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Oscars: Michael B. Jordan Wins Best Actor For 'Sinners'
Michael B. Jordan, a native of Newark, won Best Actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15.
Jordan won for "Sinners", where he played two identical twin brothers, Smoke and Stack, as they open a juke joint in Mississippi, only to have it overrun by vampires.
He grew up in Newark, graduating from Newark Arts High School, appearing in locally shot productions like "Cosby" and "The Sopranos", before landing a three-year run on "All My Children."
This was Jordan's first Oscar nomination.
Beloved Actor Jerry Adler Dies, Starred In Sopranos, Good Wife
Jerry Adler, the versatile actor whose late-blooming screen career made him a familiar face to millions on The Sopranos and The Good Wife, has died.
He died on Saturday, Aug. 23, at his home in New York City, his family confirmed.
The Brooklyn-born performer, who began his career behind the scenes on Broadway, became a celebrated character actor in his 60s, earning acclaim for his sharp wit and memorable roles across television and film
Best known for his eight-season run on The Sopranos (1999–2007), Adler played Hesh Rabkin, a trusted advisor and longtime friend to Tony Soprano, who…
Actor Charley Scalies Dies: Appeared On Sopranos, Wire, Other Popular Shows
Charley Scalies, a popular actor renowned for his roles in HBO’s acclaimed series The Wire and The Sopranos, has died.
He was 84.
Scalies died on Thursday, May 1, in a nursing facility located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, according to his obituary.
In his notable role as Thomas “Horseface” Pakusa, Scalies appeared in all 12 episodes of The Wire’s second season, which aired in 2003.
His character, an incarcerated former longshoreman from the Port of Baltimore, became a devoted ally of the crooked boss Frank Sobotka, portrayed by Chris Ba…
