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John P. Navin, Jr.
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John P. Navin Jr. (born July 24, 1968) is an American film and television actor from Philadelphia. He is well known for his roles in the 1981 drama film Taps and the 1983 movie Losin' It, in both of which he co-starred with Tom Cruise. He also starred in National Lampoon's Vacation as Cousin Dale.
Navin starred in the short-lived 1983 television series Jennifer Slept Here with Ann Jillian.
He has made guest appearances on the television shows The Facts of Life, Gimme a Break!, Silver Spoons, Cheers, and Double Trouble.
He has the honor for being the first patron on Cheers, appearing as a teenager who presents a fake I.D. to try to get a drink.
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Jamie Noble
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James Howard Gibson better known by his WWE ring name Jamie Noble, is an American former professional wrestler working for WWE as a producer. He is best known for his work from 2002 to 2009 when a severe back injury forced him to retire from competition. He is also known for his appearances in World Championship Wrestling in its cruiserweight division under the names Jamie-San and Jamie Knoble and is a one time Cruiserweight Champion. Gibson also wrestled in Ring of Honor as James Gibson and is a one time world champion, having won the ROH World Championship during his time in that organization.
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Silvester Zwaneveld
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Silvester werd geboren op 3 november 1969 in Beilen. Na vele rond zwervingen studeerde hij af aan de kunstacademie te Rotterdam. Silvester is bekend van het cabaretduo dat een hype werd, ‘Arie&Silvester’. Na jaren van relatief plat vermaak, zocht en vond hij diepgang in zijn solo-shows, die met veel enthousiasme worden onthaald. In september 2010 start de toernee van zijn tweede solo ‘Het recht van de sterkste’. Silvester is actief als lijstduwer van GroenLinks in de stad Apeldoorn. Hij maakt non verbale theaterstukken, is illustrator en werkt met regelmaat achter de schermen aan diverse televisieprogramma’s. Silvester heeft ervaring als regisseur, schrijver, editor, redacteur, presentator en vormgever van diverse televisieprogramma's. Hij werkte onder meer aan Onder de Tram, Bij Sinterklaas, Oraal, Ouwehoeren, Zoetekoek, VPRO's primus, Wie denken ze wel dat ze zijn, Hazeldonk, Pauw in Panama, Een beetje Bridget en de Hemelpoort. Daarnaast regisseerde hij een verschillende theaterregistraties. Hij woont samen met schrijfster en KRO Kindertijd-presentatrice Nanda Roep. Samen hebben ze twee kinderen.
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Alan Taylor
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Alan Taylor (born January 13, 1959) is an American television director, film director, screenwriter, and television producer. He is best known for his work on television series such as The Sopranos, Sex and the City, Mad Men, and Game of Thrones. He also directed films such as Palookaville, Thor: The Dark World, Terminator Genisys, and The Many Saints of Newark.
In 2007, Taylor won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for The Sopranos episode "Kennedy and Heidi." In 2008 and 2018, he was also nominated in the same category for the Mad Men episode "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and the Game of Thrones episode "Beyond the Wall," respectively.
Taylor's father, James J. Taylor, was a private in the U.S. Army translating for Voice of America, stationed in Yokohama, who subsequently held numerous jobs before becoming a videographer in Washington, D.C. Taylor's mother, Mimi Cazort, was curator emerita for the National Gallery of Canada. His sister is the indie rock musician Anna Domino.
He spent part of his life in Manor Park, Ottawa, Canada, and attended Manor Park Public School and Lisgar Collegiate Institute high school. As part of the Communications Club at Lisgar, he acted in its production of The Mouse That Roared. He went on to major in history at the University of Toronto and then at New York City's Columbia University before transferring to New York University in his late 20s to study film under instructors including director Martin Scorsese.
Taylor has directed for numerous programs on both network television and premium cable, most often on HBO.
Taylor's early work on television includes work on The Sopranos, Sex and the City, and The West Wing. Taylor joined the crew of the HBO western drama Deadwood as a director for the first season in 2004. Taylor directed the pilot episodes of Mad Men ("Smoke Gets in Your Eyes") and Bored to Death, as well as subsequent episodes of each. He joined the HBO series Game of Thrones, directing seven episodes, including the critically acclaimed season 1 episode "Baelor." He worked on a television adaptation of the Strugatsky brothers' 1971 science fiction novel Roadside Picnic for the WGN America network. Besides his television work, Taylor's early films include Palookaville, The Emperor's New Clothes, and Kill the Poor.
In the 2010s, Taylor began working on large-budget blockbuster films. He was hired to direct Thor: The Dark World (2013), a superhero film and sequel to 2011's Thor. He was approached by Marvel producer Kevin Feige following director Patty Jenkins's exit from the project and hoped he would inject a darker tone into the project after seeing Taylor's work on Game of Thrones. Taylor's next film was Terminator Genisys, a film that Taylor hoped to fix following his reading of the script, citing his love of the first two Terminator films. After directing nine episodes for the HBO series The Sopranos, Taylor was approached by show creator David Chase to return to direct the 2021 prequel film The Many Saints of Newark.
