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A marvelous character actor with intense eyes, a sly grin and somewhat grizzled appearance, Golden Globe-winner Fred Ward had nearly 90 appearances under his belt in many tremendous films and television programs. He first became interested in acting after serving three years in the US Air Force and studied at New York's Herbert Berghof Studio. Ward then went to Europe, where he dubbed many Italian movies, and first appeared on-screen in two films by Roberto Rossellini. He then returned to the United States, and got his first decent role alongside Clint Eastwood in the nail-biting prison film Escape from Alcatraz (1979). Ward's looks often saw him cast as law enforcement or military characters, and he put in noteworthy performances in Southern Comfort (1981), Uncommon Valor (1983), as astronaut Gus Grissom in The Right Stuff (1983) and scored the lead in the interesting spy/martial arts movie Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985), which unfortunately was not as successful as had been the mega-selling series of Remo Williams books.

However, during "Remo", Ward demonstrated a great knack for comedic timing and satirical performance, and this ability was used to great effect in several films, including playing Kevin Bacon's fellow giant-worm-fighting handyman in the light-hearted sci-fi hit Tremors (1990), as "Walter Stuckel" in Robert Altman's The Player (1992), as TV anchorman "Chip Daley" in Tim Robbins' razor-sharp political satire Bob Roberts (1992) and as a vicious, but incompetent, gangster menacing Leslie Nielsen in Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994).

Ward's abilities as both a supporting player and truly versatile character actor ensured that he would be in steady demand, and he continued to turn up in a wide variety of roles utilizing his skills. Keep an eye out for Fred Ward in the action-filled The Chaos Factor (2000), as David Spade's dad in Joe Dirt (2001), in the tongue-in-cheek Corky Romano (2001) and in the Reese Witherspoon romantic tale Sweet Home Alabama (2002). His last three films were more action-oriented, Armored (2009), [link=tt1622547, and 2 Guns (2013), and he subsequently mostly retired from acting until his death in 2022.

Paul Sorensen was born on 16 February 1926 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), Hang 'Em High (1968) and Charlie's Angels (1976). He was married to Jacqueline May. He died on 17 July 2008 in Cardiff by-the-Sea, San Diego County, California, USA.

Born of Norwegian parents in Minneapolis, the son of a clergyman and a teacher, Rolf Erik Ylvisaker was attracted to the theatre at an early age, and at fourteen was playing dramatic roles on the local radio station. One of the most active and versatile players in the New York radio world, he once set a record for appearing on forty-odd different shows in one week.

Not only the acting husband of Sally in Song of the South, but also in real life as well. Erik Rolf and Ruth Warrick were married April 15, 1938, and were divorced circa 1946. They had two children, Karen Elizabeth Rolf (born March 13, 1941) and Jon Erik Warrick Ylvisaker Rolf (a.k.a. Jon McNamara), born 1942. Their marriage and children were unknown to the public at the time.

Rolf appeared in roughly 18 films from 1942 to 1950, beginning with Atlantic Convoy (1942) as Gunther and ending with Davy Crockett, Indian Scout (1950) as Mr. Simms. He died in 1957 at the age of 45.

K.L. Smith was born on 26 October 1922 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for Star Trek (1966), The Untouchables (1959) and Combat! (1962). He died on 24 August 1981 in San Diego County, California, USA.

Michael A. Andrews was born on 7 August 1949 in St Louis, Missouri, USA. He was an actor, known for Avenging Angel (1985), Malibu Express (1985) and Talking Walls (1987). He died on 7 June 1989 in San Diego County, California, USA.

Dick Lundy was born on 14 August 1907 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, USA. He was a director and assistant director, known for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), Charlotte's Web (1973) and The King of Ads (1991). He was married to Anne and Juanita Sheridan. He died on 7 April 1990 in San Diego County, California, USA.

Steve Brodie was born on 17 April 1948 in Clark Air Base, Phillipines. He was an actor, known for Sonic Adventure (1998), Harry and the Hendersons (1987) and Sonic Adventure 2 (2001). He died on 10 August 2001 in San Diego County, California, USA.

Richard Quine was born on 7 April 1946 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. He was an actor, known for The Young Victoria (2009). He was married to Holli Schroer. He died on 9 January 2007 in San Diego County, California, USA.

Gary Cashdollar was born on 23 April 1945 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Wonder Woman (1975), Critters 2: The Main Course (1988) and The Six Million Dollar Man (1974). He died on 24 December 1995 in San Diego County, California, USA.

Renee Torres was born on 17 March 1911 in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. She was an actress, known for The Prodigal Returns (1939), The Devil on Horseback (1936) and La gran jornada (1931). She died on 27 December 1998 in San Diego County, California, USA.

Jake Lexa was born on 26 February 1916 in Spokane, Washington, USA. He was an actor, known for Fuzz (1972). He died on 21 January 1973 in San Diego County, California, USA.

Adrian Loudermilk began his career in the mailroom at Writers & Artists. He then spent more than two years at Michael Ovitz's Artist Management Group, working for various managers including Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Michael Menchel. Most recently, he was a literary manager at Bondesen-Graup.

Constance Howard was born on 4 October 1906 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. She was an actress, known for The Smart Set (1928), The Cruel Truth (1927) and The White Black Sheep (1926). She was married to ? Jones. She died on 7 December 1980 in San Diego County, California, USA.

Robert Bohannon was born on 27 October 1926 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor. He died on 9 June 1987 in San Diego County, California, USA.

Dennis D. Rainwater was born on 27 May 1920 in Paris, Arkansas, USA. He died on 20 September 1990 in San Diego County, California, USA.

John Capstaff was born on 24 February 1879 in Gateshead, England. John was a director, known for Kodachrome Two-Color Test Shots No. III (1922). John died on 31 January 1960 in San Diego County, California, USA.

Ed Wright was born on 27 February 1889 in Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Showdown at Boot Hill (1958), Gang War (1958) and The Oregon Trail (1959). He died on 31 March 1975 in San Diego County, California, USA.

Glen William Bell Jr. was born on 3 September 1923 in Lynwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Glen William died on 16 January 2010 in Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego County, California, USA.

Allen Glick was born on 11 April 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was married to Kathleen Glick. He died on 2 August 2021 in San Diego County, California, USA.

James Rochelle was born on 29 November 1970 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. He is known for Star Trek: Hidden Evil (1999), EverQuest Next and Myst III: Exile (2001). He died on 1 February 2019 in San Diego County, California, USA.

Eugene C. Commander was born on 31 August 1889 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, USA. He died on 29 July 1968 in San Diego County, California, USA.

Mike was born on 23 September 1951 in Tennessee, USA. He was a producer, known for Nanna & Lil' Puss Puss in 'Wipe Out' (1992), Nanna & Lil' Puss Puss in 'One Ration Under God' (1993) and Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase (1992). He died on 30 August 1994 in San Diego County, California, USA.

Yung Kece was an actor, known for Yung Kece: Mad (2020). He died on 31 October 2021 in Spring Valley, San Diego County, California, USA.