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- Actor
- Composer
'Blue' Gene Tyranny was born on 1 January 1945 in San Antonio, Texas, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Deathsport (1978), By a Thread (1990) and Love Letters (1983). He died on 12 December 2020 in Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, USA.- Actor
- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
A.B. DeComathiere was born on 19 November 1877 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and director, known for The Black King (1932), The Midnight Ace (1928) and Deceit (1923). He died on 18 May 1940 in Central Islip, Long Island, New York, USA.- Ada Lewis was born on 17 March 1872 in New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Her Own People (1917). She was married to John W. Parr. She died on 24 September 1925 in Hollis, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Ada St. Claire was an actress, known for The Runaway (1917), Townies and Hayseeds (1923) and Rudd's New Selection (1921). She was married to Frederick Cobb. She died on 16 August 1928 in Amityville, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Adia Kuznetzoff was born on 6 April 1889 in Rostov-on-Don, Russian Empire [now Russia]. He was an actor, known for Pacific Liner (1939), The Princess and the Pirate (1944) and Arabian Nights (1942). He died on 10 August 1954 in Port Washington, Long Island, New York, USA.- Agustin Mayor was born in 1935 in New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Another Day, Another Man (1966), The Horror of Party Beach (1964) and Always Obtainable (1954). He died on 18 November 1968 in Woodside, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Alan Hevesi was born on 31 January 1940 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Carol Stanton . He died on 9 November 2023 in East Meadow, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Alan J. Pakula was an American film director, writer and producer. He was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Picture for To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Best Director for All the President's Men (1976) and Best Adapted Screenplay for Sophie's Choice (1982).
He also directed Presumed Innocent (1990), The Pelican Brief (1993) and The Devil's Own (1997), his last film.
From October 19, 1963, until 1971, Pakula was married to actress Hope Lange. He was married to his second wife, Hannah Pakula from 1973 until his death in 1998.
Pakula died on November 19, 1998, in a car accident, he was 70 years old.- After wartime naval service, Alan North began his show business career as a stage manager in New York. He first worked on Broadway in "Plain and Fancy", doubling up as understudy for the small part of Isaac Miller. The play had a successful run between 1955 and 1956 (461 performances) and this led to further acting work in diverse productions, ranging from musical comedy to straight dramatic parts, both on and off Broadway. Alan last appeared as a quaint curmudgeonly character in "Lake Hollywood" at the Signature Theater in 1999.
Early in his career, Alan, an avid baseball fan, hosted a television program for the Baltimore Orioles as well as doing a regular sports broadcast at WRC-TV in Washington. However, he did not become a regular feature on the screen until the early 1970's, when he appeared in two big budget films, Plaza Suite (1971) and Serpico (1973). After that, Alan became a more familiar presence on the small screen, invariably portraying cops, priests and academics. He is most fondly remembered as the perpetually vague Chief Ed Hocken in the hilarious, sadly short-lived, spoof Police Squad! (1982), starring Leslie Nielsen. Alan was given some very funny lines to deliver and he did so in a perfect dead-pan manner. He was not afforded the chance to repeat his role for the 'Naked Gun' series (the studio insisted on a higher marquee value actor, casting Academy Award-winner George Kennedy instead).
Alan North died of cancer at the age of 79 in January 2000. - Additional Crew
- Actress
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Alba Ballard was born on 6 May 1928 in Orange, New Jersey, USA. She was an actress, known for Broadway Danny Rose (1984), Saturday Night Live (1975) and A Bird for All Seasons (1979). She died on 21 July 1994 in Huntington Station, Long Island, New York, USA.- Aldo Serini was born in 1931. He died on 23 September 1993 in Northport, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Alex Rizzo was born on 12 January 1968 in Paterson, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for The Naked Man (1999), Eastern Championship Wrestling (1993) and WXW Rage TV (1996). He was married to Donna Adamo. He died on 16 May 2002 in Copiague, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Alexander F. Frank was born in 1866 in England, UK. He was a director and writer, known for A Suspicious Wife (1914), The Tattooed Man (1915) and In Raw Color (1915). He died on 14 December 1939 in Long Island City, New York, USA.- Alison Gertz was born on 27 February 1966 in New York City, New York, USA. She died on 8 August 1992 in Westhampton Beach, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Allan Gavin was born on 21 February 1934. He was an actor, known for Undefeated (2003). He died on 8 July 2004 in Mineola, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Allison DeFeo was born on 16 August 1961 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She died on 13 November 1974 in Amityville, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Amber Costello was born on 10 February 1983 in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA. She was married to Donald Costello. She died on 13 December 2010 in Long Island, New York, USA.
