Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, KBE (13 August 1899 – 29 April 1980), was an English director and producer. He became known for thrillers, earning him the nickname 'Master of Suspense'. After a successful career in his native country, Hitchcock moved to Hollywood. Over a career spanning more than half a century, Hitchcock fashioned for himself a distinctive and recognizable directorial style. He pioneered the use of a camera made to move in a way that mimics a person's gaze, forcing viewers to engage in a form of voyeurism. He framed shots to maximize anxiety, fear, or empathy, and used innovative film editing. His stories frequently feature fugitives on the run from the law alongside icy blonde female characters. Many of Hitchcock's films have twist endings and thrilling plots featuring depictions of violence, murder, and crime, although many of the mysteries function as decoys —or MacGuffins— meant only to serve thematic elements in the film and the extremely complex psychological examinations of the characters. Hitchcock's films also borrow many themes from psychoanalysis and feature strong sexual undertones. Through his cameo appearances in his own films, interviews, film trailers, and the television program Alfred Hitchcock Presents, he became a cultural icon.Mainly through The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) and the first British sound film Blackmail (1929), Hitchcock had already worked his way up to become one of the most popular directors in his country by the end of the 1920s. He also received international recognition with The 39 Steps (1935) and The Lady Vanishes (1938) and got the first offers from the USA. Hitchcock's first film after emigrating to America was Rebecca (1940), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Through collaborations with the most important American film studios, to which he was loaned by Selznick, including Notorious (1946) for RKO Radio Pictures, the Englishman enhanced his position. Hitchcock founded Transatlantic Pictures, his own film studio, in order to have more independence in his decisions, but closed it again after two financial failures, including Rope (1948), which is now considered by critics to be one of his best works because of experimenting with long takes. His collaboration with Warner Bros. Pictures, which produced Strangers on a Train (1951) and Dial M for Murder (1954), was followed by Hitchcock's most successful period, which would last ten years. Rear Window (1954), North by Northwest (1959), Psycho (1960) and The Birds (1963) were all hits when they were released and are now among the greatest works in film history. Vertigo (1958), a mild failure at the time, has risen in popularity over the decades and is considered by many today's critics to be Hitchcock's, if not most, perfect film. In 2012 it even replaced Orson Welles' Citizen Kane as the greatest film ever made in the British Film Institute's Sight & Sound critics' poll. Hitchcock's last films were mediocre well received by critics and audiences, only Frenzy (1972) was convincing.
Sebastian Stan (born August 13, 1982) is a Romanian and American actor. He gained recognition for his role as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe media franchise, beginning with 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger. He later returned in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), and went on to star in Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019) and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021).On television, he has played Carter Baizen in Gossip Girl, Prince Jack Benjamin in Kings, Jefferson in Once Upon a Time, and T.J. Hammond in Political Animals. The latter earned him a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries. In films, he co-starred in Jonathan Demme's comedy-drama Ricki and the Flash and Ridley Scott's science fiction film The Martian. In 2017, he portrayed Jeff Gillooly in the biopic I, Tonya, and in 2022, he stars in the miniseries Pam & Tommy.
Kevin Tighe (born Jon Kevin Fishburn; August 13, 1944) is an American actor who has worked in television, film, and theatre since the late 1960s. He is best known for his character, firefighter-paramedic Roy DeSoto, on the 1972-77 NBC series Emergency! Tighe was cast in his first major film as an extra in 1967's The Graduate. After being under contract with Paramount and Universal, Tighe's career took a turn from bit parts and extra work when he was cast as Roy DeSoto on Emergency!. Following Emergency!, Tighe went on to make numerous guest television appearances in shows such as Ellery Queen, Cos, The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, and The Six Million Dollar Man. Aside from The Graduate, some of Tighe's film credits include Road House, City of Hope, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, and Jade. Tighe won a 1994 Genie Award for Best Supporting Actor in I Love a Man in Uniform. In the 2000s he played Anthony Cooper on the ABC television series Lost, as well as Giles Corey in the premiere episode of the original WGN America series Salem. Tighe has also been seen in a number of stage productions including A Reckoning, Mourning Becomes Electra, Anna Christie, Other Desert Cities, and Curse of the Starving Class.
Debi Mazar (born August 13, 1964) is an American actress, perhaps best known for her trademark Jersey Girl-type appearances, and as edgy, sharp-tongued women in independent films and her recurring role on Entourage.
Gretchen Corbett was born on August 13, 1945 in Portland, Oregon, USA as Gretchen Hoyt Corbett. She is an actress, known for The Rockford Files (1974), Magnum, P.I. (1980) and Otherworld (1985).
