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Goldie Jeanne Hawn was born November 21, 1945 in Washington, D.C. to Laura Hawn, who owned a dance school, and Rut Hawn, a band musician. She has one sister, entertainment publicist Patti Hawn; a brother, Edward, died in infancy before her birth. She was raised in the Jewish religion. Her mother was Jewish and the daughter of Hungarian immigrants. Her father was Presbyterian. At the age of three, Goldie began taking ballet and tap dance lessons, and at the age of ten she danced in the chorus of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo production of "The Nutcracker". At the age of 19 she ran and instructed a ballet school, having dropped out of college where she was majoring in drama. Before going into the film business she worked as a professional dancer.
Hawn made her feature film debut in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968), with a small role as a giggling dancer. Her first big role came in 1969, where she played opposite Walter Matthau and Ingrid Bergman in Cactus Flower (1969), a role which earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. After the Oscar win her career took off and she followed with roles in successful comedies such as There's a Girl in My Soup (1970) and Shampoo (1975), and more dramatic roles in The Girl from Petrovka (1974) and The Sugarland Express (1974). In 1978, she starred alongside Chevy Chase in the box office hit, Foul Play (1978). In 1980 she starred in another box office hit, Private Benjamin (1980), where she also served as producer. During the 1980s she starred in hit movies such as Best Friends (1982), Protocol (1984) and Wildcats (1986). In 1987, she appeared with her boyfriend Kurt Russell in Overboard (1987), which became both a critical and box office disappointment. Her career slowed down after that until 1990 when she starred alongside Mel Gibson in Bird on a Wire (1990). In 1992 she starred in the successful film, Death Becomes Her (1992), with Meryl Streep and Bruce Willis, which was followed by another successful film HouseSitter (1992), which co-starred Steve Martin. In 1996 she played the role of an aging alcoholic actress in the comedy, The First Wives Club (1996), with Diane Keaton and Bette Midler; it became a critical and financial success. She also starred in the Woody Allen film Everyone Says I Love You (1996) and The Out-of-Towners (1999), which reunited her with Martin. In 2001 and 2002 she starred in Town & Country (2001) with Warren Beatty, and The Banger Sisters (2002) with Susan Sarandon.
Goldie has been married twice. First to dancer/director Gus Trikonis from 1969 to 1973. In 1976 she married musician Bill Hudson and became a mother for the first time that year, when she gave birth to their son Oliver Hudson. In 1979, she had her second child with Hudson, daughter Kate Hudson. The marriage ended in divorce in 1980. Since 1983, she has been having a relationship with actor Kurt Russell. Their son Wyatt Russell was born in 1986. Goldie is also a de-facto stepmother to Kurt's son Boston Russell. She has eight grandchildren.- Actor
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Jeff Ward was born on 30 December 1986 in Washington, DC, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Hacks (2021), Brand New Cherry Flavor (2021) and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013).- Actress
Isabella Khairiah "Bella" Hadid was born on October 9, 1996 in Washington, D.C. & raised in Los Angeles, California to real-estate developer Mohamed Hadid and former model Yolanda Hadid. Her mother is a Dutch-born American, and her father is Palestinian American. Hadid has two siblings, an older sister named Gigi, who is also a model, and a younger brother, Anwar. She has two older half-sisters, Marielle and Alana, on her father's side.
Hadid and her siblings were originally raised on a ranch in Santa Barbara, California for ten years. As a teenager, Hadid was an equestrian and had dreams of attending the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro but had to give up competing in 2013 due to her suffering from chronic Lyme disease. It was not announced that she suffered from chronic Lyme until October 2015. She was diagnosed, along with her mother and brother, with the chronic illness in 2012.
In fall of 2014, Hadid moved to New York City and began studying photography at the Parsons School of Design, signing to IMG shortly before. She has since dropped out of school due to the success of her modeling career, but has expressed interest in returning to school to take on Fashion Photography as a career once she is done modeling. Hadid has also expressed interest in acting.
