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Paul William Walker IV was born in Glendale, California. He grew up together with his brothers, Caleb and Cody, and sisters, Ashlie and Amie. Their parents, Paul William Walker III, a sewer contractor, and Cheryl (Crabtree) Walker, a model, separated around September 2004. His grandfather, William Walker, was a Pearl Harbor survivor and a Navy middleweight boxing champion, while his maternal grandfather commanded a tank battalion in Italy under General Patton during World War II. Paul grew up active in sports like soccer and surfing. He had English and German ancestry.
Paul was cast for the first season of the family sitcom, Throb (1986) and began modeling until he received a script for the 1994 movie, Tammy and the T-Rex (1994). He attended high school at Village Christian High School in Sun Valley, California, graduating in 1991. With encouragement from friends and an old casting agent who remembered him as a child, he decided to try his luck again with acting shortly after returning from College.
He starred in Meet the Deedles (1998), a campy, silly but surprisingly fun film which failed to garner much attention. However, lack of attention would not be a problem for Paul Walker for long. With Pleasantville (1998), he appeared in his first hit. As the town stud (a la 1950s) who more than meets his match in modern day Reese Witherspoon, he was one of the most memorable characters of the film. That same year, Paul and his then-girlfriend Rebecca had a baby girl named Meadow Walker (Meadow Rain Walker). Even though Paul publicly admitted that Meadow was not planned, he said that she is his number one priority. Paul and Rebecca separated and Meadow lives with her mother in Hawaii. She often visited with Paul as his homes in Santa Barbara and Huntington Beach, California.
Roles in the teen hits Varsity Blues (1999), She's All That (1999) and The Skulls (2000) cemented Walker's continued rise to celebrity. He was chosen to be one of the young stars featured on the cover of Vanity Fair's annual Hollywood issue in April 2000. While the other stars on the cover, brooded and tried their best to look sexy and serious, Paul smiled brightly and showed why he is not part of the norm. This is one young actor who certainly stood apart from the rest of the crowd, not only with his talent but with his attitude. The Dallas Morning News commented in March of 2000 that, "Paul is one of the rarest birds in Hollywood- a pretension free movie star." The latest blockbuster hit, The Fast and the Furious (2001), had raised his stardom to an even higher level.
His fighting scenes in movies lead to a passion for martial arts. He has studied various forms of Jujitsu, Taekwondo, Jeet Kune Do and Eskrima. Paul mentioned in a magazine interview that he had hoped enroll in the Keysi Fighting Method when it comes to the United States. Other than practicing martial arts, Paul enjoyed relaxing at home with his daughter, Meadow Rain, surfing near his Huntington Beach abode, walking his dogs and just driving.
When Paul seriously did get a break from the entertainment business, he said he loved traveling. Paul had traveled to India, Fiji, Costa Rica, Sarawak, Brunei, Borneo and other parts of the Asian continent. Tragically, Paul Walker died in a car crash on Saturday November 30, 2013, after attending a charity event for "Reach Out Worldwide".
Several of Paul's films were released after his death, include Hours (2013), Brick Mansions (2014), and his final starring role in The Fast and the Furious series, Furious 7 (2015), part of which was completed after his death. The film's closing scenes paid tribute to Walker, whose character met with a happy ending, and rode off into the sunset. He appeared archival footage in Fast X (2023).- Actor
- Soundtrack
1950s and 60s second lead actor Keith Andes fits into the tall, handsome, strapping and highly virile mold that encompassed the likes of George Nader, Guy Madison, and Jeffrey Hunter. Although he may not be as well remembered as the aforementioned, he managed to maintain a reliable career on radio (from age 12), stage, TV and films for over three decades.
Born John Charles Andes on July 12, 1920, in Ocean City, New Jersey, Keith found work on radio singing and acting throughout his high school years. While serving with the Air Force during WWII, he performed in the patriotic 1943 Broadway stage show "Winged Victory" and, after being seen by studio mogul Darryl F. Zanuck, was given a minor part in the film version the following year.
Keith returned to Hollywood in the post-war years and won the role of one of Loretta Young's brothers (the others being Lex Barker and James Arness) in the classic film The Farmer's Daughter (1947). His enviable physique and photogenic good looks made the blond looker an obvious choice to continue in both rugged adventures and beefcake drama but his output was fairly minimal. In Clash by Night (1952), one of his best roles, he dallied hot and heavy with a young Marilyn Monroe and, in Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952), he demonstrated some expert swashbuckling skills.
