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Laurence Luckinbill

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Laurence Luckinbill is an American actor, playwright and director. He has worked in television, film, and theatre, doing triple duty in the theatre by writing, directing, and starring in stage productions. He is probably best known for penning and starring in one-man shows based upon the lives of United States President Theodore Roosevelt, author Ernest Hemingway, and famous American defense attorney Clarence Darrow; starring in a one-man show based upon the life of US President Lyndon Baines Johnson; and for his portrayal of Spock's half-brother Sybok in the film Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. Luckinbill is married to actress Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. They have three children together: Simon, Joseph, and Katharine. Arnaz and Luckinbill have toured together in theatrical productions such as They're Playing Our Song. He also has two sons from his previous marriage to actress Robin Strasser, Nicholas and Benjamin.
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Louise Latham

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Was an American actress, perhaps best known for her portrayal of Bernice Edgar in Alfred Hitchcock's film Marnie (1964). Most of her work has been on television, including appearances on The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Perry Mason, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Hawaii Five-O, Murder, She Wrote, Designing Women (as Perky, the mother of Julia and Suzanne Sugarbaker), and The X-Files. Latham was also the first person to learn the real circumstances of Dr Richard Kimble's wife's death in the final episode of The Fugitive (1967). She has also appeared in the films Mass Appeal (1984) and Love Field (1992). Latham's Broadway theatre credits include a 1956 revival of Major Barbara, Invitation to a March (1960), and Isle of Children (1962). Description above from the Wikipedia article  Louise Latham, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Hank Aaron

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Henry Louis Aaron (February 5, 1934 – January 22, 2021), nicknamed "Hammer" or "Hammerin' Hank", was an American professional baseball right fielder and designated hitter who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1954 through 1976. Considered one of the greatest baseball players in history, he spent 21 seasons with the Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves in the National League (NL) and two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers in the American League (AL). At the time of his retirement, Aaron held most of the game's key career power-hitting records. He broke the long-standing MLB record for home runs held by Babe Ruth and remained the career leader for 33 years. He hit 24 or more home runs every year from 1955 through 1973 and is one of only two players to hit 30 or more home runs in a season at least fifteen times. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hank Aaron, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Marián Zednikovič

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Marián Zednikovič (* August 15, 1951, Bratislava - † May 5, 2007, Bratislava) was a Slovak actor. In 1974 he studied acting at the Academy of Performing Arts. After graduating, he started at the Trnava Theater for Children and Youth (today's Ján Palárik Theater), where he played Nevedek, Tom Sawyer or Chlesťakov in Gogoľ's Auditor. In 1980 he moved to Bratislava for the New Stage. He was one of the founding members of the Astorka Korzo '90 Theater. For the character of Vojnický in Čechov's play Ujo Váňa, he won the DOSKY award for the best male performance in 1996. In the theatrical performance Obchod na korze, he played the character of Anton Brtek, for which he won the Annual Prize of the Literary Fund in 2000. He was known for radio, television, dubbing and movies. He has been divorced, he has two adult sons. He died after more than a year of fighting lymph node cancer.
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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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Bryan Williams

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Bryan Christopher Williams (né Brooks; February 15, 1969), better known by his stage name Birdman (also known as Baby), is an American rapper and record executive. He is the co-founder and public face of Cash Money Records which he founded with his older brother Ronald "Slim" Williams in 1992. Birdman released his debut album in 2002, and has gone on to release four solo studio albums in total. Aside from his solo career, he is also a member of the hip-hop duo Big Tymers, along with producer Mannie Fresh. Along with his solo work and numerous releases with the Big Tymers, Birdman has released a collaboration album and numerous tracks with fellow rapper and protégé Lil Wayne, whom he discovered and took under his wing at age twelve. Birdman has also made his name by contributing to the making of YMCMB (Young Money Cash Money Billionaires), a combination of the former's "Cash Money" and Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment, formerly an imprint under the label. Birdman has also founded the project and hip hop supergroup Rich Gang in 2014, bringing initial attention to fellow Southern artists such as Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan. Description above from the Wikipedia article Birdman (rapper), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Angus MacInnes

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​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Angus MacInnes (born 27 October 1947) is a Canadian actor. He is most famous for his role as Gold Leader in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, and as former hockey great Jean "Rosey" LaRose in the comedy Strange Brew. He also appeared in Witness, as a corrupt policeman, and he is currently starring in BBC Scotland soap River City as Sonny. Description above from the Wikipedia article Angus MacInnes, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Charysse Tia Harper

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Charysse Tia Harper was born and raised in Oxnard, California. She graduated from the University of Southern California with Bachelor degrees in Cinema and Journalism. She also earned a Master’s in International Relations and Management & Leadership at Regent’s University London in England. Charysse is of Trinidadian descent and has focused three projects on topics of that culture: award-winning film, "The Other Side of Carnival" (2010), "T&T 50 in Fifteen" (2012), and "Panomundo: Part 1: The Evolution of the Steelpan" (2015). Her award-winning documentary, "12 Months" (2014), has been an official selection in various film festivals in North America, including the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and Europe. She is very passionate exploring other cultures. She has worked and lived in the United States, United Kingdom and Trinidad & Tobago. She is producing Not In Our Culture, a series about tribal weddings in Nigeria; making a short documentary to commemorate Newark’s 350th year anniversary entitled "Insurance: Putting Newark on the Map"; and in the post-production phase of "Panomundo Part 2: Pan Worldwide" (expected completion Oct. 2016). Charysse currently resides in New York City.
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Christine Baranski

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Christine Baranski, an acclaimed actor hailing from Buffalo, New York, has left an indelible mark on both stage and screen. Her illustrious career spans decades, characterized by her exceptional talent and versatility. Baranski's captivating performances in film, television, and theatre, including roles in "The Good Wife" and "Mamma Mia!," have earned her widespread recognition and critical acclaim. Renowned for her impeccable comedic timing and dramatic depth, she's garnered numerous accolades, showcasing her prowess in both drama and comedy. Baranski's enduring presence and dedication to her craft have cemented her as a revered figure in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with every role she embodies.
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Kim Bodnia

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Kim Bodnia (born 12 April 1965) is a Danish actor, writer, and director. He became widely known for his role as police detective Martin Rohde in the Scandinavian crime drama series The Bridge. He became internationally known for his lead role as drug dealer Frank in Nicolas Winding Refn's 1996 directorial debut Pusher. Today he is best known as Konstantin in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's 2018 BBC America spy thriller TV series Killing Eve. In 2009, Bodnia won the 62nd Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and in 2014 he won the Monte-Carlo Television Festival Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series. In 2019 he earned a British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Killing Eve.
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