Thursday, February 21, 2013

Jakob Arjouni

Crime writer -- via the Guardian.

Pat Lovell

Film producer and former TV host -- via news.com.au.

Valery Abramkin

Nuclear scientist, dissident, and human rights activist -- via the Independent.

Vernon N. Dobson

Minister and activist -- via WBAL.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Richard Briers

Actor -- via the BBC. Absolutely one of the most talented comic actors I've ever watched, Briers shot to fame with his work on the English TV sitcom "The Good Life." He also excelled in classical work, stage performances, and occasional turns as villains -- all done with consummate skill.

Loved him particularly as Reg in Ayckbourn's "Norman Conquests," Malvolio, Polonius, Lear, Vanya, and Smee in a recent "Peter Pan" adaptation.