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Was a French actor, theater manager and director. He was a student of Jacques Copeau. He was also a

Was a French actor, theater manager and director. He was a student of Jacques Copeau. He was also a major theater teacher. He trained a whole generation of French actors. Before Copeau returned to Paris in June 1920, Charles Dullin had already taken on students and was giving acting lessons at the Théâtre Antoine under the tutelage of Firmin Gémier, the actor who originated the role of Ubu in Alfred Jarry's Ubu roi. The small of group of students, among them Antonin Artaud, developed into the "Atelier", Dullin's workshop for young actors that would prove to have a lasting effect. With this small group of actors he eventually settled in the Théâtre Montmartre, renamed the Théâtre de l’Atelier where he would remain until the beginning of World War II.

Is an American actor, comedian and voice artist. Fleischer was born in Washington, D.C. and attended

Is an American actor, comedian and voice artist. Fleischer was born in Washington, D.C. and attended Southampton College of Long Island University. As a child, he is reported to have spent several summers at Kamp Kewanee in La Plume, Pennsylvania. He is known as the voices of both Roger Rabbit and Benny The Cab in Disney and Amblin Entertainment's 1988 live action/animated hybrid film Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Was a former Hollywood makeup artist renown as "the King of the Gorilla Men" for his prolific appear

Was a former Hollywood makeup artist renown as "the King of the Gorilla Men" for his prolific appearances in many Hollywood films whilst wearing a gorilla suit.Gemora arrived in California as a stowaway. He earned money doing portrait sketches outside of Universal Studios where his talents were discovered and put to work in the studio's theatrical makeup department.[1] When creating a gorilla suit Gemora found his 5'4"/163cm stature made him a natural to wear the suit himself beginning with The Leopard Lady in 1928.

Was an American character actor seen in many movies and TV shows, and at the time of his death may h

Was an American character actor seen in many movies and TV shows, and at the time of his death may have been the oldest living professional American actor. Lane appeared in many Frank Capra films, including Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Arsenic and Old Lace and It's a Wonderful Life.

Is an Emmy Award-winning American actor, comedian, and former cable talk show host.After having a su

Is an Emmy Award-winning American actor, comedian, and former cable talk show host.After having a supporting role in 1970's comedy, Catch-22, Grodin was cast in the lead role of the film The Heartbreak Kid, which was released in 1972 and gained Grodin recognition as a comedy actor. He subsequently appeared in several notable 1970s films, including the 1976 version of King Kong and the hit 1978 comedy, Heaven Can Wait. During this period, he frequently appeared on Broadway, and was also involved in producing several plays, including Thieves, which he also directed.

Is a Golden Globe Award-winning and Emmy-nominated American actor. He is perhaps best known for his

Is a Golden Globe Award-winning and Emmy-nominated American actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Chris Taylor in the Vietnam War drama Platoon, Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn in Major League, Charlie Crawford in the ABC sitcom Spin City and Charlie Harper in the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men.

Was an American radio comedian, best known for his work on the Amos 'n' Andy show with Freeman S. Go

Was an American radio comedian, best known for his work on the Amos 'n' Andy show with Freeman S. Gosden. Correll voiced the central character of Andy Brown, along with various supporting characters. His son, Charles Correll Jr. also went on to become an

Was an American character actor seen in many movies and TV shows, and at the time of his death may h

Was an American character actor seen in many movies and TV shows, and at the time of his death may have been the oldest living professional American actor.[2] Lane appeared in many Frank Capra films, including Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Arsenic and Old Lace and It's a Wonderful Life.

Was an English Academy Award-winning stage and film actor, screenwriter, producer and one-time direc

Was an English Academy Award-winning stage and film actor, screenwriter, producer and one-time director. He became an American citizen in 1950. While best known for his historical roles in films, he started his career as a remarkable stage actor. During a time when many serious stage actors despised the motion picture medium, seeing it only as a source of income, Laughton showed keen and serious interest in the pioneering possibilities of film, and later other media, such as radio, recordings, and TV, proving that quality work could be made available to audiences other than theatre-goers.

Charles Martinet was told by his friend that there was going to be an audition at a trade show in wh

Charles Martinet was told by his friend that there was going to be an audition at a trade show in which you "talk to people as a plumber". He went to the audition at the last minute as the casting directors were already putting away their equipment. Charles Martinet walked in and said, "Can I please read for this?"

Is an American actor, known for his portrayals of square-jawed tough guys and military types.He is w

Is an American actor, known for his portrayals of square-jawed tough guys and military types.He is well known among Star Trek fans for appearing on both Star Trek: The Original Series episode "The Way to Eden" and the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Little Green Men".

Was an American actor, comedian, director and drama teacher known for his comedic roles in movies, c

Was an American actor, comedian, director and drama teacher known for his comedic roles in movies, children's television, animated cartoons, and as a panelist on the game show Match Game.

Was an Academy Award-winning English comedy actor. Chaplin became one of the most famous actors as w

Was an Academy Award-winning English comedy actor. Chaplin became one of the most famous actors as well as a notable director, composer and musician in the early to mid Hollywood cinema era. He is considered to have been one of the finest mimes and clowns ever caught on film and has greatly influenced performers in this field.

