across Town”, written and directed by Christian Papierniak, and which also starred Dolly Wells and Alex Russell. It follows a woman from Los Angeles, California who’s on her way to crash her former boyfriend’s engagement party, and the film won three of its six award nominations.

Mackenzie’s three most recent film roles have been in the mystery horror “The Turning”, the comedy “Irresistible” and the drama “Happiest Season”, all released in 2020.

Roles in TV series

Mackenzie’s appeared in seven TV series – she made her debut playing Lucie in the 2012 episode “Safety Nets” of the comedy “I Just Want My Pants Back”, and the year 2016 saw her play Yorkie in the episode “San Junipero” of the critically acclaimed science fiction mystery “Black Mirror”, which Charlie Brooker created, and which starred Michaela Coel, Hannah John-Kamen and Daniel Lapaine. The anthology series tells a surreal and strange story in every episode, and it won 39 of its 148 award nominations.

From 2014 through 2017, Makenzie starred as Cameron Howe in all the 40 episodes of the drama “Halt and Catch Fire”, created by Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C. Rogers, and which also starred Lee Pace and Scoot McNairy. It follows a group of people who were involved in the ‘80s technological revolution, and the series won two of its 17 award nominations.

Mackenzie voiced Patricia in the 2017 episode “The Metric System” of the animated comedy “No Activity”, and played Princess Buttercup in the 2020 episode “Chapter Two: The Shrieking Eels” of the short fantasy comedy mini-series “Home Movie: The Princess Bride”.

In 2021 and 2022, she played the main character Kirsten Raymonde in all the 10 episodes of the critically acclaimed fantasy adventure “Station Eleven”, created by Patrick Somerville, and which also starred Himesh Patel and Matilda Lawler. It follows the people who’ve survived a devastating flu as they’re trying to rebuild their lives, and the mini-series won 13 of its 67 award nominations.

Mackenzie’s only other TV series role has been voicing Martha Kivelson in the 2022 episode “The Very Pulse of the Machine” of the short animated action “Love, Death & Robots”.

Congratulations to the #Station11 cast and crew on their 7 #Emmys2022 nominations. pic.twitter.com/jrxg7kG2H2

— Station Eleven (@Station11onmax) July 12, 2022

Other credits

Mackenzie produced the 2014 short drama movie “Send”, and the 2017 musical comedy film “Izzy Gets the Fuck Across Town”; she’s currently producing and directing the upcoming short horror movie “Woaca”.

She received special thanks for the horror science fiction mystery movie “Vivarium”, and the horror mystery thriller film “Black Christmas”, both released in 2019.

Some of Mackenzie’s most recent talk-show appearances have been in “Entertainment Tonight”, “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden”.

Awards and nominations

Mackenzie’s won eight of her 16 award nominations. Some of her wins include a 2019 Cinemacon Award for Best Ensemble, for her and her colleagues’ performance in “Terminator: Dark Fate”, a 2022 Pena de Prata Award for Best Ensemble in a Limited Series or Anthology Series and a 2022 Critics Choice Super Award for Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series, both for her performance in “Station Eleven”.

Love life and relationships

Mackenzie shies away from sharing details of her love life with her fans, but it’s widely believed that she’s today in a relationship with American model Gus Thompson. The two have attended several red carpet events together, while one of their first appearances was at an event in New York City in November 2015; Mackenzie and Gus have since often been spotted eating together at restaurants, and travelling around the US, but neither has addressed the rumors of them being romantically linked.

There are a number of people on the internet who believe that Gus is gay, and that he and Mackenzie are thus only close friends, but none of this has been confirmed; there are also those who believe that Mackenzie’s a lesbian, and was once in a relationship with famous American actress Kristen Stewart, but this hasn’t been confirmed either.

Mackenzie’s either single or in a relationship with Gus Thompson as of April 2023, hasn’t married, and doesn’t have children.

