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Vanity was a glamorous Canadian model and lead singer of the all-girl group "Vanity 6." She specialized in playing sultry female characters often in trouble with the law.
Vanity was born Denise Katherine Matthews in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Helga Senyk and James Levia Matthews. She was of African and German descent. Vanity first appeared on screen in the biographical tale of writer Jack London titled Klondike Fever (1979), before venturing into more gritty territory such as the slasher film Terror Train (1980), the very odd chick flick Tanya's Island (1980), a B-grade martial arts film entitled The Last Dragon (1985) and the totally weird Never Too Young to Die (1986).
However, her best two performances were as the naive stripper assisting blackmail victim Roy Scheider in the under-rated thriller 52 Pick-Up (1986) and as a seductive, smart-talking nightclub singer teaming up with cop Carl Weathers to defeat murderous car tycoon Craig T. Nelson in the violent Action Jackson (1988).
Unfortunately, the remainder of Vanity's film work was of the "straight-to-video" variety and she only scored minor roles in several low-budget thrillers such as Neon City (1991) and Da Vinci's War (1993). In late 1995, Vanity turned her back on Hollywood and the entertainment industry, and dedicated her life to the Christian faith.
Vanity, who suffered from sclerosis encapsulating peritonitis, died on February 15, 2016 in Fremont, California.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Julie Gregg was born on 24 January 1937 in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for The Godfather (1972), The Godfather Saga (1977) and Man of La Mancha (1972). She died on 7 November 2016 in Van Nuys, California, USA.- Actor
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- Director
President of the Dramatic Club at Cornell University, Franchot Tone gave up the family business for acting, making his Broadway debut in "The Age of Innocence".
Tone then went into movies for MGM, making his film debut (at Paramount Pictures) in The Wiser Sex (1932). With his theatrical background, Tone became one of the most talented movie actors in Hollywood.- Charles is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He also took drama classes at Los Angeles City College and is a graduate of Cal. State at LA, receiving his BA in theatre arts. Aside from his many film and tv credits he is especially proud of his body of work in the LA theatre. He was a member of the company of angels for 25 years. He is a recipient of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award for best performance by an actor for his role in The Caretaker and a dramalogue award for best performance by an actor.
- He made guest appearances on TV series like Bonanza, Perry Mason, Maverick, The Andy Griffith Show, Wagon Train, The Twilight Zone (the 1963 episode "Death Ship"), Ben Casey, The Outer Limits, The Munsters, The Time Tunnel, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., Honey West, Mission: Impossible, Hawaii Five-O, The FBI, The Odd Couple, Kung Fu, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Rockford Files, Barnaby Jones, Dallas, and Lou Grant.
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- Additional Crew
- Producer
John Gabriel was born on 25 May 1931 in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Ryan's Hope (1975), El Dorado (1966) and The Hunters (1958). He was married to Sandy Gabriel. He died on 11 June 2021 in New York City, New York, USA.- Actress
- Script and Continuity Department
- Additional Crew
Rachael Lillis was born on 8 July 1978 in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Pokémon (1997), Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998) and Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King (2012).- Actor
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Among Christians biggest projects is horror film Clown, produced by Eli Roth filmed at the age of 8. Christian also co-starred in Cut Bank,with the opportunity to work along side Liam Hemsworth, Teresa Palmer,John Malkovich and Bruce Dern. This experience was amazing for a young actor to work with such a wonderful cast. Christian also guest starred on The Strain, Murdoch Mysteries (won a Young artist award for this role) and Satisfaction. Christian is working on PBS live action hit show Odd Squad as Agent Owen head of security, and had completed a pilot for Disney.
Christian also enjoys voice over acting with roles as Arty for Creative Galaxy with Co Stars Jason Priestly, Brooke Shields and more, Christian Alex on the Nick Jr hit show Paw Patrol & PBS Kids Richard on Peg plus Cat and DW on Arthur.
Christian always brings a smile to everyone around him. He is very comfortable in a filming environment, and enjoys being on set. Christian likes to be challenged and is very capable of following complex direction.
