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Rex Reason

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Rex Reason was an American actor born on November 30, 1928, in Berlin, Germany, to American parents. He grew up in Los Angeles and initially had no acting aspirations, but his mother encouraged both him and his brother Rhodes Reason to pursue acting careers. Reason's acting journey began when he played the lead in "Seventh Heaven" at Glendale's Hoover High School. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17, serving from 1946 to 1948. After his discharge, he enrolled at the Pasadena Playhouse and became involved in little theater. His film career started with a leading role in "Storm Over Tibet" (1952). Reason then signed with Universal-International in 1953, where he appeared in several notable films. He is perhaps best known for his role as Dr. Cal Meacham in the science fiction classic "This Island Earth" (1955). Reason's career also included television work. He starred in two series: the syndicated western "Man Without a Gun" (1957-1959) and the ABC/Warner Bros. drama "The Roaring Twenties" (1960-1962). Known for his tall stature (6'2"), handsome looks, and distinctive baritone voice, Reason left the entertainment industry in the early 1960s to pursue a career in real estate. He was married three times and had two children from his first marriage. Rex Reason passed away on November 19, 2015, in Walnut, California, at the age of 86 due to bladder cancer.
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Naomi Scott

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Naomi Grace Scott (born 6 May 1993) is an English actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Olivia Lytton on Netflix's Anatomy of a Scandal, Elena Houghlin in Charlie's Angels (2019), Princess Jasmine in the Disney live-action version of Aladdin (2019), Kimberly Hart / The Pink Ranger in Power Rangers (2017), Ryoko in The Martian (2017), Maddy Shannon on FOX's Terra Nova, and Mo in Lemonade Mouth (2011). In 2020, she founded the production company 'New Name Entertainment' alongside with her husband Jordan Spence. Her mother, Usha Scott (née Joshi), is of Gujarati Indian descent from Uganda, and her father, Christopher Scott, is British.
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Vivek

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Vivek was an Indian film actor, comedian, television personality, playback singer and activist working in the Tamil film industry. Introduced in films by director K. Balachander, he won 3 Filmfare Best Comedian – Tamil Awards for his performances in movies such as Run (2002), Saamy (2003), Perazhagan (2004) and 5 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Comedian for Unnaruge Naan Irundhal (1999), Run (2002) Parthiban Kanavu (2003), Anniyan (2005) and Sivaji (2007). He has acted more than 220 films. In 2009, Government of India awarded Vivek with the Padma Shri award for his contribution to the arts. Sathyabama University has conferred actor Vivek with an honorary doctorate for his contribution to the society through cinema. As a television personality, Vivek has hosted a number of events and has interviewed media personalities, notably A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Inspired by Kalam's environmentalism, Vivek founded the Green Kalam initiative in 2010 with the mission of planting one billion trees across Tamil Nadu.
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Derek Harvie

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Derek Kevin Harvie (born April 7, 1974 in Deep River, Ontario) is a Canadian entertainment writer and producer. Harvie grew up in Ottawa, and graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in film and literature. One of the original creators of The Tom Green Show in its original Canadian community channel run, Harvie continued to write and produce the show on The Comedy Network from 1996 to 1998 and on MTV from 1999 through 2003. In 2001, Harvie co-wrote the film Freddy Got Fingered. His special MTV documentary, The Tom Green Cancer Special, was named by Time Magazine as "one of the ten best TV programs of the year" in 2001. The show was also nominated for a Peabody Award. Harvie has worked briefly on numerous other comedy shows and pilots including WB's The Skateboard Show, VH1's Hollywood Tonight and NBC's Saturday Night Live. From 2004 to 2007 Harvie was the executive producer of Night Calls and all other live programming for Playboy TV. In 2008 Derek Harvie was co-writer, show runner and executive producer of the half-hour sitcom Testees on FX Networks in the US and on Showcase in Canada. The show is about two roommates who test experimental drugs each week and suffer ridiculous side-effects. Both Harvie and co-writer Kenny Hotz received 2009 Gemini Award nominations (Canadian Emmy) for Best Comedy Writing and Best Comedy Series. Testees was also nominated for Best Directing. In 2008 & 2009, Derek Harvie was also a contributing writer for Kenny vs. Spenny which airs on Showcase in Canada and Comedy Central in the US. In 2009 Harvie was show runner & executive producer of the half hour series Pure Pwnage. The show is a comedy about the life of a "pro gamer" and premiered on Showcase in Canada in March 2010. In September 2010, Harvie and show creators Geoff Lapaire and Jarett Cale received a 2010 Gemini Award nomination for Best Comedy Series. Derek Harvie currently lives in New York City where he is working as a writer and co-executive producer of the US version of Skins on MTV Networks. Description above from the Wikipedia article Derek Harvie, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Ava Justin

