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C.L.R. James was born on 4 January 1901 in Tunapuna, St. George, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago. He was married to Selma James, Constance Webb and Juanita Young. He died on 31 May 1989 in Brixton, Lambeth, London, England, UK.- Avinash Kissoon was born on 15 March 1997 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. He is an actor, known for Aagman: The Arrival (2022).
- Rosa Cuthbert Guy (September 1, 1922 - June 3, 2012) was a Trinidad-born American writer who grew up in the New York metropolitan area. Her family had immigrated and she was orphaned when young. Raised in foster homes, she later was acclaimed for her books of fiction for adults and young people that stressed supportive relationships.
Guy lived and worked in New York City, where she was among the founders of the Harlem Writers Guild in 1950. It was highly influential in encouraging African-American writers to gain publication and had a high rate of success. Guy died of cancer on June 3, 2012. - Actor
- Editor
- Producer
Fidel Guerra was born on 16 April 1983 in Trinidad and Tobago. He is an actor and editor, known for Tomb (2016), Escape from Babylon (2013) and Beaumont Belles (2017).- Mavis D'Andrade was born on 27 September 1935 in D'Abadie, Trinidad and Tobago. She is an actress, known for Bones (2001).
- Ulric Cross was born on 1 May 1917 in Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]. He was married to Ann Cross. He died on 4 October 2013 in Trinidad.
- Actor
- Music Department
- Additional Crew
Russ Henderson was born on 7 January 1924 in Belmont, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago. He was an actor, known for Rock Around the World (1957), The Duchess of Duke Street (1976) and The Persuaders! (1971). He was married to Eve Rigby and Marie Musso. He died on 18 August 2015 in London, England, UK.- Claudia Jones was born on 21 February 1915 in Belmont, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. She died on 24 December 1964 in London, Greater London, England, UK.
- Altheia Jones-Lecointe was born on 9 January 1945 in Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago. She has been married to Eddie Lecointe since 1970. They have two children.
- Visual Effects
- Animation Department
- Additional Crew
Olun Riley was born in Cascade, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Olun is known for Big Hero 6 (2014), X-Men (2000) and The Core (2003).- Additional Crew
Andy Warner was born on January 31st 1984 in Port Of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. At age two his parents moved to the Caribbean Island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where they were from. He spent the next fourteen years of his life in St. Vincent. At age twelve Andy lost his mom to diabetes. At a young age, Andy discovered his love for story telling not, by writing, but by daydreaming events and stories making what's in his mind appear to be so real. A process which he later found out is an art form called filmmaking. In August of 2000, Andy moved with his sister to Seattle, WA. There he attended Shorecrest High school, but his stay there was very short, after being offered the opportunity to move to Lancaster, CA. Just 50 miles north of Los Angeles, in Lancaster, Andy lived with his aunt, uncle and his cousin. There he attended Quartz Hill high school as a junior and a senior.
With on-going aspirations on becoming a film/television director and producer, in 2002 he left High School to join the US Army (Fort Bragg, NC) this way he be able to get the necessary funds to finance his college degree in film. After serving two and a half years at Fort Bragg, NC, Andy migrated to new York City. He landed in New York City in 2004, where he began attending the Katharine Gibbs School. While at Gibbs Andy struggled his way through school emotionally after losing his father, to a stroke. He was eighty years old. Andy was twenty. At twenty he had lost both his mom and dad, all he had left was his dream and passion. After a tough battle with emotions he graduated with a degree in Film Production. Andy then went on to start his career as a promo/commercial produce and director at MTV Networks -VH1, after a successful internship in January 2006.- Heather Ali was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago.
- Samuel Selvon was born on 20 May 1923 in Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]. He was a writer, known for Pressure (1976), Centre Play (1973) and Merry-Go-Round (1963). He was married to Daroux, Althea Nesta and Persuad, Draupadi. He died on 16 April 1994 in Trinidad, West Indies.
- Kevin Jared Hosein was born on 6 September 1986 in Chaguanas, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago. Kevin Jared is a writer, known for The Wait Is So, So Long (2009).
