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Ronald Alfred Pickup was a highly respected, incisive, classically trained character actor who specialized in the portrayal of prominent historical authority figures or crusty academics. He was born in Chester, England, to English and French language lecturer Eric Pickup and his wife Daisy (née Williams). Ronald received his education at Leeds University and then studied at RADA on a scholarship before making his theatrical debut in 1964 at the Phoenix Theatre in Leicester. He spent two years at the Royal Court Theatre before joining the ensemble of Laurence Olivier's National Theatre Company at the Old Vic in London for seven years, from 1966 to 1973. His extensive list of theatrical credits included title roles in Oedipus and Macbeth, as well as highly acclaimed performances in Long Day's Journey into Night (1971) and Waiting for Godot (2009).
Ronald's first screen appearance was in a 1964 episode of Doctor Who (1963), for which he was paid £30. It took another decade before he eventually made his first TV breakthrough as Lord Randolph Churchill in the miniseries Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill (1974), co-starring alongside the excellent American actress Lee Remick. His subsequent roles encompassed a truly impressive gallery of historical personae: William Pitt, the Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cranmer, Giuseppe Verdi, Friedrich Nietzsche, George Orwell (his own personal favorite role from the telemovie Crystal Spirit: Orwell on Jura (1983)) and Albert Einstein.
For the big screen he essayed Igor Stravinsky in Nijinsky (1980) and Neville Chamberlain in the Churchill biopic Darkest Hour (2017). In between were frequent guest appearances in popular dramatic fare like Silent Witness (1996), Dalziel and Pascoe (1996), Foyle's War (2002), Hustle (2004) and Midsomer Murders (1997), for which his stock-in-trade characters usually tended to be stately, eloquent and possessed of a mordant wit. Ronald reached perhaps the apex of his career on screen by way of his likeable performance in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) (and its sequel) as the ageing womanizer Norman Cousins (for which the entire leading cast shared a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination) and he was also latterly praised for his role as the Archbishop of Canterbury in The Crown (2016). He lent his distinctive voice to BBC radio recordings and to the talking lion Aslan of Narnia in Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989) and The Silver Chair (1990).
The urbane, invariably gentlemanly Ronald Pickup received an honorary Doctor of Letters award from the University of Chester in 2011. He passed away at the age of 80 on February 24 2021 after a long illness.- Transportation Department
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George Grenier was born in California in the late 1950s to his mother Mary Grenier and his father, George Grenier II. His father, a hardworking man, was the head of transportation for a studio in California. He also enjoyed photography and has taken photos of various celebrities such as Elvis Presley and the cast of Charlie's Angels (1976). Unfortunately, at a young age, his mother was struck ill with cancer and George took care of her when his father was not there.
He started working for the studio in the mail room slowly working his way up the ladder. He is now a driver and continues to provide for his wife and his 7 kids.- Sound Department
Alan Murray began his career in sound in the mid seventies at Paramount Studios. Under the tutelage of Howard Beals, (Cecil B. DeMille's personal sound editor), Alan developed his craft working on a wide range of motion pictures including: "The Warriors (1979)", "Grease (1978)", and "Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)". In 1978, Alan began a working relationship with Clint Eastwood on the feature "Escape from Alcatraz (1979)" and has continued as Clint's supervising sound editor for over 30 years. Moving to Warner Bros. Studios in 1979, Alan has collaborated on many memorable Warner's movies including: "Ladyhawke (1985)", "Lethal Weapon (1987)" & "Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)","Eraser (1996)", "Unforgiven (1992)", "Million Dollar Baby (2004)", and "Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)".
Alan has three children currently working in the motion picture industry, Blu Murray (picture editing), Kevin R.W. Murray (sound) and Hailey Murray (post production). At date, Alan Murray has received six Academy Award nominations, three Bafta nominations, and won the Oscar in 2007 for Best Sound Editing for "Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)".- Actor
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Doug Boyd was born on May 23, 1952 to John D. Boyd and Dorothy E. Boyd (Smith), the youngest of four siblings. He spent his childhood and adolescence in Culver City, CA, where he met some of his closest lifelong friends. From a young age Doug showed talent in singing and acting. In his youth he was a singing waiter at the Great American Food and Beverage Company in Los Angeles, and he won the television competition The Gong Show for his musical performance.
Doug graduated from Sonoma State University in 1975 with a B.A. in English, and subsequently began his 40-year career as a studio actor and vocalist. His vast portfolio included singing radio jingles, on-camera acting, and print modeling. Doug was an accomplished voice-over artist, his work featured in video games such as BioShock and Syphon Filter, national advertisements, TV shows, films, and educational games. Doug married Lori A. Boyd (Owens) in 1983, and they raised two daughters in Richmond, CA. He moved to Oakland in 2002 where he spent the remainder of his life.- Mary Ann Hearn was born on 28 October 1946 in Eatonton, Georgia, USA. She was an actress, known for Grizzly (1976), Death Driver (1977) and Return to Macon County (1975). She died on 24 February 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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Jocephus Brody was an actor and producer, known for Hooker with a Hacksaw (2017), Hurt Doll (2022) and TNA One Night Only (2013). He died on 24 February 2021 in the USA.- Sylvia Murphy was born on 24 September 1931 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She was an actress, known for Encounter (1952) and The Wayne and Shuster Hour (1957). She was married to Charles Templeton, William C. Tate and Mark Simon. She died on 24 February 2021 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Luis Malave was born on 27 November 1955 in Caracas, Venezuela. He was an actor, known for Rosangelica (1993), Querida mamá (1982) and Niña bonita (1988). He died on 24 February 2021 in Caracas, Venezuela.