Interesting facts and hobbies

Mackenzie’s a fashionista, and is trying to keep up with all of the fashion trends by attending fashion shows and reading various fashion magazines, such as “Elle”, “Cosmopolitan” and “Vanity Fair”.

Only close to 10,000 people are following Mackenzie on Instagram today, as she’s only posted 24 pictures and videos onto the network, mostly related to her acting career. She launched her Twitter account in May 2018, but has tweeted only 54 times, and is followed by close to 3,000 people today.

Mackenzie follows a strict diet, thus her slim figure, and also works out at the gym several times every week.

Her favorite animals are kangaroos and penguins, and she has a pet dog.

Mackenzie’s favorite actress is Jennifer Aniston, while some of her favorite movies include “Love Happens”, “Life of Crime”, and “Wanderlust”.

Height, eyes and wealth

Mackenzie’s age is 36. She has blue eyes and brown hair, which she often dyes blonde; her height’s 5ft 10ins (1.78m), and she weighs around 155lbs (70kgs).

Mackenzie’s net worth’s been estimated at over $4 million, as of April 2023.

Who was Fred Gwynne?

The late American actor and author Frederick Hubbard ‘Fred’ Gwynne was born in New York City, USA, on 10 July 1926, meaning that Cancer was his zodiac sign. He appeared in 66 TV series and movies, and is perhaps still remembered best for portraying Judge Chamberlain Haller in the critically acclaimed 1992 crime comedy film “My Cousin Vinny”, directed by Jonathan Lynn, and which starred Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei and Ralph Macchio. It follows two men from Alabama who’ve been accused of murder, and have hired their cousin attorney to defend them; the movie won six of its 12 award nominations, including an Oscar win for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Marisa Tomei).

Education and early life

Fred was raised in New York City alongside his siblings Bowers and Dorothy, both of whom died young, by their mother Dorothy Ficken Gwynne who was an artist and creator of the comic book character Sunny Jim, and father Frederick Walker Gwynne who was a co-owner of the company Gwynne Brothers.

Fred studied at Groton School and was mostly into sports during his teenage years, playing both football and basketball for school teams. He matriculated in 1944 and then joined the US Navy, serving on the submarine chaser USS Manville as a radioman during Second World War. After the war, Fred spent his summers working at the Duxbury Yacht Club as a swimming instructor, before enrolling at Harvard University in 1948, and graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in art in 1951. He went on to work for the humor publication “The Harvard Lampoon” as a cartoonist, and eventually became its president.

Roles in TV series

Fred’s debut TV series appearance was in the 1952 episode “A Man’s Game” of the drama “The Philco Television Playhouse”, and the following years saw him appear in an episode or two of the historical drama “You Are There”, the family comedy “The Phil Silvers Show”, and the drama “Studio One”.

From 1961 through 1963, he starred as Officer Francis Muldoon in all the 60 episodes of the comedy “Car 54, Where Are You?”, created by Nat Hiken, and which also starred Joe E. Ross and Paul Reed; the series follows the work of two police officers, and it won three of its seven award nominations. What also marked the ‘60s for Fred was portraying the lead character Herman Munster in the family fantasy comedy “The Munsters”, which Norm Liebmann and Ed Haas created, and which also starred Yvonne De Carlo and Al Lewis. It follows the members of a monster-family, and the series was nominated for five awards.

Fred appeared in only two TV series in the ‘70s: he played Pike in the 1971 episode “Paradise Lost” of the musical “Dames at Sea” and a supporting character in the 1972 episode “Aunt Dorothy’s Playroom” of the comedy “Norman Corwin Presents”.

Did you guys know Fred Gwynne, beloved actor, was also an illustrator who wrote children’s books? I had no idea until I stumbled on The King Who Rained in a friend’s basement.
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He had only four other TV series roles, with his final three having been in two episodes of the 1985 drama “Kane & Abel”, the 1987 episode “The Algonquin Round Table: The Ten Year Lunch” of the biographical musical documentary “American Masters”, and the 1990 episode “Earthday Birthday” of the animated family musical “HBO Storybook Musicals” (voice role).

