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Phil Rosenthal
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Philip Rosenthal (born 1960) is an American television writer and producer who is best known as the creator, writer and executive producer for the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005). The show was co-produced by Ray Romano, and based in part on Romano's comedy material. Rosenthal's wife, actress Monica Horan, played the role of Amy MacDougall-Barone, the off and on girlfriend (wife after season 7) of Robert Barone (Brad Garrett) in Raymond.
It was Rosenthal and Romano who decided to retire the series over the objections or reservations of the other cast members.
Rosenthal was born in Queens, New York, but spent most of his childhood living in New City, New York located in Rockland County. He attended Clarkstown North High School where he became very active in the school's drama club, Cue 'N Curtain. During his four years at Clarkstown, Rosenthal acted in many high school plays. Among his fellow schoolmates were future television producer Alan Kirschenbaum (Yes, Dear) and New York politician Richard Holbrook. Rosenthal graduated from Clarkstown North in 1977. From there, he attended Hofstra University, where he graduated in 1981. In the early 1980s, he was an actor based out of New York City before shifting his focus to production work, becoming the writer and producer of such shows as Coach with Craig T. Nelson and the short-lived Baby Talk. However, Rosenthal occasionally appears in acting roles as evidenced by a role in James L. Brooks' Spanglish as a business colleague of Adam Sandler's character. Rosenthal also had a minor role in 2007's The Simpsons Movie, a big screen adaption of the long running TV series which was also produced by Brooks and his company, Gracie Films. Rosenthal voiced the line "Here we are kids... the Grand Canyon," in the fake TV ad that Tom Hanks was filming for the United States Government in support of the "new" Grand Canyon in the film. Producers liked the line and Rosenthal asked if he could perform the part. He has also appeared in Curb Your Enthusiasm, 30 Rock, and Jake Kasdan’s feature, The TV Set.
Phil is the author of the book You're Lucky You're Funny: How Life Becomes a Sitcom which was released on October 21, 2006. Phil recounts how his hilarious life led to one of the most successful shows in history.
Rosenthal has the distinction of having directed President Bill Clinton in the White House Correspondents' Dinner video, which was shown to wide acclaim at the April 2000 event.
He co-wrote the “America: A Tribute to Heroes”, the 9/11 telethon which aired on all four networks, won a Peabody Award and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing.
He has completed his first feature for Sony Pictures: Exporting Raymond, which he wrote and directed, the true story about the attempt to turn Everybody Loves Raymond into a successful Russian sitcom, where he served as a consultant. Much of the documentary centers on his struggle with the country's unusual cultural aspects and developing relationships with the show's cast and crew, despite little to no knowledge with the Russians' sense of humor.
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Poonam Dhillon
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Poonam Dhillon was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an Indian actress and has served as the President of 𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐀 (𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐞 & 𝐓𝐕 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧) since 2024. Fondly referred to as the “Noori girl,” she rose to fame with her innocent and fresh-faced portrayal of Noori in Yash Chopra’s 1979 surprise hit Noori. The tragic love story between Noori and Yusuf, played by Farooq Sheikh, set against the backdrop of Kashmir, became one of the highest-grossing films of the year. Though she had earlier made her debut in Trishul 1978, opposite Sachin Pilgaonkar, her song Gapuchi Gapuchi Gum Gum from that film gained immense popularity.
A former Miss Young India 1977, Poonam Dhillon left a mark in Hindi cinema, regional films, television, and theater. Apart from Noori, she is best known for her memorable performances in hit films such as Trishul 1978, Red Rose 1980, Dard 1981, Teri Kasam 1982, Yeh Vaada Raha 1982, Romance 1983, Sohni Mahiwal 1984, Teri Meherbaniyan 1985, Karma 1986, and Naam 1986. She received a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actress for Noori and later won the Indian Telly Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2015 for Ek Nayi Pehchaan.
