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- Actress
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In a career spanning six decades plus, the ever-vital and ever-versatile Carmen Zapata stands as one of the most respected and diversified Hispanic-American figures in the performing arts. The much-admired veteran actress has worn many hats over the years: teacher, producer, translator, lecturer and narrator.
Born in New York City on July 15, 1927, the daughter of a Mexican father and Argentine mother, she started entertaining on the musical stage. Making her Broadway debut in the chorus of "Oklahoma" in 1946, she continued in the same vein with regional and summer stock roles in "Bloomer Girl", Bells Are Ringing", "Guys and Dolls" "Carnival" (with Liza Minnelli), "Bye Bye Birdie", "No Strings" and "Stop the World, I Want to Get Off". In 1956 she appeared on Broadway in the Jose Quintero-directed dramatic piece "The Innkeepers" starring Geraldine Page, but it closed within a few days. For years Carmen was active on the stand-up comedy circuit performing in clubs and hotels across the country while billing herself as "Marge Cameron" in order to encourage non-discriminatory employment.
She returned late to acting in the early 1960s (as Carmen Zapata) and the subsequent search for ethnic support roles proved both difficult and unfulfilling. It was impossible to steer clear of the severe stereotypes imposed on her, yet she managed to establish a name for herself on 1970s TV. As a series regular, she had supporting duties alongside Mayor Anthony Quinn in the drama The Man and the City (1971); played matriarch Sophia Valdez in the ethnic family sitcom Viva Valdez (1976) opposite Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.; appeared as Arthur Hill's housekeeper in the detective drama Hagen (1980) starring Chad Everett; and had flavorful recurring roles in The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1971) and Flamingo Road (1980). Unfortunately, the series' run of all these shows was too short-lived to earn top TV stardom for herself.
Always striving for dignity, intelligence and positiveness in her work, she was often defeated by token appearances that underused her vast talents. When afforded the opportunity she could be quite touching and heartfelt. Dramatic and comedic performances included roles in such popular shows as "The Bold Ones", "Bonanza", "Marcus Welby, M.D.", "Owen Marshall", "Medical Center", "Adam 12", "Mod Squad", "The Rookies", "Love, American Style", "Wonder Women", "The Streets of San Francisco", "McMillan and Wife", "Trapper John, M.D.", "Chico and the Man", "Matt Houston", "Falcon Crest", "Married with Children", "The Trials of Rosie O'Neil", "L.A. Law", "Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman", and many, many others. She was seen sporadically in the late 1980s and early 1990s on the daytime soap Santa Barbara (1984) as Carmen Castillo. Less visible on film, negligible roles included Sol Madrid (1968), Hail, Hero! (1969), Portnoy's Complaint (1972), Rabbit Test (1978), Boulevard Nights (1979), How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980), the campy horror flick Vultures (1984), and, more recently as one of the choir nuns in the box-office bonanza Sister Act (1992) and its sequel.
More significantly, Ms. Zapata established herself as a prominent benefactor to the Los Angeles-area performing arts. In 1973 she co-founded the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts (BFA), a resident theater company and organization dedicated to bringing the Hispanic experience and culture to the Southern California community via the medium of bilingual stage productions. Serving as its president and producing director, many honors have been bestowed upon her for her selfless contributions. Establishing a durable relationship with the Los Angeles Unified School District to bring the works of great Hispanic authors to public school students, she has produced over 80 plays on BFA's mainstage. On TV, she starred as the town mayor for nine seasons on the PBS' bilingual children's television show Villa Alegre (1973).
As a teacher of drama, Carmen has offered her talents and services to the Academy of Stage and Cinema Arts and the East Los Angeles College Theatre Arts, among others venues. Moreover, a BFA facility was set up as an extension of UCLA. Since 1976, Carmen has been co-translating the groundbreaking plays and poems of such renowned Hispanic figures as 'Federico Garcia Lorca'. These important translations have included Garcia Lorca's "Blood Wedding", "The House of Bernarda Alba" and "Yerma" (the last work mentioned won a Dramalogue Award in 1980). In return, she portrayed the small role of Garcia Lorca's mother in the film Death in Granada (1996) starring Andy Garcia as the maverick Spanish poet and playwright who was executed by firing squad for his political stoicism.
A narrator for the Oscar-nominated documentary The Mothers of the Plaza of Mayo (1985), Carmen's later focus has been as a lecturer at universities and theater conferences across the country. At age 80, Ms. Zapata's unwavering dedication in preserving Hispanic-American culture continues to be a source of pride to the Los Angeles community and her profound influence has extended itself nationwide. At various times, she has been the recipient of several L.A. industry awards as well, including the "Ovation", the Dramalogue and Nosotros Awards for her excellence in theatre.
In 2003, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her final millennium film roles included The Egg Plant Lady (2000) and The Sleepy Time Gal (2001) while on TV she made a brief appearance in the TV movie Fidel (2002). She died of heart failure on January 5, 2014, in Van Nuys, CA.- Alma Muriel was born on 20 October 1951 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. She was an actress, known for Luna de sangre (1984), A Married Woman (1982) and Amor libre (1979). She was married to José María Napoleón. She died on 5 January 2014 in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
- Actor
- Music Department
Uday Kiran was born on 26 January 1980 in Attapur, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor, known for Nuvvu Nenu (2001), Nee Sneham (2002) and Sreeram (2002). He was married to Vishitha and Vishita. He died on 5 January 2014 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Eugenia de Chikoff was born on 29 August 1919 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She died on 5 January 2014 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Eugene Elman was born on 16 March 1926 in New York, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) and Kindergarten Cop (1990). He died on 5 January 2014 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Tom Quinn was born on 28 April 1934 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Super 8 (2011), The Next Three Days (2010) and The Pelican Brief (1993). He was married to Marsha Lehman. He died on 5 January 2014 in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA.
