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A show-stopping comic for decades, the inimitable Arnold Stang, with the trademark Runyonesque voice and thick, black glasses, started out famously on radio before branching out to include Broadway, films and especially TV. Born on September 28, 1918, in New York City (for decades he himself perpetuated the myth of being born in 1925 in Chelsea, Massachusetts), he was the son of a lawyer. Following the 1929 stock market crash, his father was forced to look elsewhere for work and managed a living as a salesman. The scrawny kid from Manhattan grew up in Brooklyn and attended New Utrecht High School.
During his teen years (early 1930s) he auditioned for and won roles on radio's "Horn and Hardart's Children's Hour," a variety show, and the kiddie program "Let's Pretend," which set off a two-decade stint as one of radio's most popular vocal personalities. His squawky, unmistakable voice was heard as Jughead in the "Archie Andrews" series and as neighbor Seymour Fingerhood on the beloved, Bronx-styled Gertrude Berg classic "The Goldbergs," among others. He even appeared in radio soap operas and mysteries on occasion, often providing comedy relief. A reliable and feisty second banana, he traded quips with the best of them: Eddie Cantor; Jack Benny; Fred Allen; Fanny Brice; Milton Berle, you name it.
In between radio work Stang could sometimes be seen on the stage, his first legitimate play being on Broadway with the short-lived "All In Favour" (1942). This was followed by "You'll See Stars" at the end of that same year. He subsequently moved from radio to TV with the help of Milton Berle in the late 1940s and eventually found a very comfortable niche in comedy as a foil to the big stars. On the satirical Henry Morgan's Great Talent Hunt (1951), he was a regular member of Henry Morgan's stock company as a nerdy teen named Gerard. Plain, plucky but rather sad-sack, his puny-looking nerd types (5'3" and not much over 100 pounds) seemed to beg to have sand kicked in their faces. Yet, as much as they could be pushed around, they often displayed stubborn, delinquent-like streaks and could be mighty pesky in nature and irritating to the nth degree.
Stang also lent his vocal talents quite successfully to cartoon voiceovers beginning with Popeye the Sailor's pal Shorty. He later moved into a lengthy hitch as "Hoiman" the mouse in Paramount's popular "Herman and Katnip" series, but his best known animal character, of course, came later with the title role in Joseph Barbera - William Hanna 1961 classic cartoon series Top Cat (1961). His playing of "T.C", the slick, smart-alecky, Brooklynesque mastermind behind a gang of alley cats, was very reminiscent of Phil Silvers' Sgt. Bilko character from The Phil Silvers Show (1955).
Film work for Stang would be very sporadic over the years providing secondary but stalwart support in such escapism as Seven Days' Leave (1942), My Sister Eileen (1942), Let's Go Steady (1945), Two Gals and a Guy (1951) and the all-star epic It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963). Stang's best featured part was a rare dramatic role opposite Frank Sinatra in the then-daring topical movie about drug addiction entitled The Man with the Golden Arm (1955). Here he played Frank Sinatra's seedy but loyal pal Sparrow, a role that easily could have influenced Dustin Hoffman when he created his Ratso Rizzo character a decade and a half later in Midnight Cowboy (1969).
From the 1950s, the bespectacled comedian would be a steadfast TV commercial spokesman pitching such products as Delco, Chunky candy ("Chunky...what a chunk o' chocolate!") and Orkin ("Stop squawkin', call Orkin!") using his own, unique style. As for the stage, a few of his later stints included the 1969 Broadway remake of "The Front Page," the role of Hysterium in a production of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," and a part in Woody Allen's "Play It Again, Sam". The owlish comedian continued acting into the 90s with small roles in such movies as Ghost Dad (1990) and Dennis the Menace (1993).
Long married (since 1949) to wife JoAnn Taggart, a writer, Stang died of pneumonia at age 91 in Newton, Massachusetts, just before Christmas in 2009. He was also survived by his two children, David Donald and Deborah Jane.- Louise Lorimer was born on 14 July 1898 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. She was an actress, known for Flying Cadets (1941), Compulsion (1959) and The Prowler (1951). She died on 11 August 1995 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
- William Pierson was born on 17 July 1926 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Stalag 17 (1953), Three's Company (1976) and Corvette Summer (1978). He died on 27 August 2004 in Newton, New Jersey, USA.
