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Paul William Walker IV was born in Glendale, California. He grew up together with his brothers, Caleb and Cody, and sisters, Ashlie and Amie. Their parents, Paul William Walker III, a sewer contractor, and Cheryl (Crabtree) Walker, a model, separated around September 2004. His grandfather, William Walker, was a Pearl Harbor survivor and a Navy middleweight boxing champion, while his maternal grandfather commanded a tank battalion in Italy under General Patton during World War II. Paul grew up active in sports like soccer and surfing. He had English and German ancestry.
Paul was cast for the first season of the family sitcom, Throb (1986) and began modeling until he received a script for the 1994 movie, Tammy and the T-Rex (1994). He attended high school at Village Christian High School in Sun Valley, California, graduating in 1991. With encouragement from friends and an old casting agent who remembered him as a child, he decided to try his luck again with acting shortly after returning from College.
He starred in Meet the Deedles (1998), a campy, silly but surprisingly fun film which failed to garner much attention. However, lack of attention would not be a problem for Paul Walker for long. With Pleasantville (1998), he appeared in his first hit. As the town stud (a la 1950s) who more than meets his match in modern day Reese Witherspoon, he was one of the most memorable characters of the film. That same year, Paul and his then-girlfriend Rebecca had a baby girl named Meadow Walker (Meadow Rain Walker). Even though Paul publicly admitted that Meadow was not planned, he said that she is his number one priority. Paul and Rebecca separated and Meadow lives with her mother in Hawaii. She often visited with Paul as his homes in Santa Barbara and Huntington Beach, California.
Roles in the teen hits Varsity Blues (1999), She's All That (1999) and The Skulls (2000) cemented Walker's continued rise to celebrity. He was chosen to be one of the young stars featured on the cover of Vanity Fair's annual Hollywood issue in April 2000. While the other stars on the cover, brooded and tried their best to look sexy and serious, Paul smiled brightly and showed why he is not part of the norm. This is one young actor who certainly stood apart from the rest of the crowd, not only with his talent but with his attitude. The Dallas Morning News commented in March of 2000 that, "Paul is one of the rarest birds in Hollywood- a pretension free movie star." The latest blockbuster hit, The Fast and the Furious (2001), had raised his stardom to an even higher level.
His fighting scenes in movies lead to a passion for martial arts. He has studied various forms of Jujitsu, Taekwondo, Jeet Kune Do and Eskrima. Paul mentioned in a magazine interview that he had hoped enroll in the Keysi Fighting Method when it comes to the United States. Other than practicing martial arts, Paul enjoyed relaxing at home with his daughter, Meadow Rain, surfing near his Huntington Beach abode, walking his dogs and just driving.
When Paul seriously did get a break from the entertainment business, he said he loved traveling. Paul had traveled to India, Fiji, Costa Rica, Sarawak, Brunei, Borneo and other parts of the Asian continent. Tragically, Paul Walker died in a car crash on Saturday November 30, 2013, after attending a charity event for "Reach Out Worldwide".
Several of Paul's films were released after his death, include Hours (2013), Brick Mansions (2014), and his final starring role in The Fast and the Furious series, Furious 7 (2015), part of which was completed after his death. The film's closing scenes paid tribute to Walker, whose character met with a happy ending, and rode off into the sunset. He appeared archival footage in Fast X (2023).- Actor
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1950s and 60s second lead actor Keith Andes fits into the tall, handsome, strapping and highly virile mold that encompassed the likes of George Nader, Guy Madison, and Jeffrey Hunter. Although he may not be as well remembered as the aforementioned, he managed to maintain a reliable career on radio (from age 12), stage, TV and films for over three decades.
Born John Charles Andes on July 12, 1920, in Ocean City, New Jersey, Keith found work on radio singing and acting throughout his high school years. While serving with the Air Force during WWII, he performed in the patriotic 1943 Broadway stage show "Winged Victory" and, after being seen by studio mogul Darryl F. Zanuck, was given a minor part in the film version the following year.
