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- Actress
- Writer
- Music Department
Cheryl Ladd is an American actress, singer, and author best known for her role as Kris Munroe in the ABC television series Charlie's Angels, whose cast she joined in its second season in 1977 to replace Farrah Fawcett-Majors. Ladd remained on the show until its cancellation in 1981. Her film roles include Purple Hearts (1984), Millennium (1989), Poison Ivy (1992), Permanent Midnight (1998), and Unforgettable (2017).- Harrison Young was born on 13 March 1930 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), Saving Private Ryan (1998) and The Game (1997). He was married to Denise M. Young. He died on 3 July 2005 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Colleen Moore was born Kathleen Morrison in Port Huron, Michigan. Her father was an irrigation engineer and his job was good enough to provide the family a middle-class environment. She was educated in parochial schools and studied at the famed Detroit Conservatory. Colleen's family moved to Atlanta, Georgia, and later to Tampa, Florida, where she spent some of her happiest years. She described her childhood as a happy one where her parents were very much in love. In fact, she claims she never heard her parents argue with each other, although she admitted they had their differences. As a child she was fascinated with films and the queens of the day such as Marguerite Clark and Mary Pickford and kept a scrapbook of those actresses; she even kept a blank space for the day when she would be a famous star and could put her picture there. When a neighbor down the street from her had a piano delivered, Colleen talked the deliverymen into taking the wooden packing crate to her house, and she set it up as a stage. It was the beginning of her career, as she and her friend performed plays for the other neighborhood children. By 1917 she would be on her way to becoming a star. Colleen's uncle, Walter C. Howey, was the editor of the "Chicago Tribune" and had helped D.W. Griffith make his films The Birth of a Nation (1915) and Intolerance (1916) more presentable to the censors. Knowing of his niece's acting aspirations, Hovey asked Griffith to help her get a start in the motion picture industry. No sooner had she arrived in Hollywood than she found herself playing in five films that year, The Savage (1917) being her first. Her first starring role was as Annie in Little Orphant Annie (1918). Colleen was on her way. She also starred in a number of westerns opposite Tom Mix, but the movie that defined her as a "flapper" was the classic Flaming Youth (1923), in which she played Patricia Fentriss. By 1927 she was the top box-office draw in the US, pulling in the phenomenal sum of $12,500 a week (unlike many other young, highly-paid actresses, however, Colleen did not spend her money frivolously. Instead, she put it into the stock market, making very shrewd investments). She successfully made the transition into the "talkie" era of sound films. Her final film role was as Hester Prynne in The Scarlet Letter (1934). She did make one final appearance in the TV mini-series Hollywood (1980), but it was her silver screen appearances that mattered most. After she retired she wrote two books on investing and went so far as to marry two stockbrokers. On January 25, 1988, Colleen died of an undisclosed ailment in Paso Robles, California. She was 88.- Candace Hilligoss was involved in acting from the early days of elementary school plays. After three years at the University of Iowa, she came to New York to study acting at the American Theatre Wing, and made her professional debut doing summer stock in Pennsylvania. She acted at the Cape Cod Playhouse, toured with Nina Foch in "Idiot's Delight", turned up in New York TV shows and, as one of the world-famous Copa Girls, danced at the Copacabana night spot. In 1961, she was spirited off to Lawrence, Kansas, to star in Carnival of Souls (1962), the spooky cult classic; she later reinforced her horror rep playing the ingenue in the Connecticut-made The Curse of the Living Corpse (1964).
