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Michelle Pfeiffer

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Michelle Marie Pfeiffer (/ˈfaɪfər/ FY-fər; born April 29, 1958) is an American actress. One of Hollywood's most bankable stars during the 1980s and 1990s, her performances have earned her numerous accolades including a Golden Globe Award and a British Academy Film Award, as well as nominations for three Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. Pfeiffer began her acting career with minor television and film appearances and secured her first lead role in Grease 2 (1982). Her breakthrough role as Elvira Hancock in Scarface (1983) propelled her into mainstream success, which continued with performances in The Witches of Eastwick (1987) and Tequila Sunrise (1988). Pfeiffer received her first of six consecutive Golden Globe Award nominations for Married to the Mob (1988). Her roles in Dangerous Liaisons (1988) and The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) garnered her two consecutive Academy Award nominations, for Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress, respectively, and she won a Golden Globe Award for the latter. Cemented as one of the highest-paid actresses of the 1990s, Pfeiffer starred in The Russia House (1990) and Frankie and Johnny (1991). In 1992, she played Catwoman in Batman Returns and received her third Academy Award nomination for Love Field, which she followed up with performances in The Age of Innocence (1993) and Wolf (1994). She also produced several of her own features through her company, Via Rosa Productions, including Dangerous Minds (1995). Reducing her workload to prioritise her family, Pfeiffer acted sporadically throughout the 2000s, starring in What Lies Beneath (2000), White Oleander (2002), Hairspray, and Stardust (both 2007). Following another hiatus, Pfeiffer returned to prominence in 2017 with performances in Where Is Kyra?, Mother!, and Murder on the Orient Express, and received her first Primetime Emmy Award nomination for playing Ruth Madoff in The Wizard of Lies. In 2020, she received her eighth Golden Globe Award nomination for French Exit. Pfeiffer has played Janet van Dyne in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2018, beginning with Ant-Man and the Wasp. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Douglas, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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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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Kimo Stamboel

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Kimo Stamboel (born Muhammad Stamboel on 25 June 1980) is an Indonesian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for his works on the horror genres both as himself and also as part of The Mo Brothers with friend Timo Tjahjanto. Stamboel launched his filmmaking career in 2004 with the release of his directorial debut Bunian in 2004 and achieved mainstream success with the release of slasher hit Macabre (also known as Rumah Dara) in 2009. The duo received a Citra Award for Best Director nomination in 2016 for Headshot.
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Lili Papayanni

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Lily Papagianni (Athens, 1932 - 2015) was a Greek actress. She studied at the Drama School of the Art Theatre, from where she graduated in 1958, and subsequently collaborated with various troupes. More specifically, her first steps were taken with her participation in the play "Ploutos" by Aristophanes in 1957. Since then, she has been hosted in several troupes such as Mary Aroni's (Manto Mavrogenous, Diavolemeni Mylonou), Kyria Katerina's (The Innocents), and Elli Lampeti's in 1962. That year, she first passed through the door of Finos Film, counting some significant successes with the films Card Player and Miss Director. She first appeared in 1959, of course, in the film "Nanda me to zori" but also in selected television series ("Because of this"), as well as in plays for the radio. Until 1969, she collaborated with the NTNG in performances, while from 1982 to 1988, she collaborated with the National Theatre. Although her career in theatre followed an upward trajectory, her appearances in old Greek cinema are recorded sporadically, nine in total. As can be concluded from her career, Papagianni, although she was interested in recognition, never sought easy fame or publicity. She loved fruitful collaborations, good directors, the process towards a result. She loved the essence of acting and the essence of life. One of her most important performances is considered to be the one in The Excursion, a film by Takis Kanellopoulos. As we are informed by her niece and goddaughter who bears the same name as her, The Excursion was perhaps the only film in which she completely surrendered herself to acting, "in the others she always seemed to have complete control."
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Jason Rivera

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Jason Rivera is a Meisner-trained actor based in the Philippines. Grounded in truthful, moment-to-moment performance, he brings emotional authenticity and presence to every role he takes on. Jason has appeared in various school films and television commercials (TVCs), continually refining his craft through on-camera work. In addition to screen acting, he is an active theatre performer at CEU Makati, where he continues to explore character-driven storytelling on stage. Committed to growth and artistic discipline, Jason approaches every project with professionalism, vulnerability, and a deep respect for the craft of acting.
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Doug Campbell

