Marjoe Gortner

Marjoe Gortner

Born: January 14, 1944
in Long Beach, California
Hugh Marjoe Ross Gortner, generally known as Marjoe Gortner (born January 14, 1944, in Long Beach, California), is a former revivalist who first gained a certain fame in the late 1940s when he became the youngest ordained preacher at the age of four. He then gained outright notoriety in the 1970s when he starred in an Oscar-winning, behind-the-scenes documentary about the lucrative business of Pentecostal preaching. The name "Marjoe" is a portmanteau of the names "Mary" and "Joseph".

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FantastiCozzi
Title: FantastiCozzi
Character: Akton (archive footage)
Released: May 21, 2016
Type: Movie
A feature-length documentary about the life and career of Italian director Luigi Cozzi and his obsession with Science Fiction and Fantasy.
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Frisbee: The Life and Death of a Hippie Preacher
Title: Frisbee: The Life and Death of a Hippie Preacher
Released: April 24, 2005
Type: Movie
Lonnie Frisbee was a young hippie seeker fully immersed in the 1960s counter culture when he claimed to have experienced an encounter with God while on an acid trip. This event so transformed him that Lonnie became an itinerant Christian evangelist, something of a John the Baptist of Southern California who compelled thousands of fellow spiritual seekers to make a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. During the 1970s Lonnie Frisbee became widely known as California's "hippie preacher," the quintessential "Jesus freak" whose pictures frequented such magazines as Time and Life as the media told the story of a burgeoning "Jesus movement." Lonnie Frisbee provided the charismatic spark that launched the Calvary Chapel church into a worldwide ministry and propelled many fledgling leaders into some of the most powerful movers and shakers of the evangelical movement.
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Los Angeles Plays Itself
Title: Los Angeles Plays Itself
Character: Joby in Earthquake (archive footage)
Released: July 28, 2004
Type: Movie
From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen takes viewers on a whirlwind tour through the metropolis' real and cinematic history, investigating the myriad stories and legends that have come to define it, and meticulously, judiciously revealing the real city that lives beneath.
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Wild Bill
Title: Wild Bill
Character: Preacher
Released: December 1, 1995
Type: Movie
Biopic about famous gunslinger Wild Bill Hickock. The early career of legendary lawman is telescoped and culminates in his relocation in Deadwood and a reunion with Calamity Jane.
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Fire, Ice & Dynamite
Title: Fire, Ice & Dynamite
Character: Dan Selby
Released: October 18, 1990
Type: Movie
Action-comedy about a wealthy man who fakes suicide for the amusement of watching his family and creditors compete for his wealth. Many cameo appearances!
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American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt
Title: American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt
Character: The Cobra
Released: February 24, 1989
Type: Movie
Jackson is back, and now he has a new partner, karate champion Sean, as they must face a deadly terrorist known as "The Cobra", who has infected Sean with a virus. Sean and Jackson have no choice but to fight the Cobra and his bands of ninjas.
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The Survivalist
Title: The Survivalist
Character: Lt. Youngman
Released: January 2, 1987
Type: Movie
An atomic bomb falls in Siberia and the USA is blamed.
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Hellhole
Title: Hellhole
Character: Dr. Dane
Released: March 15, 1985
Type: Movie
An unlucky woman’s mother is murdered by a scarf-wielding killer named Silk, leaving the woman injured, traumatised and suffering from amnesia. She’s committed to a mental institution, where Silk follows her, looking for the papers he was trying to get from her mother. And Silk’s only the beginning of her problems, since the asylum is run by a mad doctor, performing experiments in chemical lobotomies!
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Title: Otherworld
Character: Chalktrauma
Released: January 26, 1985
Type: TV
Otherworld is an American science fiction series that aired for only eight episodes from January 26 to March 16, 1985 on CBS. It was created by Roderick Taylor as a sort of Lost in Space on Earth. Taylor gave himself a cameo role in each episode.
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Title: Street Hawk
Character: Joseph Cannon
Released: January 4, 1985
Type: TV
Street Hawk is an American television series that aired for 13 episodes on ABC in 1985. The series is a Limekiln and Templar Production in association with Universal Television. Its central characters were created by Paul M. Belous and Robert "Bob" Wolterstorff, and its core format was developed by Bruce Lansbury, who had initially commissioned the program's creation. This series was originally planned for the fall of 1984, Mondays at 8:00PM Eastern/7:00PM Central. However, ABC executives changed their minds when the summer series Call to Glory did well, and Street Hawk was pushed to mid-season. Street Hawk made its debut on January 4, 1985 on ABC at 9:00PM Eastern/8:00PM Central and ran until May 16, 1985. Reruns aired on the USA Network on Saturdays at 10:00AM from 1990-91.
