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Born in Minden, Nebraska, the youngest of three sons. Grew up in Hays, Kansas and Richmond, Kentucky. Graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Colorado College in International Political Economics. Played basketball in college, setting the single season scoring record his senior year. Started his professional career in the theater in New York City. An original founding member of The New Group Theater Company. He splits his time between New York City and rural Pennslyvania. He is the proud father of two children from a previous marriage, Zebulon Jeremiah (b2003)and Zoe Chinook (2004). And a third child, Flynn Zachariah (2012) with his wife, Mandy Bruno.- Actor
- Music Department
- Composer
Born in Minden, Louisiana, on August 21, 1939, James Burton began playing guitar at the age of thirteen, and turned professional the following year. His first recorded track was the Dale Hawkins hit, "Susie Q", in 1957. His dynamic rockabilly style of playing brought him to the attention of television star-turned-singer Ricky Nelson, who hired Burton as his regular band member. Apart from this high profile exposure on all of Nelson's hit records, James Burton became one of the most in-demand Los Angeles session guitarists during the 1960s, playing on recordings by artists, ranging from Frank Sinatra to The Monkees, as well as regularly appearing on the popular music show, Shindig! (1964).
It was at the end of the decade that Elvis Presley, recently returned to live performing, was in the process of putting together a band for his Las Vegas shows. Elvis knew a remarkable talent when he heard one, and hired James Burton as lead guitarist of his band. This lasted until Presley's death in 1977, and James Burton can be seen appearing with Elvis in the movies, Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970), Elvis on Tour (1972) and the television satellite-broadcasted, Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii (1973).
James Burton has, since then, worked with many other artists, and is regarded, amongst guitar players, as a legendary figure whose skill and technique has always been balanced by his consummate restraint and good taste.- Actor
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Eckhard Preuß was born on 7 July 1961 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor and writer, known for Das Beste draus machen (2011), Bocksprünge (2014) and Marienhof (1992).- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Britta Thie was born in 1987 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is an actress and director, known for Powerbanks (2019), Translantics (2015) and The Superhost (2017).- Peter Hahne was born on 9 November 1952 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor, known for Der Bankraub (2015), Kennen Sie Deutschland? (2009) and Peter Hahne (2010).
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R&B singer/songwriter Percy Mayfield was born August 21, 1920 in Minden, Louisiana. His mother was a singer. Percy showed a real talent for poetry as a youth; this naturally led to him writing and singing his own songs. Mayfield started his musical career performing in Texas. He moved to Los Angeles, California in 1941 and lived with his sister before his career took off. In 1947 he recorded "Two Years of Torture" for the small Swing Time label; it sold well enough to persuade music producer Arthur Rupe to sign Percy to his Specialty Records label in 1950. Noted for his smooth vocal style and sharp and thoughtful lyrics, Mayfield had a #1 hit on the R&B charts with the mournful number "Please Send Me Someone To Love" that same year.
In 1952 Percy was seriously injured in an automobile accident which left him with a severe facial disfigurement that limited his ability to perform live. However, he soldiered on as a prolific songwriter. Among his most memorable compositions are "Lost Love," "What a Fool Was I," "Cry Baby," "Big Question," "Hide Nor Hair," "At The Club," and "Danger Zone." Percy hit paydirt with the extremely catchy and sassy "Hit The Road Jack", which became a massive smash for Ray Charles in 1961 (it peaked at #1 on the US Billboard pop charts for two weeks). Mayfield worked for the Chess label from 1955-56 and Imperial Records in 1957. He continued to pen minor R&B chart hits throughout the 1970s for RCA and Atlantic and performed live on a limited basis.
He died of a heart attack at age 63 at his home in Los Angeles, California on August 11, 1984.- Actor
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Daniel Littau was born on 12 April 1991 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor and writer, known for Phantompain (2018), Blindazh (2024) and Rapunzels Fluch 2 (2023).- Julia Nielsen was born in 1976 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is an actress, known for Campus (1998) and 37 ohne Zwiebeln (2006).
- Melina Sophie was born on 13 September 1995 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is an actress, known for Potato Salad (2015) and Unknown User (2015).
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Tam Spiva was born on 18 June 1932 in Minden, Louisiana, USA. Tam was a writer and producer, known for Gentle Ben (1967), The Brady Bunch (1969) and Off to See the Wizard (1967). Tam died on 30 April 2017.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Ulrike von Ribbeck was born in 1975 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is a director and writer, known for Am See (2001), Charlotte (2004) and Früher oder später (2007).- Producer
- Writer
- Actress
Maike Tatzig was born on 22 June 1973 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is a producer and writer, known for Schillerstraße (2004), Totale Impro (2005) and Proesstraat (2010). She is married to Marc Schubert.- Producer
- Actor
- Writer
Veith von Fürstenberg was born in 1947 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is a producer and actor, known for Tristan and Isolde (1981), Smaragd (1984) and Tatort (1970).- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Lutz Hachmeister was born on 10 September 1959 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is a director and writer, known for Schleyer - Eine deutsche Geschichte (2003), The Real American: Joe McCarthy (2011) and Ich, Reich-Ranicki (2006).- Art Department
- Production Designer
- Set Decorator
Dorothee von Bodelschwingh was born in 1974 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Dorothee is a production designer and set decorator, known for The Reader (2008), Weg! (2002) and Summer Palace (2006).- Mascha Gohlke was born in 1976 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is an actress, known for Germanija (2002), The Old Fox (1977) and Sinan Toprak ist der Unbestechliche (2001).
- Stefanie Anhalt was born on 14 March 1968 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is an actress, known for Tatort (1970) and Landesschau (1957).
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Sonja von Behrens was born in 1966 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Sonja is a director and writer, known for Terra X History (2023), Das Erbe der Nazis (2015) and History (2000).- Production Manager
- Location Management
Vanessa Eggers was born on 10 July 1974 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is a production manager, known for Nachtschicht (2003), Kreuzfahrt ins Glück (2007) and Das Traumschiff (1981).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Dennis Schigiol was born on 25 November 1984 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor, known for Heartbeat (2010), Mila (2015) and Morden im Norden (2012).- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Costume Designer
Torsten Schütte was born on 24 August 1967 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Torsten is a costume designer, known for Tatort (1970), Auf Herz und Nieren (2012) and Berlin Nights (2005).- Camera and Electrical Department
- Writer
- Producer
Harry Lewis was born on 30 July 1890 in Minden, Nebraska, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Incident (1948), Henry, the Rainmaker (1949) and The Rebel Set (1959). He died on 4 January 1963 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Dave Williams was born on 10 March 1954 in Minden, Louisiana, USA.
- Lothar Probst was born in 1952 in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
- Otto Miller was born on 1 June 1889 in Minden, Nebraska, USA. He died on 29 March 1962 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.