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Popular German television star from the 1960's to the 1980's, with long-standing experience in radio and on the stage. Lange trained at an acting school in Hannover between 1946 and 1948, subsequently making his stage debut at the Junges Theater in Munich, followed by an open-air Karl May revival in Stuttgart. He was active on Radio Bremen in the 1950's, as both director and narrator. Tall and muscular, with a distinct speaking voice, Lange achieved lasting fame for his title role in the 4-part miniseries 'The Deerslayer' (1969), based on James Fenimore Cooper, which stood out at the time for excellent production values. He appeared in films and on television in adaptations of Edgar Wallace, and starred in Francis Durbridge's detective thriller 'The Scarf' (Das Halstuch (1962)) as Edward Collins. From 1971 to 1981, he compered the popular quiz show 'Kennen Sie Kino?' ('Do you know the cinema?'). He was also a noted voice-over artist, dubbing for such English-speaking stars as Charlton Heston, Donald Sutherland and Paul Newman. Hellmuth Lange died after a lengthy illness in Berlin on January 13 2011.- Alex Kirst was born in 1963 in Canada. He was an actor, known for Bad Influence (1990). He died on 13 January 2011 in Cathedral City, California, USA.
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William Preston Wood II was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His father was a prominent Philadelphia banker. Wood's parents divorced shortly after his birth. His mother, a vaudeville and silent film performer, took him and moved to St. Petersburg, Florida. There he completed high school and a stint at the local community college, followed by admission to the University of Florida.
In college, Wood found his passion for writing as he crafted commercial scripts and public service announcements for the university radio station, WRUF. Just a semester short of completion of requirements for an undergraduate degree in English literature, World War II interrupted his (and many, many others') academic plans for three years. He joined the United States Army Air Force as a cryptographer. He was stationed in the Solomon Islands in the Pacific where he served until war's end.
After his discharge, Wood completed his course of study and received his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in the summer of 1946.
He sought his fortune in New York. He arrived in Gotham armed with his GI benefits, a few introductions to show business notables supplied by his actress mother, and dreams of a postwar world that his generation would create.
In one of his first professional efforts, he rewrote a musical comedy for show business legend J.J. Shubert. He also wrote comedy for the Kraft Music Hall and for radio personalities such as Goodman Ace, Robert Q. Lewis and Paul Winchell.
One dream had already become the reality of a new communications medium- television. In TV's early days, commercial sponsors controlled the
Back in those early days, television directing was a craft to be learned and invented simultaneously. Wood worked with his mentor and fellow trailblazer Frank Telford. Between 1948 and 1950, Wood directed: The Bigelow Show, a variety show featuring Winchell and friends; Holiday Hotel, showcasing the varied talents of the irrepressible Oscar Levant; and We, The People, a current events and history program presciently adopting a magazine format. A viewer of We, The People could watch segments featuring anyone from Cole Porter to Mickey Mantle, or even (then) President Truman.
Meanwhile, in September 1949 he met Brooklynite model Eleanor Auby at a bar on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Love at first sight turned into marriage in July 1950, and then into family beginning in 1951 with the birth of William Preston III. Two years later, second son Mark was born. Eleanor and Preston remained together until her death in 2008.
Wood moved out of live television directing at the beginning of the 1950's, concentrating on the nitty-gritty work of a Madison Avenue advertising man. It was only at this time, after years of work in the medium, that he finally bought his first television set in December 1953. In those days, there was little occasion to buy a TV. Everything was live.
The family moved to the Connecticut suburbs. In 1958, his boss at Y & R, David Levy, persuaded Wood to join him on a new team being put together at NBC to develop new programs. At NBC, Wood was involved in the creation of Klondike, an hour dramatic series set during the Yukon Gold Rush, and Portofino, an adventure series starring Bobby Van.
In 1961, the Woods moved to Los Angeles as Preston assumed the duties of story editor for the second season of the western series Outlaws.
The following year he took the plunge into freelance script writing, changing his life forever. It was this decision that yielded the extensive filmography accumulated over two decades of steady script work.
The output is diverse, startlingly so. There were contemporary dramas - Mr. Novak, Slattery's People, the latter one of his favorite shows, although it had but a brief run. There was comedy -- The Addams Family, the creation of his NBC/Y & R boss David Levy. One episode featured a sidesplitting turn for Uncle Fester, played by Jackie Coogan, who would always remember it as one of his favorite efforts. Wood's work for shows such as Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Big Valley, and The Virginian earned him a lifetime membership in the Western Writers of America. A 1968 episode of Gunsmoke garnered guest star Jack Albertson an Emmy award for his portrayal of the title character in "Danny".
In late 1966, Wood was recruited by Jack Webb to write for a revival of his popular 1950's television program Dragnet. His first script for Dragnet 1967 aired in January 1967, and he would freelance for the show throughout its run. Wood went on to write for the similarly popular Webb spinoff, Adam-12.
To gain insight into the life of police officers, Wood even joined the Los Angeles Police Department Reserve, serving as a sworn patrol officer. When not reading criminal suspects their rights, he worked crowd control for parades and would have to bark orders to the same TV stars he wrote for!
He was always especially proud of his extensive work on another Jack Webb series, Emergency!, starting with the first season in 1972. His 25 stories for this show inspired local communities everywhere to develop paramedic programs. Emergency! saved lives.
