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Abdullah Al Durrani Sony is a writer and independent filmmaker; was born on 26 June 1987 in Dhaka, and lives in Chittagong, Bangladesh. He pursued his bachelor studies in Bengali literature at the University of Chittagong. His earliest films date since the period of his studies, during which he received several awards. His documentary film Color of Joy (2019) received Distinction Prize, Asia Pacific Youth Intangible Heritage Storytelling Contest award in 2019. He is one of the members of Bangladesh Short Film Forum. His films focus on human internal conflicts.- Actor
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Alex Chang is an award-winning British-Chinese actor and producer. He is a Co-Founder of Paradox House - an IP first development and production company based in London. Paradox House has produced 10+ features and has had films playing at Cannes, Berlin, Toronto and Sundance Film Festivals.
Alex is a versatile performer with early acting credits spanning across theatre projects at venues such as The Bush Theatre, Soho Theatre & Theatre Royal Stratford East. He landed his first feature film in Triumph In The Skies (2015) working with acclaimed directors Wilson Yip & Matt Chow. More recently, Alex's voice work can be heard in 'The Sandman' and 'Doctor Who'.
In 2021, Alex was cast as an original cast member of the multi award-winning Life of Pi playing at the Wyndham's Theatre in London's West End.- Alexis Leianna Walsh was born on October 12, 1996 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, to Karen and John Walsh. Alexis Leianna grew up just west of Philadelphia in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with her two younger sisters.
West Chester is a borough and the county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located within the Philadelphia metropolitan area. - Actor
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Ben Donovan is one of the co-founders of Maker Studios where he works to execute the company's overall strategy including development, production, distribution and sales. Ben studied history, political science and journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduating, he studied acting at the famed HB Studio in NYC and soon after began working as an actor on popular TV shows including "The West Wing," "Crossing Jordan," and "Felicity." Ben additionally served as a writer on several different TV and web projects.
Ben then shifted his focus to the online space, teaming with his sister, Lisa Donovan, to help create the tremendously successful YouTube channel, LisaNova. He contributed his talents in acting, writing and producing to play an integral part in the channel's accomplishments and influence in the online content creating community. Building on the success of LisaNova, he partnered with Lisa, Danny Zappin and several other YouTube stars to combine their collective knowledge and experience with the platform to create Maker Studios.- Producer
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Ezra Cooperstein is the head of sales for Maker Studios, overseeing the development and execution of Maker Studios' business strategy as well as the monetization of the company's digital platform.
In his short career Ezra has accomplished a significant amount. Prior to Maker Studios, Ezra served as vice president and director of innovations for Initiative, a large advertising agency subsidiary of IPG. At Initiative, he was responsible for working on some of the agency's largest accounts including Hyundai/KIA, Lionsgate Films, Carl's Jr., and Dr Pepper/Snapple. He led numerous successful activations including a campaign for Carl's Jr. that won Best in Show: Integrated Online Campaign at the 2009 OMMA Awards.
