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The Idolmaker

Plot: Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
Release Date: Friday, November 14 1980
45 years ago
Genres: Drama, Romance, Music
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Cast

Portrait of Ray SharkeyRay Sharkey. Ray Sharkey was 28 in The Idolmaker as 'Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 14 1952 –
Died: Fri, Jun 11 1993
Portrait of Peter GallagherPeter Gallagher. Peter Gallagher was 25 in The Idolmaker as 'Caesare'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 19 1955
Portrait of Joe PantolianoJoe Pantoliano. Joe Pantoliano was 29 in The Idolmaker as 'Gino Pilato'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 12 1951
Portrait of Paul LandPaul Land. Paul Land was 24 in The Idolmaker as 'Tommy Dee'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 31 1956 –
Died: Sun, Dec 30 2007
Portrait of JoJo D'AmoreJoJo D'Amore. JoJo D'Amore was 50 in The Idolmaker as 'Harmon'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 11 1930 –
Died: Sat, Sep 24 2005
Portrait of Maureen McCormickMaureen McCormick. Maureen McCormick was 24 in The Idolmaker as 'Ellen Fields'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 05 1956
Portrait of Olympia DukakisOlympia Dukakis. Olympia Dukakis was 49 in The Idolmaker as 'Mrs. Vacarri'.
Birthday: Sat, Jun 20 1931 –
Died: Sat, May 01 2021
Portrait of Jimmy CarterJimmy Carter. Jimmy Carter was >> in The Idolmaker as 'Jimmy Ryan'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tovah FeldshuhTovah Feldshuh. Tovah Feldshuh was 31 in The Idolmaker as 'Brenda Roberts'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 27 1948
Portrait of John ApreaJohn Aprea. John Aprea was 39 in The Idolmaker as 'Mario Vacarri'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 04 1941 –
Died: Mon, Aug 05 2024
Portrait of Richard BrightRichard Bright. Richard Bright was 43 in The Idolmaker as 'Uncle Tony'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 28 1937 –
Died: Sat, Feb 18 2006
Portrait of Myrna SmithMyrna Smith. Myrna Smith was 39 in The Idolmaker as 'Sweet Inspirations'.
Birthday: Wed, May 28 1941 –
Died: Fri, Dec 24 2010
Portrait of Jeanette LinneJeanette Linne. Jeanette Linne was >> in The Idolmaker as 'Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Taylor HackfordTaylor Hackford. Taylor Hackford was 35 in The Idolmaker as 'Director'
Birthday: Sun, Dec 31 1944
Portrait of Adam HolenderAdam Holender. Adam Holender was 43 in The Idolmaker as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 13 1937
Portrait of Edward di LorenzoEdward di Lorenzo. Edward di Lorenzo was >> in The Idolmaker as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve PotterSteve Potter. Steve Potter was >> in The Idolmaker as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arthur SchmidtArthur Schmidt. Arthur Schmidt was 43 in The Idolmaker as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Jun 17 1937 –
Died: Sat, Aug 05 2023
Portrait of Dan PerriDan Perri. Dan Perri was 35 in The Idolmaker as 'Title Designer'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 11 1945