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Peter Mayhew was born on May 19, 1944 in Barnes, London, England, to Constance Elizabeth (Yeates) and Walter Henry Mayhew. Later resident in Texas, this former resident of Yorkshire, England, was working as a hospital attendant at the King's College Hospital in London when film producer Charles H. Schneer saw his photo, literally standing above the crowd around him. Schneer cast him in Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977), Ray Harryhausen's special effects film.
A year later, he was offered another role. Mayhew was told it was for a big hairy beast. It was the role of Chewbacca, the faithful 200 year-old Wookiee in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) and his life was changed forever. Following the original Star Wars trilogy, he made several television commercials in the Wookiee costume.
In 1997, the 20th-anniversary celebrations of Star Wars were announced with the release of the "Special Edition" and all the conventions started. He was active on the "Star Wars" convention circuit where he signed autographs. He wrote two books, "Growing Up Giant" and "My Favorite Giant", and founded a non-profit 501(c)3 charity organization called "The Peter Mayhew Foundation".- Actress
- Writer
Anémone was born on 9 August 1950 in Paris, France. She was an actress and writer, known for Lautrec (1998), The Grand Highway (1987) and Death in a French Garden (1985). She was married to Philippe Galland and X. She died on 30 April 2019 in Poitiers, Vienne, France.- David Stallings was born on 13 December 1961 in Missouri, USA. He died on 30 April 2019 in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
- Silvina Bosco was born on 18 June 1966 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She was an actress, known for La cámara oscura (2008), Madraza (2017) and El último verano (1996). She was married to Iván Espeche. She died on 30 April 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Soundtrack
Rowland Gould was born on 4 March 1955 in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, England, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for Blinded by the Light (2019), Emmerdale Farm (1972) and Hot Pursuit (1987). He died on 30 April 2019 in Dorset, England, UK.- Producer
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- Director
Kevin R. Allen is a gay actor/producer residing in Michigan. Attended Michigan Actor's Studio in Ferndale and is one of Michigan's most sought after professional psychics. Kevin has appeared on "Dateline" and many local stations and cable networks and is best known for helping Eastpointe police help solve a 17 year old cold case murder and helping clients by the hundreds out of his store in Clinton twp. His first love is acting and everything to do with producing good film and stage performance. An avid dog lover you'll always find a pug or two around his household. He lives with supportive partner of over 25 years.- Stephen I. Diener, international music and entertainment executive, and media entrepreneur. After graduating from Tulane University, he began his professional career in New York City at Young & Rubicam and Revlon. Pursuing a love for the arts and entertainment, he entered the music industry and held various executive positions at CBS Records International before departing to Paris to head CBS Records France.
Diener relocated to Los Angeles where he was named President of ABC Records in 1977. At the time, the ABC roster included such multi-platinum recording artists as Steely Dan, Tom Petty, Jimmy Buffett and The Commodores, among many others. Subsequently, he would lead and oversee the sale of the ABC record label to MCA Corporation.
Returning to CBS International in the early 80s, relocating to Miami as Executive Vice President where he oversaw the marketing operations of the European and Latin American divisions. Later, as a pioneer in the home video business, he was named President of 20th Century Fox Video at the birth of the industry.
In the mid-80s, he served as Chairman/CEO of Heron Communications, a privately-owned home entertainment company, after which he led a private-equity acquisition of the legendary Fred Astaire Dance Studios where he also served as Chairman/CEO. - Johann Adam Oest was born on 24 June 1946 in Babenhausen, Germany. He was an actor, known for Berlin Blues (2003), Die Konferenz (2004) and Hilfe! Hochzeit! - Die schlimmste Woche meines Lebens (2007). He died on 30 April 2019 in Vienna, Austria.
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Don McFarlane was born on 19 September 1931 in Moraga, California, USA. He was a producer, known for Just One of the Guys (1985), Stewardess School (1986) and Follow That Bird (1985). He died on 30 April 2019 in Montecito, California, USA.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Per Cortes was born on 18 December 1929 in Aarhus, Denmark. He was an actor, known for Sorrow and Joy (2013) and Tree of Knowledge (1981). He died on 30 April 2019.- Music Department
- Writer
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Beth Carvalho was born on 5 May 1946 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She was a writer and producer, known for The Girl in the Fog (2017), Roque Santeiro (1985) and Pai Herói (1979). She was married to Edson de Souza Barbosa. She died on 30 April 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.- Art Kunkin was born on 28 March 1928 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Valerie Porter, Abby Rubinstein and Elaine Wallace. He died on 30 April 2019 in Joshua Tree, California, USA.
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- Writer
Mike Doyle was born on 7 March 1941 in Lawndale, California, USA. He was a writer, known for Morning Glass, The Living Curl (1965) and Free and Easy (1967). He was married to Annie Marie. He died on 30 April 2019 in San Jose Del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico.- Nataliya Krasnoyarskaya was born on 22 August 1948 in Kiev, USSR. She was an actress, known for Na ves zolota (1984) and I Will Buy a Ghost (1992). She died on 30 April 2019.
- Russ Gibb was born on 15 June 1931 in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. He died on 30 April 2019 in Garden City, Michigan, USA.
- Dagun Omaev was born on 5 May 1943 in Serzhen-Yurt, Chechen-Ingush ASSR, RSFSR, USSR [now Chechen Republic, Russia]. He was an actor, known for Gorets (1992), Dva dolgikh gudka v tumane (1981) and Rasstanemsya - poka khoroshie (1991). He died on 30 April 2019.
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Vieri Poggiali was born on 14 March 1934 in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Vieri was a director and writer, known for La borsa (1968). Vieri died on 30 April 2019 in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.- Additional Crew
- Director
Ian Little-Smith was born on 25 October 1928 in Lancashire, England, UK. He was a director, known for This Week (1956), Wish You Were Here...? (1974) and Thames Television's Junior Gymnast of the Year 1983 (1983). He was married to Amanda Garner. He died on 30 April 2019.