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- Cecil Payne was born on 12 December 1922 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He died on 27 November 2007 in Stratford, New Jersey, USA.
- Marshall Avener was born on 10 December 1950 in Brooklyn, New York, New York, USA.
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Director Olufunmilayo Gittens (BA, Brown University, MFA in film production from Boston University) has received awards in numerous film festivals across the country. Her film Lucky was picked up by Los Angeles-based distributor Lead Dog Entertainment, and was selected to appear in the Global Cinema TV film series hosted by Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters, Hand that Rocks the Cradle) for cable's Black Family Channel. Olu was on the production team for Cyberchase, the Emmy-winning animated children's PBS television series. Her work as a theater director was featured in the Ain't I A Woman Theater Festival and funded in part by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs via the Brooklyn Arts Council. Olu has received citations from the Brooklyn Borough President's Office and the City Council of New York for her contribution to the arts through film. Her multi-camera TV/web soap opera Choices, produced at MNN-TV, was a three-time winner in the 2012 L.A. Web Fest. Olu is producing her first feature film Baby of the Family with producers Nicole Sylvester and Rahsan Lindsay.- Hugh Carey was born on 11 April 1919 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Evangeline Gouletas and Helen Twohy. He died on 7 August 2011 in Shelter Island, New York, USA.
- Joshua Freund was born on 1 October 1969 in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Seventh Avenue (1977), Looking Up (1977) and Search for Tomorrow (1951).
- Erinn Smart was born on 12 January 1980 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
- Henry Petroski was born on 6 February 1942 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Catherine Groom. He died on 14 June 2023 in Durham, North Carolina, USA.
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Arthur Joel Katz was born on 21 January 1928 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was a producer and production manager, known for Norman Corwin Presents (1971), For the People (1965) and Rafferty (1977). He died on 30 June 2019 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA.- Jeremiah Stamler was born on 27 October 1919 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Gloria Beckerman and Rose Steinberg . He died on 26 January 2022 in Sag Harbor, New York, USA.
- Lew Dee - the Lubbock radio and television legend, birth name Lewis Thomas D'Elia, passed away after a battle with cancer. Lew' birth place was in Hell's Kitchen in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Italian immigrants who had arrived in America in 1901. At age 17, after the death of his mother, Bernadette, his father, an Air Force recruiter, insisted that Lew and his brother, Walter, enlist in the U.S. Air Force. Lew's father was concerned that the two motherless teenagers might fall victim to street gangs. After basic training in San Antonio, Texas, the brothers were separated, with Lew assigned to Reese Air Force Base, while Walter went to another Texas base. This separation was a bitter disappointment to the two young brothers, who had been told they would be stationed together. After getting out of the Air Force in 1954, Lew went back to New York, only to return and start his broadcasting career with the Cuckoo Network of radio stations owned by R.B. (Mac) McAlister in Post and Littlefield. He sold advertising in Littlefield and went on the air for the first time on KZZN. Eventually, Lew moved to Lubbock, where he worked at KSEL-AM (AM 950) and KSEL Television, also owned by Mac McAlister. During his time at KSEL, Lew was a radio and television personality and was eventually promoted to the position of Vice President and sales manager at KSEL-AM & TV. While he was sales manager at KSEL, he called on one of his most loyal advertisers, Latham's Department Store. Latham's owner had recently named Diana Karvas as marketing director, and Lew was told he needed to talk to her about her account. Diana went on the air as his partner in 1978 on KEND radio and continued, at various stations, until 2008. Lew and Diana were married on Valentine's Day in 1988. In the late 1960s, Lew starred in a KSEL-TV show called Lew Dee's Saturday Night Theatre, hosting bad horror movies. Lew was master of ceremonies while fellow KSEL broadcasters were dressed in monster costumes, creating entertaining skits that were presented during breaks in the movies. The show won a national award for most-viewed program on a UHF station. He and Bill McAlister earned the highest rating in the nation with their acclaimed TTO-This, That, and the Other-morning show on KSEL Radio. The show garnered 62 percent of the Lubbock audience. Bill McAlister was the son of station owner Mac McAlister. In 1971, Lew left KSEL and helped form KEND Radio (KDAV-AM 1590, with Paul R. Beane. Years later, after the sale of KEND, Lew was at KKIK, and then, from 1991 to 2002, he and Diana starred in KKCL (98 Kool) radio's morning show while managing that station. During the 1990s, the Dees also produced two cable shows: TTO (This, That, and the Other) and Country Music Video's Live from The Midnight Rodeo. In 2002, they launched a new radio station, Stars 104.3, for Ramar Communications, as general manager, sales manager and co-hosts of the station's morning show. After going off the air in 2008, they continued in their roles as advertising consultants for Ramar's four radio stations. On the air from 1978 through 2008, the Lew Dee and Diana morning show became Lubbock's longest running morning. Lew Dee's radio broadcasting career was 48 years on the airwaves of Lubbock and the South Plains. During those years he mentored dozens of aspiring broadcasters and advertising sales persons, and they still remember him fondly and acknowledge the impact he had upon their lives. His colleagues, dating back to the early years, consider him one of the most, if not the most, influential radio personality ever in Lubbock. More than that, though, they cite his huge heart, his kindness and love, his unswerving loyalty and devotion to those he called friends. One former colleague said Lew Dee had the greatest heart he had ever seen, and another said he was the best advertising person he had ever known. On June 28, 2011, Lew and Diana received Lubbock Advertising Federation's highest honor at the organization's annual Silver Medal Award dinner. The Silver Medal Award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions to advertising and who has been active in furthering the industry's standards, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern.
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Rob LeDonne was born on 7 May 1987 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is a writer, known for Runaway (2005), 2010 MTV Video Music Awards (2010) and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009).- Denton Vane was born in 1890 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for An Enemy to the King (1916), The Glory of Yolanda (1917) and The Beloved Impostor (1918). He died on 17 September 1940 in Union Hill, New Jersey, USA.
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Bob Brodkin was born Robert Jay Brodkin on April 19, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York. His parents were Martin and Edith (both now deceased). He attended Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn and Food Trades Vocational High School in Manhatten. Serving in the United States Navy, Brodkin graduated from Class "A" Radio School at Bainbridge MD. and served his enlistment as an Admiral's staff member of COMCARDIV 5. He saw service on six different Attack Aircraft Carriers. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, he achieved his Amateur Extra Class F.C.C. License for Ham Radio. He is married to Beatrice (Betty) Brodkin, nee Klein, and has two children, April and David. As a Morse Code Specialist and consultant he is proficient in both sending and receiving International Morse Code using either a "staight" and/or semi-automatic (bug) telegraph key. Brodkin is also proficient in sending and receiving Morse Code via flashing light. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, and a Master's Degree in Information Systems. He has 40 years of hands on experience in scientific unmanned Deep Space missions with NASA/JPL.- Lynn Sharon Schwartz was born on 19 March 1939 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. She is a writer, known for To the Moon, Alice (1990) and New York in the 50's (2000).
- Marylin Bender was born on 25 April 1925 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She was married to Altschul, Selig. She died on 19 October 2020 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
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Lynn Masters was born on 25 March 1930 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Lynn is known for That Girl (1966), Riptide (1984) and Thieves (1977). Lynn died on 4 June 2010 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Michael Pitts was born on 21 September 1962 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Courting Courtney (1997).
- Franklyn Baur was born on 5 April 1903 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Revelers (1929) and The Revelers (1927). He died on 24 February 1950 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
- Arthur Gottlieb was born in 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was a producer, known for Thoroughbred (1936). He died on 24 December 1962 in New York City, New York, USA.
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Author and lyricist, educated at New York University (Bachelor of Arts degree). He also edited comic books and comic magazines. Joining ASCAP in 1958, his chief musical collaborators include Ruth Sexter and James "Jimmy" Krondes, and his other song compositions include "Wonderful You", "Yogi", "A Boy Without a Girl", "Warm", "I've Come of Age", and "Don't Pity Me".- Ray Stern was born on 12 January 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Grunt! The Wrestling Movie (1985). He died on 7 March 2007 in New York City, New York, USA.
