Did you know that Chris Pine's dad, actor Robert Pine, played a super-tiny role on "The Office" as the father of John Krasinski's Jim Halpert? You probably didn't — but on a recent podcast, stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey discussed the elder Pine's time on their set.
In the 109th episode of "Office Ladies" — a recap podcast about the hit NBC mockumentary sitcom — Fischer and Kinsey tackled the first half of season 6's "Niagara," which centers around the wedding of Jim and Pam (Fischer). "This is where we are going to meet Jim's parents for the first time," Fischer says as the two discuss the scene featuring the couple's rehearsal dinner. "We have Betsy Halpert, played by Perry Smith, and Gerald Halpert, played by Robert Pine, who is the father of actor Chris Pine."
"People were so excited," Kinsey said, and Fischer agreed: "We were a little bit excited.
In the 109th episode of "Office Ladies" — a recap podcast about the hit NBC mockumentary sitcom — Fischer and Kinsey tackled the first half of season 6's "Niagara," which centers around the wedding of Jim and Pam (Fischer). "This is where we are going to meet Jim's parents for the first time," Fischer says as the two discuss the scene featuring the couple's rehearsal dinner. "We have Betsy Halpert, played by Perry Smith, and Gerald Halpert, played by Robert Pine, who is the father of actor Chris Pine."
"People were so excited," Kinsey said, and Fischer agreed: "We were a little bit excited.
- 9/20/2024
- by Nina Starner
- Slash Film
Similar to many other Hollywood biggies, Chris Pine too comes from an acting background, whose parents were once associated with the showbiz. But while they did enjoy modest success, especially his dad, Robert Pine, it did little to change their life around financially, and the late ’80s would turn out to be the toughest period for the Pine family.
The Wonder Woman star, who has cemented himself as a major A-lister since rising to prominence in the late 2000s, recounted this dark period of his life, and how his parents combated the situation.
Chris Pine Recalled His Family’s Financial Struggle in the ‘80s Chris Pine | Credit: Don’t Worry Darling (via Warner Bros. Pictures)
While Robert Pine enjoyed brief success for playing Sergeant Joseph Getraer in the ’70s sitcom CHiPs, acting alone didn’t pay his bills. Moreover, heading into the ’90s, things only kept deteriorating for the Pine family,...
The Wonder Woman star, who has cemented himself as a major A-lister since rising to prominence in the late 2000s, recounted this dark period of his life, and how his parents combated the situation.
Chris Pine Recalled His Family’s Financial Struggle in the ‘80s Chris Pine | Credit: Don’t Worry Darling (via Warner Bros. Pictures)
While Robert Pine enjoyed brief success for playing Sergeant Joseph Getraer in the ’70s sitcom CHiPs, acting alone didn’t pay his bills. Moreover, heading into the ’90s, things only kept deteriorating for the Pine family,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Chris Pine has done just about everything in Hollywood. The 43-year-old has starred in blockbuster franchises, indie flicks, and rom-coms, as well as TV sitcoms, series, and comedies. No wonder Pine was getting “bored and frustrated” with his entertainment career. He was ready to try something new, hence his directorial debut with Poolman. The Don’t Worry Darling star also seems ready to spice up his wardrobe. Learn more about Pine’s new comedy mystery movie and out-there look for the premiere.
Chris Pine at the ‘Poolman’ premiere celebrating Pine’s directorial debut | Monica Schipper/Getty Images
Chris Pine rolled up to LA’s Vista Theatre in a blue work van outfitted with his Poolman character’s “Awesome Aquatics” logo and catchphrase, “Love’s alive in Los Angeles,” emblazoned on its sides. The Star Trek star exited the vehicle and began signing autographs in a surprising get-up. Pine donned a beige...
Chris Pine at the ‘Poolman’ premiere celebrating Pine’s directorial debut | Monica Schipper/Getty Images
Chris Pine rolled up to LA’s Vista Theatre in a blue work van outfitted with his Poolman character’s “Awesome Aquatics” logo and catchphrase, “Love’s alive in Los Angeles,” emblazoned on its sides. The Star Trek star exited the vehicle and began signing autographs in a surprising get-up. Pine donned a beige...
