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- Actress
- Soundtrack
Frances Eloise Hodges, who died in California on 19 January 2003 following a stroke, was not only a successful singer and actor, but will also be remembered for her part in launching Ronald Reagan's film career by getting him to 'ditch the glasses.' This he did, and the rest is history.
She was born on 29 January 1915 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Verne Hodges and his wife. At the age of eight, she became one half of the Bluebird Twins, performing across Iowa, and later at high school was part of a trio named the Crooning Co-eds.
Married three times, firstly to Gil Doorly from 1939 - 1941, then to Paul Helmund and finally, until his death, to Eugene Scheiss, she appeared frequently on stage, in films and on TV and radio. Her career began when she won a talent contest at the Paramount Theatre, and in 1935 she signed a 5-year contract with RKO.
She appeared with Fred Astaire in Follow the Fleet (1936) and in 1937 was singing at Hollywood's Biltmore Bowl and in various Broadway musicals, including 'I'd Rather Be Right'. In 1946 she had the lead role in 'Nellie Bly', and as late as 1972 took over from Ruby Keeler in the Broadway revival of 'No, No, Nanette'.
Ronald Reagan kept in touch with Joy for over 60 years, and she was a frequent guest at the White House, where she once sat next to President Gorbachev at dinner.- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Ralf Arnie was born on 14 February 1924 in Löhne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is known for Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019), Am Sonntag will mein Süsser mit mir segeln gehn (1961) and On My Way (2013). He died on 19 January 2003 in Hamburg, Germany.- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Script and Continuity Department
Françoise Giroud was born on 21 September 1916 in Genève, Switzerland. She was a writer and assistant director, known for Le bon plaisir (1984), The Grand Illusion (1937) and Au petit bonheur (1946). She died on 19 January 2003 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France.- Akio Tanaka was born in 1926. He was an actor, known for Tampopo (1985), Jigoku no saiten (1963) and Pale Flower (1964). He died on 19 January 2003 in Zushi, Kanagawa, Japan.
- Animation Department
- Script and Continuity Department
Joan Orbison was born on 3 April 1910. Joan is known for Jonny Quest (1964), Charlotte's Web (1973) and Hong Kong Phooey (1974). Joan died on 19 January 2003.- Pedro Orgambide was born on 9 August 1929. He was a writer, known for Temporal (2002), Dale nomás (1974) and Gardel, el alma que canta (1985). He died on 19 January 2003 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Renato M. Pachetti was born on 26 August 1925 in Massa Carrara, Tuscany, Italy. Renato M. was a producer, known for Marco Polo (1982) and The Fourth King (1977). Renato M. was married to Diane Finney. Renato M. died on 19 January 2003 in New York City, New York, USA.- Director
- Actor
Jerzy Rakowiecki was born on 30 October 1920 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. He was a director and actor, known for Television Theater (1953) and Robinson warszawski (1950). He died on 19 January 2003 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland.- Morris Kight was born on 19 November 1919 in Comanche, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Leather Jacket Love Story (1997), Pat Rocco Dared (2021) and Live on Tape: The Life & Times of Morris Kight, Liberator (1999). He died on 19 January 2003 in Los Angeles, California, USA.