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- Tony Mockus Sr. was born on 13 June 1929 in Cook, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Backdraft (1991), The Untouchables (1987) and Boss (2011). He was married to Mary Lou Mockus. He died on 1 April 2022 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- Alexandra Yakovleva was born on 2 July 1957 in Kaliningrad, Kaliningradskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She was an actress, known for Ekipazh (1980), A Man from Boulevard des Capucines (1987) and Prikazano vzyat zhivym (1984). She was married to Kalyu Aasmyae, Valeriy Kukhareshin and Aleksandr Nevzorov. She died on 1 April 2022 in St. Petersburg, Russia.
- Director
- Writer
Sarath was a director and writer, known for Bhale Bullodu (1995), Peddinti Alludu (1991) and Bava Bavamaridi (1993). Sarath died on 1 April 2022 in Hyderabad, India.- Roland White was born on 23 April 1938 in Madawaska, Maine, USA. He was an actor, known for Cal's Corral (1959), The Farmer's Other Daughter (1965) and Down from the Mountain (2000). He was married to Diane Bouska. He died on 1 April 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
- Actor
- Writer
- Composer
William Dale Fries, Jr. was born on November 15, 1928 in Audubon, Iowa. Although he showed musical promise as a child, Fries nonetheless was more interested in a career in graphic design. He attended the University of Iowa and majored in fine arts. While at the University of Iowa Bill also studied music and played in the school's concert band. Following graduation Fries got a job handling art chores at an Omaha, Nebraska television station. He began hosting his own TV program after working at this particular job for five years. In the early 60's Bill started working as the art director for the Omaha advertising agency Bozell Jacobs. In 1972 he created the character of truck driver C.W. McCall for a series of TV commercials for the Metz Baking Company. McCall was originally portrayed by Dallas, Texas actor Jim Finlayson. These ads were not only hugely popular with viewers, but also lead to Fries winning the prestigious Clio Award. In 1974 Bill recorded the country song "Old Home Filler-Up 'an Keep on A-Truckin' Cafe" using the pseudonym C.W. McCall. The song was a Top 20 country radio hit. The follow-up single "Wolf Creek Pass" did even better. In January, 1976 Fries scored a huge crossover smash with the rousing trucker's country anthem "Convoy," which peaked at #1 on both the pop and country radio stations alike. The tremendous success of "Convoy" played a key role in popularizing the whole 70's CB craze and the song was adapted into a theatrical film by noted director Sam Peckinpah in 1978 (a new version of "Convoy" was prominently featured on the soundtrack to the movie). Bill recorded several more albums and singles before quitting the music business in 1980. Fries became active in the environmental movement in the early 80's. In 1986 Bill was elected mayor of the town of Ouray, Colorado and would ultimately serve two full terms as mayor. In 1990 Fries released his last solo album "The Real McCall: An American Storyteller" which contrary to common belief, it was not an attempt at a comeback but done for his fans, so they could have some of his music on CD. He also released one album with Mannheim Steamroller in 2003 titled American Spirt. Bill Fries lives in Ouray, Colorado with his wife Rena.- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Georgi Lapeto was born on 2 February 1941. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Mirovoy paren (1972), Gorod masterov (1966) and Cantemir (1973). He died on 1 April 2022.- Dejo Tunfulu was born on 31 May 1972 in Idumota, Lagos State, Nigeria. He was an actor, known for Ejide (2007) and Ito urine (2008). He died on 1 April 2022 in Nigeria.
- Jolanta Lothe was born on 19 April 1942 in Wilno, Wilenskie, Poland [now Vilnius, Lithuania]. She was an actress, known for Haslo Korn (1968), Tylko umarly odpowie (1969) and Brunet wieczorowa pora (1976). She was married to Piotr Lachmann and Helmut Kajzar. She died on 1 April 2022 in Poland.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Actor
Arno Saar was born on 22 May 1953. He was an actor, known for Naerata ometi (1985), Georgica (1998) and Lurich (1984). He died on 1 April 2022.- Producer
- Writer
- Location Management
Mark Rhodes is a creative consultant to the entertainment industry. For 25 years he was a senior show writer, director and producer at Walt Disney Imagineering. Today, he continues to work on projects for Disney, as well as, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and similar theme park venues around the world. During his time with Imagineering, Mark was involved in the creation of shows and attractions for every Disney theme park from Splash Mountain in Florida and Tokyo; to Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain in Disneyland Paris; to Roger Rabbit's CarToon Spin in Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland; to Star Tours and the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Show at Disney's Hollywood Studios. In 2002, he started his own creative consulting business, Rhodes to Imagination, Inc., and has contributed his writing skills to projects ranging from "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" and "Transformers: The Ride - 3D," at Universal Studios; to live theatrical entertainments for the Disney Cruise Lines and Epcot's "The Sum of All Thrills" at the Walt Disney World Resort; to the National Flight Academy's attraction "Ambition," at the National Navy Museum in Pensacola, Florida. Mark also did concept work and scripts for the 2002 Olympics for Kodak, as well as, for Superbowl XL for the city of Detroit. Prior to joining Imagineering, Mark wrote two best-selling novels, and today is the writer, director, producer and co-creator of the popular Disney DVD series, "Imagineering the Magic!" about the creation of the Disneyland and Magic Kingdom Theme Parks. Mark has also served as a Creative Vice President of the Show & Game Studio for TEQGames, and was the creative director and primary investigator for F.I.R.E., the Research and Entertainment division at Full Sail University; during the time he worked as an advisor for the school's film, game and creative writing programs.- Camera and Electrical Department
Andrei Babitsky is known for True Stories (1988), Glavnoe s Olgoy Belovoy (2019) and Il était une fois la Tchétchénie (2001). He died on 1 April 2022 in Donetsk, Ukraine.- Soundtrack
Fitzroy Simpson died on 1 April 2022 in Kingston, Jamaica.