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Hasan Minhaj was born on 23 September 1985 in Davis, California, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The Daily Show (1996), 2017 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner (2017) and Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King (2017). He has been married to Beena Minhaj since 2 January 2015. They have one child.- Dillon Freasier has one of those incredible legendary Hollywood stories that doesn't happen often. A speeding ticket given to a casting director and a nice talk afterwards between that director and the police officer provided the chance of a lifetime to this local Texas kid in appearing in Paul Thomas Anderson's monumental film There Will Be Blood (2007). The officer was nothing less than Dillon Freasier's mother and the casting director had the chance to see the kid and wanted to cast him in the film, but the mother wasn't so sure she wanted her son to appear in a movie and didn't even know who was Daniel Day-Lewis, the leading actor who would be sharing most of the scenes with Dillon. Since Day-Lewis previous success was Gangs of New York (2002), the casting director provided a copy of that film to the mother. She was appalled in seeing such an intense and dangerous performance and couldn't imagine such man acting along her beloved kid. The film's team rushed in sending another film with Day-Lewis, the acclaimed The Age of Innocence (1993), where he played an educated gentleman, and that role convinced her in allowing Dillon to be part of Anderson's project.
Freasier was an elementary student in West Texas, with no previous acting experience but turned out to be a perfect choice for the role Anderson needed. Despite being unfamiliar with acting in front of cameras and specially along with one of the most respected actors of all time, Freasier succeed in a great way. As HW Plainview, the adopted son of oilman Daniel Plainview, the young star captivated audiences with his quiet, magnetic, intelligent presence and timing both in small moments or in more difficult sequences, specially the ones where he could only use his expressions and no sound to convey his emotions. The movie was a hit, received several award nominations and won two Academy Awards. Dillon earned nominations as Best Young Actor in two different awards (Young Artist Awards and the Online Film & Television Association).
Not much is known about his whereabouts or current line of work but it's quite certain that many audience await for his return to the big screen. - Writer
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Andy Weir was born on 16 June 1972 in Davis, California, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for The Martian (2015), Artemis and Untitled Andy Weir/Lord Miller Project.- Simone Alexandra Johnson was born on 14 August 2001 in Davie, Florida, USA. She is an actress, known for WWE Smackdown! (1999), WWE Raw (1993) and WrestleMania 31 (2015).
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Mauricio Mendoza was born in Davis, California to a Colombian mother from Pasto, and father from Bogota. After his birth, his parents returned to Bogotá, and to Cartagena for a few years. In 1982 at the age of 12, his family relocated to Davis, CA. Mauricio's mother always encouraged his brothers and him to perform. He was inspired by actor Raúl Juliá's ability to sing, dance, perform in film, and his great strength as a Shakespearean actor. He attributes his Masters in Classical Theater to the motivation felt from Juliá's career. He also found inspiration and motivation as an actor in Esai Morales after seeing his performance in La Bamba, and feeling he had finally seen an actor on screen that he could identify with.
Mauricio lived in San Diego where he got his Bachelors in Musical Theater from the United States International University, his masters from the University of San Diego and Old Globe Professional Actor Training Program in Classical Theater. His mentors, William Virchis, director/teacher and Richard M. Brunelle, his music teacher pushed him to become the best and to believe in himself by telling him that he had what it took to achieve his dream. Once he graduated, he decided to pursue everything from theater, to commercials, television, film, and voice overs. He moved to Los Angeles in 1994 where his versatility, and being fully bilingual allowed him to maintain constant work in all mediums.
Mauricio has been part of four groundbreaking Latino based television shows including being series regular in Sony Tristar's /Telemundo's Angeles for one season and Showtime's Resurrection Blvd., which lasted three years with best actor nominations. His most recent roles include work in La Quinceañera, East Los High, Hacienda Heights, Criminal Minds, The Last Man On Earth, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larceny with Dolph Lundren, Crave-The Fast Life, Blow and True Form Film's The Internationals, which he also produced. He looks forward to working with directors such as Alejandro G. Iñarritú, Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, and Robert Rodríguez, and with actors Al Pacino, Denzel Washington, Antonio Banderas, Javier Bardem, Hugh Jackman, Robert De Niro and John Travolta.
In 2007 Mauricio became interested in working as producer. In an assertive move to change things in Hollywood and to be able to create his own opportunities he became the executive producer and producer of the Imagen Award winning 13 episode web series Encounters along with Miguel Torres and Armando Acevedo. Mauricio's production credits include films, music videos, shorts and web series including After School, Fighting Chance, SinVergüenzas, The Shifting and Intolerance; music videos The Power Of One and Recuperar starring his brother Andres Mendoza, and the shorts Mi Amor, It Can Only Be Used Once Directed by Michael DeLorenzo, From Now On directed by Ivonne Coll, Between the Lights, One directed by Carlos Carrasco, Him and Her, and The Real Faces of Dialysis. He is part owner of True Form Films, a production company he runs with wife Yeniffer Behrens and with DeWayne Cox. His goal is to build True Form Films to be a self-sufficient production company that is able to produce content all year around.
