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- Actress
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Born in 1916 in Chicago, Jeni Le Gon trained at Mary Bruce's School of Dancing and performed as a chorus girl, later in vaudeville, from age 16. In Hollywood she appeared in her debut film, Hooray for Love (1935), as dancing partner of the great Bill Robinson. Though primarily a dancer, Jeni sang well and was an appealing, attractive light actress when (rarely) given the chance. In Hollywood films 1935-49, her earlier appearances were in specialty dance numbers; later, as with most black stars of the time, in servant roles. In the forties, Jeni played leads or second leads in at least 5 independently produced all-black cast films. She appeared on the New York stage periodically (playing leads in all-black productions) and later managed the Dance and Drama Playhouse in Los Angeles. After guest appearances on "Amos 'N' Andy" (1951) she faded from public view.- He fit the "tall, dark and handsome" Hollywood prototype beautifully and while the solidly built Greg McClure made a robust dent in Hollywood films after a "Cinderella Man" breakthrough toward the end of WWII, his name would be quickly forgotten following his early retirement.
He was born Dale D'Orr on April 5, 1915, in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of attorney Paul Bardsdale D'Orr. The family moved to Oakland, California when he was still young, and his parents divorced when he was but 12 years old. His stepfather was the pulp fiction writer Walter Easton, whose surname he eventually took.
After his years as a junior college football player in Oakland and playing football, he and brother Harvey relocated to Hollywood where they started a bodybuilding gym. An interest in acting led Greg to scout out stage and film extra work. With little on his resume except non-speaking soldier bits in such films as The Iron Major (1943) and See Here, Private Hargrove (1944), a change audition for the lead role in the Bing Crosby produced film The Great John L. (1945) led to a surprising hire. His marquee name was immediately changed to "Greg McClure" for the Irishman's part.
McClure's nascent leading man career lost its momentum when he was suddenly drafted into the Army not long after the film's release. Freelancing after his honorable discharge, he supplemented his erratic acting career by running a gym that included several film stars as clients. Later featured roles included a number of brutish boxers in such films as Bury Me Dead (1947), Lulu Belle (1948), Joe Palooka in the Big Fight (1949) and Roaring City (1951); the role of "Hammerhead" Hogan in the action adventure Thunder in the Pines (1948); a henchman in the Batman and Robin (1949) serial; a featured role in the "Cold War" espionage film Sky Liner (1949); one of the infamous Daltons in The Dalton Gang (1949); and a private in the war drama Breakthrough (1950);
McClure was forced to leave performing altogether in 1951 after it became known that he was a Communist sympathizer. In later years Greg found varied jobs as a soft drink exec, produce market manager, carpenter and handyman. He moved in with one of his four daughters from his first marriage following his second wife's death, McClure died at the age of 97 on December 7, 2012. - Jacques Rigaud was born on 2 February 1932 in Paris, France. He died on 7 December 2012 in Paris, France.
- Hope Kramer was born on 12 December 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for I Was a Communist for the F.B.I. (1951) and The Flying Serpent (1946). She died on 7 December 2012 in Sun City West, Maricopa, Arizona, USA.
- Daphne Goldrick was born in 1930 in Canada. She was an actress, known for Maison Ikkoku (1986), Millennium (1996) and Kong: The Animated Series (2000). She died on 7 December 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Producer
- Art Department
- Additional Crew
Rusty Mills was born on December 16, 1962 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA as Russell P. Mills. He is known for his work on Animaniacs (1993), Pinky and the Brain (1995) and Wakko's Wish (1999). He was a pioneer in using computer graphics (Amiga-based) on Animaniacs title cards and more. He died on December 7, 2012 in California, USA of colon cancer. He was survived by his wife, Andrea, and Evan his son.- Saul Steinberg was born on 13 August 1939 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Gayfryd McNabb, Laura Sconocchia and Barbara Herzog. He died on 7 December 2012 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- Russ Thacker was born on 23 June 1946 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He was an actor, known for The Line (1980), A.W.O.L. (1972) and Parades (1972). He died on 7 December 2012 in New York City, New York, USA.
- Marty Reisman was born on 1 February 1930 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Yoshiko. He died on 7 December 2012 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- Irene Hughes was born in 1920. She died on 7 December 2012.
- Music Department
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Ammar El Sherei was born on 16 April 1948 in Minya, Egypt. He was a composer, known for The Innocent (1986), Hadith Alsabah wa Almassaa (2001) and Ahlam Hind we Kamilia (1988). He died on 7 December 2012 in Cairo, Egypt.- Additional Crew
- Actress
- Stunts
Mari Ángeles Herranz was an actress, known for The House That Screamed (1969), Enseñar a un sinvergüenza (1970) and Lejos de África (1996). She died on 7 December 2012.- Sally Martin was born on 14 July 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for The Jungle Princess (1936), Timothy's Quest (1936) and The Barrier (1937). She was married to Raube Marks. She died on 7 December 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
- John Rosen was born on 3 June 1935 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He died on 7 December 2012 in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA.
- Make-Up Department
Richard Landwehr was born on 5 February 1953 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Richard is known for The Last Slumber Party (1988). Richard died on 7 December 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.- Annette Meyhöfer was born on 22 August 1959 in Neunkirchen (Saar), Saarland, Germany. She died on 7 December 2012 in Berlin, Germany.
- Additional Crew
William F. House was born on 1 December 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. William F. is known for The Incredible Machine (1975). William F. was married to June. William F. died on 7 December 2012 in Aurora, Oregon, USA.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Ivan Anthon was born on 1 March 1928. He was an actor, known for Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet (1978), The Three Veterans (1984) and Long Live Ghosts! (1977). He died on 7 December 2012.