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- Joseph Santley Jr. was born on 1 May 1918 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor. He was married to Alice Paula Sterling. He died on 22 February 2016 in Duncan, Oklahoma, USA.
- Director
- Actress
- Writer
Lucia Taveras was born in San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic. She was a director and actress, known for Tierra de los Montero and Buga (2018). She died on 17 January 2022 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.- Art Department
- Producer
Lisa Devlin was born on 12 January 1953 in San Francisco, California, USA. She was a producer, known for Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), James and the Giant Peach (1996) and Made in America (1993). She died on 16 November 2013 in Oakland, California, USA.- Kevin M. Moore was born on 29 December 1959 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is an actor, known for The Voyeur (1997).
- Bill Kenney was born on 20 January 1955 in San Francisco, California, USA.
- Wally Judnich was born on 24 January 1916 in San Francisco, California, USA.
- Barbara Stauffacher Solomon was born on 5 December 1928 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was married to Dan Solomon and Frank Stauffacher. He died on 7 May 2024 in San Francisco, California, USA.
- W.O. McGeehan was born on 22 November 1879 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was a writer, known for The Quarterback (1926). He died on 29 November 1933 in Brunswick, Georgia, USA.
- Diggins attended St. Mary's College High School in Berkeley for one year and began amateur boxing. By 1920 had become very well-known in boxing circles around San Francisco. He began his profession as a lightweight boxer in January of 1921. He fought against some of the greats of the day: Dick Hoppe, Charlie Sullivan, Gene Watson, Earl Force, Eddie White and Jack Stahl. In July of 1921 he started boxing in Oakland where he boxed against Eddie Landon, Tommy Cello, Johnny Nunes and Harry Eagles. In 1924, Diggins moved to Los Angeles and broke his hand in a fight forcing him to leave boxing for a time. He'd just returned to boxing when was stabbed in a brawl with Charles Meehan, a bootlegger, at the Hollywood Crescent Athletic Club. Witnesses were Diggins' wife Marion a script writer, Meehan's wife Irene Dalton an actress, Jack Wagner a screenplay writer and actors Jimmy Sinclair, Billy James and Lloyd Hamilton. In all, nine people were taken in for questioning following the incident. Diggins and Meehan were drunk at the time the fight broke out. Meehan sustained slight injuries but Diggins died shortly after a knife wound above the heart - he died in the arms of screen comedian Lloyd Hamilton. Diggins funeral was handled by the Catholic Film Guild of Hollywood where he was a member.
- Steve Sewell was born on 2 April 1963 in San Francisco, California, USA.
- Patrick Hunter was born on 24 October 1964 in San Francisco, California, USA.
- A San Franciscan since birth, Robert Fair first started his culinary endeavors at the young age of 8 years old. Growing up in an Italian-Irish family, working with food and wine was just part of the daily docket. Half way through college in San Diego, Robert soon realized that his professional future didn't lie in the books of his classrooms, but rather in the sauté pans of his dinner parties.
After graduating from the California Culinary Academy, he found a calling in the area of recipe development. He won the CCA Iron Chef Competition in 2000, and went on to work in some of the Bay Area's top fine dining establishments. Following a burgeoning desire to teach, Chef Robert took an instructor position in Scottsdale, Arizona as the Culinary Director for the gourmet culinary company, Sur La Table.
During his classes at Sur La Table, Chef Robert quickly picked up on the constant complaints of his female students and their culinary- incompetent significant others. Realizing that this was a win-win situation for both Men and Women, he set out to teach his fellow guys incredibly easy recipes that were sure to impress.
Now back in California, Robert has introduced his new interactive web site, in which he teaches guys how to "Fake it Like Pro" in order to woo their women in the kitchen. - Klee Wiggins was born on February 24 in San Francisco, California, USA. She is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actress, known for Laps (2016), Laps (2011) and Thugs, the Musical! (2011). In addition to acting she is a well known stand-up comedian and writer known for her many contributions to Collider video, Comics on Comics, This Is Rad!, as well as her appearances as both a panelist and moderator at San Diego Comic Con, Stan Lee Comic Con and WonderCon among others.
- Art Department
- Art Director
- Actor
Garrett Lowe was born on 28 March 1968 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is an art director and actor, known for Terminator Genisys (2015), San Andreas (2015) and The Five-Year Engagement (2012).- Sound Department
- Additional Crew
- Actor
Richard Thornsberry was born on 10 May 1980 in San Francisco, USA. He is an actor, known for Abominable (2006), The Beat (2003) and The Ceremony (2008).- Writer
- Producer
Isaiah Dufort was born on 21 October 1981 in San Francisco, California, USA. Isaiah is a writer and producer, known for Silent Anna (2010), Leftovers (2010) and Intermissions (2006).- Additional Crew
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Gary Mui was born on 14 July 1960 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is an assistant director, known for Pleasantville (1998), The Crow: Wicked Prayer (2005) and Faith and the Water Dog (2000).- Mike Norris was born on 19 March 1955 in San Francisco, California, USA.
- Editorial Department
Chris Locke was born on 31 October 1984 in San Francisco, California, USA. Chris is known for Hellevator (2015), Coach Charming (2015) and If You Really Knew Me (2010).- Actor
- Composer
- Music Department
Mark Eitzel was born on 30 January 1959 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for No Easy Way (1996), In This Short Life (2005) and American Music Club: Can You Help Me? (1994).- Additional Crew
Fahren Feingold was born on 19 September 1980 in San Francisco, California, USA. Fahren is known for The World of Stainboy (2000). Fahren died on 26 September 2023 in the USA.- Sandra Howard was born on 11 September 1952 in San Francisco, California, USA. She died on 21 April 1975 in San Jose, California, USA.
