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Herman Cain
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Herman Cain (December 13, 1945 – July 30, 2020) was an American business executive, writer, and Tea Party activist. Cain grew up in Georgia and graduated from Morehouse College with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He then earned a master's degree in computer science at Purdue University, while also working full-time for the U.S. Department of the Navy. In 1977, he joined the Pillsbury Company where he later became vice president. During the 1980s, Cain's success as a business executive at Burger King prompted Pillsbury to appoint him as chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza, in which capacity he served from 1986 to 1996.
Cain was chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Omaha Branch from 1989 to 1991. He was deputy chairman, from 1992 to 1994, and then chairman until 1996, of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. In 1995, he was appointed to the Kemp Commission, and in 1996, he served as a senior economic adviser to Bob Dole's presidential campaign. From 1996 to 1999, Cain served as president and CEO of the National Restaurant Association.
In May 2011, Cain announced his 2012 presidential candidacy. By the fall, his proposed 9–9–9 tax plan and debating performances had made him a serious contender for the Republican nomination. In November, however, his campaign faced allegations of sexual misconduct, denied by Cain. He announced suspension of his campaign on December 3. He remained involved in politics afterwards. In the 2020 election cycle, Cain was a co-chairman of Black Voices for Trump.
Cain died on July 30, 2020, from complications of COVID-19.
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Thanasis Papageorgiou
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Thanasis Papageorgiou is a Greek director and actor. It has staged approximately 130 plays and is in its 53rd theatrical season. He was born in Kaisariani on February 16, 1938. He studied Theater at the Drama School of Christos Vachliotis. His first theatrical appearance took place in 1962 in the troupe of K. Livadeas. Until 1965 he collaborated with the troupes V. Diamantopoulou-M. Alkaiou, Titou Vandis, Mirandas-Barkoulis, United Artists, Eleftheras Skenis, etc. so he leaves the theater and works in Cinema, shooting as a director, screenwriter and actor the film "Epi eschatis prodossia" (1968)
On television he directed plays for the Monday Theater. He also directed, together with Paul Slave, and starred in the series "Madame Soussou". He participated in the series "The Lottery" (N. Alevras), "Mikres adgieli", "Mikori magolii" (Aris Papatheodorou) and "13th box" (T. Psarras) and Postcard directed by Giorgos Papavasiliou based on short stories by Victoria Hislop. Also on television, he has directed and performed roles in adaptations of the Lodge's plays as well as stand-alone children's films.
In cinema, he has starred in Elina Psykou's film "Son of Sophia"(2015), where he was honored with the Best Actor award from the Hellenic Cinema Academy and in Zacharias Mavroides' film "The retired" (2018) and had friendly participations in films by Tsberopoulos and Perakis (Sudden Love, Goodbye, Life and Politics).
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Joan Leslie
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Joan Leslie (born Joan Agnes Theresa Sadie Brodel; January 26, 1925 – October 12, 2015) was an American actress, dancer, and vaudevillian who, during the Hollywood Golden Age, appeared in such films as High Sierra, Sergeant York, and Yankee Doodle Dandy.
Joan Agnes Theresa Sadie Brodel was born on January 26, 1925, in Highland Park, Michigan, the youngest child of John and Agnes Brodel.
At 15, Leslie had her first significant role as the crippled girl in High Sierra (1941), starring Humphrey Bogart and Ida Lupino. The same year she played in Sergeant York as York's fiancée.
Leslie had a supporting role in The Male Animal (1942) as Olivia de Havilland's younger sister. In Yankee Doodle Dandy (also 1942) she portrayed George M. Cohan's girlfriend/wife. By now, Leslie had become a star whose on-screen image was described as "sweet innocence without seeming too sugary."
Leslie was in four motion pictures released during 1943: The Hard Way, starring Ida Lupino and Dennis Morgan; The Sky's the Limit (1943), starring with Fred Astaire; the wartime film This Is the Army (1943) with Ronald Reagan; and finally Thank Your Lucky Stars.
During World War II, she was a regular volunteer at the Hollywood Canteen, where she danced with servicemen and signed hundreds of autographs. She was featured with Robert Hutton, among many others, in the Warner Bros. film Hollywood Canteen (1944). In 1946 Leslie's career took a dive when she took Warner Brothers to court in order to get released from her contract based on moral and religious grounds because of the parts they kept giving her. She wanted more serious and mature roles. In 1947, the Catholic Theatre Guild gave Leslie an award because of her "consistent refusal to use her talents and art in film productions of objectionable character." As a result of this, Jack Warner used his influence to blacklist her from other major Hollywood studios.
From this point on Leslie had a more irregular film career. In 1947, she signed a two-picture contract with the poverty row studio Eagle-Lion Films. The first one was Repeat Performance (1947), a film noir. The other was Northwest Stampede (1948) in which she performed with James Craig. In 1952, she signed a short-term deal with Republic Pictures. One of the films she made for Republic was Flight Nurse (1953). Her last film was The Revolt of Mamie Stover (1956). However, she continued making sporadic appearances in television shows while her children were at school. She retired from acting in 1991, after appearing in the TV film Fire in the Dark.
Leslie died on October 12, 2015, in Los Angeles, California. She was 90. Her survivors include her two children and one sister, Betty.
