114-459: Mark Alan Ruffalo ( / ˈ r ʌ f ə l oʊ / ; born November 22, 1967) is an American actor. He began acting in the early 1990s and first gained recognition for his work in Kenneth Lonergan 's play This Is Our Youth (1996) and drama film You Can Count on Me (2000). He went on to star in the romantic comedies 13 Going on 30 (2004), Just like Heaven (2005) and the thrillers In
228-531: A Cosmopolitan , Manhattan , Old Fashioned , and Mojito . Bartenders are also responsible for confirming that customers meet the legal drinking age requirements before serving them alcoholic beverages . In certain countries, such as the United States , Canada , the United Kingdom , Republic of Ireland and Sweden , bartenders are legally required to refuse more alcohol to drunk customers. Mixology
342-405: A Laurence Olivier Award , and three Tony Awards . Lonergan wrote his first one act play entitled, The Rennings Children (1982). He then earned acclaim for writing a string of off-Broadway plays such as This is Our Youth (1996), The Waverly Gallery (2000), and Lobby Hero (2001) which were later revived on Broadway earning him nominations for three Tony Awards for Best Revival of
456-447: A barkeep or barman or barmaid or a mixologist ) is a person who formulates and serves alcoholic or soft drink beverages behind the bar , usually in a licensed establishment as well as in restaurants and nightclubs , but also occasionally at private parties. Bartenders also usually maintain the supplies and inventory for the bar. As well as serving beer and wine , a bartender can generally also mix classic cocktails such as
570-677: A trans woman in the film Anything , on which Ruffalo was an executive producer. In 2015, Ruffalo supported "Education Is Not a Crime" campaign alongside other artists and intellectuals including Nazanin Boniadi , Abbas Milani , Mohsen Makhmalbaf , Azar Nafisi , Omid Djalili , Eva LaRue , Mohammad Maleki (former president of the University of Tehran ), and Nobel Peace laureates such as Archbishop Desmond Tutu , Shirin Ebadi , Tawakkol Karman , Jody Williams , and Mairead Maguire , to draw attention to
684-619: A Play in 2015 , 2019 , and 2018 , respectively. For his work on The Waverly Gallery , he was selected as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama . He directed and wrote the drama film Manchester by the Sea (2016) which won him the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay as well as a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Director . He was previously Oscar-nominated as a writer for his first film You Can Count on Me (2000) and as
798-566: A Play . During this time Lonergan took small supporting roles in projects such as Noah Baumbach 's absurdist comedy-drama White Noise (2022) and the Netflix thriller miniseries Ripley (2024). Lonergan's play Hold On to Me Darling will have a 2024 off-Broadway revival starring Adam Driver at the Lucille Lortel Theatre . Justin Chang of Variety noted that Lonergan is "always
912-490: A Play . Cera and Tyree Henry were also nominated for their performances. Later that year, In September 2018 a third show of his, The Waverly Gallery , was revived on Broadway starring Elaine May , Lucas Hedges , Joan Allen , David Cromer , and Michael Cera at the John Golden Theatre . Greg Evans of Deadline Hollywood praised the production but highlighted May writing, "this production will be remembered for
1026-490: A bartenders license or a health certificate issued from the state. Most pubs and bars seek to recruit outgoing, personable individuals as bartenders. All bartenders must comply with all food and beverage regulations, in the United States. All bartenders in the United States should be knowledgeable in mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. The competition for jobs
1140-498: A bartending license. Goesaert v. Cleary , 335 U.S. 464 (1948), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court upheld a Michigan law which prohibited women from being licensed as a bartender in all cities having a population of 50,000 or more unless their father or husband owned the establishment. The decision was subsequently overruled by Craig v. Boren (1976). The Bureau of Labor Statistics data on occupations in
1254-417: A card or certificate. If bartender certification is required in the province where the bartender is located, health and safety inspectors may ask to see a bartender's certifications when inspecting his workplace. A mixologist is a person who has studied the deep history and science of mixed drinks and cocktails. While often confused with a bartender, there are notable differences between the two. A mixologist
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#17330856274651368-617: A ceasefire and condemning the “industry's McCarthyist repression of members who acknowledge Palestinian suffering.” This letter followed the firing of Melissa Barrera from the Scream franchise in November, due to her comments on the Israel-Hamas War , in which she expressed support for Palestine. Ruffalo is pro-choice . He has explained his opinion by saying: "I don't want to turn back the hands of time to when women shuttled across state lines in
1482-620: A child and speeds away, in Terry George 's film Reservation Road , based on the novel by John Burnham Schwartz . In 2008, Ruffalo starred as a con man in The Brothers Bloom with Adrien Brody and Rachel Weisz and co-starred with Julianne Moore in Blindness . 2008 also saw Ruffalo in Brian Goodman 's What Doesn't Kill You with Ethan Hawke and Amanda Peet , which was shown at
1596-507: A co-writer for Martin Scorsese 's historical epic film Gangs of New York (2002). He also wrote and directed the psychological drama film Margaret (2011), and adapted the E.M. Forster novel Howards End into the 2017 miniseries of the same name . Lonergan was born in The Bronx , New York City to a psychiatrist mother and physician father. His mother is Jewish , and his father
1710-564: A corporate lawyer's relentless pursuit of justice to expose poisonous pollution by chemical behemoth DuPont . In June 2020, Ruffalo appeared in a webinar conference for the Irish Green Party to encourage members to accept the recently negotiated programme for government, agreed between the party, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil . In 2020, Ruffalo praised the closure of the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant , and called for
1824-416: A distinct flavor to add to a drink. Acids are sour, sharp flavors whose goal is to bring out flavor notes in spirits, add complexity and brighten drinks; they include fresh juices, such as lemon. Bases are sweeteners that aim to balance out spirits and acids; they can include simple syrup, honey, agave nectar, and liqueurs. Mixologists aim to find the ideal balance between acids and bases, so that each flavor
1938-620: A documentary by director Jon Bowermaster which looks at President Barack Obama 's environmental tenure and legacy concerning the massive expansion of oil and natural gas drilling. In October 2017, Ruffalo actively supported the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in their opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline project. In 2019, Ruffalo starred in and co-produced Dark Waters , which spotlighted another one of his environmental concerns with its true-life depiction of
2052-579: A father of two with bipolar disorder in the independent comedy film Infinitely Polar Bear , for which he earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy nomination. Also in 2015, he portrayed journalist Michael Rezendes in the drama film Spotlight , for which he earned his third Academy Award nomination and a BAFTA Award nomination. Ruffalo acted opposite Michael Keaton , Rachel McAdams , John Slattery , and Liev Schreiber . Ruffalo told The Hollywood Reporter that he met with Rezendes and studied him as research for
2166-446: A gangster and his therapist, respectively. Lonergan directed his own screenplay for You Can Count on Me (2000) which was executive produced by Martin Scorsese . The film starred Laura Linney and Mark Ruffalo , and film earned Lonergan a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay . He was subsequently offered a job writing the live-action comedy The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000). In 2001 he wrote
2280-406: A letter supporting Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn describing him as "a beacon of hope in the struggle against emergent far-right nationalism, xenophobia and racism in much of the democratic world" and endorsed him for in the 2019 UK general election . In November 2021, Ruffalo criticized the not guilty ruling in the case of Kyle Rittenhouse in his hometown of Kenosha, Wisconsin and said
2394-519: A minor character in Series 1 Episode 9 of Due South , first broadcast in Canada in 1994. During this time he made his film debut in the horror film Mirror, Mirror II: Raven Dance (1994) followed by Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur (1995). He starred as Warren Straub in the original cast of the Kenneth Lonergan play This Is Our Youth (1996) off-Broadway. Lonergan was a founding member of Naked Angels ,
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#17330856274652508-433: A national-wide bartender certification; instead, people must apply for a new provincial certification in each province in which they want to bartend. Some provinces do not require certification, such as Saskatchewan, Labrador, Quebec, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, where there is no legally mandatory certification to serve alcohol, but certain documents for serving alcoholic beverages are marked as "recommended" in
2622-620: A playwright and director. He graduated from the NYU Playwriting Program. He is an alumnus of HB Studio in New York City. Lonergan is a founding member of Naked Angels . After graduating from NYU , Lonergan worked as a speechwriter for the Environmental Protection Agency . He also wrote industrial shows (long-play commercials) for clients such as Weight Watchers . Lonergan's first theatrical success came with
2736-551: A profession, or as a consultant to restaurants or spirit companies, the skills required are the same. Ada "Coley" Coleman (1875–1966) is remembered as the most famous female bartender of all time. The British mixologist was one of only two women to be the head bartender at The Savoy in London, where she developed the Hanky Panky (a cocktail made with gin, vermouth and fernet-branca). During her tenure, Coley made cocktails for Mark Twain,
2850-545: A range of credits on screen and stage , including several performances of varying genres—mostly as a supporting actor . With nominations for the Emmy , Grammy , Oscar , and Tony , Ruffalo is one of a selected few performers to be nominated for the four major entertainment awards in the US ( EGOT ). His EGOT recognitions are: On February 8, 2024, accompanied by his wife Sunrise Coigney as well as his older two of three kids, Mark received
2964-797: A script and had him in mind for the part. Justin Lowe of The Hollywood Reporter praised all three leads for their chemistry and performances writing, "Moore, Bening and Ruffalo all deliver endearingly quirky comic performances". His role earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor . Ruffalo starred in The Avengers (2012), the sixth installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe , replacing Edward Norton as Dr. Bruce Banner / Hulk . Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian praised Ruffalo's work writing, "Ruffalo actually makes Bruce and Hulk interesting, even droll characters (he also plays
3078-527: A second play of his, Lobby Hero was revived on Broadway, this time starring Chris Evans , Michael Cera , Brian Tyree Henry , and Bel Powley at the Helen Hayes Theatre . Leah Greenblatt of Entertainment Weekly wrote, "Lobby is still a smart, thoughtful piece of work, fairy-dusted by the starry presence of its celebrated cast". The play received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Revival of
3192-406: A shortage of skilled bartenders. Whereas a career bar manager would know drink recipes, serving techniques, alcohol contents, correct gas mixes and licensing law and would often have cordial relations with regular customers, short-term staff may lack these skills. Some pubs prefer experienced staff, although pub chains tend to accept inexperienced staff and provide training. Tipping bar staff in
3306-475: A specific flavor profile or theme. Because of this goal, flavor balance is critical, and is where science comes in. There are four main components to a cocktail: the spirit, the acid, the base and the garnish. Mixologists experiment with different quantities of each component to create a desired flavor or particular drink. Spirits can include gin, whiskey, rum, tequila, mezcal, and modifying liqueurs. However, most mixologists stay away from vodka, as it does not have
3420-475: A sperm-donor in the comedy-drama The Kids Are All Right (2010), Dave Schultz in the biopic Foxcatcher (2014), Michael Rezendes in the drama Spotlight (2015), and a debauched lawyer in the comic fantasy Poor Things (2023). He won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor for playing a gay activist in the television drama film The Normal Heart (2015), and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his dual role as identical twins in
3534-471: A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . Kenneth Lonergan Kenneth Lonergan (born October 16, 1962) is an American film director, playwright, and screenwriter. He is known for his works which explore complex emotional and interpersonal dynamics. He has received several awards including an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award as well as nominations for three Golden Globe Awards , a Pulitzer Prize ,
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3648-746: A stock cop role." He starred in Just Like Heaven (2005) with Reese Witherspoon which was adapted from the French novel by Marc Levy entitled If Only It Were True . That same year he acted in the Rob Reiner romantic comedy Rumor Has It (2005) starring Jennifer Aniston , Kevin Costner and Shirley MacLaine . In 2006 he starred in the political drama remake All the King's Men acting opposite Sean Penn , Kate Winslet , Jude Law , and Anthony Hopkins . The film
3762-586: A superb director of actresses," particularly in Manchester by the Sea where the director "gives the women in his ensemble their due." Lonergan is married to actress J. Smith-Cameron . They have one daughter, Nellie. In January 2020, Lonergan was appointed Visiting Fellow and Artist in Residence at Kellogg College of the University of Oxford . Lonergan's stepfather was Freudian psychoanalyst Michael S. Porder . Bartender A bartender (also known as
3876-648: A theater company that Ruffalo also belonged to. Ruffalo acted opposite Josh Hamilton and Missy Yager. Ruffalo had minor roles in films including The Dentist (1996), the low-key crime comedy Safe Men (1998), and Ang Lee 's Civil War western Ride with the Devil (1999). Ruffalo reunited with Kenneth Lonergan acting in his film You Can Count on Me (2000). Ruffalo portrayed Laura Linney 's character's brother. The film received critical acclaim and two Academy Award nominations. He received favorable reviews for his performance in this film, often earning comparisons to
3990-498: A tip credit, which counts employees tips toward minimum wage. As of September 26, 2020, the federal minimum wage rate is $ 7.25/hour. As a result of the professionalization of the trade, craft bartenders have begun to establish themselves as the elite class of the bartending profession. "Craft" cocktails are curated drinks using high-quality ingredients, generally accompanied by a higher price as well. Craft bartenders typically operate in more upscale venues, such as hotel bars. They make
4104-699: A variety of reasons. They may purposely use unique ingredients, such as house-made ones, historical ones, uncommon ones or obscure flavors. They may reimagine classic cocktails by putting their own spin on them, whether in terms of taste or technique. By examining the chemistry behind basic bar drinks, mixologists can take them to the next level. Additionally, they may toy with the chemical makeup of drinks to make them more sour, bitter, sweet, tangy or deep. Lastly, they may make entirely new cocktails by implementing innovative techniques or mixing flavors that have not been mixed before. This skill set allows mixologists to practice mixology in various ways. Whether it be for fun, as
4218-501: A year ahead of theatrical release, as well as Avengers: Endgame a few weeks ahead of release. In 2020, Ruffalo portrayed dual roles of Dominick Birdsey / Thomas Birdsey in the HBO limited series I Know This Much Is True where he also served as an executive producer. Daniel D'Addario of Variety wrote, "Ruffalo’s performances carry the series. This is his two-man show, with supporting characters glimmering in and out". For his role he earned
4332-412: Is defined as the art or skill of preparing mixed drinks. At its core, the purpose of this practice is to craft cocktails. However, the science and skills required to successfully practice mixology are more intricate than what is seen at face value. The key to mixing drinks is knowing the ideal quantity of each ingredient needed to create the flavor profile required. Mixology aims to both elevate and balance
4446-452: Is high in this field of work. The Japanese way of bartending is like "a time-capsule of 1930s international bartending," cocktail historian David Wondrich said. The Japanese cut-glass mixing beaker is in almost universal use nowadays. Japanese bar-tools are also all widely used. The world has been mesmerised by the art and style of Japanese bartending. Japanese law generally requires food and drink to be served under (or in conjunction with)
4560-444: Is more specific than a bartender. While all mixologists can be bartenders, not all bartenders can be classified as mixologists. The divide boils down to the skills needed to mix unique drinks. Mixologists must have the in-depth knowledge of how different ingredients interact when mixed, and what flavors they create together. This expertise allows mixologists to apply their skills in various manners. Mixologists can create cocktails for
4674-503: Is of French Canadian and Italian ancestry. His father was a Bahai , while his mother was Christian. "I grew up in a household that had three religions in it, (born-again) Christianity, Catholicism and Bahai'ism, so there were different viewpoints and a lot of debate about that, and I immediately began to understand that all these people that I loved very much had very strong feelings about faith, but all of them were valid to me. I felt that none of them, my grandmother, my father or my mother,
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4788-415: Is often not regarded as a long-term profession (unless the barman or barwoman is also the landlord ), but more often as a second occupation, or transitional work for students to gain customer experience or to save money for university fees. It therefore lacks traditional employment protections, so there is often a high turnover. The high turnover of staff due to low wages and poor employee benefits results in
4902-465: Is tasted, but not one is overpowering. The fourth component of a cocktail is a garnish. Mixologists top their creations with garnishes and can take more free rein here. Common garnishes include decorative lemon twists, smoked herbs, and edible flowers. Garnishes, finishing touches, and the presentation of drinks, allow for a mixologist's artistic side to shine through. In the United Kingdom, bar work
5016-475: Is to watch him play a reprobate cad [and] a puffed-up vainglorious peacock, a man whose ego is the size of an entire continent". He received Critics' Choice , Golden Globe , and Academy Award nominations for his performance. The same year, he played Daniel LeBlanc in the Netflix miniseries All the Light We Cannot See (2023). The series is based on Anthony Doerr 's Pulitzer Prize winning novel of
5130-504: The 11-day conflict between it and Hamas in May 2021 , he ultimately tweeted an apology for suggesting Israel was committing genocide, stating, "It’s not accurate, it’s inflammatory, disrespectful & is being used to justify antisemitism here & abroad." Ruffalo signed an October 2023 open letter of Artists4Ceasefire during the Israeli bombardment of Gaza . In November 2023, Ruffalo criticized
5244-458: The E.M. Forster novel Howards End into a 2017 miniseries of the same name for BBC / Starz starring Hayley Atwell and Matthew Macfadyen . When addressing the challenges of adapting the novel to screen he told The Times of London , “You don’t want to be apologizing for a book that was written in 1910, nor do you want to be writing material whose main purpose is to tell the audience that you don’t agree with these views". In March 2018,
5358-567: The FRAC Act of 2009 . He claimed in the December 2010 issue of GQ that after he organized screenings in Pennsylvania of a documentary about natural-gas-drilling called Gasland , he was placed on a terror advisory list. The Pennsylvania Governor 's Office of Homeland Security denied the claim. In March 2016, Ruffalo narrated and produced Dear President Obama: The Clean Energy Revolution Is Now ,
5472-712: The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie . Ruffalo has continued to appear as Bruce Banner / The Hulk in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) and in the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022). In 2022 he acted in the Netflix science fiction action comedy The Adam Project opposite Ryan Reynolds , Jennifer Garner , and Zoe Saldana . In 2023, he starred in
5586-577: The Todd Haynes directed legal thriller Dark Waters which he also produced. The film co-starred Anne Hathaway , Tim Robbins , Bill Pullman , and Victor Garber . During this time he reprised his role of Bruce Banner in Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Captain Marvel (2019), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). He has been noted for spoiling the endings of Avengers: Infinity War
5700-700: The Toronto International Film Festival . In 2009, he played a brief role in the film Where the Wild Things Are as Max's mother's boyfriend. Ruffalo directed a number of plays during his time at the Orpheus Theatre Company, and made his feature film directorial debut with 2010 indie film Sympathy for Delicious starring Juliette Lewis , Laura Linney and Ruffalo, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won
5814-610: The Yorgos Lanthimos directed black comedy fantasy film Poor Things starring Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe . The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival where it received the Golden Lion . Maureen Lee Lenker of Entertainment Weekly wrote, "Ruffalo appears to be having the time of his life, chewing the scenery with a manic glee. He's built a career playing solid, decent men, and what fun it
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#17330856274655928-571: The Cut (2003) and We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004). In the mid-2000s, Ruffalo appeared as a romantic lead in numerous romantic comedies starting with View from the Top (2003) starring Gwyneth Paltrow . He then starred opposite Jennifer Garner in 13 Going on 30 (2004) which has since become a cult classic . That same year he also acted in Michel Gondry 's romantic fantasy drama Eternal Sunshine of
6042-497: The Cut (2003), Zodiac (2007), and Shutter Island (2010). He received a Tony Award nomination for his supporting role in the Broadway revival of Awake and Sing! in 2006. Ruffalo gained international recognition for playing Bruce Banner / Hulk since 2012 in the superhero franchise of the Marvel Cinematic Universe . Ruffalo gained a record-tying four nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing
6156-529: The Iranian government's systematic denial of university education to young Baha'is . In 2023, Ruffalo sought to block the sale of the West Park Presbyterian Church , a city landmark built in the 1880s, to prevent its demolition and construction of housing in its place. The congregation said it could not afford the cost of maintaining the deteriorating church building and wanted to use the proceeds of
6270-546: The Palestinians, stating, "There is no reason that an ally of America should not be held to the same standards as any other nation in the world." Ruffalo also related that he had been called an antisemite for his views, saying, "[It's] really tough to hear. And the fact that so many people will take it to that extreme, when you're talking about that kind of inequality, that kind of oppression, that kind of apartheid ." While Ruffalo posted numerous tweets critical of Israel during
6384-608: The Patriot Playhouse. He moved with his family to San Diego , California, and later to Los Angeles , where he took classes at the Stella Adler Conservatory and co-founded the Orpheus Theatre Company. With the theater company, he wrote, directed, and starred in a number of plays. He also spent close to a decade working as a bartender . He made his screen debut in an episode of CBS Summer Playhouse (1989), followed by minor film roles. Ruffalo played 'Vinnie Webber',
6498-638: The Prince of Wales, Prince Wilhelm of Sweden and "Diamond" Jim Brady. Harry Craddock (1876–1963) was a bartender during the prohibition era. The British mixologist created and wrote the Savoy Cocktail Book, which is referred to as the cocktail bible in the mixology world. Dale Degroff (born 1948) is known by his nickname: the King of Cocktails. The American mixologist is known for reviving and improving classic 19th century cocktails with new flavor combinations and fresh ingredients. Dick Bradsell (1959–2016)
6612-584: The Promenade Theater in March 2000 directed by Scott Ellis . Charles Isherwood of Variety declared, "Anyone who has lived through this sad process with a relative will be awed by the verisimilitude of both Heckart's acting and Lonergan's writing." For his work he was named as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama . Lonergan's film career began with his screenplay for the crime comedy Analyze This (1999) starring Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal as
