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Kader Khan was an Indian actor, comedian, and screenwriter who worked in Hindi cinema. Khan's family migrated from Afghanistan to Mumbai, India, in 1942, and was raised in the neighbourhood of Kamathipura, Mumbai.
He completed his education at Ismail Yusuf College in Mumbai, earning a Master's degree in Civil Engineering (M.Tech). However, his passion for writing and acting led him to pursue a career in the film industry.
Kader Khan debuted in the film industry as a writer with the film Jawani Diwani (1972) in 1972. However, his first film as an actor was Daag: A Poem of Love (1973), starring Rajesh Khanna in the lead role.
He went on to write dialogues for numerous successful films in the 1970s and 1980s, including Sholay (1975), Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Naseeb (1981), and Coolie (1983).
Khan has acted in over 300 films and appeared in supporting roles in some of Bollywood's biggest hits, such as Sharaabi (1984), Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri (1990), Agneepath (1990), Hum (1991), and Khuda Gawah (1992).
Some of his notable performances as an actor include Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Coolie No. 1 (1995), Taqdeerwala (1995), and Judwaa (1997). He also worked in television serials such as Hasna Mat (2001) and Khuda Gawah (1992).
Kader Khan was also a prolific screenwriter and wrote scripts for films like Dharam Veer (1977), Mr. Natwarlal (1979), Laawaris (1981), and Geraftaar (1985). He also wrote and produced the film Shama (1981), which was released in 1981.
Some of Kader Khan's most memorable performances were in comedies, where he was known for his impeccable comic timing. He worked with some of the biggest stars in the industry, including Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar.
Kader Khan's last appearance was in the 2019 Rangeela Raja film Rangeela Raja (2019). He passed away on December 31, 2018, at 81.
Kader Khan was awarded numerous awards for his contributions to the Indian film industry. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue twice for Meri Aawaz Suno (1981) and Angaar (1992). He also received the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian for Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri (1990).
In addition, he was honoured with the Padma Shri award, one of India's highest civilian honours, in 2019, which was posthumously awarded to him.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Denny Doherty was born and reared in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and began his musical career there in a local rock band, The Hepsters, while working in a pawn shop. He had started singing in public at age 15, on a dare by performing "Love Letters In The Sand" in a skating rink-turned-dance-hall. In 1959 he formed his first folk trio, The Colonials, and after changing their name to The Halifax Three, signed a recording contract in New York. After recording two albums, the trio broke up, and Denny linked with Cass Elliot as a member of her group, The Big Three, which later became The Mugwumps, the first folk-rock group. Cass and Denny later joined John and Michelle Phillips of The New Journeymen to become The Mamas and The Papas. In 1965 the group relocated to Los Angeles where, over the next four years, they turned out a score of top-selling albums and singles featuring Doherty and Elliot's lead vocals, including "California Dreamin'," "Monday Monday" and "I Saw Her Again." Upon the collapse of the group, Denny recorded two solo albums, and material for an unreleased third. (One of these albums reunited him with former Mamas Michelle and Cass as they sang background vocals for 1974's Waiting For A Song.).
Doherty played the lead in Andy Warhol and John Phillips' Man on the Moon on Broadway in 1975 and Doherty was cast in The Irish Art Centre's Juno and the Paycock. In 1978 he returned to Canada and hosted "Denny's Sho" on Canadian television. During the 1980s he reunited with fellow Papa, John Phillips in The New Mamas and Papas and toured the United States as well as Europe and Asia. Having returned to home in Canada, Doherty's many stage credits there include North Mountain Breakdown, Needfire and Paul Ledoux's Fire as well as The Secret Garden. Film/TV credits include "Pit Pony" and The Harbourmaster in "Theodore Tugboat." Denny was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1996; The Mamas and The Papas were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001. In recent years, Doherty told the tale of his life with The Mamas and The Papas, in Dream A Little Dream which ran in Halifax, Toronto, and finally Off-Broadway in 2003. Doherty was married briefly to Linda Woodward in the early seventies with whom he had a daughter, Jessica. He lived outside Toronto with his other two children, Emberly and John, to whose mother Jeannette, Doherty was married for twenty years until her death in 1998. He died on January 19, 2007, following kidney problems. (www.dennydoherty.com)- Actress
- Location Management
- Writer
A graduate of the National Theatre School Jamaican born Suzanne Coy also known as ZAN is a brilliant, versatile actor-master of over 30 dialects who always brings something interesting to every part. In addition to her stage work including a couple of comedic one-person shows Suzanne has numerous TV and film credits. You may have seen her as series regular in KING, the trend-setting police drama. Nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award she was a regular on CTV's new hit sitcom DAN FOR MAYOR. She had recurring roles both in CBC 's 'HEARTLAND' and Global's 'DA KINK IN MY HAIR'. You can also catch her on NETFLICKS in Rene Zellwegger's 'NEW IN TOWN', 'NOAHS ARCH: JUMPING THE BROOM, or 'MR and MRS LOVING' starring Timothy Hutton among others.
She continues to create characters for ZANTASTICK (a show in development) as well as finally publishing her poetry. As a new producer, she has joined her partners in Australia and America to bring a number of films to completion.
