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- Actor
- Soundtrack
Robert Arthur was born on 18 June 1925 in Aberdeen, Washington, USA. He was an actor, known for Ace in the Hole (1951), Twelve O'Clock High (1949) and Mother Wore Tights (1947). He died on 1 October 2008 in Aberdeen, Washington, USA.- Actress
Opera soprano Mary Garden was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, on February 20, 1874. Her family emigrated to the US in 1880, eventually settling in Chicago, Illinois. She showed an aptitude for music at an early age, studying the violin and piano and taking voice lessons while still a young girl. In 1895 she went to Paris, France, to further her voice training. She made her public debut five years later in Gustave Charpentier's "Louise" at the Opera-Comique in Paris. In 1902 composer Claude Debussy personally chose her to sing the female lead in his opera "Pelleas et Melisande", and this became her most famous and celebrated role. She was so highly regarded among composers that Jules Massenet specifically rewrote the lead part in his "Le Jongleur de Notre-Dame"--which he had originally written to be a man--for her.
She made her New York debut in 1907, in Massenet's "Thais". She was acclaimed by critics not only for her superb singing but for what many deemed her remarkable dramatic ability as well. She toured extensively in Europe and the US and joined the Chicago Civic Opera in 1910, being their featured singer until 1931. In addition, she served as general director of the Chicago Opera Association from 1921-1922.
Although she retired from the stage in 1934, she remained active in operatic circles, making many lecture and recital tours over the next 20 years and serving as audition judge for the National Arts Foundation.
She died in her birthplace of Aberdeen, Scotland, on January 3, 1967.- Soundtrack
Jimmy Jones was born on 2 June 1930 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. He was married to Mattie Jones. He died on 2 August 2012 in Aberdeen, North Carolina, USA.- Marion Crawford was born on 5 June 1909 in Gatehead, East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. She was married to George Buthlay. She died on 11 February 1988 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Former World Middleweight Boxing Champion Freddie Steele was born Frederick Earl Burgett in Seattle, Washington on December 18, 1912. His childhood idol was local fighter and world champion Todd Morgan. Young Freddie decided to follow in Morgan's foot-steps and launched a professional boxing career in 1926 at age 14. After more than 100 fights, Steele captured the World Middleweight Championship (National Boxing Association version) from champion William "Gorilla" Jones on January 1, 1937. A series of auto accidents and a severe kidney problem started Steele on the downward path. He lost the championship less than two years later in a stunning first round shocker to local rival Al Hostak. A friend of actor John Wayne, Steele became involved in the movies as a boxing double, and later as a character actor. He made an unsuccessful ring comeback on May 23, 1941 at the Hollywood, California Legion Stadium, being stopped in 5 rounds by Jimmy Casino. Steele returned to the movies and gave outstanding performances in Hail The Conquering Hero with Eddie Bracken, and G.I. Joe with Robert Mitchum. His acting career ended in the late 1940s, and he ran a local tavern with his family for over 20 years. The great champion died on August 22, 1984 at 71. His career boxing record was 125-5-11 with 60 knockout victories.- Eric Linklater was born on 8 March 1899 in Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. He was a writer, known for Poet's Pub (1949), Scotch on the Rocks (1953) and Private Angelo (1949). He died on 7 November 1974 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- Producer
- Director
Alan Franchi was born on 18 December 1928 in Dundee, Scotland, UK. Alan was a producer and director, known for The Entertainers (1977), Richard Clayderman (1985) and Highway (1983). Alan died on 24 August 2010 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.- Actress
- Additional Crew
- Sound Department
Marjorie Bowman was an actress, known for The Secret World of Alex Mack (1994), Princesses (1991) and Living Single (1993). She was married to John Lambie. She died on 13 March 2010 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.- Vi Ripken was born on 27 February 1938 in Aberdeen, Maryland, USA. She was married to Cal Ripken Sr.. She died on 26 February 2021 in Aberdeen, Maryland, USA.
