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- Frank Albanese was born on 16 May 1931 in West Brighton, Staten Island, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Goodfellas (1990), The Sopranos (1999) and Dead Presidents (1995). He died on 5 October 2015 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
- Ralph Clanton was born on 11 September 1914 in Fresno, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Cyrano de Bergerac (1950), Trading Places (1983) and Johnny Tremain (1957). He died on 29 December 2002 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
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James McCausland was born in New York City where he worked in various news organisations and publications, specialising in finance. He worked at United Press International, the monthly Finance Magazine as senior editor and was in charge of all internal and external communications at the American Stock Exchange. He has been involved in the starting up of several publications including Good Weekend and the Sunday Age.
He arrived in Australia from New York in 1971, and was a financial journalist and sub-editor for the Murdoch paper The Australian in the 1970s and night editor and business manager for The Age in the 1980s, before going into public relations.- Actor
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Raymond Serra was born on 13 August 1936 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) and Manhattan (1979). He was married to Gayle Kaizer. He died on 20 June 2003 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.- Stunts
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Frank Ferrara was born on 13 September 1946. He was an actor, known for The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), I Am Legend (2007) and The Warriors (1979). He died on 15 January 2017 in Staten Island, New York, USA.- Frances Ensemplare was born on 3 September 1934 in New York, USA. She was an actress, known for The Sopranos (1999), Sue (1997) and The Immaculate Misconception (2006). She was married to Gaetano Ensemplare. She died on 9 December 2017 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.
- W. Chrystie Miller was born on 10 August 1843 in Dayton, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for Ramona (1910), Faithful (1910) and The Last Deal (1910). He was married to Jennie Towell. He died on 23 September 1922 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
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Galt MacDermot was born on 18 December 1928 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He was a composer, known for Hair (1979), Zodiac (2007) and Forrest Gump (1994). He was married to Marlene Bruynzeel. He died on 17 December 2018 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.- James Gubitosi was born on 26 October 1930 in Nutley, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for The Big Premiere (1940), 1-2-3-Go! (1941) and Ye Olde Minstrels (1941). He was married to Irene Kublin. He died on 30 January 1995 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
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Pat Zurica was born on 21 August 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Patton (1970), The Savage Is Loose (1974) and The Last Run (1971). He died on 29 March 1985 in Staten Island, New York, USA.- Charles was part of the 1980s R&B group "Force Mds", whose members included Antoine Lundy, his brother Stevie D Lundy, Jesse Lee Daniels and friends Trisco Pearson . The group hooked up with DJ Dr. Rock, billing themselves as Dr. Rock and the MCs. However, by the time the group signed to Tommy Boy Records in 1984 they changed their name to Force M.D.s (M.D. standing for "musical diversity"), and their music style had evolved into a more straightforward R&B vocal group. They had a string of R&B hits through the 1980s, but their only song to hit the top ten on the pop charts was the ballad "Tender Love," which was featured in the movie Krush Groove. They also appeared in the hip hop inspired motion picture "Rappin" (1985). 1987 produced the group's first R&B #1, "Love Is a House," but their popular appeal began to fade the following year. Mercury and Trisco left the group in 1990 and were replaced by Rodney "Khalil" Lundy and Shawn Waters. The group recorded five albums in their brief career, Love Letters (1984), Chillin (1986), Touch & Go (1987), Step to Me (1990), Moments in Time (1994) and a greatest hits album, For Lovers and Others: Force M.D's Greatest Hits in 1992. In the end, the only lasting mark the Force Md's left was that they had become one of the most tragic stories in the Rock Era. Charles died of a heart attack in 1995, Antoine Lundy died of Lou Gehrig's disease, and DJ Dr. Rock died under unknown circumastances. The Remaining MDs returned with a comeback album "The Reunion" in 2000.