When he isn't on set, he remains active on a basketball team, riding his bike, playing baseball, ,swimming and hanging out with his pals, Christian is also working on his soon to be released record with 3 singles already released Boomerang (An anti-bullying message song), Driving with the top down and Pre-teen Baller.
Christian is quickly becoming an actor to watch for filling his resume with diverse and complex roles along with being recognized by the Industry with 19 wins and or nomination awards.- Stunts
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Pat E. Johnson was born on 31 December 1939 in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid Part III (1989) and Enter the Dragon (1973). He was married to Sue Berkland-Felix. He died on 5 November 2023 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Luke Hutchie, born Luke Hutchinson, is a Canadian actor, singer, writer and producer. Hutchie began taking acting classes in his mid teens before going on to land several commercial roles, including Air Canada's "Our Home" campaign, which was voiced by Ryan Reynolds. Luke was also featured in HBO's Me @ The Zoo, a detailed documentary on viral sensation Chris Crocker (now Cara Cunningham).- Kerry Adkisson was born on February 3, 1960, to Jack and Doris Adkisson. Jack was a wrestler, so most of Jack's children followed in his footsteps (one child, Jack Adkisson, Jr., tragically died in 1959 from electrocution). Kerry was a standout discus thrower at University of Houston, and actually held the SWC discus record; coincidentally, Kerry's father Jack was the previous record holder). Kerry began wrestling around 1980, and his biggest achievement was pinning Ric Flair for the NWA world heavyweight title on May 6, 1984, at Texas Stadium at the inaugural David Von Erich Memorial Parade Of Champions, a wrestling super-card in memory of Kerry's brother David who died in Japan during a wrestling tour in January of that year; Flair would regain the title 18 days later in Yokohama, Japan. Kerry was poised to be a superstar for years to come, but a serious motorcycle accident in 1986 would change his life forever. His injuries from the accident were so severe that a foot had to be amputated, and he wrestled with a prosthetic foot for the rest of his career. As a result of these injuries, he became addicted to painkillers, and in 1991 he was arrested for forging prescriptions; this resulted in him being fired from the WWF. He was given probation, but a little over a year later, he violated his probation by being caught in possession of unauthorized prescription drugs. Recently divorced and despondent over an impending prison sentence. Kerry Adkisson took his own life on February 18th, 1993, at the family ranch. He was preceded in death by his four brothers: Jack (1952-1959), David Von Erich (1958-1984), Mike Von Erich (1964-1987) and Chris Von Erich (1969-1991).
- Daneen Boone was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. She is known for Can't Hardly Wait (1998), Justine: A Private Affair (1995) and Justine: In the Heat of Passion (1996).
- Actor
- Stunts
- Writer
Brian Stapf was born in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for House of Cards (2013), The Walking Dead (2010) and Stargirl (2020).- Taylor Firth is one of the top 20 women's figure skaters in the United States. She grew up in Grand Island, New York and began skating at the age of 7 when she got bored of watching her elder sisters skate. Since she began competing in 2003 she has placed in the top 10 over 14 times. In 2009 she was chosen to star in the remake of _Ice Castles (1978)_. Her sister, Chelsea is also a competitive skater.
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- Production Designer
Mark Bridges was born in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. He is known for The Artist (2011), Phantom Thread (2017) and Inherent Vice (2014).- Writer
- Director
- Additional Crew
Jonathan Sobol was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. He is known for The Art of the Steal (2013), A Beginner's Guide to Endings (2010) and The Baker (2022).- Actor
- Producer
- Composer
Joel Thomas Zimmerman (born January 5, 1981), known professionally as Deadmau5 (stylized as deadmau5; pronounced "dead mouse"), is a Canadian electronic music producer, DJ, and musician. Zimmerman produces a variety of styles within the progressive house genre and sometimes other forms of electronic music. His works have been included in numerous compilation albums, such as Tiësto's In Search of Sunrise 6: Ibiza, and his tracks have also been included and presented on Armin van Buuren's A State of Trance radio show.
