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American actress Kathryn Hays became best known for her 38-year long stint as the fiery matriarch Kim Sullivan Hughes, one of the most prominent characters on the daytime soap As the World Turns (1956). She was born Kay Piper in Princeton and grew up Joliet, Illinois. After junior college, she attended the prestigious Northwestern University in Evanston. Though her career began as a model, Hays quickly segued into acting on the stage and on screen. From the early 60s, she landed regular guest assignments on prime time TV shows, including Route 66 (1960), Bonanza (1959), The Virginian (1962), The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) and Mannix (1967). She also appeared several times as a supporting player on Broadway. In 1966, Hays co-starred as a pioneer's wife opposite Barry Sullivan in The Road West (1966), an NBC western series which ran for just one season and 29 episodes. She then proved her acting mettle as the tempestuous, aptly named 'Tornado' Frances in an episode of The High Chaparral (1967). Next up was what many consider to be her most iconic guest-starring role: the Minaran empath Gem on Star Trek (1966). Gem was capable of absorbing the pain of others and healing their injuries while also learning about compassion and sacrifice. Though her character was mute, Hays expressed more with her eyes and gestures than could have been conveyed by dialogue.
Her two notable appearances for the big screen were in the psychological cold war thriller Ladybug Ladybug (1963) (as a school secretary) and in the World War II epic Counterpoint (1967) (as cellist Annabel Rice, an ex-lover of the main protagonist, played by Charlton Heston). From 1972 until her retirement, the New York-based actress remained gainfully (and happily) employed in As the World Turns.
Kathryn Hays was married three times. Her second husband (1966-69) was the actor Glenn Ford.- Actor
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Hume Cronyn was a Canadian actor with a lengthy career. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "The Seventh Cross" (1944).
Cronyn was born to a prominent family. His father was politician Hume Blake Cronyn (1864-1933), Member of Parliament for London, Ontario (term 1917-1921). The elder Cronyn was a grandson of both Benjamin Cronyn, first bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Huron (1802-1871) and politician William Hume Blake (1809-1870), first Chancellor of Upper Canada.
Cronyn's mother was Frances Amelia Labatt, heiress of the Labatt Brewing Company. Labatt remains the largest brewing company of Canada. Frances' father was businessman John Labatt (1838-1915), and her grandfather was company founder John Kinder Labatt (1803-1866). The Labatts were a prominent Irish-Canadian family, claiming descent from a French Huguenot family which settled in Ireland.
Cronyn was sent to a boarding school in Ottawa, where he studied from 1917 to 1921. The school was at the time called "Rockliffe Preparatory School", but has since been renamed to Elmwood School. Elmwood has become a school for girls. Cronyn attended first Ridley College in St. Catharines, and then McGill University in Montreal.
During his university years, Cronyn was a featherweight boxer. He was nominated for Canada's Olympic Boxing team for the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Cronyn was studying pre-law in the University, but switched his major to acting. He then enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where he studied under theatrical director Max Reinhardt (1873-1943).
Cronyn made his Broadway debut in 1934, in the play "Hipper's Holiday". He had the minor role of a janitor. After a decade as a theatrical actor, Cronyn made his film debut in the psychological thriller "Shadow of a Doubt" (1943). He played crime fiction buff Herbie Hawkins. This was Cronyn's first collaboration with director Alfred Hitchcock. Cronyn later acted in "Lifeboat" (1944), and served as a screenwriter for both "Rope" (1948) and "Under Capricorn" (1949).
Cronyn was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Paul Roeder in the concentration camp themed film "The Seventh Cross" (1942). Roeder is a common factory worker in Nazi Germany, who risks his life and family to assist his old friend George Heisler (played by Spencer Tracy) to flee the country. While Cronyn's role was well-received, the award was instead won by rival actor Barry Fitzgerald (1888-1961).
In 1942, Cronyn married actress Jessica Tandy, and for many years they appeared together in theatre, film and television. The duo headlined the radio series "The Marriage" (1953-1954), depicting the difficulties of a professional woman in transitioning to the roles of housewife and mother. The duo also appeared in a television adaptation of the radio series, but it only lasted for 8 episodes.
Cronyn acting career mostly included supporting roles, but he found himself in the spotlight for the role of Joe Finley in the science fiction film "Cocoon". It became a surprise box office hit, and Cronyn was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Actor. The award was instead won by a much younger actor, Michael J. Fox (1961-).
