John Hockridge: Hollywood's Unsung Hero

0:00On April 27, John Hockridge, a top first assistant director in Hollywood, passed away at 79 from liver cancer. He died on April 17 in Portland, Oregon after a stage 4 diagnosis back in December. Hockridge teamed up with Peter Segal on 8 movies, including Adam Sandler hits, like anger management, 51st dates, and the longest yard. Remake. He also worked with big names like Jerry Zucker on Ghost and Rat Race, John Badam on Drop Zone and Nick Up Time, and David Zucker on Scary Movie. 3. His credit stack up with flicks such as Wayne's World, Soapdish, Sliver, and even Star Trek. 3. The Search for Spock as his first feature. From his start in commercials and TV shows, like Charlie's Angels and T.J. Hooker, Hockridge brought logistics smarts to sets everywhere. He described the A.D. role as keeping things moving smooth, getting actors ready, cameras rolling, without all the yelling. Later, he freelanceed after years of paramount, retired in 2013, and jetted around the world.

1:02Family remembers him loving sunset views, and big meals with his daughters Lindsay and Kaylee, their partners, and three grandkids. Hockridge leaves a blueprint for behind-the-scenes pros who make the magic happen without the spotlight. That's your update from Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.