On October 8, 1960, Joan Leslie received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1560 Vine Street. In 1999, she was one of the 250 actresses nominated for the American Film Institute's selection of the 25 greatest female screen legends to have debuted before 1950. On August 12, 2006, she received a Golden Boot Award for her contributions to Western television shows and movies.
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Anthony DiMieri
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Anthony DiMieri was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised upstate in Orange County. He discovered his love of filmmaking in the second grade while making a short with his mother's camcorder. After majoring in History and Communications at Fordham University, Anthony spent several years developing his voice among New York's independent film, comedy, and nightlife communities. He has recently shifted gears to producing independent films through his new production company Luce Nera Pictures.
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Albert Kivikas
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Albert Kivikas (January 18, [O.S. January 6,] 1898 in Groß-St. Johannis, Livonia, Russian Empire – May 19, 1978 in Lund) was an Estonian writer and journalist. He is best known as the author of the book Names in Marble (Estonian: "Nimed marmortahvlil"), the subject of which is the Estonian War of Independence.
Albert Kivikas was born in Suure-Jaani, which at the time was part of the Russian Empire. His mother Anu Kivikas was a weaver. In his youth he published some of his works under the names A. Pedajas and Mart Karus. After the Estonian War of Independence, in which he participated as a volunteer, Kivikas became one of the few writers in Estonia to experiment with futurism. However, his best works are novels and short stories dealing with war and social problems in the rural environment.
From 1941 to 1944 he served as a chairman of the Estonian Writers' Union. In spring 1944, Kivikas went into exile in Finland and from there in autumn 1944 on to Sweden where he lived till the end of his life.
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Inam Salusah
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Egyptian actor Enaam Salosa was born in the city of Dumyatt in 1939. While studying at Ayn Shams University, she participated in a number of theatrical performances in the College of Literature. After graduation, she enrolled at the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts. Some of her most important works are television dramas including: “Layaly Al Helmya” (Al Helmya Nights), “El Liqa’ El Tani” (The Second Meeting), “Imraa min Zamn El Hub” (A Woman from the Time of Love), “Ya Rigal El Aalam Ithadu” (Oh Men of the World, Unite), and “Ailet El Hag Mitwali” (The Family Hag Mitwali). Salosa has also appeared in many films, including: “Mawad ala Asha’” (A Dinner Date; 1998), “El Irhab wal Kebab” (Terrorism and Kebab; 1992), “El Noom fil Aasel” (Sleeping in Honey; 1996), “Hammam fi Amsterdam” (Hammam in Amsterdam; 1999), and “Aasel Eswed” (Molasses; 2010).
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Zion Israel Robinson
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Zion Israel Robinson is a talented child actor known for his dynamic performances and captivating screen presence. From a young age, Zion has demonstrated a remarkable ability to bring characters to life, earning him roles alongside some of the industry's most respected names.
Zion's career began to take off when he landed a role in a project with the legendary comedian and television host, Howie Mandel. His natural charisma and comedic timing shone through, making a lasting impression on audiences and industry professionals alike.
Following this success, Zion teamed up with the innovative rapper and musician, Smino. This project allowed Zion to explore new creative avenues, blending his acting talents with the vibrant and eclectic world of modern music.
Most recently, Zion had the opportunity to work with the renowned rapper and actor, LL Cool J. This collaboration showcased Zion's versatility, proving his capability to handle a wide range of genres.
With each role, Zion continues to grow as an actor, captivating audiences with his genuine performances and earning a reputation as one of the most promising young talents in the entertainment industry. His journey is just beginning, and the future looks incredibly bright for this rising star.
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King Dawit
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King Dawit is a film director, writer, and producer, known for often surreal, striking and character-driven narratives. After graduating from George Brown College in 2020, he directed Tapeboy (2021), an avant-garde, music-driven romance short which earned numerous awards. His other work includes the upcoming feature documentaries Grand Illusion and Woolies, as well as music videos, and digital series and podcasts, including Nostalgice and Jersey Thursday. With a background in content creation on several platforms, Dawit evokes techniques from pre-sound, New Hollywood and film essay work, while maintaining his native Toronto as the backdrop for many of his films.
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Crystle Stewart
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Crystle Danae Stewart (born September 20, 1981) is an American actress, tv host, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss USA 2008. Her acting career began in 2011, when she played real estate agent Leslie Morris on the OWN/TBS comedy-drama television series For Better or Worse until 2017. In 2018 she appeared in Acrimony.
From 2020 until 2023, she was the national director of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA. She was suspended from the position following allegations of favoritism, results rigging at Miss USA 2022 and sexual harassment at Miss USA 2021, and officially stepped down in August 2023.
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Andrea Jiménez Camacho
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Andrea Jiménez Camacho is a Mexican actress who began her career at the age of 14, participating in independent film projects for the CCC and CUEC film schools (now ENAC). One of her early standout roles was in the short film Spring (2014), which was nominated for the Sundance Film Festival in 2015. At 18, she studied comprehensive acting for a year in Madrid, Spain, at TAI School of the Arts. Her screen credits include Cecilia (2021) on Claro Video and the second season of An Unknown Enemy (2022) on Amazon Prime. Her most recent work includes a theater run in Los que sobran by Adrián Vázquez, as well as the feature film Dead Man's Switch (2024), directed by Alejandro Gerber, which had its national premiere at the 2024 Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG).
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