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- Ricky Donnell Ross, a k a "Freeway Rick," was a drug kingpin in the 1980s in South Central Los Angeles, supplying cocaine to other parts of the country. In the course of his rise, prosecutors estimated Ross exported several tons of cocaine nationally and made more than $600 million in the process.
Ross dropped out of Dorsey High School in Los Angeles his senior year. He played for the tennis team, but, because he was illiterate, was unable to get a scholarship to attend college.
In 1996, Ross was sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of selling 100 kilograms of cocaine to a federal agent. The same year, a series of articles published by the San Jose Mercury News and written by Gary Webb exposed the connection between Ross's main cocaine source and the CIA as part of the Nicaraguan Contras scandal that funded the rebels.
Because of a legal technicality, the U.S. federal court of appeals reduced Ross's life sentence to 20 years and he was released from prison in 2010.
Ross, who has since reformed, lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children, speaking to high school students and community groups of staying away from drugs. - Producer
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A.M. Rathnam was born on 4 April 1960. He is a producer and writer, known for Indian (1996), Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) and Peddarikam (1992).- Aaron Baker is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder.
Aaron was born in Marina Del Rey, California, USA. His bodybuilding career began in the '80s. As a relatively young man flashed at competitions: 1981 Junior Mr USA - AAU, Light-HeavyWeight, where he placed fifth positions. Aaron was initially with the WBF, who had the character nickname 'Dark Angel'. He could not use the nickname 'Batman' because of legal ramifications. The WBF failed. Aaron come into the IFBB with what he considers a black eye, from a rival league which was the WBF. He left that because of that, the judges during his bodybuilding career have penalized him, thus scoring him lower than he deserved.
After the 1998 Mr. Olympia, Aaron retired from bodybuilding. In subsequent years, has appeared in many national and international competitions. He gained the Top Ten placement in the Mr. Olympia 1995 (9th place). Aaron stopped practicing professional bodybuilding in 1998 to once again return in 2003 during the competition Ironman Pro Invitational where he took eighth place. - Aaron Broten was born on 14 November 1960 in Roseau, Minnesota, USA. He is an actor, known for Hockeytown (2011). He is married to Mary Jane Broten. They have three children.
- Aaron Dugger was born on 9 August 1960 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Fame (1980) and She's Gotta Have It (1986). He died on 26 May 1989 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
- Aaron Houseman was born on 22 July 1960. He is an actor, known for Iron Will (1994).
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Aaron Jay Kernis was born on 15 January 1960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Aaron Jay is a composer, known for One Last Dance (2003), My Mother's Smile (2002) and Les chemins immobiles (2006).- Aaron Scott Bernard was born on 1 November 1960 in Culver City, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Invaders from Mars (1986), Tag: The Assassination Game (1982) and Hardcastle and McCormick (1983).
- Aaron Tatmon was born on 24 October 1960 in Berkeley, California, USA. He was previously married to Antoinette Suttice and Saratha Hill.
- Aashif Sheikh was born on 11 November 1960 in New Delhi, Delhi, India. He is an actor, known for Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai (2015), Karan Arjun (1995) and Auzaar (1997).
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Imposingly large, 6' 2" Abdel Qissi was born in Morocco on 20 January 1960 and he is best known for playing some of the leading bad guys to Jean-Claude Van Damme.
He grew up in Brussels, where he was trained in boxing at sports center in Ixelles, there he also met Jean-Claude Van Damme. Van Damme, Abdel and his younger brother Michel Qissi (later best known as another Van Damme bad guy - Tong Po in "Kickboxer") and traveled to Los Angeles to begin a movie career.
Abdel debuted as monstrous fighter Attila in Lionheart (1990) and from that moment he was besides Van Damme in two more films, The Quest (1996), perhaps the best known film with Damme, where Abdel played the Mongolian fighter, also opposite Roger Moore, James Remar and Janet Gunn, and The Order (2001), this time in smaller role of big Arab on market place, opposite Charlton Heston and Brian Thompson. Other films that Abdel appeared are Shadow Boxing (1993) and Silver Tears (2007).- Actor
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Abdel-Hafed Benotman was born on 3 September 1960 in Paris, France. He was an actor and writer, known for Fevers (2013), Mordre (2008) and Carrément à l'Ouest (2001). He died on 20 February 2015 in Paris, France.- Writer
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Abdellatif Kechiche was born on 7 December 1960 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is a writer and director, known for Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013), Games of Love and Chance (2003) and Poetical Refugee (2000).- Abdul Khaliq Al-Mukhtar was born on 7 May 1960 in Iraq. He was an actor, known for Theyab Al-Lail (1992), A Man Above Suspicion (2000) and Manawi Al Basha (2000). He died on 9 February 2009 in Syria.
