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Joe Swanberg

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Joe Swanberg (born August 31, 1981) is an American independent film director, producer, writer, and actor. Known for micro-budget films which make extensive use of improvisation, Swanberg is considered a major figure in the mumblecore film movement. His films often focus on relationships, sex, technology, and the filmmaking process, and include V/H/S (2012), Hannah Takes the Stairs (2007), Win It All (2017), Digging For Fire (2015), and Nights and Weekends (2008), the last of which was co-directed by Academy Award nominee Greta Gerwig.
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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 who 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 31 October 2020, it was announced that Connery had died at the age of 90. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sean Connery, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
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Will Smith

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Willard Carroll Smith II (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor and rapper. Known for variety of roles, Smith has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award and four Grammy Awards. Smith began his acting career starring as a fictionalized version of himself on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996). He first gained recognition as part of a hip hop duo with DJ Jazzy Jeff, with whom he released five studio albums and the US Billboard Hot 100 top 20 singles "Parents Just Don't Understand", "A Nightmare on My Street", "Summertime", "Ring My Bell", and "Boom! Shake the Room" from 1984 to 1994. He released the solo albums Big Willie Style (1997), Willennium (1999), Born to Reign (2002), and Lost and Found (2005), which contained the US number-one singles "Gettin' Jiggy wit It" and "Wild Wild West". He has received four Grammy Awards for his rap performances. Smith achieved wider fame as a leading man in films such as the action film Bad Boys (1995), its sequels Bad Boys II (2003) and Bad Boys for Life (2020), and the sci-fi comedies Men in Black (1997), Men in Black II (2002), and Men in Black 3 (2012). After starring in the thrillers Independence Day (1996) and Enemy of the State (1998), he received Academy Award for Best Actor nominations for his portrayal as Muhammad Ali in Ali (2001), and as Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness (2006). He then starred in a range of commercially successful films, including I, Robot (2004), Shark Tale (2004), Hitch (2005), I Am Legend (2007), Hancock (2008), Seven Pounds (2008), Suicide Squad (2016) and Aladdin (2019). For his portrayal of Richard Williams in the biographical sports drama King Richard (2021), Smith won the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor. At the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony, shortly before winning, Smith faced public backlash for slapping and shouting at Oscar presenter Chris Rock after Rock made an unscripted joke referencing Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith subsequently resigned from the Academy and was banned from attending all Academy functions, including the Oscars, for ten years.
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Jim Clark

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jim Clark (born 24 May 1931 in Boston, Lincolnshire) is a British film editor and director. Clark was born in 1931, and grew up in Boston, Lincolnshire. Clark moved to London, and in 1951 he began work as an assistant editor at the legendary Ealing Studios. Subsequently, Clark worked as a freelance assistant editor on two films directed by Stanley Donen and edited by Jack Harris. When Harris declined the opportunity to work on Donen's subsequent film, Surprise Package (1960), Donen gave Clark the job. He received an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award for the editing of The Killing Fields (1984); he received a second BAFTA Award for editing The Mission (1986). Clark was also nominated for BAFTA Awards for his editing of the films Vera Drake (2004) and Marathon Man (1976). In 2005, Clark received the American Cinema Editors Career Achievement Award. As a director he was responsible for Rentadick (1972) and Madhouse (1974) starring Vincent Price. He received an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award for the editing of The Killing Fields (1984); he received a second BAFTA Award for editing The Mission (1986). Clark was also nominated for BAFTA Awards for his editing of the films Vera Drake (2004) and Marathon Man (1976). In 2005, Clark received the American Cinema Editors Career Achievement Award.
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Marissa Gialousis

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Marissa Gialousis is a Registered Nurse who has been working at BayCare Health System in Tampa, Florida, for almost two years. She did her Nursing at Rasmussen College, but before she attended the University of Florida, she graduated with a BBA degree. She also earned a degree in Associate of Arts from St. Petersburg College later gained interest in Nursing and earned the degree. Before nursing, she also got involved in sales and marketing and worked for some companies like St. Pete Chiropractice and injury center, Kuba Cigar and Craft Beer Co., HSN, etc. Moreover, she used to be the managing owner of FOS Hookah Lounge and later worked for Coldwell Banker Real Estate, PEMCO, and more. Marissa Gialousis has been dating her long-term girlfriend, Summer Mitchell (also participates in the reality Tampa Baes), since November 2017. They have been together for four years and have always been supportive of each other.
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Rob Van Dam

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Robert Alexander Szatkowski, better known by his ring name Rob Van Dam (RVD), is an American professional wrestler and actor who is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). Szatkowski has held 20 championships between ECW, WWE, and TNA, as well as several regional titles in various promotions during his career. He is officially recognized by TNA as a three-time world champion having held the WWE Championship, ECW World Heavyweight Championship, TNA World Heavyweight Championship once each. On the independent scene, he has held the AWR World Heavyweight Championship twice, and he is currently the WSW World Heavyweight Championship. He the only man to hold the ECW and WWE Championships simultaneously, the only man to have won the ECW, WWE, and TNA World Heavyweight titles in his career, and the only man to win both WWE and ECW's version of the Triple Crown. He was also the winner of WWE's Money in the Bank ladder match in 2006 as part of WrestleMania 22.
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Håkan Alexandersson

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Håkan Alexandersson was a multi artist and a man of many talents. He was considered one of the more remarkable and the most wayward visionaries in the Swedish film. Among other things, he worked as a film director, screen writer, author, producer, actor, photographer, artist and musician. He studied at Konstfack, University College of Arts, Crafts and Design, in the late 1950's. Håkan Alexandersson and Carl Johan De Geer met at Konstfack and the two produced a large number of films together. "Tårtan / The Cake" (1973) eventually became a cult hit among children and adults. At first it was viewed as mildly odd and incomprehensible. Lasse Sarri, CEO at the Swedish Television company, called the production crazy and absurd, but changed his mind after being informed by a hired plumber, that "Tårtan" was the best he had ever seen on TV. Håkan Alexandersson directed 40 feature films, shorts and television productions from 1959 to 2004. He suffered from cancer during his last ten years and died March 1, 2004 in Stockholm.
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ThunderKitty