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Ava Justin is an American and Kenyan Award-Winning actress, screenwriter, and filmmaker, known for her dedication to creating impactful independent cinema. As the founder of Ava Justin Productions, she spearheads a mission to uplift diverse voices and inspire audiences through powerful storytelling. With over 2 million followers on social media, Ava has carved a niche for herself as both a creative force and a social media influencer, leveraging her platform to champion her projects and collaborate with major brands. From a young age, Ava demonstrated a passion for writing and acting, honing her skills on sets and stages around the world. Her journey led her to establish Ava Justin Productions, where she serves as Creative Director and Producer, leading a talented team to bring meaningful stories to life on screen. Ava's commitment to excellence is evident in her body of work, which includes co-writing, producing, and executive producing a range of projects. Notably, her feature film "Joy of Horses" secured a distribution deal, marking a significant milestone in her career. Currently, she is in post-production for the psychological thriller "Cruel Summer" while actively developing new projects that embody her mission of creating impactful cinema. At Ava Justin Productions, every project is guided by a shared set of values: Impact, Beauty, Innovation, Wholeness, and Overcoming Adversity. Through storytelling that resonates with audiences on a deeper level, Ava aims to inspire action and foster a sense of connection and inclusivity. With unwavering dedication and a relentless drive for excellence, Ava Justin continues to make her mark as a multifaceted talent in the world of independent film, infusing every project with her distinctive blend of creativity, authenticity, and inclusivity.
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Iggy Pop

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James Newell Osterberg Jr. (born April 21, 1947), known professionally as Iggy Pop, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and occasional actor. He is considered an influential innovator of punk rock, hard rock, and other styles of rock music. Pop began calling himself "Iggy" after his first band in high school (for which he was drummer), The Iguanas. He was lead singer/songwriter of influential protopunk band The Stooges and became known for his outrageous and unpredictable stage antics. Pop's popularity has ebbed and flowed throughout the course of his subsequent solo career. His best-known songs include "Lust for Life" which was featured on the soundtrack of the film Trainspotting, "Search and Destroy", "I Wanna Be Your Dog", "Down on the Street", Kick It (a duet with Peaches) , the Top 40 hits "Real Wild Child" and "Candy" (with vocalist Kate Pierson of The B-52's), "China Girl" (co-written with and famously covered by David Bowie), and "The Passenger". Description above from the Wikipedia article Iggy Pop, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Tim Dedobbelaere

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Tim Dedobbelaere is a Belgian youth actor, he was 9 years old when he did his first TV role in the series ‘Vlaamse streken’ (2015). Meanwhile, he was also active in theatre where he played his first (double) role (Indian and Pirate) in the Musical ‘Pieter and his friends’. Between theatre rehearsals, he did some guest roles in the ‘K3 aftershow’, ‘De ideale wereld’, ‘de Sterrenshow’ (Studio 100) and the Dutch/Flemish series ‘De zoon van Artan’ where he played the son of Toon. In that same year, he played his first guest role for the TV series ‘De Buurtpolitie’ in the episode ‘Het spook’, after which he would go on to play several more guest roles in the episodes ‘Lions Club’ (Sebastien), ‘Autokerkerkhof’ (Nick) and ‘Waterballon’ (Jonas). His first film shoot was for the fairy tale film ‘Behind The Trees’ (2016), where he played the role of Hansel (Hansel and Gretel) in it. He also played some minor roles in the Flemish films ‘Loewie’, ‘Isra and the Magic Book’ and ‘Baba Yega’. Also that year started de shooting of the Horror film ‘Zombies From sector 9’. Here he played ‘Wales Bookwalker’, the son of the now cult figure zombie killer ‘Bookwalker’. Especially for this gory role, he attended a week-long Special Movie effects course where they turned all the secrets about special effects and fake wounds into practice. On his tenth birthday, he was on the set of ‘De Kotmadam’ (The Mafia). In between, he played some leading roles in several short films and you could spot him in music videos and commercials. During the Ostend Film Festival (2016), he played the mini version of Ward Verrijcken where he awarded the very first Ensor for Youth Film to ‘Helden van de Zee’. Besides Belgian productions, you can also spot Tim in some international series and films such as in the Norwegian TV series Occupied (Okkupert), in ‘The Missing 2’ as the son of an English soldier, in the German Disney production ‘Sprite Sisters’ as a karate kid and in the film ‘Domino’ by Hollywood legend ‘Brian de Palma’. Tim Dedobbelaere was not only active on screen but also starred in several Efteling musicals (Sprookjesboom, Pinokkio and Puss in Boots). On 1 September 2020, VTM TV News followed Tim's first day of school under strict corona measures after months of on-line homeschooling. This was also his last TV appearance. Due to the ongoing ‘Corona/Covid’ pandemic, he put his acting career ‘on hold’.
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Sean Connery

