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Osa Massen (born Aase Madsen Iversen) was a newspaper photographer with an ambition to become a film editor. Prolific Danish film director Alice O'Fredericks gave her a role in her film Kidnapped (1935). After only two films in Denmark, she was given a screen test by 20th Century Fox and arrived in Hollywood in 1938.- John Woodnutt was a serious, gaunt-faced character actor with extensive stage experience. He made his professional acting debut at the Oxford Playhouse at the age of 18. He also performed Shakespearean roles at the Open Air Theatre at London's Regent's Park. He had a long string of television credits to his name, most often in coldly authoritarian, military or aristocratic roles. Early in his career, he appeared in adventure serials and swashbucklers for BBC television. A versatile actor who was willing to appear under monster makeup and rubber suits, he was later seen in four different installments of Doctor Who (1963) between 1970 and 1981 opposite Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker.
- Lucienne Camille was born on 2 December 1940 in Kent, England, UK. She was an actress. She died on 2 January 2006 in London, England, UK.
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Philomina (1926-2006), the veteran Malayalam actress of yesteryear, left an indelible mark on the Indian film industry with her prolific career spanning over four decades. Born into a world of professional drama, she honed her acting skills on the stage, initially working with the esteemed P J Antony's drama troupe.
Her journey into the film industry commenced with the movie "Kuttikkupayam" (1964), a significant hit that marked the beginning of her cinematic legacy. Philomina, known for her versatility, predominantly played character and comedy roles, along with portraying the roles of a grandmother and mother. She seamlessly transitioned from the stage to the screen, attributing her success to her early experiences with accomplished actors like Antony.
Over the years, Philomina became an integral part of Malayalam cinema, breathing life into numerous roles. Despite facing personal challenges, such as the loss of her husband when her son was just three years old, she persevered, meticulously building her career and life. Her unique voice and distinctive dialogue delivery became her trademarks, and she proudly asserted that no one ever dubbed for her.
Philomina's breakthrough came with the film "Madanmaar Londonil," where she was cast in a comic role by Sathyan Anthikkad. This marked a turning point, propelling her into the realm of the most popular comediennes in Malayalam cinema. From then on, with unwavering commitment and a passion for acting, she delighted audiences with her performances in iconic films such as "Chatta," "Innale," "Njan Gandharvan," "Venkalam," "Churam," "Vietnam Colony," "Malayogam," "Kireedam," "Uncle Bun," and "Manathe Kottaram," showcasing her versatility.
Philomina's contributions to Malayalam cinema were recognized with the State award for the Best Supporting Actress in 1970 for her roles in "Thurakkathavaathil" and "Olavum Theeravum," and again in 1987 for "Thaniyavarthanam." Her career witnessed a brief hiatus, but she returned with impactful roles in films by directors like Bharathan and Padmarajan.
In the twilight of her career, Philomina appeared in 750 films and numerous television serials, leaving an enduring legacy. Her final appearance was in "Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum." However, her later years were marked by health challenges. Living in Kochi initially, she later moved to her son's residence in Chennai. A chronic diabetic, she suffered a stroke in 2005 and, after being bedridden for over a month, passed away on January 2, 2006, due to diabetic-related complications. Philomina's remarkable journey stands as a testament to her resilience, talent, and enduring impact on the world of cinema.- John Wojtowicz was born on 9 March 1945 in New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Elizabeth Eden and Carmen Bifulco. He died on 2 January 2006 in New York City, New York, USA.
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Polish stage and film actress, singer, cabaret performer and creative director, theatre director and costume designer, editorialist. Successfully debuted on film in 1935 (the song she performed was available on soundtrack album released by Syrena Record in 1936) while she was still studying acting under Aleksander Zelwerowicz (who was very reluctant to allow his students to start their acting career before they finish school). Graduated Panstwowy Instytut Sztuki Teatralnej (State Institute of Theatrical Arts, Warsaw) in 1936. Debuted on stage in Polish Theatre in Warsaw in 1936 (with Dickens' "The Pickwick Papers", as Mary), where she performed until the war (see: other works). Her roles were a proof of her versatility, as she would find herself both in drama and comedy.
The production of her 9th movie, "Szczescie przychodzi kiedy chce" (directed by Mieczyslaw Krawicz ) was canceled by the outbreak of World War 2.