- Betty Ann Muir was born on 23 April 1929 in Louisiana, USA. She was an actress, known for Time Out for Lessons (1939). She was married to James Buckbee Johnston. She died on 18 October 2022 in Aberdeen, Mississippi, USA.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Florrie Forde was born on 16 August 1875 in Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She was an actress, known for My Old Dutch (1934), Say It with Flowers (1934) and Regal Cavalcade (1935). She was married to Laurence Barnett (art dealer) and Walter Emanuel Bew. She died on 18 April 1940 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.- He was married for 20 years to Ann Mathew.he worked with Ann as a comedy Dance act under the name of Stewart and Mathew. He latterly worked in Summer Season Shows with his partner Ginny Scott. He was a renowned after dinner speaker and a keen golfer.
- Jack Curran was born in 1967 in San Gabriel, California, USA. Jack was a director, known for 924 Gilman Street (2007). Jack died on 9 September 2023 in Aberdeen, Washington, USA.
- Hiram Revels was born on 27 September 1827 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. He died on 16 January 1901 in Aberdeen, Mississippi, USA.
- Writer
- Composer
Daniel Tamkus was born on 8 February 1934 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer and composer, known for Cloud Dancer (1980) and The Way We Live Now (1970). He was married to Ellen B. Cutler and Edith Russell. He died on 6 June 2023 in Aberdeen, Maryland, USA.- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
Torquil Fleming-Boyd was born on 20 May 1966 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was a cinematographer, known for Love & Friendship (2016), Artemis Fowl (2020) and Slaughterhouse Rulez (2018). He died on 27 January 2024 in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.- Script and Continuity Department
- Writer
Tom Wright (1923-2002) was a Scottish poet, dramatist, and television writer, who served in World War II as a British Army corporal and on 3 September 1944 participated in the liberation of Brussels. He was then captured by German soldiers in the Ardennes, and served as a POW at the Munich Zoo, where he was assigned to transfer Lucy, the Elephant, to Austria's Innsbruck Zoo because of the threat of the Allied bombing campaign. After the war, he wrote poetry and made a living as a stain-glass window maker for cathedrals. In 1963, at age 40, he earned a Master of Arts in writing from Glasgow University. In 1965, he wrote the one-man play "There Was a Man" written in honor of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. In the 1980s, he wrote the play "Talk of the Devil" which was adapted for film by Armac Films in 2002.- Director
- Writer
- Actress
Morgan Wilcock was born on 10 January 1994 in Edina, Minnesota, USA. She was a director and writer, known for Dark Lady Blues, Kill or Kiss and Be a Girl. She died on 13 October 2023 in Aberdeen, New Jersey, USA.- Additional Crew
Bobby Watson was born on 21 April 1914 in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. He is known for The Kilt Is My Delight (1956), The White Heather Club (1958) and Look Here (1958). He died on 9 November 1997 in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.- Ishbel Hamilton-Gordon was born on 18 March 1857 in London, England, UK. She was married to John Hamilton-Gordon. She died on 18 April 1939 in Rubislaw, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
- Addie Ross was born on 9 August 1892 in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. She was an actress, known for Pride o' the Green (1937). She died on 14 August 1947 in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
- Bob Ballantyne was born on 26 July 1942. He died on 15 June 2004 in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
- Leonard Robson was born in 1867 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Why Men Forget (1921), Married Life (1921) and The Twelve Pound Look (1920). He died on 25 April 1922 in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
- Producer
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Michael Freedland was born on 18 December 1934 in London, England, UK. He was a producer and actor, known for Bob Hope: The Road to the Top (1998), Pantoland (1997) and See Me (2009). He was married to Sara Hockerman. He died on 1 October 2018 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA.- R.V. Jones was born on 29 September 1911 in Herne Hill, London, England, UK. He was married to Vera Cain. He died on 17 December 1997 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.