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With over 17 million records sold worldwide, Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum recording artist Coolio is an artist known around the world as a musical and cooking master of extraordinary reinvention. Growing up during the time of tremendous change in Compton, Calif., Coolio fed on struggle and used it as a launching pad of continual reinvention that led to selling over 17 million records globally and a long list of concerts to adoring fans in Africa, Israel, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Brazil, Australia, Turkey, the United States and throughout Europe. He gave back to the community by serving as the spokesman for the Asthma and Allergies Foundation. Coolio initially took over the world rap scene through the "Gangsta's Paradise" release, which won a Grammy Award in 1996 for Best Rap Performance, Solo. "Gangsta's Paradise" would also be featured on the "Dangerous Minds" soundtrack and movie. "Gangsta's Paradise," also featuring LV on vocals, was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Song of the Year and it sold over six million copies and was Billboard Magazine's number one single in 1995. The world recognition led to his music being featured Coolio for several major motion pictures including: Space Jam, Clueless, The Big Payback, Panther, New Jersey Drive, The Jerk Boys, Eddie, Half Baked and many more. He also composed the theme song for the popular kids TV series Kenan and Kel on Nickelodeon. The awards for his hard-hitting style are many. Coolio has won an American Music award, three MTV awards, two Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards and a World Music award. He has received six Grammy award nominations (1994, 1995 and 1996), two Billboard Music awards (1994 and 1996), two ASCAP awards (1996, 1997), three MTV video awards (1996 and 1997), four American Online awards (1996) and was the Playboy Music Poll winner in 1997. Coolio successfully made the transition from performer to actor during the 90s. He co-stared in the motion picture Retirement with Bill Cobb, Peter Falk, Charlie Murphy and Rip Torn. The film featured music from Coolio's "Return of the Gangsta" album. Coolio has also starred in several HBO films and series as well as making cameos in Bateman Dare Devil. His television accomplishments have included the reality TV show on the Oxygen network, "Coolio's Rules," and the ghetto funk cooking web series, "Cooking with Coolio," which logged over four million hits on the web. Television appearances included programs like Celebrity Cook Off and Celebrity Chopped. His musical collaborations continued with "From the Bottom to the Top." Coolio changed his style and opened up to working with many European and International disc jockeys such as Benny Benassi, Ives la rock, and Paul Oakenfold just to name a few. He also got the aide of his son A.I., who was a featured artist on the album. The first single is collaboration with Coolio and the Oscar-winning "Ennio Morricone," one of the most famous soundtrack composers of the last 50 years. Coolio's Album "El Cool Magnigico" was released in Europe on Jan 15, 2003. Featured artists on that album included hip-hop performer Miss Toi, country legend Kenny Rogers, Krazye Bone from Bone thugs n Harmony, B-real of Cypress Hill and Daz Dillinger. Associated Press stated that, "Coolio returns to Hip-Hop with El Cool Magnifico, and every track on the disc is a winner." The New York Post praised the album and wrote, "El Cool Magnifico is excellent from top to bottom". The album sold over 1.8 million copies worldwide. No stranger to the world of cartoons, Coolio recorded the single and music video "Dexter" (what's his name) for "Dexter's Laboratory: Home Boy Genius - The Hip-Hop Experiment." This was a creative and fun album featuring big name hip-hop artists such as De La Soul and Will I Am. "The Hip-Hop Experiment" album features original songs inspired by Dexter's Laboratory, the top rated, Emmy nominated Cartoon Network series. An ingenious chameleon, Coolio launched his book, "Cookin' with Coolio: 5 Star Meals at a 1 Star Price," in 2009, which would become a New York Times bestseller. This move expanded his audience base from the stage to kitchens across the globe. Branding himself as the "ghetto gourmet," Coolio used his creativity and the inspiration of his mother to refine old-school recipes into accessible, fresh options. Coolio's interest in cooking started as a youngster. After a failed grilled cheese, his mother chose to make him pay her back for the charred mess by helping out in the kitchen. Rather than hate every minute of cleaning and scrubbing, Coolio fell in love with cooking. Later in life, when his mother passed, the love of cooking turned into an obsession with rediscovering and