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nantucket_wings
04-23-2003, 08:48 PM
if you know of any facts about the cast of Wings as a group or individually, please feel free to post them here for everyone to see ... :D



little known fact about Tim and Tyne Daly .... They are brother and sister .... Tyne is 12 yrs older than Tim, Tyne being born in Madison, Wisconsin ... and Tim being born in NYC

Chocoholic
04-23-2003, 08:58 PM
Helen was origionally supposed to be played by the woman who now plays Roz on Frasier. Also, the character name of Roz Doyle on Frasier comes from a deceased Wings writer.

Tony went to college at the University of Southern Maine. (I know that one because my cousin, Kerry, went there. She graduated in May 2001.)

nantucket_wings
04-23-2003, 10:32 PM
some known facts about Steven Weber



Graduate of the prestigious State University of New York, Purchase. Other SUNY Purchase

Son Alfie James born on February 25, 2003.

Wife Juliette Hohnen is an interior decorator and a former L.A. Bureau chief for MTV.

Met ex-wife Finn Carter on the set of the soap "As The World Turns."

Mom was a nightclub singer; Dad was a manager of Borscht Belt comedians.

Began acting in commercials in the third grade.

First child, Jack Alexander Hohnen-Weber, was born on 15 January 2001, weighing 7lbs 1oz

nantucket_wings
04-23-2003, 10:36 PM
Some known facts about Tim Daly


He has 2 children with Amy.

Attended and graduated from Bennington College.

Grandson of famed California governor and liberal Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren (1891-1974).

nantucket_wings
04-23-2003, 10:39 PM
Some known facts about Crystal Bernard


Crystal got her start as a child entertainer, singing with her father at revivals in the early 1970s.

She co-wrote the song "If I Were Your Girl", which is performed by Paula Abdul and appears on her album "Head Over Heels."

nantucket_wings
04-23-2003, 10:49 PM
Some known facts about Tony Shalhoub




Tony is from Green Bay, WI. (whooo hooo, a cheesehead just like me, lol)

Two daughters Josie (b. 1989 - adopted by Brooke) and Sophie (b. 1993)

He is a Lebanese-American.

Cousin of famous Chicago/LA Radio Personality Jonathan Brandmeir.

Attended college at the University of Southern Maine in Portland, Maine.

Sister-in-law is Lynne Adams (I).

Directorial debut in Lynne Adams' film "Made Up".

Graduated from USM in 1977.

Keynote speaker at the University of Southern Maine graduation in 2003, his alma mater

nantucket_wings
04-23-2003, 10:51 PM
Some known facts about Amy Yasbeck



Daughter, with Ritter, Stella Ritter, born [11 September 1998]

As a child Yasbeck was featured on the cover of the Betty Crocker Easy Bake Oven. She was recently presented with a new Easy Bake Oven on the show "I've Got A Secret" for which she is a regular panel member.

Co-starred with now-husband, John Ritter in Problem Child (1990)

Amy is of Lebanese descent

Chocoholic
04-23-2003, 11:48 PM
Cool :D How'd you know all that?

nantucket_wings
04-23-2003, 11:52 PM
http://us.imdb.com



Another cool fact about Tim Daly .. I just found his home address ... :D

Schmoopie
09-07-2008, 03:06 AM
Another fact about Tony Shalhoub. His family has a candy store somewhere in Wisconsin. I'll try to find the name of it. I think it's run by some cousins.

Andrea