Before this, Ezra worked at Al Gore's Current TV where over the four and a half years he spent at the company, climbed the ranks from assistant to vice president of development and programming. He additionally was instrumental to engineering Current's innovative VC2 (viewer-created content) division.- Actor
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Kassem Gharaibeh, known as KassemG on YouTube, is one of the most popular personalities on YouTube with 2.6 million subscribers and over 431 million video views. Kassem began his career as a stand-up comedian working tirelessly in the local Los Angeles stand-up scene. In 2008, Kassem began posting videos of his stand-up and comedy sketches on YouTube and slowly amassed a loyal following. By the summer of 2010, Kassem had over one million subscribers on YouTube and secured his spot as one of the most viewed comedians online. He displays a witty and satirical tone that resonates with his wide and diverse viewership. Fearless and fast on his feet, Kassem's man-on-the-street format "California on..." has become one of the most beloved, and viewed weekly series on YouTube, averaging one million views per episode. His parody sketches, "KassemG Presents," have one foot in reality, but also draw heavily from the absurd. Also successful are his other recurring features, "Going Deep," and "Street Music."- Composer
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Born in 1946 in Shahrud to Parsi parents, Koroush Yaghmaie later grew up in Tehran. Most of his songs are a combination of Persian classical poems, his own lyrics, and contemporary poems. His styles of music are a mixture of Persian traditional music and the protein 1970s rock influenced by bands and artists such as Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. He has significant styles in blues and rock as well as Iranian folk music. He is best known internationally for his unique presentation of the early Iranian rock throughout the 1970s. He began his solo career in 1973 with his first single "Gol-e Yakh" ("Ice Flower") which was a huge success (over 5 million copies sold in the domestic market). Later he started solo career with the album Gol-e Yakh (1973) which also included this song. Several of his songs are well known by the Iranian diaspora and his hit singles such as "Gol-e Yakh", "Havar Havar" ("Shout Shout"), "Khaar" ("Thistle"), "Leila", "Paiz" ("Autumn"), "Reyhan" etc. In 2011, his first compilation album Back From the Brink: Pre-Revolution Psychedelic Rock From Iran: 1973-1979 was released by Now-Again Records. Vogue described Yaghmei as "psyche singer, stylish, mustached and funky". He was banned for 17 years since 1979.- Actress
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Lisa is one of the co-founders of Maker Studios where she plays an integral part in expanding the business and mentoring up-and-coming YouTube personalities who are part of the Maker Studios family. Lisa, known as LisaNova on YouTube, has one of the most successful YouTube channels of all time (210 million videos views, 709,000+ subscribers). Through her YouTube channel she has inspired many to become content creators themselves, and is now helping to build new online talent through Maker Studios.
Lisa is a pioneer and innovator in the online space. In addition to receiving an enormous amount of popularity on YouTube, she was one of the first YouTube content creators to cross over into mainstream Hollywood when she was cast on MADtv in 2007. Her talent goes beyond just acting to include editing as well as writing. Lisa has been a force in the online content creating community over the last five years, working with such notable figures as Jane Fonda, Katy Perry, Jenna Elfman, Ralph Nader and Spike Lee.
Through leveraging her ability to quickly execute concepts, combined with her knowledge of the ever-changing world of pop culture, Lisa has been influential in the direction of the online community. She has been profiled in two New York Times articles, was featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine, called "the best one woman show online" by Interview magazine and her work was highlighted in a Forbes Magazine piece written by YouTube founder, Chad Hurley. Lisa has additionally been featured numerous times on Perez Hilton, The Huffington Post and CNN.- Actor
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Born on 3 April in 1966 in the village of Kalikapur in Begumganj, Noakhali, Bangladesh, Nurul Islam Bablu got his acting breakthrough in the film The Clay Bird (2002), directed by Tareque Masud]. The film was Bangladesh's first film to compete for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2002. For this film he won a National Film Awards in Best Child Artist (special) category in 2002.- Actress
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Paulina Hunter, born and raised in Southern California is the youngest of six children and the only girl. With five older and yes, "protective brothers", it's no surprise that Paulina grew up with athletic abilities and a sort of tomboyish but sexy flair.
She is of German, Japanese and Hispanic heritage, displaying a sensuality that kindles the imagination of everyone she meets.
Under the wing of a close friend and award-winning Hollywood Director, she is learning the vital skills of Hollywood filmmaking. She aspires to write and produce a film herself in the future.