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Charles "Chic" Sale was primarily a stage comedian who, although he infrequently appeared on Broadway from 1902-30 and appeared in a handful of silent films, spent the majority of his career treading the boards of vaudeville as a comedian, usually in the persona of "Lem Putt," a carpenter from Urbana, Illinois who specialized in the building of outhouses. By age 49 his stage act had become so popular that he felt compelled to write, with the help of two newspaper writers, a 3000-word collection of his monologues (at the urging of his lawyer who expressed dismay over lesser comedians stealing his act) which was published as, "The Specialist." The book was a huge hit, published in 9 languages and remains in print to this day (he actually took 6 months off touring to personally answer fan mail resulting from the book and a sequel was published as "I'll Tell You Why"). During the 1930s and 40s there were outhouses sporting "Chic Sale" signs all over the world, his name becoming synonymous for toilet (which didn't please him in the least) and the butt of fellow comedian Groucho Marx' jokes. After appearing in a flop Broadway show in 1930 Sale headed for Hollywood for good and became, thanks to effective makeup and complete mastery of his lanky body, a character actor. Still in his mid to late 40s Sale convincingly played octogenarians. He did this so well that it was quite a shock to see him out of make-up; he was unrecognizable from his old man screen persona. He died of pneumonia in 1936 at just 51 years of age, survived by his wife Marie.- Writer
- Producer
- Actress
Terry McMillan was born on October 18, 1951, to Madeline Washington Tilman and Edward McMillan. She grew up in Port Huron, Michigan. Her parents divorced when she was thirteen and her father died three years later. McMillan's mother supported her family by working nights at a factory.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Additional Crew
- Director
Jamie Sheridan was born on 28 March 1967 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. Jamie is an assistant director and director, known for 30 Rock (2006), Salt (2010) and The Loudest Voice (2019).- William Kruse was born on 15 November 1933 in Huron, South Dakota, USA. He was an actor, known for Playhouse 90 (1956), The Silent Witness (1962) and Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955). He died on 31 December 2016 in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
- Harmon Stevens was born on 19 November 1910 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for Mesa of Lost Women (1953), Medic (1954) and Your Favorite Story (1953). He died on 20 April 1992 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Art Department
- Director
- Animation Department
David Knott is an artist and filmmaker who is employed by Walt Disney TV Animation Studios. He has gained notoriety through his efforts a storyboard artist and director on many Disney and Nickelodeon television series. After contributing to popular shows like Recess, Kim Possible, and The Emperor's New School, he won a Daytime Emmy and Primetime Emmy as a Supervising Director on Penguins of Madagascar. From 2019-2023, David is the Co-EP and Supervising Director on The Ghost and Molly McGee.- Originally from Port Huron, Michigan, Paul headed to NYC after graduating from college. He was immediately signed as a model with the acclaimed modeling agency, IMG. He worked as a model in NYC and Europe for three years before discovering his love and passion for acting.
Never shying away from a road trip, Paul packed his bags and drove across the country to pursue his dreams in Los Angeles. Within his first year in Hollywood, Paul has played the lead in three feature films. He just wrapped production on the independent feature "Dog Tags" playing a troubled marine on a path to find the father he never knew.
Paul resides in Venice, CA with his black lab "Sunny". - Actor
- Soundtrack
Wilson Wood was born on 11 February 1915 in Huron, North Dakota, USA. He was an actor, known for Singin' in the Rain (1952), Zombies of the Stratosphere (1952) and Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962). He was married to Martha. He died on 23 October 2004 in Culver City, California, USA.- Actor
- Director
Joseph Belmont was born on 18 August 1874 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Prejudice (1922), The Hired Girl (1915) and The Balance (1915). He died on 16 May 1939 in California, USA.- Kyle Thatcher was born on 16 December 1947 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), Blind Fury (1989) and Jinxed! (1982). He died on 10 December 2001 in Agua Dulce, California, USA.