- Rocco Francis Marchegiano , better known as Rocky Marciano, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1947 to 1955, and held the world heavyweight title from 1952 to 1956. He is the only heavyweight champion to have finished his career undefeated. His six title defenses were against Jersey Joe Walcott (from whom he had taken the title), Roland La Starza, Ezzard Charles (twice), Don Cockell and Archie Moore.
- Alvin Epstein was born on 14 May 1925 in Bronx, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Beauty and the Beast (1991), Synecdoche, New York (2008) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999). He died on 10 December 2018 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
- Vera Francis was born on 13 October 1925 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. She was an actress, known for I'll Give My Life (1960), Devil Goddess (1955) and Star Stage (1955). She was married to George Handwerk, Jr.. She died on 31 May 2014 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
- Maria Britneva was born on 2 July 1921 in Petrograd [now St. Petersburg], Russia. She was an actress, known for A Room with a View (1985), Maurice (1987) and Studio One (1948). She was married to Grenfell, Peter. She died on 15 February 1994 in Newton Toney, Witshire, England, UK.
- Holly Harris was born on 27 December 1920 in St. Charles, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for Once Upon a Tune (1951), Act of Vengeance (1974) and Dogs (1977). She was married to Duhhaine Waeker. She died on 23 July 2010 in North Newton, Kansas, USA.
- Gérard-Marie Boivin was born in January 1948 in Dolbeau-Mistassini, Québec, Canada. He was an actor, known for Vaut mieux en rire (1982), Téléservice (1980) and Repères (1981). He died on 30 January 1996 in Sainte- Justine de Newton, Québec, Canada.
- Helen Connelly was born on 7 October 1907 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Her Right to Live (1917), My Official Wife (1914) and Humoresque (1920). She was married to Anthony Merse. She died on 17 November 1993 in Newton, New Jersey, USA.
- Edith Taliaferro was born on 21 December 1891 in New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for The Conquest of Canaan (1916), Young Romance (1915) and Who's Your Brother? (1919). She was married to House Jameson and Earle Browne. She died on 2 March 1958 in Newton, Connecticut, USA.
- Director
- Actor
- Producer
Leon Thau was born on 8 April 1926 in Jaffa, Israel. He was a director and actor, known for Potty Time (1973), Save the Lady (1981) and Carry on Up the Khyber (1968). He died on 16 May 2010 in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England, UK.- Camera and Electrical Department
- Production Manager
- Executive
Rick Sullivan was born on June 9, 1955 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Sullivan graduated from Boonton High School in Boonton, New Jersey in 1973 and studied at Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey. Rick was the editor, publisher, and head writer for the hugely popular and influential alternative cinema publication The Gore Gazette, which ran for 110 issues altogether from October, 1980 to February, 1994. Sullivan hosted 16mm screenings of horror and exploitation movies at the bar The Dive on 29th Street in Manhattan, New York City throughout the early to mid-1980's. Moreover, Rick not only fronted the horror-themed punk group the Creeping Pumpkins, but also ran and owned the company Rudco Inc. School Bus Transportation in Passaic, New Jersey for thirty-three years. Sullivan died at age 62 on December 18, 2017 at Newton Medical Center in Newton, New Jersey. He was survived by his wife Claudia and sons Shane and Nicholas.- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Producer
Richard Warren was born on 15 April 1922 in Worthing, Sussex, England, UK. He was a director and assistant director, known for The Bosun's Mate (1953), There's Always a Better Way: Views on Trial (1954) and Rockets in the Dunes (1960). He died on 15 August 1989 in Newton Ferrers, Devon, England, UK.- Producer
- Additional Crew
Judith Quain was a producer, known for American Experience (1987), A Time to Dance: The Life and Work of Norma Canner (1998) and The Other Side of the Moon (1990). She was married to Paul Quain. She died on 25 June 2023 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.- Music Department
Roman Totenberg was born on 1 January 1911 in Lódz, Lódzkie, Poland. He is known for The 400 Million (1939), The Tonight Show (1953) and Zoom (1972). He was married to Melanie Shroder. He died on 8 May 2012 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.- Music Department
Laura Ahlbeck was born in September 1957 in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Laura is known for The Opposite of Sex (1998) and American Experience (1987). Laura was married to Richard Ranti. Laura died on 11 June 2015 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.- Additional Crew
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Location Management
Tyler Cox was born on 30 November 1991 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Tyler was an assistant director, known for Spenser Confidential (2020), The Equalizer (2014) and Patriots Day (2016). Tyler died on 29 July 2021 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.- Nora Laidlaw was born on 8 July 1928 in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK. She was an actress, known for Studio 4 (1962), Z Cars (1962) and Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962). She was married to Iain Crawford. She died in 1979 in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, UK.