Born into an academically accomplished family, her father was an Air Force aeronautical engineer, and her mother was a school principal. She was the sports captain of her school and excelled in athletics, basketball, swimming, gymnastics, and skating. After winning Miss Young India, her photograph caught the attention of Yash Chopra, who offered her a film role. Although initially hesitant, she accepted the offer after Class 10 and continued her studies alongside acting, later graduating in Political Science, Public Administration, and Economics. *Unlike many of her contemporaries, Poonam Dhillon prioritized education even at the height of her acting career. She successfully completed her graduation while working in films, demonstrating her commitment to personal growth and academic excellence. Continuing her pursuit of lifelong learning, she later earned an MBA in International Business, further reflecting her dedication to education and professional development.*
Poonam Dhillon has appeared in nearly 100 films across languages, including Hindi, Bengali Nyaya Danda, Kannada Yuddha Kanda, Telugu Ishtam, Marathi Kunasathi Kunitaari, Punjabi Double Di Trouble, and Gujarati cinema.
In television, she has featured in Kitty Party, Ek Nayi Pehchaan, Santoshi Maa, and Dil Hi Toh Hai. She was also the second runner-up in Bigg Boss Season 3 2009.
On stage, she starred in The Perfect Husband, an award-winning play that completed a golden jubilee run and was voted Best Comedy Play in 2005. She also acted in The Perfect Wife and Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi.
Poonam Dhillon is also known for her commitment to social causes such as drug awareness, AIDS awareness, family planning, and organ donation. She has spoken at SAARC business summits in Kathmandu and Delhi and has served as a cultural ambassador. In 2017, she was appointed a member of the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal FCAT, the official body that heard appeals against CBFC decisions.
In recent years, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP, expanding her presence into politics while continuing to remain active in public life and creative pursuits.
TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad
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Kenton Chen
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The son of Taiwanese immigrants, KENTON grew up in sunny Irvine, California, a place where he struggled to find his footing as an Asian American. In some of his earliest memories, The now Los Angeles-based artist watched his father teach music in their home, eventually cultivating a fervency for songcraft. As he grew out of his childhood home and became a full-fledged adult, his parents moved back to Taiwan, leaving the actor and singer-songwriter in the States to grapple with his queer identity and how it juxtaposed his traditional upbringing.
KENTON has previously established himself as a sought-after pop-singer, collaborating with projects such as Postmodern Jukebox and Scary Pockets and supporting pop artists including Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Kesha, Demi Lovato, Portugal. The Man, Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Hudson, among others. He toured for several years with Katy Perry, while part of her Las Vegas residency.
As an actor, KENTON has appeared in over a dozen national commercials, and several TV shows: "Superstore" (NBC), "Platonic" (Apple), "Night Court" (NBC), "The Rookie" (ABC), "Perfect Harmony" (NBC), and "Room 104" (HBO). He recently voiced the character Mogui in "Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld" (Netflix), and was a featured singer in the animated movies "Wish" (Disney) and "Wish Dragon" (Netflix).
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Ivan Van Norman
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Ivan Van Norman is a storyteller, host, and producer. He is currently head of Critical Role's Darrington Press and a co-owner and Head of Media and Publishing at Hunters Entertainment.
Formerly, he was a Geek & Sundry Twitch host. Ivan has been producing tabletop games and media content for ten years for both Hunter Entertainment and as a consultant to many other companies, including Wizards of the Coast and Hersch Games (Taboo). He was a game producer on Wil Wheaton’s TableTop and briefly served as executive producer of International Tabletop Day.
He guest starred as Grizznak Snompstork on a Critical Role special episode, "To the Poop! Goblins: A Critical Role Pathfinder One-Shot", and was one of the hosts/co-creators of the UnDeadwood mini saga, being known as 'the Bartender' during the game.
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Katee Sackhoff
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Katee Sackhoff (born April 8, 1980) is an American actress. She is known for playing Lieutenant Kara "Starbuck" Thrace on the Sci Fi Channel's television program Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009), Niko Breckenridge on the Netflix series Another Life (2019–2021), Victoria "Vic" Moretti on the A&E / Netflix series Longmire and Bo-Katan Kryze on the Disney+ series The Mandalorian (2020-present). She also provided the voice for Kryze in Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2012–2020) and Star Wars Rebels (2017), as well as the voice of Bitch Pudding on Robot Chicken (2005–present). She was nominated for four Saturn Awards for her work on Battlestar Galactica and won the award for Best Supporting Actress on Television in 2005.
