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Francis Lederer

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Francis Lederer (November 6, 1899 – May 25, 2000) was a Czech-born film and stage actor with a successful career, first in Europe, then in the United States. His original name was František Lederer. Lederer's first American movies were Man of Two Worlds (1934), Romance in Manhattan (1934), with Ginger Rogers, The Gay Deception (1935), with Frances Dee, and One Rainy Afternoon (1936). He was cast as the lead with Katharine Hepburn in the 1935 film Break of Hearts, but the producers replaced him with Charles Boyer. It was Irving Thalberg's plan to make Lederer "the biggest star in Hollywood" but the death of Thalberg ended this possibility. Although he continued to play leads occasionally – notably when he was a playboy in Mitchell Leisen's Midnight with Claudette Colbert and John Barrymore in 1939 – in the late 1930s Lederer began to expand his character parts, even playing villains. Edward G. Robinson praised Lederer's performance as a German American Bundist in Confessions of a Nazi Spy in 1939, and he earned plaudits for his portrayal of a fascist in The Man I Married (1940) with Joan Bennett. He also played Count Dracula for The Return of Dracula in 1958. Throughout his career, Lederer, who studied with Elia Kazan at the Actors Studio in New York City, continued to take stage acting seriously, and he performed often both in New York and elsewhere. He appeared in stage productions of Golden Boy (1937), Seventh Heaven (1939), No Time for Comedy (1939), in which he replaced Laurence Olivier, The Play's the Thing (1942), A Doll's House (1944), Arms and the Man (1950), The Sleeping Prince (1956) and The Diary of Anne Frank (1958). Although he took a break from making films in 1941, in order to concentrate on his stage work, he returned to the silver screen in 1944, appearing in Voice in the Wind and The Bridge of San Luis Rey, and in films such as Jean Renoir's The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946) and Million Dollar Weekend (1948). He took another break from Hollywood in 1950, after making Surrender (1950), and returned in 1956 with Lisbon and the light comedy The Ambassador's Daughter. His final film appearance was in Terror Is a Man in 1959. During the 1950s, he served as honorary mayor of Canoga Park. He would continue to make television appearances for the next 10 years in such shows as Sally, The Untouchables, Ben Casey, Blue Light, Mission: Impossible and That Girl. His final television appearance occurred in a 1971 episode of Rod Serling's Night Gallery called "The Devil Is Not Mocked". In it, he reprised his role as Dracula from The Return of Dracula.
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Josef Dvořák

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Josef Dvořák (born in Horní Cerekev, Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, April 25, 1942) is a Czech actor. He started his career in Kadaň from where Pavel Fiala took him to Kladivadlo in Ústí nad Labem. He was an external actor in theatre Semafor in 1972-1990. In 1990 he established his own theatre company Divadelní společnost Josefa Dvořáka. He is famous for his many movie roles of Vodník. He grew up in Kadan, from 1965 to 1970 he worked in Kladivadle in Ústí nad Labem, from 1972 to 1990 in the Semafor theater, since 1990 he has been the director and protagonist of the Josef Dvořák Theater Company. [1] He first played with Jitka Molavcova and Jiří Suchý, later formed a separate group. Of the hundreds of TV roles, they are among the most famous in the series: Hospitals on the outskirts of the city, Spataces of Chef Svatopluk, There were two scribes, Arabela, Visitors, Cemetery for foreigners, Pubs. In the film he played for example in Jachym, throw him in the machine (1974), Lions Salon (1978), Black Baron (1992). He has been famous for his role as a soldier and, in general, for children. Together with Jitka Molavcova, Pavel Zedníček, Štěpánka Haničinčová and other actors, he produced a series of TV Shows (1977-1990). On TV we can often see her with Jitka Molavcova, who works in the same theater. He also gave his voice to several nightclubs such as Maxipes Fik, Bob and Bobek. As calculated, by the end of 2012, Josef Dvořák was to be heard in 156 episodes of various evening gigs. According to the Mladá fronta Dnes in August 2007 and mainly according to the list of collaborators StB, Uncensored Newspaper, No. 04/2000, was a confidant of State Security, the name Komik, registration number 31 014, from 1979 to 1981. (Wikipedia)
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Alicia Garlon

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Meet Alicia Garlon. Based in Texas, United States, this professional brings a range of practical skills and experience to each project. Skilled in Acting, Modeling, Alicia Garlon has contributed to a variety of roles, meeting project needs and providing consistent results. With a focus on Commercials, Feature Film, Influencer, Modeling, Music Video, TV & Video, Voiceover, Alicia Garlon has been involved in projects that align with these areas, gaining hands-on experience. This background supports a well-rounded approach to new challenges and tasks, making Alicia Garlon adaptable across different project settings. Alicia Garlon has received credits for projects including Year One, showcasing their accomplishments and dedication to the field.
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Joseph Nelson Jr

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Joseph, a native of Dallas, Texas, currently lives with his wife, children and dogs. Joseph, wears many hats from business owner to life coach. His favorite pass time would definitely be spending time with his loved ones especially his canine companions. Simple things in life are what matter the most to Joseph. "Carpe Diem" is his motto. Growing up Joseph was known most for his lyrical skill with lovable character. As young boy Joseph's charisma landed him a few children's roles on television and print. Before Joseph graduated high school, he had not only organized several talent shows but also performed under the schools Business Professionals mentorship program. It was no surprise that his skills he would led him into the entertainment industry as a music artist, actor, stunt performer, and label owner. With more than a decade of kung fu training, his skill and passion also provided him his natural ability for stunt performance. To take his journey further Joseph established and cofounded an enterprise of multiple businesses to include landscape service and media platforms. In his down time Joseph donates himself to his non-profit charity, focused on rehabilitation and community service, called Free The Streets Non Profit Organization. Joseph is a firm believer in mentorship and an example its powerful influence. Joseph vowed to devote his life to purpose and providing service to others. Together he and his wife facilitate opportunities centered on giving back to the community. When he is not beautifying the neighborhood or donating his time to charity, Joseph trains and teaches martial arts. Joseph takes proud in continuing his family's legacy with honor. A symbol of change Joseph is trailblazing the way for many who come after and look up to him as a role model.
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Deborah Secco

