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Screen legend, superstar, and the man with the most famous blue eyes in movie history, Paul Leonard Newman was born on January 26, 1925, in Cleveland, Ohio, the second son of Arthur Sigmund Newman (died 1950) and Theresa Fetsko (died 1982). His elder brother was Arthur S. Newman Jr., named for their father, a Jewish businessman who owned a successful sporting goods store and was the son of emigrants from Poland and Hungary. Newman's mother (born Terézia Fecková, daughter of Stefan Fecko and Mária Polenak) was a Roman Catholic Slovak from Homonna, Pticie (former Austro-Hungarian Empire), who became a practicing Christian Scientist. She and her brother, Newman's uncle Joe, had an interest in the creative arts, and it rubbed off on him. He acted in grade school and high school plays. The Newmans were well-to-do and Paul Newman grew up in affluent Shaker Heights. Before he became an actor, Newman ran the family sporting goods store in Cleveland, Ohio.
By 1950, the 25-year-old Newman had been kicked out of Ohio University, where he belonged to the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity, for unruly behavior (denting the college president's car with a beer keg), served three years in the United States Navy during World War II as a radio operator, graduated from Ohio's Kenyon College, married his first wife, Jacqueline "Jackie" Witte (born 1929), and had his first child, Scott. That same year, his father died. When he became successful in later years, Newman said if he had any regrets it would be that his father was not around to witness his success. He brought Jackie back to Shaker Heights and he ran his father's store for a short period. Then, knowing that wasn't the career path he wanted to take, he moved Jackie and Scott to New Haven, Connecticut, where he attended Yale University's School of Drama.
While doing a play there, Newman was spotted by two agents, who invited him to come to New York City to pursue a career as a professional actor. After moving to New York, he acted in guest spots for various television series and in 1953 came a big break. He got the part of understudy of the lead role in the successful Broadway play "Picnic". Through this play, he met actress Joanne Woodward (born 1930), who was also an understudy in the play. While they got on very well and there was a strong attraction, Newman was married and his second child, Susan, was born that year. During this time, Newman was accepted into the much admired and popular New York Actors Studio, although he did not actually audition.
In 1954, a film Newman was very reluctant to do was released, The Silver Chalice (1954). He considered his performance in this costume epic to be so bad that he took out a full-page ad in a trade paper apologizing for it to anyone who might have seen it. He had always been embarrassed about the film and reveled in making fun of it. He immediately wanted to return to the stage, and performed in "The Desperate Hours". In 1956, he got the chance to redeem himself in the film world by portraying boxer Rocky Graziano in Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956), and critics praised his performance. In 1957, with a handful of films to his credit, he was cast in The Long, Hot Summer (1958), co-starring Joanne Woodward.
During the shooting of this film, they realized they were meant to be together and by now, so did his then-wife Jackie, who gave Newman a divorce. He and Woodward wed in Las Vegas in January 1958. They went on to have three daughters together and raised them in Westport, Connecticut. In 1959, Newman received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958). The 1960s would bring Newman into superstar status, as he became one of the most popular actors of the decade, and garnered three more Best Actor Oscar nominations, for The Hustler (1961), Hud (1963) and Cool Hand Luke (1967). In 1968, his debut directorial effort Rachel, Rachel (1968) was given good marks, and although the film and Woodward were nominated for Oscars, Newman was not nominated for Best Director. However, he did win a Golden Globe Award for his direction.
1969 brought the popular screen duo of Newman and Robert Redford together for the first time when Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) was released. It was a box office smash. Through the 1970s, Newman had hits and misses from such popular films as The Sting (1973) and The Towering Inferno (1974) to lesser known films as The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972) to a cult classic Slap Shot (1977). After the death of his only son, Scott, in 1978, Newman's personal life and film choices moved in a different direction. His acting work in the 1980s and on is what is often most praised by critics today. He became more at ease with himself and it was evident in The Verdict (1982) for which he received his sixth Best Actor Oscar nomination and, in 1987, finally received his first Oscar for The Color of Money (1986), almost thirty years after Woodward had won hers. Friend and director of Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956), Robert Wise accepted the award on Newman's behalf as the actor did not attend the ceremony.
Films were not the only thing on his mind during this period. A passionate race car driver since the early 1970s (despite being color-blind), he was co-founder of Newman-Haas racing in 1982, and also founded "Newman's Own", a successful line of food products that has earned in excess of $100 million, every penny of which Newman donated to charity. He also started The Hole in the Wall Gang Camps, an organization for children with serious illness. He was as well known for his philanthropic ways and highly successful business ventures as he was for his legendary actor status.