Paulina is certainly an inspiration to everyone she meets. Daring to be different and independent, while never sacrificing her personal or professional integrity.- Director
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Pedring Lopez, a maverick Filipino filmmaker with a penchant for pushing boundaries, has carved a remarkable path in the world of Philippine cinema. A true outsider to both the independent and commercial film scenes, Lopez has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of Philippine genre cinema with his diverse and innovative works. Lopez burst onto the scene with his first low-budget horror film, "Binhi" (The Seed), showcasing his raw talent for creating chilling narratives on a shoestring budget. This early success laid the foundation for a career marked by experimentation and audacity. One of Lopez's standout achievements was the internationally acclaimed Filipino-Japanese action-horror hybrid, "Nilalang." Notably, he made waves by casting a Japanese adult actress in the lead role, challenging traditional casting norms and captivating audiences worldwide. His groundbreaking approach earned him accolades and set the stage for his ascent in the film industry. Further solidifying his international presence, Lopez directed the successful Netflix Original film "Maria," which garnered attention and praise for its thrilling visual storytelling, high-octane action and captivating characters. Lopez's innovative spirit led him to explore the found-footage phone cinematography genre with the horror film "Darkroom," pushing the boundaries of storytelling and technology. He further demonstrated his creativity during the COVID-19 pandemic, directing "Byernes Santo," a faith-bending horror film shot entirely during the height of the crisis, showcasing his resilience and adaptability. However, Lopez's latest endeavor is perhaps his most ambitious yet with the big-budget television series "Sellblock" with acclaimed actor Jericho Rosales. Lopez's visual style is a unique fusion of influences ranging from Roger Corman's ingenuity, 80's action films, and Johnny To's Hong Kong gangster classics to Gareth Evans' Indonesian action in "The Raid" and Junji Ito's Japanese horror. This eclectic mix has allowed him to create a distinctive and captivating cinematic language that leaves an indelible mark on his films. Pedring Lopez's journey in the film industry is a testament to his unwavering determination and self-taught expertise. As a college dropout, he entered the industry as a post-production runner, eventually evolving into an editor and visual effects supervisor. His ability to teach himself visual effects and editing propelled him to help establish three of the most influential post-production companies in the Philippines. His trajectory continued to evolve as he transitioned into directing TV commercials, gaining recognition for his creativity. Lopez's talent was further acknowledged through accolades from MTV Asia Music Awards and NU Rock Awards, solidifying his status as a top music video director in Manila. Fueled by a desire for more creative control, Lopez founded his own production banner, Blackops Studios Asia. This move allowed him to pursue projects with global appeal, reinforcing his commitment to bringing Filipino stories to a global audience. In recent years, Lopez has fostered co-producing partnerships with independent Hollywood veteran producer Scott Rosenfelt and collaborated with global distribution companies like BlueFox Entertainment. His exclusive partnership with acclaimed creative Rex Lopez of content and literary agency Psyops8 has established a content incubator, reflecting his dedication to elevating Filipino storytelling to international prominence. Pedring Lopez's unique journey from a college dropout to a visionary filmmaker is a testament to his unrelenting passion and determination to create captivating stories that transcend borders. His works continue to reshape the cinematic landscape in the Philippines and beyond, and audiences eagerly await his future creations.- Peter is an actor born in Farum, outside of Copenhagen, Denmark in 1986. He graduated from the The National School of Acting at Aarhus Theatre, Denmark in 2011. He has lived in Aarhus, Denmark - Oslo, Norway - Berlin, Germany and Copenhagen, Denmark. Peter is known for Kollegiet (2007), On the Edge (2014) and Broen 3 (2015).
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Born in Madrid, Spain, Ricardo Perales attended University where he studied Audiovisual Communication. After receiving his undergraduate degree, he then studied Film production at the ECAM ,(Madrid Film School).
During the last years he has been working on the production department of the leading Tv-production companies in Spain. Specializing in fiction projects
He has a broad background in filmmaking from development to screenwriting & production. He has worked on films, Tv series, commercials and music videos. Ricardo is best used to guide a project from beginning to completion- bringing his experience to projects of all types and budgets.- Producer
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Roger Eugene Ailes was born in Warren, Ohio, the son of Donna Marie and Robert Eugene Ailes, a factory foreman at a local factory. Later in life, Roger Ailes was inducted into the Warren High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame.
Roger Ailes graduated from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio with a BA in 1962. Soon afterwards, Ailes began his television career as a property assistant on The Mike Douglas Show (1961). Working in Cleveland and Philadelphia, Roger Ailes quickly rose to producer in 1965 and executive producer between 1967 and 1968. "The Mike Douglas Show" was also the show that allowed Roger Ailes to be nominated for an Emmy in 1968.
It was during Roger Ailes' work on "The Mike Douglas" show that he engaged in a lively discussion about Television and the role it plays in Politics with then-Presidential candidate Richard Nixon. Nixon, having recognized Roger Ailes talent and foresight, brought him on as media adviser to Nixon's presidential campaign from 1967-1968.