The 1970's also saw work on Grizzly Adams, The Smith Family, Little House on the Prairie, and Hawaii 5-0. Working with his son William (Bill), he wrote for Kaz and Quincy. A brief biography can only furnish a partial list of his freelance writing. His last script was for the short-lived Jessica Novak in the early 1980's.
In retirement, Wood remained active with the Writers Guild. He also focused on novel writing. He published Weatherbee's Gold in 2010. He died January 13, 2011.
Wood's career provides a core sample of American popular culture in the second half of the twentieth century.- Special Effects
Al Di Sarro was born on 14 December 1951 in Rhode Island, USA. He is known for The Sum of All Fears (2002), Die Hard (1988) and Predator (1987). He died on 13 January 2011 in Agua Dulce, California, USA.- Actor
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Prabhakar Panshikar, a celebrated Marathi stage actor, left an indelible mark on the world of theater. Born in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, he hailed from the Karhade Brahmin community. His lineage included Sanskrit scholars, with his grandfather translating the authoritative Ayurvedic manual, Nighantu Ratnakar, into Marathi.
From a young age, Prabhakar was captivated by acting and the world of theater. During his school days, he not only watched famous plays but also actively participated in Ganesha Festival performances in Girgaon, Mumbai. His love for drama led him away from his family during his early teens.
In 1955, at the age of 25, Prabhakar embarked on his professional journey in Marathi theater with the play Ranicha Baag. Under the guidance of veteran Marathi drama director M. G. Rangnekar, he honed his skills and acted in plays like Kulwadhu, Bhumikanya Sita, Vahini, and Khadashtak. However, it was Rangnekar who offered him the breakthrough role in the play To Mi Navhech (translated as "I Am Not Him"). Prabhakar portrayed the character of Lakhoba Lokhande, which became immortal in Marathi theater history. To Mi Navhech gained immense popularity and was even translated into other Indian languages, including Gujarati and Kannada.
Prabhakar Panshikar founded Natyasampada, a Marathi drama production organization. Through this platform, he nurtured local artists and launched them in cities like Pune, Mumbai, Kolhapur, and Nagpur. Over his illustrious career, Prabhakar performed in more than 8,000 stage shows spanning 53 years. His commitment to the stage was unwavering, and he became a beacon for aspiring actors and theater enthusiasts.
Prabhakar hailed from the Panshi village in Pernem Taluka, Goa. His family roots were deeply connected to this region. His passion for theater and dedication to the craft left an indelible mark on Marathi cultural heritage. Prabhakar Panshikar's portrayal of Lakhoba Lokhande and his unwavering commitment to the stage continue to inspire generations of artists and theater enthusiasts. His legacy lives on as a beacon of creativity and excellence in Marathi theater .- Additional Crew
Ellen Stewart was born on 7 November 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She is known for Camera Three (1955), The Presence of Joseph Chaikin (2011) and Mama's Pushcart: Ellen Stewart and 25 Years of La MaMa E.T.C. (1988). She died on 13 January 2011 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.- Tuviah Friedman was born on 23 January 1922 in Radom, Mazowieckie, Poland. He was married to Anna Gutman. He died on 13 January 2011 in Haifa, Israel.
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Abe Blashko was born in 1920 in Seattle, Washington, USA. Abe is known for Are You Positive? (1957). Abe died on 13 January 2011 in New York, New York, USA.- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Edgar Vos was born on 5 July 1931 in Makassar, Celebes, Dutch East Indies. He is known for Martha (1974) and Oorlogsverhalen-Internering (2017). He died on 13 January 2011 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.- Actor
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Walter Thielsch was born in 1950 in Hamburg, Germany. He was an actor and writer, known for Haus Vaterland (1983), Demokratie des Könnens (1984) and Palais Schaumburg: Hockey (1983). He died on 13 January 2011 in Hamburg, Germany.- Writer
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Dan Filie was born on 28 January 1954 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Spartacus (2010), Frankenhood (2009) and Headliners & Legends with Matt Lauer (1998). He died on 13 January 2011 in Studio City, California, USA.- Cecil Fisk was born on 3 March 1913 in Charlestown, New Hampshire, USA. He was married to Leona Fisk. He died on 13 January 2011 in Springfield, Vermont, USA.
- Govind Dinkar Joshi was an editor, known for Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977), Bagdad Gajadonga (1968) and Jayasimha (1955). He was married to Sudha Govind Joshi. He died on 13 January 2011 in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
- Aleksandr Popkov was born in 1976 in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. He was an actor, known for Belye odezhdy (1991), Zveroboy (2009) and Kamenskaya: Muzhskie igry (2002). He died on 13 January 2011 in New Delhi, India.
- Albert Heijn was born on 25 January 1927 in Zaandam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. He died on 13 January 2011 in Hereford, Herefordshire, England, UK.
- Trevor Dexheimer was an American actor who made his acting debut in Walk the Line--a movie featuring the life of Johnny Cash. While visiting his dad (Gordon Dexheimer) on the set of Walk the Line, Trevor was spotted by a casting director and cast as an actor in the film the very same day! Trevor appeared in several concert scenes filmed in and around Memphis, TN, for this blockbuster hit, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Academy Award Winner Reese Witherspoon.
- José Luis Aramburu Topete was born on 23 July 1918 in Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain. He died on 13 January 2011 in Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain.