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- Frank Braña was born on 24 February 1934 in Pola de Allande, Asturias, Spain. He was an actor, known for Pieces (1982), Slugs (1988) and Where Time Began (1977). He died on 13 February 2012 in Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Russell Arms played Chester Finley opposite Doris Day in "By the Light of the Silvery Moon" (Warner Bros. 1953). Chester, a nerd in love with Marjorie Winfield, Day's character, was Marjorie's piano teacher, a rival to Bill Sherman, played by Gordon MacRae. Arms, in 1953, was not yet a featured player on NBC-TV's "Your Hit Parade." He became one of the program's four regular singers in 1954.- Actor
- Music Department
- Producer
On this day in 1952, actor Humayun Faridi was conceived. The jewel of an actor left his impact in every acting genre in Bangladesh, from theater to commercial Bangla films.
Over the course of a four-decade career, Faridi rose to an elite level. His distinctive acting technique is still referenced in jokes, tribute videos, and social media posts.
In a newspaper article, Faridi's close friend and fellow director Shaer Khan affectionately referred to the actor as "Pagla" and "Genius." Shaer penned: "Humayun Faridi is one of a rare breed of actors. Similar to how Hollywood is still looking for the next Gregory Peck, we will have to wait 100 years for the next Faridi." Humayun Faridi was referred to as the "Gregory Peck of Bangladesh" by Shaer. His eulogy wouldn't be an exaggeration, given Faridi is widely recognized as one of Bangladesh's all-time best actors.
In Bangla movies, Faridi has played a range of parts, some of which were adversarial. But despite playing a villain, he still stole the show. His portrayal of "Kan kata Ramjan" has become legendary in our nation's TV history. One of his best performances, albeit slightly less well known, was as the chauvinist and abusive manager Mr. Hawladar in the cult classic movie Palabi Kothay. The movie seems more timely in the MeToo era, and it was undoubtedly ahead of its time.- Director
- Actor
- Producer
Jim O'Brien was born on 15 February 1947 in Dundee, Scotland, UK. He was a director and actor, known for The Jewel in the Crown (1984), The Dressmaker (1988) and Rebecca (1997). He was married to Christine Hauch. He died on 13 February 2012 in Southall, London, England, UK.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Sophie Desmarets was born on 7 April 1922 in Paris, France. She was an actress, known for Le capitan (1946), 120, rue de la Gare (1946) and Si Paris nous était conté (1956). She was married to Jean de Baroncelli and René Froissant. She died on 13 February 2012 in Paris, France.- Soundtrack
One of the Earliest backers of Hip-Hop, and one of the first to play Hip-Hop music on the air in 1979 (Sugar Hill Gang;s "Rappers Delight" on WKTU
Grew up in lower Manhattan (Alphabet City) Attended Valley Forge Military Academy Wayne PA Attended Columbia University BYC On Air Radio Personality for air show titled Alma Latina WKCR-89 FM 1971-? ( Columbia University) On Air Radio Personality WBLS -107.5 FM New York City 1977-78 On Air Radio Personality WGCI-107.5 FM Chicago (Gannet Co Inc) 1978-79 On Air Personality and then Program Director WKTU-92.3 FM 1979-1983? Host TV show New York Hit Tracks-WABC-TV- 1983-1986
Buried in St. Raymonds Cemetary Bronx NY- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Shahryar was born on 19 June 1936 in Aonla, United Provinces, British India [now Aonla, Uttar Pradesh, India]. Shahryar is known for Umrao Jaan (1981), Faasle (1985) and The Namesake (2006). Shahryar died on 13 February 2012 in Aligargh, Uttar Pradesh, India.- Freddie Solomon was born on 11 January 1953 in Sumter, South Carolina, USA. He was married to Dee. He died on 13 February 2012 in Tampa, Florida, USA.
- Chieko Misaki was born on 20 February 1921 in Tokyo, Japan. She was an actress, known for Tora-san's Tropical Fever (1980), Tora-san's Dream of Spring (1979) and Tora-san's Forbidden Love (1984). She died on 13 February 2012 in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan.
- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Jean-Pierre Spiero was born on 4 August 1937 in Düsseldorf, Germany. He was a director and assistant director, known for Un temps pour tout (1982), Music-Hall à Provins (1968) and Tilt (1966). He died on 13 February 2012 in France.- Viktor Zhukov was born on 15 December 1953. He was an actor, known for Velikie golodrantsy (1973), Tayozhnyy moryak (1983) and Eto bylo v razvedke (1969). He died on 13 February 2012.
- Lucila Balzaretti was born on 21 August 1920 in Zürich, Switzerland. She was an actress, known for Bandera rota (1979), Mujeres salvajes (1984) and Amaneció de golpe (1998). She was married to Ignacio Retes. She died on 13 February 2012 in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
- Valmere Barman was born on 14 December 1922 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress, known for The Little Witch (1945) and Boogie Woogie (1945). She died on 13 February 2012 in Lake Forest, California, USA.
- Producer
- Actor
- Script and Continuity Department
Wolfgang Längsfeld was born on 13 March 1937 in Germany. He was a producer and actor, known for The Noah's Ark Principle (1984), Fasnacht (1985) and The Record (1984). He died on 13 February 2012 in Irschenberg, Bavaria, Germany.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Actor
Jirí Miketuk was born on 16 December 1924. He was an assistant director and actor, known for The End of Agent W4C (1967), Advent (1957) and Zacít znova (1964). He died on 13 February 2012.- Lillian Bassman was born on 15 May 1917 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She was married to Paul Himmel. She died on 13 February 2012 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- Alexandros Shinas was born in 1924 in Athens, Greece. He died on 13 February 2012 in Essen, Germany.
- Louise Cochrane was born on 22 December 1918 in New York City, New York, USA. She was a writer, known for Rag Tag and Bobtail (1953) and Two of Everything (1955). She was married to Peter Cochrane. She died on 13 February 2012 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.