Advanced search
- TITLES
- NAMES
- COLLABORATIONS
Search filters
Enter full date
to
or just enter yyyy, or yyyy-mm below
to
Only includes names with the selected topics
to
or just enter yyyy, or yyyy-mm below
to
1-50 of 76
- Actor
- Stunts
- Producer
Born to Alice Cooper and Charles Cooper. Gary attended school at Dunstable school England, Helena Montana and Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa (then called Iowa College). His first stage experience was during high school and college. Afterwards, he worked as an extra for one year before getting a part in a two-reeler by the independent producer Hans Tiesler . Eileen Sedgwick was his first leading lady. He then appeared in The Winning of Barbara Worth (1926) for United Artists before moving to Paramount. While there he appeared in a small part in Wings (1927), It (1927), and other films.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Myrna Williams, later to become Myrna Loy, was born on August 2, 1905 in Helena, Montana. Her father was the youngest person ever elected to the Montana State legislature. Later on her family moved to Radersburg where she spent her youth on a cattle ranch. At the age of 13, Myrna's father died of influenza and the rest of the family moved to Los Angeles. She was educated in L.A. at the Westlake School for Girls where she caught the acting bug. She started at the age of 15 when she appeared in local stage productions in order to help support her family. Some of the stage plays were held in the now famous Grauman's Theater in Hollywood. Mrs. Rudolph Valentino happened to be in the audience one night who managed to pull some strings to get Myrna some parts in the motion picture industry. Her first film was a small part in the production of What Price Beauty? (1925). Later she appeared the same year in Pretty Ladies (1925) along with Joan Crawford. She was one of the few stars that would start in silent movies and make a successful transition into the sound era. In the silent films, Myrna would appear as an exotic femme fatale. Later in the sound era, she would become a refined, wholesome character. Unable to land a contract with MGM, she continued to appear in small, bit roles, nothing that one could really call acting. In 1926, Myrna appeared in the Warner Brothers film called Satan in Sables (1925) which, at long last, landed her a contract. Her first appearance as a contract player was The Caveman (1926) where she played a maid. Although she was typecast over and over again as a vamp, Myrna continued to stay busy with small parts. Finally, in 1927, she received star billing in Bitter Apples (1927). The excitement was short lived as she returned to the usual smaller roles afterward. Myrna would take any role that would give her exposure and showcase the talent she felt was being wasted. It seemed that she would play one vamp after another. She wanted something better. Finally her contract ran out with WB and she signed with MGM where she got two meaty roles. One was in the The Prizefighter and the Lady (1933), and the other as Nora Charles in The Thin Man (1934) with William Powell. Most agreed that the Thin Man series would never have been successful without Myrna. Her witty perception of situations gave her the image that one could not pull a fast one over on the no-nonsense Mrs. Charles. After The Thin Man, Myrna would appear in five more in the series. Myrna was a big box-office draw. She was popular enough that, in 1936, she was named Queen of the Movies and Clark Gable the king in a nationwide poll of movie goers. Her popularity was at its zenith. With the outbreak of World War II, Myrna all but abandoned her acting career to focus on the war effort. After making THE SHADOW OF THE THIN MAN in November of 1941, Myrna more or less stayed away from Hollywood for five years. She broke this hiatus to appear in one Thin Man sequel while devoting most of her time working with the Red Cross. When she did return her star quality had not diminished a bit, as evidenced by her headlining The Best Years of Our Lives (1946). The film did superbly at the box-office, winning the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1947. With her career in high gear again, Myrna played opposite Cary Grant in back-to-back hits The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947) and Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948). She continued to make films through the '50s but the roles started getting fewer, her biggest success coming at the start of that decade with Cheaper by the Dozen (1950). By the 1960s the parts had all but dried up as producers and directors looked elsewhere for talent. In 1960 she appeared in Midnight Lace (1960) and was not in another film until 1969 in The April Fools (1969). The 1970s found her mainly in TV movies, not theatrical productions, except for small roles in Airport 1975 (1974) and The End (1978). Her last film was in 1981 called Summer Solstice (1981), and her final acting credit was a guest spot on the sitcom Love, Sidney (1981) in 1982. By the time Myrna passed away, on December 14, 1993, at the age of 88, she had appeared in a phenomenal 129 motion pictures. She was buried in Helena, Montana.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Dirk Benedict was born in Montana on March 1st, 1945. He was raised in the country, far away from anything connected with movies or acting. He gathered his first experiences in acting (on a dare) in a college production of "Showboat" where he got the main part. His father, a lawyer, died when Dirk was 18, which was hard for him to take. While working on Georgia, Georgia (1972) in Sweden, he made the first contact with a macrobiotic diet and changed his eating habits drastically. He was 26 at that time. A few years later, doctors found that he had cancer of the prostate. He refused to accept the usual treatment and moved away to a secluded cottage. Dirk managed to cure himself from cancer by following the rules of his macrobiotic diet. When he got his part as "Starbuck" in Battlestar Galactica (1978), the doctors stated that he was in good health. Dirk's main successes were "Battlestar Galactica" and The A-Team (1983) in which he played "Templeton - The Face - Peck". He was formerly married to actress Toni Hudson and has two sons (George and Roland).- Actor
- Soundtrack
- Producer
Justin Bruening was born on 24 September 1979 in St. Helena, Nebraska, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Good Behavior (2016), Sweet Magnolias (2020) and Grey's Anatomy (2005). He has been married to Alexa Havins since 5 June 2005. They have three children.- Rebecca Ferratti was born in the "Big Sky Country," Montana. She is an active sports enthusiast and has been involved in many professional sports, including the arena of competitive martial arts, and has developed her talents as a weapons, sparring and forms champion. She attributes her positive attitude to setting high goals and achieving success.
She is well traveled, both domestically and internationally, and is a contributing writer to magazines concentrating on travel training, health and beauty tips and overall workouts for all levels from beginners to advanced training. She firmly believes that health and fitness helps one attain a positive drive in life with limitless opportunities for accomplishments.
Rebecca has worked with some of the top fashion photographers in the world: Alberto Tolot, Harry Langdon, Helmut Newton, John Zimmerman and Ken Marcus. She has completed advertising campaigns for Budweiser, Miller Light, Coors, Michelob, Strohs, Harley-Davidson, Snap-On Tools, Coppertone and several cosmetic lines.
She has held many beauty pageant titles and has graced the pages of "Mademoiselle," "Model," "Shape," "Muscle and Fitness," "Swimwear Illustrated," "Swimwear International," "Los Angeles," "Natural Body and Fitness," "Power," "Femme Fatales," "Playboy," "Playboy Bathing Beauties," "Paris Match," "Life," and many international publications.
Rebecca is a drama student and has studied situation comedy with the late Bill Hudnut at the famous Improv Comedy Club. She is an accomplished spokesperson, having hosted many shows starting with Star Search (1983), has made numerous television appearances and was a national and international radio guest D.J., which she hopes to host a talk show live for radio and television.
She is an accomplished dancer and has been in over 25 music videos, including ones for The Gap Band, Mötley Crüe, The Beach Boys, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith, David Lee Roth, Winger and appeared in Eddie Murphy's debut music video and his Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) video.
She is also very much involved in a host of charitable endeavors, including The Amanda Foundation, Leukemia Foundation, Stuntmen's Charity Fund, Los Angeles Police Department Fund, Muscular Dystrophy, Heal the Bay, Penny Lane Foundation, Children of the Night, City of Hope, USO, Rainforest Association, American Indian Funding, and has long been a champion for animals, rescuing and placing many sick and abandoned animals every year.