- A. Joseph Denucci was born on 30 August 1939 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for The Fighter (2010) and Unforgotten: The Story of Paul Pender (2016). He was married to Barbara Cedrone. He died on 8 September 2017 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
- Stephen Heywood was born on 13 April 1969 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Offending Angels (2000) and So Much So Fast (2006). He was married to Wendy Stacy Heywood. He died on 26 November 2006 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
- Barrie Manning was born on 1 November 1919 in Fulham, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Down Our Alley (1939), Melody and Romance (1937) and Whodunnit? (1972). He died on 21 December 2010 in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, UK.
- Writer
- Additional Crew
- Actress
Sheila Hodgson was born on 22 December 1921 in Beckenham, Kent, England, UK. She was a writer and actress, known for Mrs Thursday (1966), Our Miss Pemberton (1957) and Sergeant Cork (1963). She was married to David Middleton. She died on 25 December 2001 in South Newton, Wiltshire, England, UK.- Francis Ouimet was born on 8 May 1893 in Brookline, Massachusetts, USA. He was married to Stella Sullivan. He died on 2 September 1967 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
- Producer
- Actor
Bob Emery was born on 12 August 1897 in Abington, Massachusetts, USA. He was a producer and actor, known for Sylvie St. Clair (1947), Big Brother (1952) and Small Fry Club (1947). He was married to Katherine. He died on 18 July 1982 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.- Raymond McNally was born on 15 April 1931 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA. He was a writer, known for In Search of Dracula (1974), The Mike Douglas Show (1961) and Ancient Mysteries (1994). He was married to Carol McNally. He died on 2 October 2002 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
- Andrew Dow was born on 1 December 1943 in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, UK. He was a producer, known for The Little Train to Lynton (1987) and Speed Machines (2003). He was married to Stephanie Murphy. He died on 24 April 2015 in Newton-on-Ouse, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- Andy Jick was born on 9 May 1952 in the USA. He was an actor, known for Celtic Pride (1996). He died on 3 May 2019 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
- Make-Up Department
Robert Philippe was born on 13 December 1923. He is known for Coronet Blue (1967), Second Sight (1989) and Rachel, Rachel (1968). He died in 1991 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.- Soundtrack
William H. Gardner was born on 28 October 1865 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. William H. died on 12 March 1932 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.- Casting Department
- Editorial Department
Katy Kei Cunningham was born on 28 October 1975. Katy Kei is known for Sweet and Lowdown (1999) and Table One (2000). Katy Kei was married to Boris Veysman. Katy Kei died on 17 March 2017 in Newton, New Jersey, USA.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Additional Crew
Kate True was born on 9 March 1967 in Burlington, Vermont, USA. She was an assistant director, known for Stonewall (1995), Nick and Rachel (1997) and Love Child (1996). She was married to Peter Lepeska. She died on 25 November 2023 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.- Actress
Olga Nardone was born on 8 June 1921 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA. She was an actress. She died on 24 September 2010 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.- Arthur Polonsky was born on 6 June 1925 in Lynn, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Murder, Money and a Dog (2010). He was married to Lois Tarlow. He died on 4 April 2019 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
- Actress
- Make-Up Department
- Stunts
Kate Carney was an actress, known for Cannibal! The Musical (1993) and The Makeover (2013). She died on 10 May 2023 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.- Camera and Electrical Department
- Producer
Brian Ochrym was born on 25 August 1974 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA. He was a producer, known for Impact: Stories of Survival (2002), Modern Marvels (1993) and History's Mysteries (1998). He died on 9 March 2020 in Newton, New Jersey, USA.- Joseph Allen was born on 2 January 1840 in Bristol, England, UK. He died on 12 January 1917 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
- Harry Missouri was an actor, known for The Adventures of Dick Turpin: A Deadly Foe, a Pack of Hounds, and Some Merry Monks (1912), The Adventures of Dick Turpin: The King of Highwaymen (1912) and The Adventures of Dick Turpin: 200 Guineas Reward, Wanted Dead or Alive (1912). He died on 17 April 1925 in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, UK.
