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- Actress
- Soundtrack
Marian Nixon was born on October 20, 1904, in Superior, Wisconsin. Her career started in 1923 when she played Agnes Evans in Cupid's Fireman (1923). She was nineteen. Marian always gave a good account for herself when she appeared in films and was much in demand throughout the 1920s. Marian was one of those fortunate actresses who made the successful transition to the "talkie" era. Her final film was as Treasure McGuire in Tango (1936) in 1936. When she retired, Marian had been in 73 productions. On February 13, 1983, Marian died from complications from surgery in Los Angeles, California. She was 78 years old.- Pat Anderson was a lovely, shapely and buxom blonde actress who greatly enlivened a handful of enjoyably trashy 70's exploitation pictures with her winning blend of sweet sex appeal and infectiously exuberant energy. Pat was born in Superior, Wisconsin and first began acting in the early 70's. She made her film debut with an uncredited bit part in the excellent crime thriller "Bonnie's Kids." Anderson's most memorable roles are endearingly klutzy eager beaver rookie stewardess Toby in the delightfully dippy "Fly Me," enticing all girls basketball coach Lizzie in "Dirty O'Neil: The Love Life of a Cop," spunky undercover cop Elaine in the supremely tacky "T.N.T. Jackson," perky fashion model Barbara in "Cover Girl Models," and uptight young teacher Sally in the amusingly inane "Summer School Teachers." Moreover, Pat made guest appearances on the TV shows "The Bold Ones: The New Doctors," "Here We Go Again," "Dynasty," and "Jake and the Fatman." Alas, Pat Anderson's career slowed down in the 80's and she eventually stopped acting altogether by the end of that particular decade.
- Actor
- Stunts
Benjie Bancroft is another example of somebody whose entire career was dedicated to the motion picture industry.
After Bancroft got out of high school, he got hired as a test flyer for various aviation companies. He had a marriage that quickly ended in a divorce so instead of getting drafted, Bancroft decided to enlist in the Army Air Corps. During this time, Hollywood studios were making countless military films that needed authentic military scenes because your average movie go was a veteran and could tell the difference between a real training sequence, and ones that weren't believable to the average filmgoer. It was only natural for Bancroft with his appearance and the ability he acquired from his military training to find work during this era in countless films. He could usually be seen upfront by the main characters where his appearance was able to help provide a certain level of authenticity to the film without distracting the viewer from the main story.
By the early 1950s, Bancroft started to transition into doing more television westerns. By the mid-1950s, Bancroft became friends with Ozzie and Harriet Nelson. This connection led Bancroft and his wife June Fenley to make frequent appearances in various roles for the series.
During the 1960s, Bancroft's stern appearance and high level of professionalism lead him to develop a niche for himself as a police officer in films. He purchased a motorcycle and he developed a cop character that would gain him steady work for the next 20 years. Thanks to Bancroft's never-aging face, he was able to appear in these roles constantly through the 1970s while also receiving stunt credit for doubling people who couldn't ride a motorcycle but whose character was required to by the script.
By the 1980s, Bancroft's work started to dwindle. By the mid-1980s, Bancroft decided to retire so that he and his wife could enjoy their retirement together. Benjie Bancroft is a prime of somebody whose longevity in the motion picture industry was predicated on him changing with the times and adjusting to whatever films the studios were making at the time. Throughout his career, he played bailiffs, cowboys, recruits, or whatever the studio needed at the time. He passed away in 2007 leaving behind a long legacy of film work and long-lasting respect for his professionalism.- Tom Anfinsen was born on 19 March 1937 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. He is an actor, known for The Barefoot Executive (1971).
- Actor
- Stunts
- Additional Crew
Nels P. Nelson was born on 24 November 1918 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958), Daniel Boone (1964) and Bonanza (1959). He was married to Mildred. He died on 2 May 1994 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Curt Karibalis was born on 24 February 1947 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. He is an actor, known for Death on Saturn's Moon (2000), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) and Weekend at Bernie's II (1993).- Dorothy Johnson was born on 14 October 1936 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. She was an actress, known for Man Against Crime (1949), The Littlest Hobo (1958) and The Flying Fontaines (1959). She was married to Paul White. She died on 7 April 2022 in Ormond Beach, Florida, USA.
- Jane Walsh was born on 20 June 1916 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. She was an actress, known for Her Reputation (1923), Broken Laws (1924) and Playing with Souls (1925). She died on 27 September 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Baxter Ward was born on 5 November 1919 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for Tempo (1967) and KTLA at 40: A Celebration of Los Angeles Television (1987). He was married to Karen. He died on 4 February 2002 in Kirkland, Washington, USA.
- Sound Department
- Producer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Andrew Tills was born on 2 September 1975 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. He is a producer, known for America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back (1988), Carpocalypse (2005) and TNA iMPACT! Wrestling (2004). He has been married to Danell Tills since 22 May 2004.- Bess Ehrhardt was born on 21 January 1916 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. She was an actress, known for The Ice Follies of 1939 (1939). She was married to Roy Shipstad. She died on 8 September 1975 in Cathedral City, California, USA.
- Additional Crew
- Art Department
Opal Mattila was born on 27 September 1983 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. Opal is known for Damage (2009), The Break-Up Artist (2009) and Web of Desire (2009).- Jennifer Jones was born on 16 November 1974 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA.
- Bud Grant was born on 20 May 1927 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. He was married to Patricia Nelson. He died on 11 March 2023 in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA.
- Doug Sutherland was born on 1 August 1948 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. He died on 5 April 2022 in the USA.
- Pat Michaels was born on 5 November 1925 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for The Atomic Submarine (1959). He was married to Paula Naomi Bowen. He died on 23 August 2010 in Rancho Mirage, California, USA.
- Perry Younce was born on 4 February 1961 in Superior Township, Michigan, USA. He died on 3 August 1996 in Springport, Michigan, USA.
- Bruce Mathison was born on 25 April 1959 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA.
- Script and Continuity Department
- Additional Crew
Alessandra Mazzola was born on 13 October 1944 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. She is known for Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989), F/X2 (1991) and Sledge Hammer! (1986). She was married to Anthony Mazzola. She died on 21 June 2015 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Writer
- Script and Continuity Department
Faith Thomas was born on 24 April 1902 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. She was a writer, known for Conspiracy (1939), The Big Bluff (1933) and Hollywood Boulevard (1936). She died on 7 August 1982 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.- Camera and Electrical Department
- Transportation Department
- Additional Crew
Tom Countryman was born on 19 October 1922 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. Tom is known for Hoosiers (1986), Invasion U.S.A. (1985) and Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone (1983). Tom was married to Audrey. Tom died on 20 August 2012 in Shorewood, Minnesota, USA.- Alma Kitchell was born on 29 June 1893 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. She was an actress, known for H.M.S. Pinafore (1939), The Pirates of Penzance (1939) and In the Kelvinator Kitchen (1947). She died on 13 November 1996 in Sarasota, Florida, USA.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Jeff Nystrom was born on 1 December 1959 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. He is an actor, known for Criminal (2004) and The Debt Collector (2018).- Bobby Specht was born on 22 October 1921 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA. He died on 11 January 1999 in Cathedral City, California, USA.