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- Music Artist
- Music Department
- Actor
Richard Wayne Penniman, better known as Little Richard, the self-proclaimed "Architect of Rock 'n' Roll", traveled in his early days with the legendary vaudeville star Spencer "Snake" Anthony. One of Richard's early bands had the young, then unknown singer James Brown (the Godfather of Soul), a fourteen-year-old keyboardist named Billy Preston, and the famous and legendary rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix. His first recording session took place at WGST in Atlanta, Georgia, USA; he was backed by a local band led by Billy Wright. This session produced a local hit called "Every Hour" which enjoyed heavy airplay on Atlanta's WERD radio station which was the first completely Black-owned radio station in the United States. Little Richard was backed up by his idol Billy Wright, once referred to him as the most fantastic entertainer he had ever seen. Indeed, it was Wright who used a brand of makeup called Pancake 31.
Little Richard admitted to copying Wright's penchant for heavy makeup and wild stage theatrics. With a public persona and personal life marked by sexual ambiguity, he would make his mark with later hits such as the suggestive "Tutti Frutti" and "Good Golly Miss Molly". Unbeknownst to many fans, Richard overcame a debilitating drug habit and eventually became an ordained minister. Beginning in the 1980s, he saw a resurgence in his popularity as he acquired small acting roles where he impressed fans, old and new, with his unique comedic timing. As versatile and ageless as ever, Little Richard continues to delight fans the world over with his extraordinary stage presence and flamboyant antics. Now inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the American Songwriters Hall of Fame, he remains one of the most popular entertainers in the world.- Geno Silva was born on 20 January 1948 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. He was an actor, known for A Man Apart (2003), 1941 (1979) and Scarface (1983). He was married to Pamela Phillips. He died on 9 May 2020 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Brooks Douglass was born on 28 September 1963 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Heaven's Rain (2011) and The Amendment (2018). He was married to Julea Posey, Mallory Lee Roberts and Dana Jeanine McClendon. He died on 9 May 2020 in Plano, Texas, USA.- Arthur Dignam was born on 9 September 1939 in Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor, known for Australia (2008), Moulin Rouge! (2001) and The Duellists (1977). He was married to Bobbie Gledhill. He died on 9 May 2020 in Sydney, Australia.
- Fred Tokars was born on 23 April 1953 in Buffalo, New York, USA. He died on 9 May 2020 in Pennsylvania, USA.
- Producer
- Production Manager
- Additional Crew
Ron Ziskin was born on 28 April 1951 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and production manager, known for American Gladiators (1989), Beyond Reality (1991) and Futuresport (1998). He was married to Diane Wedner. He died on 9 May 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Bear Vasquez was born on 5 September 1962 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2011), Living Thru the Lens (2015) and Tosh.0 (2009). He died on 9 May 2020 in Mariposa, California, USA.- Sonia Williams was born in 1926 in Richmond, Surrey, England, UK. She was an actress, known for BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950), Escapade (1955) and Out of True (1951). She was married to Nigel Stock. She died on 9 May 2020 in Wadhurst, East Sussex, England, UK.
- Actor
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Don Fiorvento was born on 22 July 1968 in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He was an actor and producer, known for Driveways (2019), Sweet Amerika (2008) and The Fusion Generation (2019). He died on 9 May 2020 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada.- Sound Department
John Riordan was born on 7 October 1927 in Jerome, Arizona, USA. He is known for Logan's Run (1976), Child's Play (1988) and The Ice Pirates (1984). He died on 9 May 2020 in Simi Valley, California, USA.- Wenona Little Heart was born on 5 September 1955 in the USA. She was an actress, known for POWW: Powerful Women of Wrestling (1987) and WWF on MSG Network (1973). She died on 9 May 2020 in the USA.
- Writer
- Actress
- Music Department
Kristina Lugn was born on 14 November 1948 in Skövde, Västra Götalands län, Sweden. She was a writer and actress, known for 1985 - Vad hände katten i råttans år? (1985), Titta en älg (2000) and Graven (2004). She was married to Bengt Herulf and Bror-Ivan Johansson. She died on 9 May 2020 in Stockholm, Sweden.- Producer
- Production Manager
- Actor
Mark Ruse was a producer and production manager, known for Kath & Kim (2002), The Games (1998) and Fast Forward (1989). He died on 9 May 2020 in Australia.- Carlos José was born on 22 September 1934 in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. He was an actor, known for As Testemunhas Não Condenam (1962) and Programa Silvio Santos (1997). He was married to Vera Goulart and Maria D'Ajuda. He died on 9 May 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Timo Honkela was born on 4 August 1962 in Finland. He died on 9 May 2020 in Finland.
- Sherry Beilinson was born on 30 August 1948 in Miami, Florida, USA. Sherry was a producer, known for Code 33 (2005) and Miami Manhunt (2008). Sherry died on 9 May 2020 in Miami Beach, Florida, USA.
- Actor
- Producer
Simon Forbes was born on 16 September 1949 in the UK. He was an actor and producer, known for The Hairdresser (2004), Tricky Business (2012) and Motormouth (1988). He was married to Jana Staub. He died on 9 May 2020 in the UK.- Attila Fülöp was born on 2 July 1942 in Szombathely, Hungary. He was an actor, known for Musical TV Theater (1970) and Esti showder (1999). He died on 9 May 2020 in Budapest, Hungary.
- Additional Crew
Hannu Soikkanen was born on 4 August 1930 in Kuusankoski, Finland. He is known for The Quality of Life (1976), Julma maa (2018) and Sodan ja rauhan miehet (1978). He died on 9 May 2020.- Michael McDonald was born on 29 April 1964 in Springfield, Ohio, USA. He died on 9 May 2020 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA.