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Born October 22, 1947 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, William Brent Girdler launched his filmmaking career with the 1972 release of Asylum of Satan. He made a total of nine films in six years and provided the music for the Pat Patterson quickie Dr. Gore. Girdler died in a helicopter accident in the Philippines after completing his final movie The Manitou.
Girdler wore many hats in respect to his filmmaking, writing six of his nine films and composing the music for three. He also produced two of his own movies. His early works were filmed in his hometown of Louisville, KY with the assistance of many friends and local investors. Girdler's first two low budget horror entries, Asylum of Satan and Three on a Meathook, made only a slight impact on the drive-in movie scene, but they got his foot in the door with Sam Arkoff and AIP. Girdler subsequently made three blaxploitation films: Zebra Killer, Abby, and Sheba Baby. After his AIP stint ended, Girdler directed the political thriller Project Kill starring Leslie Nielsen. Eager to return to horror, Girdler sought finances from Edward Montoro and thus brought Grizzly and Day of the Animals into the world. Girdler hoped to strike gold when he bought the rights to Graham Masterton's 1976 best-selling novel 'The Manitou' for $50,000, and he did just that. Within three months of securing the rights, Girdler began shooting the movie with Tony Curtis and Susan Strasberg in the leading roles.
William Girdler's most successful effort is Grizzly, a bleak Jaws knockoff starring a giant fuzzy bear. Made on a fairly tight budget, Grizzly ranked among the most successful films of 1976. Abby, a 1974 Exorcist rip-off which prompted a lawsuit from Warner Brothers, was also a box-office hit and made more money via domestic rentals than Blacula. Legal issues prevented Girdler from seeing profits for both films. Other box office hits born of Girdler include the Pam Grier vehicle Sheba Baby and The Manitou (a posthumous hit).- Stunts
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Stuntman and actor Bobby Bass was born on August 6, 1936 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Bobby not only was a Judo champion with a third degree black belt, but also was a paratrooper, Green Beret, and a Special Forces instructor in the military prior to being introduced to the stunt business by fellow stuntman and actor Gene LeBell in the mid-1960's. Outside of his extensive work as a stuntman, Bass also taught such people as Mel Gibson, Burt Reynolds, Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon, Danny Glover, Michael Douglas, and Kathleen Turner how to either fight and/or handle weapons (Bass helped popularize the use of the head butt in barroom fights). In addition, Bobby became a staunch advocate of safer working conditions in the stunt industry after stuntwoman and then girlfriend Heidi Von Beltz was paralyzed from the neck down in the wake of an automobile stunt going disastrously awry during the shooting of The Cannonball Run (1981) as well as the tragic helicopter accident that claimed the lives of Vic Morrow and two child actors that occurred during the making of Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983). Bass died at age 65 from Parkinson's disease on November 7, 2001.- Actress
- Director
- Casting Director
Nicole Leigh is an award winning actress that is know for films such as Home Run and Shroud. She has recently become more involved in production by starting The Old West Studios production company in Dallas, Texas. She is also passionate about social issues and raising awareness for unity among women and families.- David Harris was born on 19 October 1960 in Jefferson County, Texas, USA. He died on 30 June 2004 in Huntsville, Texas, USA.
- Cinthia Freeling was born on 7 August 1953 in Jefferson County, Texas, USA. She is an actress, known for Hardware Wars (1978), Love and the Midnight Auto Supply (1977) and Brothers (1984).
- Lee Quick was born on 30 August 1968 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA. She is an actress, known for Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998), Pokémon 3 the Movie: Spell of the Unown (2000) and Pokémon the Movie: Destiny Deoxys (2004).
- Mark W. Clark was born on 1 May 1896 in Madison Barracks, Jefferson County, New York, USA. He was married to Mary Lou Millard and Louise Maurine Doran. He died on 17 April 1984 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
- Alan Adelberg is a voice actor and musician out of Austin, Texas performing in several games such as Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and Fire Emblem Heroes as well as audiobooks and commercials. His debut album, Anthemmatic, has been featured in various television shows and films. Alan is a two-time Voice Arts Award nominee.
- Woody Watson was born on 26 February 1948 in Jefferson County, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for A Perfect World (1993), RoboCop 2 (1990) and Powder (1995). He was married to Bethany J. Wright and Claudia A.. He died on 27 January 1999 in Trenton, Texas, USA.
- Soundtrack
Pat Friday was born on 4 August 1921 in Jefferson County, Idaho. Pat died on 21 June 2016 in Fredericksburg, Texas, USA.- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Maxine Waters Willard was born on 14 July 1945 in Jefferson County, Texas, USA. She is an actress, known for Norbit (2007), Little Shop of Horrors (1986) and Spy Hard (1996). She is married to Dee Andrews. She was previously married to Frederic K. Johnson and Jess Willard.- Actress
- Stunts
- Additional Crew
Grew up in between Houston and London, with a strong ear for accents and dialects. From a young age, was always physical, from dance to eventual stunt work and fitness industry experience. Graduated with a BFA in Acting from Carnegie Mellon University. Based in Los Angeles, where she works in film, television, and voice over.- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Julia Waters was born on 8 June 1943 in Jefferson County, Texas, USA. She is an actress, known for Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Spy Hard (1996) and Wag the Dog (1997).- Columbus "Corkey" B. Courson (19th June, 1918 - 16th April, 2008) was a Graduate of the University of California Berkley in 1940 with a degree in English, and later in Fiscal Education as well as obtaining a Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling.
A decorated WWII Veteran, Mr. Courson served as a Carrier Pilot in the Navy seeing combat in the South Pacific for 26 months. Following the War he spent his life as a Teacher and Administrator in the Orange Unified School District.
Columbus is survived by his wife of 67 years, Pearl "Penny" née Schmidt; his daughter Judith Burton, granddaughter Emily Burton and grandson James Burton. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Susan. - Richard Branda was born on 28 August 1935 in Jefferson County, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for You Are There (1953), Two-Minute Warning (1976) and McMillan & Wife (1971). He was married to Eileen Friedman. He died on 7 January 1993 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Harry Maret was born on 4 July 1917 in Jefferson County, Colorado, USA. He is known for The Graduate (1967), The Big Country (1958) and Elmer Gantry (1960). He died on 14 January 1989 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Lane Thomas Wilson was born on 11 November 1981 in Jefferson County, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for American Outlaws (2001).
- Sound Department
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Evan Jones was born on 5 April 1972 in Jefferson County, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995), Dragon Ball Z (1996) and Dragon Ball (1995). He has been married to Andrea Cabe since 31 December 1999.- Additional Crew
Winifred Treimer was born on 22 April 1915 in Jefferson County, Illinois, USA. She is known for Battle of the Planets (1978). She died on 27 December 2004 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Additional Crew
- Producer
Michael Bender was born on 6 February 1946 in Jefferson County, Texas, USA. He was a producer, known for Beetlejuice (1988) and Beetlejuice (1989). He died on 3 October 1997 in Encino, California, USA.- Leee Black Childers was born on 24 July 1945 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA. He is known for Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC (2022), Superstar in a Housedress (2004) and Hotel Gramercy Park (2008). He died on 6 April 2014 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Joanie Kleypas was born on 20 July 1957 in Jefferson County, Texas, USA.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Luther Waters was born on 28 December 1946 in Jefferson County, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for Little Shop of Horrors (1986), The Lion King (1994) and A Goofy Movie (1995).- Janeece Freeman was born on 9 June 1977 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA. He is an actor, known for Unexpected (2011) and Sheira and Loli's Dittydoodle Works (2005).