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Sardool Sikander was an actor and composer, known for The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003), Jora Jatt (1997) and Chooriyan (2015). He was married to Amar Noorie. He died on 24 February 2021 in Mohali, Punjab, India.- William L. Schwarber was born on 26 May 1952 in Dayton, Kentucky, USA. He was an actor, known for Milk Money (1994), 99.2: A SpyQuest Adventure (1994) and A Rage in Harlem (1991). He died on 24 February 2021 in Edgewood, Kentucky, USA.
- Dal Orlov was born on 10 February 1935 in Dalnevostochniy krai, USSR. He was a writer, known for Hard to Be a God (1989), Lider (1985) and Bystree sobstvennoy teni (1980). He was married to Elena Dmitrievna Isergina-Orlova. He died on 24 February 2021 in Moscow, Russia.
- Wolfgang Beilenhoff died on 24 February 2021 in Berlin, Germany.
- Antonio Catricalà was born on 7 February 1952 in Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy. He died on 24 February 2021 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
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Peter Ostroushko was born on 12 August 1953 in Minnesota, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Into the Wild (2007), A Prairie Home Companion (2006) and The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009). He was married to Marge Ostroushko. He died on 24 February 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.- Joseph Ponthus was born on 4 September 1978 in Reims, Marne, France. He died on 24 February 2021 in Lorient, Morbihan, France.
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Philippe Jaccottet was born on 30 June 1925 in Moudon, Vaud, Switzerland. He is known for Les Grands Mythes (2014), Lectures pour tous (1953) and Hinter den Felsen der Palast einer Fee - Grignan (1998). He was married to Anne-Marie Haesler. He died on 24 February 2021 in Grignan, Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, France.- Tom McCorrey was born on 15 September 1935 in Hampshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977), The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) and McCloud (1970). He died on 24 February 2021 in Seattle, Washington, USA.
- Pablo Sanchez was born on 7 July 1945 in Bogota, Colombia. Pablo was a producer, known for Noticiero Univisión (1981). Pablo was married to Liliana Gonzalez. Pablo died on 24 February 2021 in Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
- John Pomfret was born on 30 January 1928 in Princeton, New Jersey, USA. He was married to Margaret Elizabeth Haas. He died on 24 February 2021 in Seattle, Washington, USA.
- Joseph K. Grieboski is a social entrepreneur whose innovative ideas have revolutionized industries ranging from travel and political consulting to human rights advocacy and renewable energy. Chairman and CEO of Erleichda Enterprises, Grieboski is also Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nobel Peace Prize-nominated The Institute on Religion and Public Policy, President and CEO of Just Consulting, President and CEO of Torchwood Energy, President and CEO of Eternal Touring, and President and CEO of Bad River Productions.
In 1999 - at the age of 24 - Grieboski founded The Institute on Religion and Public Policy, a well-respected and world-renowned non-governmental organization at the forefront of religious freedom advocacy. Many years and several Nobel Peace Prize nominations later, Grieboski has become an internationally recognized expert in security, counter-terrorism, human rights, conflict transformation, business development, and much more. As a matter of fact, in a letter to Grieboski in 2005, His Majesty, King Mohammed VI, of Morocco referred to Grieboski's work as the "foundation of a new civilization".
As a religious freedom, human rights, and international policy expert, Grieboski has testified before the United States Congress, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the United Nations Human Rights Council, the European Parliament, and numerous other legislative and international bodies.
His extensive travels to over 120 countries in every corner of the globe have allowed Joe to meet, interact with, and befriend leaders of business and industry, government, entertainment, advocacy, and other arenas, giving him one of Washington's best and most sought after rolodexes.
From confidence-building programs in Darfur to post-conflict reconstruction in Kosovo, from track-three diplomacy efforts in North Korea and Iran to minority protection and reintegration in Iraq and Afghanistan, to authoring countless laws for numerous countries, Joe has been at the forefront of the some of most crucial and sensitive issues in the world.
He serves as Co-chair of the US State Department Strategic Dialogue with Civil Society Working Group on Religion and Foreign Policy Subgroup on International Development and Humanitarian Assistance; Founder and Secretary-General of the Interparliamentary Conference on Human Rights and Religious Freedom; Founder and Chairman of the International Consortium on Religion, Culture, and Dialogue; member of the Board of Directors of Planète Citoyenne; member of the Board of Advisors of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation; member of the Board of Advisors of The Earth Organization; member of the Board of Advisors, Syrian Emergency Task Force, member, Expert Advisory Group on "Promoting and Protecting the Universal Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief through Law: Current Dilemmas and Lessons Learned, International Development Law Organization.
Joe has served as a columnist for The Huffington Post and a foreign news contributor for The Cutting Edge News. Joe has also served as an advisor to the US Department of State, the Foreign Office of the United Kingdom, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the European Parliament, and many other national and international bodies.
In accordance with the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, the Executive Office of Immigration Review of the Justice Department has partnered with Joe to train the United States immigration judges and immigration attorneys each year. He has also lectured for the Close Up Foundation; the National Youth Leadership Forum on Defense, Intelligence, and Diplomacy; and the Washington Semester Program on Peace and Conflict Resolution at American University. Joe has also served as a lecturer in the Boston University Institute on Religion, Culture, and World Affairs (IRWA).
In April 2010 Joe was inducted into the International Board of Sponsors of the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College- Martin Luther King's alma mater. The award honors those who have made
Joe holds a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree and a Master of Arts degree in National Security Studies both from Georgetown University. In 2008, Joe received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Marywood University. - Sergey Volkhin was born on 4 November 1962. He was an actor, known for Put (2009). He died on 24 February 2021.