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- Japanese character actor equally adept at comic or seriously unsavory roles. Chiaki graduated from the University of Chuo with degrees in economics and commerce, but almost immediately found that his interest lay more with the theatre. In 1937, he began to study with the Shin-Tsukiji Gekidan ("The New Tsukiji Theatre Troupe"). During the Second World War, he served as director of the Bara-Za theatre company. Director Akira Kurosawa saw Chiaki in a stage production of the play "Dataii" (from which Kurosawa would later adapt for: The Quiet Duel (1949) ) and advised him to enter films. Chiaki became a favorite of the great director, who cast him in Stray Dog (1949) and nearly a dozen other films. Chiaki was notable as the good-natured Heihachi in Seven Samurai (1954) and as the comic deserter Tahei in _Kakushi toride no san akunin (1958)_. In 1975, Chiaki suffered a stroke. He recovered and in 1985 won Japan Academy Award for Best Actor in Hana ichimonme (1985). The last survivor of Kurosawa's Seven Samurai title players, Chiaki died of coronary and pulmonary failure in 1999.
- Walter Payton, nicknamed "Sweetness, " is 2nd on the NFL's All time rushing list. His playing career lasted from 1975 to 1987. In those years, he amassed 16,026 rushing yards. He made a few appearances on television (as a guest star), but he was known as a profoundly personal man.
- Vic Vallaros's professional experience spanned 40 years in varied areas of the performing arts. Originally a dancer, Vic studied at the Metropolitan Opera School of Ballet in New York. Vic developed his craft as an actor appearing in 14 seasons of summer stock, 4 Broadway companies, 13 companies of "West Side Story", 3 national companies, and numerous other theatre groups. He performed, choreographed and instructed in all aspects of dance. Directing followed choreography. Vic segued from dance to acting. He worked with a number of acting teachers but the ones who had the most influence were John Cassavettes, Wyn Handman, Michael Gazzo and Cory Allen. Vic's producing background included owning his own company in New York, which concerned itself with bringing Off Broadway to the college and university circuit. Vic augmented this with the unique experience of being a managerial consultant to Groucho Marx. Vic's teaching background spanned 12 years with work done privately at various professional schools and two universities; East Carolina Teachers College and University of Nevada. Vic enjoyed an extensive repertoire. While in New York Vic landed a recurring role in the day time drama "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing". In Los Angeles he appeared in over seventy television shows and garnered motion picture roles. Vic also branched off to stand-up comedy throughout clubs nationwide. Vic's milieu however was the "stage" That is where he came from and what he most valued. His dedication was to the ultimate complete theatre experience-a place where all the elements of dramatic art can be developed into living, breathing productions-the physical manifestation of theatrical philosophy. Vic had an unwavering commitment to all his ventures and endeavors and most of all to his craft and to live theatre. During his last years, in his retirement, Vic would not ever be without an artistic outlet, he ventured into radio broadcasting where he created and produced a one hour weekly music/variety radio show called "The Latin Experience" in this show Vic exposed all aspects of Latin music from the early New York Latin big band to the current Latin music, specifically focusing on the roots of Latin music, from Latin jazz to Latin rock and based his show on the "crossover" of Latin music and how it impacted our music industry. Vic interviewed legends from Tito Puento, Celia Cruz, to local musicians whom have impacted Latin music in general. The show also included Latin artists, actors and various performers. His last endeavor proved his unwavering commitment to the performing arts and all artists.
- Actor
- Director
- Soundtrack
Jean Coutu was born on 31 March 1925 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He was an actor and director, known for Après 5 ans (1974), Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine (1962) and Richesse à sauver (1975). He died on 1 November 1999 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.- Franca Scagnetti was born on 17 May 1924 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. She was an actress, known for Suspiria (1977), Transport (1983) and The Scopone Game (1972). She died on 1 November 1999 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
- Director
- Editor
- Producer
Byron Meyers was born on 7 July 1940 in Ohio, USA. He was a director and editor, known for Sword of Heaven (1985), Jungle Warriors (1984) and Alcohol: The Choice (1974). He died on 1 November 1999 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Héctor Pellegrini was born on 6 August 1931 in Quiroga, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was an actor, known for Trampa para un soñador (1980), Llévame contigo (1982) and Pajarito Gómez (1965). He died on 1 November 1999 in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Ted Hall was born on 20 October 1925 in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York, USA. He was married to Joan Hall. He died on 1 November 1999 in Cambridge, England, UK.
- Writer
- Actress
Regina Braga was born on 13 November 1941 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She was a writer and actress, known for Pacto de Sangue (1989), Selva de Pedra (1986) and Família Brasil (1993). She died on 1 November 1999 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.- Director
György Pethes was born on 23 November 1934 in Budapest, Hungary. He was a director, known for Menyegzö (1963), A pénztárca (1964) and A Sinecor ügy (1964). He was married to Ilona Agárdy. He died on 1 November 1999.- Actor
- Music Department
Vladimir Sitanov was born on 25 January 1950 in Shubino, Ivanovskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR. He was an actor, known for The Doctor's Pupil (1984) and Torpedo Bombers (1983). He died on 1 November 1999 in Russia.