- Onoh-Obasi Okey was born on 28 March 1995 in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Brian Withstandley was born in 1940 in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. He was an actor, known for Egression (2011), The Better Half (2011) and London's Burning (1988). He died on 2 December 2015 in the UK.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Born on the island of Trinidad and Tobago, Haydn moved to Brooklyn, New York at the age of 4. Attending elementary school PS 221, he forged a long lasting childhood friendship with director Ricardo Sean Thompson. After moving to Raleigh, North Carolina in 1994, Haydn worked on further developing his dance hall reggae skills by performing at various clubs, especially at the now defunct Tablou's, owned by the late actor Tab Thacker. In 2005 he was given a small role as a barbershop patron in A Message from Pops by director Edford Banuel Jr.. In 2009 one of his songs was used in the movie A Kiss of Chaos, by Ricardo Sean Thompson. He resides in Atlanta and is working on songs for soundtracks for upcoming independent films, as well as a music video.- Actor
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Sterling Betancourt was born on 1 March 1930 in Laventille, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago. He is an actor, known for Jools Holland: London Calling (2012), Notting Hill Carnival (2014) and The 1951 Festival of Britain: A Brave New World (2011).- Hubert Julian was born into a wealthy family -- his father was a plantation owner -- in Trinidad, West Indies, in 1897. His parents packed him off to boarding school in England, but at the outbreak of World War I he was sent to Canada, and entered the US in 1918. Having always been interested in aviation, he had developed a device that resembled a cross between a helicopter and a parachute and wanted to get a US patent for it. The patent was granted, but the device was never developed any further. While promoting this invention he was given flying lessons. In 1922 he entered the Long Island Air Show, and became the first African-American to parachute from a plane over New York City. In 1924 he announced his intention to fly from New York to Africa. He didn't get any farther than Flushing Bay, into which his plane crashed, but the attempt made him world-famous and resulted in his being dubbed "The Black Eagle".
For the next several years he made a living putting on airborne stunt shows. He made the acquaintance of a string of world leaders and celebrities, including Marcus Garvey and Ethiopian ruler Haile Selassie. He was even the personal pilot for the black religious leader Father Divine in 1932. He maintained his relationship with Selassie, to the extent that he was made a colonel in the Ethiopian Air Force and Military Governor of Ethiopia when that country was invaded by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini's forces in 1939. In 1940, when Finland was attacked by the Soviet Union, Julian flew to that country and was soon appointed a captain in the Finnish Air Force and placed in charge of a squadron of fighter planes that fought the Russians.
When the US entered World War II Julian joined the Army Air Corps and asked to be posted to a fighter unit, but the army considered him too old for combat duty and released him to take a job at the Ford Motor Co. aircraft plant in Willow Run, Michigan. When the war ended he was given a job by his old friend Haile Sealassie as president of Ethiopian Airlines. In the 1948 elections Julian worked for Democrat Harry S. Truman to get out the black vote, and was later sent by Truman to Berlin to investigate reports of discrimination against black US troops during the Berlin Airlift. He moved back to the US in 1951, buying an apartment building in New York City and becoming a registered arms dealer. In 1962 during the civil strife in the Congo, he was arrested by UN troops in Elisabethville on suspicion of trying to smuggle arms to his old friend, Katangan leader Moise Tshombe.
He dabbled briefly in the film business, producing two movies in conjunction with pioneer black filmmaker Oscar Micheaux: The Notorious Elinor Lee (1940) and Lying Lips (1939). He also got into the gold business, as a broker for foreign interests wanting to purchase US gold.
He died in New York City in 1983. - Errol Jones was born in 1923 in Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]. He was an actor, known for Bim (1974) and NBC Experiment in Television (1967). He died on 21 June 2010 in Cascade, Trinidad and Tobago.
- Actor
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Kentrick Patrick was born on 21 August 1935 in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, British West Indies. He was an actor and composer, known for Promising Young Woman (2020), Lynn + Lucy (2019) and Lolo (2015). He was married to Neseline. He died on 30 June 2023 in Jamaica.- Mervyn Dymally was born on 12 May 1926 in Cedros, Trinidad and Tobago. He died on 7 October 2012 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Mustapha Matura was born on 17 December 1939 in Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]. He was a writer, known for No Problem! (1983), Black Silk (1985) and Theatre Night (1985). He was married to Ingrid Selberg and Marian Walsh. He died on 29 October 2019 in the UK.
- Christopher Jordan was born on 23 December 1967 in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago. He is an actor, known for Push (2006) and The Other Side (2004).
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Duke of Iron was born on 22 November 1906 in Trinidad and Tobago. He is an actor, known for Calypso Joe (1957), The Web (1950) and Wild Indian (1948). He was previously married to Clarice Mc Dowall.- Pearl Primus was born on 29 November 1919 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. She was an actress, known for Great Performances: Dance in America (1976), All Star Revue (1950) and Floor Show (1948). She died on 29 October 1994 in New Rochelle, New York, USA.
- Franz Fridal was born on 25 January 1933 in Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]. He is an actor, known for Sea of Love (1989) and Tiger Claws (1992).
- Mark Dubarry was born on 12 January 1961 in Trinidad and Tobago. He died on 17 May 2014 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Actress
- Writer
- Producer
Frances De Lancey was fortunate to discover her broad love for the arts and have it supported at a young age, she sang, danced, acted and played the piano and steel pan but most of all she was very outspoken and creative.
In her high school years at the St François Girls' College she discovered her love for theatre and went on to complete a full Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts at the University of the West Indies. There she fine tuned her gifts and developed her keen directors eye and playwrights craft, writing and directing her first musical in 2014.
Her love for the stage expanded to screen work as she went on to become trained in screen acting, being casted for her first international movie roll in the feature film 'Girlfriends Getaway' in 2014 and she will be featured in releases such as "Stolen" "The Witness" "Scandalous" "Pendulum" and "The Apartment" in July 2015.
Honing her craft is a never ending journey for her as she continues to build her legacy as an artist, both in practice and theory as she pursues her Master of Arts in Cultural Studies.
In December 2015 she has been selected to attend the ARTS Showcase in Orlando Florida where she will be participating in TV Acting, Cold Reads, Monologues, Commercials, Improvisation and Print Photography.- Sunil Y. Ramjitsingh was born on 2 December 1976 in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago. He is an actor, known for The Hummingbird Tree (1992). He has been married to Kelly Dingoor since 15 June 2018. He was previously married to Rhona Mandool-Ramjitsingh.
- Born in Trinidad and raised in New York City, Nikki's artistic soul breathes life into her dance, choreography, art, and acting. Her passion for life and her adventurous spirit are brought together for her need to understand the world around her. Nikki's work expresses the human experience in it's most raw, brilliant, honest form.
- Yseult Bridges was born on 20 April 1888 in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Yseult was a writer, known for ITV Play of the Week (1955). Yseult was married to Michael Conway Montagu Bridges and Alfred Moore Low. Yseult died on 2 August 1971 in Rye, Sussex, England, UK.
- Hasely Crawford was born on 16 August 1950 in Marabella, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago.
- Brandon Bailey was born on 5 November 1932 in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago. He died on 9 October 2013.
- Learie Constantine was born on 21 September 1901 in Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]. He died on 1 July 1971 in Hampstead, London, England, UK.
- Denise Plummer was born on 8 November 1953 in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago. She was married to Patrick Boocock. She died on 27 August 2023 in Trinidad.
- Althea McNish was born on 15 May 1924 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. She was married to John Weiss . She died on 16 April 2020 in London, England, UK.
- Sandra Des Vignes-Millington was born on 10 December 1957 in East Dry River, Trinidad and Tobago. She died on 28 January 2021 in Mount Hope, Trinidad and Tobago.
- Asha Rampat was born on 5 February 1998 in Trinidad and Tobago. She is an actress, known for The Gate (2017).