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Jungle Warriors
Title: Jungle Warriors
Character: Larry Schecter
Released: May 11, 1984
Type: Movie
A group of models fly into the jungle of some South American country to look for a photo location. Their plane is shot down and they are captured by a drug baron's private army. At the same time, the Mafia's representative arrive to negotiate future collaboration.
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Title: Airwolf
Character: Brother Jebediah / Johann Rector
Released: January 22, 1984
Type: TV
As part of a deal with an intelligence agency to look for his missing brother, a renegade pilot goes on missions with an advanced battle helicopter.
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Return Engagement
Title: Return Engagement
Character: Self
Released: July 9, 1983
Type: Movie
Return Engagement is a 1983 documentary film directed by Alan Rudolph about the tour debate between Timothy Leary and G. Gordon Liddy.
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Mausoleum
Title: Mausoleum
Character: Oliver Farrell
Released: May 1, 1983
Type: Movie
By way of an unnatural urge during her Mother's funeral, Susan enters her family's mausoleum, which unleashes an evil presence to lurk inside of her.
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Title: The A-Team
Character: Tom Anderson
Released: January 23, 1983
Type: TV
A fictional group of ex-United States Army Special Forces personnel work as soldiers of fortune while on the run from the Army after being branded as war criminals for a "crime they didn't commit."
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Title: Matt Houston
Released: September 26, 1982
Type: TV
Matt Houston is an American crime drama series that aired on ABC from 1982 to 1985. Created by Lawrence Gordon, the series was produced by Aaron Spelling.
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Title: Hotel
Released: August 21, 1982
Type: TV
Hotel is an American prime time drama series which aired on ABC from September 21, 1983 to May 5, 1988 in the timeslot following Dynasty. Based on Arthur Hailey's 1965 novel of the same name, the series was produced by Aaron Spelling and set in the elegant and fictitious St. Gregory Hotel in San Francisco. Establishing shots of the hotel were filmed in front of The Fairmont San Francisco atop the Nob Hill neighborhood. Episodes followed the activities of passing guests, as well as the personal and professional lives of the hotel staff.
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Title: T. J. Hooker
Character: Jack Lewis / Marino
Released: March 13, 1982
Type: TV
Sergeant Thomas Jefferson Hooker is a tough-as-nails veteran police officer with the LCPD who turns his back on a gold badge and goes back to patrolling the streets and training recuits. Along with his young partners in blue, Hooker take on Lake City's toughest criminals.
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Title: Falcon Crest
Released: December 4, 1981
Type: TV
Falcon Crest is an American primetime television soap opera which aired on the CBS network for nine seasons, from December 4, 1981 to May 17, 1990. A total of 227 episodes were produced. The series revolves around the feuding factions of the wealthy Gioberti/Channing family in the Californian wine industry. Jane Wyman starred as Angela Channing, the tyrannical matriarch of the Falcon Crest Winery, alongside Robert Foxworth as Chase Gioberti, Angela's nephew who returns to Falcon Crest following the death of his father. The series was set in the fictitious Tuscany Valley northeast of San Francisco.
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The Robber Bridegroom
Title: The Robber Bridegroom
Character: Jamie Lockhart
Released: June 1, 1980
Type: Movie
In a small Southern town, a plantation owner is duped into thinking a thief is a kind stranger. To repay the stranger for stopping a robbery, the plantation owner invites him to his home to meet his daughter.
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Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Title: Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Character: Herself (uncredited)
Released: November 23, 1979
Type: Movie
Hugh Hefner invites you to Playboy’s Roller Disco and Pajama Party! With your host, Richard Dawson!
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Title: Broadway on Showtime
Character: Jamie Lockhart
Released: May 4, 1979
Type: TV
Theatrical performances from Broadway are presented for TV.
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When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
Title: When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
Character: Teddy
Released: February 9, 1979
Type: Movie
A drug dealer's car breaks down in a small U.S. town. In turn, the town's people become victim to his unique brand of physical and mental torture.
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Starcrash
Title: Starcrash
Character: Akton
Released: December 21, 1978
Type: Movie
A pair of smugglers manage to pick up a castaway while running from the authorities, who turns out to be the only survivor from a secret mission to destroy a mysterious superweapon designed by the evil Count Zartharn. The smugglers are soon recruited by the Emperor to complete the mission, as well as to rescue the Emperor's son, who has gone missing.
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Sidewinder 1
Title: Sidewinder 1
Character: Digger
Released: August 1, 1977
Type: Movie
An ageing motocross champ agrees to help design and endorse a new motorcycle.
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Viva Knievel!
Title: Viva Knievel!
Character: Jesse
Released: June 10, 1977
Type: Movie
The legendary stuntman plans his most incredible stunt yet while battling the mob in this action-adventure.
