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Intense was the word for Ray Liotta. He specialized in psychopathic characters who hide behind a cultivated charm. Even in his nice-guy roles in Field of Dreams (1989) and Operation Dumbo Drop (1995), you get the impression that something is smoldering inside of him. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, and was adopted by Mary (Edgar), a township clerk, and Alfred Liotta, an auto parts store owner. He studied acting at the University of Miami, where he became friends with Steven Bauer (Scarface (1983), Thief of Hearts (1984)). He spent his first years acting in TV: Another World (1964), a TV movie and several short-lived series. He broke into movies with the black comedy Something Wild (1986), which garnered him rave reviews. Originally unable to get a reading, he was recommended for the part by Melanie Griffith (then married to Bauer).
Following the success Something Wild (1986), he received more offers in the "psycho" vein, but refused them to avoid being typecast. Instead, he made "little movies" like Dominick and Eugene (1988), which earned him standing as an actor's actor, and Field of Dreams (1989), whose success always surprised him. When he heard Martin Scorsese was casting Goodfellas (1990), he lobbied hard for the part of Henry Hill. The film's huge success brought him wide popularity and garnered him star billing in future films such as Article 99 (1992), Unlawful Entry (1992), and Unforgettable (1996).
Liotta died on May 26, 2022, aged 67, in his sleep while filming on location in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
- Additional Crew
J.P. Locherer was a cinematographer, known for The Shape of Water (2017), The Sentinel (2006) and Chloe (2009). He was married to Dorota "Ola" Tchoryck. He died on 26 May 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.- Producer
- Manager
- Actor
George Shapiro, one of comedy's most respected managers and producers, has built a career out of his love for laughter and his reverence for those with a gift to inspire it.
Together with partner and lifelong friend Howard West, he formed Shapiro/West Productions and executive produced the Emmy, Peabody, and Golden Globe award winning series "SEINFELD."
George Shapiro was born in the Bronx and graduated from New York University with a degree in advertising and marketing. He took a job in the mailroom at the William Morris Agency in New York where he advanced rapidly within the company and soon became an agent. He is responsible for packaging hit television programs such as "THE STEVE ALLEN SHOW," "THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS COMEDY HOUR," "THAT GIRL" starring Marlo Thomas, and "GOMER PYLE," starring his client, Jim Nabors. Shapiro also packaged specials for Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore and Carol Channing. These early shows not only made an indelible imprint on audiences, but they catapulted many of the cast members to superstardom.
Shapiro eventually left the William Morris Agency to become a personal manager and producer. He managed Andy Kaufman, executive producing the comedian's special for Showtime entitled, "ANDY KAUFMAN AT CARNEGIE HALL," as well as another for ABC, "ANDY'S FUNHOUSE," and for NBC, he Executive Produced "A COMEDY SALUTE TO ANDY KAUFMAN." He executive produced the Universal film "MAN ON THE MOON" starring Jim Carrey in the role of Andy Kaufman. Danny De Vito co-starred portraying George Shapiro, with two-time Academy Award winner Milos Forman directing. An interesting sidebar; "MAN ON THE MOON" represents Shapiro and West's joint debut as feature film actors. Shapiro played the role of Mr. Besserman, a club owner who fires Andy Kaufman early in his career, and West portrayed a hard-nosed network executive.
Additional feature films produced by Shapiro include "SUMMER RENTAL" starring John Candy and Rip Torn, "SUMMER SCHOOL" starring Mark Harmon and Kirsty Alley, and "SIBLING RIVALRY" starring Kirsty Alley and Jami Gertz. He is the producer of the documentaries "THE BRONX BOYS" (HBO-CINEMAX) and "THE BRONX BOYS STILL PLAYING AT 80" (PBS) and "THE BRONX BOYS FINDING THE FUTURE" (in post production). Currently featured on HBO is the critically acclaimed documentary feature film "IF YOU'RE NOT IN THE OBIT, EAT BREAFAST," produced by Shapiro, hosted by Carl Reiner and starring amongst others, Tony Bennett, Mel Brooks, Kirk Douglas, Norman Lear, Stan Lee, Jerry Seinfeld, Dick Van Dyke and Betty White.
On Broadway, Shapiro was one of the producers of "COLIN QUINN LONG STORY SHORT" at the Helen Hayes Theatre.
Shapiro has brought a myriad of critically acclaimed comedy specials to television. He Executive Produced Jerry Seinfeld's very first stand up special, HBO's "STAND-UP CONFIDENTIAL," in which Carl Reiner introduced Jerry to the world of Prime Time Television. He also packaged Carl Reiner and Mel Brook's animated milestone, "THE 2000 YEAR OLD MAN."
Shapiro continues to trail blaze the landscape of comedy in television as the Executive Producer of Jerry Seinfeld's Netflix Comedy Standup Specials, the first being "JERRY BEFORE SEINFELD" which can now be seen on Netflix, as well as the Executive Producer of COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE," which has been nominated for an Emmy in its last two seasons and has 24 new episodes airing on Netflix starting in 2018. "COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE" has received awards for Digital Series at the Producers Guild Awards in 2015, 2016 and 2017 along with two Webby Awards.
Recently Shapiro served as Executive Producer of the CBS Special "THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW - NOW IN LIVING COLOR" to be telecast December 22, 2017.- Music Department
- Actor
- Sound Department
Andrew Fletcher was born on 8 July 1961 in Nottingham, East Midlands, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Depeche Mode: 101 (1989), Depeche Mode: Personal Jesus 2011 (2011) and Depeche Mode: Hole to Feed (2009). He was married to Gráinne Mullan. He died on 26 May 2022 in the UK.- Lee Eol was born on 1 January 1964 in South Korea. He was an actor, known for Addicted (2002), Samaritan Girl (2004) and It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020). He died on 26 May 2022 in South Korea.
- Carol M. Baldwin was born on 15 December 1929 in Syracuse, New York, USA. She was married to Alexander Rae Baldwin Jr.. She died on 26 May 2022 in Syracuse, New York, USA.
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Producer
- Director
Paul Grinder was an assistant director and producer, known for District 9 (2009), 30 Days of Night (2007) and The Double (2011). He died on 26 May 2022.- Actor
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Alan White was born on 14 June 1949 in Pelton, Durham, England, UK. He was an actor and producer, known for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978), Rock Family Trees (1995) and Jack Unplugged (2018). He was married to Gigi White. He died on 26 May 2022 in Seattle, Washington, USA.- Dyfrig Evans was an actor, known for Hidden (2018), Gwen (2018) and Darren Drws Nesa (2017). He died on 26 May 2022 in Cardiff, Wales, UK.
- Actor
- Producer
Tucker Steinmetz was an actor and producer, known for Last Summer (2013), TwinkleTown (2013) and With You (2016). He died on 26 May 2022 in North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.- Special Effects
Dick Brownfield is known for Star Trek: Voyager (1995), Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) and Star Trek: Borg (1996). He was married to Beverly Brownfield. He died on 26 May 2022 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Music Department
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Bill Walker was born on 28 May 1937 in New South Wales, Australia. He was a composer, known for Kimberley Jim (1963), Going Home (1971) and Little Laura and Big John (1973). He was married to Jeanine Ogletree. He died on 26 May 2022 in the USA.- Willibrord Frequin was born on 6 September 1941 in Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands. He was an actor, known for De TV kantine (2009), Beter laat dan nooit (2018) and Sterrenslag (1977). He was married to Gesina Lodewijkx and Susan Rastin. He died on 26 May 2022 in Laren, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
- 23 Rackz was an actor, known for Lil Boogie: Big Pole (2020), Cartiearss x 23 Rackz: Free the Members (2021) and NSC Kai, 23 Rackz & MGE Gizzle: Say Cheese (2022). He died on 26 May 2022 in Shipley Terrace, Washington, USA.
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Claude Michelet was born on 30 May 1938 in Brive-la-Gaillarde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Corrèze, France. He was a writer, known for Des grives aux loups (1984), Ex Libris (1988) and Boîte aux lettres (1983). He was married to Bernadette. He died on 26 May 2022 in Marcillac-la-Croze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Corrèze, France.- Ciriaco De Mita was born on 2 February 1928 in Nusco, Campania, Italy. He died on 26 May 2022 in Avellino, Campania, Italy.
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Thorstein Bergman was born on 23 August 1942 in Härnösand, Västernorrlands län, Sweden. He is known for Vinnare och förlorare (2005), Kråkguldet (1969) and Så minns vi Dan Andersson (1963). He died on 26 May 2022 in Sweden.- Stephen S. Thompson was born on 23 February 1966 in Hackney, London, England, UK. Stephen S. was a writer, known for Sitting in Limbo (2020). Stephen S. died on 26 May 2022 in the UK.
- Actor
- Producer
Born Richard George Clark, Rick Clark worked at WVEC-TV for 33 years, starting in the early 1960s through the mid-1990s.
Clark was originally hired as an announcer and then moved up to film editor.
He was best known to viewers as "Sandy the Clown" and "Keeper of the Chamber" on the station's Friday night "Chamber Theatre" horror movie program.
He was also the voice of the hand puppet character "Droopy The Dragon" on the "Bungles The Clown" show.
And for 20 years, Clark hosted WVEC's "Alcoholics Anonymous" public service program.
Before television, Clark was a member of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division.
Clark attended the Newark College of Engineering in Newark, New Jersey. He also attended the School of Radio and Television in Newark.
Clark passed away on 26 May 2022.
Clark was 87 years old and was predeceased by his wife, Virginia, and by his daughter, Elizabeth.- Roman Mecnarowski was born on 24 May 1930 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. He was an actor, known for Karline manzelstva (1980), Parta hic (1977) and The Assistant (1982). He died on 26 May 2022 in Zlín, Czech Republic.
- Il-ryong Shin was an actor, known for Saengsaui talchul (1973), Shimpaja (1976) and The Autumn After Love (1986). He was married to Chae hee-jong. He died on 26 May 2022 in South Korea.