- Actor
- Editor
- Editorial Department
Arthur Tavares was born on 10 January 1884 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor and editor, known for Charing Cross Road (1936), The Good-Bye Kiss (1928) and Single Wives (1924). He died on 27 May 1954 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actress
- Producer
Cookie Dough was born on 8 November 1963 in San Francisco, California, USA. She was an actress and producer, known for Creepy KOFY Movie Time (2008), Devious, Inc. (2009) and Evil Deeds (2006). She died on 29 January 2015 in San Francisco, California, USA.- Charles Sumner Williams was born on 20 July 1889 in San Francisco, California, USA. Charles Sumner is known for When Love Is King (1916), Kidnapped (1917) and Chris and His Wonderful Lamp (1917).
- Actor
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
A native to the San Francisco Bay Area, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in literature and writing from California State University San Marcos. Most previously, he was the lead singer to an east Los Angeles garage band with a handful of residencies at the 'Whiskey A Go-Go' on Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood.- Editorial Department
- Editor
Daniel Belmour was born on 15 June 1954 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an editor, known for Get Smart (1995), The Spirit of '76 (1990) and Profiler (1996). He died on 20 September 2017 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.- Dash Longe was born on 27 June 1985 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Winter's Wind (2012), Light the Wick (2010) and One for the Road (2011). He has been married to Alexandra Taft since 17 August 2013. They have two children.
- Lucy Kee was born on 1 October 1981 in San Francisco, California, USA. She is an actress, known for The Legend of Dragoon (1999) and Dead or Alive 2 (2000).
- Producer
- Special Effects
- Art Department
Jamie High was born on 11 December 1963 in San Francisco, California, USA. She is a producer, known for Ballad of the Late Night Ride, Atop First Sergeant's Hill: Remembering Those Who Gave All and Auditory Malfunction (2017).- Joe DeMaestri was born on 9 December 1928 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was married to Margot Jehly. He died on 26 August 2016 in Novato, California, USA.
- Cynthia Kelly was born on 19 October 1933 in San Francisco, California, USA. Cynthia was married to Joseph Ignatius Kelly. Cynthia died on 29 March 2015 in San Francisco, California, USA.
- Editor
- Editorial Department
- Additional Crew
John Gehrke was born in San Francisco, California, USA. John is an editor, known for Robomorpher (2008), Do No Harm (2009) and Attack of the Giant Brits (2006).- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Chris Carlin was born on 19 April 1989 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is an actor and director, known for The Watermelon Betrothal (2013) and Gang Stalking (2020).- Camera and Electrical Department
- Art Department
- Additional Crew
Gary Sauer was born on 23 September 1962 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is known for Rat Race (2001), Pearl Harbor (2001) and The Mexican (2001).- Ramón Vera was born on 29 November 1964 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is an actor, known for The Knight in Glass Armor (2001).
- Bayan Lewis was born on 25 February 1942 in San Francisco, California, USA.
- Transportation Department
Christopher J. Summerell was born on 13 December 1938 in San Francisco, California, USA. Christopher J. is known for Young Guns II (1990). Christopher J. was married to Wanda. Christopher J. died on 19 August 2011 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Aileen O'Brien was born on 4 January 1913 in San Francisco, California, USA. She was a writer, known for Castillo de naipes (1943). She died on 30 October 2000 in Germany.
- Marion Falconer Pontacq was a nationally renowned swimmer and was National Backstroke champion in 1939 and a member of the 1940 United States Olympic Swim Team. She was born in San Francisco, California to John and Sarah Falconer in 1920. Marion grew up in SF and moved to Millbrae, California, with her husband Peter L. Pontacq and lived there the remainder of her life.
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Paul Katami was born on 16 September 1972 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Rapid Guy Movement (2004), First Kiss (2002) and Down the P.C.H. (2006).- Cathleen Calhoun was born on 1 July 1894 in San Francisco, California, USA. She was an actress, known for A Fighting Heart (1924), What Happened to Father (1927) and Fight and Win (1924). She died in 1956 in San Diego, California, USA.
- Editorial Department
Jennifer Stovell was born on 31 July 1961 in San Francisco, California, USA. She is known for Strangers in Paradise (1984), Vegas in Space (1991) and Creature (1985).- Roger Ruzek was born on 17 December 1960 in San Francisco, California, USA.
- Dan Poynter was born in 1938 in San Francisco, California, USA. He died on 1 November 2015 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
- Dennis Ross was born on 26 November 1948 in San Francisco, California, USA.
- American novelist and historian Charles Caldwell Dobie was born in San Francisco, CA, in 1881. He had to drop out of grammar school at age 14 because of his father's death. He took a job as an office boy in an insurance company, and stayed with that company until 1915, when he began to make enough money from his writing to devote his full time to it.
The majority of his work is about or set in his home town of San Francisco, where he spent his entire life (he never married). Both his fiction and non-fiction about his beloved city has been praised as "smooth" and "deftly written" by such literary figures as Carey McWilliams.
Dobie died in San Francisco on January 11, 1943. - Vicki Draves was born on 31 December 1924 in San Francisco, California, USA. She was married to Lyle Draves. She died on 11 April 2010 in Palm Springs, California, USA.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Editorial Department
Matt Mefford was born on 14 October 1975 in San Francisco, California, USA. Matt is known for Get Him to the Greek (2010), African Gothic (2013) and The Young and the Restless (1973).- Fred Ross was an agitator and educator that inspired people of all races to overcome despair and fear. Ross was a pioneer for racial and economic justice. He organized "Dust Bowl" refugees that John Steinbeck wrote about.
In the 1950's, he inspired both Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. He leaves a long legacy of advocacy.