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Raised in the backstage wings of Las Vegas hotels by his Cuban father, Puerto Rico-born Kamar de los Reyes knew the second he was hoisted onto the stage to dance with Lola Falana at the age of 8, that he not only wanted to perform, but he wanted to be out front.
Kamar's father, a Cuban drummer and percussionist, would see two of his three sons follow in his footsteps: one a world-renowned drummer, the other a world-renowned percussionist. Kamar, the youngest of the brood, chose to go another route. While in high school, he discovered the arts as a singer and dancer. During his senior year, a stage role as El Gallo in "The Fantastiks" marked his acting debut. Shortly thereafter, Kamar would go to Los Angeles, to visit his brother Daniel, who was playing percussion for the Cher video "We All Sleep Alone." Kamar landed a dancing role and subsequently went on to work with Kenny Ortega in the feature film Salsa (1988) and the television series Dirty Dancing (1988). Later in 2001, Kamar would work again with Ortega in the VH-1 movie The Way She Moves (2001). Only this time, he would work as the lead actor.
In 1989, Kamar began to focus only on his acting career; "I was baptized by fire," he likes to say. With very little professional experience as an actor, he landed a role in the critically acclaimed Off Broadway play "Blade to the Heat" and rose to critical attention for his portrayal of gay Irish-Mexican boxer Pedro Quinn. The rest, I guess you can say, is history.
Kamar has steadily performed alongside a virtual Who's Who in television, movies, stage, and music for more two decades, including projects such as The Gifted (2017)), Sleepy Hollow (2013), One Life to Live (1968), Shooter (2016), and Blue Bloods (2010), to name just a few. He would star in the made-for-television movie The Way She Moves (2001); in Nixon (1995), directed by Oliver Stone; and in the feature film Salt (2010), starring Angelina Jolie. You might also recognize him as the face and voice of Raul Menendez in the most successful video game franchise in history, Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012), Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (2018), and Call of Duty: Vanguard (2021).
Joining forces with his actor wife Sherri Saum, they created MaPá Productions and recently starred in and produced their first short film, First Strike Butcher Knife (2017), which premiered at the Los Angeles Short Film Festival to critical acclaim.
An avid gym rat and self-professed weekend warrior, Kamar resides in Los Angeles with his wife and twin sons, Michael Luis and John Rubén. Kamar is also very active in helping with the recovery efforts of his beloved island Puerto Rico. To date, Kamar and his brother Daniel de los Reyes, along with Day Glow Relief, have made five trips to the hurricane-ravaged island. "We want to make sure that the relief aid makes it into the hands of the people who need it most, but also create awareness so that the people of Puerto Rico aren't forgotten," he has said- Actor
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David Hugh Leland (20th April 1941-24th December 2023) was a British theatre, film and television writer, director, and actor whose career spanned over five decades.
Leland initially trained as an actor at the Central Speech of School and Drama and appeared in multiple credits before moving into stage management and direction at the Crucible Theatre. Here, Leland collaborated with and helped inspire emerging talent such as Michael Palin and Terry Jones, directing the world premiere of 'Their Finest Hours'. He recognised the writing and performing genius of an as-of-yet undiscovered Victoria Wood, who wrote her first play, 'Talent' for Leland to direct.
He also gave Pierce Brosnan his first opportunity to act on stage in the British premiere of Tennessee Williams' 'The Red Devil Battery Sign' at The Round House, which Leland directed.
A long screenwriting career followed in both television and film, including the cult classic 'Made in Britain' (1982) directed by Alan Clarke and starring Tim Roth, which won the Prix Italia, 'Birth of a Nation' (1983) directed by Mike Newell, and Neil Jordan's 'Mona Lisa' (1986), starring a BAFTA-winning performance by Bob Hoskins. The film also received Academy, Golden Globe, and Writers Guild of America Award nominations.
Leland wrote two films about the British suburban madam Cynthia Payne: the BAFTA-nominated 'Personal Services' (1987) directed by Terry Jones and starring Julie Walters, and 'Wish You Were Here' (1987), which marked Leland's directorial debut and starred Emily Lloyd as a younger Cynthia. Leland won the BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay, and the film also won the FIPRESCI prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
His later films as a director include 'The Big Man' (1990) starring Liam Neeson, and 'Land Girls' (1998) starring Rachel Weisz, which Leland also co-wrote.
A passionate and life-long music-lover, particularly blues and jazz, Leland returned to the theatre in 1991 to direct the successful stage musical 'A Tribute to the Blues Brothers', which played in the West End of London and then toured for ten years across the UK and Australia.
Since his early days, Leland has worked extensively for television. He directed the episode Bastogne for HBO's landmark miniseries, 'Band of Brothers' (2001), receiving an Emmy Award for his direction, and contributed as both a director and writer to Showtime's 'The Borgias', starring Jeremy Irons. Leland returned as joint showrunner for the second series.
Leland was a close friend of George Harrison, with whom he worked on several occasions, chiefly as director on 'Checking Out' (1988) starring Jeff Daniels (which Harrison produced through HandMade Films) and as director for several Traveling Wilburys music videos including 'Handle With Care'. Leland also directed the music video to Tom Petty's 'I Won't Back Down' (which also featured George Harrison and Ringo Starr), and Sir Paul McCartney's 'Brown Eyed Handsome Man'.
