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- Anna Quirentia Nilsson, popularly known as "Anna Q", who was born on March 30th, 1888, in Ystad, Sweden, emigrated to the United States in 1905. The 5'7" Nilsson used her blonde beauty to become a famous model for well-known fashion photographers and fine artists. In 1907 she was chosen the most beautiful girl in the US and in 1911 made her film debut in Molly Pitcher (1911). She was an overnight sensation, becoming a silent film superstar in the first decade of the 20th century. In 1914 she was chosen the most beautiful actress "in the world" and Photoplay magazine named her "the ideal American girl" in 1919.
She appeared in films by the top studios in Hollywood, including Goldwyn, Famous Players (Paramount), Metro and First National. Her movie career continued to flourish in the 1920s, the decade of the flapper and bathtub gin, the so-called Jazz Age. In 1926 she was chosen the most popular actress. However, she suffered a major setback in 1928, when she was thrown off a horse and fractured her thigh. To her relatives in Sweden she wrote " . . . no tragedy is greater than mine. I am still a young star and suddenly everything is lost". Her fans supported her with some 30,000 letters a month and Nilsson tried to rush her convalescence. It made a bad situation worse and doctors needed to shorten her leg.
In 1931 Nilsson was back before the camera, but her stardom was unfortunately in the past. She appeared in approximately 40 more films until she retired in 1954. She was one of the bridge players (a.k.a. the "wax works") in Norma Desmond's mansion in Sunset Blvd. (1950), appearing with her former co-star, silent film superstar and prominent victim of sound, H.B. Warner. Four years later, she appeared in a small part in her motion-picture swan-song, the classic musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954).
Anna Q. Nillson died on February 11, 1974, six weeks shy of her 85th birthday. - Actor
- Additional Crew
Tim Rooney was born on 4 January 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. He was an actor, known for Village of the Giants (1965), Room for One More (1962) and Dr. Kildare (1961). He died on 23 September 2006 in Hemet, California, USA.- This hazel-eyed knockout was born Marjorie Heintzen on April 28, 1915 (although several sources list her birth date as either 1918 or 1920). Her Bostonian father was a leather broker and Patricia received her formal education at a private school. An early interest in the arts had her abandoning her studies at the tender age of 14 with the intention of securing an acting/modeling career. She headed for New York where she earned some dancing parts in New York shows as well as roles in such plays as "No War in Troy" and "Here Come the Clowns."
She met rising actor Cornel Wilde in 1936 at a booking agent's office and married him the following year following an appearance in the Broadway play "Sea Legs." They went on to appear together in the off-Broadway play "Moon Over Mulberry Street" in 1938 and, following a part in the musical smash "DuBarry Was a Lady," earned a small role in the prestigious Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh Broadway production of "Romeo and Juliet" in which husband Wilde both played Tybalt and choreographed the dueling scenes. Following a tragic miscarriage, Patricia bore a healthy daughter, Wendy, in 1943. Following her husband's meteoric rise to film stardom with his Oscar-nominated role as composer Chopin in A Song to Remember (1945), Patricia began to pursue films as well with his help. His desire to cast her opposite him in Forever Amber (1947) failed, but it did spark interest in her and she made her debut with Roses Are Red (1947) despite the fact that she had no film training. As a platinum blonde Patricia photographed beautifully in her second film The Fabulous Texan (1947) but found her most noticeable work steaming up the proceedings opposite Wilde himself in Shockproof (1949).
