Entourage Cast and Characters

Entourage revolves around Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier), a young, up-and-coming actor who eventually becomes an A-list star. His experiences are loosely based on those of Mark Wahlberg, who is also executive producer on the show. His best friend and manager is Eric Murphy (Kevin Connolly). "E", as his friends call him, is based on Wahlberg’s friend and executive producer Eric Weinstein. He’s also been reported to be inspired by Stephen Levinson, Wahlberg’s manager.

Vincent’s older brother Johnny "Drama" Chase (Kevin Dillon), is also Vince’s personal chef and trainer. Johnny is a D-list actor who was in the fictional show Viking Quest during his younger days. His role in the new fictional hit show Five Towns has begun to resurrect his fame and career. This character is based on Johnny "Drama" Alves (cousin of Mark Wahlberg), whom Donnie Wahlberg had hired to keep his younger brother out of trouble.

Rounding out the entourage of friends is Salvatore, known as "Turtle" (Jerry Ferrara), who is another of Vince’s old friends from childhood. Turtle’s official role is as Vince’s driver and assistant, though his value as such is often brought into question. This character is based on Mark Wahlberg’s former "gofer" Donnie Carroll aka "Donkey". Carroll auditioned for the role, but the Boston-native was turned down when it was decided the actors would have to be New Yorkers. Carroll died on December 18, 2005 after an asthma attack.

Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven) is Vince’s abrasive but lovable agent. The role has led to several nominations and Emmy Awards for Piven. Ari is based on Wahlberg’s real-life agent Ari Emanuel.

Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara, and Jeremy Piven have been credited in every episode in the opening credits since season one. Debi Mazar who had a recurring guest star role as Shauna in season 1 began to receive opening credits billing in season 2. Her appearances in season 3 were limited due to her pregnancy and Mazar made her final regular appearance in episode 42. She made appearances in seasons 4, 5 and 6, Mazar was credited as a special guest star. (Perrey Reeves) Mrs. Ari and (Rex Lee) Lloyd had recurring roles in the first two seasons. Starting in season three, Reeves and Lee were credited as "starring" in the end credits in the episodes that they appeared in. After Debi Mazar left on maternity leave, Reeves began to receive in the opening credits starting in season 4 replacing Mazar’s credit, and is now credited whether she appears in the episode or not. Rex Lee’s name also now appears in the opening credits as of season 5 whether he appears in the episode or not. Also In season 4, Rhys Coiro’s recurring character Billy Walsh was given a bigger role in the storyline, and Coiro was credited as "starring" in the first six episodes of the season. However, when his character returned in episode 52, he was again credited as a guest star. Gary Cole guest starred in three episodes of season 5 as agent Andrew Klein, beginning with season 6 he was credited as "starring" in the end credits. Canadian actress Emmanuelle Chriqui has portrayed E’s on-again, off-again girlfriend Sloan McQuewick (daughter of Malcolm McDowell’s character Terrance McQuewick) as a recurring guest star from season 2 to 5, beginning with season 6 she was credited as "starring".

Recurring characters

Entourage features many recurring characters. Sometimes these characters are played by celebrities such as Malcolm McDowell as Terrance McQuewick while other celebrities, such as Mandy Moore and Seth Green appear as parodies of themselves.

Guests and cameos

Entourage typically has at least one celebrity guest per episode. Appearances include Ali Larter, Sara Foster, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, Luke Wilson, Kanye West, Michael Phelps, Martin Scorsese, Gary Busey, Snoop Dogg, Scarlett Johansson, Larry David, Jessica Alba, as well as many others.