- Actor
- Writer
Andrew Mack was born on 25 July 1863 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for The Unpardonable Sin (1915), The Ragged Earl (1914) and Bluebeard's Seven Wives (1925). He was married to Katherine Humphrey (actress) and Alice V McAloon. He died on 21 May 1931 in Bayshore, Long Island, New York, USA.- Angier Biddle Duke was born on 30 November 1915 in New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Robin Chandler Duke, Maria-Luisa de Aranal, Priscilla St. George and Margaret Screven White. He died on 30 April 1995 in Southampton, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Actress
- Additional Crew
Anita Colby was born on 5 August 1914 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. She was an actress, known for Mary of Scotland (1936), Brute Force (1947) and Cover Girl (1944). She was married to Palen Flagler. She died on 27 March 1992 in Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, USA.- Anna Cleveland was born in 1880 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. She was an actress, known for The Stream of Life (1919). She was married to Harry Beecher James and William Walker Belknap. She died on 7 January 1954 in Manhasset, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Annabella Turco was born on 23 June 1929 in New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Moscow on the Hudson (1984), Fighting Back (1982) and Hardhat and Legs (1980). She was married to Anthony Turco. She died on 30 October 2010 in Babylon, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Anne Gerety was born on 3 July 1926 in New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Quintet (1979), Star Wars: The Original Radio Drama (1981) and Barnaby Jones (1973). She died on 25 October 2003 in Nissequogue, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Anne Sutherland was born on 1 March 1866 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. She was an actress, known for Kreutzer Sonata (1915), Motherhood (1917) and The Debt (1917). She was married to Richard Field Carroll and Charles Herbert Harding (comm. traveler). She died on 22 June 1942 in Brentwood, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Anthony Battaglia was born on 22 September 1965 in New York, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Airport '77 (1977), Serial (1980) and How the West Was Won (1976). He died on 19 September 2003 in Lynbrook, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Arthur Ashley was born on 6 October 1886 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and director, known for The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds (1918), Tangled Fates (1916) and The Struggle (1916). He was married to Bertha Weisz and Helen C. Schweickert. He died on 28 December 1970 in East Islip, Long Island, New York, USA.- Arthur B. Allen was born on 8 April 1881 in Gowanda, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Our Town (1940) and Rangers of Fortune (1940). He died on 25 August 1947 in Hempstead, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Actor
- Director
Swedish born classical stage star Arthur Donaldson born in Norsholm, Sweden in 1869. A well-known stage actor and a light opera baritone singer. Moved to the United States in 1883 and began his stage career in the 1890's, he originated the role of 'The Prince of Pilsen' in 1903. Handsome performer who often played high class gentlemen in more than 80 movies, making his film debut in 'A Lad from Old Ireland' for the Kalem Film Co in 1910. During the early 1910's he returned to Sweden, appearing in operettas at Oscarsteatern and also made two Swedish films (one as director) before going back to America. He became one of the best regarded character actors of the World War I era including as a German General in 'For France' at Vitagraph Film Co in 1917, one of his most memorable roles was that of George III in D.W. Griffith's 'America' in 1920. In 1925 he produced and directed 'Retribution' an experimental sound film intended for a Swedish-speaking audience, ironically, sound ultimately put an end to his screen career, he returned to the stage permanently in 1927, making his Broadway directorial debut in 1934 with 'The Green Stick'. He died in Long Island, New York in 1955 age 86.- Arthur Hoops was born in 1870 in Middletown, Connecticut, USA. He was an actor, known for The Song of Hate (1915), Mistress Nell (1915) and Such a Little Queen (1914). He was married to Mabel Amber. He died on 16 September 1916 in Long Island, New York, USA.
- Cinematographer
Arthur L. Todd was born on 12 February 1895 in West New York, New Jersey, USA. He was a cinematographer, known for The Amazing Mr. Williams (1939), I've Got Your Number (1934) and Hot Heels (1927). He died on 28 August 1942 in Oceanside, Long Island, New York, USA.- Arthur Roth was born on 3 August 1925 in Bronx, New York, USA. He was a writer, known for The Night Fighters (1960) and A Sense of Loss (1972). He was married to Ruth Buchalter Roth. He died on 5 March 1993 in Amagansett, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Actor
- Music Department
Arthur Whetsol was born on 22 February 1905 in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA. He was an actor. He was married to Margaret Howard. He died on 1 May 1940 in Central Islip, Long Island, New York, USA.- Ashley Massaro was born on 26 May 1979 in Babylon, Long Island, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Smallville (2001), WWE Smackdown! (1999) and WWE Raw (1993). She died on 16 May 2019 in Smithtown, Long Island, New York, USA.
- B. Smith was born on 24 August 1949 in Everson, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress, known for Santorini Blue (2013), The Cosby Mysteries (1994) and Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996). She was married to Dan Gasby and Don Henderson. She died on 22 February 2020 in Long Island, New York, USA.
- Barbara Bolton was born on 10 December 1925 in Sioux City, Iowa, USA. She was an actress, known for Empire of the Sun (1987), Lux Video Theatre (1950) and American Playhouse (1980). She was married to Norman Dello Joio and Robert Costello. She died on 24 September 2019 in Greenport, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Soundtrack
Barney Fagan was born on 12 January 1850 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He died on 12 January 1937 in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, USA.- Ben Lodge was an actor, known for The Deemster (1917), The Winner and the Spoils (1912) and The Prima Donna's Cat (1913). He died on 10 January 1927 in Long Island, New York, USA.
