Mirisch, who served four terms as […]
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LOS ANGELES — Walter Mirisch, the legendary independent-minded producer and the only person to receive the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences’ Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, the Irving G. Thalberg Award and an Oscar for best picture, died here February 24. He was 101.
TENNESSEE — Tom Whitlock, an Academy Award- and Golden Globe-winning songwriter died February 17 following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, according to reports.
Whitlock was best known for “Take My Breath Away” and “Danger Zone.” which were both featured in the 1986 movie “Top Gun.” The former won an Academy Award and a […] BRIDEPORT, CONN. — Composer Gerald Fried, who won an Emmy for his work on the landmark miniseries “Roots” and who worked on 1960s scores, from “Star Trek” to “Gilligan’s Island,” died of pneumonia Feb. 17 at St. Vincent’s Hospital here. He was 95.
MSTies know his work in episodes 618- HIGH SCHOOL […] George P. Wilbur, an actor and stuntman, who is best known for his portrayal of Michael Myers in several installments of the “Halloween” film franchise. He was 81.
Early in his career, as a “walker man,” he did stunts for the movie in episode 811 – PARTS: THE CLONUS HORROR. MSN has a […] Orlando, Fla. — Ginger Stanley Hallowell died Jan. She was 91.
She was a strong swimmer and is known for her roles in underwater scenes, including as Lori Nelson’s stunt-double in the movie in episode 801- REVENGE OF THE CREATURE. You can find an obituary here. Thanks to Paul for […] |
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