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- Richard Davies was born Dennis Wilfred Davies on January 25, 1926 in Dowlais, Wales.
In a television era unabashed at employing cultural and racial stereotypes for easy and often dubious humour, Richard Davies grew accustomed to finding himself typecast as irascible Welshmen perpetually bothered and bewildered by their English colleagues.
An accomplished character actor with a theatre background that included West End appearances and seasons at the Bristol Old Vic, he always managed to resist caricature and bring a flesh-and-blood reality to often undemanding roles.
He is best remembered as Mr Price, the sarcastic, long-suffering and world-weary science teacher in John Esmonde and Bob Larbey's Please Sir!, which, at its peak during its four-year run from 1968, attracted audiences of 20 million and spawned a 1971 film. Pitted against the puppy-dog enthusiasm of John Alderton's fresh-faced, newly graduated teacher, Davies provided a grittier perspective on the experience of teaching unruly students in a grimy inner-London suburb. His laconic, dyspeptic delivery regularly stole laughs and entire scenes from his fellow actors.
The son of a railway guard, born in the village of Dowlais in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, he began acting at school before going down the mines for a brief time. When war broke out, he enlisted in the military police and soon found himself seconded to the Combined Services Entertainment Unit.
Back on Civvy Street, he joined a touring theatre company and in 1947 made his West End debut in Little Lambs Eat Ivy at the Ambassadors Theatre. He spent the 1951-52 season touring Europe and South Africa with the Old Vic and in 1953 played the Welsh captain Fluellen in Henry V in Guildford.
That year also saw him return to the West End in Carrington VC at the Westminster Theatre. By then, he had made his first appearance in film (a bit part in 1951's The Lavender Hill Mob). At the end of the decade Davies was back in Bristol where he played Feste (Twelfth Night, 1957) and Grumio and Vincentio in The Taming of the Shrew (1959).
Although television increasingly came to dominate his career, in 1965 he appeared alongside Bob Monkhouse in Basil Ashmore's The Gulls at the Jeanetta Cochrane Theatre. Later theatre credits included Gwyn Thomas' The Keep (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, 1970) and several productions of Under Milk Wood, including Theatr Cymru's 25th anniversary revival (seen at London's Mayfair Theatre) in 1978. In the 1972 film version starring Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, he played Mr Pritchard.
In the late 1980s, Davies was a member of a co-operative theatre company formed by ex-Please Sir! cast members, with whom he appeared in stage versions of classic BBC radio comedies. The success of Please Sir! led to regular small-screen appearances, notably as Idris Hopkins in Coronation Street (1974-75), Taffy Evans in Rule Britannia! (1975) and Clive in Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt (1976-77). He also made memorable contributions to episodes of Fawlty Towers (1979), Yes, Minister (1980) and in particular One Foot in the Grave (1992).
His later film work never matched his iconic performance as Private 593 Jones in 1964's Zulu, alongside Michael Caine and Stanley Baker.
In his later years he had suffered from Alzheimer's disease and died on October 8 2015, aged 89. He is survived by his second wife, the actress Jill Britton, to whom he was married for nearly 60 years, their two children, and a son from his first marriage. - Hugh Scully was born on 5 March 1943 in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, England, UK. He was a producer, known for The Falklands War (1992), Frontline (1983) and Thatcher: The Downing Street Years (1993). He was married to Barbara Dean. He died on 8 October 2015 in Tresillian, Cornwall, England, UK.
- Sirri Elitas was born on 2 August 1938 in Erzurum, Turkey. He was an actor, known for Bin Kere Ölmek (1983), Ask Salincagi (1983) and Kara Pençe (1973). He died on 8 October 2015 in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Elizabeth Ramsey was born on 3 December 1931 in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. She was an actress, known for Ang bukas ay akin! (1963), In This Corner (1962) and Mga Kanang Kamay (1964). She was married to Ray Kagahastian and ???. She died on 8 October 2015.
- Music Department
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Jim Diamond was born in Bridgeton in the East End of Glasgow, Scotland September 23rd 1953. He heard Otis Redding's version of 'My Girl' and decided he wanted to embark on a singing career. At the tender age of 15 he joined his first band 'The Jade' and gigged around Scotland. Following this he joined forces with Blues virtuoso Alexis Korner "The Godfather of British Blues". His vocals were in some of Korner's albums - including "The Lost Album" 1976. Jim decided it was time for pastures new and formed his own band 'Bandit' with whom he was lead singer and wrote all of the songs such as "Ohio", "Love and Understanding" and "Dance When You Boogie". They were signed to Arista's label and failed to hit the big time.
