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William Wintersole was born on 30 July 1931 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for Seconds (1966), D-Tox (2002) and Star Trek (1966). He was married to Marlene Silverstein (partner). He died on 5 November 2019 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

David Wiley was born on 26 July 1929 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for Friday the 13th: Part 3 (1982), Jagged Edge (1985) and Society (1989). He died on 5 February 2007 in Northridge, California, USA.

James Dukas was born on 6 June 1925 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for The Stuff (1985), The Amityville Horror (1979) and Brubaker (1980). He was married to Elaine Lois Roberts. He died on 14 December 2008 in New York City, New York, USA.

Kathleen Battle was born on August 13, 1948 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. She was the youngest of seven children in the African-American family, with a good tradition of singing spirituals. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in Ohio (1971) and taught music to Cincinnati's inner-city youth, while continuing her vocal studies privately. In 1972 she was hired by then conductor or the Cincinnati Symphony, Thomas Schippers, to perform at the 1972 Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto, Italy.

Being blessed with the silky, silvery timbre of her lyric coloratura soprano, and the talent that has little limitations, she made performances and recordings in a variety of styles and genres, including classical sacred music, spirituals and traditional jazz. Battle performed leading parts at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, in the operas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Richard Strauss, and Gaetano Donizetti. She also worked with conductor James Levine, as well as with jazz musicians such as Cyrus Chestnut, James Carter, Grover Washington Jr., and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Her performances with tenors Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, and conductors Herbert von Karajan, Claudio Abbado, Seiji Ozawa, André Previn, Georg Solti, Lorin Maazel, Riccardo Muti are documented on video and sound recordings.

Battle is arguably the only lyric soprano with the ability to bridge the gap between the European bel canto opera and the African-American tradition of vocal improvisation. Her recordings of classical sacred arias by Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joaquino Rossini, and 'Gabriel Faure', as well as her recordings of spirituals, lullabies and folksongs in a jazz setting, are among the finest examples of her cross-cultural works.

She was a five-time Grammy award winner, and won an Emmy Award in 1991. She received the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a New Opera Production for her debut performance at the Covent Garden Royal Opera House, London. Battle is the recipient of several honorary doctorates from universities. She was indicted in the NAACP Image Hall Of Fame in 1999.

Scott Spears was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. He is known for Underground, Hungry, Hungry Hellmouth (2018) and Horrors of War (2006).

Earl Thomas Conley was born on 17 October 1941 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for Road House (1989), Love Hurts (1990) and Earl Thomas Conley: Holding Her and Loving You (1983). He was married to Sandra Smith. He died on 10 April 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

Mother of Actor, Langley McArol. Artist, Poet, and supporter of St. Judes, and Children's Miracle Network. Born, and raised, in Southern Ohio. Her trademark was her sense of humor, and strong sense of friendship. She raised her son, as a single parent, until her death in 1992. The love, and support, she gave him, as well as, her friends, will forever be missed.

Mark J. Clifford was born in Portsmouth, Ohio. He is an actor, known for Reprisal, Cherry, and The Stand-In. He attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio studying drama and Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio. Mark enjoys listening to classic rock music and officiating high school baseball, softball, and football in his spare time.

Jo Graham was born on 30 January 1892 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. Jo was a writer and director, known for The Sea Hawk (1940), Espionage Agent (1939) and Angels with Dirty Faces (1938). Jo died on 29 April 1976 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Faith Esham was born on 6 August 1948 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. She is an actress, known for Carmen (1984), Live from Lincoln Center (1976) and Paillasse (1981).

Bryan Hickey is an actor, director, writer, producer, and editor. Showing signs of early ambition and talent, Bryan began acting at the age of eighteen during his senior year of high school. He made his first short film at the age of twenty. The film was titled "Mormon Massacre," a silent five minute comedy that that earned him a minor backlash from members of the Mormon community for his blatant misconceptions of their religious practices. After Massacre he went to make a handful of other short comedies which included such works as "A Meeting With A Gun" and "Doin' the Brando." The latter one being a light hearted twisted comedy where he played a delusional version of himself claiming to have fornicated with the great Marlon Brando. After writing and participating in predominantly comedic works throughout most his college career, he decided that is was time to work on something a little more serious. In the Spring of 2011 he began to make his first short drama entitled "The Good Son." A story about a young conflicted boxer who struggled with contentions between himself and members of his immediate family. The film was received with high praise from his instructors and classmates alike and has gone on to be submitted to multiple film festivals. Bryan went on to graduate from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree on May 14, 2011 and has made plans to continue working in film industry, both behind the camera and in front for many years to come.

