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Laurie Metcalf was born June 16, 1955 in Carbondale, Illinois, the oldest of three children of Libby (Mars), a librarian, and James Metcalf, a budget director. She was raised in Edwardsville, Illinois. Laurie attended Illinois State University, where she obtained her bachelor of arts in theater in 1977. In her class were the immeasurable talents of John Malkovich, Glenne Headly, and Joan Allen. Laurie began acting at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Her acting career in film and television began with a minor and uncredited role in Robert Altman's A Wedding (1978). In 1988, Laurie found her most memorable and successful role to date, Jacqueline "Jackie" Harris in the television series Roseanne (1988). For her performance in the series, she was nominated for two Golden Globes and won three Primetime Emmy awards.- Actor
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Benjamin Scott Falcone is an American actor, comedian and filmmaker. He is married to actress Melissa McCarthy, with whom he has two children and co-starred in What to Expect When You're Expecting, Enough Said, and God's Favorite Idiot. He has also had cameos in Bridesmaids, Identity Thief, The Heat, Spy, and Can You Ever Forgive Me?, all of which starred his wife.
Falcone made his directorial debut in 2014 with Tammy, which he co-wrote with McCarthy, and he also directed, co-wrote, and produced The Boss, Life of the Party, Superintelligence, and Thunder Force, all of which starred McCarthy.- Actor
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Roger Yuan's career in the film industry has seen him wear many hats. As a martial arts fight trainer, action coordinator, actor, writer and producer, he has gained much acclaim. Having worked in US, UK, Hong Kong, China, Thailand and Indian "Bollywood" and Vietnam productions, he has cultivated a global appeal.
Roger has amassed a wide repertoire of expertise in various martial arts styles and unique physical training regimens and has trained the likes of Michelle Pfeiffer for Catwoman in Batman Returns, Rene Russo, John Cusack, Michael Madsen, Henry Cavill, Immortals, Jason Flemyng and Jennifer Lawrence for X Men:First Class, Keanu Reeves for 47 Ronin and Daniel Craig for Skyfall.
Country singing star Tim McGraw is a recent client enlisting Roger to get him in shape for his 2012 "Brothers of the Sun Summer Tour".
Roger has choreographed action for films such as Son of The Pink Panther, Death Becomes Her, Ella Enchanted, Black Dynamite, X Men: first Class, 47 Ronin and the 50th anniversary 007 film, Skyfall, Once Upon a Time in Vietnam, and Warcraft.
Roger's acting debut came in Red Corner with Richard Gere. As an actor that does his own stunts, He won the respect of Hong Kong action luminaries Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao (Shanghai Noon), Sammo Hung, jet Li (Once Upon a Time in China and America), and Chow Yun Fat (Bulletproof Monk). And action directors Dee Dee Ku, Dion Lam, Hung Yan Yan and Steven Ching su Tung.
Roger has also shaped comedic roles with action, he has lead roles in Warner Bros. Chandni Chowk to China, and Sony's Black Dynamite. 2015 will see Roger in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: the Green Destiny, playing Iron Crow, which director and action legend Master Yuen Woo Ping personally chose Roger for this lead role.- Extremely popular silent star of the 1920s. Her popularity was enhanced when she co-starred with Rudolph Valentino in The Sheik (1921) and The Son of the Sheik (1926). She made her screen debut at Essanay Studios in 1915. While she was popular in the 1920s (thanks to the patronage of her lover, Jesse Lasky), her popularity had slipped by the time she briefly retired from the screen in 1927. Divorces, lawsuits and mental health battles all took their toll on her. Ayres returned to the movies almost immediately after but had difficulty re-establishing herself. She hoped that a bit part in Souls at Sea (1937) would lead to a comeback but it did not. She died three years later of a cerebral hemorrhage.
- Darva Conger was born on 21 September 1965 in Carbondale, Illinois, USA. She was previously married to James Patrick Arellano and Rick Rockwell.
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Jason White was born on 12 March 1969 in Carbondale, Illinois, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Scarecrow (2002), Drowning in Secrets (2022) and Titanic 666 (2022).- Producer
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Steven Sawalich was born on 17 January 1977 in Carbondale, Illinois, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Music Within (2007), Operation Change (2014) and Case for Kindness (2022). He has been married to Flavia Falquetti since 11 November 2023. He was previously married to Trevi Sawalich.- Writer
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Born in Carbondale, Illinois, (but raised in Oklahoma), Dirk first came to public attention when he appeared at age 27, in a photo-spread in Playgirl Magazine's "Holiday 1990" issue. This handsome, hairy-chested blond proved unusually popular with readers and when given a chance to select 1992's "Man of the Year", these readers picked Dirk from among a field of twelve candidates. He subsequently posed for another photo-spread in Playgirl's February 1992 issue. This exposure led to a large number of personal appearances, press interviews, and guest spots on TV talk shows. Dirk used some of these experiences as the basis for a theatrical film titled Man of the Year (1995) which was released in 1995. Dirk played himself in this "mockumentray" which told, in generally light-hearted fashion, of the tribulations a gay man might face when he's presented as the female's ideal of a sex symbol. The movie received good reviews and played in all the major markets and proved popular at gay film festivals. Dirk followed this with another movie he wrote and directed in 2001 titled _Circuit (2001/I)_ which also dealt with a gay man's life. Circuit won several film festival awards, played world wide theatrically, and is one of the best selling gay DVD titles on record.