reinventing all her old recipes. He interviewed aunts, friends and relatives until he found her lost secrets. Then, Coolio took the lessons of his elders and morphed the recipes into healthier options that remained affordable. The secret ingredient of Coolio's recipes is his unconventional approach to culinary instruction. His style is brash and in your face for which he doesn't apologize. "People learn better when they're entertained. Cooking isn't just for the starched-stiff elite. Everyone should know how to cook something," said the ghetto gourmet. Performing and touring worldwide as a musical artist, Coolio is also working on a new cookbook with his best friend and band mate, hip hop jazz saxophonist Jarez. The recipes will continue on the theme of insane deliciousness that anyone can recreate. The recipes are designed to be accessible with easy to assemble ingredients that everyone will recognize. From the tang of balsamic vinegar to the freshness of chopped peppers, the new cookbook is something that everyone needs in their kitchen.- Actor
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Abel Benitez is native to Asuncion, Paraguay, immigrating to the United States in 2001. Growing up in Utah, Abel became immersed in performing arts through local theaters. He debuts his first on screen role as Vincent in the film Just Below Sunset. He will be starring in an untitled Hannes Aigner Austrian horror film coming 2020.- Actress
Laura June Williams was born on 8 June 1931 in Wapato, Washington, USA. She was an actress. She died on 28 September 2022 in Irvine, California, USA.- Bob Walkingshaw was born on 25 February 1937 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. He was an actor, known for Sarah's Child (1994), The Christmas Dragon (2014) and La Chevelure (2007). He was married to Bonnie Eakle Benson and Bonnie Kitt . He died on 28 September 2022 in Bountiful, Utah, USA.
- Arlena Bashnett was born on 4 February 1919 in West Virginia, USA. She died on 28 September 2022 in West Virginia, USA.
- Additional Crew
Bill Plante was born on 14 January 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is known for Inside Hurricane Katrina Update (2006), Jim and Sarah Brady: A Tribute (2015) and CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite (1962). He was married to Robin Smith and Barbara Anne (Barnes) Ortieg. He died on 28 September 2022 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.- Producer
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Chelsea Walsh was a producer and cinematographer, known for Roadtrip Nation (2004) and Why Not Us? (2015). Chelsea died on 28 September 2022 in Idyllwild, California, USA.- Gavin Escobar was born on 3 February 1991 in New York, New York, USA. He died on 28 September 2022 in Idyllwild, California, USA.
- Additional Crew
Raigen Thornton was born on 3 August 1952 in San Saba, Texas, USA. Raigen is known for Arlington Road (1999), Idiocracy (2006) and Courage Under Fire (1996). Raigen was married to Patricia. Raigen died on 28 September 2022 in Granger, Texas, USA.- Stephanie Dabney was born on 11 July 1958 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress, known for Great Performances: Dance in America (1976), Dance Theatre of Harlem: Fall River Legend (1989) and Stravinsky's 'Firebird' by Dance Theatre of Harlem. (1982). She died on 28 September 2022 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- Location Management
Patsy Nichols was born on 10 November 1943 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA. Patsy is known for Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (1990). Patsy was married to JC Nichols III. Patsy died on 28 September 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.- Producer
- Actor
- Writer
Paul Giannoli was born on 17 March 1931 in Marseille, France. He was a producer and actor, known for Second Chance (1976), Réveillon surprise (1960) and L'invité de FR3 (1978). He died on 28 September 2022 in Paris, France.- Karel Barton was born on 28 May 1942 in Dobrovice, Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia [now Czech Republic]. He was an actor, known for Tvár pod maskou (1971), Mesto mé nadeje (1978) and Dvojrole (1999). He died on 28 September 2022 in Brno, Czech Republic.
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Gloria D'Alessandro was born on 6 March 1953 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. She was a director and producer, known for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Mystic River (2003) and Letters from Iwo Jima (2006). She was married to Karen Spangenberg. She died on 28 September 2022 in West Hollywood, California, USA.- Music Department
Ahmed Alshaiba was born on 15 May 1990 in Sana, Yemen. Ahmed is known for Drunk Pirate (2017). Ahmed died on 28 September 2022 in New York, USA.