Hadid began modeling at age 16 with a Flynn Skye commercial project. Hadid also starred in the "Swan Sittings" by Lesa Amoore, alongside actor Ben Barnes, and "Smoking Hot" by Holly Copeland, modeled for Hannah Hayes F/W 2013 collection, various other commercial projects, and had done campaign work for Chrome Hearts in summer 2013 and 2014.
She made her New York Fashion Week debut in the fall of 2014, walking for Desigual. In the spring fashion weeks of 2015, Hadid walked for Tom Ford in Los Angeles, and walked in the amfAR 22nd Cinema Against AIDs Gala fashion show in May. In the fall 2015 New York Fashion Week, she walked for Diane von Fürstenberg, Tommy Hilfiger, Jeremy Scott (she closed his show), and Marc Jacobs. At London Fashion Week, walked for Topshop Unique and Giles, and at Milan Fashion Week for Philipp Plein, Moschino, Missoni, and Bottega Veneta. While at Paris Fashion Week she walked for Balmain. In December 2015 she made her Chanel debut, walking for the first time in the luxury brand's Métiers d'Art show in Rome.
In December 2014, Hadid made her first cover appearance on Jalouse Magazine and was featured on Day 27 of Love Magazine's Love Advent that same year. Hadid appeared on the November 2015 cover of Seventeen and has shot editorials for magazines, including Vogue Australia and Elle. She was also on the cover of Unconditional Magazine, Grey Magazine, Jalouse Magazine, V Magazine (with sister, Gigi), Editorialist, Wonderlands 10th Birthday Issue, S Moda, Evening Standard, Teen Vogue, and Twin Magazine F/W Issue.
In January, Hadid made her Chanel Couture debut during Paris Haute Couture S/S Fashion Week. She walked exclusively for Givenchy and walked for Chanel and Miu Miu at their shows in Paris Fashion Week in March 2016, as well as walking for FentyxPuma in New York Fashion Week in February 2016. She also made her first Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia appearance in May 2016, exclusively opening and closing the Misha Resort 2017 show. Hadid walked for the amfAR 23rd Cinema Against AIDs fashion show and Dior Cruise 2017 show in London in May. In June, she walked in the Haute Couture segment of Givenchy's Menswear S/S 2017 show during Men's Paris Fashion Week. During Paris Haute Couture F/W Fashion week she walked for both Versace, Dior, and Alexandre Vauthier, where she closed the show. Hadid also closed the show for Fendi Haute Couture in Rome later that week. Hadid started off the S/S 2017 season during NYFW, opening for DKNY and walking for Michael Kors, Anna Sui, Ralph Lauren, and Marc Jacobs. During London Fashion Week Hadid walked exclusively for Versus Versace, opening the show. The next week, in Milan, she opened for Alberta Ferretti and Fendi; as well as walking for Max Mara, Moschino, Versace, Bottega Veneta, and closing for Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini. On November 30, Hadid walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, wearing two looks, one from their Bright Night Angels segment and one from Secret Angels. Her Bright Night Angels look also featured a pair of wings.
During 2016, she appeared on the covers of Seventeen Magazine Mexico, Self Service Magazine, CR Fashion Book's #CRGirs, V Magazine, Harper's Bazaar Spain, Japan, Australia, and Russia; Elle Brasil, US, UK, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia; Allure, Double Magazine, Glamour Germany, US, Russia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Iceland; Exit magazine, W magazine Korea, L'Officiel Russia, Sunday Times Style, British GQ, Flare, and Paper Magazine. In May, Hadid spotlighted on her first Vogue cover for Vogue Turkey, a Vogue Me cover with Korean rapper G-Dragon in August, and received another three Vogue covers for Japan, Italia, and Paris, alongside model Taylor Hill, in September. She had editorials in these magazines, as well as in; Glamour UK, British GQ, LOVE Club, Dazed, W Magazine, Vogue US and Paris, as well as an online editorial in Vogue for Valentine's Day. In May, Hadid made her first short film appearance of the year, starring in Tyer Ford's film, Private. Hadid was also the star of LOVE Advent's calendar for Day 1 in a segment entitled "Aerobics".- Actress
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Jessica Lindsey was born in Washington, DC. Jessica is an actor, known for Instructions Not Included (2013), Now You See Me (2013) and Without a Trace (2002).- AMARR is a Washington DC native whose credits span from TV and Film. He started his career at just 3 years old when he started working in his hometown on local television; things soon progressed with landing numerous national commercials and working on his first theatrical release at 6 years old.