6726-979: The Special Jury Prize. In March 2010, Ruffalo signed with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA); in June 2010, he signed on with the United Talent Agency (UTA). In 2010, he co-starred in the Martin Scorsese thriller Shutter Island as U.S. Marshal Chuck Aule, the partner of Leonardo DiCaprio 's character Teddy Daniels. Also in 2010, he starred in Lisa Cholodenko 's The Kids Are All Right , with Annette Bening and Julianne Moore . Ruffalo stated in an interview that he approached Cholodenko after watching High Art and said he would love to work with her. Years later, she called Ruffalo and said she wrote
6840-584: The Spotless Mind (2004) starring Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey . In the film Ruffalo plays a supporting role as Stan who is a technician in charge of erasing people's memories of each other. That same year he acted opposite Jamie Foxx and Tom Cruise as a narcotics detective in Michael Mann 's crime thriller Collateral (2004). Todd McCarthy of Variety praised Ruffalo writing, " [He] provides an extra dimension of intelligence to what initially looks like
6954-487: The United Kingdom is uncommon, not considered mandatory. The appropriate way to tip a barman or barwomen in the UK is to say 'have one for yourself', encouraging the employee to buy themselves a drink with one's money. Staff may instead opt to add a modest amount to a bill to take in cash at the end of their shift. After the end of Prohibition in the United States in 1933, Milwaukee did not grant women bartending licenses, unless
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#17330856274657068-531: The United States Bartender's Guild. As a result, the union lobbies for higher tips with lower base wages. Lower-class bartenders generally do not participate in the union, since their customers may not tip or may not be able to afford to. The bartender culture in the United States encourages bartenders to be inviting and friendly to their patrons. Their customers' needs and wants become their priority, as well as their safety and enjoyment of their time at
7182-399: The United States, can make significant money from their tips. This view of bartending as a career is changing around the world, however, and bartending has become a profession by choice rather than necessity. It includes specialized education—European Bartender School operates in 25 countries. Cocktail competitions such as World Class and Bacardi Legacy have recognized talented bartenders in
7296-416: The United States, including that of bartender, publishes a detailed description of the bartender's typical duties and employment and earning statistics by those so employed, with 55% of a bartender's take-home pay coming in the form of tips. The hourly wage a bartender receives can vary depending on the state. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA), and the laws of most states, allow employers
7410-457: The bar. Bartenders are urged to take care of their patrons however they can. Bartenders may attend special schools or learn while on the job. Bartenders in the United States usually have on-the-job training, from the owners, management , or other superior staff with experience. Prospective bartenders may gain experience by working as wait staff in a restaurant with a bar. Some vocational schools offer bartenders licenses. Some US states require
7524-540: The basic knowledge as a bartender is measured, it can be said that it is a suitable qualification for young people who study cocktails every day while working in the field to measure the results of their efforts. In China, with the prosperity of the bar industry, bartenders have gradually become a popular profession. Professional bartenders need to obtain the certification of the National Labor Department's vocational technical ability appraisement. Those who pass
7638-518: The biographical drama Foxcatcher directed by Bennett Miller . Ruffalo co-starred alongside Steve Carell , Channing Tatum , and Vanessa Redgrave . Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian wrote of their performances, "Tatum and Ruffalo, as Mark and Dave, have outdone themselves. These actors give what seems to me the most compelling portrayal of brothers since Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro in Scorsese ’s Raging Bull ." The next year in 2015, he starred as
7752-606: The cause of a microcephaly outbreak in Brazil to the use of a larvicide chemical added to reservoirs of drinking water to combat dengue fever , rather than the Zika virus . The New York Times described the claim as "dubious" and stated that those "sounding the alarm", did not mention that the larvicide did not work through the central nervous system and that it has been approved by the World Health Organization . Ruffalo has had
7866-494: The closure of additional nuclear power plants. In October 2019, Ruffalo tweeted that "until George W. Bush is brought to justice for the crimes of the Iraq War , (including American-led torture , Iraqi deaths & displacement, and the deep scars—emotional & otherwise—inflicted on our military that served his folly), we can't even begin to talk about kindness." In October 2020, speaking to Mehdi Hasan , Ruffalo condemned what he called Israel's "asymmetrical warfare" against
7980-405: The drama film Manchester by the Sea (2016) starring Casey Affleck , Lucas Hedges , and Michelle Williams , which was released to critical acclaim. He also had a small part in the film, as a pedestrian. David Fear of Rolling Stone said the film proves that Lonergan is "practically peerless in portraying loss as a living, breathing thing without resorting to the vocabulary of griefporn." He
8094-422: The establishment. The decision was subsequently overruled by Craig v. Boren (1976). After the rise of the cocktail in the early 20th century, Americans were faced with prohibition laws from the Federal government. However, bartending culture remained alive throughout prohibition (1920-1933). Working in underground speakeasies, bartenders continued to provide their patrons with delicious cocktails. Following
8208-535: The exam will be issued a corresponding level of skill certificate by the China vocational education qualification certification center, which is a compliance certificate for relevant personnel's job hunting, appointment, promotion, etc. , the certificate is valid nationwide. In China, tens of thousands of people have obtained the "Bartender Qualification Certificate" issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection units. With
8322-417: The film The Last Castle , Ruffalo was diagnosed with a vestibular schwannoma , a type of brain tumor also known as an acoustic neuroma. The tumor was found to be benign; however, the surgery to remove the mass resulted in partial facial paralysis and affected his hearing. The paralysis subsided after a year, but Ruffalo remains deaf in his left ear. On December 1, 2008, Ruffalo's younger brother, Scott,