- 4/25/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Chris Pine is a talented American actor who has made a name for himself in Hollywood, thanks to his versatile acting skills and charm. Born on August 26, 1980, in Los Angeles, California, Pine comes from a family of actors, with his parents, Robert Pine and Gwynne Gilford, and his grandmother, Anne Gwynne, all having had successful careers in the industry. Despite having acting in his blood, Pine has managed to carve out his own path, earning critical acclaim and popular support for his roles in movies such as Star Trek, Wonder Woman, and Hell or High Water.
Early Life and Career Chris Pine. Depostiphotos
Chris Pine grew up in a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. He attended Oakwood School in the San Fernando Valley before moving on to the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied English and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Pine later attended the American...
Early Life and Career Chris Pine. Depostiphotos
Chris Pine grew up in a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. He attended Oakwood School in the San Fernando Valley before moving on to the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied English and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Pine later attended the American...
- 5/3/2023
- by Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Chris Pine is not who you think he is. Sure, he’s the handsome, blue-eyed actor famous for roles combining action, intensity, and charm in Star Trek, Wonder Woman, and Into the Woods. But beneath the movie star is a man who grew up with deep insecurities. He loves his job and talking cinema but doesn’t enjoy talking about himself and would rather be drinking coffee and reading than being interviewed.
It is Valentine’s Day morning when we speak via Zoom, just a few days shy of the 20th anniversary of the E.R. episode “A Thousand Cranes,” Pine’s 2003 onscreen debut where he played a guy who got drunk—at a blow-out Valentine’s party. The publicity machine is revving up for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, his action-adventure vehicle based on the tabletop fantasy game, but he’s also thinking of his directorial debut Poolman,...
It is Valentine’s Day morning when we speak via Zoom, just a few days shy of the 20th anniversary of the E.R. episode “A Thousand Cranes,” Pine’s 2003 onscreen debut where he played a guy who got drunk—at a blow-out Valentine’s party. The publicity machine is revving up for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, his action-adventure vehicle based on the tabletop fantasy game, but he’s also thinking of his directorial debut Poolman,...
- 3/10/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
It’s time for a new episode of the Best Horror Movie You Never Saw video series, and in this one we’re looking back at a movie that originally reached theatres just in time for Halloween in 1980. That movie is writer/director Vernon Zimmerman’s Fade to Black (watch it Here), and you can find out all about it by watching the video embedded above.
Fade to Black has the following synopsis:
Eric Binford is a lonely movie-buff who struggles to find his place in the world. The rejection by a Marilyn Monroe lookalike, who embodies his obsession, sends him on a killing spree during which he transforms himself into classic film characters.
The film stars Dennis Christopher, Norman Burton, Morgan Paull, Gwynne Gilford, Eve Brent, James Luisi, Linda Kerridge, Tim Thomerson, and Mickey Rourke.
Our Best Horror Movie You Never Saw series is dedicated to highlighting horror films that,...
Fade to Black has the following synopsis:
Eric Binford is a lonely movie-buff who struggles to find his place in the world. The rejection by a Marilyn Monroe lookalike, who embodies his obsession, sends him on a killing spree during which he transforms himself into classic film characters.
The film stars Dennis Christopher, Norman Burton, Morgan Paull, Gwynne Gilford, Eve Brent, James Luisi, Linda Kerridge, Tim Thomerson, and Mickey Rourke.
Our Best Horror Movie You Never Saw series is dedicated to highlighting horror films that,...
- 11/22/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Fade To Black, released 40 years ago today, is a deliciously demented, and surprisingly tragic, slice of meta-cinema. The tale of a much-maligned matinee maniac gone sour, Fade To Black rides a riveting, tour de force star turn from Dennis Christopher into certifiable legend status. This criminally under-seen thriller received a chilly reception upon its initial release (its Rotten Tomatoes rating of 45% among critics is a tremendous injustice) and did not make much of an impact with domestic audiences, but it has garnered something of a cult appreciation in recent years. To wit, Trailers From Hell Guru Adam Rifkin, a man who knows his movies, cited it as one of his favorite movies about movies in an early episode of our podcast The Movies That Made Me.
Tormented film fiend Eric Binford (Christopher), a stock boy for a movie marketing firm in the heart of Hollywood, lives to reference and rewatch classic cinema,...
