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- Actress
- Music Department
Jayalalithaa Jayaram, an iconic figure in Indian politics, seamlessly transitioned from a celebrated actress to a dynamic politician. Born in Melukote, Mysore, Karnataka, she hailed from a Tamil Iyengar family. Tragedy struck early in her life when her father, Jayaram, a lawyer, passed away when she was just two years old. Following this, Jayalalithaa and her brother found themselves relocating to Bengaluru with their mother, Vedavathi, who later ventured into Tamil cinema using the screen name 'Sandhya.'
Jayalalithaa received her early education from Bishop Cotton Girls' High School and Sacred Heart Matriculation School in Chennai. Recognized as a bright student, she excelled in her studies and earned a scholarship for higher education from the Government of India after completing her matriculation in 1964.
Fueled by her passion for the arts, Jayalalithaa ventured into the world of cinema shortly after her studies. Her journey in the film industry began in 1961, and she went on to become a prominent South Indian film star. Over the span of two decades, from 1961 to 1980, she graced the screens in 140 films, showcasing her versatility in Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu languages.
Beyond her acting prowess, Jayalalithaa was a trained Bharatnatyam dancer, displaying proficiency in various dance forms, including Kathak, Mohiniyattam, and Manipuri. Her multifaceted talents extended to her being a singer, lending her voice to songs in some of her films.
In 1982, Jayalalithaa made a significant shift in her career, entering the realm of politics. She joined the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party and quickly ascended through the ranks. Her political journey reached its pinnacle when she became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, a position she held six times. Notably, her sixth term began on May 23, 2016, setting a record for the most sworn-in terms.
Known affectionately as "Amma," meaning mother, and "Puratchi Thalaivi," meaning revolutionary leader, Jayalalithaa left an indelible mark on Indian politics. Her charismatic leadership and unwavering dedication to public service endeared her to the people of Tamil Nadu, making her a revered figure in the history of Indian politics. Jayalalithaa's legacy continues to inspire and resonate with many, transcending the realms of both cinema and politics.- Kristin Rohde was born on 22 February 1964 in the USA. She was an actress, known for Homicide: Life on the Street (1993), Oz (1997) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999). She died on 5 December 2016 in Bellport, New York, USA.
- Rosemarie Dunham was born on 13 December 1924 in Leuchars, Scotland, UK. She was an actress, known for Get Carter (1971), The Avengers (1961) and The Wolves of Kromer (1998). She was married to Gerald William Paul Orlando Bridgeman and Michael Ingrams. She died on 5 December 2016 in London, England, UK.
- Shamsuddin was an actor, known for Ishq (1997), Veerana (1988) and Hatim (2003). He died on 5 December 2016 in Mumbai.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Director
Petros Fyssoun was born in October 5, 1933 in Agrinio, Greece. Some sources claim that he was born in Russia. He was a child of a Russian refugee father, that settled in Greece after the October Revolution. He studied acting at the Drama School of "Theatro Technis" and made his stage debut in a 1953 Athens production of Thornton Wilder's "Our Town". He soon became one of the top actors of his generation and had an extremely rich theatrical career: Sophocles' "Electra" (as Orestis), Lillian Hellmann's "Watch on the Rhine" (as Kurt Muller), Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull" (as Dorn), Eugene O' Neill's "Desire Under the Elms" (as Ephriam Cabot) etc. He collaborated with the National Theater of Greece and often created personal stage groups. Equally interesting was his film career: he made his screen debut in 1958 and starred in many important dramas, like The Outlaws (1958) and Prodosia (1964). The past few weeks before his death, he was hospitalized in the hospital "Sotiria" of Athens, with Respiratoty Infection. He passed away on December 5, 2016- Cindy Stowell was born on 16 July 1975. She died on 5 December 2016 in Austin, Texas, USA.
- Music Department
- Actor
- Director
Big Syke was born on 31 March 1968 in Inglewood, California, USA. He was an actor and director, known for The Hate U Give (2018), Big Syke's My Life: The Television Show and All Eyez on Me (2017). He died on 5 December 2016 in Hawthorne, California, USA.- Director
- Actor
Guriy Atnev was born on 18 October 1968 in Ventspils, Latvian SSR, USSR [now Latvia]. He was a director and actor, known for Zvezdochyot (2004) and Zolotoy vek (2003). He died on 5 December 2016.- Sound Department
- Music Department
- Actor
John Sutton was born on 14 April 1948 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Striking Distance (1993), Creepshow (1982) and Day of the Dead (1985). He died on 5 December 2016 in Utah, USA.- Bruno Durrer was born on 14 January 1953 in Goldau, Switzerland. He died on 5 December 2016 in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
- Makiko Mutô was born on 30 November 1945 in Yamanashi, Japan. She was an actress, known for Kimi no na wa (1991), Oishinbo (1996) and Jôhô Presenter Tokudane! (1999). She died on 5 December 2016 in Tokyo, Japan.
- Rashaan Salaam was born on 8 October 1974 in San Diego, California, USA. He died on 5 December 2016 in Boulder, Colorado, USA.
- Camera and Electrical Department
Ian Marden is known for The Hero (1979), Australian Theatre Festival (1980) and Ride on Stranger (1979). He died on 5 December 2016 in Murwillumbah, NSW.- Costume Designer
- Producer
Júlio Rego was a costume designer and producer, known for República dos Assassinos (1979) and Programa do Jô (2000). He died on 5 December 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.- Larry Roberts was born on 2 June 1963 in Dothan, Alabama, USA. He died on 5 December 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Casting Department
Monty Morris was born on 14 May 1974 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Day Zero: The Series (2011), Anna Ever After (2014) and Devotion - Umbra Film Deven Skye (2016). He died on 5 December 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.- Albina Matveyeva was born on 25 January 1939. She was an actress, known for Honeymoon (1956), Bereg (1984) and Zakonnyy brak (1985). She died on 5 December 2016.
- Mogens Camre was married to Karen Helbo, Lene Tychsen Camre , Marianne Dybdahl Camre and Vita Andersen. He died on 5 December 2016 in Denmark.
- Anton Narkevich was born in 1968. He was an actor, known for Usatyy nyan (1978) and Esli verit Lopotukhinu... (1983). He died on 5 December 2016.
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Viktor Epshteyn was born on 16 January 1934 in Former USSR. He was a cinematographer, known for Office Romance (1977), Shestvie zolotykh zverey (1979) and Ischade ada (1991). He died on 5 December 2016 in Russia.