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- Alfred Dennis was born on 26 December 1922 in the USA. He was an actor, known for The Jerk (1979), Catch Me If You Can (2002) and Get Shorty (1995). He died on 1 August 2016 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Producer
- Executive
- Writer
Jonathan D. Krane has been a force for change in the film industry. A graduate of both St. John's College and Yale University School of Law, his background in classical studies and law paved the way for him to identify five fundamental principles as its foundation. Implementing theories based on these principles, he has been able to achieve a high level of success as an industry leader.
His career began in 1980 through a partnership with director Blake Edwards. As co-founder of "Blake Edwards Entertainment" and an Executive Producer on all of Edwards' films, Krane learned the ins and outs of the business from a key position as the first producer/manager. From there, he easily transformed into a studio mogul. His studio, Management Company Entertainment Group (MCEG), was the first talent management/studio/production company, and the highest performing entertainment stock of 1988.
At MCEG, Krane focused on talent, putting Kim Basinger, Bruce Willis and Bridget Fonda in their first films. Managing over 150 clients, he also produced successful studio and independent films keeping low budgets and high production values. Look Who's Talking (1989) remains one the most profitable comedies ever, costing $7.5 million to make, grossing $140 million at the domestic box office, and earning over $450 million in all media worldwide. As a testament to his success, out of the 340 films that have grossed $100 million or more at the box office, Krane produced eight. Face/Off (1997) made over $240 million. Phenomenon (1996) made over $142 million. Michael (1996), which opened against Jerry Maguire (1996) in the Christmas of '96 to a staggering $27 million, made approximately $120 million. Primary Colors (1998) was chosen to open the '98 Cannes Film Festival. The General's Daughter (1999) made over $100 million and broke all records for dramatic video sales. Overall, Krane has produced 46 movies, both studio and independent.
Recognized throughout his career for his work, Krane has received numerous awards and honors including "The Hollywood Visionary Award" in 2000 from the Hollywood Film Festival, a nomination for the Independent Spirit Awards for Best First Feature for The Chocolate War (1988), an issue of Daily Variety dedicated to his 20-year career, The People's Choice Award for Look Who's Talking (1989), as well as The Golden Palm Award at the Palm Beach International Film Festival for The Point of Betrayal (1995), which he co-wrote and produced.
Krane has hosted seminars across the country on how to break into the film industry, and lectured at both the AFI Conservatory and USC. For fourteen years, his educational home was the UCLA Extension School, where he taught Motion Picture Production and Talent Management. By 2003, Krane undertook a lifelong dream of writing a comprehensive textbook on the industry. "A Revolutionary Approach to the Art and Science of Moviemaking" outlines a system by which movies can be produced both efficiently and profitably. Through its vision, this book has formed the basis of the curriculum for an innovative film institute Krane founded in 2005, the Krane Academy. It has also helped form the guiding principles of Krane's newest venture, The Edge, which will produce, finance, and distribute 15 films a year.- Writer
- Producer
- Director
José Gutiérrez Maesso was born on 10 June 1920 in Azuaga, Badajoz, Spain. He was a writer and producer, known for Triangle of Lust (1978), The Mean Machine (1973) and Order to Assassinate (1975). He died on 1 August 2016.- Composer
Andre Hajdu was born on 5 March 1932 in Budapest, Hungary. He was a composer, known for Lydia (1964), The Lift (1965) and Kriss Romani (1963). He was married to Ruth. He died on 1 August 2016 in Israel.- Wolfgang Hennig was born in 1947 in Radebeul, Saxony, Germany. He died on 1 August 2016 in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany.
- Elías Morales was born on 9 March 1945 in Valle Viejo, Catamarca, Argentina. He died on 1 August 2016 in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Catamarca, Argentina.
- Jim Northrup was born on 28 April 1943 in Fond du Lac Indian Reservation, Minnesota, USA. He was an actor, known for Older Than America (2008), White Man's World (2009) and Jim Northrup: with Reservations (1996). He was married to Pat and Patricia Dow. He died on 1 August 2016 in Sawyer, Minnesota, USA.
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Louis Marriott was born on 22 May 1935 in Saint Andrew, Jamaica, British West Indies. He was an actor, known for Omnibus (1967) and The Word Is Love: Jamaica's Michael Manley (2011). He was married to Erica ?. He died on 1 August 2016 in Kingston, Jamaica.- Former Queen Anne of Romania was born on 18 September 1923 in Paris, France. She was married to King Michael. She died on 1 August 2016 in Morges, Vaud, Switzerland.