In August 2022, it was announced that Taylor was hired to direct multiple episodes of the second season of House of the Dragon.
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Aneesh Ravi
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Aneesh Ravi is an acclaimed Indian television actor, anchor, and theatre artist best known for his versatile performances in Malayalam television. Born in Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Aneesh started his journey in the performing arts with a strong foundation in theatre. He honed his acting skills with the prestigious theatre group Rangachetana and quickly gained recognition for his expressive performances. Holding postgraduate degrees in Malayalam and Politics, as well as a diploma in Media and Journalism, Aneesh seamlessly combines intellect with artistry. He first appeared on television with the serial Snehatheeram, but rose to household fame through his leading roles in popular serials like Karyam Nissaram, Santhwanam, Aliyan vs Aliyan and currently plays the role of Kanakan in Aliyans.
With a career spanning over two decades, Aneesh Ravi is admired for his natural flair in both comic and serious roles. His portrayal of characters often reflects depth, warmth, and relatability, earning him a loyal fan base across Kerala. Besides acting, he is also a seasoned anchor, having hosted numerous cultural and entertainment programs for leading Malayalam channels. Aneesh's contribution to Malayalam television has been recognized with multiple awards and accolades, cementing his status as one of the most beloved faces in the industry.
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Saskia Burmeister
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Saskia Burmeister (born 12 February 1985 in New South Wales) is an Australian actress. She is most known for her roles in Hating Alison Ashley and Sea Patrol.
Burmeister grew up in Bellingen on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales. She was educated at Mosman High School in Sydney and trained at the Australian Theatre for Young People. During high school she performed in various theatre productions including Blackrock, The Merchant of Venice and Chapel Perilous.
Burmeister received the 2006 Australian Film Institute Award for "Best Guest or Supporting Actress in a Television Series" for her performance in episode 493 of Blue Heelers and in 2005 she was nominated for the "Best Lead Actress" Australian Film Institute Award for her performance in Hating Alison Ashley. In 2008 she was nominated for a Film Critics Circle of Australia Award for the "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" for her performance in The Jammed.
In February 2008, Burmeister married Australian actor Jamie Croft.
Most recently, Burmeister appeared in a TV commercial promoting Flickerfest 2010.
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Linqua Franqa
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A rapper who brings social consciousness and a Master's degree in linguistics to her music, Linqua Franqa is the alias of Mariah Parker. Based in Athens, Georgia, she issued a playful, syllable-dense self-titled EP in early 2017 that featured production touches like archival spoken word samples and breakbeats. Parker wrote and recorded her debut album while completing her graduate studies at the University of Georgia. Titled Model Minority, it was released by Athens indie label Happy Happy Birthday to Me in early 2018. - Allmusic.com
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Dan Fouts
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Daniel Francis Fouts (born June 10, 1951) is an American former professional football quarterback who played for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) throughout his 15-season career (1973–1987). After a relatively undistinguished first five seasons in the league, Fouts came to prominence as an on-field leader during the Chargers' Air Coryell period. He led the league in passing yards every year from 1979 to 1982, throwing for over 4,000 yards in the first three of these—no quarterback had previously posted consecutive 4,000-yard seasons. Fouts was voted a Pro Bowler six times, first-team All-Pro twice, and in 1982 he was the Offensive Player of the Year. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993, his first year of eligibility.
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Sanya Kunakorn
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Duu Sanya Kunakorn is an MC and actor born at Kut Chab District, Udon Thani Province, in a family of Thai-Chinese descent. He graduated primary school from Don Bosco School, Science Udon Thani Province Secondary level from Suankularb Wittayalai School and tertiary level from the Faculty of Architecture Chulalongkorn University.
He began to enter the entertainment industry by playing a supporting role in the television program "Phet Khang Stress" started the first time as a MC program "Chiab" with Dee Dokmadan and his first known work was being the host of the Cho Jai program on Channel 5 with Damrong Puttan for 17 years.
Currently, he is an executive of Detalk Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of GMM Grammy.
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Aliona van der Horst
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In her 20 years of filmmaking Aliona van der Horst (born in in Russia, raised in the Netherlands) has received multiple international awards for her films, which were screened at film festivals around the world. Because of her personal, poetic and cinematic vision, her films are profoundly compelling and touching. Her most recent film, Love is Potatoes, won a number of awards, including the Golden Calf Award (Dutch Oscar) in 2018. Her films revolve around the question of how ordinary people's lives are shaped by historical events. By zooming in to a very intimate level she tells a universal story full of compassion. Most of her work deals with Russia, a country with which she has a love/hate relationship. Retrospectives of her work were held in Barcelona, Kiev and Belgrade. She is a member of the Documentary branch of AMPAS.
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