Zimmerman has received six Grammy Award nominations for his work. He has worked with other DJs and producers, such as Kaskade, MC Flipside, Rob Swire and Wolfgang Gartner. He has also collaborated with Steve Duda under the group name BSOD (Better Sounding On Drugs), and was part of the group named WTF? with Duda, Tommy Lee, and DJ Aero. In 2007, he founded his own record label, Mau5trap. Deadmau5 is one of the highest paid electronic music producers in the world, and is a masked music artist similar to Marshmello and Daft Punk.
In 2000, an early 12" single produced on vinyl titled "I Don't Want No Other" was released by Joel Zimmerman and Derek Caesar under the group name Dred and Karma. A 2006 compilation album titled Deadmau5 Circa 1998-2002 was self-released under the alias Halcyon441. His debut studio album, Get Scraped was released in 2005, with follow-up Vexillology in 2006. His breakthrough, Random Album Title, was released in 2008 and was certified gold in Canada, and silver the United Kingdom. The album includes seminal release "Faxing Berlin", "Not Exactly", and moderate chart hit "I Remember" (with Kaskade). In 2009, his fourth studio album For Lack of a Better Name was released to critical acclaim, featuring Rob Swire collaboration "Ghosts 'n' Stuff", "Hi Friend", and the critically acclaimed "Strobe". His fifth studio album, 4×4=12, released in late 2010, supported by singles "Some Chords", "Animal Rights", "Sofi Needs a Ladder", and "Raise Your Weapon".
In 2012, Zimmerman released singles "The Veldt" and "Professional Griefers" (featuring Gerard Way) to commercial success. These singles were featured on his sixth studio album, Album Title Goes Here. Following departure from long-time label Ultra Records, Zimmerman released his seventh studio album, While(1-2) through Astralwerks and Virgin EMI in 2014. The album's release was supported by its four singles; "Avaritia", "Seeya", "Infra Turbo Pigcart Racer", and "Phantoms Can't Hang". After a brief hiatus, Zimmerman's eighth studio album, W:/2016Album/ was released in late 2016, with singles "Snowcone" and "Let Go".- Music Department
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Tommy Tedesco was born on 3 July 1930 in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Gloria (1980), Willie & Phil (1980) and Sanctuary (1961). He was married to Carmie Tedesco. He died on 10 November 1997 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Rashad Anton Evans is an American mixed martial artist. Evans started his professional career in 2003, he was the Heavyweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter 2 and is also a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, and a 2019 inductee of the UFC Hall of Fame. In 29 fights in MMA he won twenty, lost eight and one draw.
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- Additional Crew
Matt Fleckenstein was born on 29 October 1978 in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Victorious (2010), WordGirl (2007) and iCarly (2007).- David Knight was born on 16 January 1928 in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for On Such a Night (1956), A Story of David: The Hunted (1960) and Missiles from Hell (1958). He was married to Wendy McClure. He died on 20 December 2020.
- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Nino Tempo was born on 6 January 1935 in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Johnny Trouble (1957), The Idolmaker (1980) and Kiss My Grits (1982).- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Additional Crew
- Location Management
Scooby Vincent was born on 20 June 1968 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. She is an assistant director, known for The Grey (2011), Power Rangers (2017) and Tomorrowland (2015).- Actress
- Soundtrack
April Stevens was born on 29 April 1929 in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Passengers (2016), The Little Death (2014) and The Big Tip Off (1955). She died on 17 April 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Stan Klimecko was born in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Mercy (2016), Pandora's Box (2002) and Cutman.- Stunts
- Special Effects
- Additional Crew
John Sampson was born on 24 September 1958 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. He is known for Paycheck (2003), The A-Team (2010) and Southpaw (2015). He was previously married to Teri Lee.- After graduating from Western Carolina University with a BFA in Theatre, Dean switched gears and played professional football for the Indianapolis Colts where he earned two consecutive all-pro titles and became the leading scorer in Colts history. While playing football, Dean continued studying, this time in New York at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute. When asked to perform at the distinguished Indiana Repertory Theatre, Dean played the role of the son in Pirandello's Six Characters in Search of an Author, and Mark Anthony in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Television and film credits include The West Wing and Jerry Maguire as well as a number of independent features. Dean lives in Charlotte, NC.
