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Don Pedro Colley
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Don Pedro Colley (born 30 August 1938) is an American actor.
Colley was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Muriel and Pete Colley. He attended Klamath Union High School and actively played American football and athletics, which led to an unsuccessful try-out for the 1960 Summer Olympics. He later attended the University of Oregon and studied architecture.
Later, he became a theatre member and spent five years learning his craft in various productions in San Francisco.
Some of his better known roles include Gideon in Daniel Boone, Ongaro in Beneath the Planet of the Apes, SRT in George Lucas' THX 1138, and Sheriff Little in the 1980s TV series The Dukes of Hazzard.
Don Pedro has a daughter Kira Zuleka Zadow-Colley. He is now semi-retired and still makes guest appearances at various conventions across the world.
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Marie Laforêt
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Marie Laforêt (born 5 October 1939 - November 2, 2019) is a French singer and actress. In 1978, she moved to Geneva, Switzerland and acquired Swiss citizenship.
Her career began accidentally in 1959 when she replaced her sister at the last minute in a French radio talent contest Naissance d'une étoile (birth of a star) and won. Director Louis Malle then cast the young starlet in the film he was shooting at the time, Liberté, a project he finally abandoned, making Laforêt's first appearance on screen opposite actor Alain Delon in René Clément's 1960 drama Plein Soleil.
After this film she became very popular and interpreted many roles in the 1960s. She married director Jean-Gabriel Albicocco, who cast her in some of his own works, including La Fille aux Yeux d'Or (The Girl with the Golden Eyes), based on the Balzac story, which would become her nickname.
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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.
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Haruna Takase
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Haruna Takase, born on January 3, 1954, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Japanese actress. She is known for her roles in films and television dramas.
Takase began her acting career while studying at Waseda University. Notably, she participated in theater and self-produced films directed by Yoshiyuki Fukuda, such as "I Broke My Arm" (僕は腕を折った, 1975). Her debut came in 1977 with the TV drama series "Ichiban Hoshi," but she had to withdraw from her leading role due to health issues. She also faced other setbacks, including being cast for the role of Garasha in the film "Makai Tensho" (魔界転生, 1981) and dropping out due to illness.
However, Takase continued to build her career with notable roles, such as portraying a young wife indulging in a lesbian relationship in the film "Manji", depicting the tragic double suicide of Dazai Osamu and Tomie Yamazaki in the Nikkatsu Roman Porno film "Musashino Shinju" (武蔵野心中, 1983), and starring alongside Tsutomu Yamazaki in Juzo Itami's directorial debut, "The Funeral" (お葬式, 1984). She gained recognition for her captivating performances and became known as the "Queen of Erotic Scenes," showcasing her voluptuous physique and seductive acting style.
Takase was selected as the calendar girl for Scotch Whisky "Cutty Sark," a popular prize featuring actresses in nude calendars. She appeared in various films, including "Ageman" (あげまん, 1990) and "A Patient" (大病人, 1993), as well as in historical drama series, two-hour dramas, theater productions, and talk shows.
After marrying a salaryman, Takase dedicated herself to being a full-time housewife.
(Source: Wikipedia Japan "高瀬春奈")
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Gabriela Roel
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Gabriela Roel (b. 13 December 1959) is a Mexican film and television actress.
Gabriela Roel studied theater at the Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua and Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. She began her artistic career in Mexican film and theater in the mid-1980s, with a role in the film "La casa que arde de noche" (The house that burns at night). Subsequently, she made her television debut in the soap opera "Pobre juventud". Since then she has had a prolific career as an actress in film, theater and television.
In 2017 she was in charge of writing the theme song for the biographical series "Hoy voy a cambiar" about Lupita D'alessio premiered that same year and what at first was a dialogue for said biographical series, today is D'alessio's most recent and successful theme song.
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Julia Kelly
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Julia Kelly was named as "The Next Rising Star" in a 2014 New York Times Article! She is a diverse Actress, Social Media Celebrity, Fashion Icon, and Brand maker with close to 4 Million Fan-base. Her daily life is Documented for her dedicated fans to inspire and motivate them everyday!
Julia was also nominated as one of the Top 50 comedians in Digital Media. She has new projects completed, such as the new summer hit on Netflix, "The Last Summer" , the lead in a TV series "In the Vault" The lead in and ABC project "Get Christie Love" with Writer/ Producer Courtney Kemp, and has built and impressive resume from CBS, MTV, Netflix, ABC and other mainstream and digital media.
She has trained extensively the past 10 years with many Acting classes and coaches in the Los Angeles area. Her ethnicity of Spanish, African American, Japanese, American Indian, French & Irish give her an ethnic ambiguity to play many different cultural characters.
