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- Kristian Alfonso was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. Kristian is an actor, known for Days of Our Lives (1965), Joshua Tree (1993) and Friends (1994). Kristian has been married to Danny Daggenhurst since 6 October 2001. They have one child. Kristian was previously married to Simon Macauley.
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Stocky, balding American character actor with a rich, deep voice, equally adept at Western bad guys and Shakespeare. He began his career in films in minor roles, primarily as gangland henchmen, and progressed to become widely familiar as a figure in a variety of dramas and occasional comedies. Although a stalwart and reliable supporting player, he was not of a type to essay leading roles in films, but remained a well-respected actor whose face, if not name, is familiar to a generation of film and television viewers.- Actor
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Pooch Hall was born on February 8, 1976, in Brockton, Massachusetts. There he played football, ran track, and boxed. Pooch won the Southern New England golden gloves in 1994. He started acting at the age of 21. He started in commercials and then made his debut in the film Lift (2001), playing Derrick, a shoplifter. Pooch was in several movies, including the hit film Black Cloud (2004), written and directed by Rick Schroder. His latest acting role is playing Ty'ree Bailey in the new mini-series based on the book Miracle's Boys (2005).- Actor
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John Cariani is a Tony Award nominated actor and an accomplished playwright. As an actor, he is best known for his roles on NBC's Law & Order (as Forensics Tech Beck), on CBS' Numbers (as Professor Otto Bahnoff), and on IFC's The Onion News Network (as reporter Michael Falk). Notable film work includes Showtime (with Robert De Niro), Scotland, PA (with Christopher Walken), and Elephant Sighs (with Ed Asner).
On stage, he is best known for his work on Broadway. He received a Tony Award nomination and an Outer Critics Circle Award for his portrayal of Motel the Tailor in the 2004 revival of Fiddler on the Roof. He originated the role of Nigel Bottom in the Broadway hit, Something Rotten!, and received an Outer Critics Circle Award and a Grammy Award nomination for his performance. He also originated the role of Itzik in the The Band's Visit, winner of the 2018 Tony Award for Best Musical, and he recently appeared as Stuart Gelman in the acclaimed revival of Caroline, or Change, receiving a Grammy Award nomination for his performance.
As a playwright, John is best known for his first play, Almost, Maine, which is one of the most popular plays in the United States with over 5000 productions to date. Almost, Maine is the most frequently produced high school play of the past decade, and has received over twenty international productions to date, having been translated into over a dozen languages. John's play, LOVE/SICK, has received over 500 productions worldwide.
John is also a novelist. Almost, Maine-a novel was recently published by Fiewel and Fiends, an imprint of MacMillan.- Actor
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Richard Doyle was born on 19 April 1945 in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Air Force One (1997), Coma (1978) and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008). He was previously married to Judith Ann Manley.- Rocco Francis Marchegiano , better known as Rocky Marciano, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1947 to 1955, and held the world heavyweight title from 1952 to 1956. He is the only heavyweight champion to have finished his career undefeated. His six title defenses were against Jersey Joe Walcott (from whom he had taken the title), Roland La Starza, Ezzard Charles (twice), Don Cockell and Archie Moore.
- Peter Jay Fernandez was born on 15 August 1953 in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. He is an actor, known for The Adjustment Bureau (2011), Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017) and Deception (2008). He has been married to Denise Burse since 9 April 1994.
- Began her career as Los Angeles' first female disc jockey on radio station KMPC. The actress became a regular on Peyton Place (1964) which was based on a Grace Metalious novel and 1957 movie of the same title. Considered scandalous for its time, the show depicted the extramarital affairs, dark secrets and skulduggery of residents of a small New England town called Peyton Place. Scott played Ada Jacks on the original TV series from 1965 to 1969, reprised the role on Return to Peyton Place (1972) from 1972 to 1974 and did it again for the 1985 TV movie _Peyton Place: The Next Generation (1985)(TV)_. Born in Brockton, Mass., the blue-eyed, red-haired Scott came to Los Angeles for a career in show business. She started out as a disc jockey, the area's first woman in that role, spinning records for KMPC's early morning "Wake-Up" show and then became a singing DJ on KHJ's similar "Rise and Shine" morning program. Scott began acting in local companies, including the Stage Society, West Coast Theater, Civic Playhouse and Pasadena Playhouse. In the 1950s, she had small roles in a handful of motion pictures, including _Wicked Woman (1954)_, The Green-Eyed Blonde (1957) and I Want to Live! (1958) starring Susan Hayward. Scott also appeared in episodes of such popular TV series as "Bonanza", "Gunsmoke" and "Perry Mason". In her private life, Scott was involved for many years as a board member of Portals House Inc., a center to aid mentally troubled people. She also was a fund-raiser and major supporter of OPICA Adult Day Care, which aids senior citizens, and regularly recruited friends to help serve dinner to the homeless at Skid Row centers. Formerly married to blacklisted writer Gene Stone, Scott married importer Urban S. Hirsch Jr. in 1961. She is survived by Hirsch and three stepchildren, Urban III, Rita and Karen.
