The Lurch Files Fester Profile

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"FESTER"

Of all the Addams family members, Fester has undergone the most changes. In the Classic Tv series, he was Morticia's uncle. In the movies, his role changed to the older brother of Gomez. But no matter how he changed or where he was placed on the family tree, he has always been a major contributer to the legend that is the Addams Family.
Fester is able to conduct electricity. His favorite trick is to place a lighbulb in his mouth and light up the midnight skies.
Fester is skilled in the use of dynamite, Nitro Glycerin,other explosives, and various poisonous materials. He is mentor, teacher, friend and loving relative to the children, Wednesday and Pugsley. Fester tries hard to teach them all he knows.
A shy and introverted fellow, Fester is always absorbed in finding the love of his dreams. He can be very jealous of Gomez and his relationship with Morticia. Secretly, Fester wants a love just like theirs.
The Amore twins, Flora and Fauna are his favorite loves, although he has been know to have Penpals, internet buddies and to cruise the fence of the Womens Penitentiary
Fester's greatest assets are his love for the children and the want to show them everything he knows. Fester is also emotional, showing us that it is ok for grown men to express their feelings.

Classic TV Series

Jackie Coogan
Born: October 26, 1914.
Died: March 1, 1984.

Jackie was born as John Leslie Coogan Jr. in Los Angeles, California. The son of vaudvillians, he started his acting career early. In 1919, Jackie got the chance to play opposite the great Charlie Chaplain in "A Days Pleasure" and again in 1921 in "The Kid". Jackie was also noted for his portrayal of the title character in "Oliver Twist" in 1922. He went on to be one of the greatest child actors in the 20's.
.Jackie holds the record for being the youngest millionare in history. Earning millions of dollars would be a downfall for him. When Jackie was forced to sue his parents for the money, the courts decided that he had no right to any of his income due to his age at the time the money was made. The public uproar over this situation made California pass the "Childs Actor Bill, " or as it was commonly known, "The Coogan Act".
Jackie had a brief marriage to Betty Grable and another career in the Army during WWII before trying to get his acting career restarted. His crowning glory during this time was the irracible "Uncle Fester" in "The Addams Family" TV series 1964-1965. He continued to play bit parts in "B" movies until his death in Santa Monica, California on March 1, 1984

The New Addams Family Series

Michael Roberds
Born: January 14, 1964

Michael Roberds was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, and has made his mark through many commercials and tv appearances there. In fact , Michael has about 30 commercials and 25 TV series and movie roles in his portfolio.
While struggling as an actor Michael worked on an estimated 500 series and movies as an extra over the last decade or so, as well as writing and performing as part of a local comedy troupe entitled "Almost Midnight".
Most recently Michael did three episodes each of "Super Dave's All-Stars" and "Police Academy: The Series." He is also a writer and performer of comedy segments on the syndicated "David Chalk's Computer Show."
His latest production, the original family musical "Allakazam!" recently ran in White Rock, BC.
Michael is an internet junky, and a fan of The Lurch Files ( I think.. lol) His inputs and remarks can be found within the Guestbook and the message board. Perhaps you would like to leave him a message?

Movies

Christopher Lloyd

Born: October 22, 1938.

Christopher Lloyd has had a very distinguished career, and a list of credits that rivals all of the biggest Hollywood Stars. Born in Stanford. Ct., Loyd got his biggest break into acting in the Academy Award winning "One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest." He was best noted on tv as the burned- out taxicab driver, in "Taxi"; He won two Emmys for his portrayal role of "Reverend Jim" Ignatowski"; a role he has been reprising lately in 10-10- 220 commercials. .
Most of the high- grossing movies of the 80's and 90's has had some sort of input from Mr. Lloyd. From "The Onion Field", to "Star Trek III The Search For Spock" to "The Addams Family" and "Addams Family Values" Mr Lloyd had parts in all. His most memorable portrayal in moviedom however, is as Doc Brown in the "Back To The Future" trilogy. "Back to the Future" has even made into an award winning amusment ride at Universal Studios. Mr Lloyd is currently starrring in the movie remake of TV's"My favorite Martian" which is out currently. To read more about Christopher Lloyd and his Career, Go to The Back To the Future..The Website.

Addams Family Reunion

Patrick Thomas
Born: unknown
Patrick "Puppy" Thomas comes from a showbusiness family with a brother that's a producer. He lives in Beverly Hills where he shares an apartment with his brother. A devout admirer of "Curly" Howard (Three Stooges) he has portrayed his "idol" in numerous night club acts and was nearly chosen by Moe Howard's grandson to play Curly in the Three Stooges film about their lives. With two years improv experience at Santa Monica's The Second City and more than a year with Los Angeles' L.A. Connection improv comedy club Patrick has created some of the most original and hilariously funny characters imaginable! His "mush mouth", "wild butcher" and Chinese tourist (who's the "illigitimate" son of the Chinese houseboy from Bonanza has made audience all over Los Angeles roll in the isles. Patrick also performed, for a short time, with the improv troupe "High Voltage" in the early 1990s. Today he continues to perform.

biography by Jane Byron Dean