Maureen O'Hara: Queen of Technicolor. Maureen O'Hara movies: TCM tribute Veteran actress and Honorary Oscar recipient Maureen O'Hara, who died at age 95 on Oct. 24, '15, in Boise, Idaho, will be remembered by Turner Classic Movies with a 24-hour film tribute on Friday, Nov. 20. At one point known as “The Queen of Technicolor” – alongside “Eastern” star Maria Montez – the red-headed O'Hara (born Maureen FitzSimons on Aug. 17, 1920, in Ranelagh, County Dublin) was featured in more than 50 movies from 1938 to 1971 – in addition to one brief 1991 comeback (Chris Columbus' Only the Lonely). Maureen O'Hara and John Wayne Setting any hint of modesty aside, Maureen O'Hara wrote in her 2004 autobiography (with John Nicoletti), 'Tis Herself, that “I was the only leading lady big enough and tough enough for John Wayne.” Wayne, for his part, once said (as quoted in 'Tis Herself): There's only one woman who has been my friend over the...
- 10/29/2015
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Maureen O’Hara, the Irish actress widely recognized for her roles in How Green Was My Valley, Miracle on 34th Street and The Quiet Man, died Saturday morning. She was 95. Dubbed as “The Queen of Technicolor" for her piercing green eyes and porcelain skin (she received the nickname from Dr. Herbert Kalmus, who invented the process), O'Hara "passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family as they celebrated her life listening to music from her favorite movie, The Quiet Man,” a statement from her family read. Her longtime manager Johnny Nicoletti said she died at her home in Boise, Idaho. {
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- 10/24/2015
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Maureen O'Hara in Our Man In Havana with Alec Guinness. Photo: Courtesy of London Film Festival Miracle On 34th Street star Maureen O'Hara has died at age 95.
The Irish-born redhead – whose films included How Green Was My Valley, Our Man In Havana Jamaica Inn and The Quiet Man - died in her sleep her home in Boise, Idaho, her manager Johnny Nicoletti said.
O'Hara made a move to Hollywood in 1939 after success in Britain and became known for starring alongside John Wayne, who said of the actress: "She's a great guy. I've had many friends, and I prefer the company of men. Except for Maureen O'Hara."
O'Hara - who wrote a biography entitled 'Tis Herself - was awarded an honorary Oscar earlier this year.
Her family said in a statement: "Her characters were feisty and fearless, just as she was in real life. She was also proudly Irish and spent...
The Irish-born redhead – whose films included How Green Was My Valley, Our Man In Havana Jamaica Inn and The Quiet Man - died in her sleep her home in Boise, Idaho, her manager Johnny Nicoletti said.
O'Hara made a move to Hollywood in 1939 after success in Britain and became known for starring alongside John Wayne, who said of the actress: "She's a great guy. I've had many friends, and I prefer the company of men. Except for Maureen O'Hara."
O'Hara - who wrote a biography entitled 'Tis Herself - was awarded an honorary Oscar earlier this year.
Her family said in a statement: "Her characters were feisty and fearless, just as she was in real life. She was also proudly Irish and spent...
- 10/24/2015
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
From the AP:
Maureen O’Hara, the flame-haired Irish movie star who appeared in classics ranging from the grim “How Green Was My Valley” to the uplifting “Miracle on 34th Street” and bantered unforgettably with John Wayne in several films. She was 95.
O’Hara died in her sleep at her home in Boise, Idaho, said Johnny Nicoletti, her longtime manager.
O’Hara received an Honorary Award at the 2014 Governors Awards.
“She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family as they celebrated her life listening to music from her favorite movie, ‘The Quiet Man,'” said a statement from her family.
“As an actress, Maureen O’Hara brought unyielding strength and sudden sensitivity to every role she played. Her characters were feisty and fearless, just as she was in real life. She was also proudly Irish and spent her entire lifetime sharing her heritage and the wonderful culture of the Emerald Isle with the world,...
Maureen O’Hara, the flame-haired Irish movie star who appeared in classics ranging from the grim “How Green Was My Valley” to the uplifting “Miracle on 34th Street” and bantered unforgettably with John Wayne in several films. She was 95.
O’Hara died in her sleep at her home in Boise, Idaho, said Johnny Nicoletti, her longtime manager.
O’Hara received an Honorary Award at the 2014 Governors Awards.
“She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family as they celebrated her life listening to music from her favorite movie, ‘The Quiet Man,'” said a statement from her family.
“As an actress, Maureen O’Hara brought unyielding strength and sudden sensitivity to every role she played. Her characters were feisty and fearless, just as she was in real life. She was also proudly Irish and spent her entire lifetime sharing her heritage and the wonderful culture of the Emerald Isle with the world,...
- 10/24/2015
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Maureen O’Hara, the actress who appeared in such classic films as “How Green Was My Valley,” “The Quiet Man” and “Miracle on 34th Street,” died at her home in Boise, Idaho. She was 95. O’Hara died peacefully in her sleep of natural causes, her longtime manager Johnny Nicoletti told the Associated Press. “She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family as they celebrated her life listening to music from her favorite movie, ‘The Quiet Man,'” her family said in a statement. See Photos: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2015 O’Hara was a prolific star of Hollywood’s Golden Age,...