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Richard C. Castellano was born on 5 May 1954 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Analyze This (1999), Four Deadly Reasons (2002) and Lullaby (2021). He died on 15 April 2015 in Staten Island, New York, USA.- Actress
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Kasha Haroldi was born on 31 March 1907 in Dallas, Texas, USA. She was an actress, known for The Still Alarm (1926), Sackcloth and Scarlet (1925) and What Price Beauty? (1925). She was married to Charles Lowe and Hal Le Sueur. She died on 26 June 1992 in Staten Island, New York, USA.- Writer
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Jerry Robinson was an American comic book artist from Trenton, New Jersey. He was one of the earliest creative staff of the "Batman" stories by DC Comics. Robinson is primarily remembered for co-creating two popular characters: Robin/Dick Grayson and the Joker. The first was the most prominent sidekick hero in comics, and the second was one of the most prominent super-villains. Robinson was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2004.
In 1922, Robinson was born in Trenton, New Jersey. Trenton briefly served as the capital of the United States in 1784. Robinson was born to a Jewish family. His father was entrepreneur Benjamin Robinson. Benjamin was from European Russia (the European regions of the Russian Empire). He had emigrated to the United States in 1895, primarily to avoid conscription into the Imperial Russian Army. Mae Robinson (Robinson's mother) was a bookkeeper from Lower Manhattan.
As a teenager, Robinson aspired to become a journalist. He studied journalism at Columbia University, but dropped out before earning a degree. In 1939, Robinson was hired by Bob Kane to serve as an assistant for his small artist studio. Kane had already created the Batman character, and needed help to produce more stories. His new job required Robinson to move to The Bronx, as he had to live in proximity to Kane's own residence.
Robinson started out as both a letterer and a background inker for the "Batman" stories. He was then entrusted with inking secondary figures in the stories. By 1940, Robinson became the Batman series' primary inker, while George Roussos served as the inker for the background art. To supplement their income, Robinson and Roussos also worked as inkers and background artists for the superhero comic series "Target and the Targeteers", published by Novelty Press.
In late 1940 or early 1941, Robinson became a company staffer for National Comics (a predecessor for DC Comics). National was the publisher for Batman, and reportedly wanted the exclusive services of the people who were working in the popular "Batman" series.
In 1940, Bob Kane and Bill Finger contemplated adding a sidekick figure to the Batman series. Robinson suggested code-naming the character "Robin", naming him after Robin Hood. Robinson had reportedly read several books about Robin Hood as a boy. The trio of co-creators worked on Robin's origin story. Robin/Dick Grayson was depicted as an orphaned circus performer who becomes the legal ward of Batman/Bruce Wayne. The boy sidekick soon became a popular character, and served as the main inspiration for the creation of several other sidekick characters during the Golden Age of Comic Books (c. 1938-1956).
Also in 1940, Kane, Finger, and Robinson created a new super-villain, the Joker. The character's appearance was modeled on the visual appearance of actor Conrad Veidt in the film, "The Man Who Laughs" (1928). In the film, Veidt was portraying Gwynplaine, a Victor Hugo character whose mouth has been mutilated into a perpetual grin. Like him, the Joker had a permanent mirthless smile. Robinson reportedly came up with the initial idea for creating the new villain, but Bob Kane claimed in interviews that it was Kane and Finger who had the idea to model the character on Veidt.
Robinson's other contributions to the "Batman" supporting cast was redesigning Batman's butler Alfred Pennyworth into a slender figure, and offering ideas for the design of the villain Two-Face/Harvey Dent. He is not credited with creating either of the two characters, but he had a hand in their development.
In 1943, Bob Kane stopped drawing new comic book stories for Batman, as he wanted to focus on the "Batman" newspaper comic strip. Robinson took over the artist duties for the Batman comic book stories, primarily sharing this role with Dick Sprang. They both served as ghost artists, with Kane continuing to be credited as the series' artist.
In 1944, Robinson created his own artist studio. His business partner was fellow comics artist Mort Meskin (1916-1995), who had worked extensively for Fiction House, MLJ Comics (later renamed to Archie Comics), and National Comics. The main customer of their small studio was Spark Publications (1944-1946), a Massachusetts-based company owned by pulp fiction writer Ken Crossen ( 1910 - 1981). Spark went bankrupt in 1946, due to a decline in its sales. Consequently, Robinson and Meskin shut down their own studio.
During the next several years, Robinson worked as a freelance artist, and as an illustrator for textbooks. In the 1950s, Robinson worked as a cover artist for "Playbill" (1884-), a monthly magazine whose main audience is theatergoers. He also started producing political cartoons for newspapers. In the 1960s, he started working primarily as a newspaper cartoonist. He was the only credited creator for the syndicated comic strip "True Classroom Flubs and Fluffs" (1965-1967), which humorously depicted real-life error perpetrated by American students.
