The Sports Junkies, also known as The Junkies, are the hosts of an eponymous morning drive time radio show aired in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.The hosts are John Auville, Eric Bickel, Jason Bishop, and John-Paul Flaim. Their show is heard on WJFK, 106.7. Their show focuses on a mix of discussions about sports, women, popular culture, and the day-to-day lives of the Junkies. Tags: pool junkies, billiards, billiard, pool, pool hall, poolhall, pool hall junkies, pool junkie, hustle, movie, pool hall movie, 8ball, 8 ball, 9 ball, cue ball. A pool shark takes the ultimate gamble when she kidnaps her own son and flees her ex-husband.Directed by Chris Eigeman2007Starring Famke Janssen, Matt Ross. Poker Junkies, LLC, builds on Mars Callahan's extensive oeuvre, which includes 2002's ESPY-Award-nominated Poolhall Junkies. The movie notably featured the same main character, Johnny Doyle, as well as Christopher Walken in a supporting role. The Oscar-winning Hollywood legend will notably be returning to act in the new vehicle.
| Born | December 1, 1971 (age 49) Studio City, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actor, film director, producer, writer |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Height | 6' 6' (1.98 m) |
Mars Callahan (born as Gregory Mars Martin, December 1st, 1971) is an American actor, film director, producer and writer.[1]
He is perhaps best known for the film Poolhall Junkies where he served as director, actor and screenwriter.[2][3]
Poker Junkies Movie Trailer
At the age of eleven, Callahan toured with a children's musical group through thirty-seven states. At fifteen he received his first acting role in the television series The Wonder Years. After honing his acting skills in television he tried for the big screen and soon appeared in various films. Inspired by the directors he worked with Callahan decided to try working behind the camera and in 1998 shot his first short film The Red Bag.
In a 2007 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Callahan revealed that he has had serious health problems when doctors found a tumor in his right kidney. He lost his right kidney and right adrenal gland, and has been in and out of a wheelchair for years.[4]
Callahan cashed in 94th place in the 2011 World Series of Poker main event, earning $64,531.[5]
Selected filmography[edit]
- 1986: The Children of Times Square
- 1992: Highway to Hell
- 1993: Kalifornia
- 1994: Clifford
- 1996: That Thing You Do!
- 2001: Double Down
- 2002: Poolhall Junkies
- 2007: What Love Is
- 2016: Four Kings
- Unreleased: Spring Break '83
References[edit]
- ^'Mars Callahan'. The New York Times. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
- ^Scott, A. O. (February 28, 2003). 'Poolhall Junkies (2002) FILM REVIEW; Men Navigating Subplots While Shooting Pool'. The New York Times.
- ^Dargis, Manohla (February 28, 2003). 'Sharks sink their teeth into pool and platitudes'. Los Angeles Times.
- ^Grove, Martin A. (March 22, 2007). 'Love Is Controlling Destiny of Your Own Films'. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 27, 2009.
- ^'Mars Callahan'. World Series of Poker.
Poker Junkies Movie
External links[edit]
- Mars Callahan at IMDb
- Mars Callahan at AllMovie
- Mars Callahan on Kevin Pollak's Chat Show on YouTube
Poker Junkies Movie Trailer
At the age of eleven, Callahan toured with a children's musical group through thirty-seven states. At fifteen he received his first acting role in the television series The Wonder Years. After honing his acting skills in television he tried for the big screen and soon appeared in various films. Inspired by the directors he worked with Callahan decided to try working behind the camera and in 1998 shot his first short film The Red Bag.
In a 2007 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Callahan revealed that he has had serious health problems when doctors found a tumor in his right kidney. He lost his right kidney and right adrenal gland, and has been in and out of a wheelchair for years.[4]
Callahan cashed in 94th place in the 2011 World Series of Poker main event, earning $64,531.[5]
Selected filmography[edit]
- 1986: The Children of Times Square
- 1992: Highway to Hell
- 1993: Kalifornia
- 1994: Clifford
- 1996: That Thing You Do!
- 2001: Double Down
- 2002: Poolhall Junkies
- 2007: What Love Is
- 2016: Four Kings
- Unreleased: Spring Break '83
References[edit]
- ^'Mars Callahan'. The New York Times. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
- ^Scott, A. O. (February 28, 2003). 'Poolhall Junkies (2002) FILM REVIEW; Men Navigating Subplots While Shooting Pool'. The New York Times.
- ^Dargis, Manohla (February 28, 2003). 'Sharks sink their teeth into pool and platitudes'. Los Angeles Times.
- ^Grove, Martin A. (March 22, 2007). 'Love Is Controlling Destiny of Your Own Films'. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 27, 2009.
- ^'Mars Callahan'. World Series of Poker.
Poker Junkies Movie
External links[edit]
- Mars Callahan at IMDb
- Mars Callahan at AllMovie
- Mars Callahan on Kevin Pollak's Chat Show on YouTube