Newman's marriage to Woodward lasted a half-century. Connecticut was their primary residence after leaving Hollywood and moving East in 1960. Renowned for his sense of humor, in 1998 he quipped that he was a little embarrassed to see his salad dressing grossing more than his movies. During his later years, he still attended races, was much involved in his charitable organizations, and in 2006, he opened a restaurant called Dressing Room, which helps out the Westport Country Playhouse, a place in which Newman took great pride. In 2007, while the public was largely unaware of the serious illness from which he was suffering, Newman made some headlines when he said he was losing his invention and confidence in his acting abilities and that acting was "pretty much a closed book for me". A smoker for many years, Newman died on September 26, 2008, aged 83, from lung cancer.- Actress
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Molly Shannon has become one of Hollywood's most sought-after talents on television and the silver screen.
Shannon spent six seasons as a member of the repertory company on "Saturday Night Live," primarily known for the eclectic characters she created, such as Mary Katherine Gallagher and Sally O'Malley. She is also praised for her parodies of Courtney Love, Liza Minnelli, Helen Madden and Terry Rialto. In 2000, she received an Emmy nomination for "Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program." Prior to joining "SNL," Shannon appeared at The Up Front Comedy Theater in Los Angeles in "The Rob and Molly Show," an improvisational show she co-wrote with Rob Muir. Additionally, Molly was awarded the 2017 Independent Spirit Award for "Best Supporting Actress" for her performance in the highly acclaimed drama Other People, written and directed by SNL writer, Chris Kelly. Shannon received rave reviews for her portrayal of Joanne, a mother who is struggling with terminal cancer whose son moves home to take care of her.
Shannon's extensive film credits include Zach Braff's A Good Person; Spin Me Round; the Academy Award-nominated film, Promising Young Woman; Wild Nights with Emily; Private Life; Half Magic; The Little Hours; Fun Mom Dinner; The Layover; We Don't Belong Here; Me, Earl and the Dying Girl; Life After Beth; the 5th installment of the popular Scary Movie franchise; the animated comedy, Hotel Transylvania and the sequel Hotel Transylvania 2; Bad Teacher; Superstar, portraying everybody's favorite Catholic schoolgirl Mary Katherine Gallagher; Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette; Year of the Dog; Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby; Evan Almighty; Igor; Little Man; Scary Movie 4; Ron Howard's How the Grinch Stole Christmas; A Night at the Roxbury; Analyze This; Happiness; Never Been Kissed; The Good Boy!; Serendipity; Osmosis Jones; The Santa Clause 2 and Wet Hot American Summer.
Her television credits include Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider's "The Other Two" (her portrayal of the entrancingly hilarious Pat Dubek earned Molly a nomination in the comedy supporting actress category at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards;" "I Love That For You," which earned her a nomination in the supporting television actor category at the Film Independent Spirit Awards; Mike White's critically acclaimed limited series, "The White Lotus;" "Divorce," opposite Sarah Jessica Parker; a guest starring role on NBC's revival of "Will & Grace," for which she received a Primetime Emmy nomination, the "Wet Hot American Summer" miniseries for Netflix, an eight-episode series which served as a prequel to the cult comedy classic film of the same name (that Shannon also starred in); a guest arc on the HBO series, "Enlightened" for which she received an Emmy nomination for 'Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series.' She also made several guest appearances on "Raising Hope," CBS's "Life in Pieces," HBO's comedy "Getting On," the ABC Rebel Wilson comedy, "Super Fun Night," the IFC mini-series "The Spoils of Babylon" alongside Tobey Maguire and Kristen Wiig, "Up All Night," "The Middle;" Lisa Kudrow's "Web Therapy;" a recurring guest starring role on the Fox hit "Glee," the TBS animated series "Neighbors from Hell," the U.S. version of the popular Australian sitcom "Kath and Kim," as well as "Cracking Up," "Will & Grace," "Sex and the City," "Seinfeld," "Pushing Daisies," and "30 Rock," among many others. Her television movies include "More of Me," "12 Days of Christmas Eve" and "The Music Man."
