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Amiable and handsome James Garner had obtained success in both films and television, often playing variations of the charming anti-hero/con-man persona he first developed in Maverick, the offbeat western TV series that shot him to stardom in the late 1950s.
James Garner was born James Scott Bumgarner in Norman, Oklahoma, to Mildred Scott (Meek) and Weldon Warren Bumgarner, a carpet layer. He dropped out of high school at 16 to join the Merchant Marines. He worked in a variety of jobs and received 2 Purple Hearts when he was wounded twice during the Korean War. He had his first chance to act when a friend got him a non-speaking role in the Broadway stage play "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial (1954)". Part of his work was to read lines to the lead actors and he began to learn the craft of acting. This play led to small television roles, television commercials and eventually a contract with Warner Brothers. Director David Butler saw something in Garner and gave him all the attention he needed when he appeared in The Girl He Left Behind (1956). After co-starring in a handful of films during 1956-57, Warner Brothers gave Garner a co-starring role in the the western series Maverick (1957). Originally planned to alternate between Bart Maverick (Jack Kelly) and Bret Maverick (Garner), the show quickly turned into the Bret Maverick Show. As Maverick, Garner was cool, good-natured, likable and always ready to use his wits to get him in or out of trouble. The series was highly successful, and Garner continued in it into 1960 when he left the series in a dispute over money.
In the early 1960s Garner returned to films, often playing the same type of character he had played on "Maverick". His successful films included The Thrill of It All (1963), Move Over, Darling (1963), The Great Escape (1963) and The Americanization of Emily (1964). After that, his career wandered and when he appeared in the automobile racing movie Grand Prix (1966), he got the bug to race professionally. Soon, this ambition turned to supporting a racing team, not unlike what Paul Newman would do in later years.
Garner found great success in the western comedy Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969). He tried to repeat his success with a sequel, Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971), but it wasn't up to the standards of the first one. After 11 years off the small screen, Garner returned to television in a role not unlike that in Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969). The show was Nichols (1971) and he played the sheriff who would try to solve all problems with his wits and without gun play. When the show was canceled, Garner took the news by having Nichols shot dead, never to return in a sequel. In 1974 he got the role for which he will probably be best remembered, as wry private eye Jim Rockford in the classic The Rockford Files (1974). This became his second major television hit, with Noah Beery Jr. and Stuart Margolin, and in 1977 he won an Emmy for his portrayal. However, a combination of injuries and the discovery that Universal Pictures' "creative bookkeeping" would not give him any of the huge profits the show generated soon soured him and the show ended in 1980. In the 1980s Garner appeared in few movies, but the ones he did make were darker than the likable Garner of old. These included Tank (1984) and Murphy's Romance (1985). For the latter, he was nominated for both the Academy Award and a Golden Globe. Returning to the western mode, he co-starred with the young Bruce Willis in Sunset (1988), a mythical story of Wyatt Earp, Tom Mix and 1920s Hollywood.
In the 1990s Garner received rave reviews for his role in the acclaimed television movie about corporate greed, Barbarians at the Gate (1993). After that he appeared in the theatrical remake of his old television series, Maverick (1994), opposite Mel Gibson. Most of his appearances after that were in numerous TV movies based upon The Rockford Files (1974). His most recent films were My Fellow Americans (1996) and Space Cowboys (2000) .- Actress
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Candy Clark was born on 20 June 1947 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. She is an actress, known for American Graffiti (1973), The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) and Blue Thunder (1983). She was previously married to Jeff Wald and Marjoe Gortner.- Actress
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Milena Govich is a director, actor, and musician who has helmed many episodes of TV, including The Equalizer (2021), Chicago Med (2015), FBI: Most Wanted (2020), Chicago Fire (2012), among others. She also served as Co-EP/Producing Director on Dick Wolf's CBS series FBI (2018), and is attached to direct two pilots in development. Milena was one of eight filmmakers selected for AFI's prestigious Directing Workshop for Women, as well as the exclusive Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors Program. Her short film and TV series proof-of-concept called Unspeakable, starring Laura Vandervoort and Jeff Kober, had its World Premiere at SXSW and won Best Episodic at Seattle International Film Festival and Best Pilot at SoHo International Film Festival. Her short film Temporary (2017) has played all over the country, winning Best Narrative Short at Anthem Film Festival, Best Dark Comedy at Atlanta ShortsFest, and the Director's Choice Award at Sedona International Film Festival.
As an actor, Milena has appeared in close to 100 episodes of television. She first gained national attention in CBS's Love Monkey (2006), then as the prostitute/con-artist Candy on three seasons of Rescue Me (2004) (Denis Leary/FX). She also starred in the Dick Wolf series Conviction (2006), which led to her role as the first and only female detective on the Emmy-winning series Law & Order (1990). She has been featured or recurred on numerous other shows: K-Ville (2007) (Fox); The Defenders (2010) (CBS); Make It or Break It (2009) (ABC Family); and as Lori Stevens on the MTV drama Finding Carter (2014). Milena has also appeared in several movies, including Sordid Things (2009); A Novel Romance (2011), starring opposite Steve Guttenberg; Pass the Light (2015); #Lucky Number (2015), starring opposite Method Man; and the features Closure (2018), Be the Light (2020), and The Cleaner (2021).
