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- Actor
- Director
Robert Francis Vaughn was born on November 22, 1932 at Charity Hospital in New York City, the son of show business parents, Marcella Frances (Gaudel) and Gerald Walter Vaughn. His father was a radio actor and his mother starred on stage. Robert came to the public's attention first with his Oscar-nominated role, in The Young Philadelphians (1959). The next year, he was one of the seven in the western classic The Magnificent Seven (1960). Despite being in such popular films, he generally found work on television. He appeared over 200 times in guest roles in the late 1950s to early 1960s. It was in 1963 that he received his first major role in The Lieutenant (1963). Robert took the role with the intention of making the transition from being a guest-star actor to being a co-star on television. It was due to his work in this series that producer Norman Felton offered him the role of Napoleon Solo in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964).
Four extremely successful years (1964-68) followed as the series became one of the most popular television series of the 1960s. It made Vaughn an international television star, but he wanted to embark on a career in film, and did so soon after the series ended in 1968 by co-starring in Bullitt (1968) with Steve McQueen. Now working in film full-time, he starred in The Bridge at Remagen (1969) and The Mind of Mr. Soames (1970), before making a change by going back to television, this time in England. He took a lead role in the series The Protectors (1972) and stayed in England for the first half of the 1970s. He returned to the United States in the mid-1970s and embarked on a very successful run of television miniseries roles that resulted in his receiving an Emmy Award in 1978 for Washington: Behind Closed Doors (1977) and a nomination the following year for Backstairs at the White House (1979).
The 1970s proved a important time in Robert's life, as in 1974, he married actress Linda Staab, and completed his thesis on Hollywood blacklisting during the McCarthy "Red Scare" era, published in 1972 as "Only Victims: A Study of Show Business Blacklisting". During the 1980s, he mixed television with film. Roles in such films as S.O.B. (1981), Superman III (1983), The Delta Force (1986) and Black Moon Rising (1986) were highlights. In television, he appeared in many successful series, most notably in The A-Team (1983) and Emerald Point N.A.S. (1983).
He continued with a diverse range of projects, appearing on stage on numerous occasions. The 1990s saw the same variety of roles. Made-for-TV movies were a popular choice for him, as well as such series as As the World Turns (1956), The Nanny (1993) and Law & Order (1990). He had a role in the 1998 series remake of the classic film in which he appeared, The Magnificent Seven (1998). He also appeared in major features such as Joe's Apartment (1996) and BASEketball (1998), and in smaller roles in subsequent years.
Robert died of acute leukemia on November 11, 2016 in Ridgefield, Connecticut. His last acting credit, Gold Star (2017), was released the year of his death.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Actor, artist, filmmaker and puppeteer, Robert "Bob" Board was truly a unique talent in Hollywood throughout its golden years. In the 1930's and 40s, MGM was grooming Bob to become one of their next "leading men", casting him in numerous supporting roles among top stars of the day. Years later Bob chose not to focus entirely on acting, although he continued to take on supporting roles in such films as Gilda (1946), The Magnificent Yankee (1950), The Hurricane at Pilgrim Hill (1950) and D-Day the Sixth of June (1956).
Throughout the 40s and 50s Bob wrote and directed many short films including Call To Arms, The Derelict, Pampas Moon and The Mute, which earned him numerous awards including one from the Cannes Film Festival in 1959. He acted in most of them as well.
He was an avid puppeteer, and handmade all of his puppets. Bob especially enjoyed performing for children at festivals and events. He once performed a private puppet show for actor Ronald Reagan, Ron's mother and girlfriend at the time, Nancy.
Bob was also known to make handmade dolls of numerous stars in their notable character's costumes, and would often give them to the actors as gifts. His gift of a doll to Stan Laurel gave birth to a lasting friendship throughout the years, and they would write each other often. He also befriended Italian director Federico Fellini, after making him dolls of the two major characters from his Oscar winning films (The Road (1954) and Nights of Cabiria (1957)). Fellini later gifted Bob with an original drawing of those 2 characters, signed to him personally. Perhaps one of the greatest moments in Bob's life was when he was able to personally give a doll to his longtime idle and inspiration, actress Marion Davies. During the meeting they shared stories of how they both overcame stuttering as a child. He confessed to her that it was reading about her success that motivated him to overcome his condition as well. They remained friends ever since.