Shannon's critically acclaimed memoir, Hello, Molly! was released by HarperCollins in April 2022 and garnered respect from both critics and readers alike. The hilariously candid and heartbreaking book tells the story of resilience and redemption through the eyes of Molly, both before and after the childhood tragedy that would end up shaping her entire life. The memoir received numerous accolades in addition to becoming a New York Times bestseller. In 2011, Abrams Books for Young Readers, an imprint of ABRAMS, released Molly's first children's picture book, Tilly the Trickster. The book tells the tale of Tilly, "a mischief maker of the best kind-one who learns her lesson but never lets the reader stop having fun."
In 2010, Shannon made her Broadway debut replacing Tony Award winner Katie Finneran in the hit musical "Promises, Promises" alongside Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth.
In 2018, Shannon teamed up with Will Ferrell to provide commentary on the 2018 Rose Parade in character as eccentric broadcasters, Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan. Presented by Funny or Die, the parody, The 2018 Rose Parade Hosted by Cord & Tish was live streamed on Amazon Prime Video. The duo returned to cover Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's nuptials with The Royal Wedding Live with Cord and Tish! which aired on HBO and this year, they covered the Rose Parade for the second year in a row.
Born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Molly earned a BFA in drama from New York University's prestigious Tisch School of the Arts. She lives in California with her husband and two children.- Music Artist
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Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, known professionally as Kid Cudi, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, and actor. He has widely been recognized as an influence on several contemporary hip hop and alternative acts.His lyrics are often autobiographical and describe his childhood hardships of depression, loneliness and alienation, his struggle with alcohol and drugs into adulthood, as well as themes of spirituality, heartbreak, dissipation and celebration. Cudi began to gain major recognition following the release of his first official full-length project, a mix-tape titled A Kid Named Cudi (2008), which would go on to catch the attention of high-profile music producer Kanye West, who subsequently signed Cudi to his Good Music label imprint by late 2008.- Actor
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Fred Willard radiated a unique charm that established him as one of the industry's most gifted comic actors, first coming to prominence as ambitious but dimwitted sidekick Jerry Hubbard to Martin Mull's smarmy talk-show host Barth Gimble in the devastating satirical series Fernwood Tonight (1977). A master of sketch comedy, he was most heralded for his quick wit and improvisational expertise. His 50 appearances in sketches on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) were indicative of his ability to transform any character into a unique comic portrayal. Fred starred in an oft sold-out one-man show, "Fred Willard: Alone At Last!" (actually with a cast of 12) that received two Los Angeles Artistic Director Awards, for Best Comedy and Best Production. He was also an alumnus of The Second City and headed a sketch comedy workshop, The MoHo Group.- Actress
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Kym Whitley was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Khartoum, Sudan (Africa). Kym knew she was blessed with the gift to make people laugh, after a chance encounter with Redd Foxx, who told her "she had the Comedic Goods". Kym began living her dream as a stand up comedian in Hollywood. Kym Whitley became Hollywood's go-to-girl with her smooth transition as a talented, comedic actress in numerous TV shows, namely, ABC's "My Wife and Kids", CBS's "Two Broke Girls", Disney's "That's So Raven", TV Land's "Soul Man" and HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Kym completed production of her docu-series, "Raising Whitley" on the OWN network. You have seen Kym in the following films: "Haunted House 2", "We Bought A Zoo", "Fun with Dick and Jane", "College Road Trip", "The Nutty Professor" and "Next Friday" to name a few.
Kym Whitely was nominated for a 2017 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Guest Actress for her portrayal as Big Candi, in the Emmy Nominated, "The Bay, The Series", Digital Daytime Drama Series. In addition, Ms. Whitley co-stars alongside Angela Bassett, in the 2017 Primetime Emmy Winning episode of "Master of None" written by the Emmy Winning Writers, Lena Waithe, and Aziz Ansari.
Kym starred in Freeform's (formerly ABC/Family) sitcom "Young & Hungry" for five years, which wrapped in 2017. Kym is also an accomplished voice-over actress. Ms. Whitley has voiced the character, Honeybee on "Black Dynamite: The Animated TV Series", and the character, Melonee in the Animated feature film, "Rango."- Director
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David Wain was born and raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
He met the other members of the comedy troupe The State while a film student at NYU, where he graduated from in 1991.
As part of The State, he co-created and co-starred on their self-titled MTV sketch comedy show in the mid 90's. He then continued to work with his State partners on many other projects, beginning with Stella (2005), a nightclub show which then became a series of web shorts and a Comedy Central Series.
