Paul Winfield Movies
Before he inaugurated his professional career, African-American actor Paul Winfield received a well-rounded education: He trained at the University of Portland, Los Angeles City College, Stanford, U.C.L.A., the University of Hawaii, and the University of Santa Barbara. After stage work, Winfield received his first major Hollywood break as Paul Cameron on the TV sitcom Julia (1968-1971). In films from 1969, he received an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of a fiercely proud sharecropper in Sounder (1972). Back on the small screen, he earned Emmy nominations for his interpretation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1978 miniseries King and his work as Dr. Huguley in 1979's Roots: The Next Generation. An indispensable purveyor of authoritative roles, he has played several judges, winning a 1994 Emmy for his performance in this capacity on TV's Picket Fences. Paul Winfield has also been seen on a regular basis in three television series, playing Julian C. Barlow in the 1989-1990 episodes of 227, Isaac Tuhle in Wiseguy (1987-1991), and a no-nonsense Magic Mirror (voice only) in the 1987 Cinderella spoof The Charmings. In 2004, not long after playing a small role in a remake of Sounder, Winfield suffered a heart attack and passed away at the age of 62. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
A court case captures a Southern state's attention in City Confidential: Little Rock. In 1982, all anyone in Arkansas could talk about was the trial of defense lawyer Bill McArthur. Accused of murdering his wife, McArthur rabidly declared his innocence thereby sparking a media sensation. As a result of an energetic prosecution and soap operatic details, the common belief was that McArthur did it. Was the successful attorney responsible for sending a hitman to kill his own wife? Speculation ran rampant in the community and led to the discrediting of local officials including the sheriff. A&E explains how gossip can often offer the worst punishment. ~ Sarah Ing, Rovi
Populated by lush vineyards and hidden picturesque beaches, Lopez Island is hardly the sort of place criminals live. Yet, A&E unveils an unexpected murder in the heart of Puget Sound in City Confidential: Lopez Island -- Foul Play on the Friendly Isle. On this suburban island, everyone knows everyone. Ruth Neslund was especially recognizable because she ran the local B&B. Her husband was often gone on oceanic missions, giving Neslund a sense of independence. It was when he lost his job that the marriage took a wrong turn. Fighting escalated within the house -- a fact not lost on the small, close-knit community -- and before long, Rolf Neslund disappeared. Ruth claimed he flew to Norway, but prosecutors disagreed and held her accountable for the murder. A&E investigates the scandal that created a dark moment in Washington history. ~ Sarah Ing, Rovi
A&E profiles the case of the princess and the pauper that disrupted an elite neighborhood in City Confidential: Middleburg -- Pistols, Ponies and Foul Play. Argentinian polo player Roberto Villegas was a self-made man, having constructed a middle-class life from very humble beginnings. Some say his greatest feat was hooking up with arms-trading heiress Susan Cummings. But, in reality, it was his worst mistake. Middleburg, VA, served as setting for this fast-paced lifestyle of horses and wealth. When Cummings shot Villegas in the kitchen of her palatial estate, prosecuters thought the case was sewn up. After all, she admitted to the crime. But, in court, the jury had a much different opinion. A&E interviews both sides of the debate as it takes viewers back to Middleburg for a re-creation of this scandalous murder. ~ Sarah Ing, Rovi
The sizzling Miami nightlife is nothing compared to the unspeakable dealings of the town's rich and famous. A&E documents one such case of money, power, and murder in City Confidential: Midnight in Miami. Joyce and Stan Cohen were the typical millionaire couple living a posh life in laid-back Coconut Grove. But, behind the public façade, the two hid secrets ranging from cocaine use to sexual escapades. These dangerous addictions finally cost Stan his life. The Miami Vice squad is featured prominently in this ode to marital dysfunction. See detectives retrace the steps of the dissatisfied wife as she arranged for a professional hit. In this one-hour presentation, A&E mixes glimpses of this raging hotspot with interviews of those involved. ~ Sarah Ing, Rovi