Was an American actor.As young children, he and his brother were used as pawns in their mother's bit

Was an American actor.As young children, he and his brother were used as pawns in their mother's bitter divorce from Charlie Chaplin, during which a lot of the couple's "dirty linen" was aired in sensational -- and very public -- divorce hearings. Following the divorce, the young brothers were raised by their mother and maternal grandmother until the mid-1930s, when they began frequent visitations with Chaplin.

Was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 32 films between 1916 and 1954.

Was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 32 films between 1916 and 1954.

Was an American film actor who was one of the most notable film stars of the silent era.By 1925 he w

Was an American film actor who was one of the most notable film stars of the silent era.By 1925 he was MGM's most important male star, and his films were very profitable for the studio. He was cultivated as a romantic leading man, and his combination of good looks and flair for comedy won him many fans. He made a career out of playing wise-cracking young athletic types whose large egos hold them back until an attitude adjustment leads to success.

Mumy was born in San Gabriel, California, the son of Muriel Gertrude (née Gould) and Charles Will

Mumy was born in San Gabriel, California, the son of Muriel Gertrude (née Gould) and Charles William Mumy, Sr., a cattle rancher. He began his professional career at the age of six, and has worked on over 400 television episodes, 18 motion pictures, various commercials, and scores of voice over work, as well as working as a musician, songwriter, recording artist and writer.

Is an American character actor.Low achieved his biggest success as Maurice "Morrie" Kessler in the M

Is an American character actor.Low achieved his biggest success as Maurice "Morrie" Kessler in the Martin Scorsese film Goodfellas (1990). The character of Morrie is famous for his "Morrie's Wig Shop" commercial which is seen as comical, and that coupled with his penchant for pestering Jimmy Conway about money leads most of the characters to see him as a nuisance. Kessler's character is based on Martin Krugman.

He first made a name for himself in the late 1970s and early 1980s, performing several shows of raun

He first made a name for himself in the late 1970s and early 1980s, performing several shows of raunchy comedy a day at outdoor parks in New York City, most notably in Washington Square Park, where he competed for crowds with musicians, frisbee players, jugglers and other entertainers. Charlie was one of the only street performers able to 'fill the fountain' (an amphitheatre in a large circular fountain) in Washington Square Park.

Is an American comedian and actor most commonly known for his work with Mel Brooks, Jerry Lewis, and

Is an American comedian and actor most commonly known for his work with Mel Brooks, Jerry Lewis, and Dean Martin. Familiar from his many appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (from which he was eventually permanently banned by Carson himself,

An English actor who has played the role of Bradley Branning in the BBC soap opera EastEnders since

An English actor who has played the role of Bradley Branning in the BBC soap opera EastEnders since January 2006.Clements was born in Sidcup, London. Before joining EastEnders he was studying for his A-levels (which he finished in 2005) and working in the Waitrose supermarket in Bromley South. He attended Coopers Technology College in Chislehurst.Clements won the Best Newcomer award at the British Soap Awards in May 2006,[1] 'Best Newcomer' at the 2006 Inside Soap Awards,[2] 'Best Soap Newcomer' at the 2006 TV Quick and TV Choice Awards[3] and 'Most Popular Newcomer' at the National Television Awards on 31 October 2006,

Is a Canadian actor, perhaps best known as one of the stars of the LGBT horror series Dante's Cove.

Is a Canadian actor, perhaps best known as one of the stars of the LGBT horror series Dante's Cove. He has also worked as a producer, writer, and TV host. He was honoured by Out Magazine as one of the "Out 100" for Remarkable Contributions to Gay Culture in 2005. He is co-owner of Border2Border Entertainment.He then moved on to co-found the boy band group 4Now, which performed around Canada and the United States and opened for acts including Destiny's Child, Black Eyed Peas and P!nk. The band released two recordings and is currently on hiatus. 4Now was noted to be different from most boy bands of the period because they played their own instruments; Charlie played piano.

Was an English comedian, actor, writer and singer.Drake made his first appearance on stage at the ag

Was an English comedian, actor, writer and singer.Drake made his first appearance on stage at the age of eight, and after leaving school toured working men's clubs. After serving in the Royal Air Force during World War II, Drake turned professional and ma

Is an English actor. Discovered while clowning around in a shoe store by a production manager for th

Is an English actor. Discovered while clowning around in a shoe store by a production manager for the British Children's show Byker Grove, Charlie Hunnam was cast in his first role as the long locked child model Jason in three episodes of the show. His first major role came soon after as Nathan Maloney in the Channel 4 drama Queer as Folk (1999)

An American actor. He has appeared in many popular TV shows but his role is usually small. Charlie S

An American actor. He has appeared in many popular TV shows but his role is usually small. Charlie Stewart is most notably known for his role as Bob, in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. Stewart starred in Life With Bonnie with Bonnie Hunt, playing her son. He has also appeared in several commercials such as Leapfrog, Twister, and Toys R Us.