Shaun Martin obit

Grammy Award-winning musician Shaun Martin dies aged 45

 

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Snarky Puppy member Shaun Martin has died aged 45, the band confirmed on social media.

Martin was best known for performing in the five-time Grammy Award-winning American jazz fusion band.

He died yesterday according to Snarky Puppy’s statement. No cause of death was given.

On Instagram and X, they wrote: ‘Yesterday, we lost a music legend and, more importantly, a beautiful, luminous human being.

‘Shaun Martin touched so many people during his life and through the beautiful immortality of music, will continue to do so.

‘There’s so much that can be said but words can’t do justice. Rest in peace.’

Tributes have poured in from Martin’s fans, including X account @gu55er who wrote: ‘So so sad. What a loss. Awesomely, hugely, talented and an infectious laugh – got to meet him a couple of times after Snarky Puppy gigs, he was always happy to stand and chat. He even wrote my daughter a note to encourage her to keep practicing piano. Thinking of his family.’

@srp1165 said: ‘Hard to believe that Shaun Martin has crossed over. We met him a few years ago after a show in Charleston SC. Although he had just performed for hours, he was full of energy and a delight to talk to. Mr. Martin will be missed, but his music will carry on.’

@frdsilva added: ‘I can’t believe it! Life is so short, but thank goodness he left us his amazing talent! Sending love and strength to his family and friends.’

Prior to Martin’s death, a benefit concert to ‘support his recovery’ from an undisclosed illness was announced for September 14. Artists including Erykah Badu and Norah Jones are performing.

Snarky Puppy was formed as a 10-piece group by Michael League in his second year at the University of North Texas in 2004.

The band later became a collective with more than a dozen members and has released 10 albums, most recently Empire Central in 2022.

To date, Snarky Puppy has won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Peformance,and for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album four times.

Their hits include a version of the Brenda Russell song Something, performed with vocalist Lalah Hathaway.

Outside of Snarky Puppy, Martin was the music director for Gospel music star Kirk Franklin and former Minister of Music at Dallas’ Friendship-West Baptist Church.

He was also involved in the production and recording of Erykah Badu’s hit album Mama’s Gun.

George Schenck obit

George Schenck Dies: Former ‘NCIS’ Showrunner Was 82

 

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George Schenck, a television writer and producer for the beloved long-running series NCIS, died peacefully at his home in Brentwood, CA on August 3. He was 82.

His death was announced by his family.

Schenck was the son of the late film and TV producer Aubrey Schenck and great-nephew of the legendary Nicholas and Joseph Schenck, who ran MGM and 20th Century Fox during Hollywood’s Golden Age and were part of the industry’s major movers and shakers for much of the first half of the 20th Century.

With more than 40 years as a producing partner with Frank Cardea, Schenck’s prolific producing credits stretch back to the late 1970s and early ’80 on such popular series as Fantasy Island (1981); Bring ‘Em Back Alive, the 1982 adventure series starring Bruce Boxleitner; and the 1984 detective series Crazy Like a Fox starring Jack Warden and John Rubinstein as a father and son investigator team.

But his signature series was NCIS, the long-running series – it began in 2003 and continues today – that depicts a team of special agents for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. The show combines the twin dramas of military life and police procedural.

Schenck joined the series as a writer, taking over as co-showrunner (with Cardea) following the 2016 death of showrunner Gary Glasberg. Schenck retired in 2018.

Mark Harmon, who won acclaim and legions of devoted fans playing NCIS Supervisory Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs for the first 19 seasons of the series, said in a statement, “So sorry to hear the news on George. The professionalism and tenacity of George and Frank changed the face of the show. I’m so appreciative of the team and teamwork they both represented.”

Born February 12, 1942, in New York City, Schenck graduated from the University of Southern California and earned a graduate degree in the first class of the Film School’s new writers’ program. After school, he served in the U.S. Navy.

After a brief solo career as a writer on independent movies, Schenck collaborated with Cardea on many successful series such as the aforementioned Crazy Like a Fox and Bring ‘Em Back Alive as well as Pros and Cons (1991) starring James Earl Jones and Richard Crenna and the short-lived The Cosby Mysteries (1994).

Schenck, known as a devoted mentor to many aspiring TV writers, was predeceased by his wife of more than 50 years, Virginia Schenck, who died last year. He is survived by their two sons Kirk and Jeff, daughters-in-law Allison and Natalie, and grandchildren Aidan, Andrew, Ryan, Jordan and Owen.

A private memorial service will be held for family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Writers Guild Foundation in George Schenck’s memory, supporting young writers pursuing their dreams.