- 10/24/2015
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
Maureen O’Hara, the Irish beauty whose striking red hair, crystal-green eyes and porcelain skin were so dazzling on the silver screen that she was dubbed “The Queen of Technicolor,” has died. She was 95. O’Hara, who played the feisty wife to onscreen husband John Wayne in five films — three of them directed by John Ford — died Saturday at her home in Boise, Idaho, Johnny Nicoletti, her longtime manager, told the Associated Press. “She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family as they celebrated her life listening to music from her favorite movie, The Quiet Man,” her
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- 7/21/2014
- by Mike Barnes, Duane Byrge
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As it heads into the holiday moviegoing season with Tangled and its franchise hopeful Tron, Walt Disney Studios is shifting pieces of its domestic PR department.
Joe Quenqua and Julie Fontaine are getting new titles and added responsibilities, taking on domestic media strategy for all titles and overseeing campaigns with N.Y.- and L.A.-based broadcast, print and online publicists.
Quenqua becomes vp of publicity and will manage the New York office for the Walt Disney Studios and will retain his responsibilities overseeing worldwide publicity and communications for Disney Theatrical Group.
Fontaine, as vp of domestic publicity, will be based on the West Coast and takes on not only domestic publicity but film festival and awards campaigns. She joined Disney in 2009 from Miramax, were she worked on campaigns for The Queen and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.
The two will report to Disney's senior vp of global publicity Michelle Sewell,...
Joe Quenqua and Julie Fontaine are getting new titles and added responsibilities, taking on domestic media strategy for all titles and overseeing campaigns with N.Y.- and L.A.-based broadcast, print and online publicists.
Quenqua becomes vp of publicity and will manage the New York office for the Walt Disney Studios and will retain his responsibilities overseeing worldwide publicity and communications for Disney Theatrical Group.
Fontaine, as vp of domestic publicity, will be based on the West Coast and takes on not only domestic publicity but film festival and awards campaigns. She joined Disney in 2009 from Miramax, were she worked on campaigns for The Queen and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.
The two will report to Disney's senior vp of global publicity Michelle Sewell,...
- 11/5/2010
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney studio chairman nm2646465 autoRich Ross[/link] on Thursday tapped a young producer on the company's Burbank lot as its next film production president.
Sean Bailey -- a Disney-based producer currently producing the sci-fi remake "Tron Legacy" -- was named to replace recently ousted Oren Aviv as president of production at Walt Disney Studios. Bailey will oversee all aspects of live-action development, film production and physical production for Walt Disney Pictures and Touchstone Pictures.
Bailey surfaced as a lead candidate for the job on Wednesday. In announcing his appointment, Disney noted that "additional changes to international theatrical distribution, multicultural initiatives, publicity, communications and Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment" were in the works.
"Building upon a strong foundation with the company, Sean brings great creative instincts and considerable filmmaking experience to his new role," Ross said. "His close relationships throughout the creative community and industry at large make him an ideal leader...
Sean Bailey -- a Disney-based producer currently producing the sci-fi remake "Tron Legacy" -- was named to replace recently ousted Oren Aviv as president of production at Walt Disney Studios. Bailey will oversee all aspects of live-action development, film production and physical production for Walt Disney Pictures and Touchstone Pictures.
Bailey surfaced as a lead candidate for the job on Wednesday. In announcing his appointment, Disney noted that "additional changes to international theatrical distribution, multicultural initiatives, publicity, communications and Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment" were in the works.
"Building upon a strong foundation with the company, Sean brings great creative instincts and considerable filmmaking experience to his new role," Ross said. "His close relationships throughout the creative community and industry at large make him an ideal leader...
- 1/14/2010
- by By Carl DiOrio
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fifth Avenue between 59th and 55th streets. It is the epicenter of my existence in New York City. Within those five blocks lie the triple treat of the twenty-four hour Apple Cube, the Harry Potter Boutique of Fao Schwarz and the magic of The World of Disney store. One of the few places one can get the same merchandise that’s sold inside the park gates, this mouse house - different from the mall-based “Disney Store” - includes everything from opening day pins to the pricey limited edition works of art that await on the third floor gallery. For me, the only thing better than experiencing that first midnight show of the latest Pixar release is stopping by 711 Fifth Avenue and picking up an exclusive pin and small stuffed mascot to come along with me on my adventure. Sadly, on June 17, 2010, it looks like I will be attending the midnight...
- 8/13/2008
- UGO Movies
Fifth Avenue between 59th and 55th streets. It is the epicenter of my existence in New York City. Within those five blocks lie the triple treat of the twenty-four hour Apple Cube, the Harry Potter Boutique of Fao Schwarz and the magic of The World of Disney store. One of the few places one can get the same merchandise that’s sold inside the park gates, this mouse house - different from the mall-based “Disney Store” - includes everything from opening day pins to the pricey limited edition works of art that await on the third floor gallery. For me, the only thing better than experiencing that first midnight show of the latest Pixar release is stopping by 711 Fifth Avenue and picking up an exclusive pin and small stuffed mascot to come along with me on my adventure. Sadly, on June 17, 2010, it looks like I will be attending the midnight...
- 8/13/2008
- UGO Movies
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