One of Bob's other talents was photography, especially capturing the stars of the day in a very candid fashion. His numerous connections in Hollywood allowed him access to private events where he photographed such celebrities as Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Audrey Hepburn, Lucille Ball, Cary Grant, Bette Davis, Clark Gable and Mae West. He has become known in Hollywood as "one of the original paparazzi", and his photos and film footage have been featured in many documentaries throughout the years, including The People's Hollywood (2003).
Through the years Bob became close with many of the stars he worked with, especially Robert Young, who selected Bob as his stand-in for nearly two decades. He also was a stand-in for such stars and Elvis Presley, Tab Hunter and James Stewart. Bob occasionally modeled as well, and once posed as a fighter pilot in a wartime promotional photo alongside Rita Hayworth.
Bob's boutique theater, Le Petit Cinema, located in the hills under the Hollywood Sign, attracted many luminaries and celebrities for decades. Before the advent of the VCR, his theater was a rare place in which vintage prints could be viewed, and became known as one of the first "revival houses" to exist in Hollywood. Theater attendees include Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Stan Laurel and Joan Crawford.
In the latter part of Bob's acting career, he became more active in television, and was frequently on the hit show Mission: Impossible (1966). After retiring from acting, Bob went on to produce a documentary about Marion Davies. This led him to be invited to be involved with another documentary about the legendary actress, Captured on Film: The True Story of Marion Davies (2001), which features him and his stories of their special relationship. His enormous collection of Marion Davies movie memorabilia has been donated to Wesleyan University's Cinema Archive in their Special Collections Department. The entire collection will always be referred to as the Bob Board Collection. His remaining dolls of Marion have been donated to the Hollywood Heritage Society, where they will also create exhibits honoring Marion in Bob's name.
Bob's last creative project, which he began at age 91, was a short film he made with his good friend, artist and film composer Billy Mallery. The film, titled "Magical Miniatures" was not fully completed at the time of his death in November 2016. With the help of Bob's extensive notes, Billy was able to complete the film the way Bob had envisioned it. It premiered at Bob's memorial service in March 2017 at the historic Besant Lodge, originally the first Independent Silent Movie Cinema in Los Angeles, located just around the corner from Bob's home in the Hollywood Hills where he lived since 1961.
Plenty has been written about Mr. Board, and he occupies an entire chapter in the essential Paul Zollo reference: "Hollywood Remembered: An Oral History of Its Golden Age".- Actress
- Soundtrack
Lily was born on 17 February 1952 in Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan. She was an actress, known for Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005), MPD Psycho (2000) and The Execution Game (1979). She died on 11 November 2016 in Tokyo, Japan.- Sound Department
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Ubirajara de Castro was born on 24 March 1953 in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Repo Men (2010), Rio (2011) and As Filhas do Fogo (1978). He died on 11 November 2016 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Shannon Whisnant died on 11 November 2016 in Morehead City, North Carolina, USA.
- Aileen Mehle was born on 21 June 1918 in El Paso, Texas, USA. She was an actress, known for What's My Line? (1950) and To Tell the Truth (1956). She was married to Roger W. Mehle Sr. and Mark Kenneth Frank Jr.. She died on 11 November 2016 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- Actor
- Stunts
Floyd Resnick was an actor, known for Unfaithful (2002), Cop Land (1997) and Bringing Out the Dead (1999). He died on 11 November 2016 in New York City, New York, USA.- Victor Bailey was born on 27 March 1960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Jaco (2015), Na plovárne (1999) and Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under (1993). He died on 11 November 2016 in the USA.
- Ronnie Nathanielsz was born on 2 November 1935 in Ceylon. He was married to Amelia. He died on 11 November 2016 in Burlingame, California, USA.
