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George Holmes' story is a great example of the various phases that an actor could go whenever they can go into acting. He got further than most but he never quite broke through into stardom. He tried his hand at various occupations including ice skating, wrestling, acting, and stand-in work which helped him shape one of the more unique careers an actor could have.
When he started in the 1930s, Holmes was an ice skater and he used this to enter into films through the early Sonja Henie movies. Like many actors, he fell in love with the process and with his good looks he was eventually awarded a contract by the studio. He was put into several films including some leading roles including a Charlie Chan film and one of the Falcon films. The trouble is that Holmes was never too comfortable delivering dialog and he was eventually dropped by the studios. For Holmes, talking roles were very sporadic and didn't pay the bills. The muscular Holmes decided to even appear as a wrestler for local California acting matches to supplement his income.
By the 1950s, Holmes career was at a standstill with his last role of consequence being a credited role as one of the rival ranchers in an episode of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. It was then where Holmes found himself at a crossroads in his career. He eventually decided to start seeking work as an extra and as a stand-in. This turned Holmes career around because it enabled him to work steady because when he wasn't working with an actor as their stand-in, he managed to appear in countless television shows and movies in the 1960s and 1970s. It was the perfect job for Holmes and he would constantly play jokes on his fellow extras including shoving a block of ice on somebody while filming a shower scene.
By the start of the 1980s, Holmes really started to slow down and his dramatic change in appearance led to less work. He eventually retired by the 1980s and eventually succumbed to various health issues. George Holmes' life and his career is the very personification of what happens in the various stages of an actor's life but through his perseverance, he was able to leave behind a lasting legacy through his contributions to the film and television industry.- Music Department
- Composer
- Art Department
Sonia Wisgo was born on 21 August 1975 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, USA. She is a composer, known for Vipers (2008), Son of the Dragon (2006) and Webs (2003).- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Michael James Kacey was born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Daybreak (2001), In the Public Interest and The Horribly Slow Murderer with the Extremely Inefficient Weapon (2008).- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Production Manager
- Actor
Sidney Algier was born on 5 December 1889 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an assistant director and production manager, known for A Light Woman (1920), Wild Horse (1931) and The Intruder (1933). He was married to Wava Roberts. He died on 24 April 1945 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Eleanor P. Schira was born on November 9, 1925 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, USA. She is the daughter of the late Claudio and Rose (Guido) Delmonte. She was a student graduate of Shamokin High School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, baking and making ceramics. She was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, West Reading. She passed away at the age of 81 on February 27, 2007 in West Reading, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Edward H. Robins was born on 15 October 1880 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Exclusive (1937), Meet the Missus (1937) and It Happened in Paris (1935). He was married to Reina Bond (actress). He died on 27 July 1955 in Paramus, New Jersey, USA.
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Rick Weinhoffer was born on 27 September 1954 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and assistant director, known for The War Effort (2003).- Jake Daubert was born on 7 April 1884 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, USA. He died on 9 October 1924 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Editor
- Editorial Department
Freddy Allen grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania. Since his childhood he has dreamed of making movie magic. Alien, Halloween and the creations of Ray Harryhausen made an impact on young Freddy that would not soon be forgotten. His Dad taught him how to build play sets for his action figures from foam, toothpicks and a little imagination. He built forts and designed battlefield layouts with painted battle worn armies leaving no detail untouched. After high school graduation Freddy had no idea of how to make his dream a reality; so he began his lifetime journey taking on any job or project he felt would further enhance his skills in his goal to make it to Hollywood.
After doing a four-year tour in the United States Air Force, he started taking classes at Texas State Technical College and earned an Associates Degree in Digital Imaging and Design Technology. He began working at the local CBS station and quickly moved up the ranks to director but this still was not quite the satisfaction Freddy was looking for. It was not until he enrolled at The Art Institute of Phoenix that he realized he could finally achieve his lifetime goals. Here he had the pleasure of having David Stipes as an instructor who worked on some of Freddy's most memorable childhood shows such as Creepshow, V and The Darkroom series. Under the mentorship of Stipes, Freddy soon excelled past his peers and began writing, directing and producing his first short film. He also became popular with the local bands for being able to deliver professional quality music videos on a minimal budget; this in-turn earned him an opportunity to work alongside his peers and earned him his first IMDb credit for visual effects.
Since graduating from AiPX with a Bachelors Degree in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Freddy has established Fallen Film and currently resides in Long Beach, California to continue with his love of movie magic.- Additional Crew
Jim Hartman was born on 17 June 1972 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, USA. He is known for I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia (2003).