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1980 musical film directed by Taylor Hackford
The Idolmaker is a 1980 American musical drama directed by Taylor Hackford in his feature directorial debut, written by Edward di Lorenzo, and starring
The_Idolmaker
American film director (born 1944)
debut was The Idolmaker starred Ray Sharkey, who was awarded a Golden Globe for Best Actor for his portrayal of "Vinnie" in the film. The music supervisor
Taylor_Hackford
American actor (1952–1993)
His most notable film role was Vincent Vacarri in the 1980 film The Idolmaker, for which he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture
Ray_Sharkey
American actress (born 1956)
ventured into film and stage acting, with supporting roles in the films The Idolmaker (1980), Texas Lightning (1981), and Return to Horror High (1987)
Maureen_McCormick
American singer and actor (born 1943)
in an out-of-court settlement (equivalent to $107,000 in 2025). The film The Idolmaker (1980), written by Edward Di Lorenzo and directed by Taylor Hackford
Fabian_Forte
American actor (1956–2007)
Land, was an American actor who was best known for his roles in the movies The Idolmaker and Spring Break. Land came from a large family (13 children total)
Paul_Land
American television writer and producer
hired by MGM to write the screenplay of a remake of the 1980 Taylor Hackford film The Idolmaker. Penn also wrote an unsold CBS television pilot titled
Sascha_Penn
American actor (born 1955)
Glenn Close in Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing and made his feature film debut in the Taylor Hackford film The Idolmaker, but first achieved fame for his
Peter_Gallagher
American actor (born 1950)
Travolta in the movie Saturday Night Fever (1977). During his heyday with Dance Fever, he appeared in a number of films, including The Idolmaker (1980), Star
Deney_Terrio
American actor and singer (born 1940)
portrayed Sergei in the episode "Dewey and Harold and Sarah and Maggie" of the NBC television series $weepstake$. The 1980 film The Idolmaker, written by Ed
Frankie_Avalon
American actor (born 1951)
for his portrayal of the sadistic gangster Ralph Cifaretto in HBO's The Sopranos. His film roles include Francis Fratelli in The Goonies (1985), Captain
Joe_Pantoliano
American actress, singer, and playwright (born 1948)
Fire Scandal, A Walk on the Moon, Happy Accidents, Brewster's Millions, The Idolmaker, The Blue Iguana, A Day in October, The Believer, Love Comes Lately
Tovah_Feldshuh
American filmmaker (born 1971)
direct a new version of The Idolmaker, with Justin Timberlake producing. Brewer wrote a draft for Warner Bros.' 2016 film The Legend of Tarzan, directed
Craig_Brewer
American film and distribution company
Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2021. McNary, Dave (February 17, 2011). "MGM looks ahead with 'Mr. Mom,' 'Idolmaker'". Variety
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
American funk rock band
allowed him to recruit and produce other artists for the label. Inspired by the musical film The Idolmaker (1980), about a rock promoter, Prince decided to
The_Time_(band)
American actress (1931–2021)
Canadian Academy Award for The Event (2003) and in the middle of the first decade of the 21st century, her roles included 3 Needles, The Librarian: Return to
Olympia_Dukakis
American singer-songwriter (born 1951)
the bandleader during the country club scene along with his band Pure Jam. In 1980, Mellencamp turned down the lead role in the movie The Idolmaker because
John_Mellencamp
American actor (1941–2024)
Sloane. He played Mario Vaccari in the film The Idolmaker (1980), directed by Taylor Hackford. He appeared in the television film Crazy Times (1981),
John_Aprea
British filmmaker
remake of the 1980 American musical drama film The Idolmaker. In April 2025, it was announced that Wrench would be directing a potential remake of the 1992
Sam_Wrench
American film producer
others. The 1980 movie, The Idolmaker, is loosely based on his life in the record industry. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Bob Marcucci started in the music
Bob_Marcucci
American actor
1977 Looking for Mr. Goodbar as George 1978 On the Yard as Nunn 1979 Hair as Fenton 1980 The Idolmaker as Uncle Tony 1982 Girls Nite Out as Detective
Richard_Bright_(actor)
which became more cinematic in the 1960s and 1970s. The success of MTV and the popularity of music videos from the early 1980s drew first work from
List_of_directorial_debuts
magic and sorcery. Besides the accusation of necromancy, Heliodorus was pointed to as an idolmaker and "a disciple of the Jews". He remained a vocal opponent
Heliodorus_of_Catania
American singer and actress (born 1941)
like The Bottom Line. She also sang "OOO Wee Baby" in the 1980 movie The Idolmaker. Along with performing in small venues, Love worked as a maid in Beverly
Darlene_Love
Peter Gallagher – The Idolmaker Richard Gant – Night of the Juggler Serena Grandi – I'm Photogenic Kathy Griffin – Battle Beyond the Stars Michael Gross