In the meantime, the volatile Wilde proved to be an extremely jealous husband and constant source of interference when it came to controlling her career. After more than a few tumultuous breakups, they separated for good and she met and fell in love with Danish skating champion/sometime actor Nils Larsen. They married a few days after her August 30, 1951 divorce from Wilde. Without Wilde's influence, however, Patricia's career dissolved. After prime roles in The Second Face (1950) and The Magic Face (1951), she was finished -- after only five movie parts. She and her second husband lived in Spain for many years, returning to the States in 1969, two years before Larsen's death. Her third husband was building advisor David Wright who died in 1996. Patricia died in Hemet, California, on October 26, 2004. - Actress
- Soundtrack
Ann Ayars was born on 23 July 1918 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Fiesta (1941), The Tales of Hoffmann (1951) and Apache Trail (1942). She died on 27 February 1995 in Hemet, California, USA.- Nelson Leigh was born on 1 January 1905 in Mississippi, USA. He was an actor, known for Ma Barker's Killer Brood (1960), World Without End (1956) and Life of St. Paul Series (1949). He was married to Lois Cecile Johnson. He died on 3 July 1985 in Hemet, California, USA.
- Isobel Lennart was born on 18 May 1915 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She was a writer, known for Funny Girl (1968), Love Me or Leave Me (1955) and Meet Me in Las Vegas (1956). She was married to John Briard Harding. She died on 25 January 1971 in Hemet, California, USA.
- Cinematographer
- Director
- Writer
Dick Proenneke was born on 4 May 1916 in Primrose, Iowa, USA. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Alone in the Wilderness (2004), Crown of the Continent (2003) and The Frozen North (2006). He died on 20 April 2003 in Hemet, California, USA.- Editor
- Director
- Editorial Department
Robert M. Leeds was born on 10 October 1920 in New York City, New York, USA. Robert M. was an editor and director, known for Project U.F.O. (1978), The D.A.'s Man (1959) and 77 Sunset Strip (1958). Robert M. was married to Carol Moberg and Donna Douglas. Robert M. died on 8 October 2000 in Hemet, California, USA.- Actor
- Sound Department
- Writer
Mike Reynolds was born on 21 November 1929. He was an actor and writer, known for Akira (1988), Wicked City (1987) and Castle in the Sky (1986). He died on 2 July 2022 in Hemet, California, USA.- Actor
- Stunts
- Additional Crew
Carl Pitti was born on 11 August 1916 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. He was an actor, known for High Plains Drifter (1973), Zorro: The Gay Blade (1981) and Little House on the Prairie (1974). He was married to Ethelynne Mae (Micky) Clark. He died on 9 August 2003 in Hemet, California, USA.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Janet Chapman was born on 18 April 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. She was an actress, known for On Trial (1939), Heart of the North (1938) and Presenting Lily Mars (1943). She died on 13 June 2011 in Hemet, California, USA.- Lolita Rodriguez, Dolores Clark in real life, was born on January 29, 1935 in Urdaneta Pangasinan. In 1953, at the age of 18, she entered the movies. She was given walk-on roles. As an extra, she used to earn 5 pesos per appearance. Her first movie was Ating Pag-ibig, followed by Gorio at Tekla, El Indio, Cofradia, Kiko, Reyna Bandida, Sa Isang Sulyap mo Tita and Diwani.
She was introduced as second lead in Pilya (1954) where she portrayed Gloria Romero's older sister. Her first starring role was Jack and Jill (1955), the same movie that established Dolphy as the top comedian of the country. After being nominated twice, she finally won her first Famas Best actress award in 1956 for the movie Gilda. In the first nomination, despite her credible portrayal as a tomboyish jeepney driver in Jack and Jill, she lost the 1954 award to a fellow Ilocana (Gloria Romero in Dalagang Ilocana) by a mere two votes. The next year, she again lost to Rosa Rosal (Sonny Boy) by only one vote.
From a comedy to light drama roles in 1954, Lolita eventually landed to a more mature and heavy drama roles in the 60s. - Make-Up Department
Jack Barron was born on 28 July 1919 in Kern, California, USA. He is known for Marnie (1964), Psycho (1960) and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972). He died on 28 August 1999 in Hemet, California, USA.- George McKelvey was born on 22 July 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for The Astronaut Farmer (2006), Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964) and Showcase '68 (1968). He died on 6 March 2009 in Hemet, California, USA.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Stunts
Sid Jordan was born on 12 August 1889 in Muskogee, Indian Territory, USA [now Oklahoma, USA]. He was an actor, known for Men in the Raw (1923), The Ridin' Kid from Powder River (1924) and Trooper O'Neill (1922). He died on 30 September 1970 in Hemet, California, USA.- Vickie Abbott-Wheeler died on 28 April 2021 in Hemet, California, USA.
