Peter Jason, a character actor known for his roles in “Deadwood,” “48 Hrs.” and “Prince of Darkness,” along with his many television appearances, died Thursday in his West Hollywood home. He was 80.

The semi-finalists for the 2025 Chortle Student Comedy Award. Aspiring stand-ups will appear in five showcases next month in the hope of following the likes of Joe Lycett, Phil Wang, Jamali Maddix, Ed ...