Tormented film fiend Eric Binford (Christopher), a stock boy for a movie marketing firm in the heart of Hollywood, lives to reference and rewatch classic cinema,...
- 10/14/2020
- by Alex Kirschenbaum
- Trailers from Hell
Chris Pine got his start on ER back in 2003, and he's currently heating up the big screen alongside Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman. Even though the handsome actor has been in the spotlight for over a decade, there are still a few things you may not know about him - like his shoe fetish, for instance. Before you run off to buy a pair of heels, read on for more fun facts. Related10 Lucky Ladies Who've Been Romanced by Chris Pine He comes from a famous family. Chris's mom, Gwynne Gilford, is an actress and has appeared in a handful of films including Masters of the Universe and Fade to Black. Gwynne is married to Chris's dad, Robert, who is famous for his roles in The Bold and the Beautiful, The Office, and CHiPs. In fact, Chris's first TV appearance happened on CHiPs when he was just...
- 6/29/2017
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Years after Steve McQueen’s character helped stop the Blob from absorbing an entire small town, the gelatinous terror returned to ooze eerily in Beware! The Blob (aka Son of Blob) Earlier this year, Kino Lorber announced that they were releasing the 1972 sequel on Blu-ray and DVD, and now they have revealed the debut date, cover art, and special features for the home media release.
From Kino Lorber: “Coming September 20th on Blu-ray and DVD!
Brand New 2016 HD Master!
Beware! The Blob (1972) aka Son of Blob!
Special Features:
Audio Commentary by Film Historian Richard Harland Smith Alternate Title Sequence Trailers”
Beware! The Blob stars Robert Walker Jr., Gwynne Gilford, Godfrey Cambridge, Carol Lynley, Larry Hagman, Dick Van Patten, Shelley Berman, Gerrit Graham, Richard Stahl, Richard Webb, Sig Haig, and Burgess Meredith. The sequel was directed by Larry Hagman from a screenplay by Anthony Harris and Jack Woods. For those unfamiliar with the film,...
From Kino Lorber: “Coming September 20th on Blu-ray and DVD!
Brand New 2016 HD Master!
Beware! The Blob (1972) aka Son of Blob!
Special Features:
Audio Commentary by Film Historian Richard Harland Smith Alternate Title Sequence Trailers”
Beware! The Blob stars Robert Walker Jr., Gwynne Gilford, Godfrey Cambridge, Carol Lynley, Larry Hagman, Dick Van Patten, Shelley Berman, Gerrit Graham, Richard Stahl, Richard Webb, Sig Haig, and Burgess Meredith. The sequel was directed by Larry Hagman from a screenplay by Anthony Harris and Jack Woods. For those unfamiliar with the film,...
- 6/9/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Following the debut of Irvin Yeaworth Jr.'s The Blob in 1958, filmgoers were safe from its absorbent wrath until Beware! The Blob (aka Son of Blob) invaded the big screen in 1972. Now Kino Lorber is looking to bring the oozing menace into living rooms with their newly announced Blu-ray and DVD release of The Blob sequel.
Kino Lorber revealed today that they will release Beware! The Blob on Blu-ray and DVD sometime in 2016. The enhanced release will benefit from a new HD master. No special features are known at this time, but we'll keep Daily Dead readers updated on further announcements.
Beware! The Blob stars Robert Walker Jr., Gwynne Gilford, Godfrey Cambridge, Carol Lynley, Larry Hagman, Dick Van Patten, Shelley Berman, Gerrit Graham, Richard Stahl, Richard Webb, Sig Haig, and Burgess Meredith. The sequel was directed by Larry Hagman from a screenplay by Anthony Harris and Jack Woods. For those unfamiliar with the film,...
Kino Lorber revealed today that they will release Beware! The Blob on Blu-ray and DVD sometime in 2016. The enhanced release will benefit from a new HD master. No special features are known at this time, but we'll keep Daily Dead readers updated on further announcements.
Beware! The Blob stars Robert Walker Jr., Gwynne Gilford, Godfrey Cambridge, Carol Lynley, Larry Hagman, Dick Van Patten, Shelley Berman, Gerrit Graham, Richard Stahl, Richard Webb, Sig Haig, and Burgess Meredith. The sequel was directed by Larry Hagman from a screenplay by Anthony Harris and Jack Woods. For those unfamiliar with the film,...