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Abigail E. Disney is an Emmy-winning director and producer, philanthropist and the CEO and president of Fork Films. An active supporter of peacebuilding, she is passionate about advancing women's roles in the public sphere. Abigail's films and series focus on social issues and spotlight extraordinary people who speak truth to power.
Having grown up in a family of filmmakers, Abigail turned to documentaries when inspired to tell the story of a brave group of women who used nonviolent protests and sex strikes to bring an end to Liberia's long civil war. She and renowned filmmaker Gini Reticker made the widely acclaimed Pray the Devil Back to Hell, which is broadly credited with highlighting the achievements of Leymah Gbowee, who received a Nobel Peace Prize in 2011. Abigail and Gini went on to found Fork Films, which is known for making and funding high profile, critically acclaimed documentaries that are seen on PBS, Netflix, HBO and other major outlets.
In addition to producing original films, Fork Films awards grants to non-fiction films that promote peacebuilding, human rights and social justice with a particular emphasis on projects with women behind or in front of the camera. As of June 2017, Fork Films has awarded over $4 million to 90 documentaries including Cameraperson, Trapped, 1971, The Mask You Live In, Citizen Koch, Hot Girls Wanted, The Invisible War, and Sun Come Up. Fork Films grantees have premiered at top tier film festivals, won major awards and moved the needle on important social issues.
In 2009, Abigail founded Peace is Loud, a nonprofit that inspires action through media and live events that spotlight women leaders on the frontline of peacebuilding worldwide.
Abigail's directorial debut, Emmy-winning The Armor of Light, co-directed by Kathleen Hughes, premiered at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival. The film follows Reverend Rob Schenck, an Evangelical minister, and Lucy McBath, the mother of a teenage shooting victim, who ask, is it possible to be both pro-gun and pro-life? Peace is Loud led the outreach and engagement campaign for The Armor of Light to restore a moral, ethical, and theological framework to the conversation about gun violence in America. The campaign has initiated and supported dialogue with faith leaders and communities around the country, reaching out beyond the documentary film community to target dozens of conservative evangelical influencers.
In 2012, along with Pamela Hogan and Gini Reticker, Abigail created and executive produced the first-of-its-kind series for PBS- Women, War, & Peace. The five-part series looked at women in modern war as active agents for peace and positive change makers in their communities. It garnered the Overseas Press Club's Edward R. Murrow Award, a Gracie Award, and a Television Academy Honor. Season II of the series is currently in production.
Abigail also recently executive produced the Fork Films original production The Trials of Spring, a major multiplatform project that tells the stories of nine women on the front lines of change in the MENA region.
Abigail is the recipient of numerous awards including an honor by the International Women's Media Foundation for advancing women's issues and peace initiatives; IDA's Amicus Award, The International Advocate for Peace Award, presented by Cardozo Law School; and the Epic Award presented by The White House Project.
Disney received her Bachelor's degree from Yale University, her Master's degree from Stanford University and her Doctorate from Columbia University. She is a mother of four.- Animation Department
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Achiu So was born on 14 February 1960 in the USA. Achiu is an assistant director, known for What a Cartoon! (1995), Howl (2010) and The Pirates of Dark Water (1991).- Adam was born on 1 May 1960 in Israel. He is an actor, known for Hakosem! (1994), Three (2023) and Jobless Nimrod (2010).
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Adam Bernstein began his career as an animator, and at age 26 produced the first original programming for the Nickelodeon Network. He went on to direct over seventy music videos, including "Love Shack" for the B-52's, "Hey Ladies" for the Beastie Boys and "Baby's Got Back" for Sir Mix a Lot. In addition to the pilots for "Fargo" "30 Rock" "Scrubs" "Alpha House" and "Strangers with Candy," Adam has directed multiple episodes of "Oz" and "Breaking Bad." He is the recipient of a Golden Globe (Fargo) an Emmy Award (30 Rock), an MTV Award (Love Shack), a Peabody Award (Homicide - Life on the Street), and a Good Citizenship Medal from the Daughters of the American Revolution (1973). He lives in New York City with his wife, the actress Jessica Hecht.- Actor
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He was born to Brian and Jo Clayton. His siblings are Sarah Jane and Sebastian Clayton - who maintains a website for him. Adam lived in Kenya for a short time when he was around two years old. He moved to Ireland when he was five. His father was a pilot for the airlines. Adam's mother was friends with Edge's mother. Adam was sent to boarding school and was expelled, whereupon he was sent to a school in Dublin - a progressive school because it was nondenominational - he met Paul Hewson aka Bono.- Actor
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Adam Heller was born on 8 June 1960 in Englewood, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor, known for The Good Fight (2017), Victor/Victoria (1995) and FBI (2018).- Cinematographer
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Adam Kimmel was born on 14 October 1960 in New York, USA. He is a cinematographer and actor, known for Jesus' Son (1999), Capote (2005) and Lars and the Real Girl (2007).- Adam Lingner was born on 2 November 1960 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
- Adam Maxwell was born on 28 January 1960 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He is an actor, known for Best Friends (2004), The Bill (1984) and Shiner (2000).
