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- Tyler Christopher was born on 11 November 1972 in Joliet, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for General Hospital (1963), Shouting Secrets (2011) and Into the West (2005). He was married to Brienne Pedigo and Eva Longoria. He died on 31 October 2023 in San Diego, California, USA.
- Art Department
- Stunts
- Camera and Electrical Department
Taraja Ramsess was born on 9 March 1982 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He is known for Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019) and Avengers: Infinity War (2018). He died on 31 October 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Elmar Wepper was born on 16 April 1944 in Augsburg, Germany. He was an actor, known for Cherry Blossoms (2008), Zwei Münchner in Hamburg (1989) and Unsere schönsten Jahre (1983). He was married to Anita Schlierf. He died on 31 October 2023 in Planegg, Bavaria, Germany.- Set Decorator
- Production Designer
- Art Department
Amy Morrison was born on 28 September 1962 in Augusta, Maine, USA. She was a set decorator and production designer, known for Uncle Frank (2020), Walker: Independence (2022) and White House Plumbers (2023). She died on 31 October 2023 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.- Additional Crew
- Actor
This native Californian was born in Burbank's 'Media District'. His mother's family had a old connection with the film industry. His grandfather, James Spencer, was a character actor and a 'South-Sea island films' casting director at MGM during the 1930's. Mr. Spencer's most notable job was working on the Charles Laughton and Clark Gable film 'Mutiny on the Bounty." After the tragic sound stage death of Mr. Spencer in 1943, the family connection with the film industry ended. Mr. Genovese grew up in the San Fernando Valley near Hollywood. Many of his early acting abilities were nurtured by participating in the Boy Scouts of America and at his local church. He attended and graduated from California State University Northridge, studying human behavior in the university's anthropology department. He found that studying human behavior was a great foundation for his acting pursuits. During the 70' and 80's, his combined interests in acting & history brought him to perform at both the Renaissance Pleasure Faires (Northern & Southern California) and their annual Christmas Dickens Faire in San Francisco. This is where he honed his acting crafts. His superior acting abilities were recognized there by being put under a 'performer's scholarship' by the Fair's own performing academy 'The College of the Oaks." He performed there for 15 years. This 'The College of the Oaks' gives a new performer training in improvisational theater, acting, among many other performing crafts. Mr. Genovese developed two notable theme characters, a peasant 'Anthony Nightwatch' and the aristocrat 'Sir John Spencer." The Fair's own in house acting guilds awarded him 'special recognition' for these two roles. After a few years acting at the fair, he wanted to act in local Equity Waiver theater. He then worked in many musicals and comedy productions in the greater Los Angeles area, from 'Jesus Christ, Superstar' through The Fireside Theater's 'Nick Danger." The L.A. DramaLogue's newspaper cited 'Jesus Christ, Superstar' in their 'best bets' column. After experiencing theater, he was anxious to particpate in feature films. He did get a 'break' by being cast in the 1986 Debra Winger/Robert Redford movie, 'Legal Eagles." He enjoyed his role as a Deputy N. Y. State's Prosecuting Attorney but enjoyed more working with the scene partner, David Clennon. These film jobs were still sporadic at this early time of his acting career. As such, he found work in set construction at Paramount Studios. Some of his TV shows were Star Trek: Next Generation, Ferris Bueller, and Sons & Daughters. He worked set construction on many Paramount feature films; Harlem Nights, The Hunt for Red October, Top Gun, and The Addam's Family. This work fostered an interest in him for 'producing a project.' He started his production company, Cine Productions, to produce original script ideas and produce live theme events. He has produced a documentary on Sean Connery's acting career, several sci-fi video projects, and a video about a yearly Dickens's Christmas charity dinner. His company also provides prop/costume rentals as well as video editing for actors reels. Mr. Genovese still manages to keep in touch with his theater roots. He continues to perform at many LIVE events as 'Mr. Fezziwig' hosting Christmas dinners, as 'Major Henry Notely, Royal Army' at the Riverside's Victorian Fair, and as 'Sir John Spencer' at numerous Californian regional Renaissance fairs. On film sets, he has worked with many 'stars' as their