In the late 70s Jim formed the group 'Ph.D' (Polyphemus, Hymas, Diamond) with classically trained pianist/keyboard player Tony Hymas and drummer Simon Philips. They hit the big time with the classic million selling 'I Won't Let You Down'. This really put Jim's name on the map. He decided in the early 80s to go solo and was signed by A&M Records in 1984 and penned the song 'I Should Have Known Better' with 'Gallagher & Lyle' star Graham Lyle. The song was an instant hit and reached Number 1 in December of '84.
In 1985 Jim was asked to write and record the theme song for Central TV's (UK) 'Boon' starring Michael Elphick and David Daker. The outcome was Pop/Reggae song 'Hi Ho Silver'. It reached Number 5 in 1986. Jim is now half of 'The Blue Shoes' a blues and soul band. They are touring the country with Jim's classics and new songs.- Animation Department
- Art Department
Louise Sandoval is known for He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword (1985), The Adventures of Batman (1968) and Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos (1994). She died on 8 October 2015.- Paul Prudhomme was born on 13 July 1940 in Opelousas, Louisiana, USA. He was married to Lori Bennett and Kay Hinrichs. He died on 8 October 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
- Sachiko Meguro was born on 26 August 1926 in Tokyo, Japan. She was an actress, known for Black Test Car (1962), The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch (1968) and Warning from Space (1956). She died on 8 October 2015 in Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan.
- Enrique Gratas was born in 1944 in Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He died on 8 October 2015 in Burbank, California, USA.
- Marko Bitraku was born on 15 January 1951 in Korçë, Albania. He was an actor, known for Gjeneral gramafoni (1978), Fjalë pa fund (1986) and Asgjë nuk harrohet (1985). He died on 8 October 2015 in Tirana, Albania.
- Actor
- Composer
- Soundtrack
James Cruickshank was born in 1962 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He was an actor and composer, known for Empire Records (1995), Children of the Revolution (1996) and Under the Radar (2004). He died on 8 October 2015 in Australia.- Galina Dauguvietyte was born on 25 November 1926 in Kaunas, Lithuania. She was an actress, known for Mano mazyte zmona (1984), Laimingas laimes nerades (1973) and Ilga kelione prie juros (1976). She died on 8 October 2015.
- Argun Kinal was born on 22 December 1937 in Izmir, Turkey. He was an actor, known for Tatli Dillim (1972), Hisseli Harikalar Kumpanyasi (1989) and Lüküs Hayat (1989). He died on 8 October 2015 in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Writer
Massimo Scaglione was born on 19 September 1931 in Garessio, Piedmont, Italy. He was a director and assistant director, known for Lasciamoci così (1986), Seguirà una brillantissima farsa... (1973) and La donna scomparsa (1970). He died on 8 October 2015 in Turin, Piedmont, Italy.- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Born and raised in The Bronx, Juan had a long time affection for film and music. Acting in several school and church plays as a child, Juan always enjoyed the idea of "being someone else". Though wanting to pursue a career as a comic book and writer, and struggling through poverty. Juan was never given the chance to explore beyond the limits in which he was able too. After not being able to afford an art programmed, Juan put down his pencils and inks and picked up his guitar and decided to focus on music. After several years as a struggling musician, he ultimately decided to take things a different route and become a solo artist and composer. There he managed to meet with the likes of Terrence Williams and composed part of the score for his 2009 film "Horno". Juan's journey has just begun and he is adamant about lending any and all of his talents to filmmakers.- Gion Deplazes was born on 22 March 1918 in Surrein, Sumvitg, Graubünden, Switzerland. He was a writer, known for Levzas petras (1994). He was married to Carmelia Freiman. He died on 8 October 2015 in Chur, Graubünden, Switzerland.
- Assistant
Lacie M. Montoya was born on 5 November 1976 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. She was married to David K. Montoya. She died on 8 October 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.- Jerry Brinkman was born on 8 May 1949 in Billings, Montana, USA. He was an actor, known for Days of Our Lives (1965), Runamuk (1978) and High Midnight (1979). He died on 8 October 2015.
- Writer
- Producer
- Actor
István Nemeskürty was born on 14 May 1925 in Budapest, Hungary. He was a writer and producer, known for Stars of Eger (1968), The Conquest (1996) and Sacra Corona (2001). He died on 8 October 2015 in Budapest, Hungary.- Lindy Infante was born on 27 March 1940 in Miami, Florida, USA. He was married to Stephanie Kitchell. He died on 8 October 2015 in St. Augustine, Florida, USA.