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Adam Oliensis was born on 22 March 1960 in Passaic, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The Pompatus of Love (1995), The Equalizer (1985) and Law & Order (1990).- Adam Schiff was born on 22 June 1960 in Framingham, Massachusetts, USA. He has been married to Eve Sanderson since 19 February 1995. They have two children.
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Adam Sikora was born on 3 May 1960 in Mikolów, Slaskie, Poland. He is a cinematographer and director, known for Boze Cialo (2006), Essential Killing (2010) and Autsajder (2018).- Costume and Wardrobe Department
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Adam Smith was born on 5 November 1960 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is known for Total Recall (2012), The Incredible Hulk (2008) and Suicide Squad (2016).- Producer
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Addison Cresswell was born on 28 June 1960 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK. He was a producer and director, known for Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001), Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow (2009) and Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live (2010). He was married to Shelley. He died on 23 December 2013 in London, England, UK.- Actor
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Adrian Galley was born on 3 February 1960 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is an actor and writer, known for Escape Room (2019), The Red Sea Diving Resort (2019) and The Deal (2008).- Adrian Paduraru is a Romanian film and theater actor .He was born on April 17, 1960 in Iasi, Romania. He graduated from Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1984.In 1983, he plays first role in the movie Misterele Bucurestilor . Other notable roles in Declaratie de dragoste (1985), Comrade Detective (2017), The Secret of the Secret Weapon (1988) . Play on the stage of the theater "Elisabeta'' in Bucharest.He was married with Georgeta Burdujan.He has two children,Maria Cristina and Andrei Cristian .
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Adriana Altaras was born in Zagreb (Croatia) and grew up in Italy and Germany. After graduating from High School she studied at Berlin's Academy of Dramatic Arts. She completed her studies at the New York University. Adriana Altaras is co-founder of Berlin's most important off-theater, the Theater zum West lichen Stadthirschen, where she worked as actress, director, and author for several years. Her performances include 'Der Frosch' (Achternbusch), 'Die Nächte der Cabiria' (after Fellini), 'Clara S.' (Jelinek), 'Sommernachtstraum' (Shakespeare), the original performance of Matthias Zschokke's 'Elefanten können nicht' and the first German performance of Leona Carrington's 'Penelope'. Further, Ms. Altaras played at the Maxim-Gorki-Theater and the Freie Volksbühne in Berlin, and at the city theaters in Basel, Constance, and Stuttgart. She wrote a solo piece, 'Jonteff', that she performed in Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Brazil. Adriana Altaras has directed plays at the College of Hearts in Berlin ('Der letzte Waschgang'), at Berlin's Academy of Dramatic Arts ('Schlag nach bei Shakespeare'), at the Landestheater Neustrelitz ('Marry Me a Little'), the Berliner Ensemble ('Was gibts Neues vom Krieg', original performance), the Theater tri-Bühne in Stuttgart ('Die Hose'), and several times at the Neuköllner Oper in Berlin ('Frau Parker kann nicht schlafen, Liebestrank'), were she last staged the operas 'La sorella amante' and 'Tom Jones'. Ms. Altaras' current mise en scène is a German version of the 'Vagina Monologues'. Released in summer 2001, the production is currently being resumed due to its big success. In 2002 she directed a production of 'Women' at Berlin's Gorki Theater, Her latest work as a director is 'Hyp 'OP', scenes about and with the participation of hyperactive children. Besides working on and for the stage, Adriana Altaras frequently appears in TV and cinema films. These include 'Dorado One Way', 'Der Philosoph', 'Sieben Frauen', 'Das Kondom des Grauens', 'Love Is Around', 'Liebling Kreuzberg, 'Siebenstein', 'Top Cops', 'Cornelius hilft', 'Wolffs Revier', 'Tatort, 'Schimanski', 'Das 'Gesetz der Serie', 'Apocalypso', 'Happy Birthday', 'Paradiso', 'Kalt ist der Abendhauch', 'Rot und Blau', 'Der Puppengräber', 'Geschlecht weiblich', 'Alles auf Zucker', 'Mein Führer', 'Schliemann und Sophia', 'Prinz Edouard', 'Max Minsky und ich' and 'Der Vollidiot'. Moreover, Ms. Altaras teaches Musical at Berlin's Academy of Arts, and works as an interviewer for the Shoa Foundation. In 1988 Ms. Altaras was awarded with the German Film Award, and she received the Theater Award of Northrhine-Westfalia in 1993. She belonged to the ensemble awarded with the Actors Award (Silver Bear) of Berlin's Film Festival for Rudolf Thome's "Paradiso" in 2000.- Adriana Vega was born on 25 February 1960 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain. She is an actress, known for La masajista vocacional (1981), Vicious and Nude (1980) and The Sex Sense (1981).