- 1/30/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
This week, the comedy series Angie Tribeca premiered on TBS. And while the show is the brainchild of a comedy power couple, Steve Carell and Nancy Walls Carell, star Rashida Jones is herself the daughter of two famous people: music producer Quincy Jones and Mod Squad actress Peggy Lipton. (They shot a scene together!)
In the past decade, Rashida Jones has made a name for herself in comedy, having acted in The Office and Parks and Recreation as well as films such as I Love You, Man and Celeste and Jesse Forever to the point that she gets a pass...
In the past decade, Rashida Jones has made a name for herself in comedy, having acted in The Office and Parks and Recreation as well as films such as I Love You, Man and Celeste and Jesse Forever to the point that she gets a pass...
- 1/24/2016
- by Drew Mackie, @drewgmackie
- People.com - TV Watch
This week, the comedy series Angie Tribeca premiered on TBS. And while the show is the brainchild of a comedy power couple, Steve Carell and Nancy Walls Carell, star Rashida Jones is herself the daughter of two famous people: music producer Quincy Jones and Mod Squad actress Peggy Lipton. (They shot a scene together!) In the past decade, Rashida Jones has made a name for herself in comedy, having acted in The Office and Parks and Recreation as well as films such as I Love You, Man and Celeste and Jesse Forever to the point that she gets a pass...
- 1/24/2016
- by Drew Mackie, @drewgmackie
- PEOPLE.com
This week, the comedy series Angie Tribeca premiered on TBS. And while the show is the brainchild of a comedy power couple, Steve Carell and Nancy Walls Carell, star Rashida Jones is herself the daughter of two famous people: music producer Quincy Jones and Mod Squad actress Peggy Lipton. (They shot a scene together!) In the past decade, Rashida Jones has made a name for herself in comedy, having acted in The Office and Parks and Recreation as well as films such as I Love You, Man and Celeste and Jesse Forever to the point that she gets a pass...
- 1/24/2016
- by Drew Mackie, @drewgmackie
- PEOPLE.com
Chris Pine is not keen on flag-waving patriotism, so his fresh take on Hollywood's favourite all-American CIA man is to make him an everyday hero … with muscles
• Video interview: Chris Pine
Chris Pine has already gone where one man has gone before. In 2009, and again last year, he took on Captain Kirk, a part until then synonymous with William Shatner. So tackling Jack Ryan, the CIA agent played by various actors over the years, wasn't such a big deal. "I think I learned my lesson doing Kirk," says Pine. "You can cage yourself in if you start thinking, 'I've got to copy this or that.' But just knowing what others have done – having the pillars of the character – helped."
Set in the modern day and directed by Kenneth Branagh, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit deals with the agent's origins. But it is not a prequel to the previous big-screen adventures:...
• Video interview: Chris Pine
Chris Pine has already gone where one man has gone before. In 2009, and again last year, he took on Captain Kirk, a part until then synonymous with William Shatner. So tackling Jack Ryan, the CIA agent played by various actors over the years, wasn't such a big deal. "I think I learned my lesson doing Kirk," says Pine. "You can cage yourself in if you start thinking, 'I've got to copy this or that.' But just knowing what others have done – having the pillars of the character – helped."
Set in the modern day and directed by Kenneth Branagh, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit deals with the agent's origins. But it is not a prequel to the previous big-screen adventures:...
- 1/23/2014
- by Emine Saner
- The Guardian - Film News
Chris Pine is one of Hollywood's most up-and-coming actors. Famous for his role as Captain Kirk in the current Star Trek franchise, he has also starred in rom-coms such as This Means War and Just My Luck.
Having featured in a variety of films, from action to romance, Pine is definitely a whole lot more than just a pretty face.
With Star Trek Into Darkness opening in cinemas across the UK today (May 9), we wanted to find out a little more about our new favourite hunk.
1. Christopher Whitelaw Pine was born on August 26, 1980, in Los Angeles. Pine hailed from a family of actors. His father Robert is an actor who played Sgt Joseph Getraer in the TV series CHiPs, and his mother Gwynne Gilford and sister Katherine Pine are also actresses.