- Benjamin Hendrickson was born on 26 August 1950 in Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for As the World Turns (1956), Manhunter (1986) and Regarding Henry (1991). He died on 3 July 2006 in Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Music Department
- Composer
Benjamin Lees was born on 8 January 1924 in Harbin, China. He was a composer, known for Lincoln Center/Stage 5 (1967), A Drama Is Born (1957) and Bringing Up Mother (1954). He was married to Leatrice Lees. He died on 31 May 2010 in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, USA.- Producer
- Additional Crew
Benjamin Melniker was born on 25 May 1913 in Bayonne, New Jersey, USA. He was a producer, known for National Treasure (2004), Batman & Robin (1997) and Batman Begins (2005). He was married to Shirley Gross and Jean Brody. He died on 26 February 2018 in Roslyn Harbor, Long Island, New York, USA.- Writer
- Editor
Bennet Musson was born in 1866 in Cairo, Illinois, USA. He was a writer and editor, known for The Uphill Path (1918), Forgiven; or, the Jack of Diamonds (1914) and Marriage (1918). He died on 17 February 1946 in Amityville, Long Island, New York, USA.- Bernard A. Reinold was born in 1860 in New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Headless Horseman (1922) and The Passionate Pilgrim (1921). He was married to May. He died on 19 March 1940 in East Islip, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Bernard Waber was born on 27 September 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer, known for Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022), Ira Sleeps Over (1978) and HBO Storybook Musicals (1987). He died on 16 May 2013 in Long Island, New York, USA.
- Bette Henritze was born on 23 May 1924 in Betsy Layne, Kentucky, USA. She was an actress, known for Taking Woodstock (2009), Far from Heaven (2002) and The World According to Garp (1982). She died on 22 February 2018 in Lynbrook, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Actor
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Bill Doggett was a rock-and-roll pioneer; his 1956 hit "Honky Tonk" has been hailed as the first rock instrumental. Raised on the streets of North Philadelphia and a graduate of Central High School, Bill Doggett had been making music from an early age, turning from the trumpet to the piano at age 13, and by 15 he was playing in the pit orchestra of a local theater. He played in Lucky Millinder's band for a time, and was pianist and arranger for The Ink Spots. He also played for and recorded with such artists as Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Otis, Wynonnie Harris and, in 1949, Louis Jordan. After leaving Jordan, Doggett was encouraged to start using the organ in his musical renditions, and he was playing it when "Honky Tonk" was recorded for King Records. In his later years he returned to his jazz roots and was heard in a number of venues both in the United States and overseas.- Billy Graham was born on 9 September 1922 in New York City, New York, USA. He died on 22 January 1992 in West Islip, Long Island, New York, USA.
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Billy Sullivan was born on 18 July 1891 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor and assistant director, known for The Winner (1926), Broadway Billy (1926) and Over the Hill (1917). He was married to Edith ?. He died on 23 May 1946 in Great Neck, Long Island, New York, USA.- Blanche Le Claire signed a long term contract at Paramount's Astoria Studios in November 1926. Her first role for Paramount was as a dancer in the costume ball scene of "Love'Em and Leave'Em" (1926) starring Louise Brooks. In Spring of 1927, Blanche travelled west to make films at Paramount in California. Some of the films she featured in were "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "The Spotlight." In June 1928, Blanche signed a contract with MGM. She dropped the "e" from her surname, becoming Blanche Le Clair. Whilst at MGM, Blanche featured in "Shadows of the Night" with Flash the dog. In October 1928, Variety reported that Blanche would get her first important role as Bessie Love's team member in "The Broadway Melody" but this role eventually went to Anita Page. Blanche had a small role in the 1929 Paramount film "Jealousy" starring Jeanne Eagles. By 1930, Blanche had quit the movies and concentrated on her stage career, starring in the musical "Great Day" (which became an unfinished film production at MGM starring Joan Crawford.)
- Child star Bobby Connelly, the son of vaudeville actors, was born April 4, 1909 in Brooklyn, New York. He made his first screen appearance in 1912. In 1913, he joined the Vitagraph Company, whose studio was just a short distance from his home. While at Vitagraph, he starred in a series of shorts as the character "Sonny Jim." Bobby studied violin, which came in handy when he was cast as the young violinist Leon Kantor in the 1920 film version of "Humoresque." Reportedly he was one of the highest paid child actors in the world. At one point, he headed a vaudeville company. In 1922, Bobby became ill for three months, suffering from bronchitis, aggravated by an enlarged heart. Sadly, he passed away on July 6, 1922, at his home in Lynbrook, Long Island.
- Bobby Van was born on 1 August 1943 in Baldwin, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Comeback (2000). He was married to Marina Barone. He died on 27 November 2007 in Garden City, Long Island, New York, USA.