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Henry Goodman was born on 23 April 1950 in Whitechapel, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Taking Woodstock (2009), The Saint (1997) and Private Parts (1997). He is married to Sue Parker. They have two children.

She was was born in London's East End, the daughter of a Russian immigrant family who settled in Britain at the turn of the century. During WWII she was evacuated to South Wales where Welsh choirs fascinated her and she remembers the miners harmonising which made her want to sing professionally. Her first engagement at 17 was at London's Stork Club where she sang Blues numbers. She got steady work in cabaret and on the variety circuit. Tiring of all the touring in 1956 she auditioned for and got a part in the production of 'The Threepenny Opera at the Royal Court which transferred to the Aldwych Theatre in the West End and then to New York. When that closed she got the offer of singing in a Hollywood night club but that was a disaster. She returned to New York broke and destitute then she got a message that London Television wanted to do a programme about her.She was then asked to record some songs for a new show called 'The Lily White Boys'which she stared in with Albert Finney at the Royal Court. After that she was cast as Nancy in 'Oliver' which she played in London and New York for 4 years earning the London Critics Award and a New York Tony Award nomination. She was, needless to say, disappointed at not getting the role in the film version. She returned to London for Lionel Bart's 'Maggie May' then made her film debut in 'The Fixer'

Gary Webster was born on 3 February 1964 in Whitechapel, London, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Family Affairs (1997), All Hail Harry Lauder and Minder (1979). He has been married to Wendy Turner-Webster since 21 March 1999. They have two children.

Fenella Fielding was born on 17 November 1927 in Whitechapel, London, England, UK. She was an actress and writer, known for Carry on Screaming! (1966), Guest House Paradiso (1999) and The Avengers (1961). She died on 11 September 2018 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.

A career of seven decades of snappy, irreverent one-liners put Henry "Henny" Youngman at the top of most comedians' list of favorite showmen. Born in London, England, and moving to the United States when he was a baby, Youngman started his professional career as a printer in a small store. Naturally funny, he moonlighted in show business as the leader of a band called the "Swanee Syncopaters." One night, the regular comedian didn't show up, and Youngman, who had tickled crowds with his jokes between musical sets, was asked to fill in. Some time later, established comedian Milton Berle stumbled upon Youngman's store and saw his "Comedy Cards," a series of one-line gags that he had printed and were sold in his store. Berle liked what he read, and a lifelong friendship developed. Youngman, despite all the jokes about his wife, had a happy marriage that only ended when Sadie died in 1987. She supported him for years during the lean times, and he was always quick to let others know of his gratitude and devotion to her. Youngman's big break came when he was booked on the popular Kate Smith radio show in 1937. Never really making it in films, his nightclub career soared. His trademark, rapid-fire one-liners, with violin in hand, put him in a league of his own. In the 1960s, he enjoyed renewed popularity after appearances on the hip Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967). Youngman wrote a number of books comprised of his short jokes. The comedic legend died in 1998 at the age of 92 of complications from the flu.

Damon Albarn was born in Whitechapel Hospital, London. He was the son of Keith (a former luminary of England's late-1960s psychedelic rock scene that yielded Soft Machine and others) and Hazel (a stage designer for Joan Littlewood's theatre company). Arriving in Colchester, Essex in the late '70s, the young Damon began studying music (the piano) and drama. He met Graham Coxon, guitar genius in Stanway Comprehensive School and they formed a group named 'Seymour' later changed to 'Blur', perhaps one of the greatest modern rock groups these days. Damon is the leadsinger of 'Blur' as well as writes songs and plays keybords. His witty, sarcastic lyrics are exquisitely combined with unique sounds, influenced by Beatles, Rolling stones, Kinks and Small Faces. He split with Justine Frischman, frontwoman of 'Elastica' in 1998. _Face (1997)_ is his debut film.

Heather Sears was born on 28 September 1935 in Whitechapel, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Story of Esther Costello (1957), Room at the Top (1958) and The Phantom of the Opera (1962). She was married to Anthony Masters. She died on 3 January 1994 in Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey, England, UK.