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Doug Campbell is known for his work in thrillers and dramas. Doug has directed over 50 feature films, mostly for television, many of which are still airing on a rotating basis. He is also a screenwriter, with over 35 scripts produced for the screen. "The Tomorrow Man," a film he financed, wrote and directed, was nominated for Best New Live Action Feature, Best Director and Best Screenplay in the DVD Premiere Awards sponsored by Daily Variety Magazine. It won the Best Director Award. Doug grew up in the San Fernando Valley north of Los Angeles, making his first Super-8 when he was 14. After studying under Sandy Mackendrick at Cal Arts, Doug wrote and directed his first feature at age 24. An actor's director, Doug runs a well-organized, fun, fast-paced set, and his films are consistently on-time and on-budget. Doug is also a Permanent Resident in Ontario, Canada and he is able to legally work both in the U.S. and Canada
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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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Joshua Peri

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Based in Liberty, Texas, Joshua Peri is an emerging talent in the film industry known for his versatile performances. Growing up in theater, he was first seen on screen playing the role of a troubled teen in a commercial for an outreach program put on by Abilene Motor Speedway in Abilene, TX, in 1996. He made his acting debut with the role of Hawk in "Old Man Jackson," a stern yet comedic character that showcased his ability to blend humor with intensity. His dynamic range has allowed him to tackle various roles, including bikers, militia members, law enforcement officers, detectives, a senator and even a judge in "Mr. Patrick Wahala in America." Joshua portrayed First, the head of security for a weapons dealer in "The Undeserving," and played a cunning Jose the head of a major cartel, in "Rent A Room." He further solidified his presence with a notable performance as Sheriff Ed Chance, one of the lead characters opposite the great Lee Majors and the late Tom Sizemore in "Mission From Outer Space 2037," marking his first major lead role. Joshua has also appeared in a handful of commercials, showcasing his adaptability and charisma in front of the camera. In addition to acting, Joshua is a skilled practical effects makeup artist, stuntman, and armorer, bringing a unique set of abilities to his roles. As he continues to grow in the industry, he brings a flair and dedication to his craft. Beyond acting, he enjoys exploring the beauty of Texas on the back of one of his Harley-Davidson motorcycles and engaging in various creative pursuits either on his farm with his family or around the country.
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George Weah

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George Manneh Oppong Weah (born 1 October 1966) is a Liberian politician and former professional footballer. Often regarded as one of the world's best football players, he played as a striker in his prolific 18-year professional career, which ended in 2003. He is the first African former professional footballer to become a head of state. After beginning his career in his home country of Liberia, Weah spent 14 years playing for clubs in France, Italy, and England. Arsène Wenger first brought him to Europe, signing him for Monaco in 1988. Weah moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 1992 where he won Ligue 1 in 1994 and became the top scorer of the 1994–95 UEFA Champions League. He signed for AC Milan in 1995 where he spent four successful seasons, winning Serie A twice. He moved to the Premier League towards the end of his career and had spells at Chelsea and Manchester City, winning the FA Cup at the former, before returning to France to play for Marseille in 2001. He ended his career with Al-Jazira in 2003. FourFourTwo named Weah one of the best players never to win the UEFA Champions League. At international level, Weah represented Liberia at the African Cup of Nations on two occasions, winning 75 caps and scoring 18 goals for his country. He played an international friendly in 2018 where his number 14 jersey was retired. Regarded as one of the best players never to have played at the World Cup, Scott Murray in The Guardian writes Weah was "hamstrung by hailing from a global minnow". Widely regarded as one of the greatest African players of all time, in 1995, he was named FIFA World Player of the Year and won the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first African player to win these awards. In 1989, 1994 and 1995, he was also named the African Footballer of the Year, and in 1996, he was named African Player of the Century. Known for his acceleration, speed, and dribbling ability, in addition to his goalscoring and finishing, Weah was described by FIFA as "the precursor of the multi-functional strikers of today". In 2004, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. Weah became involved in politics in Liberia following his retirement from football. He formed the Congress for Democratic Change and ran unsuccessfully for President in the 2005 election, losing to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in the second round of voting. In the 2011 election, he ran unsuccessfully for Vice President alongside Winston Tubman. Weah was subsequently elected to the Liberian Senate for Montserrado County in the 2014 elections. Weah was elected President of Liberia in the 2017 election, defeating the incumbent Vice President Joseph Boakai, and sworn in on 22 January 2018. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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Dorothy Love Coates

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Dorothy Love Coates, born Dorothy McGriff , was an American gospel singer, songwriter, composer, and actress. Coates rose to stardom in the 1950s as a member of The Original Gospel Harmonettes. With her "raggedy" voice and preacher's fire she could outsing the most powerful hard gospel male singers of the era. She was also a notable composer, writing songs such as "You Can't Hurry God (He's Right On Time)", "99 and a Half Won't Do" and "That's Enough".
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