The domain of the rich and famous becomes a serial killer's stomping ground in A&E's City Confidential: Hermosa Beach -- Missing in Paradise. Linda Sobeck was like a lot of actresses in Los Angeles. Pretty and hopeful, she flirted with modeling in order to secure her big break. Pictures would be her undoing in 1995. That winter, Sobeck was declared missing after not showing up for a costume fitting. When police found photos of her in a dumpster, they came across her body and a suspect. Photographer Charles Rathburn had been operating a deadly business in this seaside town and he had numerous victims to prove it. A&E examines one man's murderous portfolio in this one-hour program. ~ Sarah Ing, Rovi
Bad decisions and deadly corruption plague a small Southern town in City Confidential: Ingleside, TX. Ingleside's population hovered only around 8,000 when Mark Crawford decided to run for mayor. It was 1988, and despite having no political experience, Crawford won easily. Townspeople say he was a good leader who interacted with the community while running his successful business. But when federal prosecutors began to hone in on some illegal operations including conspiracy, money laundering, and fraud, Crawford saw his cozy world start to crumble. In order to silence one of his accusers, Crawford murdered him. A&E documents the steps taken to jail this paranoid killer and the state's ongoing struggle to keep him there. ~ Sarah Ing, Rovi
"Today is the day." Mel Fisher's stubborn mantra would prove correct in 1985 when he unearthed the remains of the Spanish ship Nuestra Senora de Atocha off of Florida's coast. Though he remains one of the world's most-respected treasure hunters, Fisher's final days were filled with controversy. City Confidential: Keywest, Pirates in Paradise explores the discovery that surprised a seaside community. Though he had made a fortune collecting the goods of underwater wrecks, Fisher fell victim to a dishonest companion. In 1998, officials raided Fisher's Key West shop under the suspicion he was selling fake coins. When the accusation was substantiated, Fisher was shocked and agreed to make reparations. He died weeks later. A&E explores the glories and pitfalls of the scavenging trade in this one-hour program. ~ Sarah Ing, Rovi
A stool pigeon falls victim to the underground in the A&E program City Confidential: Las Vegas. It's never surprising when dead bodies turn up in the city on the desert. After all, Vegas was built on Mafia money as a haven for gambling. But, Larry Volk's death was unexpected even considering his informer status. For years, Volk worked as a programmer and his projects were housed in every casino in town. It was Volk's job to fix slot machines so that they never paid out. When the government discovered this million-dollar indiscretion, Volk volunteered inside information thereby signing his own death warrant. A&E details the Las Vegas scandal that unveiled a whole network of corruption in this one-hour presentation. ~ Sarah Ing, Rovi
Hunted by law enforcement and romanticized by the media, Claude Dallas was the embodiment of the loner mountainman. In 1981, he killed two game wardens that tried to apprehend him for illegal poaching. Even though Dallas shot them both in the back of the head, he pleaded self-defense. The trial was an exercise in image manipulation. A fan club called the "Dallas Cheerleaders" set up camp and the murderer himself cut a sympathetic figure of American ruggedness. City Confidential: Paradise Valley -- Showdown in the High Desert paints a picture of a small cowboy town torn asunder by one man's outlaw sensibility. ~ Sarah Ing, Rovi
Known as the cradle of American freedom, Philadelphia houses the Liberty Bell and Plymouth Rock. For many years, it also served as the home to one of the country's biggest drug dealers. Dr. Larry Lavin lived the good life as an Ivy League-educated dentist, but his 60-million-dollar-a-year fortune peaked the interest of the IRS. Though he claimed the wealth came from a lucky investment, the government was not fooled. Soon, the FBI began to uncover bits that described a massive cocaine industry of which Lavin was boss. City Confidential: Philadelphia documents the rise of a highly successful business and the eventual fall of "Dr. Snow." ~ Sarah Ing, Rovi
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