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Ian Jones-Quartey

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Jones-Quartey created multiple Web Cartoonists' Choice Award-winning webcomic RPG World. He was also a founding member of the now-defunct "bagofchips" group, a collective of web cartoonists including Aaron Farber, Meredith Gran, Josh Mirman, and David McGuire. He is also the co-creator of the web animation series and comedy hip-hop duo nockFORCE, rapping under the stage name 'effnocka' along with audio specialist Jim Gisriel. He also served as a storyboard supervisor and revisionist for Adventure Time and storyboard artist for Secret Mountain Fort Awesome. His first job in the business was on The Venture Bros.. He supplies the voice of Wallow in Bravest Warriors and was the supervising director and co-developer of the Cartoon Network series Steven Universe. In 2013, Jones-Quartey's short Lakewood Plaza Turbo aired on Cartoon Network. It was the pilot for a potential show which has been pitched to Cartoon Network Studios for its shorts development program. The short has been retooled as a mobile game entitled OK K.O.! Lakewood Plaza Turbo, which was released on Cartoon Network's Anything app in February 2016. The show was greenlit as a new regular programming on March 2017, and OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes premiered on Cartoon Network on August 1.
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Pavlos Kourtidis

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Pavlos Kourtidis is a Greek actor based in Athens born and raised in Wuppertal Germany by Greek parents. His roots are from Pontoirakleia Municipality of Paionia Greece. After finishing his studies in the early 90s in London, England at ArtsEd, he returned to Athens Greece to pursue his career. Pavlos Kourtidis was the founder of PK Theater (2009-2021) based in Neos Cosmos Athens. For more then fifteen years (2005 - 2020) he worked as actor, dancer and choreographer in his own Dancetheater creations (see details below section: Dancetheater Ergography ) in theaters and festivals in Greece. From 2022 Pavlos is also an Audio book narrator (www.bookvoice.gr) Spoken languages: Greek (native language), English (fluently), and German (fluently). Film and television In development 2023/24 "ELECTRA" Role: Orestes (Pavlos Kourtidis) Director: Viki Manoli TV series Channel: ERT 1 State-owned public television Production: Kapa Studios - G. Karagiannis S.A. (2023/24 GR) _____________ KLARA Role: Nikos Director: Lukas Jaworski TV series Channel: TVN / Warner Bros. Discovery Production: Player tv - TVN (2024 PL) _____________ I magissa Role: Ottoman Senior Officer Director: Lefteris Charitos TV series Channel: ANT1 Production: Kapa Studios - G. Karagiannis S.A. (GR/TR 2024) _____________ KAPODISTRIAS Role: Konstantinos Mavromichalis Director: Yannis Smaragdis Film Production: Alexandros Film Co. Ltd. (GR/SW/RU 2023/24) _____________ Rembetis Role: Marcos Director: Jasin Challah TV series Channel: ZDF Production: eitelsonnenschein GmbH (DE 2024) _____________ Past film/TV up to 2023 "To Kokkino Potami S2" Role : Hristodoulou Director: Manousos Manousakis TV series Channel: OPEN TV Production: Telekinissi S.A (GR/AM/TR 2022/23) _____________ The Flame of the revolution 1821 film / documentary Role: Theodoros Kolokotronis Director: Manousos Manousakis Production: Peloponnese region (GR 2021) _____________ Guardian of the Quarantined Ships TV series Role: Captain Kostantis (Pavlos Kourtidis) Director Manousos Manousakis Channel: ERT 1 State-owned public television Written by Alexandros Papadiamantis Production: Telekinissi S.A (GR 2021) _____________ Krisimes Stigmes Role: Radio announcer (voice actor) TV series Channel: ERT 1 State-owned public television Director Manousos Manousakis Production: Telekinissi S.A (GR/DE 2021) _____________ "Agries Melisses" s1 & s2 Role: Lias TV Series Director: Lefteris Charitos Channel: ANT1 Production: Kapa Studios - G. Karagiannis S.A. (GR 2020/21) _____________ "Man of God" Role: Raggedy Man Film Director: Yelena Popovic Production: Tanweer Productions (GR/USA 2021) _____________ "Kala-azar" Role: Security man at crematorium Film Director: Janis Rafailidou Production: SNG Film / Studio Nieuwe Gronden Heretic Greek Film Centre (GFC) (co-production) (ND/GR 2019) _____________ " My name is Eftyhia" Role: Zeibekiko Dancer Film Directed by Angelos Frantzis Production: Tanweer Productions (GR 2019) _________________
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Willie Reale

