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Tod Slaughter took to the stage in 1905 and made a name for himself as the star villain of numerous Victorian melodramas which he toured around England. Many of these were filmed cheaply in the 30s and 40s by quota-quickie tzar George King. His ham performances are perfectly suited to the material and the best of his films give the impression that if the Victorians could have made features they would have looked like this.- Considered by many to be the best manager the England national team never had, Brian Clough's professional football career began when aged 16 he signed for hometown club, Middlesbrough F.C.. Working his way up through the ranks, he made his full first-team debut in a league match against Barnsley in September 1955. Over the following six seasons he scored 197 goals in 213 league appearances, a fantastic record by modern standards. It was during this period that he earned his two England caps, both in 1959 against Wales and Sweden.
In 1961 he moved to Sunderland where he continued his prolific strike-rate, scoring 54 times in 61 games. At the age of 30 though, a clash with the Bury goalkeeper resulted in an injury which forced him to retire.
Looking for new challenges, Brian decided to go into management, gaining experience at Hartlepool for two seasons before taking the job at Derby County, where he led them to the league championship in 1972 and the European Cup semi-finals a year later. His tenure ended when he resigned after a dispute with Derby chairman Sam Longson.
More success was to follow though. After unsuccessful stints at Brighton and Leeds United, he took the top job at Nottingham Forest where he won them 11 trophies, including the league championship in 1978 and the European Cup twice in 1979 and 1980. His extraordinary success with the club made him the public and the press's first choice to manage the under-performing England national team, but the English Football Association would not employ him under any circumstances. Bobby Robson even offered to resign twice in favour of Clough during the 1980s but his resignation was rejected on both occasions.
In May 1993, after 18 years at Forest, Brian retired from football. He suffered from ill-health in his later years years and underwent a liver transplant in early 2003. - Actor
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Fred Haggerty was born on 26 September 1921 in London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for From Russia with Love (1963), Lifeforce (1985) and Willow (1988). He died on 26 July 2002 in Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK.- Actor
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Michael Rayner performed as a bass-baritone with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company from 1971 to 1979. His featured roles with the company were: Cox in "Cox and Box" The Counsel for the Plaintiff in "Trial by Jury" Corcoran in "H.M.S. Pinafore" Samuel in "The Pirates of Penzance" Sergeant of Police in "The Pirates of Penzance" Strephon in "Iolanthe" Guron in "Princess Ida" Arac in "Princess Ida" Pish-Tush in "The Mikado" Sir Richard in "The Yeomen of the Guard" Giuseppe in "The Gondoliers" Mr Goldbury in "Utopia, Ltd." Dr Tannhauser in "The Grand Duke" Michael recorded the following roles with the D'Oyly Carte for Decca Recordings: Bouncer (Cox and Box); Counsel; Strephon; Pish-Tush; Sir Richard; Giuseppe; Goldbury; Tannhauser. Other theatrical roles taken by Michael in more recent years include: Private Willis in "Iolanthe" Dick Deadeye in "HMS Pinafore" The Sergeant of Police in "The Pirates of Penzance" Major Murgatroyd in "Patience" The Mikado in "The Mikado" (all with The Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company). Michael also performs in oratorio and concerts throughout the UK.- Actor
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Walter Markley started live in rural Kansas, before serving his country in the Army. After a posting in France in the Military Police, he served as an artillery officer in Vietnam. Upon his return from service, he completed a degree in Biology from Wichita State University. Walter Joined the secret service working in offices in Omaha, Washington D.C. and Chicago. During his time in the Secret Service he worked in counterfeiting and served on several temporary protection assignments before being assigned to the Vice Presidential production detail. He was assigned to Barry Goldwater and Walter Mondale during their terms before moving to the Chicago office. He retired from the secret service in 1988.
After retirement Walter worked in security. During that time he was hired as a consultant on "The Package" and appeared in the film. He later moved back to Wichita, KS and worked as private investigator and was active in private investigator community. Always a lover of a good cigar, Walter and two colleagues opened Air Capital Cigar in Wichita.- Steven Hoffenberg was born on 12 January 1945 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Maria Santiago, and Lisa Twardowski,. He died on 23 August 2022 in Derby, Connecticut, USA.
- Helen Beechinor was born on 29 January 1967 in Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Mikado (2001). She died on 6 March 2007 in Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK.
- Babs Adams was born on 2 December 1924 in Riddings, Derbyshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Bob's Weekend (1996) and Out of Sight (1996). She died on 2 December 2008 in Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK.
- Adele Blanche was born on 6 January 1908 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. She was an actress, known for Those Who Love (1929), A Broken Romance (1929) and The New Hotel (1932). She died in March 1994 in Derby, England, UK.
- Joseph Wright was born on 3 September 1734 in Irongate, Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK. He was married to Ann Swift. He died on 29 August 1797 in Queen Street, Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK.
- Reg Parnell was born on 2 July 1911 in Derby, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Race for Life (1954). He died on 7 January 1964 in Derby, England, UK.
- Reg Parnell was born on 2 July 1911 in Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK. He died on 7 January 1964 in Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom.
- Alma Aston was born on 10 November 1911 in Chorlton, Manchester, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Unlucky Jim (1936). She was married to George E. Beck. She died on 27 October 2001 in Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK.