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Emmy-nominated actor and producer Michael Kenneth Williams was one of his generation's most respected and acclaimed talents. By bringing complicated and charismatic characters to life--often with surprising tenderness--Williams established himself as a gifted and versatile performer with a unique ability to mesmerize audiences with his stunning character portrayals.
Born in 1966 in Brooklyn, Williams was best known for his remarkable work on The Wire (2002). The wit and humor that Williams brought to Omar, the whistle-happy, profanity-averse, openly gay drug dealer-robbing stickup man, earned him high praise, and made Omar one of television's most memorable characters. Williams also co-starred in HBO's critically acclaimed series Boardwalk Empire (2010), in which he played Chalky White, a 1920s bootlegger and the impeccably suited, veritable mayor of Atlantic City's African American community. In 2012, "Boardwalk Empire" won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. He received his first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie for HBO's Bessie (2015) and subsequently received his second nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for his portrayal of Freddy in HBO's The Night Of (2016).
In 2018, Vice (2013) returned for its sixth season with an extended special season premiere produced by and featuring Williams as he embarked on a personal journey to expose the root of the American mass incarceration crisis: the juvenile justice system. The episode "Raised in the System" offered a frank and unflinching look at those caught up the system, exploring why the country's mass incarceration problem cannot be fixed without first addressing the juvenile justice problem. Williams investigated the solutions that local communities were employing that resulted in drastic drops in both crime and incarceration. Michael garnered his first Emmy nomination as a producer for this incredible documentary and continues to host screenings across the country as a way to educate and raise awareness.
Giving back to the community played an important role in Williams' off-camera life. He launched Making Kids Win, a charitable organization, the primary objective of which is to build community centers in urban neighborhoods that are in need of safe spaces for children to learn and play. Williams served as the ACLU's Ambassador of Smart Justice.
Williams began his career as a performer by dancing professionally at age 22. After numerous appearances in music videos and as a background dancer on concert tours for Madonna and George Michael, Williams decided to pursue acting seriously. He participated in several productions of the La MaMA Experimental Theater, the prestigious National Black Theater Company. and the Theater for a New Generation, directed by Mel Williams.
Michael K. Williams was born, raised, and resided in Brooklyn, New York, until his death on September 6, 2021.- Actor
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The son of the renowned French sculptor Paul Belmondo, he studied at Conservatoire National Superieur d'Art Dramatique (CNSAD); after the minor stage performances he made his screen debut in À pied, à cheval et en voiture (1957) but the episodes with his participation were cut before release. However, the breakthrough role in Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless (1960) made him one of the key figures in the French New Wave. Since mid-60s he completely switched to commercial mainstream pictures and became a big comedy and action star in France. Following the example of Alain Delon he founded his own production company Cerito named after his grandmother's maiden name. In 1989 he was awarded Cesar for his performance in Itinerary of a Spoiled Child (1988) . Recently he returned to stage performing in the Théâtre Marigny, Paris, notably as Edmund Kean or Cyrano de Bergerac. He still appears in the movies but not so often as before preferring mostly dramatic roles. The president of France distinguished him with order of Legion of Honour. Belmondo had three children with his first spouse Elodie Constant: Patricia Belmondo ( who died in a fire in 1993), Florence Belmondo and Paul Belmondo. In 2003, he had another daughter, Stella Belmondo, with his second spouse Natty Belmondo. None of his children became actors though you could have seen his son Paul in an episodic role (the same as his father, at an earlier age) in Itinerary of a Spoiled Child (1988).- Actor