 

Producer

Wilmer Valderrama, Rocky Carroll, Gary Cole, Katrina Law, Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, and Diona Reasonover in NCIS (2003)

NCIS

7.8

TV Series

executive producer

co-executive producer

consulting producer

2003–2018

318 episodes

 

David Morse in Hack (2002)

Hack

7.3

TV Series

consulting producer

2003

4 episodes

 

Dennis Rodman, Tim Abell, Melinda Clarke, David Eigenberg, and Brad Johnson in Soldier of Fortune, Inc. (1997)

Soldier of Fortune, Inc.

6.9

TV Series

executive producer

1998–1999

17 episodes

 

The Cosby Mysteries (1994)

The Cosby Mysteries

4.7

TV Series

producer

1994–1995

 

Melissa Gilbert in Dying to Remember (1993)

Dying to Remember

5.4

TV Movie

executive producer

1993

 

James Earl Jones and Richard Crenna in Pros and Cons (1991)

Pros and Cons

6.6

TV Series

executive producer

1991

2 episodes

 

The Hit Man (1991)

The Hit Man

6.1

TV Movie

executive producer

1991

 

Still Crazy Like a Fox (1987)

Still Crazy Like a Fox

6.5

TV Movie

executive producer

1987

 

John Rubinstein and Jack Warden in Crazy Like a Fox (1984)

Crazy Like a Fox

7.0

TV Series

executive producer

producer

1984–1986

35 episodes

 

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (1984)

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

7.5

TV Movie

producer

1984

 

Bruce Boxleitner, Clyde Kusatsu, and Cindy Morgan in Bring 'Em Back Alive (1982)

Bring 'Em Back Alive

7.1

TV Series

co-executive producer

producer

1982–1983

17 episodes

 

Michael Dudikoff and Peter Horton in Sawyer and Finn (1983)

Sawyer and Finn

6.9

TV Movie

producer

1983

 

Ricardo Montalban and Hervé Villechaize in Fantasy Island (1977)

Fantasy Island

6.6

TV Series

co-supervising producer (segment Hard Knocks)

1981

1 episode

 

Superbeast (1972)

Superbeast

3.2

producer

1972

 

Writer

Wilmer Valderrama, Rocky Carroll, Gary Cole, Katrina Law, Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, and Diona Reasonover in NCIS (2003)

NCIS

7.8

TV Series

written by

teleplay

teleplay by

2003–2018

48 episodes

 

Kiss Me Deadly (2008)

Kiss Me Deadly

5.2

TV Movie

written by

2008

 

Painkiller Jane (2007)

Painkiller Jane

5.7

TV Series

written by

2007

1 episode

 

David Morse in Hack (2002)

Hack

7.3

TV Series

written by

2003–2004

5 episodes

 

Dennis Rodman, Tim Abell, Melinda Clarke, David Eigenberg, and Brad Johnson in Soldier of Fortune, Inc. (1997)

Soldier of Fortune, Inc.

6.9

TV Series

writer

written by

1998–1999

2 episodes

 

Kelly Rutherford, Rhoda Gemignani, Peter Krause, and Michael Rispoli in The Great Defender (1995)

The Great Defender

4.1

TV Series

writer

1995

2 episodes

 

High Sierra Search and Rescue (1995)

High Sierra Search and Rescue

7.8

TV Series

created by (creator)

1995

7 episodes

 

River of Rage: The Taking of Maggie Keene (1993)

Search and Rescue

6.4

TV Movie

written by

1994

 

Melissa Gilbert in Dying to Remember (1993)

Dying to Remember

5.4

TV Movie

story

teleplay

1993

 

James Earl Jones and Richard Crenna in Pros and Cons (1991)

Pros and Cons

6.6

TV Series

writer

1991

1 episode

 

The Hit Man (1991)

The Hit Man

6.1

TV Movie

Writer

1991

 

Still Crazy Like a Fox (1987)

Still Crazy Like a Fox

6.5

TV Movie

based on characters created by

written by

1987

 

John Rubinstein and Jack Warden in Crazy Like a Fox (1984)

Crazy Like a Fox

7.0

TV Series

created by

teleplay by

written by (creator) ...

1984–1986

35 episodes

 

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (1984)

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

7.5

TV Movie

written by

1984

 

Jack Blessing and Darren McGavin in Small & Frye (1983)

Small & Frye

6.0

TV Series

teleplay

1983

1 episode

 

Bruce Boxleitner, Clyde Kusatsu, and Cindy Morgan in Bring 'Em Back Alive (1982)

Bring 'Em Back Alive

7.1

TV Series

created by

written by

story ...

