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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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Rosalie Wegman

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Acting is Rosalie's greatest passion and she has been doing this since she was 10 year old. She appeared in student productions for the HKU, NVAB and AKTA, as well as a number of professional productions. Among other things, she played the roles of Bente and Morris in 'De vloek van kamp nachtrust’, which was nominated for a Cinekid award in '23. She also appeared in the 48H 'Hardwerkend Materiaal', which won 1st prize in group A, in 'De Ster van de Show', which was shown at the NFF '25 and in the 48H 'De waterlanders' which won the 1st prize in group D. In 2024, Rosalie realized her own first film project, Mama's Geheim (Mom's Secret), for which she wrote the script, did a large part of the production, and in which she starred as Yara, the lead role. Mama's Geheim premiered at the Cinekid festival '24, has since been selected for various film festivals and has won several awards (including for short, actress, cast, and screenwriter). In 2026 she will be seen in several series, short and feature films.
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Masaki Iwana

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Masaki Iwana (born c. February 1945 - Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. Also a noted Butoh dancer. Iwana has presented his performances and workshops continuously – and has created works built on his sharpened aesthetic in more than 100 cities and 40 countries around the world. Iwana represents the institute for the research of Butoh – La Maison du Butoh Blanc, based in southern Normandy in France. In 2008 he produced and created the theatrical film Vermilion Souls, following this with A Summer Family in 2010, Princess Betrayal in 2012, and Charlotte-Susabi in 2017.
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David Hill

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David Hill was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. David has always demonstrated leadership and an entrepreneurial spirit. At age 19 he worked as a Ship's Agent for Marine Agency where he was the first person to board ships as they docked with US Customs, USDA and Imigration following him on board. At age 21 he began training in law enforcement with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Dept. Always having an entrepreneurial spirit, by age 29 he had run the Hillsborough Airport, himself owning five airplanes, owned an Italian restaurant and created and published the Town 'n Country News which is now owned by the Chicago Tribune. At age 30 he moved to the Los Angeles, California area where he has enjoyed a successful career in telecommunications and real estate investment. David began his career as a professional actor in 2006. He is the father of actor and stunt man Brandon David Hill. David's recent and present entrepreneurial ventures include creating the management office of Hollywood & Vine Talent, an industry rentals service known as For Movie Rentals and the widely successful casting services of Hollywood TV Cops and Hollywood TV Doctors where he continues to demonstrate his leadership skills as one of Hollywood's strongest actors to cast in the role of a cop or doctor.
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Steve Abolt

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Steve Abolt retired as commanding officer of the 7th US Infantry Living History Association. He served in that position for 30 years after founding the organization in 1989. The 7th USILHA is one of the most respected and well-known historical organizations in the field. Mr. Abolt has created, managed and produced historical events around the United States for almost 30 years. His clients include the National Park Service and State Parks. He organized and managed the 250th birthday anniversary of Andrew Jackson at the Hermitage in Nashville, TN. and the 252nd Anniversary celebration 2018. In 2011 he organized and commanded the Bicentennial Commemoration of the battle of Tippecanoe for the Tippecanoe County Historical Society. In 2016 he partnered with the same organization for the Indiana Statehood event entitled Tippecanoe and Indiana Too! In 2015 he along with his 7th INF staff, organized and produced the largest event of the War of 1812 Bicentennial. New Orleans 1815 saw a week-long event in New Orleans and Chalmette, LA. Over 1500 participants from around the world. Along with his videographer, Joe Erdmann, Steve wrote, produced, directed and narrated a two-hour documentary on this once in a lifetime event. The title of the Film was New Orleans 1815: Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On. Mr. Abolt has numerous stage, film and television credits. He appeared on camera as the primary historian for the Emmy Award Winning History Channel production of First invasion, The War of 1812. He operates Allegheny Arsenal. He manufactures exacting replicas of American military and civilian uniforms and attire. His area of expertise is the time period of 1810 through 1840. Mr. Abolt has numerous museum exhibits to his credit including, Andrew Jackson's New Orleans uniform for the Historic New Orleans Collection, Meriwether Lewis' Dress Uniform for the National Endowment of the Humanities and the uniforms worn by the interpretive staff of Ft. McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, MD
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Meredith Hagner

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Meredith Kathleen Hagner is an American actress. She began her career portraying Liberty Ciccone on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns (2008–2010), which earned her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 2009. Following her departure from As the World Turns, she appeared as a series regular on the FX drama Lights Out (2011) and the TBS sitcom Men at Work (2012–2014). Hagner gained further prominence for her role as Portia Davenport in the TBS and HBO Max dark comedy series Search Party (2016–2022), receiving critical praise for her performance. She also appeared as a series regular on the Facebook Watch comedy-drama Strangers (2017–2018), the Quibi comedy Dummy (2020) and Apple TV's Bad Monkey (2024). Hagner's film roles include Hits (2014), Folk Hero & Funny Guy (2016), The Oath (2018), Brightburn (2019), and Palm Springs (2020).
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Agnes-Nicole Winter

