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Carl Sagan
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Carl Edward Sagan (November 9, 1934 – December 20, 1996) was an American astronomer, cosmologist, astrophysicist, astrobiologist, author, science popularizer, and science communicator in astronomy and other natural sciences. He is best known for his work as a science popularizer and communicator. His best known scientific contribution is research on extraterrestrial life, including experimental demonstration of the production of amino acids from basic chemicals by radiation. Sagan assembled the first physical messages sent into space: the Pioneer plaque and the Voyager Golden Record, universal messages that could potentially be understood by any extraterrestrial intelligence that might find them. Sagan argued the now accepted hypothesis that the high surface temperatures of Venus can be attributed to and calculated using the greenhouse effect.
Sagan published more than 600 scientific papers and articles and was author, co-author or editor of more than 20 books. He wrote many popular science books, such as The Dragons of Eden, Broca's Brain and Pale Blue Dot, and narrated and co-wrote the award-winning 1980 television series Cosmos: A Personal Voyage. The most widely watched series in the history of American public television, Cosmos has been seen by at least 500 million people across 60 different countries. The book Cosmos was published to accompany the series. He also wrote the science fiction novel Contact, the basis for a 1997 film of the same name.
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Señor Wences
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The Spanish born ventriloquist Senor Wences was one of the highest paid vaudeville acts in the world. Hugely popular with American tv audiences Wences was also a top nightclub favourite.
Born Wenceslao Moreno in Peñaranda de Bracamonte, Salamanca (Spain) Wences began performing ventrilquism as a child An early career in bullfighting proved unsuccessful so he took up ventriloquism and juggling professionally. Wences toured Europe in the 1920s before coming to America in 1935 where he made his New York debut at the Club Chico.
He became an overnight sensation on TV's The Milton Berle Show and later made apperances on the Ed Sullivan Show and TV specials with Jack Benny and Perry Como. In 1947 he had stand-out cameo in the film comedy Mother Wore Tights, starring Dan Dailey and Betty Grable.
Among his famous vent characters were 'Johnny', ingeniously formed by one of Wences hands and 'Pedro', a torso-less head in a box. In the middle of a routine Wences would lift the lid of the box and say "Are you alright?" to which Pedro would reply "S'alright". "S'alright" - which became a classic catchphrase.
In 1986 Wences toured America with Mickey Rooney and Ann Miller in the musical Sugar Babies. He also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Comedy Hall of Fame which was inscribed "For his devotion to entertaining generations of audiences and bringing countless hours of joy and happiness to millions throughout the world."
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Vincent Foster
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A founding member and the former Associate Artistic Director of The Actors' Gang, the Los Angeles based theater ensemble, VJ is a cast member in a touring production of a world premiere adaptation of George Orwell's 1984. VJ's travels with the Actors' Gang include stops in London, Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, Madrid, Edinburgh, Athens, Melbourne, and Barcelona as well as extended runs at the Public Theater in New York City. He is married to Lindsley Allen; the dancer, choreographer and former co-creator of The Pussycat Dolls. - IMDb Mini Biography
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Ong Seong-wu
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Ong Seong-wu (born August 25, 1995) is a South Korean singer and actor. He is known for his participation in the survival reality show Produce 101 Season 2, where he finished in fifth place, and is a former member of the show's derivative boy group Wanna One. Following Wanna One's disbandment, Ong made his acting debut with the drama At Eighteen (2019) directed by Shim Na-yeon. He also established his career as a solo artist with the release of his first extended play, Layers, on March 25, 2020.
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Rick Carter
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Rick Carter (born 1952, Los Angeles, California) is an American production designer and art director. He is best known for his collaborations with directors Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis, particularly on the films Back to the Future Part II, Back to the Future Part III, Jurassic Park, Forrest Gump, The Polar Express, War Horse, and Lincoln. He is also known for his work on James Cameron's Avatar, and for the J. J. Abrams-directed Star Wars films The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker. He is a two-time winner of the Academy Award for Best Production Design for his work on Avatar and Lincoln.
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Josh Ivan Morales
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Josh Ivan Morales is the most daring among the roster of Viva's Men of Provoq. A BS Commerce student & Mr. University title-holder in Liceo de Cagayan in Cagayan de Oro, Josh Ivan has appeared on several films since he became the Weekender in Provoq. In "Kumpisal," he played the role of a sculptor who engages into carnal interludes with a religious woman and a fisherman. He also appeared as a Paraiso Warrior in "Resiklo", “Way Back Home” and a bit role in the tv series "Impostora.", “Lobo” and “Imortal”. He recently played the role of the hedonistic Uncle Jonbert in the high-grossing digital movie "Ang Lihim ni Antonio" (2008).
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Maneerat Kam-Uan
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Maneerat Kam-Uan, nicknamed Ae, is a Thai actress of Bangladeshi descent who was born and raised in Sakon Nakhon province, Thailand. Ae graduated from Khon Kaen Wittayayon School and bachelor's degree in humanities in journalism, Ramkhamhaeng University.
She is daughter of Mohammed Hussain a Bangladeshi father and Payomsri Hussain, Thai mother. During childhood, Maneerat and her sister helped their mother make and sell roti. Her father made a provincial contractor career, but everything changed when his father died. Her mother must become pillars of the family instead. She returned to help her mother sell roti again.
Later, when her mother had health problems, Maneerat went out to find a job. Initially, she worked as a home sales clerk, cashier, and illustrator until being an actor, giving her to learn and experience about acting, which she later was cast in the film 'Dear Dakanda' (2005) and played the role of Nui. She began to be known at this point.
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Luther Ford
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Luther Ford is a British actor and filmmaker from North London, best known for portraying Prince Harry in the sixth season of Netflix's "The Crown." A graduate of Arts University Bournemouth, Ford co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in the short film "Dream Between" (2020) during the COVID-19 lockdown. He secured the role of Prince Harry after six auditions, having been encouraged to apply by a family member. To prepare for the role, Ford listened extensively to the audiobook of Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare," to capture the essence of his voice. Following his performance in "The Crown," Ford joined the cast of Netflix's spy thriller "Black Doves" and the BBC One historical series "King and Conqueror," showcasing his versatility and promising future in the industry.
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Tommy Campbell
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Tommy Campbell (born October 6, 1978) is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer. He is a dual-citizen of Ireland and Canada and currently resides in London, England. He spends most of his time acting, writing and performing stand-up around the world.
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Sandy Sanders
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Veteran stuntman, actor, and horse trainer Sandy Sanders was born on May 23, 1919, in Hereford, Texas. Sanders grew up all over the country. Following service in the U.S. Army during World War II, Sandy went on to put together a horse act. Sanders ran across a film crew while working in Kansas and decided to try his luck in Hollywood, California after a producer suggested that idea to him. Sandy was hired as Gene Autry's stunt double at Columbia soon thereafter. Sanders performed stunts and acted in many movies and television shows in a career that spanned four decades. Moreover, Sandy was also a rope and horse trainer, a riding stable owner, and even a riding teacher both during and in between film gigs. Sanders died at age 85 on January 2, 2005, in Santa Maria, California.
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