Shafer worked for many years as a fitness trainer and Pilates instructor, releasing Swapoutworkout, a fitness instructional video, in 2012. Also in 2012 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his layout, Shafer returned to the pages of Playgirl for another spread.
Shafer was found dead in his car near his home in West Hollywood, California on March 5, 2015. The cause of death was not immediately apparent. An autopsy determined that death was the result of overdose on cocaine and methamphetamine, with hypertension being a possible contributing factor.- Andrew Bertinelli was born on 24 May 1934 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA. He was married to Nancy Bertinelli. He died on 7 November 2016 in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.
- Robert was born on 25th July 1928 to Lillian Collins & Frank Cawley in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. He attended Edison High School at the same time as Ralph Branca (Brooklyn Dodger Pitcher). He represented Park Circle Skating Club of Brooklyn N.Y. and garnered 10 National Medals For artistic skating. He joined the cast of Skating Vanities (Roller Skating Show) and toured Europe. He converted to Ice Skating and toured with Sonja Henie, Holiday on Ice and Hollywood Ice review. He then became a Police Officer and spent the next 30 years in related law enforcement fields (Junenile bureau, Coroner's Investigator, Private investigator.) He migrated to Texas and worked 8 years in the Desoto Police Department.
He married Sandra Eggert in 1964 and is still married to her. They had three children: Stacey, Frank & Kelly. All now married and living in Texas. He presently produces The Exposure Showcase in Dallas and has given many wannabees their start. He is a published poet. - Director
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Dustin Ellis was born on 22 May 1970 in Carbondale, Illinois, USA. He is a director and writer, known for The Kingdom (2007), The Iron Giant (1999) and Take Me Home Tonight (2011).- Actor
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Paul Gilbert was born on 6 November 1966 in Carbondale, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for One Hit Wonderland (2012), Mr. Big: To Be with You (1992) and Mr. Big: Addicted to That Rush (1989). He has been married to Emi since 2006.- Production Designer
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Jan Scott was born on 26 September 1914 in Carbondale, Illinois, USA. Jan was a production designer and art director, known for Studs Lonigan (1979), Eleanor and Franklin (1976) and CBS Playhouse (1967). Jan died on 17 April 2003 in Hollywood, California, USA.- Casting Department
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Natalie Patterson was born on 9 January 1984 in Carbondale, Illinois, USA. She is known for Tekken (2010), Fire with Fire (2012) and Cleaner (2007). She died on 3 November 2023 in Algiers, Louisiana, USA.- Composer
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Paul J. Gillette; Novelist, Wine Expert and Scriptwriter
Obituary
January 17, 1996, by DANIEL P. PUZO, LA TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paul Gillette, novelist, scriptwriter and beverage industry analyst, who was best known for the book "Play Misty for Me," has died of heart failure in Los Angeles. He was 58.
"Play Misty for Me," published in 1971, became a film starring Clint Eastwood. The book was one of several written by Gillette, including "Carmela" (1972), "The Chinese Godfather" (1981), "Cat o' Nine Tails" (1972), "One of the Crowd" (1980), "The Lopison Case" (1967) and "Inside Ku Klux Klan" (1965).
Gillette, who died Jan. 6., was also a publisher and was among the first to host a nationally syndicated television show on wine appreciation. "Enjoying Wine With Paul Gillette," which he also wrote and produced, aired on what is now the Public Broadcasting System in 1974. Earlier, he wrote for, and occasionally hosted, the long-running CBS program "Camera Three."
In recent years, Gillette concentrated on publishing several beverage industry trade newsletters, which he founded in 1976, including the Wine Investor--Executive Edition, California Beverage Hotline, the Wine Investor--Buyers Guide and Healthy Eating. He was also senior editor for the Wine Enthusiast, a consumer publication.- Burr Caruth was born on 15 June 1865 in Carbondale, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for The Harvester (1936), The Devil Diamond (1937) and Tough to Handle (1937). He died on 2 June 1953 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
- Bert Murphy was born in September 1876 in Carbondale, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Black and White (1914), Money Talks in Darktown (1915) and A Natural Born Shooter (1917). He was married to Frances Ellick. He died on 4 October 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Floyd Bishop Jr. was born on 13 November 1975 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA. He is known for Robots (2005), Klaus (2019) and Barnyard (2006).- Cinematographer
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Max Miller was born in Carbondale, Illinois, USA. Max is known for Black Ink Crew: Chicago (2015), Renovate My Family (2004) and Diabolical Women (2015).- Terrence Pegula was born on 27 March 1951 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Lt. Jackson was born in 1896 in Carbondale, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Injustice (1919). He was married to Linner Fulshear Davis. He died on 28 August 1925 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Robert Lewis Taylor was born on 24 September 1912 in Carbondale, Illinois, USA. He was a writer, known for The Silken Affair (1956), Guns of Diablo (1964) and Treasure of Matecumbe (1976). He was married to Judith Martin. He died on 30 September 1998 in Southbury, Connecticut, USA.
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Michael Bernhardt was born on 26 October 1983 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA. He is known for Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters (2007), 12 oz. Mouse (2005) and America: The Motion Picture (2021).- Editor
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Michael E. Wheeler was born on 29 August 1965 in Carbondale, Illinois, USA. Michael E. is an editor, known for Strawberry Fields (1997), Holmes Buy It Right (2016) and Behind the Crime: Self Defense or Slaughter (2023).- Larry Kristoff was born on 11 November 1942 in Carbondale, Illinois, USA.