- Adriano Aguzzi was born on 1 December 1960 in Pavia, Italy.
- Adriena Bartosová was born on 12 April 1960 in Kosice, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]. She is a composer, known for Sleeping Beauty (1991).
- Adrián Campos was born on 17 June 1960 in Alcira, València, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. He died on 27 January 2021 in Spain.
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Adrián Iaies was born on 4 November 1960 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is a composer and actor, known for To Fool a Thief (2013), Regresados (2007) and Donde cae el sol (2002).- Costume Designer
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Aenne Plaumann was born on 11 March 1960. She is a costume designer, known for Good Bye Lenin! (2003), Ten Minutes Older: The Cello (2002) and Labyrinth of Lies (2014).- Actor
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Aeron Macintyre was born on 6 December 1960 in Panama City, Florida, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988), Nominated (2010) and One El Camino (2018).- Agata Siecinska was born on 6 November 1960. She is an actress, known for Doktor Judym (1975), Koniec wakacji (1975) and Stawiam na Tolka Banana (1973).
- Agnes Jongerius was born on 4 November 1960 in De Meern, Utrecht, Netherlands.
- Agnete Gullestad Haaland is a Norwegian actress, of both film / TV and theater. Norwegian and international. She is also a director of theater.
She has had roles in such theater plays as Ibsen's "Dollhouse" and "The Wizard of Oz". In 1998 and 2006 she played the role of Nora in Ibsen's "A Doll's House" at the National Theater in Beijing, China.
She is the leader of the Norwegian Federation of Actors and was in 2008 elected President of The International Federation of actors (FIA)
She is married to Norwegian journalist Erling Borgen (1991 - ) - Agnieszka Paszkowska was born on 4 July 1960 in Lublin, Lubelskie, Poland. She was an actress, known for Strazacy (2015), A Few People, a Little Time (2005) and M jak milosc (2000). She died on 23 November 2017 in Konstancin-Jeziorna, Mazowieckie, Poland.
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Agnès Soral was born on 8 June 1960 in Aix-Les-Bains, France. She is an actress and director, known for So Long, Stooge (1983), Maigret (1991) and In a Wild Moment (1977).- Aguri Suzuki was born on 8 September 1960 in Tokyo, Japan.
- Ahmed Aghil was born on 12 March 1960 in Mogadishu, Somalia.
- Ahmed Salama was born on 10 May 1960 in Cairo, Egypt. He is an actor, known for Shayatin Elal Abad (1974), We Are the Bus People (1979) and Lastu Shaytanan Wala Malakan (1980).
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Ahmet Gürkonak was born on 11 August 1960 in Malatya, Turkey. He is a production manager and actor, known for Çöl (1983), Intikam Benim (1983) and Soguktu ve Yagmur Çiseliyordu (1990).- Ahmet Yazici was born on 22 November 1960 in Trabzon, Turkey. He was an actor, known for Iskilipli Atif Hoca (1993) and Besik Kertmesi (2002). He died on 6 October 2005 in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Ahmet Ümit was born on 30 September 1960 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is a writer and actor, known for Sis ve Gece (2007), Karanlikta Kosanlar (2001) and Çakallarin Izinde (1996).- Actress
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Aida Satta Flores was born on 21 September 1960 in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. She is an actress and composer, known for Aida Satta Flores: Oh mà (2015).