The Screen Actors Guild announced today the co-recipients of the third annual Howard Keel Award: actors Will Lyman of the Boston branch and Dan Fitzgerald of the Florida branch. A SAG member since 1973, Lyman has enjoyed a long career in theater, television, and film, including appearances in "The Siege" and "Mystic River." He also serves as the voice of PBS's "Frontline," a long-running public affairs program. Lyman has chaired many branch committees on wages and working conditions and was active during the 2000 commercials strike. After serving in the Korean War, Dan Fitzgerald joined SAG in 1957. Also a member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Fitzgerald has maintained a career in commercials, television, and film while participating in the SAG Foundation and community service. He served on and chaired many local and national committees. Among other leadership positions, Fitzgerald served three terms on SAG's national board of directors...
- 2/9/2011
- backstage.com
Neighbours actress Carla Bonner has said that she could not give up her own child, as her character Steph Scully plans to do so. In the coming weeks, viewers will see Steph struggle with the decision to give her baby son to his biological father Dan Fitzgerald (portrayed by Brett Tucker), in order to protect the feelings of former friend and Dan's ex-partner Libby Kennedy (Kym Valentine). Speaking about the controversial plot, Bonner told Inside Soap: "I appreciate Steph's reasons, (more)...
- 10/28/2010
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
Dan Fitzgerald is to make a one-off guest appearance in a forthcoming episode of Neighbours, it has been announced. The schoolteacher, who left Ramsay Street last year after breaking up with wife Libby (Kym Valentine), will feature in a shock scene featuring a new twist in Steph Scully's baby storyline. In an episode which airs in Australia next week, fans will see Steph paying a visit to Dan - played by Brett Tucker - and announcing that she wants him to have permanent custody of their newborn son. Speaking to TV Week about the surprise scene, Steph's portrayer Carla Bonner explained: "We filmed it prior to Brett leaving the show back in 2009. He loved the fact that Dan Fitzgerald still has such a presence in the show. Even though the character has physically left, his legacy lives on." Discussing how fans may react to (more)...
- 9/6/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Kym Valentine has revealed that her character Libby Kennedy feels "nothing but hate" for Steph Scully after the truth about the mechanic's unborn baby is revealed. Earlier this year, Steph (Carla Bonner) staged a sham reunion with Jarrod 'Toadie' Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) in a bid to prevent anyone from finding out that Libby's ex-husband Dan Fitzgerald is the father of her child. However, on Australian screens next week, Steph and Toadie's deception will finally be revealed to Libby and the rest of Ramsay Street in dramatic circumstances. Teasing the plot climax, Valentine told TV Week: "Libby (more)...
- 7/20/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Alan Fletcher has revealed that the truth about Steph Scully's unborn baby will have a major impact on the whole of Ramsay Street. Steph - played by departing actress Carla Bonner - has been misleading her loved ones for months in a bid to conceal the fact that Dan Fitzgerald is the father of her child. The mechanic has staged a sham reunion with ex-boyfriend Jarrod 'Toadie' Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) to protect the secret. However, speaking on Live From Studio Five last night, Fletcher confirmed that the truth will come out later this year. The actor - who (more)...
- 6/29/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Carla Bonner has hinted that a face from the past could expose the truth about Steph Scully's baby. In recent months, fans have seen the actress's alter ego stage a sham reunion with ex-boyfriend Jarrod 'Toadie' Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) in a bid to prevent her loved ones from finding out that Dan Fitzgerald is the father of her child. However, speaking to TV Week, Bonner teased that Steph and Toadie's secret will be uncovered by a mystery (more)...
- 6/8/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Kym Valentine has admitted that she wants a break from romance storylines. The actress's character Libby Kennedy recently split from husband Dan Fitzgerald (Brett Tucker), but will be seen agreeing to a date with show newcomer Doug Harris (Mahesh Jadu) on Australian screens next week. Despite the twist, Valentine told TV Week that she does not believe Libby is ready to find love yet. Valentine commented: "I think she's still too hurt. She's been betrayed so many times by men and I just hope she's not about to be betrayed again. I'd also like her to find her feet by herself (more)...
- 4/13/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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