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Born in Newport, Kentucky, Jerry Trimble's journey from a bullied, fearful, insecure, stressed out and depressed child to a world-renowned martial artist, actor, and youth motivator epitomizes resilience and determination. At 14, inspired by Bruce Lee's "The Chinese Connection," he began studying Taekwon-Do and was never bullied again. Earning his first-degree black belt by 15 and becoming the top teen point fighter in the Midwest U.S. By 18, he clinched the Kentucky State Kickboxing Championship, and at 19, he relocated to Atlanta to pursue global titles. Competing as "Golden Boy," Jerry secured multiple championships, culminating in the PKA and PKC World Kickboxing titles in 1986. Renowned for his lightning-fast hook kick, clocked at 118 MPH, he was celebrated as one of the sport's flashiest and fastest competitors.
Transitioning to Hollywood at 28, Jerry swiftly made his mark in the entertainment industry, landing leading roles within his first week of auditions. His extensive filmography includes over 65 feature films and TV shows, sharing the screen with legends like Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in Heat, and appearing in Charlie's Angels, The Green Hornet, Mission: Impossible III, Supernatural, and Chesapeake Shores.
Beyond his on-screen achievements, Jerry is a dedicated youth motivational speaker and mentor. Drawing from his personal battles with bullying, depression, and anxiety, he empowers young individuals to confront their fears, step out of their comfort zones, and pursue their dreams with unwavering determination. His message resonates deeply, inspiring countless youths across the U.S. and Canada.
Jerry's contributions have been recognized with honors such as the Joe Lewis Eternal Warrior Award in 2018 and induction into the World Kickboxing League Hall of Fame in 2019.
Holding dual citizenship in the U.S. and Canada, Jerry continues to inspire through his multifaceted career in acting and motivational speaking. His life story stands as a testament to the power of resilience, discipline, and the relentless pursuit of one's passions.- Actor
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Making his stage debut at age 16, John Alexander joined a Shakespearean repertory company and in 1917 appeared on Broadway in "The Merchant of Venice." Although he played many parts on both stage and in films, his best known role was that of the crazed Teddy Brewster--the son who thinks he's Theodore Roosevelt - in Arsenic and Old Lace (1944), a part he played both on stage and in the movie.- Brown-haired, articulate American character actress who became a prolific performer on both sides of the Atlantic. Schooled in her native Kentucky she subsequently attended drama classes. Having relocated to London, she soon found steady employment in repertory theatre and eventually made her motion picture debut in the comedy Her Imaginary Lover (1933). Along with her in the cast was future husband, actor Bernard Nedell. Signed under long-term contract by Warner Brothers/First National, Olive was then given star billing in other romantic farces made at Teddington Studios, including Leave It to Blanche (1934) (title role) and Mr. What's-His-Name? (1935) . Upon her return to the U.S., she continued to commute between stage (including Broadway) and screen but found meatier parts harder to come by. After spending years top cast as genteel socialites in British second features, it was now down to minor roles in, admittedly, A-grade productions like Two-Faced Woman (1941), Random Harvest (1942) and Leave Her to Heaven (1945). Before long, however, Olive secured a regular niche as Alice Aldrich (mother to Henry, played by Jimmy Lydon -- whose mother-in-law she was in real life) in Paramount's popular Aldrich Family series. As to her remaining career: that was spent playing an assortment of housekeepers and dowagers, from 1952 almost entirely as a guest in early TV anthology dramas.
- Tall, hulking character actor Dick Curtis spent years at Columbia Pictures menacing everyone from cowboy star Charles Starrett to the slapstick team of The Three Stooges. Curtis, unlike many movie villains, showed a genuine flair for comedy--especially physical comedy--in his many appearances in the studio's two-reelers and could do a double-take, a pratfall, take a pie in the face, a finger-poke to the eyes or a crowbar on the top of the head with the best of them. Although much of his career was spent at Columbia, where he specialized in western villains, he can also be seen as one of the crewmen who set out to rescue Fay Wray from the clutches of the giant ape in the original King Kong (1933).