Rebecca is of Italian, Panamanian, French, English and Swiss descent. - Actress
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Patricia Belcher was born on 7 April 1954 in Helena, Montana, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Jeepers Creepers (2001), Flatliners (1990) and 500 Days of Summer (2009).- Actress
- Producer
Born in Helena, Montana, Kerry Cahill grew up in small rural towns of Montana, Oregon and Texas. Cahill studied Drama at Loyola University New Orleans; the British American Drama Academy Oxford; and Queen's University Belfast, later moving to Chicago to study with Second City, and Rick Snyder. She started her career in New Orleans and continues to reside there. Kerry can be seen on The Walking Dead as Dianne. She works with Help Heal Veterans and has started a fund, Cahill Cares, to help support important causes.- Director
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Mary Lambert was born in 1951 in Helena, Arkansas, USA. She is a director and writer, known for Pet Sematary (1989), Madonna: Like a Prayer (1989) and The in Crowd (2000). She has been married to Jerome Gary since 28 September 1991. They have one child.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Timmy Everett was born on 14 February 1938 in Helena, Montana, USA. He was an actor, known for The Music Man (1962), Ben Casey (1961) and Playhouse 90 (1956). He died on 4 March 1977 in New York City, New York, USA.- Sean O'Malley was born on 24 October 1994 in Helena, Montana, USA. He is an actor, known for Nelk Boys (2019), Salim the Dream (2019) and This Past Weekend (2016). He is married to Danya O'Malley. They have one child.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Bo Bice was born on 1 November 1975 in Helena, Alabama, USA. He is an actor, known for American Idol (2002), Blades of Glory (2007) and Last Ounce of Courage (2012). He has been married to Caroline Fisher since 15 June 2005. They have three children.- Actor
- Director
James C. Morton was born on 25 August 1884 in Helena, Montana, USA. He was an actor and director, known for A Daughter of Uncle Sam (1918), Lucky Devils (1941) and She's Dangerous (1937). He died on 24 October 1942 in Reseda, California, USA.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Nicolette Larson was born on 17 July 1952 in Helena, Montana, USA. She was an actress, known for Twins (1988), They Call Me Renegade (1987) and The Personals (1982). She was married to Russ Kunkel. She died on 16 December 1997 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actor
- Music Department
- Additional Crew
Ron Daise was born on 29 January 1956 in St. Helena Island, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor, known for Gullah, Gullah Island (1994), M.U.G.E.N (1999) and Gullah Gullah Island: Sing Along with Binyah Binyah (1995). He has been married to Natalie Daise since November 1985. They have two children.- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Chuck Williams is an Actor/Producer/Director/Writer with over 60 Films and Television shows.
He has worked as an assistant director alongside such Hollywood heavyweights as James Cameron, Rob Cohen, Kathryn Bigelow, John Badham, Penelope Spheeris, Jonathan Kaplan, David Fincher, Jim Kouf and a host of others.
Mr. Williams soon moved into producing. His films include the Sundance Channel's Eddie Presley, the action/adventure DOUBLE BLAST for HBO, The Telling for Showtime, Up Against Amanda for Roger Corman, William Shatner's Groom Lake for the Syfy Channel that was shot in Tucson, AZ and surrounding areas, and Jeff Burr's critically acclaimed World War II movie Straight Into Darkness, released by Universal Studios.
Chuck also produced the first American Lucha Libre film Mil Mascaras vs The Aztec Mummy and Killer Pad directed by Robert Englund.
Chuck co-directed/produced the critically acclaimed shocumentary Halloween . The Happy Haunting Of America with friend Daniel Roebuck who also co-hosted the Halloween favorite with Bob Burns. The DVD features Robert Englund, Alice Cooper, Tom Savini, Doug Bradley, and Angus Scrimm.
Chuck has finally gotten back to his first love - acting. Most recently he appeared opposite of David Duchovny, Carla Gugino in Showtimes Californication Season 4,5,6 and Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides with Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz. He also co-starred with Bruce Campbell in Don Coscarelli's Bubba Ho-Tep and The Carbon Copy with Jonathan Breck. Also Bryan Loves You with Tony Todd and George Wendt and Sundance's 2012 selection "John Dies At The End" with Paul Giamatti
Chuck has also performed lead roles in Groom Lake with Amy Acker, Syfi Channel's Soultaker, Bet's Up Against The Eight Ball, HBO's Double Blast with Linda Blair as well as countless other films and television shows, including CBS's The Young And The Restless.
Chuck appeared as the murderous title character in the cult horror film Dark Walker, a role which gave him the honor of being immortalized as two Halloween mask's, one which was also featured in the hit comedy Knocked Up.
Chuck was on The Girls Next Door Season 5 with Hugh Hefner, Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson, which aired on E Channel.
Mr. Williams is now CEO of Avondale Pictures and just completed the movie "Shake Off the World which he was the Director/Writer of the film. He is now in Post Production on "The Faith Club" and is Directing/Writing a new Western for the company that will be shot in May/2018 in Tucson, Arizona.
Mr. Williams is also involved with several charities and sits on several boards. He also travels around the world as a positive and influential speaker.