8436-523: The film saying, "I spent a lot of time with the real journalist, I had meals with him. I talked with him for hours. I sat next to him at work, I watched him work the phones. I watched him write his stories. I talked to him about his life and his family. I had him give me tours of Boston. As much as I could soak him up seemed to be the most important part.". The following year he portrayed Agent Dylan Rhoades in Now You See Me 2 (2016) and executive produced
8550-420: The great increase in the number of cocktail bars, as the pillar of the bar, the salary structure of the bartender includes the basic salary + service charge + drink commission. Any kind of bartending method requires basic bartending knowledge. Junior bartenders are required to master the varieties and formulas of 20 kinds of cocktails, and the training time is 40 hours; intermediate bartenders are required to master
8664-744: The image of the bartender as a creative professional, credited with being the father of American Mixology. He earned this title by publishing Jerry Thomas' Bartender's Guide , the first guide to making cocktails in 1862. Thomas perfected his skills by owning and manning saloons across the New York City area throughout the 1800s. Mixology started to take shape in the years following Thomas' book. Harry Johnson published Harry Johnson's New and Improved Illustrated Bartender's Manua l in 1882. Both of these books shared recipes for dozens of unique drinks that combined ingredients people had never thought to combine before. Thomas and Johnson incorporated flavored spirits, liqueurs, and fortified wines to their cocktails, which
8778-602: The investigation to find and apprehend the Zodiac killer from 1969 through most of the 1970s. Ruffalo acted opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Robert Downey Jr. . Critic Roger Ebert described Ruffalo's performance writing, "Ruffalo plays him not as a hotshot but as a dogged officer who does things by the book because he believes in the book". Toschi was role model for the Clint Eastwood film Dirty Harry . That same year, Ruffalo played divorced lawyer Dwight Arno, who accidentally kills
8892-405: The majority of their income in tips from higher-class customers. Bartenders in the United States may work in a large variety of bars . These include hotel bars, restaurant bars, sports bars, gay bars , piano bars , and dive bars . Also growing in popularity is the portable bar, which can be moved to different venues and special events. Hospitality bartenders make up 77% of the membership of
9006-503: The miniseries I Know This Much Is True (2020). Mark Alan Ruffalo was born on November 22, 1967, in Kenosha, Wisconsin . His mother, Marie Rose ( née Hébert ), is a hairdresser and stylist, while his father, Frank Lawrence Ruffalo Jr., worked as a construction painter. He has two sisters, Tanya Marie (died 2023) and Nicole, and a brother, Scott (died 2008). His father is of Italian descent, from Girifalco , Calabria , and his mother
9120-672: The monster in mo-cap), superior to the Eric Bana and Edward Norton incarnations, and his version ingeniously locates the big green monster's secret not in the over-rehearsed subject of "anger management" but depression and self-hate." He reprised the role again in Iron Man 3 (2013), and in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). In 2013, he starred in the romantic comedy Begin Again acting alongside Keira Knightley . The film received positive reviews and
9234-475: The office, he is going to be fighting for us". In June 2017, Ruffalo posted a petition on Twitter urging NBC to stop hiring white conservative commentators. Ruffalo endorsed Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in the 2017 UK general election . He tweeted : "Because @jeremycorbyn offers people an alternative to the Corporate status quo, which never ends well for them, I humbly endorse Corbyn." Ruffalo signed
9348-448: The past decade and these bartenders, and others, spread the love of cocktails and hospitality throughout the world. Kathy Sullivan, owner of Sidecar Bartending, expressed the difficulties with becoming a prolific bartender, comparing the bartender to the drink they make: "In drinks you want balance. And you have to be balanced physically, emotionally and mentally." Mixology's purpose is to create new or unique cocktails that center around
9462-797: The people shot by Rittenhouse were murdered. In April 2022, Ruffalo urged voters to check voter ID requirements in their states through posts to his social media. Ruffalo cited VoteRiders as a source of assistance for voter ID requirements across the United States. In 2024, Ruffalo endorsed the Green Party of British Columbia in the provincial elections . In 2008, Ruffalo expressed concern that gas companies were eyeing his family's land in Callicoon, New York . After doing his own investigation, New York magazine wrote, he became " anti-fracking 's first famous face". On October 4, 2010, Ruffalo appeared on The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss hydraulic fracturing and
9576-594: The play Lobby Hero which premiered off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons starring Glenn Fitzgerald , Heather Burns , and Tate Donovan . The following year Lonergan contributed to the screenplay for Martin Scorsese 's historical epic Gangs of New York (2002) for which he earned his second nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay . In 2005, filming took place for his second film as writer/director, Margaret , starring Anna Paquin , Matt Damon , Matthew Broderick, and J. Smith-Cameron. The film spent over five years in post-production, with Lonergan,
9690-405: The play This Is Our Youth (1996) which opened off-Broadway Intar Theatre by The New Group . The play revolved around three young adults navigating friendship, identity, and disillusionment in 1980s New York City . The cast included Mark Ruffalo , Josh Hamilton , and Missy Yager and was directed by Mark Brokaw . Greg Evans of Variety wrote, "What we have is two hours of conversation among
9804-626: The prime minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu , for describing the civilian deaths during the Israeli attacks on Gaza as 'collateral damage.' At the 96th Academy Awards , Ruffalo was one of several celebrities wearing an "Artists Call for Ceasefire Now" pin on his lapel, and he called out in support of protestors blocking the red carpet. In September 2024, Mark Ruffalo, alongside Susan Sarandon , Cynthia Nixon , and Rosie O'Donnell , signed an open letter from SAG-AFTRA and Sister Guild Members calling for