1980_in_film
1814 painting by Francisco de Goya
Twentieth Century Art, July 1980. p. 464. "Warhol and Rockwell: American idolmakers - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved August 31, 2025. SPlunkett
The_Third_of_May_1808
Homecoming, it became the first film franchise to gross more than $12 billion, and with the release of Thor: Ragnarok, the MCU became the first film franchise
2017_in_film
The year 1993 in film produced many significant films, including the blockbuster hits Jurassic Park, The Fugitive, and The Firm. Krzysztof Kieślowski's
1993_in_film
the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the pathogen that causes AIDS, including those who have died. AIDS is a pandemic. Since the beginning of the epidemic
List_of_HIV-positive_people
Anthony (2025-03-17). "Amazon MGM Studios Reimagining 1980 UA Pic 'The Idolmaker'; 'Taylor Swift: Eras Tour's Sam Wrench Making Narrative Directing Debut"
List of Amazon MGM Studios films
List_of_Amazon_MGM_Studios_films
opened at the Minskoff Theatre on February 14 and ran for 333 performances The Blues Brothers Can't Stop the Music Fame The Idolmaker The Jazz Singer
1980_in_music
1965 painting by Norman Rockwell
The Living Church. Retrieved 2025-08-31. "Warhol and Rockwell: American idolmakers - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2025-08-31. "The Story
Murder in Mississippi (painting)
Murder_in_Mississippi_(painting)
screenwriter. He also wrote for the series Miami Vice and The Wild Wild West. Writing for the big screen, The Idolmaker (1980) has been his greatest commercial
Edward_di_Lorenzo
sub-licensed to Janus Films and the Criterion Collection Owned by the estate of Samuel Goldwyn, with distribution rights in the U.S. licensed to Warner Bros
List_of_United_Artists_films
American pop music songwriter, singer, and record producer (born 1938)
Day at a Time, The Jeffersons, and Family Ties) and movies (the score for 1980's The Idolmaker), although he continued his work in the pop music field
Jeff_Barry
Tort law concept
War II movie They Were Expendable. An additional example was the 1980 film The Idolmaker, based on a fictional talent promoter who discovers a talentless
Unintentional_defamation
Italian-born American film actress
(1980) as Zi Marie The Idolmaker (1980) as Mrs. Bevaloqua Margin for Murder (1981, TV Movie) as Mama De Fellita Frank Nitti: The Enforcer (1988, TV Movie)
Renata_Vanni
Golden Globe Award
The Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy is a Golden Globe Award first presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actor_in_a_Motion_Picture_–_Musical_or_Comedy
Angelis; Ray Sharkey played Marcucci in the movie The Idolmaker (1980). The record label also had the imprint "Chancellor Country" which was also distributed
Chancellor_Records
South African and American film producer
2013. "MGM Looks Ahead with 'Mr. Mom', 'Idolmaker'", Variety, February 17, 2011 "MGM Finally Comes Back from the Dead with Five Projects including Remakes
Gary_Barber
American cinematographer and photographer
boy Record City (1977) Our Winning Season (1978) The Electric Horseman (1979) (uncredited) The Idolmaker (1980) (electric best boy) Soggy Bottom, U.S.A
Ward_Russell
American film editor (1937–2023)
Zemeckis from the Back to the Future film trilogy (1985–1990) to Cast Away (2000). Schmidt was born in Los Angeles on June 17, 1937, the son of film editor
Arthur_Schmidt_(film_editor)
This is a list of Golden Globe winners in the drama program, musical/comedy program, director, and lead actor categories (both motion picture and television
List_of_Golden_Globe_winners
German string instrument manufacturer
Stevie Salas, uses the Framus Idolmaker model, which was developed in a collaboration with him. Wolf Hoffmann, of the German heavy metal band Accept
Framus
American comedian (1946–2007)
Her favorite films were Funny Girl, Giant, Good Morning, Vietnam, The Idolmaker, and The World According to Garp. Andy Cohen was a fan of Pudgy, stating
Pudgy_(comedian)
American magazine editor (1927–1983)
In the 1980 movie The Idolmaker, there is an unflattering portrayal of a mercurial "prima donna" teen magazine editor, based loosely on Stavers. The role
Gloria_Stavers
American guitarist
Archives". DIFFERENT MUSIC. Retrieved January 15, 2022. Grenda, Tim. "The Idolmaker". Carlsbadmagazine.com. Retrieved November 21, 2019. "Rockstar Solos
Stevie_Salas
Award
in the "greater Los Angeles area", and screened for the HFPA membership. The commercial release must begin during the calendar year prior to the awards
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Motion_Picture_–_Musical_or_Comedy
Canadian musician
the movie The Idolmaker. Shortly thereafter the band split up. In 1983 James released a solo EP with Vanity Records titled The Big One. In the late 1980s
Jamie_James
American film producer
A former president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Producers Guild of America, he was involved in the production of over 60
Hawk_Koch