Keith returned to Hollywood in the post-war years and won the role of one of Loretta Young's brothers (the others being Lex Barker and James Arness) in the classic film The Farmer's Daughter (1947). His enviable physique and photogenic good looks made the blond looker an obvious choice to continue in both rugged adventures and beefcake drama but his output was fairly minimal. In Clash by Night (1952), one of his best roles, he dallied hot and heavy with a young Marilyn Monroe and, in Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952), he demonstrated some expert swashbuckling skills.
Meanwhile on the musical front, Keith proved he had a resilient baritone. He won a Theatre World Award for "The Chocolate Soldier" in 1947 and, subsequently, starred in "Kiss Me Kate" with Anne Jeffreys of TV's Topper (1953) fame. More notably, he appeared opposite Lucille Ball in her only Broadway musical "Wildcat" in 1960, winding things up playing "Don Quixote" for over 400 performances in "Man of La Mancha" in 1968. Ironically, the movie studios did not take advantage of Keith's musical prowess, appearing in a bland role with Jane Powell and singing one musical number in The Girl Most Likely (1957).
Beside numerous episodic appearances on such popular 60's and 70's shows as "Have Gun, Will Travel," "The Rifleman," "77 Sunset Strip," "Perry Mason," "The Outer Limits," "Daniel Boone," "The Andy Griffith Show," "Star Trek," "I Spy," "Petticoat Junction," "Gunsmoke," "Cannon" and "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century," Keith co-starred in two television series: This Man Dawson (1959) and the sitcom Glynis (1963), the latter starring popular Brit actress Glynis Johns. Both were short-lived. He occasionally found voiceover work.
After a minor part in the film And Justice for All (1979), Keith made his final appearance as Father Adam in the TV movie drama Blinded by the Light (1980) ). He then retired, bought and lived on a boat and ran charters on trips to Catalina and Mexico. Twice married and divorced, Keith had two children (Mark and Matt) by first wife, Jean Alice Cotton. Mark Andes became a rock musician. Keith's second wife was actress/dancer/choreographer Shelah Hackett.
Sadly, his final years were marred by extreme ill health, including bladder cancer, and he committed suicide in his Santa Clarita, California home at age 85.- Actor
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Eddie Mekka was born on 14 June 1952 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Laverne & Shirley (1976), Dreamgirls (2006) and A League of Their Own (1992). He was married to Yvonne Marie Grace and DeLee Lively. He died on 27 November 2021 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Warren Berlinger was born on 31 August 1937 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Cannonball Run (1981), The Long Goodbye (1973) and The World According to Garp (1982). He was married to Betty Lou Keim. He died on 2 December 2020 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Tiny Ron was born on 21 November 1947 in Torrance, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Last Man Standing (1996), Road House (1989) and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994). He died on 28 November 2019 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Peter Hansen was born on 5 December 1921 in Oakland, California, USA. He was an actor, known for General Hospital (1963), The War of the Roses (1989) and When Worlds Collide (1951). He was married to Florence Elizabeth (Betty) Moe. He died on 9 April 2017 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
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Jerome Courtland was born on 27 December 1926 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. He was a director and actor, known for Pete's Dragon (1977), Kiss and Tell (1945) and Make Believe Ballroom (1949). He was married to Marlene Juttner, Janet Rose Gumprecht and Polly Bergen. He died on 1 March 2012 in Santa Clarita Valley, California, USA.- Actress
- Additional Crew
Frances Morris was born on 3 August 1908 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. She was an actress, known for Thunder (1929), Miss Sadie Thompson (1953) and Adventures of Superman (1952). She was married to Russell Parker and Antrim Short. She died on 2 December 2003 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Costume and Wardrobe Department
David Mayreis was born on 1 March 1956 in California, USA. He is known for Minority Report (2002), Sphere (1998) and Star Trek: Nemesis (2002). He died in 2018 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Earl Schuman was born on 24 February 1916 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for Taxi (2004), Mr. Deeds (2002) and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004). He was married to Edith (Edie) Bartnof and Beulah. He died on 24 March 2016 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- John Baer was born on 6 June 1923 in York, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Terry and the Pirates (1952), We're No Angels (1955) and Night of the Blood Beast (1958). He was married to Noureen Cecilia Jauregui. He died on 7 January 2006 in Newhall, Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Hansford Rowe was born on 12 May 1924 in Richmond, Virginia, USA. He was an actor, known for Dante's Peak (1997), V: The Final Battle (1984) and Three Days of the Condor (1975). He was married to Janice Solomon, Ales Elizabeth Jackson, Zilpha Eloise Swan and Mirasol M Angeles. He died on 5 September 2017 in Newhall, Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Leonard Termo was born on 6 March 1935 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Ed Wood (1994), Godzilla (1998) and Ali (2001). He died on 30 October 2012 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
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- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Tap Canutt was born on 7 August 1932 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor and assistant director, known for El Condor (1970), The Cowboys (1972) and State Fair (1962). He died on 2 June 2014 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Director
- Producer
- Actor
Norman Abbott was born on 11 July 1922 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and producer, known for The Last of the Secret Agents? (1966), Get Smart (1965) and The Jack Benny Program (1950). He was married to Grace Hartman and Gayle Dominique. He died on 9 July 2016 in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Cyndi Garcia-Posey was born on 14 August 1959 in Hollywood, California, USA. Cyndi was married to John Posey. Cyndi died on 12 December 2014 in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, USA.