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Willie Reale grew up in Park Ridge, New Jersey with four brothers and a sister. Theater credits include Once Around the City (book and lyrics), which was produced off-broadway at the Second Stage Theatre. He was nominated for two Tony Awards for A Year With Frog and Toad, which he wrote with his brother, composer Robert Reale. With his brother (and Richard Dresser) he has written Johnny Baseball, which was produced at the American Repertory Theater. Mr. Reale has an Academy Award nomination in the best song category for his work as a lyricist on the movie Dreamgirls and has won 3 Emmy awards (in 2010, 2011) as one of the writer/producers behind the recent reinvention of 1970’s literacy classic, The Electric Company on PBS. Willie has worked written extensively for network television and has been nominated 3 times for Writer’s Guild Awards.
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Franklin DeWar

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Franklin DeWar (American Voice Actor) was born May 1, 1982 in Cincinnati Ohio. Lending his Rich Bass Voice to Regional and National Commercials via Radio, Television and Beyond he has given an Authoritative voice to Many National Companies, Small Businesses, and Independent Films. In 2014 Franklin Began Writing Directing and producing Regional and National Film. How did it begin? At the age of 9 Franklin DeWar's voice changed and so did his life. Back then that meant singing in the Bass section in church choir & dubbing a few training videos for a company he works at today. It also meant he could act like any ones dad keeping telemarketers at bay. He continued using his voice for good in high school when he started singing with the May Festival Chorus and a group called SPEBSQSA, now known as the Barbershop Harmony society. He learned quickly that sound effects people. It changes there mood and in turn can change the course of their decisions. While pursuing a degree in Political Science at Morehead State University, Franklin immersed himself in the Music and Communications Departments. Classically trained at Morehead State University by Dr. Greg Detweiler, Dr. Ricky Little he developed is appreciation for classical vocal technique. During college, Franklin started a Barbershop quartet that performed throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. The only paid professional college quartet in the area at that time: The Golden Nights went on to win the Collegiate District Finals and represent the tri-state internationally in 2004. Dropping a line here and there at WMSU public radio made Franklin start to think about what he wanted to do when he graduated. After graduating from college with a degree in Political Science and a lot of vocal training he did what any other person would do. He started working for the Post office. Ok, there was a little more than that. He knew as soon as he graduated that he liked to do voiceover work. While at college he reached out to some of the top voiceover artists in LA. With there help Frank built a studio in his home in 2008. Frank's Voice can be heard at many live events around the tri-state area. He also offers Voice Over Coaching through Zappa Studios LLC. Written By: Zappa Studios LLC
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Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Cristina Elisabet Fernández de Kirchner (born 19 February 1953), commonly known as Cristina Fernández or Cristina Kirchner, is the 55th and current President of Argentina and the widow of former President Néstor Kirchner. She is Argentina's first elected female President, and the second female President ever to serve (after Isabel Martínez de Perón, 1974–1976). A Justicialist, Fernández served one term as National Deputy and three terms as National Senator for both Santa Cruz and Buenos Aires Provinces. A native of La Plata, Buenos Aires, Fernández is a graduate of the National University of La Plata. She met her husband during her studies, and they moved to Santa Cruz to work as lawyers. In May 1991, she was elected to the provincial legislature. Between 1995 and 2007, she was repeatedly elected to the Argentine National Congress, both as a National Deputy and National Senator. During Kirchner's presidency (2003–2007) she acted as First Lady. Fernández was chosen the Front for Victory presidential candidate in 2007. In the October 2007 general election she obtained 45.3% of the vote and a 22% lead over her nearest rival, avoiding the need for a runoff. She was inaugurated on December 10, 2007. As a First Lady, and later President, she has become a fashion icon for women, and a notable advocate for human rights, poverty awareness and health improvement. Description above from the Wikipedia article Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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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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Grant Cramer