1982–1983

17 episodes

 

Michael Dudikoff and Peter Horton in Sawyer and Finn (1983)

Sawyer and Finn

6.9

TV Movie

written by

1983

 

O'Malley (1983)

O'Malley

8.0

TV Movie

script

1983

 

Olivia Hussey and Steve Railsback in Turkey Shoot (1982)

Turkey Shoot

5.9

story

1982

 

Ricardo Montalban and Hervé Villechaize in Fantasy Island (1977)

Fantasy Island

6.6

TV Series

written by (segment Hard Knocks)

1981

1 episode

 

Deathmoon (1978)

Deathmoon

4.1

TV Movie

story

teleplay

1978

 

Futureworld (1976)

Futureworld

5.7

written by

1976

 

The Phantom of Hollywood (1974)

The Phantom of Hollywood

5.6

TV Movie

story

teleplay

1974

 

Buddy Ebsen in Barnaby Jones (1973)

Barnaby Jones

6.9

TV Series

writer

1973

1 episode

 

Polly Bergen, Donna Mills, Paul Burke, Judy Carne, and Barbara Feldon in The Wide World of Mystery (1973)

The Wide World of Mystery

6.8

TV Series

Writer

1973

1 episode

 

Superbeast (1972)

Superbeast

3.2

written by

1972

 

Bonanza (1959)

Bonanza

7.3

TV Series

story by

1970

1 episode

 

Barquero (1970)

Barquero

6.3

written by

1970

 

More Dead Than Alive (1969)

More Dead Than Alive

6.1

writer

1969

 

Jack Palance, Fernando Lamas, and Aldo Ray in Kill a Dragon (1967)

Kill a Dragon

4.5

Writer

1967

 

Ralph Taeger in Hondo (1967)

Hondo

7.2

TV Series

writer

1967

1 episode

 

Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title (1966)

Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title

4.5

adaptation (as George W. Schenck)

1966

 

Chuck Connors in Branded (1965)

Branded

7.4

TV Series

Writer (as George W. Schenck)

1965

1 episode

 

Robert Conrad and Ross Martin in The Wild Wild West (1965)

The Wild Wild West

8.1

TV Series

written by (as George W. Schenck)

1965

1 episode

 

Additional Crew

Wilmer Valderrama, Rocky Carroll, Gary Cole, Katrina Law, Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, and Diona Reasonover in NCIS (2003)

NCIS

7.8

TV Series

executive consultant

2018–2019

24 episodes

 

Tia Carrere in Relic Hunter (1999)

Relic Hunter

6.5

TV Series

executive consultant

2001–2002

34 episodes

 

Fast Track (1997)

Fast Track

6.5

TV Series

executive consultant

1998

1 episode

Joi Staton obit

 

Joi Staton Has Died

She was not on the list.

Joi Staton (died 2 August 2024) was an actress who appeared as Maid Marian's servant in the Star Trek: The Next Generation fourth season episode "Qpid". She filmed her scenes on Wednesday 13 February 1991 on Paramount Stage 9.

Among her film credits are Young Lady Chatterley (1977, with Lawrence Montaigne), Last of the Good Guys (1978, with Earl Boen), and Young Lady Chatterley II (1985).

Her television resume includes guest appearances in Voyagers! (1983, with Michael Ensign and Stephen Liska), Murder, She Wrote (1989, directed by Vincent McEveety), Falcon Crest (1990, with Robert Foxworth and Dana Sparks), Men Behaving Badly (1997, with Aaron Lustig, Haunted (2002, with Golden Brooks and Darin Cooper), and Dexter (2010, with Adam Harrington and Robert Mammana).

 

Staton passed away on 2 August 2024. (SAG-AFTRA Magazine, Fall/Winter 2024, p. 116).

 

Actress

The Call (2020)

The Call

Short

Nana

2020

 

EJ Neri and Mannii J Santamaria in Hollywood Hacks (2020)

Hollywood Hacks

Short

Gram Gram

2020

 

Michael C. Hall in Dexter (2006)

Dexter

8.6

TV Series

Widow

2010

1 episode

 

Metro

Video

Mrs. Ellis

2007

 

Days of Our Lives (1965)

Days of Our Lives

5.3

TV Series

Neighbor

2005

2 episodes

 

Haunted (2002)

Haunted

7.0

TV Series

Old Woman

2002

1 episode

 

Justine Bateman, Rob Schneider, and Ron Eldard in Men Behaving Badly (1996)

Men Behaving Badly

6.3

TV Series

Mrs. Henshaw

1997

1 episode

 

Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

Star Trek: The Next Generation

8.7

TV Series

Servant

1991

1 episode

 

Falcon Crest (1981)

Falcon Crest

6.2

TV Series

Sarah

1990

1 episode

 

Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote (1984)

Murder, She Wrote

7.2

TV Series

Nurse

1989

1 episode

 

Sybil Danning and Adam West in Young Lady Chatterley II (1985)

Young Lady Chatterley II

4.3

Mary - Housekeeper

1985

 

Dick Clark and Ed McMahon in Super Bloopers and Practical Jokes (1984)

Super Bloopers and Practical Jokes

6.5

TV Series

Nurse

1985

1 episode

 

Voyagers! (1982)

Voyagers!