Mr. Williams continues to create. Whether it's producing, directing, writing or acting, Chuck has no intention of slowing down.- Actor
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Colin Meloy was born on 5 October 1974 in Helena, Montana, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The Suicide Squad (2021), Manifest (2018) and Kayak Kops (2019).- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Tui Asau was born on 25 May 1983 in Helena, Montana, USA. He is an actor and director, known for The Haumana (2013), Oh, You Pretty Things! (2014) and The Son of an Afghan Farmer (2012).- Ward Ramsey was born on 24 September 1924 in Helena, Montana, USA. He was an actor, known for Dinosaurus! (1960), Cape Fear (1962) and Lover Come Back (1961). He died on 24 December 1984 in San Bernardino, California, USA.
- Writer
- Actor
James Sallis was born on 21 December 1944 in Helena, Arkansas, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for Drive (2011), Blue Devils (2022) and Drive (2007).- Actor
- Soundtrack
William Warfield was a concert baritone singer, who gave his recital debut in New York's Town Hall in 1950. He was then quickly invited by the Australian Broadcast Corporation to tour Australia for thirty-five concerts. As an actor, he appeared in only two motion pictures, one of them being his memorable performance as Joe in the 1951 version of Show Boat (1951), filmed at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), the other as a tugboat captain in "Old Explorers". He played another dramatic role on live television in the 1950's, as De Lawd in "The Green Pastures" on the "Hallmark Hall of Fame".- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Tom Wilson was born on 27 August 1880 in Helena, Montana, USA. He was an actor and assistant director, known for The Yankee Way (1917), Ham and Eggs at the Front (1927) and The Children Pay (1916). He died on 19 February 1965 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actress
- Producer
- Director
A sarcastic and proud Montana native, Meagan shines in front of and behind the camera. She can be seen in films such as Jason Reitman's Oscar-nominated Up in the Air and various television shows. She is a two-time Mid-America Regional Emmy award-winner and the owner of Smart Mouth Productions, the company behind the supernatural thriller, They Wait in the Dark, web series The Wingman, and various short films and commercial projects. including the award-winning Tipping Point, The Etiquette of Impotence, and Masterpiece. She continues to act, direct and produce across genres.- Paul Jasmin was born on 15 April 1935 in Helena, Montana, USA. He is an actor, known for Adaptation. (2002), Marie Antoinette (2006) and Looker (1981).
- Born in St. Helena, CA. Her parents were divorced at an early age, where she relocated with her mother and was raised in South Lake Tahoe, CA. She grew up with four other step siblings. Casey was active in sports, playing soccer, cheerleading, and Taekwondo. She was homecoming princess at her high school, and was almost a black belt in Martial Arts, but chose to focus on soccer. Casey was married and Divorced just after two years. Her and her ex-husband share a son. Casey is known for her TikTok following, content creation, as well as being casted on "The Big D" on USA Network, where six divorcees live in a house together and find new love in front of their ex spouse. Casey wrote a book called, "Cinderella Girl." A fictional novel based on her childhood and upbringing.
- Camera and Electrical Department
Erik L. Brown was born in Helena, Montana, USA. He is known for Ripley (2024), Bob Marley: One Love (2024) and The Tree of Life (2011).- Julia Hayes was born on 7 May 1970 in Helena, Montana, USA. She is an actress, known for American Gun (2002), Almost Anything (2001) and Voyeur Eyes Only (2000).
- Jimi Defilippis was born on 6 July 1957 in St. Helena, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Stay Tuned (1992), Murder, She Wrote (1984) and Dawn of Our Nation (2001). He has been married to Deborah Kay Masak since 28 May 1994. They have two children.
- Duke Hobbie was born on 6 May 1942 in Helena, Georgia, USA. He was an actor, known for In Cold Blood (1967), Model Shop (1969) and Marooned (1969). He was married to Elaine Colette Petit. He died on 24 February 2000 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith was born on 19 January 1936 in Helena, Arkansas, USA. He was an actor, known for The Blues Brothers (1980), The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll (2009) and Sidemen: Long Road to Glory (2016). He died on 16 September 2011 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.- Sound Department
- Music Department
- Actor
Nick Ainsworth is a freelance sound designer, re-recording mixer, and music mixer with 15 years of experience and three Emmy nominations. Born and raised in Northern California, he is currently based in Los Angeles. Nick attended the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he studied film and electronic music. After completing his studies, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an internship with filmmaker Wolfgang Petersen's production company. Nick's passion for sound and music led him to become the sound designer for JibJab, where he created the soundscapes for the StoryBots brand and Emmy-winning Netflix series. He has worked on projects ranging from official Sundance selections and Oscar-nominated films to designing user-interface sounds for Duolingo. As a Dolby Atmos certified professional, Nick has mixed hundreds of songs for major record labels and specializes in crafting immersive sound experiences for film, television, commercials, music, and technology.- Producer
- Director
- Stunts
Scott Duthie brings a myriad of talents to the producer role on "September Dawn." An established producer and director of live action and animation, Duthie is devoted to staying on the forefront of the technological revolution in the production of film and television.