In 1968, Roger Ailes founded Ailes Communication in New York, a media production and consulting firm which consulted for a number of different politicians and businesses. He produced two Broadway plays: "Mother Earth" in 1972 and "Hot-L Baltimore", which premiered in 1973 and ran for three years.
Roger Ailes' exposure and success in his political consulting during the Nixon campaign, allowed him to once again consult for a presidential campaign. This time, for the 1984 campaign of Ronald Reagan. It is widely believed that Ailes' coaching of Reagan was the deciding factor which allowed Reagan to win the second presidential debate with Walter Mondale.
Again in 1987 and 1988, while acting as producer for several television specials, Roger Ailes successfully coached and consulted George Bush to victory in both the Republican primaries and, afterwards, the presidential election beating opponent Michael Dukakis. Roger Ailes announced his withdrawal from political consulting in 1992.
After his successful political consulting efforts, Roger Ailes helped produce a television special called "Television and the Presidency", which was later expanded to be a multi-part series. In 1988, Roger Ailes wrote a book called "You Are the Message: Secrets of the Master Communicators", in which he divulged some of the strategies and philosophies for successful performances in public.
In 1993, Roger Ailes was named president of CNBC. During Ailes' presidency at CNBC, he planned and executed the inception of another CNBC channel, "America's Talking", which debuted in 1994. It was on this channel that Roger Ailes hosted a nightly talk show called "Straight Forward".
Once the decision by Microsoft and NBC to create an online and cable news outlet became clear, and it was decided that "America's Talking" would be abandoned, Roger Ailes left - the newly named - MSNBC. Shortly after his departure from NBC/MSNBC, he was hired by Rupert Murdoch to create the now-famous "Fox News Channel" for Murdoch's News Corporation. Fox News quickly became the most-watched cable news network in the United States, in part due to notable names such as Geraldo Rivera, as well as the memorable tagline - which to this day is still used - "Fair and Balanced". Fox News is also credited with big name stars, such as Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity and Greta Van Susteren.
To this day, he remains chair and CEO of Fox News Channel and also chairs Fox Television Stations, Twentieth Television, MyNetwork TV and Fox Business Network.- Actress
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Second-generation Chinese American actress Sarah Chang has recently been touted by critics as "the next Michelle Yeoh" and a breakout action star, portraying an unforgettably standout character in one of the best action films of 2022. Sarah has solidified her ability to bring characters to life in the action-comedy world, while seamlessly showcasing her range in dramatic projects.
In 2022, Sarah "runs away with the show" as the feisty, high-flying and fearless Wong Siu-Ling in Sony Pictures' critically acclaimed action comedy hit, "Accident Man 2: Hitman's Holiday" (2022). Starring alongside martial arts superstar Scott Adkins, Sarah joins the comic book-based franchise on its first sequel as the hot-headed martial arts expert Siu-Ling, opposite Scott Adkins' Mike Fallon, the Accident Man. Sarah captivated audiences around the world with her "star-making performance," according to critics, enough to warrant a spinoff of her character and a new sequel in development centered around her character's backstory. "Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday" is now streaming on major platforms worldwide after its successful US theatrical release on October 14, 2022.
Sarah's previous film credits also include "Circle of Bones" (2021) by Vertical Entertainment and the award-winning DJI Studio/Wanda Studios collaboration, "The Teacher" directed by Jeremy Weiss ("Hell's Kitchen") with cinematography by Amir Mokri ("Transformers"). She also played the lead in Vincent Soberano's "Blood Hunters: Rise of the Hybrids" (2019) and a supporting lead in "The Trigonal: Fight for Justice" (2018).
She won Best Actress in the Vegas Movie Awards for her role in "Circle of Bones" and nominated for Best Actress in the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (Philippines) for her role in "Blood Hunters: Rise of the Hybrids." Additionally, she shared the Best Acting Ensemble award in the Panamanian International Film Festival for her role in "Blursday" (2022).