- Sissy Sheridan is a 16-year-old actress from Washington, D.C. Sissy rose to fame on the app "TikTok," where she has millions of followers. Sissy is most known for hosting the Nickelodeon web series "DIY with Me," and also appeared on Disney Channel's "Raven's Home,"Netflix's "Maniac" opposite Jonah Hill and "Press Play" on Universal Kids.
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Bob Oechsler was a well known UFO researcher and investigator. He grew up in Turkey and the United States. After graduating high school in 1967 he joined the U.S. Air Force where he served in the U.S. war in Vietnam in Laos and Cambodia for 4 years. Upon returning home, he studied Accounting and Architecture at the University of Maryland. He worked for NASA as a mission specialist. Bob was married with 3 children.- Actress
- Music Artist
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Gia Yee was born in Washington DC, raised in Detroit, Michigan, and now resides in Tampa, Florida. She introduced her talents in the entertainment industry as a reggae fusion recording artist in 2016; writing, singing, and producing her own original music and videos. Grateful that new doors have opened in this later season of her life, Gia is excited to be pursuing her lifelong dream of being an actress. Gia Yee has enjoyed work in TV, radio, internet ads, commercials, and feature film.- Actor
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Kenny Lattimore was born on 10 April 1970 in Washington, DC, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for The Best Man (1999), Love Jones (1997) and Charlie Jade (2005). He has been married to Faith Jenkins since 8 March 2020. They have one child. He was previously married to Chanté Moore.- Diaya Ajose is an American actress and writer born in Washington, DC. She started her career as a child performer with the Taratibu Youth Association, a youth performing arts company that focuses on African/African American culture and history, she utilized traditional and contemporary songs, dance, written word, and social activism to engage the community and enact positive social change through her craft. She also attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts as a theatre major in high school before transitioning to studying the dramatic arts and screenwriting at the University of Southern California. She has been involved in many theatrical productions such as A Winter's Tale by Shakespeare (2016), Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl (2021), and A Mouthful of Birds by Caryl Churchill (2022). She has also acted in the mini-series A Black College Show (2021). She aspires to make positive changes for representation in her field and create art that speaks to diverse audiences.
- Mikeski was born in Washington DC. He is an actor, known for Swagger (2021), Lioness (2023) and Dark Mean City (2024).
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- Actress
- Composer
Ari Lennox was born on 26 March 1991 in Washington, DC, USA. She is a music artist and actress, known for Everything, Everything (2017), Creed II (2018) and Ari Lennox: Pressure (2021).- Producer
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The journey of Uluç Yemen Aslan unfolds as a story interwoven with continents and cultures. Born in Washington, Uluç's remarkable journey was shaped by his global education across Australia, Switzerland, Turkey, and the TRNC. His yearning for knowledge led him to embark on a successful path, culminating with his graduation from the esteemed Radio, TV, and Cinema department of Eastern Mediterranean University in 2010.
At the young age of 24, Uluç founded Yemen Film and Production in the heart of Istanbul in 2010. His entrepreneurial spirit knew no bounds. Following this, he breathed life into an internationally recognized brand named Line Production Turkey (LPT) in the early days of 2014. LPT swiftly delved into international cinema, documentary production, and captivating advertisements.