Meanwhile on the musical front, Keith proved he had a resilient baritone. He won a Theatre World Award for "The Chocolate Soldier" in 1947 and, subsequently, starred in "Kiss Me Kate" with Anne Jeffreys of TV's Topper (1953) fame. More notably, he appeared opposite Lucille Ball in her only Broadway musical "Wildcat" in 1960, winding things up playing "Don Quixote" for over 400 performances in "Man of La Mancha" in 1968. Ironically, the movie studios did not take advantage of Keith's musical prowess, appearing in a bland role with Jane Powell and singing one musical number in The Girl Most Likely (1957).
Beside numerous episodic appearances on such popular 60's and 70's shows as "Have Gun, Will Travel," "The Rifleman," "77 Sunset Strip," "Perry Mason," "The Outer Limits," "Daniel Boone," "The Andy Griffith Show," "Star Trek," "I Spy," "Petticoat Junction," "Gunsmoke," "Cannon" and "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century," Keith co-starred in two television series: This Man Dawson (1959) and the sitcom Glynis (1963), the latter starring popular Brit actress Glynis Johns. Both were short-lived. He occasionally found voiceover work.
After a minor part in the film And Justice for All (1979), Keith made his final appearance as Father Adam in the TV movie drama Blinded by the Light (1980) ). He then retired, bought and lived on a boat and ran charters on trips to Catalina and Mexico. Twice married and divorced, Keith had two children (Mark and Matt) by first wife, Jean Alice Cotton. Mark Andes became a rock musician. Keith's second wife was actress/dancer/choreographer Shelah Hackett.
Sadly, his final years were marred by extreme ill health, including bladder cancer, and he committed suicide in his Santa Clarita, California home at age 85.- Actor
- Music Department
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Eddie Mekka was born on 14 June 1952 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Laverne & Shirley (1976), Dreamgirls (2006) and A League of Their Own (1992). He was married to Yvonne Marie Grace and DeLee Lively. He died on 27 November 2021 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Warren Berlinger was born on 31 August 1937 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Cannonball Run (1981), The Long Goodbye (1973) and The World According to Garp (1982). He was married to Betty Lou Keim. He died on 2 December 2020 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Tiny Ron was born on 21 November 1947 in Torrance, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Last Man Standing (1996), Road House (1989) and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994). He died on 28 November 2019 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Peter Hansen was born on 5 December 1921 in Oakland, California, USA. He was an actor, known for General Hospital (1963), The War of the Roses (1989) and When Worlds Collide (1951). He was married to Florence Elizabeth (Betty) Moe. He died on 9 April 2017 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Director
- Actor
- Producer
Jerome Courtland was born on 27 December 1926 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. He was a director and actor, known for Pete's Dragon (1977), Kiss and Tell (1945) and Make Believe Ballroom (1949). He was married to Marlene Juttner, Janet Rose Gumprecht and Polly Bergen. He died on 1 March 2012 in Santa Clarita Valley, California, USA.- Stunts
- Actor
John Epper was born on 6 May 1906 in Switzerland. He was an actor, known for Temple Houston (1963) and The Big Valley (1965). He died on 3 December 1992 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- John Baer was born on 6 June 1923 in York, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Terry and the Pirates (1952), We're No Angels (1955) and Night of the Blood Beast (1958). He was married to Noureen Cecilia Jauregui. He died on 7 January 2006 in Newhall, Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Earl Schuman was born on 24 February 1916 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for Taxi (2004), Mr. Deeds (2002) and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004). He was married to Edith (Edie) Bartnof and Beulah. He died on 24 March 2016 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Hansford Rowe was born on 12 May 1924 in Richmond, Virginia, USA. He was an actor, known for Dante's Peak (1997), V: The Final Battle (1984) and Three Days of the Condor (1975). He was married to Janice Solomon, Ales Elizabeth Jackson, Zilpha Eloise Swan and Mirasol M Angeles. He died on 5 September 2017 in Newhall, Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Leonard Termo was born on 6 March 1935 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Ed Wood (1994), Godzilla (1998) and Ali (2001). He died on 30 October 2012 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
David Mayreis was born on 1 March 1956 in California, USA. He is known for Minority Report (2002), Sphere (1998) and Star Trek: Nemesis (2002). He died in 2018 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Music Department
- Actor
- Composer
Born Charles Westover in Coopersville, Michigan, on December 30, 1934, rocker Del Shannon claimed legendary country-western singer Hank Williams as an early influence, but his first record was unadulterated rock: the classic "Runaway" in 1961, highlighted by Shannon's falsetto and keyboardist Max Crook's wailing Musitron (an invention of his). It shot to #1 in both the US and the UK. He had several follow-up hits, including "Hats Off to Larry" and "Little Town Flirt", but his last big hit came in 1965, with "Keep Searchin' ". His career decline didn't keep him from working, however, and he had a few modest hits, notably a cover of Bobby Freeman's "Do You Wanna Dance?". Shannon spent much of the late 1960s and early 1970s touring Great Britain, where he found a more receptive and admiring audience than he did in the US. In 1985 he had a minor hit on the US country music charts with "In My Arms Again". Shortly afterwards he began touring in rock-n-roll revival shows. On February 8, 1990, after battling a combination of drugs, alcohol and depression for years, he shot himself to death.- Actress