8.0

TV Series

Spectator #1

1983

1 episode

 

Shaun Cassidy, Pamela Sue Martin, and Parker Stevenson in The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)

The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries

7.3

TV Series

Woman

1978

1 episode

 

Last of the Good Guys (1978)

Last of the Good Guys

6.6

TV Movie

Neighbor

1978

 

Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy (1977)

Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy

7.8

TV Movie

Peggy

1977

 

Young Lady Chatterley (1977)

Young Lady Chatterley

5.2

Mary - Housekeeper

1977

Sandy Bresler obit

Sandy Bresler Dies: Jack Nicholson’s Agent For 60-Plus Years & Agency Founder Was 87

 

He was not on the list.

Sandy Bresler, who repped Jack Nicholson for more than 60 years and founded two talent agencies, died today after a brief illness, a rep for his family told Deadline. He was 87.

Born on January 20, 1937, Bresler began his career as a secretary at William Morris in 1960 and founded the independent boutique agency Bresler-Kelly & Associates with John Kelly in 1983. He also worked at ICM, exiting to establish Bresler, Wolff, Cota & Livingston, later known as the Artists Agency. His family told Deadline that Bresler was well known for his long, productive relationships.

He also served on the board of the Association of Talent Agents for close to 30 years and was its president and leader for more than a decade. He also was a lifelong member of the Motion Picture Academy.

“Throughout Sandy’s remarkable tenure, as a friend and leader, he demonstrated unparalleled dedication and visionary leadership, guiding the association through a period of significant growth and transformation,” said Karen Stuart, ATA’s Executive Director. “Under his stewardship, ATA expanded its reach and influence. Sandy’s unwavering commitment to the talent agency profession was instrumental in advancing the interests of our members and elevating the industry as a whole. Sandy was a mentor to many and he leaves behind a lasting impact that will be felt for years to come.”

Bresler is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy; son Eric; daughter Jennifer Galperson (Rob); and twin grandsons Brandon and Jonah Galperson. A funeral service will be held at noon August 6 at Hillside Memorial Park in Los Angeles.

Daniel M. Selznick obit

Daniel M. Selznick Dies: Director, Producer, Executive With Ties To Early Hollywood Was 88

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Daniel Mayer Selznick, one of Hollywood’s last direct connections to the industry’s founding families, died of natural causes on Thursday, August 1 at the Motion Picture Country Home in Woodland Hills, California at 88.

He had been a longtime and beloved resident at the retirement home, overseeing the construction of the Louis B. Mayer Theater on the campus, and also speaking at the opening of the remodeled theater complex in 2017.

During his time at the Motion Picture Home, he wrote a memoir, Walking with Kings, which will be published next year by Alfred Knopf. The book recounts in vivid detail the author’s recollections of growing up as a young prince of Hollywood.

The younger son of iconic film producer David O. Selznick and theatrical producer Irene Mayer Selznick, as well as the grandson of MGM mogul Louis B. Mayer and his first wife, Margaret Shenberg Mayer, Daniel Selznick grew up in Beverly Hills.

He graduated from the George School and Harvard University, then attended the University of Geneva and did graduate work at Brandeis University.

He spent the rest of his life in and around the entertainment industry, serving as a production executive at Universal Studios for four years. In 1988, he produced the Peabody Award-winning documentary, The Making of a Legend: ‘Gone with the Wind, along with his older brother Jeffrey, who died in 1997.

In the documentary, the Selznick brothers pieced together how their father created one of America’s most beloved and highest-grossing motion pictures. Jeffrey and Daniel Selznick were 6 and 3, respectively, when their father made Gone with the Wind.

Daniel also produced the television mini-series Blood Feud and Hoover vs. the Kennedys, among others.

For many years, he served as the director of the Louis B. Mayer Foundation.

A vocal and enthusiastic supporter of the arts, Selznick was also a frequent speaker at film retrospectives, and was always available to film historians to answer questions about his

Selznick also had notable success as a theatrical producer. He presented his beloved stepmother, Jennifer Jones, in a charming light comedy, The Man with the Perfect Wife.

Married three times, Selznick has no immediate survivors. Donations in Selznick’s memory may be made to MPTF.

