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- Ji-Tu Cumbuka is one of the many U.S. African actors who overcame walls of adversity in the 60s. Born in Montgomery County, Alabama on March fourth, 1940 in an era of oppression, Ji-Tu did not let social norms hold him back from what he loved. Opportunities were slim; a U.S. African actor of the 40s and 50s held roles as house maids or were confined to the parody roles of minstrel shows. Being born in a society of black and white, Ji-Tu defined what the basis of the Civil Rights Movement was.
He saw his first movie "Shane" at the age of twelve years old which stimulated his desire to become an actor. Receiving discouragement from all sides, from teachers laughing at his aspirations and suggesting he be more realistic to his father, a Baptist minister who believed acting was "the devil's work". Inspired by his mother who believed he could achieve any dream with God's help, he left home and moved to New York. After several difficult years he joined the Army where he played football and ran track. Ji-Tu made All-Army in both sports. He was offered many college scholarships, but chose to attend Texas Southern University. After Texas Southern he felt it was time to move to California to continue to pursue his acting dreams. While working as an actor, Ji-Tu continued his education earning a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and a Masters Degree in Cinematography.
After three years of attending acting classes and acting in community plays and workshops he landed his first top role in the movie "Uptight" directed by the late director Jules Dassin. Cumbuka is famed for roles in movies such as the epic film "Roots", "Harlem Nights", "Brewster's Millions", "Mandingo" and "Bound for Glory", as well as minor appearances in thirty other films. In television, Cumbuka is acclaimed for roles in major shows as "Knots Landing", "The A-Team", "The Dukes of Hazard", "Walker Texas Ranger" and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation". In total Ji-Tu has appeared in over a hundred films and television series.
Ji-Tu Cumbuka's journey is a reflection of fiery passion and strength that will burn everlasting. He is the author of several screenplays and is presently pursuing opportunities as a writer, producer and director. - Actress
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Carol Lee Scott was born on 20 December 1942 in Bridgwater, Somerset, England, UK. She was an actress and writer, known for Emu's World (1982), Grotbags (1991) and Emu's All Live Pink Windmill Show (1984). She was married to Bill Ling. She died on 4 July 2017 in England, UK.- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Hakan Balamir was born in 1945 in Istanbul, Turkey. He was an actor and producer, known for 14 Numara (1985), Yunus Emre (1974) and Göl (1982). He died on 4 July 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Patsy O'Connor was born on 23 January 1930 in New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Redheads on Parade (1935), It Ain't Hay (1943) and Too Hot to Handle (1938). She died on 4 July 2017.- Svetlana Karmalita was born on 9 March 1940 in Kiev, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Ukraine]. She was a writer, known for Hard to Be a God (2013), Khrustalyov, My Car! (1998) and Torpedo Bombers (1983). She died on 4 July 2017 in St. Petersburg, Russia.
- Miodrag Loncar was born on 17 July 1929 in Paklenica near Novska, Croatia, Yugoslavia. He was an actor, known for Abeceda straha (1961), Druga strana medalje (1965) and Veliki transport (1983). He died on 4 July 2017 in Titel, Serbia.
- Sound Department
- Additional Crew
David Lewis Yewdall was born on 30 October 1950 in Springfield, Missouri, USA. He is known for Starship Troopers (1997), Escape from New York (1981) and The Fifth Element (1997). He was married to Lisa Howes Yewdall and Lisa. He died on 4 July 2017 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Arturo Farfán was an actor and director, known for Suicidal Revenge (1990), Un vagabundo 24 hrs. en México D.F. (1998) and Repartidores de muerte (1993). He died on 4 July 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico.- Music Department
- Producer
Milton Anderson was born in Rockford, Illinois, USA. He was a producer, known for Playhouse 90 (1956), Gunslinger (1961) and Rawhide (1959). He died on 4 July 2017 in Michigan, USA.- Location Management
- Art Department
- Camera and Electrical Department
Alan Swain was born on 16 December 1957 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He is known for Carriers (2009), The Avengers (2012) and The Missing (2003). He died on 4 July 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.- Composer
- Soundtrack
Jack Say was born on 13 August 1922 in Brussels, Belgium. He was a composer, known for Wonder Afrika (1956), Calling All Lovers Eva (1959) and Eurovision Song Contest: Grand Prix 1960 (1960). He died on 4 July 2017 in Uccle, Belgium.- Bob Harrington was born on 2 September 1927 in Cox Heath, Alabama, USA. He was married to Rebecca Harris Birdwell and Joyce. He died on 4 July 2017 in Stigler, Oklahoma, USA.
- Actress
- Additional Crew
Valérie Camille was an actress, known for Playtime (1967), Victor and Victoria (1957) and Slave Queen of Babylon (1963). She died on 4 July 2017 in New York City, New York, USA.- Actor
- Art Department
Evgeniy Kondratev was born on 6 June 1952. He was an actor, known for Put (2009), Traktoristy II (1992) and Pismo iz yunosti (1974). He died on 4 July 2017.- Gene Conley was born on 10 November 1930 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for A House of Sand (1962), 1957 World Series (1957) and To Tell the Truth (1956). He was married to Kathryn Dizney. He died on 4 July 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts, USA.
- John Blackwell was born on 9 September 1973 in Columbia, South Carolina, USA. He was an actor, known for Prince: Call My Name (2004) and Prince Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas (2003). He died on 4 July 2017 in the USA.
- Writer
- Actor
Daniil Granin was born on 1 January 1919 in Volyn, Kursk Governorate, RSFSR [now Russia]. He was a writer and actor, known for Idu na grozu (1965), Posle svadby (1963) and Iskateli (1957). He died on 4 July 2017 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.