His first film as co-writer and director was the indie summer camp comedy Wet Hot American Summer (2001), which was then turned into two mini-series on Netflix.
He has subsequently co-written and directed a total of five feature films, the most successful being Role Models (2008).
His most recent feature, A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018), is a biopic about Doug Kenney, the founder of National Lampoon.
He is executive producer of the Emmy award winning series Childrens Hospital (2008) as well as its spin-offs Newsreaders (2013) and Medical Police (2020).
He's also worked consistently over the years as an actor, including the recurring role of Rabbi Jewy McJewJew on "Childrens Hospital", a version of himself in his semi-autobiographical web series Wainy Days (2007), and as "Yaron" in the Netflix series Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015).- Director
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Jamie Babbit was born on 16 November 1970 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA. She is a director and producer, known for But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), Only Murders in the Building (2021) and My Lady Jane (2024). She was previously married to Karey Dornetto.- Kamie Crawford is a TV host, content producer, model and former Miss Teen USA with a love for all things beauty, fashion and pop culture. Kamie has always had a passion for investigative journalism and is now putting her own "FBI" skills to the test while working alongside Nev Schulman as the co-host of MTV's hit series "Catfish." When she's not in front of the camera, Kamie is collaborating and creating social content with major beauty, fashion and lifestyle brands like Swarovski, Lancôme, Dove, Rent the Runway and so many others. Working as a model in a fashion world that deems anything over a size 4 as "plus-sized" and in a digital space that often lacks inclusion has sparked Kamie to use her influence to spread the importance of body positivity and diversity in the digital sphere and beyond.
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Lisa Michelle Axelrod is best known for her roles in blockbuster action adventure films and music videos of the 1980's. Her career was cut short after a tragic accident a month before her college graduation and the premiere of MGM's "Roadhouse". While in recovery, her fiance passed away from pancreatic cancer compelling Lisa to take a hiatus, spiritually regrouping in Hawaii. After returning to Los Angeles in 2008 Lisa completed her Master's Degree in Psychology and was just shy of her PhD in Media Psychology in 2018, when she withdrew, relocating to Florida to look after her mother. Lisa's scenes from "The Decline Of Western Civilization 2", are featured in Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, having run since the opening in 1995. With a pending autobiography & You-Tube series to feature interviews with her infamous friends from the 1980's, Lisa's career is sure to see a resurgence in retro popularity in 2023!- Shereé Whitfield is an alumna of the hit Bravo reality series "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," as a single mother of three. In 2008 Shereé was handpicked to join the Atlanta cast of the hit "Real Housewives" reality series, where helped to quickly brand the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" to be #1 on Bravo TV.
She is involved in philanthropic work, health and fitness projects and her new jewelry collection, "The She by Shereé Collection". - Actress
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Bravo TV's Millionaire Matchmaker star is also Founder and CEO 'Caviar Lifestyles' social connection app. A true mid-west girl, born and raised on the east side suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, Marisa graduated from The Ohio State with a BA in Journalism and Dramatic Arts. Like a true Gemini, her passion for the the creative arts began early, at the tender age of 6 months, her image graced the covers of international publications and commercial television. Her raw talents for the performing arts soon expanded into ballet and theatre production as a child performer and actor, until finally hitting the big screen in Studio Productions. Since moving to Los Angeles, her talent has led her to regular appearances on successful Network and Cable TV shows. Marisa, an animal lover and pet rescuer, loves anything active and outdoors. She loves to cook and bake while listening to her favorite classic rock bands such as, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix and Jethro Tull.- Michelle Federer was born on 5 December 1973 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA. She is an actress, known for New Amsterdam (2018). She has been married to Norbert Leo Butz since 23 July 2007. They have one child.
- Born in Shaker Heights, Ohio; Erica Michelle Levy Rivera is the daughter of Nancy (née Malevan) and the late Howard Levy (who succumbed to prostate cancer; November 19, 1944 - September 26, 2007). A television producer who worked for NBC Universal, Erica Levy met and married Geraldo Rivera, who is 32 years her senior. The fifth wife of Geraldo, sister-in-law of Craig Rivera, and stepmother to her husband's first four children (sons Gabriel and Cruz, and daughters Isabella and Simone); she gave birth to Solita Liliana Rivera on August 2, 2005, and now lives with her husband and daughter in Edgewater, New Jersey.
