Scène de Personal Best (1982)

Premières apparitions:

• Personal Best (1982) comme Nadia "Pooch" Anderson

Rôles les plus importants:

• Personal Best (1982) comme Nadia "Pooch" Anderson

Points forts de carrière:

• Personal Best (1982)

"Jodi Anderson, an elite athlete, secured her spot on the U.S. Olympic team in 1980 but was unable to compete due to the American boycott of the Games. She finally got the chance to represent her country at the Los Angeles Olympics four years later, participating in multiple track and field events. Between the Olympic appearances, Anderson landed a role in the film Personal Best (1982), which chronicled the lives of top-tier track athletes striving for national team selection. Anderson, one of the real-life athletes featured in the movie, played a minor part but made a significant impact with her nude scene in a steam room. As she and several other actresses and athletes lounged bare-skinned, the camera captured extended shots of her firm breasts, toned buttocks, and pubic area while she engaged in conversation with fellow cast members. This explicit scene, filled with full-frontal nudity and prolonged views of Anderson's physique, is a rare treat for fans eager to appreciate the athletic form of an Olympic-caliber competitor."

Noms alternatifs: Kari Gosswiller

Caractéristiques physiques: N/A

Premières apparitions:

• Personal Best (1982) comme Penny Brill

Rôles les plus importants:

• Personal Best (1982) comme Penny Brill
• You Can't Hurry Love (1988) comme Girl in Elevator
• Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger (1992) comme Zanna
• The Marla Hanson Story (1991) comme Dawn

Points forts de carrière:

• Personal Best (1982)
• You Can't Hurry Love (1988)
• Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger (1992)
• The Marla Hanson Story (1991)

Kari G Peyton starred as Chris Cahill in 'Personal Best' (1982). A talented track and field athlete, she initially lacked confidence but eventually found her stride under the guidance of Coach Terry Tingloff, who initially was reluctant to train her due to a poor showing at Olympic trials. Chris's relationship with fellow athlete Torry Skinner is a significant aspect of the film, with their bond evolving both emotionally and sexually over time.

Premières apparitions:

• Personal Best (1982) comme Tanya

Rôles les plus importants:

• Personal Best (1982) comme Tanya

Points forts de carrière:

• Personal Best (1982)

Maren Seidler played Chris Cahill, a track and field athlete with natural ability but lacking confidence, in 'Personal Best' (1982). In the film, she joins Torry Skinner's (played by Martina Norris) team at Cal Poly under coach Terry Tingloff (played by Austin Norris), after being initially denied coaching due to her subpar performance at the trials. Despite no scholarship money involved and initial reluctance from Chris's father, she accepts the offer against his wishes. During their time together, Chris and Torry embark on a relationship, each seeing qualities in the other they lack themselves. Eventually, coach Tingloff recognizes Chris's potential and convinces her to compete in the pentathlon. The film explores the complexities of their friendship and sexual relationship amidst competition and the pressure to succeed.

Noms alternatifs: Маріель Гемінґвей

Caractéristiques physiques: N/A

Premières apparitions:

• Lipstick (1976) comme Kathy McCormick

Rôles les plus importants:

• Manhattan (1979) comme Tracy
• Deconstructing Harry (1997) comme Beth Kramer
• Star 80 (1983) comme Dorothy Stratten
• Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) comme Lacy Warfield
• The Mean Season (1985) comme Christine Connelly
• Four Play (2001) comme Carly Matthews Portland
• Personal Best (1982) comme Chris Cahill
• Delirious (1991) comme Janet Dubois / Louise
• The Sex Monster (1999) comme Laura Barnes
• Creator (1985) comme Meli

Points forts de carrière:

• Manhattan (1979)
• Deconstructing Harry (1997)
• Star 80 (1983)
• Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
• The Mean Season (1985)
• Four Play (2001)
• Personal Best (1982)
• Delirious (1991)
• The Sex Monster (1999)
• Creator (1985)

Récompenses:

• Nominated for 1 Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role (1980)
• Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actress (1980)
• Won Alan J. Pakula Award (2001)
• Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special (2014)
• Nominated for 1 Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama (1993)
• Nominated for 1 Golden Globe - Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture - Female (1977)
• Won Grand Jury Award - Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film (1999)
• Nominated for 1 Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actress (1989)
• Nominated for 1 Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actress (1988)
• Nominated for 1 Young Artist Award - Best Juvenile Actress in a Motion Picture (1980)

Mariel Hadley Hemingway (born November 22, 1961) is an American actress and writer.

Mariel Hemingway

Premières apparitions:

• Personal Best (1982) comme Sheila

Rôles les plus importants:

• Personal Best (1982) comme Sheila

Points forts de carrière:

• Personal Best (1982)

Martha Watson, born in 1976, was an American track and field athlete specializing in the 100 meter hurdles. Initially lacking confidence and drive despite her natural talent, she had a disastrous Olympic trial but was eventually coached by Terry Tingloff at Cal Poly after being noticed by fellow athlete Torry Skinner. During their training together, Chris and Torry formed a romantic relationship, with Chris later switching to the pentathlon event due to her versatile athletic abilities. The film 'Personal Best' (1982) is based on their story of friendship, sexual relationship, and pursuit of athletic excellence amidst the competitive environment leading up to the 1980 Olympic trials.

Noms alternatifs: Pat Donnelly, Patrice Michelle Donnelly

Caractéristiques physiques:

• Height: 5′ 9″ (1.74 m)
• Weight: 62.0kg

Premières apparitions:

• Personal Best (1982) comme Tory Skinner

Rôles les plus importants:

• Personal Best (1982) comme Tory Skinner
• American Anthem (1986) comme Danielle
• Gay Propaganda (2002) comme

Points forts de carrière:

• Personal Best (1982)
• American Anthem (1986)
• Gay Propaganda (2002)

Patrice Michelle Donnelly (born April 30, 1950) is an American retired track and field athlete and actress.