Japanese-American actor
who is best known as the original Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dr. Chen in the ABC series Eli Stone, Harry Kim in the Netflix film Always
James_Saito
(2017) I Care a Lot (2020) I Remember Mama (1944) I Want to Live! (1958) The Idolmaker (1980) I'm Not There (2007) I'm Still Here (2024) Imitation of Life
List of Golden Globe Award winning films
List_of_Golden_Globe_Award_winning_films
This is a list of American films released in 1980. The highest-grossing American films released in 1980, by domestic box office gross revenue, are as
List of American films of 1980
List_of_American_films_of_1980
Film award ceremony in 1981
The 38th Golden Globe Awards, honoring the best in film and television for 1980, were held on January 31, 1981. The awards were presented by the Hollywood
38th_Golden_Globes
Polish cinematographer (born 1937)
cinematographer and film director. He was born 13 November 1937 in Kraków, Poland, the son of a judge. In 1940, he and his family were deported to a Siberian labor
Adam_Holender
American composer and singer
performed vocals for the character "Tommy Dee" (played by Paul Land) in the Taylor Hackford film The Idolmaker. A single from the picture's soundtrack
Jesse_Frederick
Ramayana (2016) The Idolmaker (1980) The Idolmaster Movie: Beyond the Brilliant Future! (2014) Idols (1943) Idols of Clay (1920) Idols of the Radio (1934)
List_of_films:_I
1979 film by Mario Monicelli
Retrieved 21 July 2025. Millburg, Steve (18 January 1981). "At the Movies: 'Idolmaker' Features Top Job by Sharkey". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 21
Lovers_and_Liars
film about bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson The Idolmaker (1980) – musical drama film loosely based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci
List of 1980 films based on actual events
List_of_1980_films_based_on_actual_events
American professional wrestler
Kong" instead of the more generic "King Kong". He competed for NWA-Southwest in a stable with "Iceman" King Parsons and "The Idolmaker" Lance Romance.
Krusher_Kong
Calandrillo, 1956–2007) – actor, Spring Break, The Idolmaker Robert Loggia (1930–2015) – actor, Scarface, The Sopranos, Big; attended New Dorp High School
List of people from Staten Island
List_of_people_from_Staten_Island
American film soundtrack label
Recording – music By Jerome Kern, lyrics By Oscar Hammerstein II VSD-7188 The Idolmaker – Jeff Barry VSD-7189 Himalaya – Bruno Coulais VSD-7190 G.I. Joe: Retaliation
Varèse Sarabande albums discography
Varèse_Sarabande_albums_discography
Filipino Olympic sprinter (1936). Ray Sharkey, 40, American actor (The Idolmaker, Wiseguy, Body Rock), AIDS-related complications. Milward L. Simpson
Deaths_in_June_1993
American actress (1941–2019)
appearances, Payton-Wright joined the cast of the ABC soap opera, One Life to Live, in 1991, and was the first to play the role of sweet natured, but simple-minded
Pamela_Payton-Wright
1986 American TV series or program
December 26, 1986. In the early stages of the show, people began to relate it to The Beverly Hillbillies. This idea was rejected by the senior vice-president
Sanchez_of_Bel_Air
American singer-songwriter
archived from the original on 25 July 2009, retrieved 27 August 2009 Lyndsey Parker (19 August 2009), Adam Lambert As Idolmaker: The Case Of Cassidy
Cassidy_Haley
This is a list of episodes for the television series Medical Center. This series consists of a two-hour pilot and seven seasons of episodes. "Vintage
List of Medical Center episodes
List_of_Medical_Center_episodes
American film and television editor
part of the television miniseries Roots (1977), and he and James Heckert were nominated for the award for the second part as well. Travis won the Academy
Neil_Travis
American actor
Marciona began his acting career at the age of five playing Kirk Douglas' godson in The Brotherhood. Marciona was born in The Bronx, New York to parents Joseph
Anthony_Marciona
American modernist painter and sculptor
woodcarvings inspired by "primitive idolmakers", alongside the work of Rene Menard and William Ritschel. He exhibited at the Los Angeles Museum several times
Gjura_Stojana
17 February 1955, at the age of 94. Mad Shepherds and Other Human Studies (1910) The Alchemy of Thought (1910) Among the Idolmakers (1911) All Men Are Ghosts
L._P._Jacks
(1957) (b. 1926) August 5 John Aprea, 83, actor (The Godfather Part II, The Stepford Wives, The Idolmaker) (b. 1941) Twinkle Borge, activist. Jim Umbarger
2024 deaths in the United States (July–September)
2024_deaths_in_the_United_States_(July–September)
Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2021. McNary, Dave (February 17, 2011). "MGM looks ahead with 'Mr. Mom,' 'Idolmaker'". Variety
History of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
History_of_Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
THE IDOLMAKER
THE IDOLMAKER
Girl/Female
Finnish, German, Greek
Gift of God
Male
Native American
Native American Navajo name TSE means "rock."