Following George Harrison's untimely passing, Leland directed the cinematic documentary 'Concert For George' (2003), a memorial concert event which took place at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring the remaining Beatles: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, and many others. Leland won a GRAMMY® Award for the cinematic documentary, and the DVD subsequently went platinum eight times over.- Actress
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Casey Kramer was born on 28 December 1955 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Behind the Candelabra (2013), Little Old Cat Lady from Rancho Cucamonga (2015) and Venus Envy (1997). She died on 24 December 2023 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.- Actor
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Vasilis Karras was born on 12 November 1953 in Kokkinochori, Kavala, Greece. He was an actor and composer, known for Afti i nyhta menei (2000), Dirty Cops: Ta Batsonia: A Greek Novel About Crisis (2014) and Eglimata (1998). He was married to Christina. He died on 24 December 2023 in Thessaloniki, Greece.- Nisar Qadri was born in 1940 in Pakistan. He was an actor, known for Khwahish (1993), Silent Waters (2003) and Khidonay (2006). He died on 24 December 2023 in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
- Rex Kodippili was born on 6 October 1938 in Badulla, Sri Lanka. He was an actor, known for Peralikarayo (1986), Bambara Wasanthe (2024) and Ranja (2014). He was married to Katherine. He died on 24 December 2023 in Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka.
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Neel Nanda is a comedian, writer and actor who began performing stand up in Atlanta, Ga. After moving to Los Angeles in 2013 to pursue comedy, Neel has acted and performed comedy on networks like Comedy Central, MTV, Viceland, IFC and Hulu. Aside from just performing stand up, he produces a few live shows in LA including "Unnecessary Evil" at the Westside Comedy Theater, which was recently named one of LA Weekly's top 10 stand up shows. You can catch Neel every week at his show on the Westside where he has shared the stage with comedians like Hannibal Buress, Demetri Martin, Laura Kightlinger, and even Yakov Smirnoff.- Naomi Feil was born on 22 July 1932 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. She was a writer, known for The Inner World of Aphasia (1968), Step a Little Higher (1968) and There Is a Bridge (2007). She was married to Edward R. Feil and Warren Rubin. She died on 24 December 2023 in Jasper, Oregon, USA.
- Milan Zelený was born on 22 January 1942 in Klucké Chvalovice, Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia [now Czech Republic]. He died on 24 December 2023 in Tenafly, New Jersey, USA.
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Yazgeldy Seidov was born on 10 June 1932 in Ata, Turkmen SSR, USSR. He was a director and actor, known for Legenda drevnikh gor (1988), Byvayet i tak (1966) and Dolina mesti (1987). He died on 24 December 2023 in Moscow, Russia.- Director
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Epigmenio Rodríguez was born on 10 October 1953 in Taranilla, León, Spain. Epigmenio was a director and writer, known for Las becicletas (2007) and Media hora (y un epílogo) (2018). Epigmenio died on 24 December 2023 in León, León, Spain.- Sherif Sonbol was married to Samia. Sherif died on 24 December 2023 in Egypt.
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Alice Parker was born on 16 December 1925 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. She was a composer, known for Buster's Mal Heart (2016), Towelhead (2007) and Carol for Another Christmas (1964). She was married to Thomas Pyle. She died on 24 December 2023 in Hawley, Massachussets, USA.- Music Department
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John Cutler was born in the USA. He was a producer, known for Grateful Dead: Downhill from Here (1989), Grateful Dead: Backstage Pass (1992) and Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead (1981). He died on 24 December 2023 in the USA.- Liana Amoutza was an actress, known for Thanos Petrelis: Logo timis (2016). She died on 24 December 2023 in Athens, Greece.
- Caroline Richmond was born on 8 April 1941 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK. She was married to Jim Edgar and Peter Richmond. She died on 24 December 2023 in the UK.
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Harry Rosen was born on 27 August 1931 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Harry was a costume designer, known for Shoot Me Now (2007) and 2010 MuchMusic Video Awards (2010). Harry was married to Evelyn. Harry died on 24 December 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.- Producer
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Dennis Hershberger was born on 8 August 1957 in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. He was a producer and actor, known for Incantation (2021), Gumbo and Leo & Grace (2019). He died on 24 December 2023 in Jamestown, Louisiana, USA.- Composer
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Willie Ruff was born on 1 September 1931 in Sheffield, Alabama, USA. He was a composer and director, known for Tony Williams in Africa (1973), Wacky Taxi (1972) and The Beginnings of Bebop (1981). He was married to Emma. He died on 24 December 2023 in Killen, Alabama, USA.- Marinel Stefanescu was married to Louise Ann Smith and Tina Stamatia. He died on 24 December 2023 in Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
- Julian Padowicz was born on 13 January 1932 in Lodz, Poland. He was an actor, known for The Cat Tale (2019). He was married to Donna. He died on 24 December 2023 in Hampton, Virginia, USA.
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Wendy Hyman was born on 15 November 1970 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She was a producer, known for Keys to Kingdoms (1999), Past Perfect (1996) and Outrunners (2023). She died on 24 December 2023 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.