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- Lyubov Tishchenko was born on 11 July 1940 in Rostov-na-Donu, Rostovskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR. She was an actress, known for Zhiteyskoe delo (1976), Ne bolit golova u dyatla (1975) and V moey smerti proshu vinit Klavu K. (1980). She died on 7 May 2020 in Saint-Petersburg, Russia.
- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Viktor Merezhko was born on 28 July 1937 in Olgenfeld, Rostov Oblast, Soviet Union [now Yuzhny, Russia]. He was a writer and director, known for Khutoryanin (2013), Zdravstvuy i proshchay (1973) and Zhuravl v nebe (1978). He was married to Tamara Vadimovna Merezhko. He died on 30 January 2022 in Saint-Petersburg, Russia.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Nina Urgant was a Russian character actress known as Raya in Belorussky Station (1971) by director Andrey Smirnov.
She was born Nina Nikolayevna Urgant on 4 September 1929, in Luga, Leningrad province, Soviet Union (now Russia). Her father, Nikolai Urgant, was an officer in the Soviet Red Army who fought in WWII. Young Nina survived the Nazi occupation during the Second World War. After the war, her family moved to Leningrad (St. Petersburg). From 1948 to 1953 she studied acting under Tatiana Soynikova and Vladimir Chestnokov at the Leningrad Institute of Theatre, Music, and Cinematography, graduating in 1953 as actress. That same year she made her stage debut at the Volkov Academic Theatre in Yaroslavl, Russia. From 1955 to 1962 she was a member of the troupe at Theatre of Leninskogo Komsomola in Leningrad under directorship of Georgi Tovstonogov.
Since 1962, Nina was a permanent member and the leading actress at the Pushkin (Aleksandrinka) Drama Theatre in Leningrad (St. Petersburg). There her stage partners were such remarkable actors as Nikolay Cherkasov, Nikolai Simonov, Vasiliy Merkurev, Konstantin Skorobogatov, Yuriy Tolubeev, Aleksandr Borisov, Bruno Frejndlikh, Vladimir Chestnokov, Vladimir Erenberg, Konstantin Adashevsky, Leonid Vivyen, Olga Lebzak, Nina Mamaeva, Lidiya Shtykan, Ivan Dmitriev, Igor Gorbachyov, and other notable Russian actors. There, Nina Urgant made memorable appearances in various classic and contemporary plays, such as, Beatrice in the Shakespeare's "Much ado About Nothing" and as Ranevskaya in "Cherry Orchard" by Anton Chekhov among other plays. During her stage acting career, Nina worked under such directors, as Leonid Vivyen, Aleksandr Belinsky, Vladimir Fokin, Igor Gorbachyov and many others.
Nina Urgant was designated People's Actress of Russian Federation (1974) and was awarded the State Prize of the USSR (1976). She also received awards and decorations for her contribution to Soviet and Russian culture. Her son, Andrey Urgant, and grandson, Ivan Urgant are popular Russian actors. Nina lived in St. Petersburg, Russia.- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Valerie Carter was an American singer-songwriter who began her career singing in coffeehouses as a teenager, and eventually became one-third of the country-folk band Howdy Moon. Though they debuted at the legendary Troubadour in Los Angeles, California, in 1974, their one album is now fairly obscure. It is notable, however, for the Carter-penned song "Cook with Honey", later a hit for Judy Collins, and for the introduction of Carter to Lowell George, who produced the next album. He would be a mentor to her until his death in 1979 and introduced her to Jackson Browne, James Taylor, and many of the artists she would work with throughout her career. Her first solo album, Just a Stone's Throw Away, featured an impressive array of guest artists from the 1970s Southern California music scene including Maurice White, Lowell George, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, and Deniece Williams. The album was well received and garnered favorable reviews and placed her as the opening act for the Eagles in Europe. Two years later, she released another album Wild Child, and began touring with various artists primarily James Taylor, Jackson Browne, and Linda Ronstadt. Carter then released another solo album, The Way It Is, with guest artists including Phoebe Snow, Lyle Lovett, Edwin McCain, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and Jackson Browne. Carter was a guest vocalist on more than 100 records throughout her career and remained active in the industry until her death in 2017.- Roy Kellerman was born on 14 March 1915 in Michigan, USA. He died on 22 March 1984 in Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA.
- Dee Lee was born on 12 May 2001. He was an actor, known for Dee Lee: Man Down (2021) and Dee Lee feat. Mari: Unexpected (2021). He died on 30 March 2021 in Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA.
- Alexander Sizonenko was born on 20 July 1959 in Zaporozh'ye, Kherson Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Zaporizhia, Ukraine]. He was an actor, known for Sedem jednou ranou (1991). He died on 5 January 2012 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
- Producer
- Writer
- Script and Continuity Department
George Geiger was born on 17 October 1947 in Flint, Michigan, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Hunter (1984), Scout's Safari (2002) and Earth: Final Conflict (1997). He died on 17 February 2022 in Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA.- Todd Lawhorne was born on 4 March 1975 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. He was an actor, known for In Plain Sight (2004), The Bros. (2007) and Army Wives (2007). He was married to Amanda. He died on 24 March 2023 in Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA.
