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- Actress
- Additional Crew
Maidie Norman was born Maidie Ruth Gamble on October 16, 1912, in Villa Rica, Georgia, to Louis and Lila Gamble. She received a B.A. from Bennett College in 1934 and a master's degree from Columbia University three years later. She also attended the Actors Lab in Hollywood from 1946 to 1949.
Norman first appeared on film in The Peanut Man in 1947. Throughout the fifties-not a good time for film roles for black women-she appeared in a number of films, such as Bright Road (1953) with Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte and Torch Song (1953); About Mrs. Leslie and Susan Slept Here in 1954; and 1956's Written on the Wind. These were often servant roles, with a special fifties blandness. Still, Norman was skillful and professional in her execution of them. In 1962, she got a chance to chew up the scenery with Bette Davis and Joan Crawford in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
In 1968-69, Norman was an artist-in-residence at Stanford University and, throughout the seventies, she was lecturer, director, and acting teacher at UCLA. At the same time, Norman was highly visible on television, appearing in Mannix, Adam 12, Streets of San Francisco, Kung Fu, The Jeffersons, and others. She was also part of the cast of Roots: The Next Generation in 1979.
Norman was a founding member of the American Negro Theater West; in 1977, she was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame; and an award in her name is presented each year for outstanding research by an undergraduate in Black Theater at UCLA. She died on May 6, 1998.- A dark-haired, brown-eyed daughter of Ireland, Fintan Meyler (one of seven children) knew from girlhood that she wanted to be an actress, and yet as a kid she never revealed her secret ambition. But after completing her early years of schooling at a Dublin convent, she began studying at the Gate Theatre. Meyler next entered a beauty contest on a whim - and won. A two-week vacation in New York was part of the teenager's prize; she "lost her heart to this country" and refused to go home. Moving to California, she worked as a receptionist and an usherette (and did some stage work) before making her TV debut on the live series 'Matinee Theater'. She lost all interest in acting after the birth of her two daughters, Darcy and Rory. In later years, Meyler worked as a literary agent and acted in commercials.
- Actor
- Producer
Joe Kapp was born on 19 March 1938 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for The Longest Yard (1974), The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) and Over the Edge (1979). He was married to Marcia Day and Jennifer Adams. He died on 8 May 2023 in San Jose, California, USA.- Charles Lampkin was born on 17 March 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for Cocoon (1985), That Girl (1966) and Ben Casey (1961). He was married to Myrtle L. Caldwell. He died on 17 April 1989 in San Jose, California, USA.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
William Costello was born on 2 February 1898 in Rhode Island, USA. He was an actor, known for I Yam What I Yam (1933), Football Bugs (1936) and Lil' Ainjil (1936). He died on 9 October 1971 in San Jose, California, USA.- Julius Sumner Miller was born on 17 May 1909 in Billerica, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for The Hilarious House of Frightenstein (1971), Why Is It So? (1963) and The Jerry Lewis Show (1963). He was married to Alice Brown. He died on 14 April 1987 in San Jose, California, USA.
- Paul Prokop was born on 28 July 1938 in Gary, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Guiding Light (1952), The Bridge at Remagen (1969) and The Born Losers (1967). He died on 4 September 1980 in San Jose, California, USA.
- Ed Harris was born on 30 November 1944 in Lynwood, California, USA. He was an actor, known for I'm in Love with a Church Girl (2013). He died on 27 January 2012 in San Jose, California, USA.
- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Fan Ho was born on 8 October 1931 in Shanghai, China. He was a director and actor, known for Ta Bei wu ai (1980), Ye ji qing (1989) and Hua jie (1982). He died on 19 June 2016 in San Jose, California, USA.- Attended Horace Mann school in San Jose. Once belonged to a bicycle club there, known as the Garden City Wheelmen. His nickname in those days was "Spike", but thanks to the fame garnered from playing the comic strip character in the silent Universal short subject series, he would let himself be known as "Andy Gump". (San Jose Evening News, 25 April 1928)
- Charles Reade was born on 20 January 1915 in San Jose, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Everglades! (1961), Sea Hunt (1958) and Target (1958). He died on 5 April 2003 in San Jose, California, USA.
- David Carlile was born on 9 February 1931 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Police Woman (1974), Ma Barker's Killer Brood (1960) and Apache Warrior (1957). He died on 1 April 2006 in San Jose, Costa Rica.
- Sylvia Browne was born on 19 October 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. She was an actress, known for The Young and the Restless (1973), Horrorween (2011) and Unsolved Mysteries (1987). She was married to Michael Ulery, Larry Beck, Kensil Dalzel "Dal" Brown, Gary Dufresne and Joe Tshcirhart. She died on 20 November 2013 in San Jose, California, USA.
- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Paul Vasquez was born and raised in San Jose, California. He credits his parents for his passion to become an artist. His father is a lead guitar player and his mother is a fine dining chef. While growing up he found himself becoming an avid film buff and decided he wanted to become an actor after seeing performances by actors Anthony Quinn, Charles Bronson, James Remar, Robert De Niro and the late Raul Julia. Paul performed in his first play, "Ten Little Indians", at the young age of 5. He followed with more theater performances until the age of 18. His most notable theater performance was starring in the David Mamet play "The Frog Prince". His performance brought him critical acclaim in the San Jose theater community.
Paul moved to Hollywood to pursue an acting career two weeks after graduating high school in 1988. He immediately studied with the late and legendary acting teacher Stella Adler at the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting West. He also studied with notable acting teacher Janet Alhanti. Both of their methods taught Paul to be a versatile actor. Paul made his television debut on the TV series Pilot (1987). He later followed with roles on the series Freddy's Nightmares (1988), the films Pump Up the Volume (1990) and the critically acclaimed Tulare City Limits (1990) starring alongside Richard Yniguez. His many other performances have established him as a character actor who can lose himself in the characters he portrays.
While still pursuing his acting career Paul has decided to expand his talent and move into the area of writing, producing and eventually directing. He was recently one of the producers of the documentary Quincy Coleman: It's All in the Song (2008) which screened successfully at several film festivals. He also on developing a few films he has written.
Paul is also involved in a few charitable organizations along with assisting under privileged children by exposing them to the arts and influencing them to follow their dreams. He is proud to be a part of the Latino community in Hollywood and is an advocate for his Mexican/Spanish culture to be seen in more diverse roles in mainstream films and television.- Animation Department
- Additional Crew
Tom Ferriter was born on 23 April 1928 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. Tom is known for The Little Mermaid (1989), The Great Mouse Detective (1986) and Oliver & Company (1988). Tom died on 1 September 2002 in San Jose, Costa Rica.- Doreen Erbert was born on 29 November 1952 in San Joaquin County, California, USA. She died on 31 October 1984 in San Jose, California, USA.
- Producer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Writer
Denis O'Dell was born on 2 May 1923 in Kensington, London, England, UK. He was a producer and assistant director, known for A Hard Day's Night (1964), Robin and Marian (1976) and Juggernaut (1974). He was married to Ruby Taylor and Donna Barnes. He died on 30 December 2021 in San José, Cabo de Gata, Almería, Spain.- Blackie Fontana was born on 20 May 1985 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Blackie Fontana x Spooky: Why You Lyin (2017). He died on 21 October 2017 in South San Jose Hills, California, USA.
- Actress
Silvia Vaughan was born on 20 August 1902 in Lahore, India. She was an actress. She was married to Howard Chaldecott. She died in January 1981 in San Jose, California, USA.- Actress
Pacita Tod-Tod was born on 14 May 1920 in Cebu, Phillipines. She was an actress. She died on 13 November 2012 in San Jose, California, USA.- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Sammy Lagmay was born in 1955 in the Philippines. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure (1996), Sugo mga kapatid (2011) and Ikaw pa... Eh love kita (1995). He died on 26 June 2013 in City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Philippines.- Actor
- Composer
- Soundtrack
James Young was born on 12 January 1912 in Savannah, Georgia, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Youth in Revolt (2009), Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) and Get Him to the Greek (2010). He was married to Sally. He died on 10 September 1984 in San Jose, California, USA.- Edward Jobson was born on 29 February 1860 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for The Saphead (1920), Burning Daylight (1920) and Someone in the House (1920). He died on 7 February 1925 in San Jose, California, USA.
- Jose Solano was an actor, known for The Vivero Letter (1999), CSI: Miami (2002) and On Edge (2001). He died in January 2003 in San Jose, Costa Rica.
- Buddy Butler was born on 31 December 1946 in the USA. He was an actor, known for Greaser's Palace (1972), Putney Swope (1969) and Where's Poppa? (1970). He was married to Betsy Meyerson Butler. He died on 13 January 2021 in San Jose, California, USA.
- Soundtrack
Evelyn Knight was born on 31 December 1917 in Reedville, Virginia, USA. She was married to Johnny Lehmann and Andrew B. Knight. She died on 28 September 2007 in San Jose, California, USA.- Valia starred in many drama and comedy films in just three years period, first she starred in a comedy 'The Tragedy of a Comic Song' playing opposite Robert Vallis and directed by Maurice Elvey for the Stoll Film Company in 1921 and in 1922 she played 'Delilah' in a short version of 'Samson and Delilah' directed by Edwin J. Collins, in her last film she was seen in a supporting playing 'Nadia Karetsky' in 'The Great Prince Shan' directed by A.E. Coleby, starring Sessue Hayakawa and Ivy Duke for the Stoll Film Company in 1924, she was never seen on screen again.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Dorothy Bay was born on 6 July 1894 in Watsonville, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Disgraced (1933), Subway Express (1931) and Big Dame Hunting (1932). She died on 19 January 1981 in San Jose, California, USA.- Mindy O'Toole was born on 15 March 1971 in Los Gatos, California, USA. She died on 1 July 2005 in San Jose, California, USA.
- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Zebediah De Soto was born on 6 August 1978 in Los Angeles, California. Zebediah was a producer and director, known for Wardog (2007), Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn (2015) and Monsterland (2016). Zebediah died on 15 April 2019 in San Jose, California, USA.- Juan Kachmanian was born on 6 April 1930 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was an actor, known for WWF Championship Wrestling (1972). He died on 9 January 2020 in San Jose, California, USA.
- Transportation Department
- Actor
Barry Chapman was born on 20 June 1948 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He was an actor, known for Antitrust (2001), Agent Cody Banks (2003) and An Unfinished Life (2005). He died on 2 November 2017 in San Jose Del Cabo, Baja California, Mexico.- Yesenia Artavia was born on 10 November 1972 in San José, Costa Rica. She was an actress, known for Borders Without Life, Enredados, La confusión (2018) and The Return (2012). She died on 31 January 2023 in San José, Costa Rica.
- Visual Effects
- Art Department
- Special Effects
Mark Buck is known for Starship Troopers (1997), Planet of the Apes (2001) and Transformers (2007). He was married to Mary Ann. He died on 16 October 2008 in San Jose, California, USA.- Stephen Crawford was born on 11 February 1946 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He died on 28 June 2018 in San Jose, California, USA.
- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Tony Sly was born on 4 November 1970 in Santa Clara, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Mad Dash Racing (2001), Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko (1999) and Warped Tour 2002 (2003). He was married to Brigitte. He died on 31 July 2012 in San Jose, California, USA.- Actor
- Composer
Hugo Mariani was born on 1 June 1899 in Messina, Italy. He was an actor and composer, known for Yamekraw (1930). He died on 13 February 1966 in San Jose, Costa Rica.- Nora Lam was born on 4 September 1932 in Peking, China. She was a writer, known for China Cry: A True Story (1990) and Praise (1973). She died on 2 February 2004 in San Jose, California, USA.
- Actor
- Casting Department
- Casting Director
Álvaro Marenco was born on 22 April 1943. He was an actor and casting director, known for 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992), El año que nací (2022) and Borders Without Life. He died on 9 February 2023 in San José, Costa Rica.- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Albert-Francis Bertoni was born in Rome, Lazio, Italy. He was a director and actor, known for Cage of Death (1923), Les frères Zemganno (1926) and Grand-mère (1924). He died in 1955 in San José, Costa Rica.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Ómar Sánchez was an actor, known for Cuando quiero llorar no lloro (1991), El día que me quieras (1986) and Terror, Sex and Witchcraft (1968). He died on 15 December 1997 in San José, Costa Rica.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Mary Cole was born on 5 December 1913. She was an actress, known for He Loved an Actress (1938), Clothes and the Woman (1937) and Mr. Satan (1938). She died on 16 March 1975 in San Jose, California, USA.- Philippe Trebaol was born on 3 September 1911 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Wild Puppies (1927) and The Rent Collector (1921). He died on 22 June 1968 in San Jose, California, USA.
- Sound Department
Dennis Skaggs was born on 8 September 1953 in San Jose, California, USA. Dennis is known for Kill Squad (1981). Dennis died on 3 September 2021 in San Jose, California, USA.- Mike Doyle was born on 7 March 1941 in Lawndale, California, USA. He died on 1 May 2019 in San Jose del Cabo, Baja, Mexico.
- Khanh Nguyen was born on 8 November 1927 in Trà Vinh, Vietnam, French Indochina. He was married to Pham Le Tran. He died on 11 January 2013 in San Jose, California, USA.
- Alberto Cañas was born on 16 March 1920 in San Jose, Costa Rica. He was a writer, known for La segua (1985). He died on 12 June 2014 in San Jose, Costa Rica.
- Director
- Cinematographer
- Editor
Luciano Capelli was a director and cinematographer, known for Algo queda (2002). Luciano died on 29 January 2020 in San José, Costa Rica.- Camera and Electrical Department
- Editor
Sergio Paniagua was an editor, known for Tropical Iron (2017) and Bella (2007). Sergio died on 1 November 2016 in San Jose, Costa Rica.- Marie Trebaol was born on 24 January 1909 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Tillie (1922). She was married to Alexander Bache. She died on 19 April 1984 in San Jose, California, USA.