Cronyn returned to the role of Joe Finley in the sequel "Cocoon: The Return" (1988). While less successful than its predecessor, Cronyn's role was well-received. He was again nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Actor, but again lost to a younger actor. The award was won by Tom Hanks (1956-).
Jessica Tandy died in 1994, and the widowed Cronyn married writer Susan Cooper in 1996. Cronyn had one of his last prominent roles in the film "Marvin's Room" (1996). He played the incapacitated and bed-ridden Marvin Wakefield, who has to be taken care of by his adult daughters. The cast of the film was collectively nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
Cronyn's last film role was the role of con-artist Sam Clausner in the television film "Off Season" (2001). Cronyn died in 2003 from prostate cancer. He was 91-years-old.- Verna Hillie was born on 5 May 1914 in Hancock, Michigan, USA. She was an actress, known for The Star Packer (1934), I've Been Around (1935) and Romance in the Rain (1934). She was married to Dick Linkroum and Frank Gill Jr.. She died on 6 October 1997 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
- Writer
- Producer
- Director
Robert Vincent O'Neil was born on 15 September 1930 in Oakland, California. He was a writer and producer, known for Angel (1983), Lady Blue (1985) and Easy Rider (1969). He died on 12 March 2022 in Fairfield, California, USA.- Loring Smith was born on 18 November 1890 in Stratford, Connecticut, USA. He was an actor, known for Shadow of the Thin Man (1941), Close-Up (1948) and Pat and Mike (1952). He was married to Natalie Sawyer. He died on 8 July 1981 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
- James Kallstrom was born on 6 May 1943 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. He was married to Susan Auer. He died on 3 July 2021 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Ed Bryce was born on 24 September 1921 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Tom Corbett, Space Cadet (1950), Decoy (1957) and Suspicion (1957). He was married to Dorothy Bryce. He died on 6 December 1999 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.- Hollie Haines Knowlton was the wife of Bill "Jess" Knowlton, the CSX engineer who, along with conductor Terry L. Forson, chased down CSX #8888. The movie Unstoppable was loosely based on this incident, and Denzel Washington's character was based on Jess Knowlton.
Jess Knowlton worked closely with producer Mimi Rogers to bring the story to film, but Hollie Knowlton died during production. The film is dedicated in part to her memory. - Suzanne Fuller was born on 30 April 1939 in Fulham, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for She Stoops to Conquer (1956), The Tell-Tale Heart (1960) and Scotland Yard (1960). She was married to Keir Dullea and Peter Coe. She died on 5 January 1998 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
- Cyril Gardiner was born on 14 January 1897 in Pimlico, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Designing Women (1934), Crook's Tour (1940) and The Last Voyage of Captain Grant (1938). He died in 1973 in Fairfield, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Violinist, composer, songwriter ("From the Bottom of My Heart"), and author, educated at the Bologna Conservatory. He won a national violin contest in Italy, came to the United States in 1937, and performed in concerts at Town Hall, New York and throughout the United States. He also had a local television program in Roanoke, Virginia. Joining ASCAP in 1959, he collaborated musically with Danny Di Minno, and his other popular-song compositions include "Roma Di Notte", "Violins Playing Pianissimo", and "Still in Love". His classical works include "The Cool Seagull".- Animation Department
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James Tyer was born on 7 February 1904 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA. He was a director and writer, known for Fritz the Cat (1972), A Little Bird Told Me (1934) and Grandfather's Clock (1934). He was married to Margaret Lee. He died on 23 March 1976 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.- Neva Peoples was born on 1 October 1914 in San Francisco, California, USA. She was an actress, known for The Duke Is Tops (1938), Mantan Messes Up (1946) and Gang Smashers (1938). She died on 3 April 1995 in Fairfield, California, USA.