- Director
- Producer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Ramy A. Hassan was born on 19 January 1976 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. Ramy A. is a director and producer, known for Dark Chocolate (2015), Love on Autopilot and Seal or No Seal (2007).- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Producer
- Director
Before entering the film business, Mike Naylor was part of a little known elite military unit in the United States Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). As a Combat Controller (CCT) he served in Special Tactics Squadrons (STS) for over a decade. Mike served all over the world with other elite US Forces such as Navy Seals, Army Special Forces and Rangers. He is a graduate of the most elite military schools in the world which include US Special Forces Military Freefall Jumpmaster Course, Military Combat Divemaster as well as a graduate of the US Special Forces High Risk S.E.R.E. (Survive. Evade. Resist. Escape.) school to name just a few.- Camera and Electrical Department
- Editorial Department
- Script and Continuity Department
Aaron Picot was born on 7 January 1981 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. He is known for Griselda (2024), The Terminal List (2022) and Sitting in Bars with Cake (2023).- Muriel Buck Humphrey was born on 20 February 1912 in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA. She was married to Max Brown and Hubert H. Humphrey. She died on 20 September 1998 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
- Actor
- Writer
Michael Mallory was born on 28 November 1955 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Mob City (2013), Kickin' It (2011) and Haunts of the Olde Country (1993). He has been married to Helen Mallory since 1979. They have one child.- Visual Effects
- Animation Department
- Additional Crew
Ryan Wehner was born on 16 May 1987 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. He is known for Transcendence (2014), Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) and Crawl Space (2008).- Actor
- Writer
Harry Wismer was born on 30 June 1913 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Triple Threat (1948), The Spirit of West Point (1947) and Football Headliners of 1951 (1951). He died on 4 December 1967 in New York City, New York, USA.- Cleve Moore was born on 10 June 1904 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for Too Many Crooks (1927), Lilac Time (1928) and Footlights and Fools (1929). He died on 25 January 1954 in Miami, Florida, USA.
- Tonya Mitchell was born on 21 August 1982 in Huron, Tennessee, USA. She is an actress, known for Broken Shells (2015). She has been married to Jason Essary since November 2002. They have one child.
- Irving Axelrad was born on 21 December 1915 in Huron, South Dakota, USA. He was a producer, known for The Color of Money (1986). He died on 15 May 1998 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
- Raised in Peoria, Illinois, Bob received his BFA in Theatre at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He moved to the San Francisco area and continued pursuing theatre, beginning his study as a stage combat instructor. He taught under the guidance of Richard Lane at The Academy of the Sword from 1993-2000. Bob is a graduate of the Dell' Arte School of Physical Theatre. He is a Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors and a member of Actor's Equity. He currently pursues acting and fight direction in Seattle with his wife, actress Kelly Balch.
- James D. Bindenagel was born on 30 June 1949 in Huron, South Dakota, USA.
- Master Skip was born in 1956 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA.
- Art Department
- Art Director
B.H. Martin was born on 25 October 1875 in Fitchville, Huron, Ohio, USA. B.H. is known for The Flaming Forest (1926), The Understanding Heart (1927) and The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln (1924).- Composer
- Editor
- Sound Department
Erik began his music career playing piano at a young age. Growing up listening to classical music, he developed a love and appreciation for large orchestral works by composers such as Beethoven, Dvorak, and Wagner. This, in turn, fueled his interest in orchestral film scores, and the complex relationship they have with the films they work for.
In 2005, Erik composed and recorded the score to the feature-length film "The Ancient", which was his first serious step into the world of film scoring. The score was well received, and he worked on several short films afterward. In 2006, he joined Liquid Fire Studios as the composer for the "Age of Mythology" total conversion mod titled "Legends of the Third Age". Later that year, he also composed the music for the pirate-themed stage play "Whodunit" performed in Bakersfield, California to benefit the American Cancer Society.
Erik continued to work on several short films, as well as write standalone music and work on his craft while attending Central Michigan University. In 2011, he launched his services under the newly-formed banner of ThunderWave Studios. Since then, he has worked on a number of award-winning films from directors around the world.- John Morrow was born on 27 April 1933 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA.