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George O'Brien
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George O'Brien (April 19, 1899 – September 4, 1985) was an American actor, popular during the silent film era and into the talkie era of the 1930s, best known today as the lead actor in F. W. Murnau's 1927 film Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans. He also starred in East Side, West Side (1927), The Johnstown Floor (1926), and John Ford's The Iron Horse (1924).
The day before his seventh birthday the Great Earthquake of 1906 hit San Francisco. He and his family nearly died and were homeless for months. He served in World War I and World War II.
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Boone Smith
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Conservationist and wildlife tracker Boone Smith has traveled the world helping scientists study big cats. He has developed some of the best and safest techniques for attaching radio collars to large mammals so we can learn more about their lives and work to reduce human-predator conflict. Boone is a host on National Geographic WILD and has assisted National Geographic magazine photographers in the field. Currently, he is searching for lynx dens in Alaska’s back-country to study the population and health of lynx kittens.
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Ayaka Miyoshi
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Ayaka Miyoshi (三吉彩花), born on June 18, 1996, in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan, is a Japanese actress, model, and former idol. She began her career in modeling during elementary school and later joined the talent agency Amuse Inc. Miyoshi was a member of the idol group Sakura Gakuin from 2010 to 2012, where she showcased her singing abilities.
Her acting career took off with her appearance in the TV drama Otoko no Kosodate in 2007. Miyoshi has since starred in various films and dramas, including Confessions (2010), Dance with Me (2019), and the Netflix series Alice in Borderland (2020–present), where she plays Ann Rizuna. She has also been recognized for her modeling work, becoming an exclusive model for Seventeen magazine and serving as Tiffany & Co.'s first brand ambassador for Japan in 2022.
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Jennifer Coolidge
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Jennifer Coolidge (born August 28, 1961) is an American actress. She gained recognition for her comedic roles, including the American Pie (1999–2012) and Legally Blonde (2001–2003) film series.
Coolidge's other film credits include Pootie Tang (2001), A Cinderella Story (2004), Click (2006), Date Movie (2006), Epic Movie (2007), Promising Young Woman (2020), Single All the Way (2021), Shotgun Wedding (2022), and A Minecraft Movie (2025). She collaborated with Christopher Guest on four of his mockumentary films: Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016).
On television, Coolidge has appeared in the sitcoms Joey (2004–2006), The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008–2012), 2 Broke Girls (2011–2017), and the drama series The Watcher (2022). She garnered critical acclaim for her role as Tanya McQuoid in the first two seasons of the HBO anthology series The White Lotus (2021–2022), winning two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. In 2023, she was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
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Richard Berry
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Richard Berry (born Richard Élie Benguigui, 31 July 1950) is a French actor, film director and screenwriter. He has appeared in more than 100 films since 1972. He starred in The Violin Player, which was entered into the 1994 Cannes Film Festival.
He has a daughter, Coline, born 1976, from his relationship with actress Catherine Hiegel. He married singer and actress Jeane Manson in 1984. The couple divorced in 1986. With his former wife Jessica Forde, a photographer and actress, he has a daughter, actress Joséphine Berry, born in 1992.
Since 2009, he has been in a relationship with actress Pascale Louange, with whom he has a daughter, born in 2014.
In 2005, he made headlines for donating one of his kidneys to his sister Marie Berry, who was born with Alport syndrome, a genetic kidney disease.
His brother, Philippe Berry, is a sculptor and the former husband of actress Josiane Balasko.
On 2 February 2021, it was revealed that Berry's daughter Coline had recently filed a complaint with Paris prosecutors alleging incest and sexual abuse by Berry. In a story on his Instagram account, Berry claimed Coline made the allegation for the first time seven years prior, writing: "As I announced to my family (in 2014) that my wife and I were expecting a child, Coline, herself pregnant, reacted with extreme violence, then, in an email sent to my wife, she for the first time alluded to the fact that she would have been 'abused.'"
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