Denny : Look, there's a guy who will give us cash for this stuff. He starred opposite Sheryl Lee as a cheating husband in the 2001 USA Network cable movie Hitched. The film was a critical failure, and some critics panned Hall's performance as a high school football star, claiming that he, the movies' reigning geek, was miscast for the role. : Kim "[37] The show's sixth and final season premiered on June 17, 2007. I'd give my left nut to see that again. by devonlapenias. Don't make me drive. People Anthony Michael Hall There isn't any other way. : "For [Hall] to upstage Chevy, I thought, was a remarkable accomplishment for a 13-year-old kid," said Hughes. Jim : Hall eventually quit drinking and became fully sober by 1990. : [threatening Jim with Edward's scissors]  That's not fair. "It was a thrill and a daunting challenge to play someone of his stature and brilliance. [41], On November 17, 2016, Hall was charged with battery for allegedly injuring a neighbor in a dispute at his residence.[42]. Add to cart Show Details. "[44], Hall's role in the 1993 film Six Degrees of Separation made news not because of what occurred onscreen, but rather what failed to occur. Silicon Valley Signed Photo $ 50.00. Hall, who portrayed John Hughes' alter egos inSixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and Weird Science,[20] credits the director for putting him on the map and giving him those opportunities as a child. 31 Facts You Probably Don't Know About "... Edward was almost played by John Cusack. Hall began his first regular series role in 2002, starring as Johnny Smith in USA Network's supernatural drama The Dead Zone, a TV series adapted from Stephen King's best-selling novel. Grunge. : [citation needed]. Hall started his career in commercials when he was seven years old. : [5], Hall assists at-risk youth through his literacy program, The Anthony Michael Hall Literacy Club, in association with Chapman University. Edward Scissorhands Signed Photo. Critic Sheila Benson from the Los Angeles Times said "Hall [was] the role model supreme" for the character, but she also acknowledged that "he [was] outgrowing the role" and "[didn’t] need to hold the patent on the bratty bright kid. It's just a scratch. Rating: [3.5/5] Creating a being set to represent a monster typically holds a mirror to the society in the way they treat it. Michael Anthony Hall (born April 14, 1968),[1] known professionally asAnthony Michael Hall, is an American actor, film producer, and director who starred in several teen-oriented films of the 1980s. Relax! Forget about holding her hand, man. No? For the show, MTV attempted to reunite the original cast. : Former Brat Pack member known for his '80s comedies, including The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, and Sixteen Candles. "I also had the best script that I've had an opportunity to direct. Film critic Janet Maslin praised Hall, stating that the 16-year-old actor and Ringwald were "the movie's standout performers. Filming & Production Great guy. STOP IT! What, you don't want us to have our own van like Denny's where we can be by ourselves whenever we'd like, huh? | Denny Why can't you just do it? • 1980: ABC Weekend Specials (Fernsehserie, Folge 3x08 The Gold Bug) [4] The film was a significant box office hit in 1983, grossing over US$61 million in the United States. Kim Smith told the press that he called Denzel Washington for advice,[23] who told him that an onscreen same-sex kiss was a bad career move. Kim Hey! Forget holding her hand. "I wanted to be a part of that film, but it didn't work out. | JUST DRIVE! Jim However, on the day of the shoot, Smith backed off. Jim 31 Facts You Probably Don't Know About "Edward Scissorhands" Find this Pin and more on Favorite obsessions! He tried to hurt you. : Kim [now bullying and shoving Edward]  "[23] He was replaced with Matthew Modine. : "The truth is, I had my partying nights, but I never really bounced at the bottom," he said. [47] In 2006, Hall was ranked #4 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Teen Stars"[48] and #41 in "100 Greatest Kid Stars. : : : Later. Release Dates In a castle high on top of a hill lives an inventor's greatest creation - Edward, a near-complete person. I just saw him! Kim | Just do it! Bullshit! In the late 1980s, Hall's drinking problem, which began in his early teens, made headlines. He was Edward's arch-nemesis and Kim's ex-boyfriend. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Hall (left) and Noah Wyle in 1999'sPirates of Silicon Valley. Jim Categories: Edward Scissorhands, Photos. : Peg Boggs : Jim : Categories: Edward Scissorhands, Photos. Kim No he did not and you know it! He was in The Breakfast Club, Edward Scissorhands, The Dead Zone and soooo much more. What's fair got to do with it? Reviews of the film were positive for Hall and his co-stars, and one for People Weekly even claimed that Hall's performance "[pilfered] the film" from Ringwald. [12] His stage debut was in 1977, when he was cast as the young Steve Allen in Allen's semi-autobiographical play The Wake. The only thing he hangs on tighter to is his dick. Breakfast Club Signed Photo $ 50.00. "[23], In 1990, Hall's physical appearance in Edward Scissorhands caught audiences off guard. In 2016, he plays himself as the customer being serviced in an AT&T Mobile commercial. Weird Science Signed Photo $ 50.00. Anthony Michael Hall was born in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Hall has been involved in multiple disputes with neighbors and his most recent one was taped, showing him pushing the neighbor to the ground. : Edward Scissorhands (1990) [ Jim ]: Falls to his death after a fight with Johnny Depp, on top of being stabbed in the chest and stomach by Depp (who then shoves him out through a window while his hand is still stuck in Hall's body), while Winona Ryder looks on; we see his body when the angry mob arrives at … Because my father keeps the damn room locked. The film featured songs written and performed by Hall. : Hall played a gay love interest toWill Smith, who had previously agreed to a kissing scene between the two. Edward, I was so afraid. Look, I've wracked my brain. Kim : He transposed his first and middle names when he entered show business because there was another actor named Michael Hall who was already a member of the Screen Actors Guild. Denny : : Hey, I said stay away from her! 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