In the realm of cinema, under Uluç's guidance, LPT's ascent echoed worldwide. While conventional television series sought refuge in digital platforms, Uluç Yemen Aslan defied borders, channeling his creative energy into Amazon Prime India's "Four More Shots Please 2" web series. As a testament to his proficiency, he shouldered the role of Line Producer for two out of four of Pakistan's groundbreaking cinematic successes. With the LPT brand, he wielded the power to establish production globally, boasting over 15 partner offices worldwide, earning him the title of an international film producer.
In 2018, Uluç established Deimos Pictures. A production brand that breathes life into personal visions and creative projects, Deimos Pictures bore the fruit of pioneering efforts. In 2019, by consolidating various brands under Deimos Brands Group, Uluç Yemen Aslan continued to collaborate seamlessly with his dedicated team, producing superior quality works worldwide.
From a modest beginning to present-day achievements, Uluç Yemen Aslan's story stands as proof of boundless ambition and unwavering dedication. His legacy is an expression of innovation, artistic integrity, and a resolute commitment to elevating the standards of global creative production.- Actor
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Jerome "JS aka The Best" Smith is a young rising icon in todays entertainment industry from the DMV area(DC, Maryland, Virginia). He is the CEO of entertainment agencies Weapon X Evolution & Living The Dream Unlimited.
Among being an entrepreneur, a talented actor and multi-media personality, he is most notable for his skills as a record producer. Some of JS credits includes Starz Power Season 4, Netflix On My Block, Honey 4: Rise Up & Dance, Selena Gomez Coach 2018 campaign, American Idol, T.I., B.o.B., MTV, NFL, Raheem DeVaughn, GQ Magazine, NASCAR, Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, former Roc Nation artist Young Chris, TIME Magazine, G-Unit, Playstation, Samsung, Cartoon Network, Comcast, Sports Illustrated, Casey Veggies, FOX, UFC, People Magazine, the Washington Wizards, Insider Marketing, PBS, Vogue Magazine, Allure Magazine, Twista, TV One, HarperCollins and more.- Jennifer Doudna was born on 19 February 1964 in Washington, DC, USA.
- Actress
- Make-Up Department
Dajah is an American actress born in Washington, DC. She moved to South Carolina at the age of 6 year old. She fell in love with acting in 2011 when she was put in Theater class at Meadow Glen Middle School but started acting on screen in 2023. Her first role on screen was as Brandy Mills in the Movie Terror on The Rise (2023).
Dajah also has a YouTube channel called Dajahishere where she would produce videos of acting, traveling, storytelling, and vlogs.- Cinematographer
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Javier Castillo was born on 2 April 2000 in Washington DC, USA. He is a cinematographer and director, known for Piecing Together the Portraits of You (2022), Malibu Soda (2023) and Conjuring Christy (2022).- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Keith Eric Martin was born on 22 September 1966 in Washington, DC, USA. He was a composer, known for Bad Boys (1995), Jack Noland and Bcuz of U (2004). He died on 25 March 2022 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Stanton Samenow was born on 16 October 1941 in Washington DC, USA. He was married to Dorothy. He died on 8 May 2023 in Fairfax County, Virginia, USA.
- Darrius Archie was born on 5 March 1994 in Washington DC.
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James was born in Washington D.C., the son of Gertrude and James C. Isaac, Sr. from Sumter County, South Carolina. James grew up in Fort Pierce, Florida and attended Florida A&M University.
James served in the military as a journalist before moving to New York City to fulfill a dream sparked by a childhood visit to a television studio. A chance encounter with a TV reporter inspired him to attend Community Film Workshop, where he honed his television and film production skills, launching his professional career at NBC News, NEP Production Studio, and ABC's Wide World of Sports. James also directed the news and other shows for WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina. A later move to Atlanta led him to serve as Master Control at Turner Broadcasting, Fox TV, and the VTA Post Production Facility.