- Producer
- Director
- Actor
William O. Harbach was born on 12 October 1919 in Yonkers, New York, USA. He was a producer and director, known for The Julie Andrews Hour (1972), Gypsy in My Soul (1976) and The Hollywood Palace (1964). He was married to Barbara Schmid Vought, Fay Caulkins Palmer and Laurie Douglas. He died on 18 December 2017 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.- Production Designer
- Art Director
Richard Bianchi was born on 14 May 1928 in Somerville, Maine, USA. He was a production designer and art director, known for The Equalizer (1985), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) and Law & Order (1990). He was married to Maeve McGuire. He died on 30 June 2012 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.- Barrie Oliver was born on 12 January 1899 in Mississippi, USA. He was an actor, known for The Midnight Patrol (1932), Big Business (1930) and The Musical Beauty Shop (1930). He died on 24 July 1991 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
- Writer
- Additional Crew
William C. Anderson was born on 7 May 1920 in La Junta, Colorado, USA. He was a writer, known for Bat*21 (1988), 12 O'Clock High (1964) and Hurricane (1974). He was married to Dortha Power. He died on 16 May 2003 in Fairfield, California, USA.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Fay Marbe was born on 4 February 1899 in Manhattan, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Dorine und der Zufall (1928), The Very Idea (1920) and Her Indiscretion (1927). She died on 2 June 1986 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.- Joe Nuxhall was born on 30 July 1928 in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. He was married to Donzetta Nuxhall. He died on 15 November 2007 in Fairfield, Ohio, USA.
- Mary Beth Sikorski was born on 14 August 1947 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Columbo (1971). She died on 11 September 2003 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
- Donald Warfield was born on 25 August 1944 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), The Doctors (1963) and Love of Life (1951). He was married to Laura Warfield. He died on 18 November 2017 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
- The daughter of Benjamin Collins and Lillie Smith, she spent most of her early life in New York City. According to the Los Angles Times (April 17, 1921),May Collins started out very young as a member of Mrs. August Belmont's dramatic society in New York City. While there she earned several prizes for acting. She was cast in the stage play "The Betrothal." Later she joined William A. Brady's forces, and played in Owen Davis melodramas.' "The sort you know," laughed Miss May Collins, "where you say: 'You're not the man I married! Get out of the room before I shoot! But gawd, how I love you!'" She also had a part with Grace George in "She Would and She Did." Collins was rumored to be engaged to Charlie Chaplin, but later married Edmund Thomas in 1930. She lost one son to Polio in 1939. She continued to act on stage in Australia and New York City. She was also in the stage play "Kiss and Tell," which included Kirk Douglas and Joan Caulfield. She worked "seriously" with the March of Dimes, according to the Bridgeport Sunday Herald, (May 17, 1953).
- Additional Crew
Marjorie Korn Osterman was born on 23 August 1917 in New York, New York, USA. Marjorie Korn is known for Execution of Justice (1999). Marjorie Korn was married to Lester Osterman. Marjorie Korn died on 29 January 2010 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Composer, songwriter ("Teacher's Pet", "The Night Has A Thousand Eyes"), pianist and arranger, educated at Brooklyn College, he studied with Tobias Westlin and Max Friedman. During WW II, he served with the US Army, and later composed a number of title songs for films. He wrote songs for the Broadway revue "Star and Garter", and the score for the stage presentation "Gay New Orleans" for the 1940 New York World's Fair.
Joining ASCAP in 1941, his chief musical collaborators were Allan Roberts and Buddy Bernier. His other song compositions include "Chatterbox", "Don't Let Julia Fool Ya", "Ain'cha Got No Romance?", "A Little Boy and A Little Girl", "I Can't Change My Heart", "It Wouldn't Be Love", "I Touched a Star", "That's Right, You're Wrong", and "Gay New Orleans".- Lorraine Huling was born on 19 January 1897 in Whitman County, Washington, USA. She was an actress, known for King Lear (1916), The Fall of a Nation (1916) and Fifty Years After Appomattox (1915). She was married to Richard Field Maynard. She died on 15 November 1971 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
- Writer
- Producer
Frank Taubes was born on 3 February 1924. He was a writer and producer, known for The Mask (1961). He died on 7 November 2003 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.- Director
- Producer
Philip A. Melillo was born on 26 September 1926 in the USA. Philip A. was a director and producer, known for Nude in Charcoal (1961). Philip A. died on 2 July 2010 in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, USA.- Additional Crew
- Art Department
- Stunts
W. Scott Milbrandt was born on 11 December 1959 in the USA. He is known for Nite Tales: The Movie (2008), Sensored (2009) and Brain Dead (2007). He died on 27 March 2008 in Fairfield, California, USA.- Henry Hazlitt was born on 28 November 1894 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was married to Frances S. Kanes. He died on 9 July 1993 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
- Kenneth A. Schechter was born on 31 January 1930 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Sue Finch. He died on 11 December 2013 in Fairfield, California, USA.