- Actress
- Writer
Virginia Hewett was born on 10 August 1921 in South Africa. She was an actress and writer, known for Armchair Mystery Theatre (1960), Comedy Playhouse (1961) and The Marriage Lines (1961). She died on 4 April 2006 in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, UK.- Marjorie Carleton was born in 1897. Marjorie was a writer, known for Cry Wolf (1947) and Schlitz Playhouse (1951). Marjorie died in June 1964 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
- Harry Fainlight was born on 13 January 1935 in New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Harlot (1965) and Wholly Communion (1966). He died on 28 August 1982 in Newton, Montgomeryshire, Wales, UK.
- Sidewalk Sam was born on 4 May 1939 in Dayton, Ohio, USA. He was married to Tina Green and Jeanne Guillemin. He died on 26 January 2015 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
- Joseph Allen Sr. was born on 13 July 1873 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Seven Keys to Baldpate (1929), The Trail of the Itching Palm (1913) and Gambling (1934). He was married to Ellen. He died on 9 September 1952 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
- Frank Shellenback was born on 16 December 1898 in Joplin, Missouri, USA. He was an actor, known for Fireman, Save My Child! (1932) and 1952 MLB All-Star Game (1952). He died on 17 August 1969 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
- James Paton-Watson was born on 14 January 1898 in Dundee, Scotland, UK. He died on 12 May 1979 in Newton Ferrers, Devon, England, UK.
- Born in London, England in 1933 and grew up in Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. He trained as a printer for most of his teen years except for two years mandatory service in the British armed forces ("National Service") which he served in the Royal Air Force. During this time he was working in non-professional theatre in his home town. He left Britain for Canada in 1956 where he flourished in theatre winning the Best Actor in the Dominion of Canada Award at the Dominion Drama Festival for his portrayal of Sir Thomas Moore in 'A Man For All Seasons'. He went on to the United States to be in the first touring company of 'Man of La Mancha' with 'Jose Ferrer' and was on Broadway three times between the 1960s and 1970s including roles in Portrait of a Queen with 'Dorthy Tutin' and Conduct Unbecoming as Major Lionoel Roach for which he nominated for a Tony Award. In the 1970s he served as Production Stage Manager for the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri and then retired for most of the 1980s. In the late 80s he began working again, appearing in smaller productions around the New England area, especially Boston where he worked extensively during the 1990s. In the early 2000s he continued theatre work around the country having been in The Art of Success off Broadway in New York and in Tennessee William's Night of the Iguana at the Dallas Theatre Centre in Dallas, Texas. He was scheduled to take part in the Washington D.C. premiere of The Invention of Love but due to illness was forced to withdraw, the first time he'd ever been forced to leave a production in his career. His illness was diagnosed as cancer, and it grew worse until he finally succumbed on 13th December 2001 in a Newton, New Jersey hospital. He is survived by his sons Jeff, Michael, Jon and Josh as well as his wife of 25 years Patricia.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Ronnie Curran was born in 1930 in Sorbie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for I've Gotta Horse (1965), Theatre 625 (1964) and A Girl Called Jo (1956). He died in 2019 in Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.- Jerome Beatty was born on 14 November 1886 in Lawrence, Kansas, USA. He was a producer, known for A Trip to Paramountown (1922). He died on 8 May 1967 in Newton, Connecticut, USA.
- Trewin Copplestone was born in 1922 in Dartmouth, Devon, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Art for All (1971). He was married to Audrey Levy. He died on 6 February 2012 in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, UK.
- David Hampshire was born on 29 December 1917 in Mickleover, Derbyshire, England, UK. He died on 25 August 1990 in Newton Solney, Derbyshire, England, UK.