- Mal Jones was born on 17 May 1927 in the USA. He was an actor, known for The Truman Show (1998), Cocoon: The Return (1988) and Flipper (1996). He died on 5 January 2014 in Miami, Florida, USA.
- Eusébio DA Silva Ferreira (January 1942 - 5 January 2014) was a Portuguese footballer who played as a striker. He is considered one of the greatest players of all time and S.L. Benfica's greatest ever player. During his professional career, he scored 733 goals in 745 matches. Nicknamed the Black Panther, the Black Pearl, or o Rei (the King), he was known for his speed, technique, athleticism and his ferocious right-footed shot, making him a prolific goalscorer.
- Hal Fort Atkinson III was born on 7 May 1945 in Laurel, Mississippi, USA. He was an actor, known for The Mighty Ducks (1992), The Babysitter (1995) and Bound and Gagged: A Love Story (1993). He died on 5 January 2014 in Tarzana, California, USA.
- Anna Cameron was born on 28 November 1926 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was an actress, known for Lexx (1996), Hersenschimmen (1988) and On Camera (1954). She died on 5 January 2014 in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Soundtrack
Nelson Ned was born on 2 March 1947 in Ubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He died on 5 January 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.- Sidsel Sellæg was born on 10 February 1928 in Notodden, Norway. She was an actress, known for Vestavind (1994), Skulle det dukke opp flere lik er det bare å ringe..... (1970) and Ukjent mann (1951). She was married to Per Theodor Haugen. She died on 5 January 2014 in Oslo, Norway.
- Robert Boyle was born on 2 August 1938 in Huntington, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Hoosiers (1986) and The Doctors (1963). He died on 5 January 2014 in Decatur, Indiana, USA.
- László Zámori was born on 20 April 1922 in Cegléd, Hungary. He was an actor, known for Féltékenység (1943), Dübörgö csend (1978) and Platonov szerelmei (1967). He died on 5 January 2014 in Szolnok, Hungary.
- Ray Williams was born on 27 November 1927 in Felinfoel, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK. He died on 5 January 2014 in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK.
- Brian Hart was born on 7 September 1936 in Enfield, Middlesex, England, UK. He died on 5 January 2014 in Epping, Essex, England, United Kingdom.
- Kaj Robert was born on 26 August 1926 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was an actor, known for Fængslende feriedage (1978), Hvor er liget, Møller? (1971) and Den otteøjede skorpion (1979). He died on 5 January 2014.
- Endre Senkálszky was born on 2 October 1914 in Kolozsvár, Hungary. He was an actor, known for Point of Return (2001), Kínai védelem (1999) and Hidegrázás (1994). He died on 5 January 2014 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
- Mohamed Benguettaf was born on 20 December 1939 in Hussein Dey, Algeria, France. He was an actor, known for La voie (1967), Sanaoud (1972) and Velikij turan (1995). He died on 5 January 2014 in Algiers, Algeria.
- Augusto Graziani was born on 4 May 1933 in Naples, Campania, Italy. He died on 5 January 2014 in Naples, Campania, Italy.
- Slamet Gundono was an actor, known for Javanese Opera (2006), Madame Dasima (2001) and The Spirit of Ki Slamet Gundono (2016). He died on 5 January 2014 in Kartasura, Indonesia.
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- Actor
- Production Designer
Stanislav Mozný was born on 14 February 1942 in Pezinok, Slovenský stát [now Slovakia]. He was a set decorator and actor, known for Medená veza (1970), Orlie pierko (1972) and Sitting on a Branch, Enjoying Myself (1989). He died on 5 January 2014 in Pezinok, Slovakia.- Additional Crew
- Actor
- Writer
Simon Hoggart was born on 26 May 1946. He was an actor and writer, known for State of Play (2003), Pen Monkeys (2001) and Great Little Railways (1983). He was married to Alyson Clare Corner. He died on 5 January 2014 in The Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, Surrey, England, UK.- Jerry Coleman was born on 14 September 1924 in San Jose, California, USA. He was an actor, known for 1956 World Series (1956), 1955 World Series (1955) and 1951 World Series (1951). He was married to Margaret Hay. He died on 5 January 2014 in San Diego, California, USA.
- Stephen was born William Stephen Fangio on February 23, 1958. He is gifted with great athletic talent as evidenced by his ability to play golf so well on only one leg. In his youth he was good at baseball, but his passion was soccer. While he longed to play professionally, that dream ended on November 6, 1980, at the young age of 22 when a tragic car/motorcycle accident left him on crutches for the remainder of his life. Stephen didn't let that accident stop him. He utilized humor to deal with the loss. Stephen loves golf, teaches youth golf clinics, does motivational speaking, sells his own instructional golf video and line of putters, and has a reality TV show in the works. The TV show will focus on the defiant power of the human spirit as Stephen and other physically challenged individuals reveal how they face life every day and overcome disabilities to accomplish great feats.
Stephen is a mechanical engineer and still works for his family company, he rebuilds his favorite car - Roadrunners, and even became a pilot after his accident.