In addition to film, Mauricio has over 50 theater credits including a very successful run of Karen Zacarías' Destiny of Desire directed by José Luis Valenzuela. This stage production ran at the South Coast Repertory Theater last year for two months and then headed to Chicago at the Goodman Theater for two more. His most notable theater performances include playing Bernardo in West Side Story, El Gallo in the Fantasticks, Guido in Nine, Juan Julián in Anna In The Tropics, Kevin Rosario in In The Heights, Cinderella's Prince in Into The Woods, Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, Ernesto Del Río in Destiny of Desire, The New Mambo Kings conceived by him and his twin brother Actor/director Carlos A. Mendoza, and Magaldi in Evita. His charitable work includes fund raising and visits to Casa Hogar an orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico and organization he was introduced to by his friend and actor Nicholas Gonzalez. On his spare time, he works on producing material that will makes a difference in the world, on becoming a game changer, and being a great father and husband.- Alice Adair was born on 8 November 1906 in Davis, Oklahoma, USA. She was an actress, known for The Private Life of Helen of Troy (1927), None But the Brave (1928) and Asegure a su mujer (1935). She died on 26 January 1996 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
- Kyle Lupo was born on 13 November 1981 in Davie, Florida, USA. He is an actor, known for Dexter (2006), The Frightening (2002) and Jack & Bobby (2004).
- Brennan Murray is an American actor and the first unofficial cartoon human best known for playing Wendell Brixby in Video Game High School (2012). He was born on March 13, 1988 and grew up in sunny South Florida. He began performing in plays after accidentally dancing into his middle school drama teacher. Brennan attended Western High School where he was heavily involved in Florida State Thespians, taking on drama club president and winning The 2006 Cappie Award for Best Comedic Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Nathan Detroit in Guys & Dolls. After attending Florida State University and studying abroad in London, he quickly moved to Hollywood, California in the summer of 2010. That same year, he booked his first television appearance on Disney's Good Luck Charlie (2010) and scored a tiny role opposite Josh Gad in the feature film, She Wants Me (2012). He has since appeared in several network TV shows including Cougar Town (2009) and Jane the Virgin (2014), a handful of independent feature films and over a dozen web series. He has a leading role in the indie feature, Swell (2019). Brennan won the 2016 Indie Series Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy for his portrayal of Michael Darling in the adaptation of J.M. Barrie's The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy (2014). He voices multiple roles, including Tyronius, opposite Aidy Bryant in Amazon's first animated series, Danger & Eggs (2015). In the spring of 2017, Brennan wrote, produced and starred in a handful of viral videos tackling real issues in funny ways for ATTN. He resides in downtown Los Angeles, California, and was an avid Hillary Clinton supporter throughout the 2016 election. Brennan volunteers regularly with the Young Storytellers of LA.
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Eddie Baker was born on 17 November 1897 in Davis, West Virginia, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Oranges and Lemons (1923), Rough on Romeo (1922) and Crazy Doings (1929). He was married to Christine J.. He died on 4 February 1968 in Hollywood, California, USA.- Brittany Carel - Breslauer is an accomplished American model and actress, hailing from South Florida and currently residing in Los Angeles.
With a passion for the entertainment industry from a young age, Brittany embarked on her career by appearing in commercials and print advertisements with her striking looks and natural charisma. Brittany quickly made a name for herself in the modeling world. Her unique ability to effortlessly embody different styles and capture the essence of a brand has led her to work with global brands such as Coca-Cola and Volkswagen.
Brittany expanded her horizons and ventured into acting in 2020. Her performance as "The Second" in sci-fi thriller "The Recruit" has been showcased in numerous film festivals. Her commitment to her craft is evident in her ability to bring authenticity and depth to every role she takes on.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Brittany is actively involved in philanthropic work. She has partnered with notable organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association, Autism Speaks, Alzheimer's LA, and ASPCA, demonstrating her commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
As she continues to evolve and take on new challenges, there is no doubt that Brittany's acting career will continue to flourish and leave a lasting impression on the industry. - Tami Donaldson was born on 14 February 1981 in Davie, Florida, USA. She is an actress, known for Middle Men (2009), Lost Everything (2010) and The Ripe 7 (2008).
- Alex Weisman was born on 16 July 1987 in Davie, Florida, USA. He is an actor, known for Chicago P.D. (2014), Chicago Fire (2012) and Chicago Med (2015).