- Additional Crew
Frances Morris was born on 3 August 1908 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. She was an actress, known for Thunder (1929), Miss Sadie Thompson (1953) and Adventures of Superman (1952). She was married to Russell Parker and Antrim Short. She died on 2 December 2003 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Philip Vannatter was born on 18 April 1941 in Billy's Creek, West Virginia, USA. He was married to Eunice (Rita) Freeman. He died on 20 January 2012 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Josie Harris was born on 17 January 1980 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. She was an actress, known for Exit 38 (2006), Starter Wives Confidential (2013) and Starter Wives (2013). She was married to JB Spades. She died on 10 March 2020 in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Director
- Producer
- Actor
Norman Abbott was born on 11 July 1922 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and producer, known for The Last of the Secret Agents? (1966), Get Smart (1965) and The Jack Benny Program (1950). He was married to Grace Hartman and Gayle Dominique. He died on 9 July 2016 in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Cyndi Garcia-Posey was born on 14 August 1959 in Hollywood, California, USA. Cyndi was married to John Posey. Cyndi died on 12 December 2014 in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Roger Rodas was born on 31 October 1975 in Santa Ana, El Salvador. He died on 30 November 2013 in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Sound Department
- Music Department
Glenn Barker had an incredible career as a sound designer for Disney's theme parks for more than 45 years. Glenn has worked on so many iconic Disney rides and shows. His diverse projects include Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain, Impressions de France, The Matterhorn, Star Tours, and Pirates of the Caribbean. This list represents a small portion of Glenn's career, which also involves Disney Cruise Line and the 50th Anniversary special with Steve Martin. He's also the voice of The Hatbox Ghost at Disneyland- Stunts
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Tap Canutt was born on 7 August 1932 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor and assistant director, known for El Condor (1970), The Cowboys (1972) and State Fair (1962). He died on 2 June 2014 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Chick Sheridan was born in 1913 in Arkansas. He was an actor, known for The Jack Benny Program (1950), Death Valley Days (1952) and Rolling Man (1972). He died on 30 September 1993 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
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- Additional Crew
Lola 'Skip' McNalley was born on 8 September 1921 in New York, USA. Lola 'Skip' is known for Red Dawn (1984), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) and Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974). Lola 'Skip' died on 1 August 2001 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Norma McCarty was born on 18 December 1920 in Arkansas, USA. She was an actress, known for Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957), Medical Center (1969) and The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood Jr. (1995). She was married to Edward D. Wood Jr.. She died on 27 June 2014 in Newhall, Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Ruben Moreno was born on 29 March 1923 in El Paso, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Thirteen Days (2000), Little Big Man (1970) and Coffy (1973). He died on 22 September 2011 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Animation Department
- Art Department
- Additional Crew
Corny Cole was born on 12 October 1930 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is known for Flesh Gordon (1974), The Naked Ape (1973) and The Super 6 (1966). He was married to Dawn Dunn. He died on 8 August 2011 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Actress
- Soundtrack
A child musical prodigy, Donna Lee O'Leary, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John O'Leary of 605 West Mercury Street in Butte, Montana, was the subject of considerable favorable comment In southern California's musical circles. At age five, she had signed a five-picture contract with Republic Studios. Later she appeared on several radio programs including "A Date With Judy".- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
Brandon James knew from an early age that his true calling was entertainment. He grew up in San Antonio, Texas and at the age of 7 he began doing local theater but the small town couldn't contain Brandon's big talent and at the age of 14, Hollywood came calling and he was signed to a prestigious talent agency. With his parents' support, he moved to Los Angeles and hasn't stopped working since. His TV appearances range from guest spots on Disney's ' Jessie', Disney XD's ' Mighty Med's, and Nickelodeon's ' Bucket and Skinner' to HBO's ' True Blood', Fox's ' Enlisted' and the ABC Family pilot, 'Phys. Ed.' In his spare time. Brandon can be found performing stand-up comedy at the Hollywood Improv, skateboarding, playing the drums or sky high working to get his pilot's license.- Animation Department
- Art Department
- Director