- Tom Metzger was born on 9 April 1938 in Warsaw, Indiana, USA. He was married to Kathleen Murphy. He died on 4 November 2020 in Hemet, California, USA.
- Actress
- Writer
Octavia Handworth was born Octavia Boas in New York City on Christmas Eve of 1887. She began her acting career on stage on the East Coast. Her first film was The Path Forbidden (1914), but her screen career never really got off the ground. With so many movies being churned out during the infant years of the industry, it was hard for performers to make a name for themselves, and unfortunately Octavia was one of those who was lost in the shuffle. After Footlights (1921), she retired from the film industry and devoted her life to other pursuits. She died on October 3, 1978 in Hemet, California, of natural causes.- Brian P. Morrison was born on 12 February 1947 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor, known for Deadly Eyes (1982). He died on 5 August 2005 in Hemet, California, USA.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Jeff Hanneman was born on 31 January 1964 in Oakland, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Law Abiding Citizen (2009), Dracula 2000 (2000) and Punisher: War Zone (2008). He was married to Kathryn Gail. He died on 2 May 2013 in Hemet, California, USA.- Art Passarella was born on 23 December 1909 in Rochester, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Streets of San Francisco (1972), The Invaders (1967) and Sea Hunt (1958). He was married to Elvina Laurich. He died on 12 October 1981 in Hemet, California, USA.
- Animation Department
Fred Abranz was born on 7 September 1909 in California, USA. Fred is known for Fritz the Cat (1972), Heavy Traffic (1973) and Fangface (1978). Fred died on 29 April 1992 in Hemet, California, USA.- Cinematographer
- Sound Department
- Camera and Electrical Department
Baird Bryant was born on 12 December 1927 in Columbus, Indiana, USA. He was a cinematographer, known for The Delta Force (1986), Eliminators (1986) and Invasion U.S.A. (1985). He died on 13 November 2008 in Hemet, California, USA.- Ruthie Robinson was born on 22 October 1950 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958), The Search for Bridey Murphy (1956) and Panic! (1957). She died on 15 November 2005 in Hemet, California, USA.
- Sound Department
Joe Henrie was born on 6 January 1908 in Utah, USA. Joe is known for Funny Girl (1968) and My Old Man's Place (1971). Joe died on 24 January 1985 in Hemet, California, USA.- Gilbert Amelio was born on 14 December 1924 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue (2000). He died on 14 September 2006 in Hemet, California, USA.
- Betty Cox was born on 23 January 1923 in Beaver City, Nebraska, USA. She was an actress, known for The George Skinner Show (1954), The Lawrence Welk Show (1955) and 5th Annual Celebrity Parade for Cerebral Palsy (1955). She died on 5 October 2010 in Hemet, California, USA.
- Special Effects
- Actor
Ben McMahan was born on 10 September 1911 in Kern, California, USA. He was an actor, known for The Eiger Sanction (1975), Airport 1975 (1974) and The Appaloosa (1966). He died on 24 January 2005 in Hemet, California, USA.- Professional boxer who scored world championships in two weight classes--featherweight and super-featherweight--with a record of 59 wins (45 by knockout), 7 losses, and 1 draw. In 1983, Ring Magazine named Chacon its "Comeback Player of the Year." In 1988, Warren Zevon in his song "Boom Boom Mancini" from his album "Sentimental Hygiene" mentioned Chacon. In 2005, Chacon was named to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Near the end of his life, Chacon was suffering from brain damage--"dementia pugilistica"--and was confined to a health care facility at the time of his death.
