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- Anissa Jones was an American child actress of Lebanese descent. She is primarily remembered for the role of the orphan girl Buffy Davis in the hit sitcom "Family Affair" (1966-1971). The series lasted for 5 seasons and 138 episodes. Jones' career rapidly declined following the end of the sitcom. She died due to "combined drug intoxication" when only 18-years-old.
In 1958, Jones was born in West Lafayette, Indiana. West Lafayette is a college town, primarily known as the home of Purdue University. Jones' father was the engineer John Paul Jones, who was at that time a faculty board member at Purdue University. Jones' mother was Mary Paula Tweel, a Lebanese-American zoology student.
Jones spend the first few years of her life in Charleston, West Virginia, where her family had settled. Around 1963, the Jones family moved to Playa Del Rey, California. Her father had accepted a job in aerospace engineering in California, and was eager to relocate to the West Coast. The marriage of Jones's parents soon deteriorated, and they were already divorced by 1965.
In 1964, Jones made her debut at television commercials. She was only 6-years-old at the time. She begun pursuing acting roles in 1965. She had her big break in 1966, when cast in a co-starring role in the new sitcom "Family Affair". She was 8-years-old at the time, but she was cast in the role of a 6-year-old. Jones was unusually short for her age, and she reportedly looked younger than her actual age.
Jones soon became a popular child actress, and she made several guest appearances in other television series. She served as a guest host in the variety show "The Hollywood Palace",. She was also interviewed in the talk shows "The Mike Douglas Show" and "The Merv Griffin Show". She made her film debut in 1969, with a small part in the drama film "The Trouble with Girls". The film's main star was Elvis Presley, in one of his last acting roles. The film depicted the murder of a pharmacist in Iowa, and the efforts of a band manager to profit from the crime.
"Family Affair" ended in 1971, leaving Jones without a regular role for the first time in her acting career. Despite auditioning for various roles over the following years, she was nearly always rejected. Her acting career ended at the age of 12. In 1976, Jones was still living in California and had a regular boyfriend.
On August 27, 1976, Jones went partying with her friends in the beach town of Oceanside, California. The following day, Jones was found dead at the home of Helen Hennessy, a close friend. An autopsy revealed that she had consumed a combination of cocaine, PCP, Quaalude, and Seconal. A small vial of blue liquid was found next to her corpse, but the police could not determine what it was. Jones was given a small, private funeral service. Her remains were cremated, and her ashes were scattered over the Pacific Ocean.
Following Jones' death, Dr. Don Carlos Moshos was arrested for illegally prescribing Seconal to Jones. Moshos died in late December 1976, while still awaiting his trial. In 1979, a court decision forced Moshos' estate to make compensations payments to Jones' surviving relatives. Jones' last surviving relative (her mother) died in January 2012. Jones is long gone, but is still fondly remembered for her sitcom role. - Writer
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Jon Truei was born on 6 June 1990 in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. He is a writer and director, known for The 44th Chamber of Shaolin (2023), Secondary Education (2013) and Gamer's Generation (2016).- Actress
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Stephanie Ann Hill was born in West Lafayette, Indiana, the only child to Luella Hill (Burton), a homemaker, and John Evans Hill (1945-2015), a tabletop war-game designer and military analyst for the US Government. Her mother's family grew up on a farm with a strict Protestant up-bring. Her father grew up in an Irish Catholic family, raised by his biological mother, Marian Whitley (Evans) and step-father, Edward F. Whitley; his biological father was killed in World War II when his mother was pregnant with him. Stephanie's uncle on her father's side is Richard Whitley.
Stephanie took one course in drama in high school, but other than that, she had no acting experience prior to 2011. Stephanie holds a bachelor's degree in communication from Florida Institute of Technology, a master's degree in library science from University of Arizona and completed doctoral credits in pursuit of an doctorate in education. Stephanie has worked as a technical writer, librarian, special ed teacher, philanthropist, publicist, Internet marketer and freelance website designer.
Stephanie has two adult children from a prior marriage, a daughter Danielle Ann who works at a bakery and a son [linknm=10009065] who is a college film student. She resides with her long-term significant other David Hight who got her into acting when they started dating and her mother who is retired and occasionally does background acting herself.- Writer
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Thomas Moffett was born on 24 June 1978 in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for Shrink (2009), An Actor Prepares (2018) and The Last International Playboy (2008).- Casting Department
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Hayley Beck attended the College of Computing and Digital Media at DePaul University in Chicago. She began her career as a Background Casting Director in 2016, casting background actors for the acclaimed TV series "Chicago Fire" and "Chicago Med" and the Rupert Wyatt sci-fi film "Captive State." After establishing herself in the Midwest, Hayley ventured to Los Angeles in 2020, where she continued to excel in her field and attained the position of Senior Casting Director with Central Casting.
She has returned to her roots in Chicago and is excited to apply her expertise and experience in the local casting scene.- Additional Crew
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Cleve Jones was born on 10 October 1954 in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for Milk (2008), When We Rise (2017) and 8 (2012).- Producer
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Cyrus Ahanchian was born on 26 June 1976 in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for TV: The Movie (2006), Cougars Inc. (2011) and Yellow (2012).- Producer
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Bruce Friedrich was born on 7 August 1969 in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Meet Your Meat (2002), Glass Walls (2012) and What Came Before (2012).- Ned Stuckey-French was born on 22 February 1950 in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. He died on 28 June 2019 in Tallahassee, Florida, USA.
- Brian Binnie was born on 26 April 1953 in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Vanna Bonta: What Goes Up (2005), Virgin Galactic (2010) and 60 Minutes (1968). He was married to Bub. He died on 15 September 2022 in the USA.
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Gregory Alexander Foltynowicz is a Polish-American director, producer, and editor known for his distinct creative talents. As a director, he is recognized for his abstract hyper-visual style, fearlessly weaving multiple metaphorical layers into his imagery. In his editing work, Gregory displays remarkable flexibility and a tonal approach, adapting to various directorial styles to create captivating narratives. With a diverse portfolio encompassing short films, music videos, fashion marketing, and influencer content, Gregory's visionary storytelling has earned him a reputation. Notably, his latest short film 'Lachesis' achieved acclaim on the esteemed platform Director's Notes. A graduate of Studio School Los Angeles, Gregory Alexander Foltynowicz continues to push artistic boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on the world of filmmaking.- Jim Ruwaldt was born on 11 January 1971 in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Hell on Heels (2015) and The Tenure Games (2017). He died on 24 December 2020 in Herndon, Virginia, USA.