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Middle English word tye, TYE means "pasture."
Boy/Male
Native American
Rock.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Gift of God
Boy/Male
Greek American German
God given.
Female
Greek
 Short form of Greek and Latin Dorothea, THEA means "gift of God." Compare with another form of Thea.
Female
German
Pet form of German Kätharina, KÄTHE means "pure."
Boy/Male
Arthurian Legend American Hebrew Spanish
Arthur's brother.
Boy/Male
English
From the enclosure.
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly East Anglia)
English (mainly East Anglia) : topographic name for someone who lived by a common pasture, Middle English tye (Old English tēag).North German : from a short form, Tide, of the personal name Dietrich.
Surname or Lastname
English (Yorkshire)
English (Yorkshire) : variant of Tye.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Modern, Tamil
Nil
Female
English
 Pet form of English Theodora, THEA means "gift of God." Compare with another form of Thea.
Female
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name THI means "poem."
Girl/Female
Greek
Untamed.
Female
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name THU means "autumn."
Girl/Female
Greek American
Goddess; godly. Also as abbreviation of names like Althea and Dorothea. The mythological Thea was...
Male
English
Short form of English Theodore, THEO means "gift of God," and other names beginning with Theo-.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : status name from Middle English thewe ‘thrall’, ‘slave’ (Old English þēow).
THE IDOLMAKER
THE IDOLMAKER
Girl/Female
Tamil
Darshita | தரà¯à®·à®¿à®¤à®¾Â
Sight, Shown
Boy/Male
Muslim
Share. Participation.
Boy/Male
Czech
Fighting far away.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Treasure
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi
Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Jain, Marathi
Without Any Flaws; One who has No Blame on Him; Pure
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Celebrity, Chinese, Christian, Dutch, English, French, German, Indian, Irish, Jamaican, Latin, Portuguese
Crowned with Laurels; Form of Lawrence
Biblical
lot, singular of Purim (lots, as in Cleromancy [casting of lots])
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu
With No Desire
Female
Arthurian
, alive (an enchantress).
THE IDOLMAKER
THE IDOLMAKER
THE IDOLMAKER
THE IDOLMAKER
THE IDOLMAKER
n.
The parson bird.
obj.
The plural of he, she, or it. They is never used adjectively, but always as a pronoun proper, and sometimes refers to persons without an antecedent expressed.
v. t.
A line, usually straight, drawn across the stems of notes, or a curved line written over or under the notes, signifying that they are to be slurred, or closely united in the performance, or that two notes of the same pitch are to be sounded as one; a bind; a ligature.
v. t.
See Tie, the proper orthography.
n.
The nodule of earth from which the ball is struck in golf.
n.
Anything, or any part, corresponding to the toe of the foot; as, the toe of a boot; the toe of a skate.
n.
The point of intersection of a vertical line through the center of gravity of the fluid displaced by a floating body which is tipped through a small angle from its position of equilibrium, and the inclined line which was vertical through the center of gravity of the body when in equilibrium.
n.
One of the terminal members, or digits, of the foot of a man or an animal.
definite article.
A word placed before nouns to limit or individualize their meaning.
pron.
The objective case of thou. See Thou.
obj.
This or that female; the woman understood or referred to; the animal of the female sex, or object personified as feminine, which was spoken of.
n.
A chain or rope, one end of which passes through the mast, and is made fast to the center of a yard; the other end is attached to a tackle, by means of which the yard is hoisted or lowered.
def. art.
The.
v. i.
See Thee.
v. t.
To touch or reach with the toes; to come fully up to; as, to toe the mark.
pron.
The objective case of they. See They.
n.
The fore part of the hoof or foot of an animal.
pron.
Of thee, or belonging to thee; the more common form of thine, possessive case of thou; -- used always attributively, and chiefly in the solemn or grave style, and in poetry. Thine is used in the predicate; as, the knife is thine. See Thine.
adv.
By that; by how much; by so much; on that account; -- used before comparatives; as, the longer we continue in sin, the more difficult it is to reform.