John M. Slattery Jr. (born August 13, 1962) is an American actor and director. He is known for his role as Roger Sterling in the AMC drama series Mad Men (2007–15), for which he was nominated four times for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. For his role he won two Critics' Choice Television Awards and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. He is also known for his film roles including for his portrayal of Ben Bradlee, Jr., in the Best Picture-winning film Spotlight (2015), and the role of Howard Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Iron Man 2 (2010), Ant-Man (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). He has also acted in Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Reservation Road (2007), Charlie Wilson's War (2007), The Adjustment Bureau (2011), Churchill (2017), and Confess, Fletch (2022). Slattery made his directorial film debut with God's Pocket (2014). Slattery's lead television roles include Homefront (1991–1993), Maggie (1998–1999), Jack & Bobby (2004–2005), and neXt (2020). He has also had recurring roles in shows such as Desperate Housewives (2004–2007), 30 Rock (2010), Arrested Development (2013), Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015), Veep (2016), Modern Love (2019), Mrs. America (2020), and The Good Fight (2022).
Byron Mann is a Hong Kong-American actor of film and television. His best-known roles include Ryu in Street Fighter, Silver Lion in The Man with the Iron Fists, Wing Chau in The Big Short, Admiral Augusto Nguyen on The Expanse, Chang on Hell on Wheels, Yao Fei on Arrow, and Uncle Six in the Netflix series Wu Assassins.
John Richard Basehart (August 31, 1914 – September 17, 1984) was an American actor. He starred as Admiral Harriman Nelson in the television science-fiction drama Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964–68). He also portrayed Wilton Knight in the pilot episode of the TV series Knight Rider (1982), and provided the narration that was heard during the opening credits throughout the entire series. Basehart was equally active in cinema, receiving National Board of Review Awards for his performances in Fourteen Hours (1951) and Moby Dick (1956). He was further nominated for a BAFTA Award for his role in Time Limit (1957), the only film directed by Karl Malden.
Dante Daniel Bonaduce (born August 13, 1959) is an American radio personality, actor, television personality, and professional wrestler. Bonaduce is the son of veteran TV writer and producer Joseph Bonaduce (The Dick Van Dyke Show, One Day at a Time, and others). Bonaduce became famous as a child actor of the 1970s on the TV sitcom The Partridge Family. He co-starred as Danny Partridge, the wisecracking, redheaded middle son of the singing family band (headed by Shirley Jones), and he portrayed the fictional pop group's bass guitar player. Since then, Bonaduce has starred in several other TV series, including the VH1 reality show Breaking Bonaduce in 2005, radio shows in Los Angeles and Philadelphia, and hosted a morning talk/music show at Seattle radio station KZOK-FM from 2011 until his retirement in 2023.
Actor best know for his role as Farkle Minkus in the Disney series Girl Meets World.
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James Carpinello (born August 13, 1975) is an American film, television, and Broadway actor best known for his TV roles as Anthony Cabrera on The Enemy Within, Leoni Franco on The Mob Doctor, and Det. Anthony Burton on The Good Wife. His best known film roles are as William Brockman in Midway (2019), Johnny Stomp in Gangster Squad (2013), and Bobby Saint / John Saint in The Punisher (2004).He came to national attention with his appearances in Tori Spelling's VH1 sitcom So NoTORIous. He also portrayed Stacee Jaxx in the Broadway production of the musicalRock of Ages.He's been married to actress Amy Acker since 2003 and they have 2 children.
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Pat Harrington, Jr., is an American voice, stage, film and television actor most popularly known for his role as building superintendent "Schneider" on the CBS sitcom One Day at a Time. His father, Pat Harrington, Sr., was also an actor.
John Francis Regis Toomey (August 13, 1898 – October 12, 1991) was an American film and television actor.
Freya Mavor is a Scottish actress and model best known for playing Mini McGuinness in the E4 teen drama Skins.
Susan I. M. Jameson (born 13 August 1941) is an English actress. She is best known for three roles: portraying Esther Lane in the BBC crime drama series New Tricks between 2003 and 2013, voicing Mrs Wibbsey opposite the Fourth Doctor Tom Baker in a series of Doctor Who audio dramas., and portraying Great Aunt Loretta in the CBeebies show Grandpa in My Pocket. She is married to fellow actor James Bolam, with whom she has appeared in numerous episodes of various television series, including The Likely Lads, New Tricks, Heartbeat (playing three different characters), When The Boat Comes In and Grandpa in My Pocket.
Dawnn Lewis (born August 13, 1961) is an American actress, voice actress, singer and songwriter.
