Please join us for an advanced screening of MADAM SECRETARY Season 4, followed by a Q&A with Tim Daly.
Moderated by Bruce Fretts
Estimated event end time: 9:00PM
SYNOPSIS
MADAM SECRETARY stars Téa Leoni as Elizabeth McCord, the shrewd, determined Secretary of State who drives international diplomacy, battles office politics and circumvents protocol as she negotiates global and domestic issues, both at the White House and at home. A college professor and a brilliant former CIA analyst who left for ethical reasons, Elizabeth returned to public life at the request of President Conrad Dalton,who values McCord’s apolitical leanings, deep knowledge of the Middle East, flair for languages and ability to not just think outside the box, but to not even acknowledge there is a box. McCord’s team includes chief of staff Nadine Tolliver; policy advisor Jay Whitman; speechwriter Matt Mahoney; press coordinator Daisy Grant; and charming assistant, Blake Moran. As McCord debates third world problems, finesses foreign dignitaries at work and does battle with the president’s combative chief of staff, Russell Jackson, that’s just a warm-up for when she goes home to her supportive husband, theology professor turned intelligence operative Henry, and their three children, where “politics” and “compromise” take on new meaning.
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Tim Daly - Actor
Tim Daly is an Emmy-nominated actor, director, producer and philanthropist, whose resume spans a long list of diverse projects and advocacy efforts.
Daly currently stars opposite Tea Leoni as “Henry McCord” in the hit CBS series “Madam Secretary,” an American political drama created by Barbara Hall and executive produced by Lori McCreary and Morgan Freeman. The series will return on Sunday, October 8th for its fourth season.
This past summer, Daly appeared for the first time onstage with his sister Tyne Daly in the new play Downstairs. This play, specifically written for them by Theresa Rebeck, opened the Dorset Theatre Festival's 40th Anniversary Season in Vermont.
After making his film debut in Barry Levinson’s “Diner,” Dalyappeared in many additional feature films, including “Against the Ropes,” “The Object of My Affection,” “Made in Heaven” and "Lowdown" (which he also co-produced).
Daly's additional television series credits include starring roles in “Private Practice,” “Wings,” The Fugitive" (for which he earned a SAG Award nomination), “The Nine” and “Eyes,” and guest starring roles in "Hawaii Five-o," "Judging Amy,"“The Mindy Project” and “The Sopranos,” for which he earned an Emmy Award nomination. Additionally, he has appeared in several television miniseries and movies, including “From the Earth to the Moon,” “Storm of the Century” and “The Outsider.”
Behind the camera,Dalyproduced the documentary film “Poliwood,” directed by Barry Levinson. “Poliwood” presents an in-depth look at the 2008 Presidential election, blending footage from the Republican and Democratic conventions, as well as interviews with celebrities and key political figures.Daly’s association and work with “Poliwood” stems from his long involvement with The Creative Coalition, for which he serves as president. The Coalition is a non-profit, non-partisan, social and political advocacy organization in which members of the entertainment community promote issues of public importance, specifically in the areas of First Amendment rights, arts advocacy and public education.He also produced and starred in "Edge of America," which earned the Humanitas Prize, Peabody Award, Writers Guild Award and Directors Guild Award.
Daly's theater credits include "Red," "The Scene," "The Exonerated," "Six Degrees of Separation," "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial," "Henry Flamethrowa," "Coastal Disturbances," "Oliver, Oliver," "Buried Child," and most recently, "The Ruins of Civilization" for the Manhattan Theater Club.
Between projects,Daly, along with SamDalyand Ben Shelton, produce an original comedy web series, "TheDalyShow" (youtube.com/DalyShowTV). The series, written and directed by Ben Shelton and starring both Tim and SamDaly, is a hysterical take on the real life relationship between father and son.
Dalyis a board member of InsideOUT Writers.
Follow him on Twitter and Instagram - @TimmyDaly.