- Steve Clark was born on 26 February 1891 in Davis County, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Durango Valley Raiders (1938), Haunted Ranch (1943) and Saddle Mountain Roundup (1941). He was married to Emily Margaret Clark and Ruth. He died on 29 June 1954 in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Nyjah Huston was born on 30 November 1994 in Davis, California, USA. He is an actor, known for xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017), Ballers (2015) and The Motivation (2013).
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A hip-hop convert since first hearing Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five's "The Message" at the age of 10, DJ Shadow, born Josh Davis, has gone on to become a distinctive voice in the realm of hip-hop. He gained notoriety with a series of mixes in the early 1990s before recording his 17-minute epic "Entropy" in 1991. He signed to James Lavelle's Britain-based Mo Wax Records shortly afterwards and recorded the classic single "In/Flux" in 1993, followed by the epic 4-part EP "What Does Your Soul Look Like" in 1995. It was 1997's "Endtroducing..." that gave Shadow considerable exposure. The album, a series of sample-driven melodic compositions, illustrated hip-hop sampling at its finest, a style that is at odds with such performers as 'Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs' and M.C. Hammer. The album was a critical favorite, making several end-of-the-year best-of lists. Shortly thereafter, the "Preemptive Strike" album was released, which featured "In/Flux" and "What Does Your Soul Look Like?" which had been previously unavailable in the states, as well as two new singles. He also produced the ambitious "Psyence Fiction" album, a project devised by Lavelle and recorded under the moniker Unkle, which was released in September 1998. Currently, Shadow is overseeing projects for Quannum Projects, his Northern California-based legion of producers and MCs, which features Blackilicious, Latryx, and Shadow himself.- Virginia True Boardman was born on 23 May 1889 in Fort Davis, Texas, USA. She was an actress, known for A Blind Bargain (1922), The Road to Ruin (1934) and The Lady Lies (1929). She was married to True Boardman. She died on 10 June 1971 in Hollywood, California, USA.
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Gary Gero was born on 17 February 1946 in Davis, California, USA. He is known for The Last Starfighter (1984), The Final Countdown (1980) and Casino Royale (2006).- Born in Davis, CA, Rafael has appeared in film and television spots since childhood. A child of two immigrants, he is a native Spanish and English speaker, and he studied acting at New York University, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London before working on Off-Broadway theater and network TV shows and commercials in NY and LA.
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Chi Cheng was born on 15 July 1970 in Davis, California, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Law Abiding Citizen (2009), Valentine (2001) and House of Wax (2005). He died on 13 April 2013 in Sacramento, California, USA.- Composer
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Segel was born in Marseilles in 1963, France and grow up in Davis, California and Tucson, Arizona. Jonathan went to college at the University of California, Santa Cruz where he studied under Peter Elsea and experimental music pioneer Gordon Mumma. In Santa Cruz he hooked up with Camper Van Beethoven, apparently for life. He moved to San Francisco in 1989, where he worked with many bands including his own Hieronymus Firebrain and Jack & Jill, moved to Los Angeles in 1997 to work for Dane Davis at Danetracks, a film sound post production facility, then back to Oakland, California in 2001, where received a master's degree in music composition at Mills College, studying with Fred Frith, Pauline Oliveros, Alvin Curran and Joelle Leandre. He is the son of Irwin H. Segel, a Professor of Biochemistry at University of California, Davis and author of Biochemical Calculations. Jonathan Segel has taught music theory and electronic music at the College of Marin and Ohlone College in the San Francisco Bay Area. Today he performs improvising acoustic/digital solo (or with others as Chaos Butterfly), in a revived Camper Van Beethoven and as a rock and roll band leader in his eponymous band. Segel has been an occasional contributor to music from the Big City Orchestra over the past few decades. Segel currently resides in Stockholm, Sweden.- Actress
Charlotte Russell was born on 7 October 1912 in Davis, California, USA. She was an actress. She was married to Richard Collins Ham. She died on 2 June 2002 in Davis, California, USA.- Soundtrack
Frankie Yankovic was born on 28 July 1915 in Davis, West Virginia, USA. He died on 14 October 1998 in New Port Richey, Florida, USA.- Gerald Hurst was born in 1937 in Davis, Oklahoma, USA. He died on 11 March 2015 in Austin, Texas, USA.
- Cristy Caserta was born on 5 August 1980 in Davie, Florida, USA. She died on 4 October 2018 in Plantation, Florida, USA.
- Amanda Joy Collins was born on 5 December 1966 in Davie County, North Carolina, USA. She is an actress, known for The Apocalypse (2007) and Choose Connor (2007). She has been married to Jim Collins since 16 January 1988. They have two children.