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Actor Brian Kelly was a Valentine's Day baby. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Anne Veronica (O'Brien) and Harry Francis Kelly, who was Governor of Michigan (1943-1947) and served as a justice on the Michigan Supreme Court. He was of Irish descent. Brian joined the Marine Corps. during the Korean War and subsequently attended the University of Michigan Law School with the intent of pursuing a political career like his father, but it only lasted a year. During college he found work as a male model and later broke into the business in Detroit with radio and TV commercials.
A talent agent spotted him and in the late 50s the dark-haired, hairy-chested, extremely handsome actor decided to try his luck in Hollywood. He found some nominal parts coming his way on such series as Adventures in Paradise (1959), The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) and The Rifleman (1958), among others, but nothing that advanced his career significantly. He appeared regularly on two TV short-lived series -- the detective drama 21 Beacon Street (1959) and the high-speed adventure series Straightaway (1961) before nabbing his most recognizable role as game life ranger Porter Ricks on the popular aquatic series Flipper (1964). Although Brian took a back seat to the scene-stealing antics of the titular dolphin and the two actors (Luke Halpin and Tommy Norden) playing his sons, fans admired the actor's widower character on the series who provided a strong moral fiber to his children. The success of the show, which was filmed in Miami and the Bahamas, led to a brief movie career, including a lead in Around the World Under the Sea (1966), which seemed in keeping with his underwater expertise.
In 1970, Brian was involved in a serious motorcycle accident, which left his right arm and leg paralyzed. He subsequently won a legal settlement ($750,000), but the severe impairment cost him his on-camera career. Undaunted, he used his settlement money to produce films, serving as executive producer of the popular Harrison Ford starrer Blade Runner (1982) and associate producer of Cities of the Wild (1996). He first married gorgeous, aspiring blonde actress Laura Devon in 1962. Both met while living in Detroit and married while climbing up the Hollywood ladder. The union ended four years later. He then married Valerie Ann Romero in 1972, with whom he had a daughter Hallie in 1975 and a son Devin in 1980. Brian died of pneumonia in Voorhees, New Jersey, just a few days before his 74th birthday in 2005.- Producer
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Spent some summers interning in Europe studying art and architecture - Barcelona & Florence. Studied aesthetics and philosophy of art at Rutgers U., ethics and hermeneutics at Temple U. and working on a PhD in philosophy of film as a language. Teaches film at a performing arts school in New Jersey and helps young artists get their short films entered into film festivals. Received teaching degree from Stockton University where he is an adjunct professor in film. Formed Ningun Films after graduate professor said "you are a nobody and will always be a nobody!" ["Ningun" means "no one" in Catalan - the area DVR spent his summers in the 80's.] Formed Luck Films while filming in Luck, Texas with Willie Nelson, Kerry Wallum, Norman Macera and Scott McCauley. [Willie's mule, "Willimina" is also a silent partner.] Developing and producing feature narrative films as well as documentaries that promote positive social change for mankind, the planet and animal rights causes.- Bernard Lewis was born on 31 May 1916 in London, England, UK. He was married to Ruth Hélène Oppenhejm. He died on 19 May 2018 in Voorhees Township, New Jersey, USA.
- Enrico Di Giuseppe was born on 14 October 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Foul Play (1978), Live from Lincoln Center (1976) and Golden Child (1960). He was married to Lorna Ceniceros and Lorna DiGiuseppe. He died on 31 December 2005 in Voorhees, New Jersey, USA.
- Was most noted for being goalkeeper with the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey club from 1981-85. Won Vezina Trophy (awarded to the NHL's top goaltender) for 1984-85 season. Also was starting goalie for Swedish national hockey team in 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY, USA, helping that team win the silver medal. Died in violent car crash in which Porsche that he was driving slammed into a school wall at over 80 mph.
- Rosemary Colligan was born in 1925 in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress, known for Run for the Hills (1953). She died on 15 December 2018 in Voorhees, New Jersey, USA.
- Jim Florio was born on 29 August 1937 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Lucinda Coleman and Maryanne Spaeth. He died on 25 September 2022 in Voorhees, New Jersey, USA.