9918-408: The producers and various editors unable to agree on its final cut, resulting in multiple legal disputes. It was finally released in 2011. Margaret ranked 31st in a 2016 BBC poll of the 21st century's greatest films. His play The Starry Messenger premiered Off-Broadway in 2009 and starred his wife J. Smith-Cameron , Matthew Broderick , and Kieran Culkin . In August 2014, This Is Our Youth
10032-450: The province, and employers have a right to ask their bartenders to have them. As social attitudes toward legal responsibility change, more and more provinces are requiring certification for responsible alcohol sales of bartenders, managers and even event and liquor store employees. The provinces that require bartender certification are Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and British Columbia. All of these certifications come with
10146-610: The romantic drama Anything (2017). He returned to Broadway in the revival of the Arthur Miller play The Price (2017) at the American Airlines Theatre . Ruffalo acted opposite Danny DeVito and Tony Shalhoub . Marilyn Stasio of Variety wrote, "Ruffalo and DeVito clearly get a kick out of the buying and selling rituals of Victor and Solomon. There is warmth in their tones and mutual respect in their exchange of confidences". In 2019, he starred as Robert Bilott in
10260-439: The sale for charity work. He lives in the church neighborhood and has started a campaign to raise money for the building. In 2007, Ruffalo expressed views in line with the 9/11 truth movement when he stated: "I'm baffled by the way all three buildings came down. My first reaction was that buildings don't fall down like that." February 2016, Ruffalo tweeted a Tech Times article in which a group of Argentinian doctors attributed
10374-462: The same name and was released November 2, 2023. In 2025, he is set to portray Hieronymous Marshall in the Bong Joon-ho directed science fiction film Mickey 17 . Ruffalo will act opposite Robert Pattinson , Steven Yeun , and Toni Collette . The film is based on the novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. Ruffalo married Sunrise Coigney in 2000. They have three children. After completing work on
10488-587: The soulful movie and stage actor making his Broadway debut here." David Rooney of Variety wrote "The most arresting work onstage comes from Ruffalo, channeling prickly charm into a proud man who uses glib aggression to camouflage his frustration. Ruffalo’s scenes with Ambrose are the drama’s most electric moments". The role earned him a nomination for Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play . In March 2007, he appeared in David Fincher 's crime thriller Zodiac as SFPD homicide inspector Dave Toschi , who ran
10602-441: The struggles of marginalized groups in the workforce, such as African-American women. However, women have sometimes been restricted from bartending. For example, Goesaert v. Cleary , 335 U.S. 464 (1948), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court upheld a Michigan law which prohibited women from being licensed as a bartender in all cities having a population of 50,000 or more unless their father or husband owned
10716-423: The stunning Elaine May. She’s so good here that there are moments you’ll swear she isn’t acting. Did she really forget that line? It feels a privilege to watch this legend transform Lonergan’s meditation on dignity, regret and ungraspable memory into something indelible and lasting." The production received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play . Elaine May won the Tony Award for Best Actress in
10830-485: The supervision of a food hygiene supervisor, and this also applies to bartenders. Nippon Bartenders' Association (N.B.A.) is an industry association for bartenders. It is an exam organized by the target is people over the age of 20 who work as a bartender in the restaurant industry. It is a subject exam on liquor and cocktails from the N.B.A. Official Cocktail Book. N.B.A. certification can also take exams other than members, but N.B.A. membership exam fees will be cheaper. Since
10944-561: The suspension of the eighteenth amendment and release of legal booze back into the market, the cocktail era unfortunately took a dip. People drank less and the Great Depression severely limited the ability of people to buy a drink. Cocktails started to be limited to the rich and famous. The celebrities in Los Angeles took a certain liking to the recipes of the old days. But the general population would no longer mix their drinks. Individualism
11058-456: The thick of night to resolve an unwanted pregnancy, in a cheap hotel room." Ruffalo has called for an economic revolution, saying that " capitalism today is failing us, killing us, and robbing from our children's future." He has shown support for the LGBT community ; however, he has received backlash from the transgender community for supporting the casting of Matt Bomer , a cisgender man, to play
11172-480: The three characters, and as finely written as the dialogue is" adding, "Lonergan’s ear is unfailing". It was followed by what is considered Lonergan's breakthrough play, The Waverly Gallery (2000), based on his grandmother's Greenwich Village gallery. The play revolves around a family reacting to an elderly woman in early stages of dementia . The original cast included Eileen Heckart , Josh Hamilton , Maureen Anderman , and Mark Blum . It opened Off-Broadway at
11286-434: The varieties and formulas of 40 kinds of cocktails, and the training time is 60 credit hours; senior bartenders are not only required to master the varieties and recipes of hundreds of cocktails, but also focus on creating their own cocktails and managing bars. Bartenders can be found in many establishments across Canada. They may appear in nightclubs, restaurants, bars, hotels and even airports in cities. Canada does not have
11400-403: The various flavors found in a cocktail. Mixology is essentially edible chemistry in the form of cocktails. Historically, bartending was a profession with a low reputation. It was perceived through the lens of ethical issues and various legal constraints related to the serving of alcohol. The pioneers of bartending as a serious profession appeared in the 19th century. Jerry Thomas established
11514-433: The way, I haven't had such an overwhelmingly positive response as I have from The Normal Heart directly to me. And it's a blessing, man. If this is it, if I have a piano dropped on me tomorrow, then I would go down thinking, "You know what, I did okay as far as my career goes, because that's a gift. That's rare." Also in 2014, Ruffalo received his second Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of wrestler Dave Schultz in