Having a large family and several nieces and nephew, and a sizable Female/Male fan-base, Julia realizes she has a lot of responsibility to be a role model for this younger generation in her life. Hard work, training and patience will help her to achieve her goal to have a long working career, playing many diverse characters in Television and Film.
Julia continues to plan ahead and looks forward with "Gratitude" for what is to come.
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Sidow Sobrino
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Sidow Sobrino - The World's No.1 Superstar, born Diego Hernan Sobrino Guillermo in Merida, Mexico in 1975, is celebrated for his diverse talents as a songwriter, recording artist, actor, and producer. His lineage, a captivating blend of French, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek, English, and Mexican heritage, adds depth to his enigmatic persona. Despite lacking support from major labels, Sobrino's unparalleled talent and unwavering determination have propelled him to the pinnacle of pop culture, making him the internet's most sought-after celebrity.
Sobrino has garnered international acclaim through his original albums and standout acting roles on television and in Hollywood films. Sobrino cemented his place in TV history during the reality show El Ticketero when he made a daring move, mooning the main character, a traffic enforcement officer. Impressed by his boldness, producer Fernando Moreno offered him a significant role - entertaining the public Monday through Friday as one of the celebrity judges alongside Katalina Viana in Dale a la Botella (English: Spin the Bottle), a game show hosted by Gabriela Mia in 2008. His versatility shines brightly, evident in his audacious exploits on reality TV and his memorable portrayals of film characters, such as Dr. Smith in "Del infierno a la gloria," further solidifying his status in entertainment lore.
Beyond the spotlight, Sobrino's influence extends to art and fashion. He's graced magazine covers, collaborated with the Tom of Finland Foundation, and served as a muse for acclaimed artists like Sherwin Carlquist and Rick Castro. Sobrino's partnership with Freedom Reigns underscores his impact on the fashion scene.
Despite his global fame, Sobrino remains a figure of mystery, granting few interviews and keeping his personal life private. In 2013, he faced a diagnosis of bipolar disorder type 2 and depression, leading him to turn to theater and spirituality for solace and healing.
In 2019, Sobrino celebrated a significant personal milestone with his marriage to Richard Sidow-Sobrino. The private ceremony, held in Las Vegas at The Little Vegas Chapel, was followed by a joyous evening attending a live Cher show at the MGM Grand Hotel. The couple now divides their time between the United States and Europe, cherishing moments with their beloved dogs and indulging in shared interests such as fitness, literature, and travel. Through it all, Sobrino's resilience, faith, and creative brilliance continue to inspire millions worldwide.
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Seth Moulton
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Seth Wilbur Moulton (born October 24, 1978) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 6th congressional district since 2015. A former Marine Corps officer, he is a member of the Democratic Party.
After graduating from Harvard University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in physics, Moulton joined the United States Marine Corps. He served four tours in Iraq and then earned his master's degrees in business and public policy in a dual program at Harvard. He entered politics in 2014, when he was elected to represent Massachusetts's 6th congressional district.
In early 2019, Moulton was seen as a potential presidential candidate for the Democratic nomination in 2020. Publicly expressing his interest in the prospect, he traveled to early primary states. After announcing his candidacy on April 22, 2019, Moulton withdrew from the race on August 23.
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Adam Minarovich
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Adam Minarovich is an American actor, screenwriter and film director. He is known for his recurring role Ed in the American television series The Walking Dead.
Minarovich, a native of Anderson, South Carolina. He has operated a gold resale and cell phone store with his cousin between acting roles. Minarovich directed and appeared in the film, Exhibit A-7. Minarovich portrayed Ed, the abusive husband of Carol (Melissa McBride) in the 2010 television series, The Walking Dead. Minarovich wrote the script to the 2013 black comedy film Pawn Shop Chronicles.
Minarovich has a role in the 2019 film, Blackbear (aka Submission).
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Andy McQueen
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Andy McQueen is a Canadian actor who is best known for his roles in the films Disappearance at Clifton Hill (2019), Fahrenheit 451 (2018), and Books of Blood (2020). He has also appeared in the television series The Handmaid's Tale, Jack Ryan, The Girlfriend Experience, and Station Eleven.
McQueen was born in 1991 in Toronto, Ontario. He studied acting at the Canadian Film Centre and made his professional acting debut in the 2017 film Brown Girl Begins. He has since appeared in a number of films and television shows, including the recurring role of Detective Malik Abed in the television series Coroner.
In 2019, McQueen was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film Disappearance at Clifton Hill. He has also received critical acclaim for his work in the films Fahrenheit 451 and Books of Blood.
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