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Renee Montgomery

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Renee Danielle Montgomery is an American former professional basketball player, sports broadcaster, and activist who is currently vice president, part-owner, and investor of the Atlanta Dream, and one of three owners of the FCF Beasts Indoor Football Team; making her the first player in the WNBA to become an owner and executive of a team and first female owner in the FCF. During her 11-year playing career in the Women's National Basketball Association, she won two championships with the Minnesota Lynx in 2015 and 2017.
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Jaymi Hensley

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James William "Jaymi" Hensley, (born 24 February 1990 (age 30), is from Luton, Bedfordshire. He was one of the three original members of Triple J. He went to a theatre school with Cuthbert. Before The X Factor, he did both ballet and gymnastics, but his career as a gymnast was cut off by a broken wrist, and he struggled with his weight when he was no longer exercising so much. In 2015, Hensley appeared with singer Sinitta on Pointless Celebrities, a celebrity edition of the BBC game show Pointless. Having made his panto debut in the lead role in Peter Pan at the White Rock Theatre (Hastings) in December 2016. Hensley was set to play the lead role in the Aladdin panto at the Derngate Theatre (Northampton) over December 2017.
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Forest Whitaker

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Forest Steven Whitaker (born July 15, 1961) is an American actor, producer, director, and activist. He is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. After making his film debut in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Whitaker went on to earn a reputation for intensive character study work for films, such as Platoon (1986), Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Bird (1988), The Crying Game (1992), Phenomenon (1996), Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999), The Great Debaters (2007), The Butler (2013), Arrival (2016), and Respect (2021). He has also appeared in blockbusters, such as Panic Room (2002), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) as Saw Gerrera, and Black Panther (2018) as Zuri. For his portrayal of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in the British historical drama film The Last King of Scotland (2006), Whitaker won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Whitaker made his directorial debut with the television film Strapped (1993), and directed the films Waiting to Exhale (1995), Hope Floats (1998), and First Daughter (2004). Apart from his film career, Whitaker is also known for his humanitarian work and activism. In 2011, he was inducted as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, later receiving a promotion to Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation, and serves as the CEO of Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI), a non-profit outreach program. Description above from the Wikipedia article Forest Whitaker, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Nam Seung-min

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Born in Gangwon-do in 1911, his real name is Nam Tae-won. In 1935, he entered the film industry with a small role in director Bang Han-jun's Sprinkler. Afterwards, he appeared in Lee Gyu-hwan's A New Beginning (1939) and Kim Yu-young's Daffodil (1940). He appeared in a number of propaganda and cultural films, including Choi In-gyu's Children of the Sun (1944) and Kyung-kyun Shin's Our War (1945). After liberation, he appeared in director Lee Kyu-hwan's The Adventures of Smart (1946) and director Yoon Yong-gyu's Hometown of the Heart (1949). He defected to North Korea during the Korean War.
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Maggie Callahan

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Maggie Callahan is a Meisner-trained, film, television and theater actress. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Maggie was seen in the Oscar winning movie Judas and the Black Messiah for Warner Bros. Upcoming, Maggie will be seen as lead Taylor Jo in the Feature, The Other Side of Darkness. Her other film and television credits include: Native Son, Acts of Violence, Mudblood, and The Creature of Stark Hills. Maggie trained at Case Western Reserve University where she was an all-conference varsity athlete on the women's soccer team while receiving a BA in Theater Arts. She studied the Meisner Technique for over 2 years with Jessica Houde.
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Ivan Owen