- Sheila Tobias was born on 26 April 1935 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She was married to Carl Tomizuka and Carlos Stern. She died on 6 July 2021 in Tucson, Arizona, USA.
- Connie Dierking was born on 2 October 1936 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was married to Robyn. He died on 29 December 2013 in the USA.
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Born into an Italian/Sicilian speaking family, Teresa went to Catholic schools growing up in Brooklyn, New York. She met her future husband Michael at one of these Catholic schools. She attended Brooklyn College and was voted Campus Queen one year because of her outstanding good looks. She followed her husband to the Midwest for graduate school and finally settled in Roanoke, Virginia, the "Star City," where she had three children, Crista Mary Birmingham, John Birmingham, and "Tayza" Terese Michelle Birmingham. Her first foray into motion pictures was through executive producing her son John's first feature film Crazy Animal. She then served as Craft Services person on John's second feature film The Vampires of Zanzibar. She has also had bit roles in both of these films.- Marilyn Saunders was born on 28 April 1948 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
- Murray Kamelhar was born on 22 July 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for 77 Sunset Strip (1958), It Takes a Thief (1968) and Surfside 6 (1960). He died on 30 April 2013 in Tarzana, California, USA.
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Rochelle Owens was born on 2 April 1936 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Futz (1969).- Edwin Honig was born on 3 September 1919 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Margot Dennes and Charlotte Gilchrist. He died on 25 May 2011 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
- Joe Engelberger was born on 26 July 1925 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He died on 1 December 2015 in Newtown, Connecticut, USA.
- Elliott Kozak was born on 17 September 1930 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Elliott was a producer, known for Bob Hope's Unrehearsed Antics of the Stars (1984), Bob Hope's USO Christmas in Beirut (1984) and Bob Hope on Campus (1975). Elliott died on 23 July 2011 in Tarzana, California, USA.
- Victor Gorelick was born on 5 April 1941 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an executive. He was married to Katherine Gorelick. He died on 8 February 2020 in Mamaroneck, New York, USA.
- Shaun Bonitto AKA Shineilla Beats born and raised out of the the New York City area of Brooklyn, New York at the age of 5 his mother discovered he had talent in art which was drawing as he got older at age 12 Shaun found his passion in performing art the musical realm making beats beats is what he love doing he quoted "i'll eat sleep and sh*t doing beats its all in my blood line" SHINEILLA BEATS still rising to reach his peak from his unique and original beats that he create. 2015 Shineilla Beats created his first ever anticipated HipHOP/Rap album Shine On The Beats Vol1 instrumental EP album.
- Shimmy Biegeleisen was born on 21 July 1959 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was married to Miriam Biegeleisen. He died on 11 September 2001 in New York City, New York, USA.
- Fran Fraschilla was born on 30 August 1958 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Hustle (2022), The Other Dream Team (2012) and The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame... (1999).
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Richard Koslowski was born on 24 September 1924 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Richard is known for Sparky's ABC's of Fire Safety (1990) and The Wish That Changed Christmas (1991). Richard died on 25 January 2016 in Toms River, New Jersey, USA.- Brian R. Cohen was born on 27 August 1963 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Love N Success (2015), Making Moves (2017) and Oh for Tuna! (2017).
- Marvin Liebman was born on 21 July 1923 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer, known for Here Are Ladies (1971), Not Now Darling (1973) and Father Dear Father (1973). He died on 31 March 1997 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
- Amoni B. was born on 12 May 1991 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for The Fappening (2015), Alien Vs. Zombies (2017) and Vault of Terror II: The Undead (2015).
- Stan Isaacs was born on 22 April 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He died on 2 April 2013 in Haverford, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Melissa Morgenlander was born on 3 February 1972 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She is known for Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (1991). She has been married to Michael Ian Cohen since 12 June 2005. They have two children.