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Grant Cramer (born November 10, 1961) is an American actor who has starred in films and on television. He is the son of actress Terry Moore. Grant's first feature film role was in 1980, when he starred in the horror film New Year's Evil. It wasn't until 1984, his big role came in the 1984 cult comedy film Hardbodies in which he played Scotty Palmer. His other big film was the cult classic 1988 Killer Klowns from Outer Space. He appeared in the 2001 film Mach 2. His most recent appearance was in the 2009 movie Follow the Prophet. Grant has starred on television shows, his first TV role was in the 1982 made-for-television movie Desperate Lives as a teen drug user. He starred in the hit CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless as the psychotic stalker Shawn Garrett from 1985-1986. He later returned to the soap in 1996 to play Adam Hunter, a love interest for Ashley Abbott. Grant has made guest appearances on television shows like The Facts of Life, Rags to Riches, and Murder, She Wrote. In recent years, Grant has turned his attention to writing, producing and directing. A short film he wrote, produced and directed, "Say Goodnight, Michael", won numerous awards including the Grand Jury Award at the New York Independent Film and Video festival. In 2008, he created and executive produced the VH1 series, "Old Skool with Terry and Gita", which is currently airing in over 20 countries internationally. Recently, he produced and directed the first-ever "cooking show for guys" called, "Cooking is For Play." Currently, he is producing an Action-Adventure, Horror 3D film called, The Fallen which, will be directed by Brett Leonard (Lawnmower Man) and stars Dominic Purcell, Vinnie Jones and Peter Stormare. The Fallen will begin lensing in March 2011. Description above from the Wikipedia article Grant Cramer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
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Felicity Mason

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Felicity Mason (born 14 November 1976) is an Australian actress and artist. She has starred in two major film roles, in 2002 and 2003. Mason was born in Sydney. She is also a writer and visual artist. Her work explores a variety of themes from identity to values within modern culture. Her works range from oil paintings, sculpture, mixed media, installation to video and film. In 2001, Mason graduated from The Actors Workshop in Brisbane Australia. Mason attended Queensland College of the Arts, Griffith University. In 2002, Mason starred in the feature film, Undead directed by The Spierig Brothers. In 2003, Mason starred in the Sandalwood film titled Hollywood released in 2004. She was required to act and sing entirely in the Indian language – (dialect Kannada). The film was shot in both India and Australia. In 2005, Mason held a solo art exhibition titled "Chelsea a Mixed Bag", at Fox Gallery, Brisbane. In 2006, Mason created, wrote and starred in "Oralick Records", a comedy pilot series produced by NBC Universal, NYC. In 2008, Mason attended "The Arts Students League" in New York city. Mason held a one night only art exhibition titled "The Election Show" at a private venue in Soho, NYC. In 2010, Mason is the writer and producer of a surrealist short film titled "ShockArt". Description above from the Wikipedia article Felicity Mason, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​
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Goran Jevtić

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Goran Jevtić is a Serbian actor. He was born in the village of Resnik, municipalities Mladenovac. He graduated in acting at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade in 2001. year. Play in a number of Serbian theaters such as the Yugoslav Drama Theatre, Atelje 212, Little Theatre "Dusko Radovic", etc.. He is a winner of one of the most prestigious theater awards in Serbian Milos Zutić, for multiple roles in the play The Petrified Prince, which was set up in co-production of Little Theatre "Dusko Radovic", Danish theaters Corona La Blance and Lampe, and Belgrade Theatre "Pinokio" Puppet.
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Alison Steadman

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Alison Steadman (born 26 August 1946) is an English actor. She won the 1991 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress for the Mike Leigh (her husband 1973-2001) film Life is Sweet, and the 1993 Olivier Award for Best Actress for her role as Mari in the original production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. In a 2007 Channel 4 poll, the "50 Greatest Actors" voted for by other actors, she was ranked No. 42. Steadman made her professional stage debut in 1968 and went on to establish her career in Mike Leigh's 1970s TV plays Nuts in May (1976) and Abigail's Party (1977). She received BAFTA TV Award nominations for the 1986 BBC serial The Singing Detective, and in 2001 for the ITV drama series Fat Friends (2000–05). Other television roles include Pride and Prejudice (1995), Gavin & Stacey (2007–10, 2019) and Orphan Black (2015–16). Her other film appearances include A Private Function (1984), Clockwise (1986), Shirley Valentine (1989), Topsy Turvy (1999), and The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004).
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