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Jaheem King Toombs is a Boston native who relocated to Los Angeles California with his parents in 2010 to pursue his dreams of becoming an actor. At that time Jaheem had one specific goal which was to star on a Nickelodeon show. Jaheem worked diligently towards that goal for five years and after many trials and tribulations Jaheem's dream became a reality. Jaheem landed a series regular role on the Nickelodeon's original movie 100 Things to Do Before High School. The movie won a DGA and became a 26 episode series. Jaheem portrays Fenwick Frazier who is the smartest kid in the school and a future world leader. Jaheem successfully filmed and could be seen in all 26 episodes of 100 Things to do Before high School and enjoyed the entire experience. Jaheem is working on music and looking forward to doing more t.v. and film in the near future.
Jaheem loves to spread JOY through the arts and entertaining He is consistent and committed to working towards achieving every goal that he has set for himself. Jaheem is a firm believer of dreaming big!
Jaheem has a huge heart for people and he loves to serve others. Jaheem faithfully participates in charitable events in his community and abroad.
.- George V. Higgins was born on 13 November 1939 in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. He was a writer, known for Killing Them Softly (2012), The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962). He was married to Lorettas Lucas Cubberly and Elizabeth Mulkerin. He died on 6 November 1999 in Milton, Massachusetts, USA.
- Shawn Fanning was born in 1980 in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA.
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Jared Hancock Co-Founded Surefire Creative Studios in 2005. Surefire is a well respected, award winning creative media production company providing services such as music composition and video production interlaced with purposeful concept strategy. For over 17 years as CEO, Mr Hancock has been responsible for the design & development of targeted marketing initiatives for international brands such as Under Armour, Rockstar Games, Reebok, Chevrolet, MTV, The Billboard Music Awards & many more. Driven by a passion for artistic innovation, Jared has landed his team notable major label collaborations with artists such as Bebe Rexha, Ne-Yo, Rick Ross, Lindsey Sterling, Nelson Freitas, Brooke Hogan, DMX, Jordan Knight, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and many others. He has also co-produced a handful of documentary films & feature spots for networks such as Netflix, PBS, & Nickelodeon. Amid these collaborations, Jared spent 6 years of his career developing & managing artists of his own aspire. Tackling Nationwide radio play, major television appearances, & international releases, Jared and his artists have reached worldwide audiences capturing the appeal of all who witness from the intimate bar crowds to large arenas of over 30,000 people. As his portfolio grew, his credentials earned him a seat on the Boston GRAMMY Committee. Shortly thereafter positioning he & his team to welcome two GRAMMY nominations along with BET, DOVE, & Soultrain award nominations. Jared has been saluted for his ability to construct solutions in the absence of resources and for his careful methods to optimize an experience by means of simplicity. His concept development process has been refining itself for over a decade while his versatile network of powerhouse resources have repeatedly proven their effectiveness. Offering a wealth of perspective & personalized method to every project he touches, Jared & his team continue to redefine the standards of creative impact.- Writer
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Born in Brockton, Massachusetts. First Play was a one-act performed at the Massachusetts Drama Festival in 1966: To Be or Not. Second Play was performed there in 1967: The Madison Avenue Muse. Attended Dartmouth College, where he was a Senior Fellow in Film in 1971. Attended U.S.C., where he received an M.F.A. in Cinema, writing & production in 1973. Worked in medical film and television from 1973-78. Produced commercials in 1979. Moved to L.A. in 1979. Worked as a cinematographer/editor for children's educational films in 1979. Worked as a film writer and director for General Dynamics in 1980. Became a member of the WGAw in 1980 with Summer Solstice. Moved back from L.A. to N.H. in 1984, where he continues to write and to teach screenwriting at Dartmouth College. Taught screenwriting one year at Boston University, in 2000. Taught screenwriting at the University of Glasgow, in Scotland, in 2001. Has taught screenwriting at various workshops, such as the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, MA and The Cranbrook School in Michigan.- Actor
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Peter Noel Duhamel was born on 3 September 1946 in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Beijing: From the Outside In (2008), Hunter (1984) and Outlaws (1986).- William Arnold was born on 6 January 1884 in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Gun Smoke (1931), Find the Witness (1937) and In Love with Life (1934). He died on 20 July 1940 in Hollywood, California, USA.
- Lennie Baker was born on 18 April 1946 in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for The Fall Guy (1981), Festival Express (2003) and Sha Na Na (1977). He died on 24 February 2016 in Weymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
- Robert Pastene was born on 29 January 1918 in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Buck Rogers (1950), Jamboree! (1957) and Studio One (1948). He was married to Susan Johnson. He died on 15 October 1991.