- Raynoma Singleton was born on 8 March 1937 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. She was married to Eddie Singleton, Berry Gordy and Charles Liles. She died on 11 November 2016 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- The son of a New York City firefighter, Dick Oliver started his career as a journalist as a copy boy for the New York Daily News. After attending Columbia University and working as a reporter for United Press International, he returned to the News as a reporter, working his way up through the ranks to assistant managing editor. He also was a fixture on local radio and television as a reporter and commentator; for almost thirty years he hosted the "Daily News Bulldog Edition" on WOR Radio, and he also appeared on the local Fox News affiliate "A.M. New York". On 11 September 2001, he was taping an interview at New York's City Hall near the World Trade Center when the attack commenced; he was the first reporter on the scene, narrowly missing death when told by a policeman not to get closer to the disaster just before the second plane hit the South Tower. His report showed some of the initial interviews with survivors as well as raw footage of the incident itself.
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
A. Nayyar was born on 17 September 1950 in Pakistan. He is known for Rangeelay Jasoos (1989), Black Warrant (1982) and I Love You (1982). He died on 11 November 2016 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.- Werner Scholze-Stubenrecht was born on 30 August 1948. He died on 11 November 2016.
- Cassidy Cochran was born on 22 June 1994 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. She was an actress, known for New Arrivals (2012). She died on 11 November 2016 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
- Jack Campion was born on 23 October 1953 in Santa Monica, California, USA. He died on 11 November 2016.
- Brian Young was born on 23 August 1922 in Ceylon. He was married to Fiona Stewart. He died on 11 November 2016 in England, UK.
- Chris Barriere was born on 11 July 1972 in Houston, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Swang Down (2001), Soldiers United for Cash (2001) and Yo! MTV Raps (1988). He died on 11 November 2016 in Houston, Texas, USA.
- Perico Fernández was born on 19 October 1952 in Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain. He was an actor, known for Chihuahua (1991), Como Pedro por su casa (1985) and El día del presidente (1979). He died on 11 November 2016 in Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain.
- José Severino dos Santos Pereira died on 11 November 2016.
- Ferenc Kõhalmi was born on 10 December 1941. He died on 11 November 2016 in Budapest, Hungary.
- Greg Horton was born on 7 January 1951 in San Bernardino, California, USA. He died on 11 November 2016 in the USA.
- Aki Schmidt was born on 5 September 1935 in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He died on 11 November 2016 in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
- Boris Lifanov was born on 1 March 1957 in Tver, RSFSR, USSR. He was an actor, known for Deti Arbata (2004), Russkaya naslednitsa (2012) and Provintsialnye strasti (2006). He died on 11 November 2016 in Tver, Tverskaya oblast, Russia.
- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Doug Edwards was born on 15 March 1946 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He was a composer, known for My Girl (1991), Wildflower (2017) and One More Time (2015). He was married to Mary. He died on 11 November 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.- Writer
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Claire Labine was born on 28 June 1934 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. She was a writer and producer, known for Ryan's Hope (1975), General Hospital (1963) and Guiding Light (1952). She was married to Roland A. Labine Jr. She died on 11 November 2016 in Somers, Connecticut, USA.- Ilse Aichinger was born on 1 November 1921 in Vienna, Austria. She was married to Günter Eich. She died on 11 November 2016 in Vienna, Austria.
- Stanley G. Pugsley was born on 13 May 1927 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA. He was married to Evelyn M. McCaffrey. He died on 11 November 2016 in Braintree, Massachusetts, USA.
- Yuri Komissarov was born on 27 November 1936 in Leningrad, RSFSR, USSR. He was an actor, known for Vokrug Smekha (1978), Gorod nad golovoy (1985) and Severo-zapadnee Berlina (1967). He died on 11 November 2016 in Moscow, Russia.
- Tarô Hanabusa was born in 1935 in Niigata, Japan. He was an actor, known for Haru no hatô (1985). He died on 11 November 2016 in Tokyo, Japan.