The Alamo (1960 film) had seen some of the rushes from "Timberland" and thought I would be right." After making the film, Wayne told the press "We're not cutting one bit of any scene in which Frankie appears. I believe he is the finest young talent I've seen in a long time." "Mr Wayne said I was natural as far as acting goes," said Avalon. Several days after filming began, Widmark complained he had been miscast and tried to leave. Among other things, it seemed ridiculous that the relatively diminutive (5'9") Widmark would be playing the "larger than life" Bowie, who was a reported
Jim Moody (actor) Jim Moody (actor) James "Jim" Moody (born September 25, 1949 in Portsmouth, Virginia) is an American television and film character actor. He played the tough-talking counselor/teacher Gene Daniels in "Bad Boys". His first feature film role was in the 1980 hit film "Fame", in which he played Mr. Farrell, a drama teacher. Jim starred in the 1983 comedy film "D.C. Cab" as Arnie, a member of the rival cab company, Emerald Cab. He also appeared in the 1999 drama "The Best Man" and as Leroy Greene, Sr. (the father) in "The Last Dragon". Jim has made some guest appearances on