- Andrew Card was born on 10 May 1947 in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA.
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George Hurley formed the legendary punk rock band, Minutemen, with D. Boon and Mike Watt in 1980. The trio went on to release 11 albums in less than six years and toured maniacally, but then the tragic death of Boon in late December of 1985 caused their abrupt demise. Hurley and Watt continued to play together in a new band called "Firehose" with Ed Crawford from 1986 until their eventual break-up in 1994, releasing five studio albums during that time.- Allen "Al" Davis, the man who is synonymous with the Oakland Raiders franchise of the National Football League and its earlier American Football League incarnation, was born on the Fourth of July, 1929 into a Jewish family in Brockton, Massachusetts. Raised in Brooklyn and educated at the borough's Erasmus High School, he played football at Syracuse University, but was cut from the varsity team.
After graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in English from Syracuse in 1950, he began his football career as a line coach at Adelphi College from 1950 to 1951. He became head coach of the U.S. Army team at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia from 1952 to 1953, then served as line coach at The Citadel. In 1957, he moved on to the University of Southern California, where he served as line coach for two years.
With the placing of an American Football League franchise in Los Angeles, Davis was able to move into pro ball. He served as the offensive end coach of the AFL's Los Angeles Chargers from 1960 to 1962, and then was named head coach and general manager of the AFL's struggling Oakland Raiders at the age of 33. Davis took a team that was 9-33 in th first three years of its existence and whipped them into shape in one season. In 1963, his first year as a pro head coach, he was voted the AFL Coach of the Year after his Raiders went 10-4. His success in his four season as head coach led to him being named AFL Commissioner in April 1966.
His reign was short-lived. Although the AFL had always contended with the NFL in the signing of college players and Canadian Football League Players, Davis launched an aggressive campaign to recruit top NFL's top players, thus driving up the salaries of football players in both leagues. Due to the rising costs of salaries, AFL owners met with NFL owners and agreed to a merger after the 1970 season. Davis opposed the merger and quit as AFL Commissioner, returning to Oakland as managing general partner of the Raiders. The glory days of Al Davis were about to commence.
For a generation, the Oakland (and later Los Angeles) Raiders became one of the top teams in pro football, winning 13 divisional championships, one AFL title (1967), and three Super Bowls from 1967 through 1985. The Raiders in 1985 were one of the most famous, and storied franchises in all American sports, up there with the Yankees, Red Sox, Lakers, Celtics, and Canadiens.
Beginning in 1980, Al Davis played David against the Goliath that was NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle (under whom the merger of the AFL and NFL was effected). Davis wanted to move his Raiders to Los Angeles after the city of Oakland refused to expand the Oakland Colesium, but his plans were blocked by the League. Davis filed an anti-trust lawsuit against the NFL, and his franchise became the Los Angeles Raiders for the 1982 NFL season after a federal district court ruled in Davis' favor. The following season, Los Angeles Raiders won Superbowl XVIII in 1984. It was the high-water mark of Al Davis' career.
The team has won only one conference championship in the last 22 seasons, the back-in-Oakland (having returned in 1995 after the city agreed to expand the Colesium) losing Super Bowl XXXVII in 2002 to the Buccaneers. Davis seemed to be consumed by lawsuits against the NFL and municipalities.
Other than his three Super Bowl victories, the great Al Davis will be remembered for being a pioneer in for providing opportunity to minority players, coaches and executives when pro football was still dominated by racist owners hostile to African Americans. Int he AFL, Davis scouted and drafted African American players from the traditionally black colleges ignored by the NFL. He was the first owner to hire a Hispanic-American head coach (Tom Flores) and an African American head coach (Art Shell). His selection of Amy Trask to be CEO of the Raiders made him the first (and lamentably, so-far the only) NFL owner to put a woman in charge of an NFL team.
Al Davis was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a Team and League Administrator in 1992. - Make-Up Department
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Zoe Pauliks was born on 1 November 2000 in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. She is a director, known for Dan in Real Life (2007), GRITS: Girls Raised in the South (2019) and Board Games (2022).- Actress
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Robin Brodsky was born on 31 August 1970 in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Victor's Big Score (1992), Wheel of Misfortune (2007) and Odd Brodsky (2014).- Bobby Chouinard was born on 26 June 1953 in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Billy Squier: Rock Me Tonite (1984), Alice Cooper: House of Fire (1989) and Alice Cooper: Bed of Nails (1989). He died on 8 March 1997 in New York City, New York, USA.
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Bob Edgecomb was born on 5 October 1921 in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for The Innocent (1985). He died on 29 December 1988 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Wyatt Tee Walker was born on 16 August 1929 in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Malcolm X (1992), 4 Little Girls (1997) and Committee on UnAmerican Activities (1962). He was married to Theresa Ann Edwards. He died on 23 January 2018 in Chester, Virginia, USA.