Velile Tshabalala was born on 24 January 1984 in Whitechapel, London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Utopia (2013), Doctor Who (2005) and Kerching! (2003).

During the 1st World War he was in the army and was picked on a lot by the sergeant Major. On being demobbed he told the Sgt major that he would have his revenge on him by using his name for his (Bud's) stage name, In 1906 he was a call boy at the Cambridge Theatre in London's East End, In 1923 being out of work he became a London taxi driver, Early in 1924 he got the offer of a job in Glasgow but having no money to get there he walked taking 3 weeks, In 1926 he wrote Underneath the Arches in a dressing room at a Derby theatre.In 1936 he won £2,000 on a 66 -1 winner at The Oaks

Monty Berman was a producer of popular action series for ITC in the 1960's and early 70's. He was born Nestor Montague Berman to Jewish parents in the poor Whitechapel district of London. After completing his education at the University College School, he joined the small Twickenham Studio as a camera assistant in 1922. Following a lengthy apprenticeship, he became a fully-fledged cinematographer with ABPC in 1935, but was able to secure assignments on just two films prior to the outbreak of World War II. During the war, he served in North Africa, Italy and Germany with the Eighth Army Film and Photographic Unit, forming a friendship with a fellow cameraman and amateur film maker named Robert S. Baker. Berman and Baker combined forces in 1948 to establish a production company for low-budget features, Tempean Films. In the course of the next thirteen years, Berman worked in the dual capacity of producer and cinematographer on more than thirty films, invariably shot on location in or around London and often featuring American stars in the twilight of their careers.

Most of their early endeavours were unambitious dramas or sub-film noir crime stories, which attracted neither critical attention, nor made much money. This began to change once Berman and Baker tapped into the horror market in an attempt to emulate the success of Hammer. Securing the services of writer Jimmy Sangster, they made several well-received films in the genre, including Blood of the Vampire (1958), The Crawling Eye (1958), Jack the Ripper (1959) (their biggest hit to date, which Berman also directed) and The Flesh and the Fiends (1960) (a variation on the Burke & Hare story). Aware of the economic potential of television, Berman concentrated exclusively on production after 1961. Having acquired the rights to Leslie Charteris's popular creation Simon Templar, Berman and Baker succeeded in securing finance via Lew Grade's ITC to produce The Saint (1962). Launching Roger Moore to stardom and endowed with a respectable budget of 30,000 pounds per episode, the series became one of the mega hits of the 60's and has long since acquired cult status.

After "The Saint", the Berman-Baker partnership came to an end. Berman subsequently worked as solo producer on another show, The Baron (1966), which worked on a similar premise, albeit with an American star. He then formed a new association with the writer Dennis Spooner, co-founding Scoton Productions in 1968. Based at Elstree, they created first The Champions (1968), a series about intelligence operatives with telepathic and various other extrasensory abilities. That was followed by two superior shows, Department S (1969) and My Partner the Ghost (1969), shot side-by-side at the same facilities, using the same crew, sets, props, and extras. Though economically made with much usage of stock footage and recycled scripts, both series fared even better over the years than at the time of their original release. One of the stars of the former, Peter Wyngarde, became something of a cult figure as the effete, but debonair adventurer/novelist Jason King. However, an attempt to centre a new spoof series based on his character proved unsuccessful and was let down by poor production values and unimaginative scripts. A subsequent endeavour, The Adventurer (1972), featuring another fading American star, Gene Barry, received an even cooler reception. As a result, Berman was unable to find further work in television. He subsequently retired from public life and refused steadfastly to give interviews or comment on his career for the remainder of his life.

Derek Sydney was awarded an Alexander Korda Scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. He went on to perform in hundreds of theater, film and video dramas. He retired in 1990 from the British Actors Equity. Mr. Sydney was a part-time resident of San Marcos and part-time resident of London. He was recently nominated as "Volunteer of the Year" by the Actors Alliance of San Diego and honored at the ATAR Awards 2000 by the San Diego Performing Arts League.