Sarah was born and raised in Fairfax, Virginia, where she started training in Wushu at the age of 5. She went on to compete with the US National Team, winning the US Championship as well as ranking number 5 in the world for spear. Her martial arts background led her to transition into film and television. She studied Acting at the prestigious Beijing Academy of Performing Arts and had been cast in several Chinese movies, including lead roles. She also worked in films, series and commercials in the Philippines and Taiwan, eventually opening up her own film production services company in Manila and Taipei.
Sarah also hosts and produces her own podcast/vlog "Kungfu Momma Show" focused on parenting and early childhood development, sponsored by motherhood and parenting product brands.- Actor
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Shay Carl Butler, known as ShayCarl, is the force behind one of the most beloved families on YouTube. Shay got his start on YouTube as a sketch comedian and vlogger. His videos have been viewed almost 75 million times, and each video is almost unanimously "Liked." Shay has several other channels for vlogging, but this channel's scripted videos spotlight Shay in a whole new way. In addition to his own channel, his family makes up the extremely popular YouTube channel, ShayTards. Named after his love for uni-tards, Shay, his wife, and their wonderful family create a new video blog every day, allowing viewers to share in the adventures and misadventures of their family life. Shay's friendly, family-oriented demeanor attracts huge numbers, with over 500 million views and over one million subscribers and his viewers are overwhelmingly positive in their comments. Whether they're eating donuts off of strings or practicing gymnastics together, his is a family that people can't help but love.- Director
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Multi-award-winning director and filmmaker Vincent Soberano studied film and television in San Diego, California, where he first started working for Stu Segall Productions in 1991. He later moved to Los Angeles and worked in a variety of film and TV before moving to Asia in 2005 to pursue his film career. He recently wrote and directed the multi-award-winning horror/action film "Circle of Bones" which is distributed by Vertical Entertainment for theatrical release in 2021. He is the writer and director of the multi-award-winning action/fantasy film "Blood Hunters: Rise of the Hybrids" (2019), now on Amazon Prime (US) and Fox Action Movies (Asia). His recent works as writer and director also include the martial arts epic drama, "The Trigonal" (2018), which premiered in Cannes on May 12, 2018, and the multi-award-winning short "We Are War" (2018). He also directed the award-winning National Geographic Channel documentary, "On The Brink: Uncharted Waters" (2016). In addition, he was the action director of the action/comedy blockbuster "Gandarrapido: The Revenger Squad" (2017) which broke Philippine box office records in December 2017, and the action/thriller "A Hard Day" (2021) which will premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival. Vincent Soberano is also an actor with credits in Jackie Chan's "Police Story: Lockdown" (2013), the UFC's "The Ultimate Fighter (China): First Season" (2014), "Blood Hunters" (2016), "The Trigonal" (2018), "Blood Hunters: Rise of the Hybrids" (2019), "Circle of Bones" (2020), "A Hard Day" (2021) and in the lead role for "Blursday" (2021) a new dramatic film by 2-time Emmy award-winner Sergio Guerrero. Vincent Soberano is also the co-producer and co-host of a new parenting chat show and podcast, "Kungfu Momma Show" with host/producer Sarah Chang.- Actor
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William Talman is best known for his role as Hamilton Burger, the district attorney who perpetually lost to Perry Mason in the long-running series Perry Mason (1957). Talman was an accomplished screenwriter and stage and screen actor, and appeared in numerous roles on television as a character actor from the mid-'50s until his death from lung cancer in August of 1968.
He was born William Whitney Talman Jr. on February 4, 1915, in Detroit, Michigan, the first son of William Talman Sr. and Ada B. Talman. His father was vice-president of an electrical company that manufactured industrial heat-measuring recording devices and yachts. During an interview with "TV Guide" in April of 1963, Talman told writer Richard Gehman that his father made a good deal of money, "enough to send me to school in a limousine each day. Public school. That meant I had to fight my way in and out." In school Talman developed an avid interest in athletics, especially boxing and baseball. He furthered his interest in boxing early in life by fighting on the local parish boxing team of the Episcopal Church. At one point in his life he played semi-professional baseball. He was educated at Cranbrook School and later attended Dartmouth College, where his interest in acting first took hold. He left Dartmouth in his sophomore year after an incident in which a freshman he knew "loaned" him a car so that he could go visit a girlfriend at Smith College. A bus forced the car off of the road and it hit a tree. A boy who was with them was killed and it later turned out that the car was stolen. Talman was asked to resign from Dartmouth, which he did. Although invited back the next year, he never returned.