Duthie began his career as a marketing technical consultant and creative director in Seattle, Washington, supervising projects for many Fortune 500 Companies including Microsoft, Nintendo, Boeing, Purina, Hallmark and United Parcel Service. An alumnus of the American Film Institute with a postgraduate degree in Motion Picture Production Design, Duthie has been a key member of the creative teams for several popular Emmy Award winning shows, such as "Buffy The Vampire Slayer," "Tracey Takes On," "The Rockford Files," and "The Magnificent Seven." His film and television credits encompass a wide range of studio productions including "Bedazzled," "Dante's Peak," "Cruel Intentions," "The Patriot," "Timecop," "Touched By An Angel," "Leave It To Beaver," "L.A. Firefighters," "The Hand That Rocks The Cradle," "Heat Vision And Jack," "Sleepless In Seattle," and "Temptation Island."
Scott has also produced many nationally successful commercials and promotional spots for Reebok, Pontiac, Visa, Verizon, along with ABC and CBS Network promos. He has also lent his expertise to music videos from The Backstreet Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Donnas, Mel C, Joe Cocker, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Smashmouth, Tal Bachman, REM, Citizen King, Five For Fighters, Toni Braxton, Kelly Clarkson, Anastacia, and Ben Moody.
From January 1999 until February of 2001, Duthie served as Vice President in Charge of Production for a state of the art digital facility under the direction of "September Dawn" director Christopher Cain.
Currently, Duthie is directing and producing the animated feature film "Firedog," starring Lauren Bacall, Tom Arnold, Nia Peeples, Tom Berenger, Tony Danza, Michael Madsen, Danny Bonaduce, William Katt, Beverly D'angelo, Burt Young, Brett Butler, and Dean Cain. He most recently served as producer for the indie feature film, "River's End," with director/actor William Katt; starring Sam Huntington (Superman Returns), Barry Corbin, and Charles Durning. Duthie was also second unit director for the new BBC series "Wild West" which recently aired on the History Channel.
Always eager to expand his creative and technical knowledge, Scott has been exploring advanced imaging technology and continues to break new ground in high definition. Duthie pioneered the first Retro-Integration Technology Division for 20th Century Fox Studios.- Writer
- Actor
- Producer
Preston Michael Simpson is an actor and writer. Aspiring to be a part of the film industry since the seventh grade, he finally got to be a part of his high school drama department in the tenth grade. After being cast in one cancelled television pilot, his screen debut role was in Quarry (2016) as an extra in a tavern filmed in 2013. He had been in his second year of college with one television acting credit under his belt. In his sophomore year in college, he was granted the opportunity to be cast in The Standoff and Cheating Death (2014). He later acted in, wrote and directed Our Son (2016) and The Anonymous Assassin (2016) as well as co-wrote and starred in The Girl (2016).
In addition, he wrote the Prehistoric Profiling (2013) miniseries in response to his childhood fascination with prehistory, which he also narrated. At age eight in 2003, he hosted a home movie about dinosaurs and prehistoric animals. In 2015, he completed a first draft for a horror screenplay featuring two relatively unknown prehistoric animals, and is also working on a renewal of Prehistoric Profiling and a new series about tragedies in the world of Hollywood.
He was offered the chance to direct Holy Terror, a horror film. Unfortunately, it is still in limbo. However, he has been able to appear in Fortnite Matrix (2018) and episode 2 of Bluff City Law (2019). He's still writing and answering voice-over job ads. In fact, he published his first book: "'True' Horror Stories and Monsters" on March 5th, 2022. His second book, "Hyaenodon: The Ruler's Tooth", based on the first screenplay He completed. He has also begun production of his first independent film, Stone: Lone Wolf (2025), as writer, director, executive producer and lead actor. He is also working on a prequel series: Ranger Stone (2023) in which he is the creator, lead writer, executive producer and lead actor and published a sequel book entitled "Daniel Stone: Heart of a Lion".- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Craig Brooks was born on 14 February 1969 in Helena, Montana, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Legend of Le Mans: The Genesis of Porsche Motorsport (2018), The Evolution of an Artist: Thom Jones (2014) and Star Anna & The Laughing Dogs: Alone in This Together (2011). He has been married to Courtney Clarke since 30 August 2008.- Vern Chandler was born on 19 November 1904 in Helena, Montana, USA. He was an actor, known for The Missouri Breaks (1976). He died on 31 October 1992 in Miles City, Montana, USA.
