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- Producer
- Production Manager
Lee Rich was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to a banker and his wife. He graduated from the University of Ohio in Athens with a marketing degree. During World War II Mr. Rich served in the United States Navy reaching the rank of Lieutenant.
Mr. Rich began his career in advertising as an office boy at Lord & Thomas in New York. At the renowned ad agency Benton & Bowles Mr. Rich rose to senior vice president and a member of the board. In this position he ran the agency's program department and served as the sponsors' representative on numerous television shows including "The Andy Griffith Show," "Make Room for Daddy," "The Edge Of Night," "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." and "The Dick Van Dyke Show" among many others.
In 1965, Rich became a producer when he became a partner in the Mirisch-Rich Co where he was the executive in charge of production on the World War II series "The Rat Patrol" and the sitcom "Hey, Landlord" created by Garry Marshall.
After briefly returning to the advertising industry with the Leo Burnett Agency, Mr. Rich returned to Hollywood when he formed Lorimar Productions with Merv Adelson. Some of their many successes include "The Waltons," "Falcon Crest," "Eight Is Enough," "Dallas," "Flamingo Road," "The Blue Knight," "Sybil" and "Helter Skelter."
In 1986 Mr. Rich left Lorimar to join MGM/UA as Chairman and CEO. In that position he greenlit a number of modern classics such as "A Fish Called Wanda,", "Moonstruck" and "Rain Man."
After leaving MGM/UA Mr. Rich set up Lee Rich Productions which was based at Warner Brothers.- Kathryn Fuller of La Cañada Flintridge, actress and member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG/AFTRA) and Actors' Equity Association (AEA) -- who was affectionately known to her family as "America's Favorite Actress" -- passed away peacefully at home on May 24, 2012, due to natural causes. She was 89. Services and interment were conducted May 31, 2012, at Mountain View Chapel in Altadena.
Kathryn was born on June 5, 1922, in Delaware, Ohio to Gilbert and Ruth Eagon. She earned a degree in Theatre Arts from Ohio Wesleyan University. There, during the Second World War, she met her future husband, Mark H. Fuller, who was then enrolled in the U.S. Navy V-12 Unit at Ohio Wesleyan. They were married in July, 1945, at Christ Church in New York City. Following the War, Kathryn and Mark resided in California; they lived in Altadena, Arcadia, South Pasadena, and then for 52 years in La Cañada Flintridge.
Kathryn began a professional acting career with performances at the Pasadena Playhouse, Theatre Americana (Altadena), and Glendale Centre Theatre. Eventually she would make many appearances on television, in films and on stage. She was a gifted actress, director and writer -- but Kathryn will also be remembered as a loving wife and mother, with four sons and two daughters. She managed a busy household that often included extended family members.
For over 40 years, Kathryn and her family were active members of Holliston United Methodist Church; she taught preschool at Holliston's Merryland Nursery School. She volunteered in her community, reading books at local schools and directing theater for non-profits -- such as Foothill Service Club for The Blind, where she directed a play cast entirely with blind actors. In over 50 years of work, Kathryn influenced the careers of fellow actors and touched the hearts of many. In 1962, she was a co-founder of Studio Theatre Playhouse in Los Angeles, which today remains a venue for new theatrical talent.
As a playwright, she authored: "Lightning in the South" (from the life of Mary Todd Lincoln) and co-authored "Lutie" (a comedic romp set in New Orleans). Both premiered at Glendale Centre Theatre. Her many performances with The Colony at Studio Theatre Playhouse included: Terrence Shank's adaptation of John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath", Eugene O'Neill's "Long Day's Journey into Night," and the world stage premier of Ray Bradbury's "The Martian Chronicles." When "The Grapes of Wrath" was picked up by the Louisville Regional Equity Theatre, Kathryn was cast in the featured role of "Mama" for an extended run.
On television, Kathryn's recurring roles included Mabel Cummings in "Days of Our Lives," Mrs. Shellenback on "Happy Days," and Mrs. McGregor on "Valerie's Family." Numerous other appearances included "Laverne & Shirley," "Little House on the Prairie," "Highway to Heaven," "Remington Steele," and "Newhart". Her favorite motion picture role was that of Faye Kennedy in "Yes, Georgio" co-starring with Luciano Pavarotti.
Kathryn is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Sue Jacobs. She is survived by her husband Mark; sister Meredith Rode and brother Richard Eagon; children, Mike (Tina), Elin Alto (John), Scott (Susanne), Tim (Gail), Babette Coverdale (John) and Matt (Shyrlee), eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is loved and missed by all. - Actress
- Writer
Jacqueline Harpman was born on 29 July 1929 in Brussels, Belgium. She was an actress and writer, known for Si le vent te fait peur (1960), Caractères (1990) and L'invité (2000). She was married to Emile Degelin. She died on 24 May 2012 in Brussels, Belgium.- Talent Agent
- Actor
Tony Gerrard was a talent agent and actor. He died on 24 May 2012.- Jacques Clancy was born on 17 May 1920 in Eysines, Gironde, France. He was an actor, known for A Lady with Camelias (1953), Dear Caroline (1951) and Madame Bovary (1953). He died on 24 May 2012 in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Ursula Arnold was born on 10 March 1929 in Gera, Thuringia, Germany. Ursula was a cinematographer, known for Mutter heiratet (1979), Blaulicht (1959) and Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort (1965). Ursula died on 24 May 2012 in Berlin, Germany.- Actor
- Director
Aulis Ruostepuro was born on 1 November 1925 in Turku, Finland. He was an actor and director, known for Pelitoosa (1972), Oi kallis kaupunki (1975) and Kun ympäri käydään... (1967). He was married to Maija-Liisa Peuhu and Pirkko-Liisa Sarlin. He died on 24 May 2012 in Turku, Finland.- Additional Crew
William L. Rathje was born on 1 July 1945 in Wheaton, Illinois, USA. He is known for Modern Marvels (1993) and 90 Minutes Live (1976). He died on 24 May 2012 in Tucson, Arizona, USA.- Actor
Howard Hudson was born on 26 November 1917 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor. He died on 24 May 2012.- Andrzej Jurek was born on 14 January 1967 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. He was an actor, known for Television Theater (1953), Plebania (2000) and Farba (1997). He died on 24 May 2012 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland.
- Wieslaw Nowicki was born on 13 November 1946 in Lódz, Lódzkie, Poland. He was an actor, known for Stan wewnetrzny (1989), Pan na Zulawach (1984) and Ballada Zolnierska (1970). He was married to Wanda Neumann. He died on 24 May 2012 in Poland.
- Christa Löser was born on 22 March 1926 in Chemnitz, Germany. She was an actress, known for Addio, piccola mia (1979), Chiffriert an Chef - Ausfall Nr. 5 (1979) and Bankett für Achilles (1975). She died on 24 May 2012 in Berlin, Germany.
- Actress
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Soundtrack
Kathi Kamen Goldmark was born on 18 August 1948 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for The Stand (1994), Some Jerk with a Camera (2011) and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005). She was married to Sam Barry and Joe Goldmark. She died on 24 May 2012 in San Francisco, California, USA.