A native of Norman, Oklahoma, Milena was valedictorian of her high school before completing a double major in vocal performance and pre-med, with minors in dance and violin at the University of Central Oklahoma, also graduating valedictorian. Soon after, she capitalized on her classical ballet training to appear on Broadway in the Sam Mendes/Rob Marshall production of 'Cabaret' at Studio 54. She began in the role of Lulu, featuring her singing, dancing, and playing violin, and was the understudy and eventual replacement for the lead role, Sally Bowles. Milena also danced on Broadway in the musical revival of 'The Boys From Syracuse' (choreographed by Tony winner Rob Ashford), and the Beach Boys musical 'Good Vibrations.' She starred as Millie in the first regional production of 'Thoroughly Modern Millie,' and starred in the title role of 'Sweet Charity' at the Lyric Theatre in NYC.
Milena resides in Los Angeles and is actively developing TV/film projects with her husband and producing partner, writer David Cornue.
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Nyambi Nyambi was born on 26 April 1979 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The Good Fight (2017), Mike & Molly (2010) and American Koko (2017).- Actor
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Owen Patrick Joyner is best known for his role as Alex in Netflix hit series "Julie and the Phantoms", a Kenny Ortega production. Owen Patrick Joyner was born July 19, 2000 in Oklahoma. Owen began acting on stage at a young age and landed his first television project: Nickelodeon's "100 Things To Do Before High School" as Christian 'Crispo' Powers. "100 Things To Do Before High School" was created and produced by Scott Fellows. Owen has appeared in hit shows like the "Thundermans", "It's On" (pilot). "Nickelodeon's Ho Ho Holiday" and the feature film "The Veil" directed by Jeff Goldberg. Owen's project preceding "Julie and the phantoms" was Nickelodeon's "Knight Squad" were Owen plays the lead role of Arc, the head of his four-member team navigating their way through Knight School. "Knight Squad" was created by Sean William Cunningham, Marc Dworkin and directed by Trevor Kirschner.- Actress
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Hoda Kotb was born on 9 August 1964 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Marry Me (2022), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) and Today (1952). She was previously married to Burzis Kanga.- Writer
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Eric Heisserer was born in 1970 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Arrival (2016), Bird Box (2018) and Hours (2013). He has been married to Christine Boylan since 23 October 2010.- Jack Garner was born on 19 September 1926 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for My Fellow Americans (1996), The Rockford Files (1974) and The Rousters (1983). He was married to Elizabeth J. Ludwick. He died on 13 September 2011 in Rancho Mirage, California, USA.
- Nim Chimpsky was born on 19 November 1973 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. He died on 10 March 2000 in Texas, USA.
- Cody Deal made his Hollywood debut by starring in the the Syfy Original Movie, Almighty Thor (2011), opposite Richard Grieco and Patricia Velasquez. Cody grew up in Sedan, Kansas (pop. 1,000) and worked on a local ranch every summer bucking hay to help support his family starting in the 6th-grade through his senior year in high school. He graduated Valedictorian of his class, as well as Senior Class President, and 1st-Team All-State shooting Forward averaging 20.4 points per game. He dreamt of playing professional sports, but his aspirations were cut short when he injured his hand and forearm in two different sport-related injuries. His aspirations turned to acting, heading to Las Vegas for a brief stint, and working with acting coach Gerald Gordon (who also coached Oscar-winner Adrien Brody. With a month of acting training, he traveled to Los Angeles to audition for the title role in Marvel's Thor (2011). It was literally his first audition in LA. Three months later, he packed his bags and moved to Los Angeles from Vegas. 18 months later he would book his first starring role as the same character, but in the film Almighty Thor (2011). He has since studied with Ivana Chubbuck, Sharon Chatten, and Janet Alhanti. Cody is also Osage, a historic tribe of Native American people. Today there are as few as 13,000 Osage, Deal and his family being amongst them.