- Helen Christian was born on 25 July 1910 in Helena, Montana, USA. She was an actress, known for Zorro Rides Again (1937) and Back Door to Heaven (1939). She was married to Lou Brock. She died on 21 November 1962 in Helena, Montana, USA.
- Michael Twitty was born on 25 November 1954 in Helena, Arkansas, USA.
- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Robert Tobin was born in Helena, Montana, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Live Free or Die Hard (2007), Rusty Pipe and Fog (2006).- Andy Shuford was born on 16 December 1917 in Helena, Arkansas, USA. He was an actor, known for Law of the North (1932), Ghost City (1932) and Ten Years Old (1927). He died on 19 May 1995 in Monteagle, Tennessee, USA.
- Additional Crew
- Location Management
- Camera and Electrical Department
Mark E. Hough was born on 2 July 1959 in St. Helena, California, USA. Mark E. is known for Chaw (2009), The Devil's Gift (1984) and Olly, Olly, Oxen Free (1978). Mark E. has been married to Christine since 2 June 1996. They have one child.- Roberta Martin was born on 12 February 1907 in Helena, Arkansas, USA. She died on 18 January 1969 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- Richard was one of those promising talents which dotted the Hollywood landscape in its golden age. Despite his striking looks, Richard Haydel did not live to realize a solid career in the movies. He played few significant parts in his short career.
He died of an acute respiratory infection in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 22. - Actor
- Additional Crew
Harry Mayo was born on 11 March 1898 in Helena, Montana, USA. He was an actor, known for Hotel de Paree (1959). He died on 6 January 1964 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.- Roosevelt Sykes was a prolific blues pianist with a lot of mix between ragtime and blues. He was a great entertainer almost always with a cigar in his mouth.
He got to cut a record under the Okeh label around 1929. "44 Blues" became a hit and he moved to Chicago and started a band and played frequently during the thirties and forties.
He left Chicago in the mid-fifties and moved to New Orleans. The electric blues had taken over Chicago and he found it easier to get work in that area. He toured the Europe in the sixties with the blues festival-revival.
Roosevelt Sykes continued to touring nightclubs and festivals until his death in 1983. - Blanche Lincoln was born on 30 September 1960 in Helena, Arkansas, USA. She has been married to Steve Lincoln since 1994. They have two children.
- Max Baucus was born on 11 December 1941 in Helena, Montana, USA. He has been married to Melodee Hanes since 2011. He was previously married to Wanda Minge and Garacimos, Ann.
- William Mahoney was born on 5 February 1946 in Helena, Montana, USA. He is an actor, known for Passion Fish (1992).
- Actress
Fanny Donahue was born on 9 September 1890 in Helena, Arkansas, USA. She was an actress. She was married to John L. Adams. She died on 24 September 1973 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Composer
- Soundtrack
Pianist/singer Jimmy McCracklin was born in 1921 in Arkansas but raised in St. Louis, MO. He served in the US Navy during World War II, and after the war he moved to Los Angeles, CA, to become a professional boxer, using the name Jimmy Mackey. He fought as a light-heavyweight, and won nearly two dozen bouts before deciding to leave boxing for a career as an R&B pianist, something he had been doing on the side during his boxing days. He met up with producer Robert Geddins in 1947 and recorded for Geddins' Cavatone label. He also released songs in a variety of genres--blues, R&B, big-band swing--for a succession of labels in the 1940s and 1950s. His first big hit, "The Walk", was recorded for Checker Records in 1958. He has recorded more singles and albums over the years, though none had the success of "The Walk".- Ellis Valentine was born on 30 July 1954 in Helena, Arkansas, USA. He is an actor, known for Fantasy Island (1977) and 1977 MLB All-Star Game (1977).
- Louie Giammona was born on 3 March 1953 in St. Helena, California, USA.