11628-523: The women were the daughters or wives of the bar's owner. In 1970, Dolly Williams filed a complaint with the state regarding this, and the Wisconsin Department of Industry, Labor, and Human Relations ordered the city to stop banning female bartenders. Milwaukee appealed against this, but in March 1971, a Madison court sided with Wisconsin and Milwaukee's common council announced that beginning April 1, 1971, gender would stop being an obstacle to obtaining
11742-556: The young Marlon Brando , and won awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and Montreal World Film Festival . His next role was in 2001 in Rod Lurie 's The Last Castle playing a bookie in a military prison alongside Robert Redford . It led to other supporting roles, including the films XX/XY (2002), Isabel Coixet 's My Life Without Me , John Woo 's Windtalkers (2003), Jane Campion 's In
11856-562: Was a British mixologist. He invented many classic cocktails, such as the Espresso Martini, the Treacle and the Bramble. Dick trained many top mixologists in the art of hospitality and drink making during his lifetime. He is known for always opting for fresh juices and ingredients, over anything pre-made or run of the mill. Modern day mixologists are growing their presence and following through
11970-489: Was a financial success. The following year, Ruffalo starred as Ned Weeks in the HBO television adaptation of Larry Kramer 's AIDS -era play, The Normal Heart (2014), his performance earned him an Emmy nomination. He says he has had an outpouring of support for his performance: I've never had so sincere and vulnerable a response from people for anything that I've ever done. ... And of everything that I've done since I've been on social media, which hasn't been that long, by
12084-564: Was a new concept. Mixology took off after these two publishing. By the late 1800s, the term mixology was common and widely used. At the turn of the 20th century, slightly fewer than half the bartenders in London were women, such as Ada Coleman . "Barmaids", as they were called, were usually the daughters of tradesmen or mechanics or, occasionally, young women from the "better-born" classes who had been "thrown upon their own resources" and needed an income. Bartending has often been associated with
12198-681: Was adapted by Steven Zaillian based on the Robert Penn Warren 1946 novel of the same name . Also in 2006, Ruffalo made his Broadway debut starring as Moe Axelrod in Clifford Odets 's Awake and Sing! at the Belasco Theatre in New York. Ruffalo acted alongside Lauren Ambrose , Pablo Schreiber and Zoe Wanamaker . Charles Isherwood of The New York Times wrote of his performance, "Nobody slings it with more panache than Mark Ruffalo,
12312-707: Was better or worse than the other." Ruffalo attended both Catholic and progressive schools throughout his education. Ruffalo has described himself as having been a "happy kid", although he struggled with undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD as a child and a young adult. Ruffalo spent his teen years in Virginia Beach, Virginia , where his father worked. He competed in wrestling in junior high and high school in Wisconsin and Virginia. Ruffalo graduated from First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach in 1986, where he acted for
12426-418: Was crushed similar to the food industry. The industry needed a renaissance and it wasn't until the late 90's that we saw the true re-emergence of the cocktail bar. The bartending profession was generally a second occupation, used as transitional work for students to gain customer experience or to save money for university fees. The reason for this is because bartenders in tipping countries such as Canada and
12540-834: Was found outside his home on North Palm Drive in Beverly Hills with an execution-style bullet wound to the head. Scott was taken to a hospital, but died the following week. The case remains unsolved. Ruffalo and his family live in Sullivan County, New York , and he describes the Catskills as his "home". Ruffalo also owns two apartments in New York City , one for business and another as an investment. Ruffalo's mother and stepfather live in Boothbay Harbor, Maine , where he and his family occasionally spend their summers. In May 2022, Ruffalo
12654-590: Was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director and received the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the film. He also won the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay for Manchester by the Sea at the 70th British Academy Film Awards . That same year he wrote the play Hold On to Me Darling (2016) which starred Timothy Olyphant as a country music star and ran at the Atlantic Theatre Company 's Linda Gross Theatre . Lonergan adapted
12768-601: Was of Irish descent. Lonergan began writing in high school at the Walden School , a now defunct, highly progressive private school in Manhattan with a strong drama program. His first play, The Rennings Children , was chosen for the Stephen Sondheim -founded Young Playwrights, Inc. Young Playwright's Festival in 1982 while he was still an undergraduate. Lonergan matriculated to Wesleyan University , where he trained as
12882-608: Was revived on Broadway starring Michael Cera , Kieran Culkin , and Tavi Gevinson at the Cort Theatre . The play would be the first of Lonergan's work to make it to Broadway. He received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play . Alexis Soloski of The Guardian wrote, "Though still hewing to drama school rules – small cast, single set, neat inciting incident – it has a mature, post-grad voice, sensitive and humane and jammed full of totally splendid crackerjack-with-a-toy-surprise dialogue". Lonergan wrote and directed
12996-619: Was sued by residents of Ellenville, New York , for not cleaning up a fire that broke out on the set of a car dealership that was used as a location for I Know This Much Is True . The lawsuit claims that the residents suffered physical and emotional injuries and added that the fire caused damage to their homes and exposed them to toxic fumes. In the 2016 election , Ruffalo supported Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders . While on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert , Ruffalo endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders for president in 2020 United States presidential election , stating "you know when he gets in
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