- Suzanne Wright was born on 16 December 1946 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. She was a producer, known for Autism Every Day (2006) and American Graduate Day 2015 (2015). She was married to Bob Wright. She died on 29 July 2016 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
- Robert Braun was born on 11 July 1928 in Vienna, Austria. He was married to Nancy. He died on 26 December 2023 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Christopher Maclaine was born on 27 July 1923 in Cobb, Oklahoma, USA. He was a director and actor, known for The Man Who Invented Gold (1957), The End (1953) and Beat (1958). He died on 6 April 1975 in Fairfield, California, USA.- Condon was one of the original five staff announcers at KNXT in 1951. He was the opening voice for KNXT's "The Big News," which was the first 45-minute long television news broadcast in the nation, introduced in 1961 (and also the launchpad for L.A. newscaster Jerry Dunphy). When "The Big News" eventually gave way to regular hour long news broadcasts at 5 and 6 p.m., Condon was often the introductory voice for these broadcasts; toward the end of his career, in the mid-1980s, his was almost the sole voice heard kicking off the KCBS News on any given night.
- Soundtrack
Composer, songwriter ("No Man Is an Island", "High on a Windy Hill"), author, conductor pianist and publisher educated at McGill Conservatory with Gardner and Hungerford. He began his musical career as a film-theatre pianist in Montreal, and then joined the Meyer Davis orchestra, eventually leading his own orchestra on Montreal radio programs. Coming to New York in 1938, he was a vaudeville and night club accompanist and also a vocal coach. By 1940 he was a staff writer and music publisher, co-founding the Kramer-Whitney, Inc. publishing firm in 1947. He was a council member on AGAC and founded the Bedside Network at the Veterans Hospital Radio & Television Guild, and served as its president. Joining ASCAP in 1942 (he was an ASCAP director between 1955 and 1959), his other popular-song compositions include "It All Comes Back To Me Now", "It's Love Love Love", "Candy", "Comme-ci, Comme-ca", "That's the Beginning of the End", "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens", "Money Is the Root of All Evil", "Love Somebody", "Dangerous Dan McGrew", "You'll Never Get Away", "Far Away Places", "My Sister and I", "Summer Rain", "I Only Saw Him Once", "Story of My Life", and "No Other Arms, No Other Lips".- Transportation Department
William LaBorde was born on 20 August 1946 in Crosby, Minnesota, USA. He is known for Beautiful Girls (1996). He was married to Julie Gordon. He died on 2 September 2022 in Fairfield Township, Minnesota, USA.- Barrie Damson was born on 29 January 1936 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. Barrie was married to Joan Selig. Barrie died on 20 October 2022 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Director
Drew Eberson was born on 29 February 1904 in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Drew was an assistant director and director, known for The Overland Express (1938), Husband's Holiday (1935) and High, Wide and Hansom (1935). Drew was married to Peggy Dayle Latta and Frances Glendenning Bayes. Drew died on 8 July 1989 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.- Jeanne Davis Glynn was born on 13 April 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She was a writer, known for Search for Tomorrow (1951), General Hospital (1963) and Guiding Light (1952). She was married to Malachy Glynn. She died on 8 June 2007 in New Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Bob Dixon was born on 8 April 1911 in Connecticut, USA. He was an actor, known for Drama 61-67 (1961), Screen Directors Playhouse (1955) and The Phil Silvers Show (1955). He was married to Jane Allen. He died on 22 August 1998 in Bethel, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA.- Actress
Mary Witkowski was born on 16 April 1955 in Lincoln Park, Michigan, USA. She was an actress. She died on 22 April 2023 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.- Jean Galeron was born in 1895 in France. He was an actor, known for Paris (1926). He died on 20 February 1961 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
- Raymond Baldwin was born on 31 August 1893 in Rye, New York, USA. He was married to Edith Lindholm. He died on 4 October 1986 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
- Jim Dunlop Sr. was born on 5 July 1936 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was married to Linda and Bernice. He died on 6 February 2019 in Fairfield, California, USA.
- Darrell Johnson was born on 25 August 1928 in Horace, Nebraska, USA. He died on 3 May 2004 in Fairfield, California, USA.
- Charlie Karp was born on 15 April 1953. He is known for Enquiring Minds: The Untold Story of the Man Behind the National Enquirer (2014) and New England Music Hall of Fame (2019). He died on 10 March 2019 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.