- Langdon McCormick was born on 2 March 1874 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. He was a writer, known for The Storm (1938), Shipwrecked (1926) and The Torrent (1924). He was married to Sylvia Bidwell. He died on 25 June 1954 in New York City, New York, USA.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
EJ Assi, a native of Detroit, holds a BFA in acting from Wayne State University and trained at the Moscow Art Theatre School as well. He began his career on stage in such classics as Bus Stop, Inherit the Wind, A View from a Bridge, Taming of The Shrew, and A Lie of The Mind performed in Moscow, Russia. After EJ's film debut in Detroit Unleaded, Filmmaker Magazine described him as "tremendously charismatic with a bright career ahead of him". EJ has done a variety of commercial and print work and can be seen in the upcoming features, Waterfront Nightmare, An Inappropriate Affect, and City of Gold a Gus Van Sant film.- Director
- Actor
James Bonadio was raised in Port Huron, Michigan. After graduating high school, he left for the big city...Detroit. He attended Oakland University and studied sketch and improv at The Second City. He performed with another legendary improv troupe, Motor City Improv. Along with fellow native Detroiter Elizabeth Berkley, James appeared in The Elevator (2001). His performance in _Ordinary Killer, An (2002)_ as a drug dealer was very chilling. Now relocated in Los Angeles, James is continuing to add to his resume.- Writer
- Director
- Editor
Joseph Parcell was born on 26 September 1980 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. He is a writer and director, known for Being from Another Planet (2011), Rain (2009) and Curiosity (2010). He has been married to Erin Parcell since 14 June 2008.- Earl Caddock was born on 27 February 1888 in Huron, South Dakota, USA. He was an actor, known for Stecher-Caddock Wrestling Match (1920). He died on 25 August 1950 in Walnut, Iowa, USA.
- Shane Hernandez was born on 23 August 1982 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. He is an actor, known for By Mouth Only (2015). He is married to Renee Joy. They have two children.
- Clarke Silvernail was born on 31 January 1893 in Huron, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer, known for Hell Harbor (1930), Behind That Curtain (1929) and The Eyes of the World (1930). He died on 22 September 1930 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Born in Michigan, Vaughn Xavier Haynes has been acting and directing for his whole life. Beginning in community theatre and expanding to educational and ultimately professional theatre, he is no stranger to the stage. He is known for his range, frequently cast as characters spanning from zany and outlandish to stark and serious. An acclaimed director as well as an actor, his directing style has been described as "captivating, passionate, focused, and beautifully captures the heart and soul of the actors". He has also begun to act in film in addition to his comprehensive theatre experience, acting in student films, commercials, and documentaries, most recently in ESPN's "30 for 30". He is pursuing both a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from Michigan State University.
- Mike Rounds was born on 24 October 1954 in Huron, South Dakota, USA.
- Cathy Ashmore was born on 12 February 1933 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. She died on 1 March 2014 in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
- Director
- Actress
- Camera and Electrical Department
Dee Derusha attended Wylie E. Groves High School in Michigan, and graduated in 2005. She also attended the DAFT Student Animation Workshop that year, and won several awards for her collaborative short stop-motion animation, 'Nubsy.' Dee then went on to pursue a degree in film at Wayne State University, completing a year before moving on to graduate from the Motion Picture Institute of Michigan in 2007. Since then, Dee has made numerous short films, music videos, and animations, and has worked as an actor in student and independent films around the Metro-Detroit area, as well as a radio voice actor. In 2017, she launched a YouTube series, "On the Go," which features discussions with passengers while driving around the city. After taking a short break, she began working on season two in 2018, after graduating from Kendall College of Art and Design with a BA in Graphic Design. She now works as design support, while pursuing animation, comedy, and illustration as hobbies.- Jane Connelly was born on 2 May 1883 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. She was an actress, known for The Man from Beyond (1922). She was married to Erwin Connelly. She died on 25 October 1925 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Louise Reming Barnes was born in 1864 in Huron, OH, USA. She was an actress, known for The Town Scandal (1923), A Detective's Strategy (1912) and A Day Off (1912). She was married to Mac Barnes and Percy Shelley Plunkett. She died on 20 May 1945 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Additional Crew
- Producer
Clark W. Thomas was born on 10 November 1883 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. Clark W. was a producer, known for No More Women (1924), Richard the Lion-Hearted (1923) and Loving Lies (1924). Clark W. was married to Helen Burford. Clark W. died on 28 April 1943.