Nigel John Dermot “Sam” Neill, DCNZM OBE born 14 September 1947 is a New Zealand actor, writer, producer, director, and vineyard proprietor. Born in Omagh, Northern Ireland, Neill moved to Christchurch, New Zealand, with his family in 1954. He first achieved recognition with his appearance in the 1977 film Sleeping Dogs, which he followed with leading roles in My Brilliant Career (1979), Omen III: The Final Conflict, Possession (both
Dixie Virginia Carter May 25, 1939 – April 10, 2010 was an American film, television and stage actress. She starred as Julia Sugarbaker on the sitcom Designing Women (1986–1993) and as Randi King on the drama series Family Law (1999–2002). She was nominated for the 2007 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Gloria
Mark Alan Ruffalo born November 22, 1967 is an American actor and producer. He began acting in the early 1990s and first gained recognition for his work in Kenneth Lonergan’s play This Is Our Youth (1998) and drama film You Can Count On Me (2000). He went on to star in the romantic comedies 13 Going on 30 (2004) and Just like
Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins born 31 December 1937 is a Welsh actor, composer, director and film producer. He is the recipient of multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, three BAFTAs, two Emmys and the Cecil B. DeMille Award. In 1993, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to the arts. Hopkins received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003, and in 2008 he
Walter Elias Disney December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966 was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor and film producer. A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. As a film producer, Disney holds the record for most Academy Awards earned by an individual, having won 22 Oscars from 59
James Joseph Gandolfini Jr. September 18, 1961 – June 19, 2013 was an American actor and producer. He was best known for his role as Tony Soprano, the Italian-American crime boss in HBO’s television series The Sopranos, for which he won three Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and one Golden Globe Award. Gandolfini’s portrayal of Tony Soprano is widely regarded as among
Michael Kirk Douglas born September 25, 1944 is an American actor and producer. He has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the AFI Life Achievement Award. The elder son of Kirk Douglas and Diana Dill, Douglas received his Bachelor of Arts in Drama from the University of California, Santa Barbara. His early acting
Idrissa Akuna Elba born 6 September 1972 is an English actor, writer, producer, rapper, singer, songwriter and DJ. He is known for roles including Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire, DCI John Luther in the BBC One series Luther, and Nelson Mandela in the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). He has been nominated four times for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television
Alan Wray Tudyk born March 16, 1971 is an American voice, film and television actor known for his roles as Hoban “Wash” Washburne in the space western series Firefly and the film Serenity, Tucker McGee in Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, and Steve the Pirate in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. He has also had starring roles in the films, I, Robot, A Knight’s Tale, Transformers: Dark of
Vera Ann Farmiga born August 6, 1973 is an American actress, director, and producer. She began her professional acting career on stage in the original Broadway production of Taking Sides (1996). Farmiga made her television debut in the Fox fantasy adventure series Roar (1997), and her feature film debut in the drama-thriller Return to Paradise (1998). Farmiga’s breakthrough came in 2004 with her starring