- Actor
- Casting Department
- Casting Director
Sean Kaufmann was born on 17 October 1981 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor and casting director, known for Lingerie (2009), Drive-Through: The Story Movie (2014) and Extended Stay (2009).- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Additional Crew
Lidia Stante was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Her passion for filmmaking has allowed her to work on feature films and television movies all over Canada. Her dedicated and steady leadership has ensured years of successful productions. She is known for Rumble in the Bronx (1995), and most recently, Can I Get A Witness (2023).- Destiny Loren was born on 27 October 2006 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. She is an actress, known for The Ritual Killer (2023).
- Maria Dimou was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. She is known for The 4400 (2004), Smallville (2001) and A Little Thing Called Murder (2006).
- Art Department
- Set Decorator
- Additional Crew
Neil Floyd was born on 16 June 1981 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Neil is a set decorator, known for A Quiet Place: Day One (2024), Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023) and The Expendables 4 (2023).- Brad Sihvon was born on 29 January 1971 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor, known for Halloween: Resurrection (2002), White Noise (2005) and The Snow Walker (2003). He died on 7 April 2010 in Toronto, Canada.
- Joe Dorgan was born on 3 July 1975 in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for WWE Smackdown! (1999), WWE A.M. Raw (2005) and WWE Sunday Night Heat (1998).
- Ken was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada on September 4, 1950. He graduated from the Cerified General Accountants Association in 1977 and was a professional accountant, rising to the level of President and CEO of a multi-national corporation. In 1990 he was asked to host a television show on Global TV in Canada featuring entrepreneurs. From there he went on to host numerous other television shows, eventually moving into acting and voice-over work. He has homes in Toronto and Mexico and travels between them on a regular basis.
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- Producer
- Art Department
Jon Klassen was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. He is known for City of Ember (2008), Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) and Coraline (2009).- Derek Sanderson was born on 16 June 1946 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for A Knife for the Ladies (1974), 1972 Stanley Cup Finals (1972) and Winter Comes Early (1971).
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Bill Cowell was born in Niagara Falls, NY and is a film writer, producer, and director. Bill spent most of his childhood being mentored by his Grandfather (Charles Martino), one of the first big pioneers of Niagara Falls, NY from the 1930's through the late 1960's. Bill's Grandfather was the owner and operator of several thriving industries of that time including a gas station, motel, tourism centers, bowling alley, and his Grandfather's pride - ABC Billiards, which soon after became the visiting hot spot for many rising stars, including billiards legend Willie Mosconi and 'Rudolf Wanderone Jr.' aka 'Minnesota Fats'. Bill's Uncle (Charles Martino Jr.) at the age of 16, became the youngest person ever to win the New York State Billiards Championship.
Bill developed his creativity, artistic abilities and his sense of honor and business from his Grandfather. Bill graduated from the school of Hard Knox and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1983, earned his choice of orders for his next duty for Yokosuka Chuo, Japan where he traveled the world aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Midway as an Aviation Specialist, Aircrew Survival Equipmentman (ASE), Parachute Rigger (PR), and Seal Team advocate.
Bill is a long-time veteran Martial Artist and holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae-Kwon Do under long-time Grand Master Jong Soo Park and the late Tae-Kwon Do Founder General Choi Hong Hi.
Bill has won several genre awards including a Most Promising Filmmaker Award and "Best Suspense Film Award" at the New York International Film Festival. Bill went on to write, produce and direct several independent films which were purchased and released by Lions Gate Home Entertainment and others.
Bill went on to write his next project "The Magic Shoe" which quickly gained interest from Christopher Walken, Diane Lane, Helen Hunt and Legendary Actor James Garner who was attached to play the heartfelt story-telling Grandfather. Do to a decline to James Garner's health the film was never shot.
In 2006, Bill Founded the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival which has quickly grown to be one of the largest and most exciting film festivals to visit in New York. The Buffalo Niagara Film Festival has been the breaking ground for many successful films such as The Cake Eaters (2007), Sinner (2007), The Still Life (2006), Cold Ones (2007), Christina (2010), along with many celebrations and participation with major celebrities such as Robert Redford, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Culp, Tom Holland, Lou Ferrigno, Louis Gossett Jr., Cindy Williams, William Fichtner, Tom Sizemore', Evander Holyfield', and many more.- JoAnna Ward was born on 29 April 1971 in Niagara Falls, New York, USA.