While most well known for being the front man of 90's British pop/rock group Let Loose, Wermerling is also an accomplished writer and producer. After Let Loose disbanded in 1996 due to creative differences, he went on to play keyboards and co-produce with a new band going by the name of Bottlefly, whose album was released in 2000.

Brendan Perry was born on 30 June 1959 in Whitechapel, London, England, UK. He is a composer and writer, known for The Mist (2007), Unfaithful (2002) and Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010).

Harry Terry was born on 6 December 1883 in Whitechapel, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Ring (1927), The Fugitive (1939) and Music Hall (1934). He was married to Mabel Victoria Haswell. He died in 1968 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England, UK.

Alma Cogan was born on 19 May 1932 in Whitechapel, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Tank 432 (2015), The End of the F***ing World (2017) and Dubbel-8 (2000). She died on 26 October 1966 in London, England, UK.

Stanley Black was one of Britain's most famous bandleaders and he composed the music for over 200 films. His albums of film themes sold in huge quantities in the UK, America, the Far East and New Zealand. His large concert orchestra also produced albums of symphonic suites of the works of Irving Berlin, Richard Rogers and Cole Porter.

Born in London in 1913 Black was a child prodigy and was already playing the piano at the age of 7. The BBC Concert Orchestra broadcast his first composition when he was just 12.

On leaving school he worked as a pianist arranger with various dance bands and light orchestras and by the time he was 18 he was working with American jazz musicians such as Benny Carter and Coleman Hawkins.

During World War 2 he served in the RAF as a bandleader and on being demobbed he composed music for many BBC radio shows such as Hi Gang, starring Bebe Daniel and Ben Lyon, Much Binding In The Marsh and The Goon Show.

Black began composing for films in 1938 and for the next 50 years was in constant demand. He was as happy scoring jaunty British comedies such as The Naked Truth (57) and Too Many Crooks (59) as he was with dramas such as The Long and The Short and The Tall (60) and Sparrows Can't Sing (62). In 1962 he received the Ivor Novello Award for the song Summer Holiday.

Among his most famous albums was Ethel's Riding High! with the film and Broadway legend Ethel Merman. His many honours included an OBE and in 1995 he was made Life President of the Celebrities Guild of Great Britain.

Sylvia Young was born on 18 September 1939 in Whitechapel, London, England, UK.

Philip Green was born on 19 July 1911 in Whitechapel, London, England, UK. He was a composer and actor, known for One for the Money (2012), All Night Long (1962) and Desert Mice (1959). He died on 6 October 1982 in Donnybrook, Dublin, Ireland.

Lee Doig was born in 1920 in Whitechapel, London, England, UK. Lee was an editor, known for Department S (1969), Secret Agent (1964) and UFO (1970). Lee was married to Betty May Wright. Lee died on 8 September 1996 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK.

Kaye Tendeter was born on 7 June 1909 in Whitechapel, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Fall of the House of Usher (1950). He died in 2006 in Hackney, London, England, UK.

Alan Conway was an English impersonator and former travel agent, best known for appearing in public as film director Stanley Kubrick in the 1990's. When knowledge of the scam reached Kubrick himself, he was apparently fascinated by the idea of having an alter ego. Alan Conway kept up the wining and dining till he was unmasked in a Vanity Fair article and went on to admit his deception on TV, in a series called "The Lying Game".

Cal McCord was born on 13 August 1904 in Whitechapel, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Armchair Theatre (1956), Never Take Candy from A Stranger (1960) and The Gangster Show: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (1972). He died on 24 September 1983 in Folkestone, Kent, England, UK.

Sarah Taylor was born on 20 May 1989 in Whitechapel, London, England.

Ben Sanderson is an actor who has appeared in ten low-budget short films, three commercials and various other media. His most high-profile credit is the series Our Town.

Since starting acting a year and a half ago, Ben has been very active in the industry, becoming a prolific actor within films. His role variation has seen him play a Titanic riveter, a dead brother, and an alcoholic considering euthanising his mother, as well as so much more.

Morris Sweden was born on 10 June 1911 in Whitechapel, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass (1948), Crock of Gold (1948) and Trilby (1947). He died on 26 November 1979 in Hillingdon, London, England, UK.