Katarzyna Anna "Kasia" Smutniak (Polish pronunciation: [ˈkaɕa ˈsmutɲak]; born 13 August 1979) is a Polish-Italian actress
Yeo Jin-goo is a South Korean actor. He began his career as a child actor, notably in the television dramas Giant, Moon Embracing the Sun, and Missing You. In 2013, he played his first big-screen leading role as the titular character in action thriller Hwa-yi. Won 2012 MBC Drama Awards: Best Child Actor for his role in "Moon Embracing the Sun" and "Missing You".
Adam Davidson is a director and producer.
Elçin Sangu (born 13 August 1985) is a Turkish actress and model. With her appearance in television ads and campaigns, she has become one of the highest-paid celebrities in Turkey. Sangu is best known for her leading role Defne in the Star TV romantic comedy series Kiralık Aşk (2015–2017). For this work, she has been nominated and has received multiple awards in Turkey, including three Golden Butterfly Awards. Sangu also appeared in the television series Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman ki (2011), Aşk Kaç Beden Giyer (2012–2013), Bir Aşk Hikâyesi (2013–2014), Kurt Seyit ve Şura (2014), and Sevdam Alabora (2015).
A 2018 Academy Nicholl Fellowship Semifinalist, and 2017 PAGE Award winner, Jody Thompson is an optioned screenwriter and actress most widely known for her recurring characters on The 4400, Blade: The Series, Terminal City, Flash Gordon and Cold Squad, as well as for television appearances on Fringe, the Stargate franchises, Smallville and ...A 2018 Academy Nicholl Fellowship Semifinalist, and 2017 PAGE Award winner, Jody Thompson is an optioned screenwriter and actress most widely known for her recurring characters on The 4400, Blade: The Series, Terminal City, Flash Gordon and Cold Squad, as well as for television appearances on Fringe, the Stargate franchises, Smallville and ...
Jung Yi-seo (정이서) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in dramas such as Tale of the Nine Tailed, Mine, Snowdrop, and All of Us Are Dead. She also appeared in movies such as Parasite, Samjin Company English Class, Real, and Josée.
Lawrence Neville Brand (August 13, 1920 – April 16, 1992) was an American soldier and actor. He was known for playing villainous or antagonistic character roles in Westerns, crime dramas, and films noir, and was nominated for a BAFTA Award for his performance in Riot in Cell Block 11 (1954). During World War II, Brand served in the 331st Infantry Regiment of the 83rd Infantry Division in the U.S. Army, in the European theatre. He received multiple meritorious citations for his service, including the Silver Star and the Purple Heart.
Brandon Smith was born on August 13, 1952 in Harris County, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for Powder (1995), Jeepers Creepers (2001) and Bernie (2011). He is married to Margaret Laurence.
Anthony Keyvan is a veteran actor that has been portraying various roles in both film and television since a young age of 5 years old. In "Love, Victor", Anthony plays Rahim, an unrestrained and funny LGBTQ+ student, following the events of the successful hit movie 'Love, Simon' starring Nick Robinson. In the past, Anthony has held recurring roles on networks including HBO, ABC, Netflix, TNT, CBS, Nickelodeon, Hulu, and more and has brought characters to life in shows such as "Generation", "Alexa & Katie", "Fresh Off the Boat", "The Rookie", "Major Crimes", "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland".Hailing from Orange County, CA, Anthony is of Filipino and Iranian descent. He started acting school at a very early age and booked his first commercial, a TV spot for Disneyland within the first 5 months of training. Soon after, he booked a guest role on ABC's "Lost" which also happened to be the first theatrical audition he was sent on. Shortly after, he booked a major guest star role on 'Law & Order: SVU.' Other projects on Anthony's resume include ABC's "Schooled", CBS' "NCIS", CBS' "Bad Teacher", and ABC Family' "Twisted".When Anthony is not pursuing his career in acting, he lives a healthy Vegan lifestyle and is very much interested in charities for mental health.
Irving Lahrheim (August 13, 1895 – December 4, 1967), known professionally as Bert Lahr, was an American stage and screen actor and comedian. He was best known for his role as the Cowardly Lion, as well as his counterpart Kansas farmworker "Zeke", in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer adaptation of The Wizard of Oz (1939). He was well known for his quick-witted humor and his work in burlesque and vaudeville and on Broadplace. His mother Augusta (1871–1932) was born to Mildred Bessen (1844–1911), and Edward H Bessen (1841–1902).
Lillian Hurst (born August 13, 1943) is a Puerto Rican actress and comedian. She started her career in the 1960s, working as a comedian on TV, but then moved on to work on film, stage, and TV.
Álex González was born on August 13, 1980 in Madrid, Spain as Augusto Alejandro José González. He is an actor, known forX-Men: First Class(2011),Scorpion in Love(2013) andCountdown(2007).
John Beal (born James Alexander Bliedung, August 13, 1909 – April 26, 1997) was an American actor.
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