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Thunderkitty is an American female professional wrestler. She has competed for several independent wrestling promotions, most notably SHIMMER Women Athletes and Shine Wrestling. Career SHIMMER Women Athletes (2012-present) Sylvia first appeared for SHIMMER Women Athletes on October 27, 2012 during the taping of Volume 49; teaming with Kira in a victorious outing against Angie Skye and Nikki St. John in a dark match. The following day, Thunderkitty teamed with Christina Von Eerie in a losing effort to Skye and Miss Natural in a dark match at SHIMMER Vol. 51. Thunderkitty's first match on the main card was on April 13, 2013, when she was defeated by Allysin Kay at Volume 55. She would gain a victory over Sassy Stephie at Volume 57 the next day, despite attempted interference from Mademoiselle Rachelle. At Volume 58 on October 19, Thunderkitty was defeated by Portia Perez, who later took possession of Thunderkitty's robe after the match ended, but she would defeat Miss Natural later that same day at Volume 59. The next day, Thunderkitty lost to Saraya Knight at Volume 60 and defeated Taylor Made at Volume 61. At Volume 62 in New Orleans on April 5, 2014, Thunderkitty was defeated by Nikki Storm. SHINE Wrestling (2014-2016) Thunderkitty made her Shine Wrestling debut on August 22, 2014 and defeated Justine Silver in singles action at SHINE 21. Later in the event, Thunderkitty interfered in the SHINE Tag Team Championship match between The Lucha Sisters and Legendary by hitting Leva Bates with one of the title belts and allowing Legendary to retain the titles, establishing herself as a villain in the process. Thunderkitty was defeated by La Rosa Negra at SHINE 22 on October 10, but she would defeat Leah Von Dutch at SHINE 23 on December 5. Later in that same evening, Thunderkitty appeared and cost The Kimber Bombs in their SHINE Tag Team Championship match against Legendary. World Wrestling Entertainment (2017) On the January 10th edition of SmackDown! LIVE, she appeared as CJ Lunde, a jobber defeated by Carmella.
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Myrtle Stedman

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From Wikipedia Myrtle Stedman (March 3, 1883 – January 8, 1938) was a leading lady and later character actress in motion pictures beginning in silent films in 1910. She was born in Chicago, Illinois and educated at a private finishing school there. Miss Stedman performed in light opera and musical comedies there. Her voice was cultivated in France. Her tutor was Marchesi, who was known as one of the finest instructors of voice culture in his country. Myrtle did not enter the field of light opera because of her preference for light opera. She starred for a number of seasons in Isle of Spice and The Chocolate Soldier. She performed for a year at the Whitney Theater in Chicago and was a prima donna of the Chicago Grand Opera Company. Her first appearances in movies were in Selig studio western and action short films. Among her feature films are Flaming Youth, The Valley of the Moon, The Dangerous Age, and The Famous Mrs. Fair. In 1936, she was signed by Warner Brothers to play bit and extra roles. Her last release was Accidents Will Happen, in 1938. Myrtle Stedman died of a heart attack in Hollywood, California in 1938 at the age of 54. Interment at Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood California. Her husband Marshall Stedman was a drama school conductor. They were divorced by 1920. Their son Lincoln Stedman was a prolific silent film character actor.
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Maury Chaykin

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Maury Chaykin, born on July 27, 1949, was a Canadian actor known for his versatile and captivating performances. With his distinctive appearance, rich voice, and remarkable acting talent, Chaykin left a lasting impact on both the stage and screen throughout his career. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Chaykin moved to Toronto, Canada, at a young age. He developed a passion for acting and pursued his craft at the University of Toronto and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Chaykin began his career in theater, performing in numerous productions and earning critical acclaim for his stage work. Chaykin's talent and dedication soon caught the attention of filmmakers, leading to his transition to film and television. He made his on-screen debut in the 1973 film "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz." Over the years, Chaykin became known for his ability to inhabit a wide range of characters, bringing depth, complexity, and nuance to each role he portrayed. Throughout his career, Chaykin worked extensively in both Canada and the United States, collaborating with renowned directors and fellow actors. He appeared in notable films such as "My Dinner with Andre" (1981), "Dances with Wolves" (1990), "The Sweet Hereafter" (1997), and "Being Julia" (2004). Chaykin's performances often garnered critical acclaim and earned him awards and nominations, including several Genie Awards (Canada's equivalent of the Oscars) for Best Actor. On television, Chaykin showcased his versatility in a wide range of roles. He appeared in numerous acclaimed series, including "The Sopranos," "Entourage," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and "Nero Wolfe Mysteries." One of his most notable television roles was as Nero Wolfe in the A&E television series "A Nero Wolfe Mystery," for which he received widespread praise. Maury Chaykin's acting style was characterized by his ability to fully embody the essence of a character, no matter how eccentric or complex. He had a commanding presence on screen, capable of effortlessly transitioning between comedy, drama, and everything in between. Chaykin's performances were marked by his commitment to authenticity and his profound understanding of the human condition. Tragically, Maury Chaykin passed away on July 27, 2010, on his 61st birthday. His untimely death left a void in the acting community, but his legacy as a talented and versatile performer continues to inspire aspiring actors and entertain audiences worldwide. Chaykin's body of work serves as a testament to his remarkable talent, leaving an indelible mark on the world of film and television.
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