 

Producer

Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh in The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind (1988)

The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind

8.5

TV Movie

executive producer (as Daniel Mayer Selznick)

1988

 

Hoover vs. the Kennedys: The Second Civil War (1987)

Hoover vs. the Kennedys: The Second Civil War

7.1

TV Mini Series

producer

1987

2 episodes

 

Blood Feud (1983)

Blood Feud

6.9

TV Movie

producer

1983

 

Reagan's Way: Pathway to the Presidency (1981)

Reagan's Way: Pathway to the Presidency

TV Movie

producer

1981

 

Night Drive (1977)

Night Drive

6.0

TV Movie

producer (produced by)

1977

 

Tim O'Kelly in Targets (1968)

Targets

7.4

associate producer

1968

 

Additional Crew

The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996)

The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

7.3

creative consultant (as Daniel Mayer Selznick)

1996

 

Reagan's Way: Pathway to the Presidency (1981)

Reagan's Way: Pathway to the Presidency

TV Movie

interviewer

1981

 

Director

Reagan's Way: Pathway to the Presidency (1981)

Reagan's Way: Pathway to the Presidency

TV Movie

Director

1981

Leonard Engelman obit

Leonard Engelman Dies: Emmy Nominated, Lifetime Achievement Award-Winning Makeup Artist Was 83

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Leonard Engelman, who lobbied the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to install a makeup branch and served as its first governor when they did so, died Thursday at 88 in Northridge Hospital Medical Center.

His death was confirmed by the Cinema Makeup School in Los Angeles, but no cause has been given.

Engelman worked on such films as Rocky IV, The Princess Diaries, Batman & Robin and How the Grinch Stole Christmas and did Cher’s makeup for more than 30 years.

He also served as an Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences VP and board member for many years.

Born in Burbank, he was the son of a Hollywood makeup artist. Engelman graduated from Burbank High School, and received his first film credit on Alfred Hitchcock’s Topaz (1969).

Engelman received Emmy nominations in 1972 for an episode of Night Gallery and in 2001 for the miniseries Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. He was honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Hollywood Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists Guild in 2017.

Working as Cher’s personal makeup artist, Engelman was with her on photo shoots and her films Moonstruck (1987), Suspect (1987), The Witches of Eastwick (1987), Mermaids (1990), Faithful (1996), Tea With Mussolini (1999) and Burlesque (2010).

Engelman also handled makeup for Sylvester Stallone on Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), Rocky IV (1985) and Cobra (1986).

His other clients included Debra Winger and Meg Ryan.

Engelman was part of the Cinema Makeup School in Los Angeles and was a member of Local 706 of the makeup and hairstylists guild for more than five decades.

Survivors include his wife, Esther Engelman, children, Steven, Kimberly, Anna and Jennifer, and six grandchildren.

 

Makeup Department

Dear Mom, Love Cher (2013)

Dear Mom, Love Cher

8.3

TV Movie

makeup artist

2013

 

Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis, James Franco, and Michelle Williams in Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)

Oz the Great and Powerful

6.3

background makeup supervisor (as Leonard Engleman)

2013

 

Cher and Christina Aguilera in Burlesque (2010)

Burlesque

6.4

makeup artist: Cher

2010

 

Tim Allen and Martin Short in The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

4.8

makeup artist: elves

2006

 

Michael Chiklis in The Shield (2002)

The Shield

8.7

TV Series

makeup artist

2004–2005

14 episodes

 

Debra Winger, Stephen Warner, Krista Rae, Tatiana Maslany, and Sam Howard in Dawn Anna (2005)

Dawn Anna

6.8

TV Movie

personal makeup artist: Debra Winger

2005

 

Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway in The Princess Diaries (2001)

The Princess Diaries

6.4

assistant makeup artist

2001

 

Jim Carrey in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

6.3

makeup artist

2000

 

Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (2000)

Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis

5.9

TV Movie

makeup artist: Joanne Whalley

2000

 

Lauren Holly, Burt Reynolds, and Benjamin Bratt in The Last Producer (2000)

The Last Producer

4.6

makeup artist: Ms. Ann-Margret (as Leonard Engleman)

2000

 

Running Mates (2000)

Running Mates

5.7

TV Movie

makeup department head

2000

 

Renée Zellweger and Chris O'Donnell in The Bachelor (1999)

The Bachelor

5.1

makeup artist: Chris O'Donnell

1999

 

Ted Danson, David Paymer, Martin Short, Elisabeth Moss, Alfre Woodard, Hope Davis, Zooey Deschanel, and Pruitt Taylor Vince in Mumford (1999)

Mumford

6.8

makeup artist

1999

 

Cher, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Lily Tomlin, and Joan Plowright in Tea with Mussolini (1999)

Tea with Mussolini

6.9

makeup artist: Cher

1999

 

Val Kilmer and Mira Sorvino in At First Sight (1999)

At First Sight

6.0

makeup artist: Val Kilmer (as Leonard Engleman)

1999

 

Bruce Willis and Miko Hughes in Mercury Rising (1998)

Mercury Rising

6.1

key makeup artist (as Leonard Engleman)

1998

 

George Clooney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Alicia Silverstone, Uma Thurman, and Chris O'Donnell in Batman & Robin (1997)

Batman & Robin

3.8

makeup artist

1997

 

Sandra Bullock and Chris O'Donnell in In Love and War (1996)

In Love and War

5.9

makeup artist: Chris O'Donnell

1996

 

