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- Actress
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An accomplished and seasoned actress of stage and screen, Inga Swenson became best known for her portrayals of formidable, often acidulous women on TV. Arguably her most popular role was that of snarky Gretchen Wilomena Kraus, the German-born head housekeeper and later administrative assistant in Benson (1979). Inga was so convincing in her role (which earned her three Emmy Award nominations as Best Supporting Actress) that audiences assumed her to be German in real life, whereas she was actually of Scandinavian ancestry, the daughter of an attorney (Axel Carl Richard Swenson) and his wife (Geneva Pauline Swenson, née Seeger). After graduating from high school in Omaha, she attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, to study drama.
Inga made her screen debut in 1957. In her first feature films, the political drama Advise & Consent (1962) and in the biopic The Miracle Worker (1962), she played, respectively, a senator's wife and the mother of young Helen Keller. Thereafter, she divided her career between theatre and television. In the latter medium, she was mostly cast as supporting characters until a strong performance (as the evil housekeeper Ingrid Svenson) in the sitcom Soap (1977) led to her becoming a mainstay on the spin-off series Benson. A later role of note was that of Maude, matriarch of the Hazzard family in the sprawling North & South sagas, based on the novels by John Jakes.
On stage from 1949, Inga's first starring turn was ten years later in the historical play The First Gentleman, set during the Regency Period. Her diversity as a powerful lyric soprano subsequently came to the fore in the musical 110 in the Shade (1963), in which Inga headlined as Lizzie Currie, a role made famous by Katharine Hepburn in the dramatised film version The Rainmaker (1956). This, and her role as Irene Adler in Baker Street (1965), both won her Tony Award nominations. Other stage roles included Magnolia in Show Boat, Desdemona in Othello and Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady.
Inga retired from acting in 1998. From 1953, until her passing on July 23 2023 at the age of 90, she was married to Emmy Award-winning sound engineer Lowell Harris.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Pamela Blair was born on 5 December 1949 in Bennington, Vermont, USA. She was an actress, known for Annie (1982), Mighty Aphrodite (1995) and Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996). She was married to Don Scardino and Alfred Anthony Feola. She died on 23 July 2023 in Mesa, Arizona, USA.- Nicholas Hitchon was born on 22 October 1957 in Littondale, North Yorkshire, England, UK. He was married to C. Cryss Brunner and Jacqueline Bush. He died on 23 July 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
- Actor
- Music Department
Gary Down was an actor, known for Neighbours (1985), Home and Away (1988) and Strange Bedfellows (2004). He died on 23 July 2023 in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia.- Raymond Froggatt was born on 13 November 1941 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, UK. He died on 23 July 2023 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK.
- Actress
- Music Department
Patty Ryan is a German singer who performs songs in a disco style.
Patty was born in Wuppertal, West Germany. Before starting to build a musical career, Patty Ryan tried herself in many areas. She went in for sports, business and even got an education as a make-up artist. Patty was distinguished by her active life position and despite all the difficulties she always remained the "queen of the dance floor". She even had to participate in many sporting events and photo shoots. The singer believes that such a life attitude helped her achieve many successes.
In 1980, Ryan turned 19 years old, she began to develop in the musical field, and also completely immerse herself in the activities of the performer. She discovers some musical directions and successfully realizes herself in them. A few months later, the girl develops a concept and opens her own nail salon. Six years later, Patty Ryan moves away from previous musical styles and tries herself in the legendary disco, which soon becomes a cult for her.
In the same period, a very interesting incident happened to Patty. It became the main key to her future popularity. The singer was in the same record company as Dieter Bohlen, and Gerd Rochel was the author of many compositions for her. The Modern Talking group, for which Dieter Bohlen was the producer, was very popular with fans, so all members were invited to perform in Japan. However, the guys refused such an offer, the reason for which was poor funding. Bohlen immediately noticed the incendiary Patty Ryan and decided to give her this opportunity. She used her chance and all hopes were fully justified. While touring Japan, she achieved maximum success. Throughout her tour, Patty Ryan has drawn crowds of fans. Her compositions began to sound everywhere and occupy the first lines in the charts in dozens of countries. The singer began to be recognized on the street, invited to photo shoots and tours. Later, she held grandiose performances in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Paris. This added even more fame to Patty, and she took off high in the musical field.
The singer continued to work hard and perform more and more hits, which also became universally popular and recognizable. After that, the singer released a new album "Love is the name of the game". It has achieved great success.
Patty Ryan is rightfully considered one of the most incendiary disco performers. Her biography is filled with ups and downs, but despite this, the singer never left the stage. Unlike many other musicians, she did not have long periods of rest. She developed not only in music, but also went in for sports and business.- Writer
- Producer
Adrian Lustig was born on 29 September 1953 in Bucharest, Romania. Adrian was a writer and producer, known for Puzzle (2013), Nunta muta (2008) and Luca (2020). Adrian was married to Eugenia Voda. Adrian died on 23 July 2023 in Romania.- Tafari Campbell was born on 10 March 1978 in Dumfries, Virginia, USA. He was married to Sherise Campbell. He died on 23 July 2023 in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA.
- Actress
- Additional Crew
Éva Pap was born on 15 March 1939 in Pápa, Hungary. She was an actress, known for Harlekin és szerelmese (1967), Gyalog a mennyországba (1959) and Akiket a pacsirta elkísér (1959). She was married to János Koltai. She died on 23 July 2023.- Composer
- Music Department
Ljubomir Brandjolica was born on 19 August 1932 in Herceg Novi, Montenegro, Yugoslavia. He was a composer, known for Uciliste za klovnovi (1987), Solunski patrdii (1985) and Lift gore, lift dole (1967). He died on 23 July 2023 in Skopje, North Macedonia.- Howard Adelman was born on 7 January 1938 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was married to Margaret. He died on 23 July 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Larry Schuba was born on 29 January 1951 in Landshut, Germany. He was married to Jutta. He died on 23 July 2023 in Zossen, Brandenburg, Germany.
- Hugh Carter was born on 29 September 1942 in Americus, Georgia, USA. He was married to Glenna Garrett and Joan Samuelson . He died on 23 July 2023 in Tampa, Florida, USA.
- Costume Designer
Zdenka Bauerová was born on 17 November 1930 in Bechyne, Czechoslovakia. She was a costume designer, known for Dýmky (1966) and Gen: Galerie elity národa (1993). She was married to Jirí Strejcek. She died on 23 July 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic.- Actress
- Writer
Martine Tanghe was born on 23 November 1955 in Bellem, Flanders, Belgium. She was an actress and writer, known for Shades (1999), Na de liefde (1983) and Misstoestanden (2000). She was married to Jos Van Hemelrijck. She died on 23 July 2023 in Lubbeek, Flanders, Belgium.- Actor
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Otello Profazio was born on 26 December 1934 in Rende, Calabria, Italy. He was an actor and composer, known for The Bandit (1969), La vedovella (1965) and Delitto d'amore (1974). He died on 23 July 2023 in Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy.- Kottai Perumal was an actor, known for Sivaji (2007), Winner (2003) and Sudesi (2005). He died on 23 July 2023 in Chennai, India.
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Edward Sexton was born on 9 November 1942 in Dagenham, London, England, UK. He is known for Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story (1987), British Style Genius (2008) and First Cut (2016). He was married to Joan Carter. He died on 23 July 2023 in London, England, UK.