An entrepreneur at heart she is currently part of a team that is bringing a number of ALTERNATIVE GREEN ENERGY products to the global market. She has always been a master networking and instrumental in closing deals where everyone wins. It's all part of a vision for film makers, corporations and change agents, to work together to improve the environment elevate our consciousness. Founder of 'ACT From the HEART Productions' Suzanne sees the artist as a community catalyst. Her 2 shorts on the great community leader Dr.Omowale Satterwhite from the East Palo Alto ghetto have played locally in California. Suzanne graduated from NCDI's Professional Development for Community Consultants in 2002 and has since applied her studies in her capacity as Program Manager for at-risk youth, literacy and numeracy camps. For the past 20 years Suzanne has participated in other community arts programs and that use creativity to teach life skills. ZAN feels it is her mission to increase our individual capacity for ridiculousness and if it isn't through her comic parodies; she also certifies people to laugh for no reason! ZAN is a sought after Acting Coach and teacher on and off film sets. She believes it is time reclaim the role of the artists to be a part of a new Star System not based on psychotic egoism but based on the idea that the storyteller is the inspiration for personal and community transformation.- Don Mason was born on 8 September 1929 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor, known for Stingray (1964), Suspense (1962) and Studio 4 (1962). He died on 20 January 1980 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Music Department
- Composer
- Actor
Oscar Peterson, the famous jazz musician, started his recording career in the mid 40s with records for RCA. As member of the group "Jazz at the Philharmonic" he started touring in the 50s and continued until late in the 60s. During this time he made also numerous recordings for various labels. He has recorded with the great jazz legends such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker.- Jim Paulson was born on 10 January 1940 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He was an actor, known for MacGyver (1985), Buying Time (1988) and Super Speedway (1997). He died on 13 February 2007 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Art Department
- Camera and Electrical Department
Joey Panko was born on 29 August 1959 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Joey is known for Mama (2013), G2 (1999) and Jill Rips (2000). Joey died on 10 March 2013 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.- Producer
- Actor
- Director
Lionel Shenken was born on 11 March 1928 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was a producer and actor, known for Diamond in the Rough (1988), The Tangent Affair (1989) and The Changing Face of Beauty (1973). He died on 23 June 2008 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.- George Finstad was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He was married to Betty. He died on 30 May 2008 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Malcolm Xerxes was born on 31 January 1965 in Salford, Lancashire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004), Cypher (2002) and Relic Hunter (1999). He died on 13 September 2005 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Sylvia Murphy was born on 24 September 1931 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She was an actress, known for Encounter (1952) and The Wayne and Shuster Hour (1957). She was married to Charles Templeton, William C. Tate and Mark Simon. She died on 24 February 2021 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Igor Gouzenko is popularly known as the man who 'started the Cold War'. He was a cypher clerk working in the Russian Embassy in Ottawa Canada when he defected on September 5, 1945. He lived the rest of his life in ambiguous obscurity in Ontario, living in fear of reprisals by Stalin's KGB. His identity and location could never be revealed. He appeared several times on television; notably on the Canadian programs THIS HOUR HAS SEVEN DAYS and FRONT PAGE CHALLENGE. He was introduced to the public during a radio interview with American Drew Pearson. In these public 'appearances ', he would always wear a pillowcase or a hood over his head.
- Glenn Gardiner was born on 4 January 1920 in Merlin, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor, known for Folio (1955). He died on 18 December 2011 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Location Management
- Actor
- Production Manager
Gil Novis was an actor and production manager, known for No Contest (1995), Sacred Trust (1997) and Deeply, Deeply Trunk (1996). He died on 24 October 2001 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.- Music Department
Bert Niosi was born on 10 February 1909 in London, Ontario, Canada. He is known for Parade (1959), Wild is Love (1961) and Blinkity Blank (1955). He died on 3 August 1987 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.- Kate Aitken was born on 6 April 1891 in Beeton, Ontario, Canada. She was married to Henry Mundell Aitken. She died on 11 December 1971 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Edward Bousfield was born on 19 June 1926 in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. He died on 7 September 2016 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Hazel McCallion was born on 14 February 1921 in Port Daniel, Quebec, Canada. She was married to Sam McCallion. She died on 29 January 2023 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Steve Montador was born on 21 December 1979 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He died on 15 February 2015 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Transportation Department
- Camera and Electrical Department
Howard Holden was born on 22 August 1941 in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada. He is known for Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001), The Five Senses (1999) and Crossed Over (2002). He died on 4 July 2002 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.- Ruth Knott was an actress, known for Shoestring Theatre (1959). She was married to Arthur Leslie Knott. She died on 29 September 2011 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Erin Wall was born on 4 November 1975 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She was an actress, known for Cosi Fan Tutte (2005), BBC Proms (2014) and War Requiem (2012). She was married to Roberto Mauro. She died on 8 October 2020 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Harold Kojima was born on 11 November 1947 in Hawaii. He was an actor, known for Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987). He died on 8 February 2017 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Kathy Shaidle died on 9 January 2021 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Eddie Melo was born on 31 July 1960 in São Miguel, Azores, Portugal. He was married to Rhonda Sullivan and Sine Mathiesen. He died on 6 April 2001 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Joseph Lipson was born on 26 December 1950 in Cote-Saint-Luc, Quebec, Canada. He was an actor, known for The Funny Farm (1983). He died on 19 January 2012 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Additional Crew
Roy Irvine was born on 27 June 1929 in Canada. He is known for Porky's (1981), The Neptune Factor (1973) and The Incubus (1981). He died on 5 January 2011 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.- Al Cherney was born on 1 November 1932 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. He died on 23 August 1989 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Gerry Eldred was born on 5 October 1934 in Galt, Ontario, Canada. Gerry is known for Musical Magic: Gilbert and Sullivan in Stratford (1984), The Pirates of Penzance (1985) and The Gondoliers (1984). Gerry died on 18 June 2013 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Barry Morgan was a writer, known for On the Evidence (1975). Barry died on 19 January 2015 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Ed Glinert was born on 12 April 1948. Ed was married to Ethel Glinert. Ed died on 21 May 2008 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Art Department
Delano Upshaw was born on 3 September 1952 in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada. Delano is known for Life (2015). Delano was married to Susan Sheehan. Delano died on 23 September 2021 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.