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- Actor
- Composer
Born Charles Westover in Coopersville, Michigan, on December 30, 1934, rocker Del Shannon claimed legendary country-western singer Hank Williams as an early influence, but his first record was unadulterated rock: the classic "Runaway" in 1961, highlighted by Shannon's falsetto and keyboardist Max Crook's wailing Musitron (an invention of his). It shot to #1 in both the US and the UK. He had several follow-up hits, including "Hats Off to Larry" and "Little Town Flirt", but his last big hit came in 1965, with "Keep Searchin' ". His career decline didn't keep him from working, however, and he had a few modest hits, notably a cover of Bobby Freeman's "Do You Wanna Dance?". Shannon spent much of the late 1960s and early 1970s touring Great Britain, where he found a more receptive and admiring audience than he did in the US. In 1985 he had a minor hit on the US country music charts with "In My Arms Again". Shortly afterwards he began touring in rock-n-roll revival shows. On February 8, 1990, after battling a combination of drugs, alcohol and depression for years, he shot himself to death.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Ruben Moreno was born on 29 March 1923 in El Paso, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Thirteen Days (2000), Little Big Man (1970) and Coffy (1973). He died on 22 September 2011 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Chick Sheridan was born in 1913 in Arkansas. He was an actor, known for The Jack Benny Program (1950), Death Valley Days (1952) and Rolling Man (1972). He died on 30 September 1993 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Roger Rodas was born on 31 October 1975 in Santa Ana, El Salvador. He died on 30 November 2013 in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, USA.
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- Actor
John Epper was born on 6 May 1906 in Switzerland. He was an actor, known for The Scalphunters (1968), Temple Houston (1963) and The Big Valley (1965). He died on 3 December 1992 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Josie Harris was born on 17 January 1980 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. She was an actress, known for Exit 38 (2006), Starter Wives Confidential (2013) and Starter Wives (2013). She was married to JB Spades. She died on 10 March 2020 in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Norma McCarty was born on 18 December 1920 in Arkansas, USA. She was an actress, known for Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957), Medical Center (1969) and The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood Jr. (1995). She was married to Edward D. Wood Jr.. She died on 27 June 2014 in Newhall, Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Philip Vannatter was born on 18 April 1941 in Billy's Creek, West Virginia, USA. He was married to Eunice (Rita) Freeman. He died on 20 January 2012 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
Brandon James knew from an early age that his true calling was entertainment. He grew up in San Antonio, Texas and at the age of 7 he began doing local theater but the small town couldn't contain Brandon's big talent and at the age of 14, Hollywood came calling and he was signed to a prestigious talent agency. With his parents' support, he moved to Los Angeles and hasn't stopped working since. His TV appearances range from guest spots on Disney's ' Jessie', Disney XD's ' Mighty Med's, and Nickelodeon's ' Bucket and Skinner' to HBO's ' True Blood', Fox's ' Enlisted' and the ABC Family pilot, 'Phys. Ed.' In his spare time. Brandon can be found performing stand-up comedy at the Hollywood Improv, skateboarding, playing the drums or sky high working to get his pilot's license.