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Ivan Owen, children's entertainer, born August 19 1927 was the actor who voiced the contradiction in the British character between love of stuffiness & love of anarchy. He brought to life Basil Brush, the truculent & bouncy children's television & stage fox puppet, for which he donated his best county voice. Part of Basil's magnetism came from the misalliance between his voice - said to have been modelled on the gentlemanly caddish actor Terry Thomas - & his outrageous behaviour. Though Basil, with his "Boom! Boom!" warcry, would never have taken a back seat, Owen always seemed anxious to do so. Describing himself as a "failed actor", he ran a Rolls-Royce & lived a civilised life in a large Devon house, but made it an iron rule never to be photographed or give interviews. He got his chance to become a national non-figure in 1966, when Basil appeared on David Nixon's BBC-TV conjuring show, The Nixon Line. The tall, bald conjuror was often upstaged by the restless, relentless puppet, who was sometimes described as the best thing on the show. In 1968, Basil & Ivan got their own BBC Saturday early-evening show. Basil's straight men were the long-suffering butts of dreadful jokes and puns: Likely Lads actor Rodney Bewes was followed by "Mr Derek" (Derek Fowlds), Roy North, Howard Williams & Billy Boyle. The fox made Owen a millionaire & created a Basil Brush industry. This included stage tours which drew the crowds - they broke box-office records at Croydon & filled the Blackpool Opera House - & the sponsorship of more than 70 products. Television programmes sold to 15 countries, & were a particular hit in New Zealand along with the stage show. A dispute about time-slots caused the show to be axed in 1980: Owen had aspirations for a later evening appearance to extend Basil's range. In 1982, however, the puppet reappeared on ITV, in Let's Read With Basil Brush, & then co-hosted the BBC's Crackerjack children's programme. Guest appearances ranged from the Val Doonican Show to Fantasy Football League. Ivan Owen was born in south London & went to schools in Dulwich & Dartford, before joining the aircraft manufacturer Handley Page as an apprentice joiner. National service in the RAF from 1946 introduced him to the comedian Terry Scott & the idea of acting for a living, so, in 1948, he went to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He was flung out for watching the trooping of the colour when he should have been at work & had to make his way in repertory theatre, including Watford at £4 a week, & as an assistant floor manager for the BBC. In 1956, Owen started doing voices for the puppet theatre run by John Wright in Camden Town & met Peter Firmin, who was developing ideas for television, & who made the Basil puppet, 15 inches tall, at a cost of £20. Basil's debut came in the 1963 television show, The Three Scampies. Owen then supplied the voice of the dog Fred Barker, on ITV's Music Box, but it was the wily fox that the BBC picked up on. According to his old friend Edward Barnes, a former head of BBC children's programmes, Owen was a cheerful, ebullient & amusing man. Nonetheless, he maintained his invisibility to the end: "I suppose it's rather akin to MI5, keeping my identity secret." He died of cancer on the 17th of October 2000 leaving his wife Jennifer, sons Michael and Jonathan, & daughter Christine.
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Jacelyn Tay

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Jacelyn Tay Siew Cheng is a Singapore actress. She was prominently a full-time Mediacorp artiste from 1995 to 2006. She left Mediacorp after her contract expired, choosing not to renew it. After penning two best-selling books – “Feel Good Look Good with Jacelyn” & “Make-up for Asian Women” in 2004 and 2005 respectively, Jacelyn further pursued a new career in the wellness industry in 2006 by setting up Body Inc. Holistic Wellness Centre. She is currently a health coach, nutrition consultant, registered BFR Practitioner and founder of 3 Body Inc. outlets in Singapore. Body Inc. focuses on detox, weight management, antiquing, skin rejuvenation and holistic health.
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J. Seth Estes

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Jason Seth Estes (J. Seth Estes) is a versatile talent born and raised in Hamilton, Ohio, on May 6th, 2004. A multifaceted artist, he has distinguished himself as a writer, director, producer, actor, and editor within the film industry. Estes catapulted into the world of filmmaking at the age of fourteen, crafting his maiden documentary, "Griffins In DC: A Middle School Trip Documentary" (2019), chronicling his 8th-grade excursion to Washington DC. Since that auspicious beginning, his creative journey has been marked by a series of collaborative efforts, notably with his award-winning role as Edwin Craven in 'The Lost Voyager' (2021). This film not only showcased Estes' acting prowess but also earned him the prestigious 'Best Editor' accolade at the 2021 72-hour Teen Film Challenge. In this high-pressure competition, he and his team successfully crafted a compelling short film within a mere 72 hours, demonstrating Estes' ability to thrive under tight deadlines. Despite facing the challenges associated with mild cerebral palsy, Estes has steadfastly pursued his passion for filmmaking, proving that determination knows no bounds. His commitment to the craft is evident in a string of notable projects, including 'Your Typical American Sitcom' (2022), 'A Rocky Transfer' (2019), 'Drifter' (2023), and 'A Date With A Cheerleader' (2023). Beyond his cinematic achievements, J. Seth Estes stands as a testament to resilience and creativity, inspiring others with his unwavering pursuit of artistic excellence. As he continues to contribute his unique vision to the world of entertainment, Estes remains an emerging force to be reckoned with in the realm of film.
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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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Paul Giamatti

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Paul Edward Valentine Giamatti (/ˌdʒiːəˈmɑːti/ JEE-ə-MAH-tee; born June 6, 1967) is an American actor. His accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award and three Golden Globes, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards and a British Academy Film Award. After studying acting at the Yale School of Drama he performed in numerous theatrical productions. Giamatti made his Broadway debut portraying Ezra Chater in the Tom Stoppard play Arcadia (1995). Later that year he played the Rev. Donald "Streaky" Bacon in the David Hare play Racing Demon (1995). He returned to theatre in the revivals of Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters (1997) and Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh (1999).
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