- Editor
- Actor
- Visual Effects
Riel Phillips was born in Trinidad and Tobago on May 19th, 1985. His nickname Flash, was given to him by the creatives at Von Dutch while working on their current website. His passion for editing came in high school when he was first asked to edit a montage of clips for the school talent show. Riel has progressively grown to be a true artist by using every tool to his disposal. Whether it be constructing a story with Final Cut, or creating a title sequence with After Effects, Riel's constant persistence and ingenuity helps him create a truly unique product.- Writer
- Producer
John La Rose was born on 27 December 1927 in Arima, St. George, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago. He was a writer and producer, known for The Mangrove Nine (1973), Full House (1972) and Viewpoint (1959). He was married to Irma Hilaire. He died on 28 February 2006 in Islington, London, England, UK.- Max Cherrie was born in September 1929 in Trinidad and Tobago. He is an actor, known for Solo for Canary (1958).
- Lalonde Gordon was born on 25 November 1988 in Lowlands, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago.
- Ian Bishop was born on 24 October 1967 in Belmont, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago.
- Writer
- Director
- Cinematographer
Daniel Mall is a Trinidad & Tobago born director, editor, and DP. He is known for Noisy Silence (2013), The Blind Traveler (2013), and A Killer Diagnosis (2014).
Self taught from an early age, Daniel always had a passion for creating things with his camera, often using friends or family members as his cast and crew. Although graduating in 2015 with a degree in the social sciences from the University of South Florida, Daniel honed many of his creative skills during this time. From short films to music videos, he left no opportunity to learn and collaborate with other creators unturned.
If you'd like to book or work with Daniel on your next shoot, you can find him on Instagram @danielxmall.- Soundtrack
Black Stalin was born on 23 September 1941 in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, British West Indies. He was married to Patsy. He died on 28 December 2022 in San Fernando, Trinidad.- Kaylon Alexis was born in Trinidad and Tobago, the home of Steelpan, Calypso, and Soca. He is the eldest of three children. His parents, Kathon Alexis and Annalie Jury-Alexis, are responsible for surrounding him with the creative environment that was needed to propel his musical abilities. At a young age, he showed interest in music, and over time, this interest grew into what it is today. Kaylon enjoys composing, adapting, and arranging music in a variety of genres. Additionally, his main instrument is the Steelpan, which is indigenous to the island where he is from. Kaylon's dream is to share his music and culture with the world, not for fame but for the emotional connections it may bring. Film composing has recently caught his ear, and he hopes to contribute to the film industry significantly in the future.
- Reshma Freeman was born in Siparia, Trinidad. She started acting was she was 14 years old and worked at a grocery store as a bag girl to pay for acting classes. When she graduated high school, she moved to New York City to perform in plays, including a couple Off Off Broadway plays. She then moved to Los Angeles, CA a year later to pursue films. She did a film in 2005, "Transit," under the stage name Carrie Wallace. She also worked with the same director on his next film,"The River: Legend of La Llorona," in 2006. She's been performing and training in theatre with a wonderful coach and director, Gregory Bach.
- Keshorn Walcott was born on 2 April 1993 in Trinidad and Tobago.
- John has been a prime-time anchor for 17 years for Bloomberg Television, presenting in the U.S., Europe and Asia, where he also interviewed world leaders in industry and politics. John is also an in-demand conference moderator/speaker, having chaired numerous panels at conferences across Asia and Europe, including the World Economic Forum in Davos and the politically-charged EU, IMF and OPEC meetings. John's career has propelled him to the heart of the business community, where he's established a strong rapport with Fortune 500 CEOs and developed a very healthy network of contacts across media, business, film, finance and politics. John's exclusive, news-breaking interviews with General Electric's Jack Welch and BP's Lord Browne won him Bloomberg's sole nominations for the U.K. Business Journalist of the Year award. As a writer, his work featured regularly on the Bloomberg newswire and in publications around the world, including the IHT, Financial Times and Business Week.
John graduated from the University of London with a Bachelor's Degree in English & Classics. He moved to Hong Kong from London in October 2010.