Talman began his acting career on Broadway in the early 1940s. His first roles were in "Beverly Hills", "Yokel Boy" and "Of Mice and Men." He was appearing in "Spring Again" at Henry Miller's Theatre in January of 1942 when he received his draft notice for induction into the US army. Prior to leaving for active duty he married actress Lynne Carter. He entered the army as a private and saw 30 months of service in the Pacific, where he won a commission and eventually was promoted to the rank of major. During the war his assignments included the managing of a school that trained soldiers to put on shows. At one point he was in charge of training boxing and baseball teams. He was proud of the fact that his teams won both the boxing and baseball championships of the Western Pacific. Talman returned to Broadway after the war. Two of his more notable postwar roles were in Joseph M. Hyman's and Bernard Hart's production of "Dear Ruth" in 1946 and Henry Adrian's production of "A Young Man's Fancy" in 1947. In 1949 the actor moved to Hollywood and began making films. His first picture was Red, Hot and Blue (1949), in which he played gangster Bunny Harris. Other movie and television roles soon followed. In 1951 his wife sued him for divorce, citing extreme cruelty. She claimed that Talman had criticized her publicly in front of their friends. The divorce was granted in September of 1952 with custody of the couple's three-year-old daughter, Lynda, and 24% of Talman's income awarded to his former spouse. He went on to perform in over 17 films, several of which he starred in. Some of his more notable films include The Racket (1951), Armored Car Robbery (1950), Smoke Signal (1955), Big House, U.S.A. (1955), One Minute to Zero (1952) and Two-Gun Lady (1955). His best known role was as escaped killer and kidnapper Emmett Myers in the classic film noir The Hitch-Hiker (1953), directed by Ida Lupino. He also co-wrote two feature films, I've Lived Before (1956) and Joe Dakota (1957).
Talman married actress Barbara Read in 1952. The couple had two children, Barbie and Billy, but they separated in September of 1959. In a tragic turn of events, his former wife took her own life in December of 1963 by closing up her house and turning on the gas jets. Notes she left behind blamed ill health for her action. In March of 1960 Talman made headlines when he was arrested during a police raid of an alleged "wild nude party" being held at the home of an acquaintance, Richard Reibold. The incident caused CBS to invoke a morals clause in his contract that cost him his job on "Perry Mason." The charges were eventually dropped after a trial that was closely followed by the newspapers and sensationalized by the tabloids. Talman always maintained his innocence, and following the trial the judge in the case criticized the police for arresting him. He remained off the show until December of 1960, when CBS reinstated him after a flood of fan mail from supporters. He married Margaret (Peggy) Flanigan and adopted her two children from a previous marriage, Steve and Debbie. After the "Perry Mason" show ended in 1966, Talman went on a six-week tour of Vietnam to entertain the troops. Upon his return home, it was discovered that he had lung cancer. His last film was The Ballad of Josie (1967), with Doris Day.
Near the end of his life, Talman did something that, while common nowadays, was an extraordinarily courageous thing for an actor to do at that time. A heavy smoker for most of his life, he was angered by a newspaper article he read about actors being afraid to make anti-smoking messages for fear of losing opportunities to make lucrative cigarette commercials. He decided to do something about it. Talman volunteered to make a short film for the American Cancer Society, part of which was shown in late 1968 and 1969 as a television anti-smoking commercial. He was the first actor to ever make such a commercial. When the message was being filmed, Talman knew he was dying, was in a great deal of pain and was in fact under heavy sedation for it. The short film begins, "Before I die I want to do what I can to leave a world free of cancer for my six children . . . ",
William Talman died of cardiac arrest due to complications from lung cancer at West Valley Community Hospital in Encino, California, on August 30, 1968, at the age of 53. Although his life was short, he left an enduring legacy through his writing, his acting, his heroism and his never-ending championing of the underdog.