In 1967, Robinson was elected as the new president of the National Cartoonists Society (1946-). It is an organization for professional cartoonists in the United States, though it works primarily as a way for cartoonists to socialize with each other, rather than a labor union. His term ended in 1969. From 1973 to 1975, Robinson served as the president of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists.
In 1974, Robinson published the non-fiction book "The Comics". It was a comprehensive guide the history of newspaper comic strips. In the mid-1970s, Robinson championed creator rights for comic book creators. He was one of the leaders of a campaign that demanded full recognition and compensation of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster as the creators of Superman. In 1975, DC Comics agreed to grant lifetime stipends and a credit in all broadcast and published Superman work to Siegel and Shuster.
In 1978, Robinson established "CartoonArts International", a New York City-based cartooning newspaper syndication service which distributes political and humor cartoons, caricatures, and graphics internationally. By the 2010s, the syndication service represented about 550 artists from 75 different countries.
In 1999, Robinson co-created the manga series "Astra", working with artists Shojin Tanaka and Ken-ichi Oishi. Originally published in Japanese, the series was translated and published in English by an imprint of Central Park Media (1990-2009). It was Robinson's first comic-book related work in decades.
In May 2007, Robinson was hired as a creative consultant for DC Comics. The extent of his duties to the company was left undefined in its press release. In December 2011, Robinson died in his sleep in Staten Island. He was 89-years-old. He was survived by his wife Gro Bagn and two of their children. His legacy endures as his comic book creations remain popular.- Actor
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Kong Lung was born on 8 February 1934 in Hong Kong. He was an actor and director, known for Black Mask (1996), Secret War (2003) and The Story of a Discharged Prisoner (1967). He died on 2 September 2014 in Staten Island, New York, USA.- Ford Sorvino was born on 30 April 1902 in Vomero, Città Metropolitana di Napoli, Campania, Italy. He was an actor, known for Sweet Nothing (1995) and Amongst Friends (1993). He died on 26 August 1995 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
- Dan Coleman was born on 15 December 1879 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Laughs in the Law (1933). He died on 18 April 1935 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
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Mick Rock was born on 21 November 1948 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK. He was a director, known for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), David Bowie: John, I'm Only Dancing (1972) and David Bowie: The Jean Genie (1972). He was married to Pati and Sheila Rock. He died on 18 November 2021 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.- Ethyl Eichelberger was born on 17 July 1945 in Pekin, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for The Equalizer (1985), Great Performances (1971) and Leg Work (1987). He died on 12 August 1990 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.
- James Reno was an actor, known for Summer of Sam (1999), Bullets Over Broadway (1994) and The Equalizer (1985). He died on 31 May 1999 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
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Quentin Elias was born on 10 May 1974 in Mende, Lozère, France. He was an actor, known for The Banksters, Madoff with America (2013), Between Love & Goodbye (2008) and College Debts (2015). He died on 25 February 2014 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.- Actor
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Richard Caselnova was born on 13 March 1937 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Scarface (1983), Hand Gun (1994) and Law & Order (1990). He was married to Sandra Ann Southworth. He died on 6 June 2009 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.- Larry Guardino was born on 1 August 1929 in Staten Island, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for A Bronx Tale (1993), The Rose (1979) and Life Study (1973). He was married to Marie Guardino. He died on 12 February 2004 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
- Aaron Burr was born on 6 February 1756 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. He died on 14 September 1836 in Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York, USA.
- John Gambino was born on 22 August 1940 in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. He died on 16 November 2017 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.