Craig Grasso was born on 4 February 1963 in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, USA. He was a director, known for Lilo & Stitch (2002), Brave (2012) and Robots (2005). He died on 21 November 2019 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Milly Ericson was born on 24 December 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. She was an actress, known for Crazy in Alabama (1999), The John Larroquette Show (1993) and Coach (1989). She was married to John Ericson. She died on 13 December 2011 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Larry Collins was born on 4 October 1944 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for Every Which Way But Loose (1978), Kiss My Grits (1982) and Any Which Way You Can (1980). He died on 5 January 2024 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Director
Robert Becker was born on 24 March 1946 in New York, USA. He was an assistant director and director, known for Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987), Knots Landing (1979) and Vice Squad (1982). He died on 6 May 1993 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Ray Hastings was born on 10 August 1924 in New York, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Highway Patrol (1955), Bewitched (1964) and The Flying Nun (1967). He died on 19 March 2002 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Transportation Department
Michael J. Birnkrant was born on 12 December 1966 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. Michael J. is known for Super 8 (2011), Star Trek (2009) and War of the Worlds (2005). Michael J. was married to Amy Suzanne Rem. Michael J. died on 5 January 2018 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Stunts
- Actor
Trevor Habberstad was born on 15 May 1989 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Iron Man 3 (2013), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) and Doctor Strange (2016). He died on 19 February 2017 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Sound Department
- Editorial Department
Bill Wistrom was born on 20 December 1935 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Bill is known for Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987), Star Trek: Voyager (1995) and The Muppet Movie (1979). Bill died on 10 March 2010 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Additional Crew
- Producer
- Actor
Jon W. Fong was born on 18 April 1959 in Alameda, California, USA. He was a producer and actor, known for The Pit: Emergency Room (1995), The Night Shift (2014) and ER (1994). He died on 11 December 2017 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Editor
- Sound Department
- Editorial Department
Bruce Schoengarth was born on 27 April 1918 in Coleraine, Minnesota, USA. He was an editor, known for Red Snow (1952), Star Trek (1966) and Heroes in Blue (1939). He died on 30 June 1995 in Canyon Country, Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Don Driggs was born on 17 October 1944 in California, USA. He died on 8 August 2003 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Lynsie Ekelund was born on 22 July 1980. She died on 17 February 2001 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Additional Crew
- Music Department
- Producer
Ken Parks was born on 28 January 1954 in Buffalo, New York, USA. Ken was a producer, known for Buckwild (2013), Nitro Circus (2009) and Buckwild: WV to the NYC (2013). Ken was married to Virginia L. Myers. Ken died on 2 August 2014 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Additional Crew
- Producer
- Sound Department
Scott Page-Pagter was born on 13 February 1957 in the USA. He was a producer, known for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993), BeetleBorgs (1996) and Power Rangers Turbo (1997). He was married to Linda Strain Pagter and Cheryl Murphy. He died on 5 December 2021 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Location Management
- Actor
- Producer
Rene Veluzat was born on 28 December 1940 in Santa Clarita, California, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for House of 1000 Corpses (2003), The Prey: Legend of Karnoctus (2022) and Murphy's Law (1986). He died on 21 March 2021 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Music Department
William Saracino was born on 22 October 1912 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is known for Logan's Run (1976), 2010 (1984) and The Deer Hunter (1978). He died on 18 July 2002 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Sound Department
Evan Adelman was born on 31 August 1957. He is known for Genius: A Night for Ray Charles (2004), Dancing with the Stars (2005) and Grease: You're the One That I Want! (2006). He died on 26 August 2015 in Newhall, Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Duke Cigrang was born on 23 August 1924 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for It Takes a Thief (1968), The F.B.I. (1965) and Judd for the Defense (1967). He died on 17 November 2010 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Animation Department
- Art Department
Eric Heschong was born on 7 December 1950 in New York, New York, USA. He is known for Challenge of the GoBots (1984), Super Friends (1973) and Jetsons: The Movie (1990). He died on 4 June 2013 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Special Effects
Dick Brownfield is known for Star Trek: Voyager (1995), Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) and Star Trek: Borg (1996). He was married to Beverly Brownfield. He died on 26 May 2022 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Transportation Department
- Actor
- Art Department
Chris Waldoch was born on 18 October 1965 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for Donnie Darko (2001), Punch-Drunk Love (2002) and Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011). He died on 27 February 2021 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.