James also worked on a number of film projects, including the Afro-Latin music documentary "Musica," which aired on Public Television, and the feature film "Toni," which he produced and directed in collaborations with Vernon Clarke. He also penned the screenplay "The Highwaymen," which explored the life's work of Alfred Hair and the Highwaymen landscape painters of Florida's '50s and '60s.
James later met and partnered with professional angler Jim Austin, leading to the development of "Angler's Paradise," a cutting-edge fishing show independently produced and directed by James and starring Jim.- Actor
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DJ Kool was born in 1958 in Washington, DC, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008), Office Christmas Party (2016) and Streetwise (1998).- Florence King was born on 5 January 1936 in Washington, DC, USA. Florence died on 6 January 2016 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA.
- Born in the District of Columbia, in 1984, and raised on the West side of Baltimore City, Maryland, Carla worked as a Flight Attendant before pursuing an acting career.
Actress Carlie Madison Woodard was born on February 27, 1984, at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in the District of Columbia, while her father was serving in the United States Army. Her mother, Kathy, was a daycare provider. The youngest of two children, she grew up in a middle-class family. As a teenager, she played on the varsity softball team at Milford Mill Academy, in Baltimore, Maryland.
After earning a degree in Business Management from Coppin State College in Baltimore, Maryland, Carlie Madison moved to Florida to pursue her dream of being a small business owner and opening a Planet Smoothie Franchise. Her sister, Kara, has always encouraged Carlie Madison to perform. In 2020, her husband Rahmand, signed her up for acting classes at Nick Conti's Professional Actors Studio where she is learning the fundamentals of acting.
Carlie Madison shared, "2020 has brought forth amazing opportunities. I have been attending Acting Classes at Nick Conti's Professional Actors Studio, where I learn how to bring a scene to "life" through the development of a character, knowing your wants within a scene, trusting my instincts and working from a foundation of honesty and commitment. Also, these specialized acting school classes include fundamentals of script analysis, technique, improvisational work, cold readings and scene work. To hear more of what I am up to, follow me on social media." - Dionte D'Tay Pratt was born on 18 May 1986 in Washington Dc. He is an actor, known for Old School Rollers (2021).
- Kimberly Michelle Cloud Has her Main Business; The Kimberly Cloud Show LLC. This Production company entails her interviewing Clients about their past, present, and future. She has Interviewed Will Roberts from Oppenheimer, and DC Glenn from the ole skool rap song "Whoomp there it is." Cloud has also interviewed Shawn Harper and Ex NFL player and international speaker. From Italy to Africa I get the message across the world about change. "You can be empowered to if you continue to strive to move forward and do the right things." Time is everything on this planet! Kimberly Cloud Also ran for US Senante 2022! Kimberly Cloud brings a new twist on her interviews and she also has knack for helping one individual at a time while living on this planet she says. Cloud also plans on running for City Council in Tacoma Washington next year!!!
- Arthur Cotton Moore was born on 12 April 1935 in Washington DC, USA. He was married to Yolanda and Patricia. He died on 4 September 2022 in Washington DC, USA.
- Danny Gatton was born on 4 September 1945 in Washington, DC, USA. He died on 4 October 1994 in Newburg, Maryland, USA.
- Marque was born on 24 February 1963 in Washington, DC, USA. He was an actor, known for Música sí (1997) and E! True Hollywood Story (1996). He died on 30 March 2020 in New York City, New York, USA.
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Sally Banes was born on 9 October 1950 in Washington DC, USA. She was a producer, known for Trio A (The Mind Is a Muscle, Part I) (1978) and Style Wars (1983). She was married to Noël Carroll. She died on 14 June 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.- George Theophilus Walker was born on 27 June 1922 in Washington DC. He was a composer, known for Camera Three (1955). He was married to Helen Walker-Hill. He died on 23 August 2018 in Montclair, New Jersey, USA.