Barbara Robinson was born on 24 October 1927 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. She was a writer, known for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (1983) and Wir warten auf's Christkind (1960). She was married to John F. Robinson. She died on 9 July 2013 in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, USA.

Bob Destocki was born on 17 August 1937 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for Heavy Metal (1981), Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) and The Zoo Gang (1985). He was married to Barbara King Destocki. He died on 9 November 2017 in St. Charles, Illinois, USA.

Joe Graham was born on 15 September 1916 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for R.O.T.O.R. (1987), Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) and Encounter (1952). He died on 3 September 1989.

Terry Brumfield was born on 31 December 1953 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. He died on 22 September 2010 in Piketon, Ohio, USA.

Flip Phillips was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. Flip is known for Knick Knack (1989) and Tin Toy (1988). Flip is married to Beth.

Jimmy Fay was born on 30 January 1930 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for Princess O'Hara (1935) and Million Dollar Baby (1934). He died on 16 August 2020 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.

Scott Dickison was born on November 24, 1968 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Growing up he always had a love for audio and video production. He attended Shawnee State University from 1987 to 1991 receiving his associate degree in Humanities and Fine Arts. In 1988 he landed his first full time job at a broadcast television station, hindering his college classes down to a part time student. While still attending college in 1989 he ended up at WTSF Television in Ashland, Kentucky. He was only there for a few short months before landing a position in the Corporate Communications Department at Ashland Oil, Inc.

In early 1990 he began doing video production work for then local artist Billy Ray Cyrus. Billy Ray Cyrus eventually rocketed into super stardom and headed to Nashville, Tennessee. Scott stayed in Ashland, Kentucky still perfecting his skills as a non-linear editor.

Scott also produced a TV commercial for a concert for Billy Ray Cyrus in Huntington, WV when he returned home from Nashville after the sky rocketing hit "Achy Breaky Heart".

In 1992 while working as a part time radio DJ with five time Bluegrass DJ of the year Judy Masters in Portsmouth, Ohio, that is when Scott became the agent for TV actor Sonny Shroyer from CBS's The Dukes of Hazzard.

Scott was also active in the bluegrass music community discussing video concepts with Ken Erwin of Rounder Records for such artists as Alison Krauss, Del McCoury and Jim & Jessie of the Grand Ole Opry.

During the same time Scott also began promoting bluegrass singer/songwriter Emma Smith. Emma was most famous for writing the song "Don't Neglect The Rose" sung by bluegrass legend Larry Sparks.

In 1996, Scott went back to WTSF Television in Ashland, Kentucky to produce music videos for national Christian recording artists, such as The Perry Sisters, The Spencers and Danny Funderburk of The Cathedrals.

In 1998, Scott became acquainted with Jeremy Licht from NBC's The Hogan Family. Jeremy had seen Scott's representation of Sonny Shroyer and wanted him to work with him and his two friends Jeremy Miller "Growing Pains" and Jenna Von Oy "Blossum" in getting some appearance bookings for them.

Also in 1998 Scott opened up an entertainment related store at the Ashland Town Centre Mall in Ashland, Kentucky. Through that store he became friends with Ben Jones who played Cooter on The Dukes of Hazzard. Ben was wanting to open a Dukes related store in Virgina. From their conversations Cooters Place was born, along with the annual Dukesfest. Scott can be seen in the Dukesfest footage on the season 2 box set of The Dukes of Hazzard.

In 2001, Scott made the move to Cincinnati, Ohio working for WSTR Televsion. In 2005 he made the move south to Columbia, SC working at WACH Fox 57.

In 2007, Scott landed in Orlando, Florida in DMA market 19 working at WESH TV. Scott is still presently working with Sonny Shroyer as his agent.

Tom Fletcher was born on 16 May 1873 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for The Custard Nine (1921). He died on 12 October 1954 in New York, New York, USA.

Larry Hisle was born on 5 May 1947 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA.

Al Oliver was born on 14 October 1946 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. He was previously married to Donna Allen.

Wally Phillips was born on 7 July 1925 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for Tomboy and the Champ (1961) and A Video History of the American Radio Personality! (2013). He died on 27 March 2008 in Naples, Florida, USA.

O'Brien Kelley was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. O'Brien is a producer and legal representative, known for Half Widow (2017), Effie Gray (2014) and 16 (2021).

Zachary Hall was born on 31 October 1987 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), Journey to Fuerte Valley (2012) and Loudermilk (2017).

Byron Bushman was born on 17 March 1953 in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. Byron was a producer, known for Sandbar (2012). Byron died on 25 September 2022 in Grandview Heights, Ohio, USA.