Actor -- via trekmovie.com. One of my favorite character actors of all time, his presence was ubiquitous on '60s and '70s TV, where he specialized in playing villains and bosses. Top parts: Noah Bain in "It Takes A Thief," Commodore Mendez in the original "Star Trek" series' "Court Martial" double episode; and "False Face" on "Batman."
He was well-trained in classical theater as well; his excellent voice was put to use in many animated films and video games. He even tackled comedy once that I know of, playing a very campy, evil Ali Baba in the Chicago kids' series "Electra Woman and Dyna Girl."
Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Martin Hoffman
Painter -- via the Orlando Sentinel. Best known as the creator of the album cover for Blondie's "Autoamerican."
Lilian Davies aka Lilian Craig aka Princess Lilian of Sweden
Faithful companion of Prince Bertil of Sweden; they were not allowed to marry for years as she was a commoner -- via the New York Times.
Nathan Safferstein
Supermarket manager . . . and spy . . . and supermarket manager again -- via the Boston Globe. He worked on the Manhattan Project as a counterintelligence agent; however, he surveyed the results of the bomb drops on Japan, which convinced him that such weapons were not to be used again!
Monday, March 11, 2013
Colin Gieg
Bassist -- via my friends on Facebook.
"Colin Gieg (bass) was born in San Mateo, California and raised in Bakersfield where he studied piano at age 7, followed by guitar and then bass in high school. Moving to Los Angeles in 1960, Gieg studied at Westlake College of Music, the Los Angeles Conservatory and was a student of the renowned Ralph Peña. This start prepared Gieg for a career in California which included performing with the Four Freshmen, Sue Raney, Don Ellis Jazz Orchestra and bassist for several years with Johnny Mathis.
Gieg’s musical inertia was temporarily interrupted by a stint in the army, after which he moved to Denver. That was in 1970, and he has since performed at numerous jazz parties and festivals as well as national and international tours. Some of the many major artists Gieg has performed with include: Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, Rosemary Clooney, Chet Baker, Teddy Edwards, Ken Peplowski, Houston Person, Peter Appleyard, Carl Fontana, Clark Terry, Bill Watrous, Plas Johnson, Sylvia Sims, Ralph Sutton, Peanuts Hucko and Flip Phillips just to name a few."
"Colin Gieg (bass) was born in San Mateo, California and raised in Bakersfield where he studied piano at age 7, followed by guitar and then bass in high school. Moving to Los Angeles in 1960, Gieg studied at Westlake College of Music, the Los Angeles Conservatory and was a student of the renowned Ralph Peña. This start prepared Gieg for a career in California which included performing with the Four Freshmen, Sue Raney, Don Ellis Jazz Orchestra and bassist for several years with Johnny Mathis.
Gieg’s musical inertia was temporarily interrupted by a stint in the army, after which he moved to Denver. That was in 1970, and he has since performed at numerous jazz parties and festivals as well as national and international tours. Some of the many major artists Gieg has performed with include: Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, Rosemary Clooney, Chet Baker, Teddy Edwards, Ken Peplowski, Houston Person, Peter Appleyard, Carl Fontana, Clark Terry, Bill Watrous, Plas Johnson, Sylvia Sims, Ralph Sutton, Peanuts Hucko and Flip Phillips just to name a few."
Menachem Froman
Rabbi -- via the New York Times. He worked for peace with the Palestinians, encouraged the participation of women, and sought the higher path.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
John E. Karlin
Industrial psychologist -- via the New York Times. The father of human factors engineering, he worked at Bell Labs, studying and testing in order to create the most efficient dials and keypads for phone use. By extension, his designs have permeated modern life and manufacturing.
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