Gene Hackman and Chris O'Donnell in The Chamber (1996)

The Chamber

6.0

key makeup artist

1996

 

The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)

The Island of Dr. Moreau

4.6

makeup artist: Mr. Kilmer (as Leonard Engleman)

1996

 

Cher in Faithful (1996)

Faithful

5.7

makeup artist: Cher

1996

 

Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Al Pacino, Ted Levine, Wes Studi, Jerry Trimble, and Mykelti Williamson in Heat (1995)

Heat

8.3

hair stylist: Mr. Kilmer

makeup artist: Mr. Kilmer

1995

 

Jim Carrey, Tommy Lee Jones, Nicole Kidman, Val Kilmer, and Chris O'Donnell in Batman Forever (1995)

Batman Forever

5.4

make-up artist

1995

 

Peter Falk and D.B. Sweeney in Roommates (1995)

Roommates

6.4

makeup artist

1995

 

Scarlett (1994)

Scarlett

6.3

TV Mini Series

makeup artist: Joanne Whalley-Kilmer

1994

4 episodes

 

Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia in When a Man Loves a Woman (1994)

When a Man Loves a Woman

6.5

key makeup artist: Ms. Ryan

1994

 

Flesh and Bone (1993)

Flesh and Bone

6.3

makeup artist: Meg Ryan

1993

 

Wilder Napalm (1993)

Wilder Napalm

5.5

key makeup artist

1993

 

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

Sleepless in Seattle

6.8

makeup artist: Meg Ryan

1993

 

Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Danny Glover, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary McDonnell, and Alfre Woodard in Grand Canyon (1991)

Grand Canyon

6.8

makeup artist

1991

 

Dead Again (1991)

Dead Again

6.8

second makeup artist

1991

 

William Hurt in The Doctor (1991)

The Doctor

6.9

makeup artist

1991

 

Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, and Melanie Griffith in The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)

The Bonfire of the Vanities

5.6

makeup artist

1990

 

Christina Ricci, Winona Ryder, Cher, and Bob Hoskins in Mermaids (1990)

Mermaids

6.7

makeup artist: Cher

1990

 

An Evening with Friends of the Environment (1990)

An Evening with Friends of the Environment

8.3

TV Movie

makeup artist

1990

 

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)

Joe Versus the Volcano

5.9

makeup artist

1990

 

Everybody Wins (1990)

Everybody Wins

5.1

makeup artist: Debra Winger

1990

 

The Accidental Tourist (1988)

The Accidental Tourist

6.7

makeup artist

1988

 

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito in Twins (1988)

Twins

6.2

makeup artist

1988

 

Tom Berenger and Debra Winger in Betrayed (1988)

Betrayed

6.3

makeup artist: Ms. Winger

1988

 

Cher in Moonstruck (1987)

Moonstruck

7.2

makeup artist: Cher

1987

 

Cher and Dennis Quaid in Suspect (1987)

Suspect

6.6

makeup artist: Cher

1987

 

Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon, and Cher in The Witches of Eastwick (1987)

The Witches of Eastwick

6.5

makeup artist

1987

 

Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short in Three Amigos! (1986)

Three Amigos!

6.5

makeup artist

1986

 

Sylvester Stallone in Cobra (1986)

Cobra

5.8

makeup artist

1986

 

Elizabeth Montgomery in Between the Darkness and the Dawn (1985)

Between the Darkness and the Dawn

6.7

TV Movie

makeup artist

1985

 

Sylvester Stallone, Tony Burton, and Burt Young in Rocky IV (1985)

Rocky IV

6.9

makeup artist (as Leonard Engleman)

1985

 

Sylvester Stallone in Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)

Rambo: First Blood Part II

6.5

makeup creator (as Leonard Engleman)

1985

 

Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Beverly Hills Cop

7.4

makeup artist

1984

 

Tommy Lee Jones and Martha Plimpton in The River Rat (1984)

The River Rat

6.3

makeup artist

1984

 

Ghostbusters (1984)

Ghostbusters

7.8

makeup artist

1984

 

The Winter of Our Discontent (1983)

The Winter of Our Discontent

6.6

TV Movie

makeup artist

1983

 

Princess Daisy (1983)

Princess Daisy

6.2

TV Mini Series

makeup artist (as Leonard Engleman)

1983

 

Second Thoughts (1983)

Second Thoughts

5.3

makeup artist

1983

 

Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless in Cagney & Lacey (1981)

Cagney & Lacey

6.8

TV Series

makeup artist

1982

5 episodes

 

Nastassja Kinski in Cat People (1982)

Cat People

6.2

makeup artist

1982

 

Richard Dreyfuss in Whose Life Is It Anyway? (1981)

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

7.3

makeup artist

1981

 

The Mating Season (1980)