As most of the actors who boycotted German-controlled theaters during the war, she had to find another way to make a living: she worked as waitress in "Na Antresoli" café, this also meant giving performances alongside other artists. That place was also a contact point for Polish resistance. She was taken hostage by Gestapo and held in the Pawiak prison (her husband Zbigniew Sawan ended up in Auschwitz camp) as a result of German retaliatory action for the Polish resistance assassination of the Nazi spy Igo Sym, her co-star from Zlota maska (1940) (she also rejected his offers to start working for German UFA, at that time dealing mostly with pro-Nazi propaganda movies).
After the war she started performing in Teatr Maly in Warsaw alongside her husband, later also in Miniatura Theatre in Warsaw and Teatr Nowy. They moved next (1947-1949) to Polish Theatre in Szczecin, where Sawan would take the manager seat. The couple returned to Warsaw in 1949 and started working in Ludowy Theatre: Sawan again as manager, while she started directing plays. She had spent the years 1951-1953 in Buffo revue theatre, what launched her career as cabaret star.
In 1956 she created the "Wagabunda" cabaret, which gathered such actors and satirists as Edward Dziewonski, Jacek Fedorowicz, Bogumil Kobiela, Maria Koterbska, Wieslaw Michnikowski, Stanislaw Tym, Jeremi Przybora, Mieczyslaw Wojnicki, Zbigniew Cybulski, Marian Zalucki. Popular in Poland, it also toured USA (1957), Canada, Great Britain, Israel and Czechoslovakia. She was its art director and also performed sung poetry or versions of popular songs with Polish lyrics. During that time (1961) she made a guest appearance in Regnier's play "Les Petites Tetes" in Comedy Theatre, Warsaw. After "Wagabunda" dissolved in 1968 she had problem finding work in Warsaw theaters despite her experience and fame. Finally she found her way to the stage of Syrena Theatre in Warsaw, where she played in revues in 1974 through 1981. After W obronie wlasnej (1982) she was to star in another movie, but it was stuck in a pre-production limbo.
During her career she also worked with Polish public broadcaster Polskie Radio, taking part in concertos and other broadcasts. She appeared in radio dramas already in late 1930s; listeners of Program 1 station could still catch her in 1980s & 1990s reading her own editorials on cultural news, displaying literary and satirical talent.
People she worked with describe her as a hard-working and demanding professional, elegant and well mannered, brilliant and with a great sense of humor.- Djurdjevka Cakarevic was born on 8 April 1923 in Gaj-Kovin, Serbia, Yugoslavia. She was an actress, known for Man Is Not a Bird (1965), Lopov i usedelica (1967) and Kostana (1983). She died on 2 January 2006 in Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro.
- Marián Filadelfi was born on 1 May 1947 in Zlaté Moravce, Czechoslovakia. He was an actor, known for Zostane to medzi nami (2002), Field Lilies (1972) and Orbis Pictus (1997). He died on 2 January 2006 in Bratislava, Slovakia.
- Klemens Mielczarek was born on 17 October 1920 in Lublin, Lubelskie, Poland. He was an actor, known for Adventure in Marienstadt (1954), Czarci zleb (1950) and Wacus (1935). He died on 2 January 2006 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland.
- Raúl Dávila was born on 15 September 1931 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was an actor, known for All My Children (1970), American Playhouse (1980) and The Believers (1987). He was married to Isabel Perez. He died on 2 January 2006 in Belleville, New Jersey, USA.
- Evelyn Farney was born on 29 November 1916. She died on 2 January 2006.
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Frank Wilkinson was born on 16 August 1914 in Charlevoix, Michigan, USA. He is known for Definitely, Maybe (2008), Seeing Red (1983) and Shotgun Freeway: Drives Through Lost L.A. (1995). He was married to Jean Wilkinson and Donna Wilkinson. He died on 2 January 2006 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Robertinho do Acordeon was born on 9 January 1939 in Lucélia, São Paulo, Brazil. He was a composer, known for Presídio de Mulheres Violentadas (1977), A Volta do Jeca (1984) and João Pacífico, O Caipira de São Paulo (2002). He died on 2 January 2006 in Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil.
- Andrej Rimko was born on 6 October 1931 in Zaluzice, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]. He was an actor, known for Den nás kazdodenný... (1969), Hodiny (1981) and Dolina (1973). He died on 2 January 2006 in Nitra, Slovakia.