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Sir Thomas Sean Connery (August 25, 1930 – October 31, 2020) was a Scottish actor and producer. He won an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards (one being a BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award), and three Golden Globes, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award and a Henrietta Award. Connery was the first actor to portray the character James Bond in film, starring in seven Bond films (every film from Dr. No to You Only Live Twice, plus Diamonds Are Forever and Never Say Never Again), between 1962 and 1983. In 1988, Connery won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Untouchables. His films also include Marnie (1964), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), A Bridge Too Far (1977), Highlander (1986), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), Dragonheart (1996), The Rock (1996), and Finding Forrester (2000). Connery was polled in a 2004 The Sunday Herald as "The Greatest Living Scot" and in a 2011 EuroMillions survey as "Scotland's Greatest Living National Treasure". He was voted by People magazine as both the “Sexiest Man Alive" in 1989 and the "Sexiest Man of the Century” in 1999. He received a lifetime achievement award in the United States with a Kennedy Center Honor in 1999. Connery was knighted in the 2000 New Year Honours for services to film drama. On October 31, 2020, Connery died at the age of 90.
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S.V. Henson, Jr.

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Stanley V. Henson, Jr. was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and lived the first year of his life, in the Annapolis, Maryland home of Abraham and Elizabeth Carr-Smith (owners of Carr's Beach) with his parents, who rented a room in the home. Carr's Beach was the east coast mecca for black entertainers in the 50's and 60's. Among the entertainers who performed at Carr's Beach were jazz legends such as Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, and Lionel Hampton, as well as soul artists Ray Charles, James Brown, Otis Redding and Jackie Wilson. Rock 'n' Roll pioneers Fats Domino and Buddy Holly also performed at Carr's Beach. On July 21, 1956, an estimated 70,000 people traveled to Carr's Beach to hear Chuck Berry perform, although only 8,000 made it past the gates because the grounds were filled beyond capacity. By the early 1960s, the list of popular entertainers included Little Richard, Lloyd Price, Etta James, Sam Cooke, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, The Shirelles, The Coasters, and The Drifters. Henson's intrigue for film and television production was ignited, his discovery of the works of Oscar Micheaux, Gordon Parks, Spike Lee and Berry Gordy as a film producer struck a chord. A new friend named Sean Collinson, would again remind Henson of the genius of Clarence Avant as a businessman and an offer to introduce him again. A conversation with the late Pablo Davis (former manager of L.A. and Babyface) , the late music legend Duffy Hooks and actor/football legend Joe Theismann, also encouraged him to pursue a film career. His friend, actor and neighbor Maurice Sneed ("The Color Purple" and "Malcolm X"), actress Lettie Battle and TV producer Al Douche' taught him the craft of film production and Stanislavsky Method Acting. This period marked a crossroads where Henson's creative journey intersected with remarkable individuals, setting the stage for his continued exploration into the world of entertainment and film production. Henson has worked on films with Cicely Tyson, Morgan Freeman, James Earl Jones, Yaphett Koto, Ron O'Neal and Martin Sheen to name a few. Henson earned an advanced certificate from Yale, a Doctorate, Masters, and Bachelors from Trinity University, and an Associates Degree from Los Angeles Valley College and has written endorsements from Congresswoman Maxine Waters, RCA and Warner Bros executive Lygia Guy, the late Sid Bernstein, the late Stanley Sheinbaum, The late Dick Gregory and the late William Haley, the son of Alex Haley.
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Loco Dice

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Loco Dice (born Yassine Ben Achour on 10 August 1974) is a German DJ and electronic music producer born and based in Düsseldorf. His family is from Tunisia, Loco Dice started his career as Hip-Hop DJ and rapper, playing support slots to performers like Usher, Ice Cube, Jamiroquai, Snoop Dogg and R. Kelly.[1] He has released records on labels such as Ovum, M-nus, Cadenza, Cocoon and Four Twenty.[1] He also compiled and mixed "Time Warp 07", a double CD featuring various minimal tracks. Loco Dice also collaborated with the cosmetics brand uslu airlines with whom he co-created a nail polish coming with a special music mix.
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