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Making her film debut as an extra in 1917, Leatrice Joy soon graduated to playing opposite comics Billy West and Oliver Hardy. Director Cecil B. DeMille took her under his wing and starred her in several of his films. Often playing career girls dressed in mannish suits, or sophisticated society girls, she is generally credited with starting the bobbed-hair craze in the 1920s. She retired shortly after the advent of sound, but made occasional appearances in small supporting roles over the years.

Chris Lighty was born on 8 May 1968 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer, known for Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005), Caught in the Crossfire (2010) and 50 Cent: The Money and the Power (2008). He was married to Veronica. He died on 30 August 2012 in Riverdale, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.

Arturo Toscanini was the most celebrated conductor of his time, considered by many to be the greatest conductor of the twentieth century. He revolutionized musical interpretation by frequently insisting that his orchestras play the music exactly as written, a highly unusual practice in the nineteenth century, when Toscanini began his career. He conducted the world premieres of such operas as Puccini's "La Boheme" and "Turandot", and Leoncavallo's "Pagliacci". During his lifetime and for a short while afterwards,he was revered by critics (and still is by the older ones.) Today's younger critics, however, tend to look down on him, and call his fidelity to the printed score "lack of imagination" - a term which shows a total misunderstanding of Toscanini's achievements.

Vertamae Grosvenor was born on 4 April 1937 in Fairfax, South Carolina, USA. She was an actress, known for Personal Problems (1980), Daughters of the Dust (1991) and Beloved (1998). She was married to Elsworth Ausby and Bob Grosvenor. She died on 3 September 2016 in Riverdale, The Bronx, New York, USA.

Everett McGarrity was born on 14 January 1908 in Paulding County, Georgia, USA. He was an actor, known for Hallelujah (1929). He died on 9 December 1993 in Riverdale, Maryland, USA.

Eda LeShan was born in 1923 in the USA. She is known for Lamb Chop's Play-Along (1992), When Mom and Dad Break Up (1987) and The Mike Douglas Show (1961). She died on 3 March 2002 in Riverdale, New York, USA.

Handsome Claude Hopkins was one of the top bandleaders and had one of the top bands of the 1930s and 1940s. Claude Hopkins music was like him

• irrestible, smooth and easy to like. Claude Hopkins music could take

your mind off your troubles, made you either want to dance, made you think, could make you cry, make you smile, no matter what sound his music had it made you stop and listen.

Claude Hopkins was a grand arranger and composer. Claude could make any song his own, whether it be mellow or hot, he always added a touch of sweetness and classiness to it. Claude Hopkins was a superb, excellent piano player. His nickname was "Crazy Fingers" because of his fast fingers when he played piano. He performed all over the world at the top theaters, cabarets, and clubs in the U.S. and Europe such as the Roseland Ballroom, Savoy Ballroom, Cotton Club, and Club Zanzibar. Hopkins also was the first to perform in many first-class white clubs and theaters.

If you couldn't get to the clubs and theaters, Claude Hopkins and his Orchestra had a nationwide radio hook-ups so the whole world could hear. His contribution to Jazz has been overlooked and his music should be considered with Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Louis Armstrong. Till this day people are still becoming fans, his music leaves an impression and that's saying something.

Claude and his band appeared in a few musical shorts and films Dance Team, Waywawrd, Barber Shop Blues, By Request, Broadway Highlights, which are available.

Richie Westlein was born on 31 July 1951 in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Richie was a cinematographer, known for All My Children (1970), One Life to Live (1968) and NFL Monday Night Football (1970). Richie died on 20 May 2023 in Riverdale, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.

Edith Gresham was born on 28 September 1897 in Mount Vernon, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Rocky King, Detective (1950), 39 East (1920) and Birth of a Baby (1938). She died on 31 December 1976 in Riverdale, The Bronx, New York, USA.

Bill Koza was born on 22 December 1930 in Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for My Bodyguard (1980) and Mickey One (1965). He died on 18 August 1981 in Riverdale, Illinois, USA.

Nadja Witkowska was born on 3 June 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. She was an actress, known for Omnibus (1952), NBC Television Opera Theatre (1949) and All Star Revue (1950). She died on 27 June 2020 in Riverdale, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.

Johan Renvall was born on 22 September 1959 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden. He was an actor, known for Live from Lincoln Center (1976), Dance (1988) and Don Quixote (Kitri's Wedding), a Ballet in Three Acts (1984). He died on 24 August 2015 in Riverdale, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.

Smoke BWF was born on 15 May 1982 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He was an actor, known for Smoke BWF: Speak My Mind (2012), Smoke BWF feat. P.A.: Do My Thang (2012) and Smoke BWF feat. Lil Freaky: So Clouded (2015). He died on 19 February 2023 in Riverdale, Maryland, USA.

Boss Status Duke was an actor, known for Boss Status Duke: Dopeboy/Versace (2013). He died on 16 November 2016 in Riverdale, Illinois, USA.

Scott Denecke was born in 1965 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Breakup at a Wedding (2013) and The Jimmy and Randy Story (2014). He was married to Louisa Valerio. He died on 24 March 2013 in Riverdale, New Jersey, USA.

Scott DeGarmo died on 15 August 2015 in Riverdale, New York, USA.

Rosalyn Tureck was born on 14 December 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She was married to George Wallingford Downs Jr., James Elliott Armstrong Hainds and Kenneth Klein. She died on 17 July 2003 in Riverdale, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.

Audrey Morgan was an actress, known for Jimmy Hollywood (1994) and Love Your Mama (1990). She died on 30 November 2016 in Riverdale, Illinois, USA.

Ethelbert Hale was born on 1 August 1878 in Wellington, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for Garden of Lies (1915) and An Honorable Cad (1919). He was married to Molly Pearson. He died on 26 January 1933 in Riverdale, The Bronx, New York, USA.

Cia Fornaroli was born on 16 October 1887 in Milan, Italy. She was an actress, known for L'ira (1918), Cura di baci (1916) and L'anello di Pierrot (1917). She died on 17 August 1954 in Riverdale, New York, USA.

Arthur Manson was born on 21 February 1928 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is known for Natural Born Killers (1994), The Doors (1991) and JFK (1991). He died on 14 May 2018 in Riverdale, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.