Source : Wikipedia
Entourage menceritakan kisah Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier) aktor muda yang sedang menanjak naik yang akhirnya masuk dalam daftar bintang kelas A. Pengalamannya secara bebas bedasarkan pada kehidupan Mark Wahlberg, yang juga merupakan produser eksekutif di serial ini. Sahabat baiknya dan juga manajernya adalah Eric Murphy (Kevin Connoly)."E" demikian para sahabatnya memanggilnya, didasarkan pada teman Wahlberg dan seorang eksekutif produser Eric Weinstein. Dia juga dilaporkan terinspirasi oleh Stephen Levinson, manajer Wahlberg.<br><br>Kakak Vincent Johnny "Drama" Chase ( Kevin Dillon), juga merupakan koki pribadi dan pelatih Vince. Johnny merupakan aktor kelas D yang dulunya berperan dalam serial fiksi Viking Quest. Perannya dalam serial fiksi Five Towns mulai membangkitkan kepopuleran dan kariernya. Karakter ini didasarkan pada Johnny "Drama" Alves ( sepupu Mark Wahlberg), yang disewa Donnie Wahlberg untuk menjaga adiknya dari masalah.<br><br>Selain itu, ada juga Salvatore, dikenal sebagai "Turtle" ( Jerry Ferrara), adalah sahabat lama Vince yang lain sejak kecil. Peran resmi Turtle adalah sebagai asisten dan sopir Vince, walaupun perannya dalam hal itu sering dipertanyakan. Karakter ini didasarkan pada mantan pembantu Mark Wahlberg Donnie Carroll aka "Donkey". Carroll diaudisi untuk peran ini, tetapi pria kelahiran Boston ini gagal karena diputuskan bahwa pemerannya haruslah warga New York. Carroll meninggal pada 18 Desember 2005 setelah terserang asma.<br><br>Ari Gold ( Jeremy Piven) adalah agen Vince yang kasar tapi dicintai. Peran ini membuat Jeremy mendapatkan beberapa nominasi dan piala Emmy Awards.<br><br>Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara, dan Jeremy Piven dicatat di setiap episode dalam pembukaan semenjak season 1 sebagai pemain tetap. Debi Mazar yang merupakan bintang tamu yang kerap tampil berperan sebagai Shauna di Season 1 mulai mendapatkan status sebagai pemain tetap di season 2. Penampilannya di season 3 sangat dibatasi berhubungan dengan kehamilannya dan Mazar terakhir tampil di episode 42. Dia tampil di season 4, 5 dan 6 tetapi sebagai bintang tamu spesial. Perrey Reeves (berperan sebagai istri Ari), Rex Lee berperan sebagai Llyod muncul berulang di dua season pertama. Mulai di season 3, Reeves dan Lee tercatat di akhir episode di mana mereka tampil. Setelah Debi Mazar pergi dari serial ini karena kehamilannya, Reeves mulai dicatat di pembukaan episode di season 4 menggantikan Mazar, dan sekarang tetap ditulis namanya baik dia tampil atau tidak. Rex Lee juga muncul di pembukaan episode di season 5 entah dia tampil atau tidak. Juga di season 4, Rhys Coiro yang memerankan Billy Walsh (karakter yang muncul berulang) mendapat peran yang lebih besar di dalam cerita, dan Coiro dicatat dalam credit title "starring" alam enam episode pertama di season ini. Akan tetapi, saat karakternya kembali di episode 52, dia di catat lagi sebagai bintang tamu. Gary Cole menjadi bintang tamu dalam tiga episode di season 5 sebagai agen Andrew Klein, di awal season 6 dia dicatat sebagai pemain tetap di akhir acara. Aktriss Kanada Emmanuelle Chriqui memerankan pacar putus sambung E Sloan McQuewick (putri karakter Malcolm McDowell Terrance McQuewick) menjadi bintang tamu yang tampil berulang mulai dari season 2 hingga season 5, di awal season 6 dia dicatat sebagai pemain tetap.<br><br>Karakter yang muncul berulang :<br><br>Entourage menampilkan banyak karakter yang muncul berulang. Beberapa dari antara mereka diperankan oleh selebritis seperti Malcolm McDowell sebagai Terrance McQuewick sementara selebritis lain, seperti Mandy Moore dan Seth Green tampil sebagai parodi dari diri mereka sendiri.<br><br>Para bintang tamu dan kameo<br><br>Entourage umumnya memiliki sedikitnya satu bintang tamu seleb setiap episodenya. Di antaranya yang pernah tampil adalah Ali Larter, Sara Foster, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, Luke Wilson, Kanye West, Michael Phelps, Martin Scorsese, Gary Busey, Snoop Dogg, Scarlet Johansson, Larry David, Jessica Alba, Sarah Carter, Brooke Shields dan juga banyak yang lainnya.
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