He died in Hollywood of pneumonia in 1952. - Betty Hanna was born on 7 January 1903 in Newport, Kentucky, USA. She was an actress, known for Lux Video Theatre (1950), How Come Nobody's on Our Side? (1974) and M Squad (1957). She was married to Jonathan Hole. She died on 25 October 1976 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Greg Fields was born on 11 June 1955 in Newport, Kentucky, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for In Living Color (1990), Back to School (1986) and The Parent 'Hood (1995). He died on 15 April 2002 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.- Dave Cowens is an American retired professional basketball player and NBA head coach. At 6'9", Dave played the center position and occasionally played power forward. Cowens spent most of his playing career with the Boston Celtics. He was the 1971 NBA Rookie of the Year and the 1973 NBA Most Valuable Player. Cowens won NBA championships as a member of the Celtics in 1974 and 1976. Dave Cowens was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991.
Cowens has held numerous NBA head coaching positions. Dave Cowens served as an assistant coach and then as a special assistant to Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars. - Norma Lee was born on 4 April 1899 in Newport, Kentucky, USA. She was an actress, known for Wise Girls (1929) and Counterfeit Love (1923). She was married to Elliott Nugent. She died on 12 December 1980 in New York City, New York, USA.
- Elizabeth McFadden was born on 17 May 1875 in Newport, Kentucky, USA. She was a writer, known for Double Door (1934), Matinee Theatre (1955) and Kraft Theatre (1947). She died on 16 July 1961 in Briarcliff Manor, New York, USA.
- Actor
- Writer
Mark Krebs Jr. was born in Newport, Kentucky, the son of Terri and Mark Krebs Sr. He has an older sister, Mandy, and younger brother, Andrew. Immediately upon graduating from the University of Kentucky, after playing four years of basketball for the Wildcats, Mark published his first book, Beyond a Dream, a memoir about his mother Terri's nine-year battle with breast cancer. She succumbed to the cancer in 2010, however, the book and subsequent speaking tour acted as a segue for Mark into more writing and his new found passion for acting. Mark attended the intensive study program at Stella Adler Studio in New York City and upon completion, made the move to Los Angeles.- Sound Department
Earl S. Hayman was born on 27 June 1896 in Newport, Kentucky, USA. He is known for Holiday Inn (1942), Guard That Girl (1935) and The Light of Western Stars (1930). He died on 20 March 1958 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Howard Babin was born on 21 September 1912 in Newport, Kentucky, USA. He was an actor, known for Temptation (1935). He was married to Dorothy Burr. He died on 28 January 1980 in Van Nuys, California, USA.
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Richard Maybery was born on 15 September 1905 in Newport, Kentucky, USA. He was an assistant director and production manager, known for Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), Sweet Smell of Success (1957) and Lorna Doone (1951). He died on 16 December 1990 in Orange County, California, USA.- Writer
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Edward Byron was born on 20 October 1905 in Newport, Kentucky, USA. Edward was a writer and producer, known for Mr. District Attorney (1954), Mr. District Attorney (1951) and The Wonderful John Acton (1953). Edward died on 21 November 1964 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.- Actor
- Director
On 26 January 1928, Metcalfe was taking his fifth lesson in how to pilot an aeroplane, flying over Glendale with Roy Wilson, an instructor from the Wilson Aero Service of that city. During the course of the lesson, Metcalf suddenly took an unexpected loop, and was hurled from the plane, falling to his death. His body was found at Lake and Stazier Streets, in Burbank, and was taken to the Powell Undertaking Company Morgue there. (Los Angeles Times, 27 January 1928)- Additional Crew
Mary Anthony was born on 11 November 1916 in Newport, Kentucky, USA. She is known for Mary Anthony: A Life in Modern Dance (2004) and Look Up and Live (1954). She died on 31 May 2014 in Manhattan, New York, USA.- Herman Cantor was born on 3 September 1894 in Newport, Kentucky, USA. He was an actor, known for Two Lost Worlds (1951) and Music Man (1948). He died on 12 October 1953 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA.
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Composer, conductor and author, educated in high school and then conductor of his own orchestra, the Clouds Of Joy, since 1929. He made many recordings. Joining ASCAP in 1963, his chief musical collaborator was Arthur Terker, and his popular-song and instrumental compositions include "Cloudy", "Wednesday Night Hop", and "Mind If I Remind You".