British-Canadian actor Alan Scarfe, who is best known for his work in Seven Days and Double Impact, has died. The performer was 77 years old. News of Scarfe’s death has become public months after he died on April 28, 2024. In an announcement from Scarfe’s family, it was revealed that the actor died from colon cancer at his home in Longueuil, Quebec. As mentioned, above, he was best known for his role as Dr. Bradley Talmadge on Upn’s former sci-fi series Seven Days which ran for three seasons between 1998 and 2001. The Bay Boy (Credit: Orion Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection) Originally born in England, Scarfe was raised in Vancouver. Scarfe leaves behind several family members, including his actor son, Jonathan Scarfe who is known for shows like Van Helsing and The 100. In addition to his role on Seven Days, Scarfe’s television credits were numerous as he featured in titles...
- 6/7/2024
- TV Insider
Alan Scarfe, the classically trained British Canadian actor known for his turns as bad guys in Double Impact and Lethal Weapon III and as Dr. Bradley Talmadge on the Upn sci-fi series Seven Days, has died. He was 77.
Scarfe died April 28 of colon cancer at his home in Longueuil, Quebec, his family announced.
Survivors include his son, actor Jonathan Scarfe (ER, Raising the Bar, Hell on Wheels, Van Helsing).
Born in England and raised in Vancouver, Scarfe portrayed the Romulans Tokath and Admiral Mendak on episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1991 and 1993 and was another alien, the powerful Magistrate Augris, on a 1995 installment of Star Trek: Voyager.
“Science fiction on film and television, especially if you are playing some kind of alien character with fantastic make-up, is great for actors with a strong stage background,” he said in a 2007 interview. “The productions need that kind of size and intensity of performance.
Scarfe died April 28 of colon cancer at his home in Longueuil, Quebec, his family announced.
Survivors include his son, actor Jonathan Scarfe (ER, Raising the Bar, Hell on Wheels, Van Helsing).
Born in England and raised in Vancouver, Scarfe portrayed the Romulans Tokath and Admiral Mendak on episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1991 and 1993 and was another alien, the powerful Magistrate Augris, on a 1995 installment of Star Trek: Voyager.
“Science fiction on film and television, especially if you are playing some kind of alien character with fantastic make-up, is great for actors with a strong stage background,” he said in a 2007 interview. “The productions need that kind of size and intensity of performance.
- 6/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Canada - it’s my home and native land, and it belongs to Cathy’s Curse (1977) as well; although for decades it went from obscurity to discount box set before being rescued and restored. Now the film can be seen - after years of mud caked transfers - for what it really is: A truly bizarre attempt at setting The Exorcist/The Omen inside of an artsy marital drama, full of yelling, strange behaviour, and temper tantrums. And that’s just the grownups. In other words, Cathy's Curse is essential viewing for those who need a little Sturm und Drang und Flying Dolls in their lives. You know who you are.
A French co-production, Cathy’s Curse had regional openings all across Canada in the fall, and opened in France late summer. The critics were nothing more than dismissive with this low budget shocker, and it went through the usual journey: drive-ins,...
A French co-production, Cathy’s Curse had regional openings all across Canada in the fall, and opened in France late summer. The critics were nothing more than dismissive with this low budget shocker, and it went through the usual journey: drive-ins,...
- 3/20/2021
- by Scott Drebit
- DailyDead
1981: Another World's Mac wanted to know if Sandy was his son.
1988: Santa Barbara's Tori was rushed into surgery after a car crash.
1999: All My Children's Adam knocked off Erica's mask.
2006: Guiding Light's Olivia made love with Frank."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1942: Clara, Lu and Em, one of radio's earliest network soap operas in 1930 (first on Wgn then NBC Blue), was brought back by CBS Radio.
1988: Santa Barbara's Tori was rushed into surgery after a car crash.
1999: All My Children's Adam knocked off Erica's mask.
2006: Guiding Light's Olivia made love with Frank."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1942: Clara, Lu and Em, one of radio's earliest network soap operas in 1930 (first on Wgn then NBC Blue), was brought back by CBS Radio.