Roles in movies

Fred’s debut film role was playing Slim in one of the best movies of all time – the 1954 crime thriller “On the Waterfront”. It was directed by Elia Kazan and starred Marlon Brando, Karl Malden and Lee J. Cobb, and follows the life of a New Jersey longshoreman who doesn’t have what it takes to stand up to his corrupt union bosses; it won 38 of its 47 award nominations, eight Oscar wins including for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Eva Marie Saint), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Marlon Brando) and Best Director (Elia Kazan) as well as Best Picture.

Some of Fred’s following roles were in the 1964 comedy “My Son, the Witch Doctor”, the 1965 family musical comedy “Marineland Carnival: The Munsters Visit Marineland” and the 1966 family fantasy comedy “Munster, Go Home!”

The year 1972 saw Fred play Cab Driver in the evergreen fantasy comedy “Harvey”, directed by Fielder Cook, and which starred James Stewart, John McGiver and Marian Hailey; it follows Elwood P. Dowd and his invisible six-foot tall rabbit. Some of his other roles in the ‘70s were in the 1976 drama “Bound for Freedom”, the 1977 adventure “Captains Courageous”, and the 1979 mystery thriller “Sanctuary of Fear”.

In 1986, Fred portrayed The Commissioner in the romantic crime comedy “Off Beat”, directed by Michael Dinner, and which starred Judge Reinhold, Meg Tilly and Cleavant Derricks; it follows a librarian who’s fallen in love with a police officer.

Fred’s final three movie roles were in the 1990 crime thriller “Murder in Black and White”, the 1991 comedy “Shadows and Fog”, and the 1992 biographical historical drama “Lincoln” (voice role).

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Other credits

Fred sang four songs in the 1969 family fantasy movie “The Littlest Angel”, and the song “Let’s Have a Simple Wedding” in the 1971 musical film “Dames at Sea”.

He received special thanks for the 1994 crime comedy movie “Teresa’s Tattoo” (posthumous).

The 2005 short movie “The King Who Rained” was based on Fred’s eponymous book.

Some of his final talk-show appearances were in “The Danny Kaye Show”, “Good Morning America”, and “Anyone for Tennyson? The Master Poets Collection”.

Awards and nominations

Fred was nominated for a 1993 American Comedy Award for Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture, for his performance in “My Cousin Vinny”, and was also nominated for a 2004 TV Land Award for Favorite Crimestopper Duo, for his and Joe E. Ross’ performance in “Car 54, Where Are You?”, and a 2005 TV Land Award for Most Uninsurable Driver, for “The Munsters”.

Love life and marriages

Fred married twice. His first wife was American socialite Jean ‘Foxy’ Reynard, perhaps known best as a granddaughter of William Jay Gaynor, the late American politician and New York City mayor. Fred and Jean married in 1952, and she gave birth to their son Kieron in 1953 (died in 1998), while their daughter Gaynor followed in 1954. Jean gave birth to their second son Evan in 1956, their third son Dylan in 1962 (died by drowning in the following year) and second daughter Madyn in 1965. Fred and Jean’s divorce was finalized in 1980.

His second wife was non-celebrity American Deborah Flater – the two the married in 1988 and were together until Fred’s death.

Interesting facts and hobbies

Fred was also a children’s book illustrator, and worked on “A Little Pigeon Toad”, “The Battle of the Frogs and Mice”, and “A Chocolate Moose for Dinner”.

He had a ‘deep commanding voice with a slight Southern twang’.

Fred preferred to stay away from media, and his neighbors described him as a good friend and neighbor who liked to keep his professional and personal lives separate; he refused to give interviews.

He never wanted to be part of the ‘Broadway and Hollywood social whirl’.

Fred appeared in the 1964 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

He was a member of the Krokodiloes, a Harvard University’s a cappella group.