The Mating Season

6.8

TV Movie

makeup artist

1980

 

The Jazz Singer (1980)

The Jazz Singer

5.9

makeup artist

1980

 

In God We Trust (or Gimme That Prime Time Religion) (1980)

In God We Trust (or Gimme That Prime Time Religion)

5.4

makeup artist

1980

 

Kirk Douglas, Harvey Keitel, and Farrah Fawcett in Saturn 3 (1980)

Saturn 3

5.1

makeup designer: Miss Fawcett (as Leonard Engelmann)

1980

 

Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, and Jaclyn Smith in Charlie's Angels (1976)

Charlie's Angels

6.6

TV Series

makeup artist: Farrah Fawcett

1979

1 episode

 

Sunburn (1979)

Sunburn

5.0

makeup artist: Farrah Fawcett-Majors

1979

 

The New Adventures of Heidi (1978)

The New Adventures of Heidi

4.3

TV Movie

makeup artist

1978

 

Rod Serling in Night Gallery (1969)

Night Gallery

7.9

TV Series

makeup artist

1972

1 episode

 

The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972)

The Magnificent Seven Ride!

5.6

makeup artist

1972

 

Topaz (1969)

Topaz

6.2

makeup artist

1969

 

Audrey Long, Jane Nigh, Arthur Shields, and Bill Williams in Blue Blood (1951)

Blue Blood

6.2

makeup artist

1951

 

Smiley Burnette, Helen Mowery, and Charles Starrett in Across the Badlands (1950)

Across the Badlands

7.1

makeup artist (uncredited)

1950

 

Smiley Burnette, Mary Ellen Kay, and Charles Starrett in Streets of Ghost Town (1950)

Streets of Ghost Town

5.7

makeup artist (uncredited)

1950

 

Smiley Burnette, Slim Duncan, Jock Mahoney, and Charles Starrett in Texas Dynamo (1950)

Texas Dynamo

6.2

makeup artist (uncredited)

1950

 

Smiley Burnette, Martha Hyer, and Charles Starrett in Outcast of Black Mesa (1950)

Outcast of Black Mesa

6.8

makeup artist

1950

 

Smiley Burnette, Jock Mahoney, Charles Starrett, and T. Texas Tyler in Horsemen of the Sierras (1949)

Horsemen of the Sierras

7.0

makeup artist (uncredited)

1949

 

1 sheet

The Mutineers

6.1

makeup artist (as Leonard Ingleman)

1949

 

Elena Verdugo and Johnny Weissmuller in The Lost Tribe (1949)

The Lost Tribe

5.4

makeup artist (uncredited)

1949

 

Gene Autry, Patricia Barry, and Champion in Riders of the Whistling Pines (1949)

Riders of the Whistling Pines

5.7

makeup artist (uncredited)

1949

 

Smiley Burnette and Charles Starrett in El Dorado Pass (1948)

El Dorado Pass

makeup artist (as Leonard Ingleman)

1948

 

Art Department

Rod Serling in Night Gallery (1969)

Night Gallery

7.9

TV Series

props: disembodied hand and foot (uncredited)

1972

1 episode

Arthur Miles obit

Noted R&B and Blues man Arthur Miles dies

 

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(July 31, 2024) We are sad to inform SoulTrackers of the passing of noted blues and R&B musician, Arthur Miles. He was 74. The post on Miles’ Facebook page said the following:

It is with immense grief and sadness that I write to all of Arthur’s friends here to let you know that early this morning my beloved Arthur passed away. He leaves a massive void as an artist and as a man, that only much time can heal, if ever. You, his friends on FB, have given him so much joy and happiness over the years. He has reconnected with old friends and family, taking time to answer most, if not all, your comments and messages. Thank you folks, you made him soooo happy.

His funeral will be held in the village of Orsenigo near Como, in the church of San Martino, at 10.30am local time on Friday 2nd August..

A big virtual hug to all of you…… Christine

Miles made a name for himself in jazz, blues and R&B, both as a bandleader and in support of other artists. As a teenager in SoCal, he worked with local bands The Curb Feelers, Good Clean Fun, Hardworking, and The Blues Shakers. In 1974, he toured Japan with the Days Band, performing in major cities.

Miles had a long and fruitful recording career, with over a dozen albums released over three decades. He also had a notable career collaborating with American artists. He worked with Edwin Starr, José Feliciano, Big Joe Turner, Johnny Otis, and Jimmy Bo Horne. His dynamic performances and vocal prowess earned him a reputation as a versatile and reliable musician, leading to tours with The Blues Society across California. He also toured Europe supporting the legendary Gloria Gaynor, and even recorded a new version of “I Will Survive” with her.

In 1984, Miles relocated to Italy, expanding his influence by collaborating with Italian artists like Paolo Conte and Loredana Bertè, and appearing in major festivals and TV shows, including the Italian version of the hit TV series The Voice earlier this decade. He also contributed to several hit albums by Italian artists.

