Television Trivia/Are they related

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Expert: Chris Parker - 8/2/2006


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is chris maloni from law and order special victims unit and oz related to elias koteas from teenage mutant ninja turtles because they look like twins

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No, they are not related, although there was a rumor that Chris Meloni's career was difficult to get off the ground because he looked so much like Elias.

It can be really tough for aspiring actors who look like someone already famous. No matter how good of an actor he/she is, casting directors usually want someone with a distinct look.  

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Chris Parker

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I can answer most questions about television, including what has happened in front of the cameras and behind them. The majority of my knowlede encompasses the last 30 years, however it doesn't cover many televised sporting events. Having worked in television for 7 years, I can also answer most of the questions regarding the business.

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I currently work in the program scheduling department at major U.S. television network. Aside from my previous television experience in marketing, programming, production and ad sales, I landed where I am now because of my vast knowledge of telvision. Whenever my co-workers have a question about TV from yesterday or today, I'm the first they go to

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BA: Visual and Media Arts Concentration: TV Production

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