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Wayne Coyne was born on January 13, 1961 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. Coyne formed The Flaming Lips in 1983 and is the lead singer, guitarist, theremin player and songwriter for The Flaming Lips. He directed the low budget film Christmas on Mars (2008), and has guest starred on many shows including Portlandia (2011). He has been married to Michelle Martin-Coyne since February 4, 1989.- Producer
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Shaeffer Holt was born on 29 April 1985 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Ridiculousness (2011), Deliciousness (2020) and Messyness (2021).- Production Manager
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- Editor
Emily Matthews was born on 20 July 1991 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. Emily is a production manager and editor, known for Project Power (2020), The Adam Project (2022) and Red Notice (2021).- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Jesse Ed Davis was born on 21 September 1944 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. He is known for Incident at Oglala (1992), Scrapple (1998) and Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World (2017). He was married to Kelly Davis. He died on 22 June 1988 in Venice, California, USA.- Writer
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Russell Barrett was born on 21 February 1975 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. He is a writer and director, known for The Maze Runner (2014), Outer Space Astronauts (2009) and I Heart Huckabees (2004).- Director
- Actor
David Salle was born on 28 September 1952 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. He is a director and actor, known for Search and Destroy (1995), The Red Tapes (1977) and A New Spirit in Painting: 6 Painters of the 1980's (1984).- Director
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- Producer
Originally from Norman, Oklahoma, John always had an immense drive and ability to expand his creative boundaries. Before starting his MFA in Film and Television Production at USC's School of Cinematic Arts, John received a BA from UCLA in Theater directing and play writing with a minor in Film, Television, and Digital Media. In 2013 John wrote and directed a short horror film, "Dembanger", for the USC Media Institute for Social Change. The short received positive reviews and later became the inspiration for his first feature film "Initiation." In 2014 he directed "iLA" for Armani's Films of City Frames, premiering at TIFF. The same year, John directed the public service announcement "Post and Text Responsibly" for CBS2-KCAL9, receiving a Los Angeles Emmy nomination. In 2020, his feature debut, "Initiation," was selected to premiere at SXSW and Sitges, theatrically released domestically and worldwide in 2021 by XYZ Films, Saban Films and Lionsgate Entertainment.- Tony Michaels was born on 10 August 1916 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for I Love Lucy (1951), The Big Combo (1955) and Space Patrol (1950). He died on 10 October 1993 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Adam Clinton was born on 19 June 1974 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for I Heart Huckabees (2004), Flames of Rage: The Legend of Bobby Jimmerson (1994) and Outer Space Astronauts (2009).- Special Effects
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- Production Designer
One of the world's most celebrated illusionists, Rob Lake's mindblowing illusions have dazzled and entertained millions across network television, in Times Square, on the Vegas strip, Atlantic City, Atlantis Bahamas, and before sold-out audiences in casinos, arenas, and theatres worldwide. Rob was a 2018 quarter-finalist on NBC's America's got Talent. His astonishing original illusions are uniquely presented as awe-inspiring storytelling on the grandest scale. Named "The Top Illusionist in the World" by Caesars Entertainment, the world's largest gaming organization, Rob is internationally renowned for his mesmerizing and award-winning illusion spectacular. In 2008, Rob became the youngest magician in history to receive the holy grail of the magic world - The Merlin Award - as 'International Stage Magician of the Year.' This award is magic's highest honor and the industry equivalent of an Oscar. Rob has also served as magic consultant for network TV series, feature films, world famous theme parks, and has created illusions for today's most famous magicians. Rob's magical effects can be seen in numerous theatrical productions across the globe including the hit musicals The Phantom of the Opera, and in over 1,000 productions of Disney's Beauty & the Beast. Over the last few years, Rob has headlined in venues around the world bringing his physics- and sometimes even death-defying illusions to audiences at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in the Bahamas, Harrah's Lake Tahoe. In his daily life, Rob dedicates his time, his support and his voice to a cause he holds near and dear to his heart - Animal Rescue. In fact, his own furry companion Roger, a Yorkie mutt, was once a rescue dog, and has become a popular part of his show, as well.- Producer
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Rocky Whitehead was born on May 17, 1956 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. He recently wrote a screenplay titled One Crazy Night (2022) that will go into production soon. He is also a producer and casting director, known for High on the Hog (2019), No Rest for the Wicked (2015) and others. He's also the director of three film festivals, one of which is The Wild Bunch Film Festival (TWBFF), and he's been married to Brenda Whitehead since June 17, 1997.- Richard Freeman was born on 28 November 1967 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. He is an editor, known for Thirtysomething (1987), Salvage 1 (1979) and Blue Thunder (1984).
- In November, 1973 Sandra Stevens (born Mary Ivonne Axelson) visited her mother noted playwright and author Mary McDougal Axelson in a Coral Gables Florida hospital where mother was a patient suffering from leukemia. Sandra made international headlines by severely beating her mother in the hospital bed and leaving. The mother died the next day from results of the beating. Sandra was charged with 2nd Degree murder and tried in 1975 - only to be found not guilty by reason of insanity. Mother Mary McDougal Axelson had written the play 'Life Begins' which Fox made into the blockbuster 1932 movie starring Loretta Young.
- Bob Bumpas was born on 19 February 1911 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for Ace in the Hole (1951). He was married to Martha Bumpas Gaylord. He died on 9 December 1959 in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Ashlee T. Madison was born on 27 February 1986 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. She was an actress, known for Lucy Is the Sunshine (2010). She died on 17 April 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.