- Elaine Boies was an actress, known for Legacy of Blood (1978) and House of Seven Belles (1979). She died in 2002 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
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Steve Whalen was born on 12 February 1987 in New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Township (2005), The Chris Gethard Show: Public Access (2011) and The Perfect Week (2014). He died on 20 February 2020 in New Dorp, Staten Island, New York, USA.- Producer
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Henry Scarpelli was born on 30 July 1930 in Richmond Hill, Staten Island, New York, USA. He was a producer and director, known for The Last Victim (1976) and The Super Weapon (1976). He was married to Claire Lagana. He died on 4 April 2010 in Grasmere, Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.- Music Department
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Conductor, songwriter ("In the Blue of Evening"), conductor, arranger and pianist who came to the USA in 1918. He was educated at Strassburger Conservatory and studied with Boris Levenson. He conducted orchestras for network radio, theatres, films, records and concerts, and originated the "pops" concerts at Carnegie Hall. He conducted the Buffalo Philharmonic, Stadium Symphony, Miami Symphony, Symphony of the Air, St. Louis Symphony, and New London Symphony. He also conducted for Radio-Television Itala in Milan and Rome, and composed/arranged/conducted for Television. He was a recipient of the Medaillie d'Or. Joining ASCAP in 1946, his other popular-song compositions include "The NBC Chimes Theme", "Ask Your Heart" and "Fiesta en Granada".- DJ Megatron was born on 11 August 1978 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for State Property: Blood on the Streets (2005), Blood of a Champion (2005) and Killa Season (2006). He died on 27 March 2011 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.
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Ed Cerullo was born in 1937 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is known for Daffy Duck's Quackbusters (1988), Rugrats Adventure Game (1998) and The Soldier's Tale (1984). He was married to Grace Russo. He died on 27 June 2014 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.- Charline Tesar was born on 1 May 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Come Play with Me (1968) and The Secret Dream Models of Oliver Nibble (1967). She died in August 1994 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
- Kathryn Lee was born on 1 September 1926 in Denison, Texas, USA. She died on 24 June 2004 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
- Alfred Swenson was born on 15 October 1879 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. He was an actor, known for Strife (1917), Hypocrisy (1916) and The Great Power (1929). He was married to Lorle Palmer. He died on 28 March 1941 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
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David Silverstein was born on 13 January 1896 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Ticket to Paradise (1936), King Kelly of the U.S.A. (1934) and Naval Academy (1941). He died in July 1944 in Staten Island, New York, USA.- Barry Maxwell was an actor, known for Romeo and Juliet (1916). He died on 19 July 1917 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
- Henry Stanford was born on 22 January 1872 in Ramleh, Egypt. He was an actor, known for Where Love Is (1917) and Uncle Tom's Cabin (1918). He was married to Laura Burt. He died on 18 February 1921 in Great Kills, Staten Island, New York, USA.
- Robert Paton Gibbs was born in 1860 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Robinson Crusoe (1916), The Jungle (1914) and The Fall of the Romanoffs (1917). He died on 22 February 1941 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
- Leah Gray was born on 18 March 1965 in West Brighton, Staten Island, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for No Looking Back (1998), Sidewalks of New York (2001) and Dream of Casanova (2010). She died on 14 December 2019 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
- Tom Burrough was born in 1869 in Clinton County, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for She (1917), The Ragged Princess (1916) and A Romance of the Air (1918). He died on 8 September 1929 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
- Patrick Reynolds was born on 17 December 1920 in Longford, Ireland. He was an actor, known for The Devil's Own (1997). He died on 20 June 2005 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
- Joseph Rodriguez died on 19 March 2015 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.
- Albert Perry was born in 1869 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for Her Excellency, the Governor (1917). He died on 6 May 1933 in St. George, Staten Island, New York, USA.
- Lawton Mackall was born on 23 May 1888 in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer, known for If I Had a Million (1932). He was married to Ruth Dexter MacMillan and Virginia Woods. He died in March 1968 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
- Alice Austen was born on 17 March 1866 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA. She died on 9 June 1952 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.
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R.J. Tillman was born in 1983 in Syracuse, New York, USA. R.J. is known for New York, I Love You (2008), Betrayed (2010) and Caught Up (2007). R.J. died on 12 February 2012 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.- Glen McCloskey was born on 25 August 1953 in Merchantville, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Waitress! (1982). He died on 5 November 2012 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.
- James McBratney was born on 17 November 1941 in the USA. He died on 23 May 1973 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.
- Peter Boyne was born on 9 August 1917 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor, known for Studio One (1948), Rocky King, Detective (1950) and The Soul of Anthony Nero (1947). He died on 24 April 1958 in Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York, USA.
- Linda Torres died on 1 April 2021 in Staten Island, New York, USA.