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Deborah Fialho Secco (Rio de Janeiro, November 26, 1979) is a Brazilian actress. She became known in 1994 as one of the protagonists of the teen series Confessões de Adolescente (1994). On television, she played successful characters such as Íris in Laços de Família (2000), Darlene in Celebridade (2003), Sol in América (2005), Natalie Lamour in Insensato Coração (2011), Karola in Segundo Sol (2018)and Alexia Máximo in Salve-se Quem Puder (2020). In cinema, she stood out as Moema in Caramuru - The Invention of Brazil (2001), Judite in Boa Sorte (2014) and the title character in Bruna Surfistinha (2011).
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Rachel Garrett-Washington

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Rachel Garrett-Washington, has appeared in several film and theatre productions in the Dallas area. You may have seen her in The More The Merryer, Boo Thang, Older Man, Younger Woman and Black Clown, to name just a few. Rachel is not only talented in front of the camera with her comedic timing and big hazel eyes, but she is also well rounded in various crew production positions. Rachel studied Communication with a focus in Broadcasting at University of Texas at Arlington, graduating with a 3.2 gpa. Although she was a military “brat” in her younger years, Rachel is a native of Fort Worth, Texas and currently resides in Arlington, Texas. When Rachel is not working on set, you can catch her traveling with her husband or learning a new sport like golf and boxing.
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Sean Connery

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Sir Thomas Sean Connery (August 25, 1930 - October 31, 2020) was a Scottish actor and producer who won an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards (one being a BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award), and three Golden Globes, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award and a Henrietta Award. Connery was the first actor to portray the character James Bond in film, starring in seven Bond films (every film from Dr. No to You Only Live Twice, plus Diamonds Are Forever and Never Say Never Again), between 1962 and 1983. In 1988, Connery won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Untouchables. His films also include Marnie (1964), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), A Bridge Too Far (1977), Highlander (1986), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), Dragonheart (1996), The Rock (1996), and Finding Forrester (2000). Connery was polled in a 2004 The Sunday Herald as "The Greatest Living Scot" and in a 2011 EuroMillions survey as "Scotland's Greatest Living National Treasure". He was voted by People magazine as both the “Sexiest Man Alive" in 1989 and the "Sexiest Man of the Century” in 1999. He received a lifetime achievement award in the United States with a Kennedy Center Honor in 1999. Connery was knighted in the 2000 New Year Honours for services to film drama. On October 31, 2020, it was announced that Connery had died at the age of 90.
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Helen Mack

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Helen Mack (November 12, 1913 – August 13, 1986) was an American actress. Mack started her career as a child actress in silent films, moving on to Broadway plays, and touring the vaudeville circuit. Her greater success as an actress was as a leading lady in the 1930s. Eventually Mack transitioned into performing on radio, and then into writing, directing, and producing some of the best known radio shows during the Golden Age of Radio. Later in life, Mack billed herself as a professional writer, writing for Broadway, stage, and television. Her career spanned the infancy of the motion picture industry, the beginnings of Broadway, the final days of Vaudeville, the transition to "talking pictures", the Golden Age of Radio, and the rise of television. Description above from the Wikipedia article Helen Mack, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.   
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Ken Pogue

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Kenneth Pogue (July 26, 1934 – December 15, 2015) was a Canadian actor. His first motion picture role in 1973 was in The Neptune Factor. Where on set he almost drowned in scuba gear.[citation needed] He worked on stage at the Crest Theatre, Stratford Shakespeare Festival, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and Guthrie Theater in the 1960s through 1980s before moving to television and film. His other film credits include The Silent Partner (1978), Lost and Found (1979), Virus (1980), Suzanne (1980), The Grey Fox (1982), The Dead Zone (1983, as the vice president), Kane & Abel (1985), Act of Vengeance (1986), Dead of Winter (1987), Crazy Moon (1987), and The Hitman (1991), starring Chuck Norris. He was also Father Dominic in the 2006 film The Mermaid Chair.
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Adolfo Quinones

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Shabba Doo is the stage name of Adolfo Quiñones (born May 11, 1955), an American actor, dancer, choreographer, and director. He became one of the founders of the dance style commonly known as locking as a member of The Original Lockers with Toni Basil, Don "Campbellock" Campbell and Fred "Rerun" Berry. Quiñones' most well known role was the role of Ozone in the 1984 hit cult film, Breakin' and its sequel, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.  He appeared in the film Rave - Dancing to a Different Beat, which he also directed. Quiñones has made guest appearances on TV shows, including The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, Married... with Children, Miami Vice, What's Happening!!, Saturday Night Live and Lawrence Leung's Choose Your Own Adventure. Besides his acting and dancing work in film and television, he has served as a choreographer to many singers such as Lionel Richie, Madonna, and Luther Vandross. He was a primary dancer and main choreographer for Madonna's Who's That Girl  Tour in 1987.  Presently he serves as choreographer for Jamie Kennedy's new MTV sitcom, Blowin' Up. He choreographed Three Six Mafia's performance on the 78th Academy Awards. The group won the Oscar for best original song for their song "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp". Quiñones (along with his Breakin' co-star Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers and other dancers from the film) is prominently featured in the music video for Chaka Khan's 1984 song "I Feel for You". Description above from the Wikipedia article Shabba Doo , licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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