- 6/8/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
"I sent mommy to the madhouse. I scared the butler to death. I threw Nanny out the window. Now three of us are left..." The old family home houses a horrific (and possessive) spirit in Cathy's Curse, and Severin Films has now announced the special features for their upcoming Blu-ray release of the 1977 fright film.
On April 11th, Severin Films will unleash Cathy's Curse on Blu-ray with a fresh 2K remaster and a substantial list of bonus features that you can check out below (via Blu ray.com). Directed by Eddy Matalon, Cathy's Curse stars Alan Scarfe, Beverly Murray, and Randi Allen.
Synopsis (via Blu-ray.com): After a terrible car accident twenty years ago killed his father and sister, a man returns to his family home with his wife and daughter. The daughter takes up residence in her deceased aunt's room and, after finding some of her possessions, becomes possessed by her spirit.
On April 11th, Severin Films will unleash Cathy's Curse on Blu-ray with a fresh 2K remaster and a substantial list of bonus features that you can check out below (via Blu ray.com). Directed by Eddy Matalon, Cathy's Curse stars Alan Scarfe, Beverly Murray, and Randi Allen.
Synopsis (via Blu-ray.com): After a terrible car accident twenty years ago killed his father and sister, a man returns to his family home with his wife and daughter. The daughter takes up residence in her deceased aunt's room and, after finding some of her possessions, becomes possessed by her spirit.
- 2/15/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Jean-Claude Van Damme: Double Impact (1991) ReviewStory65%Acting68%Action73%Directing72%Van Damage85%Lots of Van DamageVan Damme Times Two is a lot of funTruely early 90s vibe Cheesy as hell (but this can be seen as a good thing as well)Loses some speed during the end2016-02-2477%Overall ScoreReader Rating: (2 Votes)72%
Van Damme. Times Two. They`re damn quick. Damn cool. Damn hot.
Double the fun. And Double…. The Van Damage!
With the above stated words, audiences in 1991 were introduced to Double Impact, one of my personal favorite, if not my very favorite, Jean-Claude Van Damme film. Just fresh from the success of Bloodsport (1988), Kickboxer (1989), Lionheart (1990) and Death Warrant (1990) Double Impact was the next smash hit Van Damme had at the box office, making him a household name in the early 1990s. With split screen effects Van Damme is able to portray two roles; the role of twin brothers Chad and Alex.
Van Damme. Times Two. They`re damn quick. Damn cool. Damn hot.
Double the fun. And Double…. The Van Damage!
With the above stated words, audiences in 1991 were introduced to Double Impact, one of my personal favorite, if not my very favorite, Jean-Claude Van Damme film. Just fresh from the success of Bloodsport (1988), Kickboxer (1989), Lionheart (1990) and Death Warrant (1990) Double Impact was the next smash hit Van Damme had at the box office, making him a household name in the early 1990s. With split screen effects Van Damme is able to portray two roles; the role of twin brothers Chad and Alex.
- 2/24/2016
- by Thor
- AsianMoviePulse
While Jean-Claude Van Damme now prefers to make narcissistic reality TV shows I had the chance to revisit one of his earlier works this week as Double Impact returns to DVD on 19th September. Made in 1991, Double Impact marked Van Damme’s first foray into the acting challenge of the dual role, here playing twin brothers separated at birth and distinguished by slightly different hairstyles.
Van Damme plays Chad and Alex Wagner who are separated as infants when their parents are brutally murdered by members of a Hong Kong criminal cartel. 25 years later, Chad has moved to California via Paris, by way of explanation for his unusual accent, to become a karate teacher and Alex, who stayed in Hong Kong, has become involved in the criminal underworld. The pair are reunited in Hong Kong by the family bodyguard Frank (Geoffrey Lewis – Every Which Way But Loose) with a plan to...
Van Damme plays Chad and Alex Wagner who are separated as infants when their parents are brutally murdered by members of a Hong Kong criminal cartel. 25 years later, Chad has moved to California via Paris, by way of explanation for his unusual accent, to become a karate teacher and Alex, who stayed in Hong Kong, has become involved in the criminal underworld. The pair are reunited in Hong Kong by the family bodyguard Frank (Geoffrey Lewis – Every Which Way But Loose) with a plan to...
- 9/19/2011
- by Chris Wright
- Obsessed with Film
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