- Teddy John was born on 2 July 1986 in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for New Found Glory: It's Not Your Fault (2006) and 8th & Ocean (2006).
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Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada. Creator of the WILDsound Feedback Film & Screenplay Festival that occurs weekly in Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City. Showcases the best of new films from around the world. An audience discussion occurs afterward and the videos go online. WILDsound also does screenplay readings of the top specs scripts in the world using professional actors to perform them.
Matthew resides in Toronto & Los Angeles with his wife and 2 children.- Violet Radcliffe was born on 20 August 1904 in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Cheerful Givers (1917), Treasure Island (1917) and Little Dick's First Case (1915). She died on 4 May 1965 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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- Production Manager
Kristin Elsley was born on 8 May 1991 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. She is a producer and production manager, known for A Joyful End (2012), Judas Priest and The Cocksure Lads Movie (2014).- Carmie Tedesco was born on 19 September 1931 in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. She was married to Tommy Tedesco. She died on 19 January 2017 in Northridge, California, USA.
- Lorne Monroe was born on 17 March 1988 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for Designated Survivor (2016), Dark Matter (2015) and Junction (2016).
- Johnnie Dee was born on 20 October 1961 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for Honeymoon Suite: New Girl Now (1984), Honeymoon Suite: Burning in Love (1984) and Honeymoon Suite: Stay in the Light (1984).
- Animation Department
- Art Department
- Art Director
Trish Burgio was born on 17 March 1963 in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. She is an art director, known for Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993), G.I. Joe: Renegades (2010) and Batman: The Animated Series (1992).- Joy Bridenbaker is an entertainer par excellence. A lifelong student of
performance, in continual preparation for firmly established career
paths, Joy's ultimate dedication is to offer her own contributions
toward the advancement of the performing arts. Classically trained in
Dance, Vocal, and Modeling, Joy has achieved a performance portfolio
that comprises beauty pageants, radio, live theater, television, film,
recording studio, concert and modeling venues, encompassing the U.S.,
Canada, England, and France. Joy has U.S. and Canadian citizenships,
and she has residences in Manhattan, Toronto, and Niagara Falls. French
is her second language. Further, with a social agenda that included
elected offices in Student Council in each of her active, honor-roll,
high school years, she had also been employed as an aerobics
instructor, a double-decked bus tour guide at the Niagara Falls, and a
hostess at a prestigious winery restaurant. Continually, throughout her
formative years, Joy studied the arts in Buffalo, Western New York,
Toronto, and the Niagara Peninsula. During youth, Joy triumphantly
competed in beauty pageants, and she modeled for local charity affairs;
moreover, studying Drama at Oxford University in England, being a
student at The Juilliard School and The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute,
NYC, provided Joy with opportunities to function with kindred
spirits from a full array of professional performing arts. Acting in an
award-winning art-film in Toronto, modeling in Paris, France, and doing
television appearances, principally in several "Law and Order" series,
as well as acting in major motion pictures produced in NYC, Joy surely
realized and exhibited facility and satisfaction with pursuing acting
as a fulfilling career. Nevertheless, continually, Joy has applied her
vocal talents by singing in choirs and at community occasions,
including her solo-performance in an arena at a broadcast sports event,
as well as successfully playing lead roles in several foremost stage
musicals. Since early years, Joy has actively pursued her professional
vocal studies and presently Joy is readying her first album-release of popular song.
Soundly trained, refined with practice, and matured by experience, enhancing any project
associations that she engages,
Joy Bridenbaker's lively and devoted talents offer an exciting, memorable,
and richly productive Joie De Vivre. - Lynn Samuels was born on 9 September 1942 in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Run for Cover (1995) and Lefty-Right (2002). She died on 24 December 2011 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
- Terry O'Reilly was born on 7 June 1951 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for Dead End Kids (1986), 1974 Stanley Cup Finals (1974) and 1988 Stanley Cup Finals (1988).