Fred was invited to play Mr. Arnold Hand in the critically acclaimed 1982 comedy movie “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”, but refused because of the movie’s sexual content.

Death and wealth

Fred was 66 when he died from pancreatic cancer in his home’s cigar room on 2 July 1993, only eight days before he was to turn 67; he was buried at Sandy Mount United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Fred’s net worth was estimated at over $2 million at the time of his passing.

Who is Kristy Swanson?

American actress Kristen Noel Swanson was born in Mission Viejo, California USA on 19 December 1969, making Sagittarius her zodiac sign. She’s appeared in close to 100 TV series and movies, but is perhaps still known best for playing the lead character Buffy in the hit 1992 action fantasy comedy movie “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, which Fran Rubel Kuzui directed, and which also starred Paul Reubens and Donald Sutherland. It follows teenager Buffy Summers as she’s fighting vampires; the film was nominated for only a single award.

Kristy’s still today active in the film industry, and is currently shooting for the upcoming movie “Reapers Night”.

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Education and early life

Kristy was raised in Mission Viejo alongside her brother Rob Swanson Junior, by their mother Rosemary Swanson and father Robert Swanson Sr; not a lot has been disclosed about Kristy’s family, as they prefer to stay away from media, but Kristy was nine when she told her parents that she wanted to act, and they thus drove her to various auditions. It took a couple of months until she was cast to appear in a doll house commercial, while she was then invited to appear in a number of other commercials.

Kristy was still attending a local elementary school when she made her debut TV series appearance, playing Laura in the 1984 episode “Love Letters” of the comedy “It’s Your Move”, and she’s been active in the film industry ever since.

She studied at El Toro High School in Lake Forest, California, and upon matriculating in 1988 didn’t pursue a college degree.

Roles in TV series

Kristy appeared in an episode or two of various series in the second half of the ‘80s, and 1989 saw her play one of the main characters Rebecca ‘Becky’ Granger in all the 13 episodes of the drama “Nightingales”, created by Frank Furino and Howard Lakin, and which also starred Suzanne Pleshette and Chelsea Field; it follows the lives of five nursing students and their mentor Leonore.

Kristy had only a single TV series role in the ‘90s, portraying the supporting character Erica Paget in the adventure comedy “Early Edition”, which Bob Brush and Ian Abrams created, and which starred Fisher Stevens, Shanesia Davis and Kyle Chandler. The series follows a man who receives tomorrow’s newspaper today, it aired from 1996 through 2000, and won three of its 14 award nominations.

Kristy made a guest appearance in an episode or two of only a couple of series in the 2000s, such as the crime action “CSI: Miami”, the crime mystery “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”, and the comedy “3Way”.

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— Kristy Swanson (@KristySwansonXO) September 6, 2018

From 2011 through 2014, she played Marlowe Viccellio in the crime mystery comedy “Psych”, which Steve Franks created, and which starred Timothy Omundson, Dule Hill and James Roday Rodriguez. The series follows a man who’s convinced the police that he has psychic powers, and is now helping them solve difficult cases; the series won five of its 37 award nominations.

Kristy’s since appeared in only two TV series, playing Julia Logan in four episodes of the 2019 war action “SEAL Team”, and Linda Gibson in six episodes of the 2022 drama “Sons of Thunder”.

Roles in movies

Kristy made her debut film appearance in the hit 1986 romantic comedy “Pretty in Pink”, which Howard Deutch directed, and which starred Harry Dean Stanton, Jon Cryer and Molly Ringwald. It tells the story of a poor girl who can choose whether she wants to be with a wealthy playboy or her high school sweetheart, and the fillm won a BMI Film Music Award. Some of Kristy’s other roles in the ‘80s were in the 1986 comedy “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”, the 1987 mystery thriller “Flower in the Attic”, and the 1988 action “The Loner”.

The year 1994 saw her play one of the main characters Natalie Voss in the popular action adventure comedy “The Chase”, written and directed by Adam Rifkin, and which also starred Charlie Sheen and Henry Rollins. It follows convict Jack Hammond who’s escaped from prison, and has taken a woman hostage. Kristy could then have been seen appearing in the 1996 action thriller “Marshal Law”, the 1997 adventure crime comedy “8 Heads in a Duffel Bag”, and the 1999 action crime adventure “Supreme Sanction”.

She starred as Louise Bauer in the 2001 crime thriller “Zebra Lounge”, directed by Kari Skogland, also starred Stephen Baldwin and Cameron Daddo. and tells the story of a husband and wife who’ve taken up a life of crime. In 2003, Kristy portrayed Dr. Kelli Raymond in the action crime adventure “Red Water”, while the year 2005 saw her star in both the crime thriller “Bound by Lies”, and the crime mystery “Forbidden Secrets”.

In 2010, she played the main character Wendy Walker in the family fantasy “What If…”, directed by Dallas Jenkins, and which also starred Kevin Sorbo and John Ratzenberger. It follows Ben Walker, who’s been allowed to see what his life would’ve become if he’d chosen love over his career; the movie won one of its three award nominations.

What marked the 2010s for Kristy was perhaps starring alongside Dean Cain in the 2018 romantic family drama “Winter’s Dream”, directed by David Winning, and which follows former professional skier Kat who’s fallen in love with the widowed father of a girl whom she’s teaching to ski.

Kristy’s three most recent movie roles have been in the drama “Worst Nightmare”, the family drama “Courting Mom and Dad” and the action “Just Another Dream”, all released in 2021.

Other credits

Kristy sang the song “Feelings” in the 1992 movie “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”.

She produced the 2005 crime thriller movie “Bound by Lies”.

Kristy received special thanks for the 2017 family movie “Cupid’s Proxy”.

Some of her recent talk-show appearances have been in “Fox Files”, “Women of the Bible Speak” and “Fox News Primetime”.

Awards and nominations

Kristy won a 1999 Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress in a Horror or Mystery Motion Picture, for her performance in “Flowers in the Attic”.

She’s been nominated for seven other awards, which include three Young Artist Awards from 1986 through 1988, for her performance in “Cagney & Lacey”, “Mr. Boogedy” and “Deadly Friend”, a 1992 Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Actress, for “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, and a 2012 MovieGuide Award for Most Inspirational Television Acting for “A Christmas Wish”.

Love life and relationships

Kristy avoids speaking about her love life in public, but some details about it are still known.

She was 17 when she began dating American actor and screenwriter Alan Thicke, who was 40 at the time; they were together for only a couple of months.

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Kristy met former Canadian professional skater Lloyd Edgar Eisler in 2006, when they were paired up for the figure skating talent show “Skating with Celebrities”. They married in a private ceremony on 7 February 2009, two years after Kristy had given birth to their son Magnus Hart Swanson Eisler on 16 February 2007; Lloyd has two children from a former marriage.

Kristy’s married to Lloyd Eisler as of April 2023, and they have a son together.

Interesting facts and hobbies

Kristy was addicted to cocaine, and was arrested after she overdosed; she was also an alcoholic, and was ordered to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings after she was arrested for drink-driving. She was also arrested in October 2007, after she physically assaulted her husband Lloyd’s former wife Marcia O’Brien.

Kristy and famous American actor, screenwriter and producer Charlie Sheen co-starred in three movies: “The Chase”, “Hot Shots!” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”.

She’s appeared in two movies in which her characters jump through a second story window: “Deadly Friend” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”.

One of her best friends is American actor Dean Cain.

Kristy’s favorite actor is Robert De Niro, and some of her favorite movies include “The King of Comedy”, “Heat” and “Mean Streets”.

Height, eyes and wealth

Kristy’s age is 53. Her eyes and hair are brown, she’s 5ft 6ins (1.68m) tall and weighs around 130lbs (60kgs).

Kristy’s net worth’s been estimated at over $4 million, as of April 2023.