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Agnes-Nicole Winter, also known by the name Nicole Winter, is a Swedish television personality, model, and skincare professional. After producing and starring in The Gold & The Beautiful, Agnes-Nicole's rise to prominence quickly advanced with her role in the Swedish reality television series Svenska Hollywoodfruar. Agnes-Nicole Winter was born in Borås, Sweden. She later graduated from the Stockholm School of Optometry. Winter started her career in the entertainment industry as a model. After she made her first movie in 1997 she was appointed vice president in charge of production at Hux Enterprises, in Beverly Hills, where she developed, wrote and produced the "Priceless Intentions" project for cable television. Winter is president of Global Star Films, Inc. and completed her first feature The Gold & The Beautiful and TV show Swedish Hollywood Wives. An active member of WIF, American Film Institute and Film Independent. She is the founder and the CEO of the non-profit organization Children's After-School Programs Inc. (CAP). She is a mother of her two sons, Cristofer Winter (USC Marshall School of Business) and Alexander Winter (Film School) who are also involved in Agnes-Nicole's projects as managers and co-producers. Both sons are models and signed with Ford Models.
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Jean-Louis Crémieux-Brilhac

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Jean-Louis Crémieux-Brilhac CBE (22 January 1917 – 8 April 2015) was a French journalist, a member of the French Resistance and a historian. During World War II he directed the Free French propaganda radio broadcasts to Europe. After the war he helped create France's state-owned publishing house, La Documentation Française. Crémieux was born to a middle class Jewish family in the Colombes suburb of Paris. His political awareness was raised in high school by his uncle Benjamin Crémieux (1888-1944), a literary critic. Through his uncle, Crémieux met and was influenced by the anti-authoritarian surrealism of André Malraux and the liberal internationalism of Stefan Zweig. He graduated from the Lycée Condorcet in 1933. But it was first during a school vacation in 1931 that he visited Germany and in subsequent trips saw first-hand the work of the Nazi Party. In 1935 he joined, and became the youngest member of the Comité de vigilance des intellectuels antifascistes (CVIA) which spearheaded the unification of left-wing politics in France. During the Second World War he served as General Charles de Gaulle's 'propaganda chief in London'. Source: Article "Jean-Louis Crémieux-Brilhac" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
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Kyle Gallner

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Kyle Gallner (born October 22, 1986) is an American actor. He is best known for his work in the horror genre, starring in films such as Jennifer’s Body (2009), Smile (2022). Scream (also 2022), and Strange Darling (2024). Originally from Philadelphia, Gallner made his first screen appearance on an episode of Third Watch (1999). After making his feature debut with a small role in Michael Showalter's bizarre comedy Wet Hot American Summer (2001), he returned to television with episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Touched by an Angel. He next appeared in the series finale of The District (2000) before playing his first recognizable role - that of Bart Allen (a.k.a. "The Flash") on Smallville (2001) during the 2004-05 season. In 2005, Gallner joined the cast of Veronica Mars (2004) for the last three episodes of the first season, giving him the opportunity to carry over his role of Beaver into the next season. During his run on "Veronica Mars," Gallner continued making guest spots, appearing in episodes of Jack & Bobby (2004), Cold Case (2003), CSI: NY (2004) and Bones (2005). Gallner began a recurring role as a devout Mormon in the controversial HBO series Big Love (2006). Meanwhile, Gallner revived his "Smallville" role in early 2007, returning as Impulse rather than The Flash - due to a feature film with the same character being developed by Warner Bros. He Made his acting debut in an episode of NBC's Third Watch (1999). Made his film debut in the comedy cult film Wet Hot American Summer (2001). Had a recurring role as superhero Bart Allen in Smallville (2001) (The WB, 2001-2006; The CW, 2006-2009). Appeared in two episodes of The WB's Jack & Bobby (2004). Joined the cast of UPN s Veronica Mars as Cassidy Casablancas; became a regular during the show s second season. Had a recurring role as Reed Garrett, the son of Detective Taylor's (Gary Sinise) late wife on CSI: NY (CBS) and Played Jason Embry, best friend of Ben Henrickson, on the critically-acclaimed HBO drama Big Love. Featured in the independent film Sublime. Appeared in three episodes of The Shield (FX). Had a supporting role in the Diablo Cody penned dark comedy Jennifer's Body. Played the lead role in the horror film The Haunting in Connecticut. Cast as the lead male, Quentin, in the remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Gallner has in his filmography acclaimed Independents films as Gardens of the Night (2008), Beautiful Boy (2010), Red State (2011), Little Birds (2011), Magic Valley (2011) and Smashed (2011). In 2013, Gallner appeared in the film Beautiful Creatures (2013), directed by Richard LaGravenese.
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T. S. Balaiah

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Tirunelveli S. Balaiah (August 22, 1914 – July 22, 1972) was a Tamil film actor best known for playing supporting roles in the Tamil film industry. He was introduced to the cine field by directorEllis R. Dungan in Sathi Leelavathi (1936), along with MGR, N.S.Krishnan and M.K. Radha. He was one of the very few actors who excelled as a villain, as well as in character roles and comic roles. Among his villain roles, Ambikapathy (1937), Madurai Veeran (1956), Hello Mr. Zamindar, andThiruvilayadal (1965) were classics. Balaiah also excelled in comedy roles in movies such asKavalai Illatha Manithan (1960), Kaadhalika Neramillai (1964), Bama Vijayam (1967) and Thillana Mohanambal (1968). Actor Sivaji Ganesan had once mentioned that Balaiah was his most admired actor.
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