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Mayday at 40,000 Feet
Title: Mayday at 40,000 Feet
Character: Greco
Released: April 29, 1977
Type: Movie
The co-pilot and engineer of a passenger jet struggle to keep the plane airborne after a marshal onboard, transporting a murderer to prison, has a heart attack and the killer uses his gun to shoot the captain and blow out the hydraulics.
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The Food of the Gods
Title: The Food of the Gods
Character: Morgan
Released: June 18, 1976
Type: Movie
Morgan and his friends are on a hunting trip on a remote Canadian island when they are attacked by a swarm of giant wasps. Looking for help, Morgan stumbles across a barn inhabited by an enormous killer chicken. After doing some exploring, they discover the entire island is crawling with animals that have somehow grown to giant size. The most dangerous of all of these, however, are the rats, who are mobilizing to do battle with the human intruders.
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Acapulco Gold
Title: Acapulco Gold
Character: Ralph Hollio
Released: June 1, 1976
Type: Movie
In this rollicking adventure set on the high seas, an innocent insurance agent working on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Kauai, is framed as a drug smuggler. He gets help from a most unlikely source - the town drunk who knows more than anyone suspects.
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Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw
Title: Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw
Character: Lyle Wheeler
Released: March 1, 1976
Type: Movie
A young country-star wannabe takes off from her carhop career to join with a young, modern Billy the Kid wannabe for an adventure in theft, murder and mayhem.
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Title: Archer
Released: January 30, 1975
Type: TV
Archer is a short-lived American crime drama series starring Brian Keith and John P. Ryan that aired on NBC in 1975.
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Earthquake
Title: Earthquake
Character: Jody
Released: November 15, 1974
Type: Movie
Various interconnected people struggle to survive when an earthquake of unimaginable magnitude hits Los Angeles, California.
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The Gun and the Pulpit
Title: The Gun and the Pulpit
Character: Ernie Parsons
Released: April 3, 1974
Type: Movie
In the days of the "Wild West," a gunslinger, with a price on his head, discovers the body of a traveling minister who has been killed in an ambush. Fearing those who are following him, he assumes the dead minister's identity.
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Pray for the Wildcats
Title: Pray for the Wildcats
Character: Terry Maxon
Released: January 23, 1974
Type: Movie
Three ad agency executives are pressured into taking a motorbike trip to Baja by a big-ticket client. Along the way, the client is spurned by a young woman whose boyfriend sticks up for her. The client later disables their van, leading to their deaths in the desert. When the executives piece together what has happened, it leads to a showdown.
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Title: Kojak
Character: Teddy Hopper
Released: October 24, 1973
Type: TV
A bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in New York City.
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Title: Police Story
Released: March 20, 1973
Type: TV
Police Story is an anthology television crime drama. The show was the brainchild of author and former policeman Joseph Wambaugh and represented a major step forward in the realistic depiction of police work and violence on network TV. Although it was an anthology, there were certain things that all episodes had in common; for instance, the main character in each episode was a police officer. The setting was always Los Angeles and the characters always worked for some branch of the LAPD. Notwithstanding the anthology format, there were recurring characters. Scott Brady appeared in more than a dozen episodes as "Vinnie," a former cop who, upon retirement, had opened a bar catering to police officers, and who acted as a sort of Greek chorus during the run of the series, commenting on the characters and plots.
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The Marcus-Nelson Murders
Title: The Marcus-Nelson Murders
Character: Teddy Hopper
Released: March 8, 1973
Type: Movie
A homicide detective begins to suspect that the black teenager accused of murdering two white girls is being framed by his fellow detectives.
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Title: Barnaby Jones
Character: David Colton
Released: January 28, 1973
Type: TV
Barnaby Jones is a television detective series starring Buddy Ebsen and Lee Meriwether as father- and daughter-in-law who run a private detective firm in Los Angeles. The show ran on CBS from January 28, 1973 to April 3, 1980, beginning as a midseason replacement. William Conrad guest starred as Frank Cannon of Cannon on the first episode of Barnaby Jones, "Requiem for a Son" and the two series had a two-part crossover episode in 1975, "The Deadly Conspiracy".
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Marjoe
Title: Marjoe
Character: Himself
Released: July 24, 1972
Type: Movie
Part documentary, part expose, this film follows one-time child evangelist Marjoe Gortner on the "church tent" Revivalist circuit, commenting on the showmanship of Evangelism and "the religion business", prior to the start of "televangelism".
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Title: Medical Center
Released: September 24, 1969
Type: TV
Medical Center is a medical drama series which aired on CBS from 1969 to 1976. It was produced by MGM Television.
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Title: The Dick Cavett Show
Character: Self - Guest
Released: June 6, 1968
Type: TV
The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.