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Aleksandr Kolker was born on 28 July 1933 in Leningrad, RSFSR, USSR. He was a composer, known for Lichnaya zhizn Kuzyaeva Valentina (1968), Puteshestvie v drugoy gorod (1980) and Zavtra, tretyego aprelya... (1971). He was married to Margarita Dmitrievna Strygina and Mariya Pakhomenko. He died on 1 August 2023 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.- Polina Sokolova was an actress, known for Little Big: Faradenza (2018), Little Big: Skibidi (Romantic Edition) (2019) and Little Big Feat. Tommy Cash: Give Me Your Money (2015). She died on 19 June 2021 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Lyudmila Senchina was born on 13 December 1950 in Kudryavtsy, Nikolaevskaya oblast, Ukrainskaya SSR, USSR. She was an actress, known for Shelmenko-denshchik (1971), Armed and Dangerous: Time and Heroes of Bret Harte (1978) and Lyubov zemnaya (1975). She was married to Vladimir Andreev, Stas Namin and Vyacheslav Timoshin. She died on 25 January 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.- College football coach. He was a center and 1933 captain of the football team at West Virginia University. He served in the Army in World War II. As a captain in the 82nd Airborne (CO of Company G of the 507th), Schwartzwalder earned distinction during the invasion of Normandy and battles that followed in the last days of the war. He played key roles in the capture of the La Fière Causeway and Sainte-Mère-Église, crucial points of entry into France during the D-Day invasion. By the time the 507th reached the battle for Hill 95, they had suffered more than 65% casualties. Schwartzwalder continued his campaign all the way into Germany and acted as military governor of the town of Essen for a period of six months. He was awarded a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, four battle stars, Presidential Unit Citation and was promoted to the rank of Major for his actions during the invasion. When he was personally decorated by General Matthew Ridgway, the General said "Ben, I never expected to see you here to receive this award." After the war, he began his college coaching career at Muhlenberg College from 1946 to 1948. He was named head coach at Syracuse in 1949 where he compile a 153-91-3 record in 24 years as head coach. He was national coach of the year in 1959 when Syracuse was national champions. He was inducted into the National College Football Hall of Fame in 1982. He coached Heisman Trophy winner, Ernie Davis; both of whom were portrayed in the major movie, "The Express,"starring Dennis Quaid as Coach Schwartzwalder.
- Leslie Woolf was born on 10 December 1925 in Watertown, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Producers' Showcase (1954). He died on 3 June 2013 in Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA.
- Nikolay Vashchilin was born on 7 April 1947. He was an actor, known for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (1980), Close to Eden (1991) and Komendantskiy chas (1981). He died on 22 July 2023 in Saint-Petersburg, Russia.
- Landy Martinez was born on 13 December 1990 in Cuba. He died on 21 December 2011 in Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA.
- Anatoliy Shvederskiy was born on 6 May 1924. He was an actor, known for Russian Ark (2002), Window to Paris (1993) and Noch greshnikov (1991). He died on 8 June 2008 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
- Costume Designer
- Art Department
Lidiya Shildknekht was born in 1914 in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]. Lidiya was a costume designer, known for Sledy na snegu (1955), Muzykalnaya istoriya (1940) and Spring Song (1941). Lidiya was married to Gerbert Rappaport. Lidiya died in 1997 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.- Music Department
Mikhail Gorshenev was born in 1974 in Boksitogors, Russia. He is known for Journey to Eraklion: Last Chance (2023), Rok nad Volgoy 2011 (2011) and Premiya Muz-TV 2009 (2009). He was married to Olga and Anfisa. He died on 19 July 2013 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.- Music Department
- Writer
- Actor
Mikhail Dudin was born on 20 November 1916 in Ivanovo, Russia. He was a writer and actor, known for Klyuch bez prava peredachi (1977), Zhavoronok (1965) and Maksim Perepelitsa (1956). He died on 31 December 1993 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.- Additional Crew
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
David Pardoll was born on 25 December 1908 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Born Yesterday (1950), ...One Third of a Nation... (1939) and Where It's At (1969). He died on 2 November 1988 in Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA.- Actress
Nina Mazaeva was born on 27 December 1921 in Legostaevo, Cherapanovskiy uezd, Novo-Nikolaevskaya guberniya, RSFSR, USSR [now Iskitimskiy rayon, Novosibirskaya oblast, Russia]. She was an actress, known for Vdovy (1977), Love and Lies (1981) and Moscow Skies (1944). She was married to Vladimir Lyakhov. She died on 15 May 2022 in Saint-Petersburg, Russia.- Actress
- Music Department
Mariya Pakhomenko was born on 25 March 1937 in Lyutnya, Mogilyov Oblast, BSSR, USSR. She was an actress, known for Gorod i pesnya (1968), Lichnaya zhizn Kuzyaeva Valentina (1968) and Moscow in Notes (1969). She was married to Aleksandr Kolker. She died on 8 March 2013 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.- Writer
- Director
Sergei Potepalov was born on 8 February 1937 in Leningrad, USSR. He was a writer and director, known for Zhiteyskoe delo (1976), Chuzhaya kompaniya (1980) and Krik o pomoshchi (1988). He died on 14 February 2022 in Saint-Petersburg, Russia.- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Mariss Jansons was born on 14 January 1943 in Riga, Latvia. He is known for Skam (2015), In Memory of Me (2007) and Afstiros katallilo (2008). He was married to Irina Outchitel and Ira Jansons. He died on 30 November 2019 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.