Paul W. Bucha obit

Medal of Honor Recipient Paul W. Bucha Passes Away at 80

 

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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Paul W. "Bud" Bucha, Medal of Honor Recipient, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the age of 80 in West Haven, CT.

Captain Bucha distinguished himself by his extraordinary leadership March 16-18, 1968, near Phuoc Vinh, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam. When his reconnaissance mission encountered an overwhelming enemy attack, Bucha led from the front, destroying an enemy bunker solo while under heavy fire. He also directed artillery fire and moved throughout the position, distributing ammunition, providing encouragement, and ensuring the integrity of the defense. During the night, under view of enemy snipers, he led the evacuation of the wounded using a flashlight.

Bucha was presented the Medal of Honor by President Richard M. Nixon on May 14, 1970, in a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C. In 2007, he said, "The medal that I wear, I wear on behalf of others, not myself."

Bucha was born in Washington, D.C., on August 1, 1943, to an Army officer father. He attended Ladue Horton Watkins High School (Ladue, MO) where he was designated as an All-American swimmer. Selected for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, he graduated 18th in his class in 1965. While there, Bucha was on the Swim & Diving team and again achieved All-American status twice as part of the 400 Free Relay. He was also captain of the team his senior year, 1964-1965. He then earned a Master of Business Administration from Stanford University before beginning his Army service.

Leaving the Army in 1972, he became prominent in business ventures, veterans support organizations, and politics. He served on the Board of Directors for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society as President from 1995 to 1999 and Immediate Past President from 1999 to 2001. Bucha unsuccessfully ran for Congress in 1993, but maintained a strong interest in politics and served a foreign policy advisor for President Barack Obama's 2008 Presidential campaign.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia, and four children. Burial arrangements are pending.

There are 60 Medal of Honor Recipients alive today.

Ismail Haniyeh obit

Report: Hamas Political Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Tehran

 

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, a billionaire who ordered murder from luxurious exile in Doha, Qatar, was reportedly killed early Wednesday in Tehran, Iran, after the presidential inauguration.

Haniyeh was in Tehran for the inauguration of new president Masoud Pezeshkian and met with “Supreme Leader” Ali Khamenei, together with the leaders of other terrorist groups, such as Palestinian Islamic Jihad and the Houthis.

Multiple news sources, citing Iranian television, say that Haniyeh was killed and that Hamas confirmed the death.

Iran’s PressTV reported:

Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of the resistance Palestinian movement Hamas, has been killed in an attack in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on Wednesday morning that Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed when their residence was hit in Tehran.

The statement said the attack is under investigation and the results will be announced later in the day.

The New York Times confirmed the news, citing Iran’s terrorist Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps:

Ismail Haniyeh, one of the most senior Hamas leaders, was targeted and killed in Iran, according to a statement by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps on Tuesday.

Hamas accused Israel of killing Mr. Haniyeh, who led the Hamas political operations from exile in Qatar, in Tehran. Hamas made the statement on its official Telegram account.

The news came hours after Israel confirmed that it had killed Hezbollah’s second-in-command, Fuad Shukr “Sayyid Muhsan,” who was responsible for rocket attacks on Israel and the 1983 U.S. Marines barracks bombing in Beirut.

Israel also killed Haniyeh’s three sons in a targeted strike in Gaza in April. It remains unclear what the strike on Haniyeh will mean for hostage negotiations, in which he played an indirect role via Egyptian and Qatari mediators.

DJ Randall obit

DJ Randall Has Died

 

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Pivotal drum ‘n’ bass artist DJ Randall has died.

The DJ came of age during hip-hop’s ascension in the 80s, tuned into club sounds from the off. Discovering house almost by accident at Notting Hill Carnival, DJ Randall emerged just as jungle began to become a primary sound in bass culture.

Helping to guide the form to new heights, he is commonly credited – along with peers such as Fabio & Grooverider – as helping to define the lexicon of drum ‘n’ bass.

Referred to as the “godfather of breakbeat” DJ Randall formed the influential imprint Mac2 Recordings, and remained a pivotal figure in bass music throughout the 21st century.

A representative for DJ Randall confirmed his passing to RA; he was 54 years old.

A huge range of tributes are pouring in from generations of DNB fans, producers, and DJs.

DJ Fresh states that “you got a generation of kids into Drum & Bass when it was still called Jungle and you inspired the people that inspired me.”

Doc Scott played alongside DJ Randall mere weeks ago, and in an emotional post writes “we lost a part of our foundation today and I lost one of my best friends in the scene, I am heartbroken. Rest easy king.”

Harry Shotta calls DJ Randall “a legend” –

DJ Rap says the loss “is going to leave a unfillable hole in the scene”