photodoubles and stand-ins. Many people are not clear about these jobs. These job responsibilities need to be explained. A photodouble portrays a double of the 'star' in the scenes where the director calls for it. Some of these scenes can be long wide establishing shots, over-the-shoulder dialogue sequences, or with short hand insert shots. This way the 'star' does not need to work these scenes and can be practically acting in two places at once! The photodouble must deliver the dialogue and exact actions with the other principle actors to make the scene 'real' since it will be used in the final cut. On the other hand, stand-ins are usually never seen on camera. They have the same body size and hair/skin color to aid the camera department to light and focus scenes in advance of the lead actors and director coming into set for a scene rehearsal. Stand-ins will help in the initial rehearsal process. The film's director will ask stand-ins to deliver dialogue and walk through the scenes to be photographed with the principle actors. A good stand-in and/or photodouble can speed up the day's production. Mr. Genovese's first stand-in photodouble opportunity came with 'Cheers, " George Wendt. Mr. Wendt appeared in the Martin Scorsese's, 'Guilty By Suspicion.' The next very enjoyable job was on Disney's TV show, Home Improvement, doubling Richard Karn. Mr. Genovese was also seen in this show's episode as a member of the 'Al Borland Fan Club." In Mel Brook's 'Dracula, " he was a stand-in double for Avery Schrieber. Mr. Genovese got an memorable experience seeing Mel Brook's directing style up close. He next worked on the movie 'Bound' and doubled the film's Mafia Don, Richard C. Sarafian. After this Mr. Genovese worked twice with the wonderfully talented John Rhys-Davies, a.k.a. "Salla" in the Indiana Jones movies. They worked together on the successful CD-ROM computer game 'Wing Commander IV' and TV show 'Sliders." Tom McGowan was his next partner in the comedy movie, 'Bean." Then he next worked with a talented Chicago actor, Kevin Dunn, in Joe Dante's movie 'Small Soldiers" of a few years ago. Following his time on Small Soldiers, Mr. Genovese enjoyed many months working with 3 time Emmy winner, Dennis Franz's as his stand-in double on the film 'City of Angels." After 'City of Angels', Mr. Genovese started working as Robbie Coltrane's stand-in on Kevin Costner's movie 'Message in a Bottle." On this film, the director, Luis Mandoki, gave him another assignment. He was to have an acting role with Robin Wright Penn as her favorite Chicago Tribune still photographer. Robin's character was a reporter at the same newspaper. Next in Steve Martin's film 'Bowfinger, he worked as a stand-in for a new comedy acting pal, Adam Alexi-Malle. This film was wonderfully directed by the actor/director Frank Oz. Another memorable stand-in photodouble opportunity occurred at Universal Studios on the famous 'Columbo' detective series. He was asked to double, Columbo's able assistant, Richard Reihle a.k.a. 'Sgt. De Garmo." The episode was especially memorable to him because it was directed by a hero of his, Patrick McGoohan. Mr. Genovese enjoys meeting all these wonderful creative people while working in this vital industry and continues to stay busy preparing for up coming acting roles and participating in his many interests.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Robert MacBeth was born on 25 March 1934 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and director, known for All About the Benjamins (2002), South Beach (1993) and Moscow on the Hudson (1984). He was married to Helen Ellis. He died on 31 October 2023 in North Miami Beach, Florida, USA.- He received a bachelor of science degree in aeronautical engineering from Auburn University. He began his Naval career as an ensign in 1958 and received his wings in 1960. He flew A1H aircraft aboard the USS Saratoga, and later deployed aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt where he flew the A3B aircraft.
- Eswara Rao was an actor, known for Devathalara Deevinchandi (1977), Insaf Ki Pukar (1987) and Drohi (1992). He died on 31 October 2023 in Michigan, USA.
- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Pierre Dutour was born on 10 November 1931 in Boulogne-sur-Gesse, Haute-Garonne, France. He was a composer, known for Now Is Good (2012), Liza (1972) and Company Party (1972). He died on 31 October 2023 in Meaux, Seine-et-Marne, France.- Writer
- Producer
- Actress
Sibilla Barbieri was born in 1965. She was a writer and producer, known for Inside (2016), Orizzonti (2011) and Dio salvi la Regina (2020). She died on 31 October 2023 in Zürich, Switzerland.- David Glyn Price was an actor, known for L.A. Story (1991) and Flight of the Intruder (1991). He died on 31 October 2023 in the USA.