- Special Effects
- Art Department
Whitey McMahon was born on 10 September 1911 in Kern, California, USA. He is known for Diamonds Are Forever (1971), Hellfighters (1968) and Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki (1953). He died on 24 January 2005 in Hemet, California, USA.- Mary McCaslin was born on 22 December 1946 in Beechgrove, Indiana, USA. She is known for With Babies and Banners: Story of the Women's Emergency Brigade (1979), Rainforest Roadshow (1986) and Girls from Santa Cruz (2003). She was married to Jim Ringer and Greg Arrufat. She died on 2 October 2022 in Hemet, California, USA.
- Art Director
- Art Department
George Troast was born on 3 July 1910 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, USA. He was an art director, known for Seven Guns to Mesa (1958), The Toughest Man Alive (1955) and Security Risk (1954). He died on 10 October 1988 in Hemet, California, USA.- Script and Continuity Department
- Actress
Dalonne Jackson was born on 30 April 1923 in Ogden, Utah, USA. She was an actress, known for Minnie and Moskowitz (1971), Jim, the World's Greatest (1975) and Pufnstuf (1970). She was married to Harry Alan Cooper. She died on 12 November 1976 in Hemet, California, USA.- Sound Department
- Additional Crew
George Leverett was born on 10 February 1883 in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, USA. He is known for Funny Face (1957), The Grapes of Wrath (1940) and The Black Swan (1942). He died on 20 March 1968 in Hemet, California, USA.- Frances Bible was born on 26 January 1919 in Sackets Harbor, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for On Such a Night (1956), Live from Lincoln Center (1976) and NBC Television Opera Theatre (1949). She died on 21 January 2001 in Hemet, California, USA.
- Blayney Lewis was born on 6 March 1935 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Escape in the Desert (1945) and The Tender Years (1948). He died on 23 February 1996 in Hemet, California, USA.
- Actress
She was born Joet Robinson on June 15, 1924 in Columbus, Ohio. Her family moved to California and in her late teens, Joet ran her own dance studio in Alhambra, CA. She was discovered by talent scouts and began a career as a dancer in dozens of films including Singing in the Rain, Pajama Game and The Band Wagon. In 1944 Joet married her beloved husband Robert Ranker. They were married 68 years. After her movie career, Joet and Rob opened Valley Hi Mobile Park, San Jacinto, CA and lived in Hemet for 58 years. Joet enjoyed playing bridge, golf, swimming and entertaining family and friends. She and Rob traveled the world on many tours and cruises.- Actor
Tudor Hayes was born on 14 March 1920 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. He was an actor. He died on 8 September 2011 in Hemet, California, USA.- Animation Department
Alla Marshall was born on 27 August 1921 in Harbin, China. She is known for Mighty Mouse in the Great Space Chase (1982), Flash Gordon (1979) and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983). She died on 2 July 2009 in Hemet, California, USA.- Actor
Sam Simone was born on 15 November 1900 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He was an actor. He died on 12 November 1977 in Hemet, California, USA.- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Robert F. Sparks was born on 9 January 1930 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a cinematographer, known for The Master (1984), Mission: Impossible (1966) and CHiPs (1977). He was married to Marilyn. He died on 12 February 1999 in Hemet, California, USA.- Olga Uz was born on 28 October 1928 in Havana, Cuba. She was an actress, known for Cuando las mujeres mandan (1951). She died on 2 November 2010 in Hemet, California, USA.
- Actress
Maxine Cook was born on 12 July 1920 in Puyallup, Washington, USA. She was an actress. She died on 5 October 2004 in Hemet, California, USA.- Sound Department
- Additional Crew
Paul Wolfe was born on 29 March 1947 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is known for No Way Out (1987), Jackals (1986) and The Missouri Breaks (1976). He was married to Karen Jean McLean. He died on 13 June 2019 in Hemet, California, USA.- Lucille Lee Stewart was born on 25 December 1889 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for His Wife's Good Name (1916), The Destroyers (1916) and The Eleventh Commandment (1918). She was married to Ralph Ince. She died on 8 January 1982 in Hemet, California, USA.