It was, however, his maternal grandmother Anne Gwynne who was huge in Hollywood - notable for being one of...
Having featured in a variety of films, from action to romance, Pine is definitely a whole lot more than just a pretty face.
With Star Trek Into Darkness opening in cinemas across the UK today (May 9), we wanted to find out a little more about our new favourite hunk.
1. Christopher Whitelaw Pine was born on August 26, 1980, in Los Angeles. Pine hailed from a family of actors. His father Robert is an actor who played Sgt Joseph Getraer in the TV series CHiPs, and his mother Gwynne Gilford and sister Katherine Pine are also actresses.
It was, however, his maternal grandmother Anne Gwynne who was huge in Hollywood - notable for being one of...
- 5/9/2013
- Digital Spy
The new Captain Kirk’s real Dad, Robert Pine, has a “cocktail conversation” about battling Empire Of The Ants.
Audiences are getting accustomed to Chris Pine as the newJames T. Kirk in J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek, but not many people know that he comes from an acting family, including his grandmother (the late Anne Gwynne, seen in House Of Frankenstein and 1941’s The Black Cat), his Mom (Masters Of The Universe’s Gwynne Gilford) and his Dad, Robert Pine—who’s best known as the boss on TV’s CHiPs and the Mayor on Black Scorpion. And, of course, the elder Pine was also part of the anti-insect ensemble in Empire Of The Ants.
Robert Pine offers his testimony on the experience: “My agent told me, ‘I’ve got a film for you. It’s called Empire Of The Ants.’ I thought about it for a moment and said, ‘You know…...
Audiences are getting accustomed to Chris Pine as the newJames T. Kirk in J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek, but not many people know that he comes from an acting family, including his grandmother (the late Anne Gwynne, seen in House Of Frankenstein and 1941’s The Black Cat), his Mom (Masters Of The Universe’s Gwynne Gilford) and his Dad, Robert Pine—who’s best known as the boss on TV’s CHiPs and the Mayor on Black Scorpion. And, of course, the elder Pine was also part of the anti-insect ensemble in Empire Of The Ants.
Robert Pine offers his testimony on the experience: “My agent told me, ‘I’ve got a film for you. It’s called Empire Of The Ants.’ I thought about it for a moment and said, ‘You know…...
- 6/3/2009
- by no-reply@starlog.com (TOM WEAVER)
- Starlog
It's new, it's adventurous, it's sexy, it's powerful, it's Star Trek, and it's opening nationwide today. The highly anticipated prequel has had the stars of Star Trek jetting coast to coast chatting with various media outlets about the film. Throughout the media tour there was one actor that fans fell in love with and can't seem to get enough of. Chris Pine takes on the role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek and fans are fanatical about the raw talent that is Chris Pine. The Pine family has deep roots in Hollywood dating back to Chris' grandparents, Anne Gwynne and Max M. Gilford. Not only did Pine's grandparents rule Hollywood back in the 1950's, they raised children that would rule Hollywood in the 1970's, who in turn produced Chris Pine, one of the hottest actors in 2009. Pine had a seemly normal life growing up in California, working odd jobs throughout...
- 5/8/2009
- by cjoyce@corp.popstar.com (Colleen Joyce)
- PopStar
It's new, it's adventurous, it's sexy, it's powerful, it's Star Trek, and it's opening nationwide today. The highly anticipated prequel has had the stars of Star Trek jetting coast to coast chatting with various media outlets about the film. Throughout the media tour there was one actor that fans fell in love with and can't seem to get enough of. Chris Pine takes on the role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek and fans are fanatical about the raw talent that is Chris Pine. The Pine family has deep roots in Hollywood dating back to Chris' grandparents, Anne Gwynne and Max M. Gilford. Not only did Pine's grandparents rule Hollywood back in the 1950's, they raised children that would rule Hollywood in the 1970's, who in turn produced Chris Pine, one of the hottest actors in 2009. Pine had a seemly normal life growing up in California, working odd jobs throughout...
- 5/8/2009
- by cjoyce@corp.popstar.com (Colleen Joyce)
- PopStar
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