- Joseph Hacker was born on 2 September 1944 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA. He is an actor, known for The Winds of War (1983), Knots Landing (1979) and Remington Steele (1982). He has been married to Maurine Louise Saari since 1988. They have two children.
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Jeff Rosenberg was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA. He is a director and writer, known for We Broke Up (2021), OJ: The Musical (2013) and Hacks (2021).- Betty Anne Rees was born on 14 April 1943 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA. She was an actress, known for Sugar Hill (1974), The Unholy Rollers (1972) and The Incredible Hulk (1977). She died on 3 June 2024 in Hemet, California, USA.
- MLB Network Studio Host Chris Rose is an MLB Network studio host, where he regularly appears on Intentional Talk.
On April 4, 2011, MLB Network debuted Intentional Talk, an open forum hosted by Rose and Kevin Millar, where everyone and everything are the subject of discussion and opinion. Intentional Talk airs live weekdays at 5 p.m. ET.
Rose is also an on-air host at FOX Sports, which he joined in 2000, and where he serves as the on-site pregame show host and calls play-by-play for select games for MLB on FOX. He also hosted FOX's pre- and post-game coverage for the 2009 All-Star Game and World Series. In addition to his baseball work, Rose calls play-by-play for FOX NFL Sunday and hosted FOX Sports' Bowl Championship Series coverage for the last four years. Rose served as a studio host for FOX's 'The Best Damn Sports Show Period' from 2001-2009. - Production Manager
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Arthur S. Newman Jr. was born on 22 January 1924 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA. He was a production manager and actor, known for Slap Shot (1977), Cool Hand Luke (1967) and Rachel, Rachel (1968). He was married to Pattie. He died on 7 December 2020.- Director
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Allen Plone is a DGA film, TV, theater, and commercial director, screenwriter, producer, and children's author. His extensive professional film, theater, and television credits include: Edward Albee's "Zoo Story," "The Cage," and "The Father"; Eugene O'Neill's "The Hairy Ape"; and Bertolt Brecht's, "Baal," as well as the award-winning, live TV concert special for "Earth, Wind & Fire: 2000 - The Millennium Concert" in Japan, writing and directing the indie theatrical films: "Sweet Justice," "Phantom of the Ritz," "Night Screams," writer of the following produced screenplays; "When," and "East/West Blues," "Muddy Puddles," "Night of the Serpent" co-writer with Chip Miller, "Stranger Paths," "Ride to Justice," "Seven Fishes,": plus the United States Post office promotional film, "Zip Code Detective," Clio-winning commercials for the California Department of Forestry, and documentaries "America's Rifle: The Garand," "Crocker's Dream (PBS Documentary)" and "For the Common Good." Wrote and directed the children's programs; "Danni's Tales,( 6 episodes)" "Firefly's Fantastik Fables," "Wow!", "Three Sillies Episode," and "Simple Machines. (for Walt Disney)" He directed and produced music videos for McCoy Tyner, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Bobby Hutcherson, Sun Ra, and Sonny Stitt. His published short stories include: "Rosebud," "Response," "West Coast Review," and "Cowboy of My Heart." As an author, Allen has several illustrated children's books in publication, including: "As I Sit in My Garden," "Ned Smiles," and "Music Fairies." His books are: "God's Words: Bible Verses for a Loving Spiritual Life," "The Baron: The Dog Who Taught Me Love" and "Compassionate Eye: Finding Love." As a lyricist, he wrote the content for 40 original songs featured in the hit TV series, "Danni's Tales." He has published 4 volumes of poetry.- Additional Crew
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Sean Cochran was born on 2 August 1986 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA. Sean is a writer and producer, known for Star Trek: Discovery (2017), Star Trek: Short Treks (2018) and Mercy (2009).- Actor
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Michael McElroy was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA. He is known for Romance & Cigarettes (2005), Great Performances (1971) and Stonewall (1995).- Roger Penske was born on 20 February 1937 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA. He has been married to Kathryn Hulbert since 3 August 1973. They have three children. He was previously married to Lissa Stouffer.
- Carol Ann Lewis was born on 31 December 1939 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA. She is an actress, known for Dark Shadows (1966), Route 66 (1960) and All Women Are Bad (1969).
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Dane Rosselli was born on 10 October 1968 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA. He is an actor, known for Mean Girls (2004), Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) and Nacho Libre (2006).- Actor
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Jason Zone Fisher was born on 8 January 1984 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Swing State (2008), Wainy Days (2007) and Arena (2011).