- Actress
Inas Al-Saqa was an actress, known for Sara (2014). She died on 31 October 2023 in Gaza, Palestine.- Oleg Protopopov is a Soviet figure skater, two-time Olympic champion (1964 and 1968) in pair skating with Ludmila Protopopov (Lyudmila Belousova).
Protopopov was born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg). In his childhood he survived the siege of Leningrad. He was raised by his stepfather, the poet Dmitriy Tsenzor, who saved him and his mother during the war. As Protopopov recalled, Tsenzor pulled them out of the besieged city when they were already on the verge of death. It was his stepfather who gave him the first skates in his life. However, he began to seriously engage in figure skating only at the age of 15 - in 1947 with coach Nina Lepninskaya.
In 1951, Protopopov was preparing to take part in all-Union competitions, but was drafted into the army to serve in the Baltic Fleet. He was demobilized in 1956, but during his service he continued to practice figure skating - he was released from the ship for training.
At first he performed in tandem with Margarita Bogoyavlenskaya, with whom he won a bronze medal at the 1953 USSR Championship. In 1954, he began performing with Ludmila Protopopov (Lyudmila Belousova), whom he met at a seminar in Moscow. They decided to train together and tried to perform some elements. It seemed to the athletes that they suited each other. Belousova moved to Leningrad and in December 1954 the athletes began training together under the leadership of Igor Moskvin. By 1957, they were silver medalists of the USSR championship and masters of sports. In December 1957, the skaters got married and have not separated since then.
They made their debut on the international stage in 1958. At the 1959 European Championships there was a fall, the judges gave an average score of 5.0-5.1. At their first Olympics in Squaw Valley 1960: VIII Winter Olympics (1960), the couple received scores with a wide discrepancy. In the 1960s, the couple grew significantly both technically and artistically. They invented and were the first to perform many elements that were later included in the mandatory competition program for figure skaters all over the world. The first success came in 1962: the skaters finally won the USSR Championship for the first time and took 2nd place at the European Championships and the World Championships. At the Innsbruck 1964: IX Olympic Winter Games (1964), they unexpectedly won by one judge's vote, thanks to the high level of consistency, synchronicity and harmony of skating. At their third Olympics 10th Winter Olympic Games (1968), the couple won both programs.
At the 1971 USSR Championship the couple was only sixth, and in April 1972 - third, but in the absence of the strongest couples, after which the athletes left amateur sports. After leaving the big sport, the athletes did not part with figure skating and worked at the Leningrad Ice Ballet. - Marina Moskalenko was born on 9 October 1960. She was an actress, known for Schastlivaya, Zhenka! (1984), Rabe vumen (1991) and Ya Vam bolshe ne veryu (2000). She died on 31 October 2023 in Moscow, Russia.
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Osman Saffet Arolat was born in 1942 in Ankara, Turkey. He was an assistant director, known for Soluk Gecenin Ask Hikayeleri (1966) and Türkiye'nin 68'i (2017). He died on 31 October 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey.- Peter Kersten was born on 26 July 1943 in Forst, Germany. He died on 31 October 2023 in Coswig, Saxony, Germany.
- Arie Levanon was born in Romania. He was a composer, known for I Like Mike (1961). He died on 31 October 2023 in Israel.
- Additional Crew
Linda Hirshman, B.A. Cornell, J.D., University of Chicago, PhD, University of Illinois, is a lawyer, philosopher and writer. She is the author, most recently, of "Victory: The Triumphant Gay Revolution," (Harper/Collins 2012). "Victory" was optioned by ABC TV in 2013 for its coming miniseries. She is at work at present on a dual biography of Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, "Sisters-in-Law," forthcoming from Harper/Collins in 2015. In 2005 she published "Get to Work: A Manifesto for Women of the World," sort of a "Lean-In" before its time.- Actor
- Writer
Ernesto Ferrero was born on 6 May 1938 in Turin, Piedmont, Italy. He was an actor and writer, known for N (Io e Napoleone) (2006) and Guido Ceronetti - Il filosofo ignoto (2014). He was married to Carla Sacchi. He died on 31 October 2023 in Turin, Piedmont, Italy.- Lea Ackermann was born on 2 February 1937 in Völklingen, Saarland, Germany. She died on 31 October 2023 in Trier, Germany.
- Additional Crew
Mel Sembler was born on 10 May 1930 in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA. Mel is known for Volevo solo vivere (2006). Mel was married to Betty Schlesinger. Mel died on 31 October 2023 in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.