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Mort Meskin was born on 30 May 1916 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is known for Adventures Into Digital Comics (2006). He died on 29 March 1995 in Yonkers, New York, USA.- Actor
James Deliso was born on 22 November 1904 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor. He died on 4 September 1993 in Fountain Valley, California, USA.- Greg Giordano was born on 8 December 1958 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Miami Vice (1984) and Alien Space Avenger (1989).
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New York City native Raúl daSilva recalls his boyhood in the lower East Side of Manhattan and its surrounding neighborhoods as fascinating. He was educated at Adelphi University and later attended Hofstra University's PhD program in clinical psychology but changed his mind and through some networking from his acting curriculum taken in undergraduate school ended up at Paramount's Creative Property Development Group in the Brill Bldg. near Times Square.
During his tenure there he received a notice of acceptance from the US Navy Flight Training Command at Pensacola, Florida that he had applied for with eight friends on a lark and accepted it to fulfill a boyhood dream, later realizing that flying is just hard work and little or no glamour. Subsequently, he returned to the film industry but chose to work in informational films so that he could have a hands-on experience in the entire spectrum of filmmaking. He was hired by the preeminent, historically important studio in Detroit, Michigan, The Jamison Handy Organization. This had been the second film studio organized for business in the United States and the last employer or the famed animator Max Fleischer. There, he began as a writer in the animation department but quickly moved to live action and began his climb up the ladder as a director-producer. During this period he worked at every aspect of the film craft, including, cinematography editing, art direction, stage management, post production and audiovisual production.
He left the studio to join Cessna Aircraft where he could take advantage of his US Navy aviation background. There, he set up their first audiovisual and screen communications in the marketing of their line of aircraft. He then began a lengthy experience as an advertising and public relations agency film producer-director with firms such as the internationally important Burson-Marsteller where with Vice President Bob Carter he started the genesis of their first screen communications division. With a background in promotional writing Carter suggested that he take journalism writing courses at that time at the University of Pittsburgh. It was there that he had a mystical experience which redirected his life and set him firmly on a path of spiritual searching.
His final agency work prior to becoming a freelancer was with Eastman Kodak's industrial ad and pr agency as their Executive Producer for all of their clients, including Kodak's Motion Picture products division.
Raul then began his work as a freelancer and to some extent returned to work in entertainment films and as a creative consultant to organizations such as Time-Life Films, Xerox, Warner Bros. and Fortune top 20 corporations. His film work is critically acclaimed on an international level. He is the author of seven books (one on aviation and six on filmmaking) and has lectured on screenwriting and directing at several universities including RIT, NYU, Brooklyn College and Ithaca College. He taught screenwriting at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. Along the way he met the legendary director Frank Capra who became his mentor for some years and he befriended and was a co-worker of Rod Serling. Among his other friends in the industry were the late John Cassavetes and Sterling Hayden. It was Hayden who motivated Raúl to create his magnum opus, a visualization of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner, with Sir Michael Redgrave. In this effort he brought back much interest in the United States for this 1798 epic poem that speaks to the sanctity of all life on Earth.
He currently resides in New Haven, Connecticut and is active in writing and filmmaking.- Jack Spector was born on 17 September 1928 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Mafia Girls (1969). He died on 8 March 1994 in Mineola, Long Island, New York, USA.
- William Schaap was born on 1 March 1940 in Brooklyn, New York, New York, USA. William was a writer, known for La guerra de la CIA contra Cuba (1987). William was married to Ellen Ray. William died on 25 February 2016 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- Gloria Penner was born on 17 April 1931 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She was a producer, known for The Lemon Grove Incident (1985) and Full Focus (1991). She was married to Bill Snyder. She died on 6 October 2012 in San Diego, California, USA.
- Larry Napp was born on 21 May 1919 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Phyllis Tencza. He died on 7 July 1993 in Plantation, Florida, USA.
- Jack Wilkins was born on 4 June 1944 in Brooklyn, New York, New York, USA. He died on 5 May 2023 in the USA.
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Raymond Walker was born on 29 December 1883 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He died on 20 June 1960 in New York City, New York, USA.