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Anthony Johnson was born on 1 February 1966 in Compton, California, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Friday (1995), Menace II Society (1993) and The Players Club (1998). He was married to Lexis Jones Mason. He died on 6 September 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actor
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Francesco 'Nino' Castelnuovo was born to humble beginnings in Lombardy, the second of four brothers. His working life began with a series of stints in various jobs, including house painting, as a mechanic and as a sales agent, after which he decided to take drama classes at the Piccolo Teatro in Milan. A first screen appearance in 1957 was followed by a motion picture debut two years later. He had a small supporting part in Luchino Visconti's Rocco and His Brothers (1960), but his career only gained traction with a co-starring role opposite Catherine Deneuve in the romantic musical drama The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) (though his scenes were subsequently re-dubbed). Castelnuovo's greatest popularity came via the small screen, as Renzo Tramaglino, key protagonist of the mini-series I promessi sposi (1967), a period piece set during the Spanish occupation of Lombardy in the 17th century and based on a best-selling novel by Alessandro Manzoni. Other appearances have included both American and Italian-produced westerns (The Reward (1965), The 5-Man Army (1969)) among notably cosmopolitan casts. By the early 70s, Castelnuovo acted primarily on stage, in serial television and was seen for several years in commercials for Olio Cuore, a corn oil company. His final fling on the international scene was a small role in [The English Patient (1996)] as an archaeologist, recalled in flashback scenes by the lead character Almásy. Castelnuovo retired in 2016. He was married to the actress Danila Trebbi.- Producer
Robin French was born on 20 November 1936 in London, England, UK. Robin was a producer, known for Prime Time (1977), I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) and Blue Collar (1978). Robin was married to Jessie Homer. Robin died on 6 September 2021 in Palm Desert, California, USA.- Music Department
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Sunil Perera was born on 14 September 1952 in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. He was an actor, known for Leader (2009), Sikuru Hathe (2007) and Wada Bari Tarzan Mathisabayata (2008). He died on 6 September 2021 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.- Ernst Walder was born on 17 November 1927 in Salzburg, Austria. He was an actor, known for Coronation Street (1960), The Fourth Arm (1983) and Castle Haven (1969). He died on 6 September 2021 in Austria.
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Donald, (Don), was born and raised in Chicago where he studied art and drama in city colleges. He worked at Playboy in the early 60's as an art director and later free-lanced at local ad agencies designing ad campaigns and designing print literature for various corporations such as Gillette and The Chicago Tribune. Don's early theater work included roles in productions such as Grease, Bell, Book & Candle, The Camino Real and Diary of Anne Frank. He relocated to Little Rock as a creative director and art director with ad agencies that specialized in consumer advertising. When Don moved to California in 1980, he continued his career in advertising and studied acting, landing roles in various film productions in Los Angeles. Don also drew story boards and assisted Universal Studios with various concepts and creative direction in a free lance capacity. He now resides in Memphis, Tennessee with his wife, Lydia. Don is active in the acting community there and has been in several films such as, "Cigarette Girl," "The Conversion," "Nothing But The Truth," and, "Walk The Line." His production company, DRM Productions, specializes in films, videos, photography and creative direction. Donald and Lydia have a daughter, Lea, who lives in Anchorage, AK and a son, Raymond, who resides in Frisco, TX.- Michael Newton was born on 16 September 1951 in Bakersfield, California, USA. He died on 6 September 2021 in Nashville, Indiana, USA.
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James F. Stoddard is a film producer, author, entrepreneur, and father of 10 children. James is the producer or executive producer of eight documentary feature films and the co-author of three groundbreaking historical books.
Books: Seer Stone v. Urim & Thummim: Book of Mormon Translation on Trial Faith Crisis 1: We Were NOT Betrayed! Faith Crisis 2: Behind Closed Doors-Leonard Arrington & the Progressive Rewriting of Mormon History.
Documentary Films: Nephites in Europe (Episodes 1 & 2, Quest for the Nephite Remnant) (2019) Hidden Bloodlines: The Grail & the Lost Tribes in the Lands of the North (2017) Unlocking the Mystery of the Two Prophets: Revelation 11 (2017) The Prophet Joseph: More than we know (2015) Statesmen & Symbols: Prelude to the Restoration (2014) For Our Day: Divinely Sanctioned Governments (2013) For Our Day: Covenant on the Land (2013) Creation and Evolution: A Witness of Prophets (2007)
James is the executive strategist for the Joseph Smith Foundation and has worked in private, public, religious, corporate and home education as well as engineering, videography, property development, and natural health. He has started and helps operate several family businesses and enjoys working with his kids. James spends any free moments working on Highland Estate, a planned family retreat and learning facility with perennial gardens and walking trails specializing in experimental farming techniques and four-season food production. James has worked as a release time Seminary teacher and as an instructor at the Provo Missionary Training Center (MTC). He is a direct descendant of Asael and Mary Duty Smith, the Prophet Joseph Smith's grandparents, and other notable Latter-day Saint Church history figures. His research supports the writings and teachings of ancient and latter-day prophets.- Katinka Hoffmann was born on 6 January 1939 in Breslau, Silesia, Germany. She was an actress, known for Melissa (1966), Sherlock Holmes (1967) and Fast ein Poet (1961). She was married to Johannes Grossmann. She died on 6 September 2021 in Bonn, Germany.
- Tomasz Knapik was born on 16 September 1943 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. He was an actor, known for Hel (2009), WILQ: Superbohater (2019) and Zdrady (2013). He died on 6 September 2021.
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Jack Seal was born on 11 November 1936 in Lorain, Ohio, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Expendable (2008), bAd (2007) and Four 1 Liberation Front (2008). He was married to Lucy Kihm. He died on 6 September 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Marília Costa was an actress, known for Fuenteovejuna (1975), D. Quixote (1967) and Dona Xepa (1967). She died on 6 September 2021 in Cascais, Portugal.
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Stan Moress was born on 26 April 1938 in Rochester, New York, USA. Stan was a producer, known for Proudheart (1993). Stan died on 6 September 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.- Director
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Wieslaw Hudon was born in 1943 in Sambor, Lvov Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Sambir, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine]. He was a director and writer, known for À chacun son Borinage - Images d'Henri Storck (1978). He died on 6 September 2021 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.- Woadie2live was an actor, known for Woadie2live: I Jig (2019), Woadie2live: Mission Failed (2019) and Woadie2live: Freddy Krueger (2019). He died on 6 September 2021 in Dallas, Texas, USA.
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Merrill Beckwith was born on 4 January 1981 in Fullerton, California, USA. She was an actress, known for A Bad Moms Christmas (2017), An Actor Prepares (2018) and Greenleaf (2016). She was married to Amy Jordan. She died on 6 September 2021 in Georgia, USA.- Adlai Stevenson III was born on 10 October 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was married to Nancy Anderson. He died on 6 September 2021 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- Veego Santana was born on 9 January 1998 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. She was an actress, known for Juany feat. Veego: No Trust (2016), Veego Santana: Chanel Babe (2019) and Veego Santana: Mask Up (2020). She died on 6 September 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
- Billy Apple was born on 31 December 1935 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was married to Mary Morrison and Jacki Blum. He died on 6 September 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Iván Vitányi was born on 3 July 1925 in Debrecen, Hungary. He is known for Hazánk (1985), Itt éltem... (1984) and Extázis 7-töl 10-ig (1969). He died on 6 September 2021 in Budapest, Hungary.- Mihály Gyurkovics was born on 29 January 1926 in Tótkomlós, Hungary. He was an actor, known for A csúnya lány (2000) and Galopp a Vérmezön (2006). He died on 6 September 2021.
- Adam Baumann was born on 27 March 1948 in Grudziadz, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland. He was an actor, known for Television Theater (1953), Pilkarski poker (1989) and Darmozjad polski (1998). He died on 6 September 2021 in Katowice, Slaskie, Poland.
- Bennie Pete was born on 10 June 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016), When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (2006) and One Note at a Time (2016). He was married to Lameka Segura. He died on 6 September 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.