Kapaibro
12-30-2007, 08:31 AM
Some are old, some young, and some are more famous in Europe, but they have touched the lives of thousands around the world.
MICHELANGELO ANTONIONI
Italian film director Michelangelo Antonioni was famed for his iconic films, the most famous of which was 1966's Blow-Up. He was nominated for two Oscars for the English language film, a sexually explicit murder mystery set in London's thriving fashion scene.
The film-maker was also nominated for the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, the Palme d'Or, five times between 1960 and 1982. He received an honorary Academy Award in 1995.
His last cinematic release, following a stroke in the 80s, was 2004's The Dangerous Thread of Things, one part of a trilogy of short films released under the title Eros. He died aged 94.
INGMAR BERGMAN
Ingmar Bergman was personally nominated for nine Oscars, while three of his films won Oscars for best foreign film.
The Swedish film-maker's 60-year career spanned intense classics like Cries & Whispers, The Seventh Seal and Wild Strawberries.
Bergman had five marriages and eight children, and his work often explored the tensions between married couples. He died aged 89.
LUCKY DUBE
South African reggae star Lucky Dube made unity, peace, freedom and respect his mantras, and his life's mission was to make the world a better place.
He recorded his first album aged 18, playing traditional mbaqanga music, but he changed to the more universal reggae as it was a "vehicle" to take his "message across to people in the world".
He was shot dead by car thieves as he dropped his teenage son and daughter off in a Johannesburg suburb. He was 43.
LEE HAZLEWOOD
American singer and songwriter Lee Hazlewood wrote These Boots Are Made For Walkin' with Nancy Sinatra in 1965.
He was a charismatic and influential performer who also produced acts like Duane Eddy and Gram Parsons and latterly became something of a cult figure in the alternative music scene.
JOHN INMAN
British comic actor John Inman was best known for his camp performance as sales assistant Mr Humphries in 70s BBC sitcom Are You Being Served?
The show attracted up to 22 million viewers and his shrill "I'm free!" became a catchphrase. Inman was part of the cast for its entire 13-year run.
In December 2005 he and his partner of 35 years, Ron Lynch, took part in a civil partnership ceremony at London's Westminster Register Office. Inman died aged 71.
DEBORAH KERR
British actress Deborah Kerr appeared in almost 50 films, including Hollywood classics From Here to Eternity, The King and I and Black Narcissus.
She was nominated for the best actress Oscar six times and received an honorary Academy Award in 1994.
She died aged 86 after suffering from Parkinson's disease for a number of years.
FRANKIE LAINE
US singer Frankie Laine sold more than 100 million records worldwide during a career that spanned seven decades.
His hits include Rawhide, I Believe and Ghost Riders In The Sky.
In 1996 he was presented with a lifetime achievement award at the 27th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame awards ceremony. He died aged 93.
VERITY LAMBERT
Verity Lambert was the first producer for hit cult TV series Doctor Who and was the BBC's first female TV producer. She was also the youngest to take charge of one of the corporation's TV shows.
She produced dramas including Minder, Quatermass, Rumpole of the Bailey and Jonathan Creek, while her company made 90s BBC soap Eldorado.
Lambert, who died in November aged 71, had been due to receive a lifetime achievement award at December's Women in Film and Television Awards.
MAGNUS MAGNUSSON
Magnus Magnusson was most famous for launching and hosting the stern BBC One quiz show Mastermind, which he fronted for 25 years until 1997.
The Iceland-born broadcaster was also a journalist and author. He presented other TV shows reflecting his interests in history and ornithology.
Magnusson died aged 77.
NORMAN MAILER
American writer Norman Mailer challenged, tantalised and often outraged readers with reflections on American life, history and morality.
Mailer won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize twice and he wrote dozens of books as well as plays, poems, screenplays and essays. His works were often filled with violence, sexual obsession and views that angered feminists.
He was married six times and was the father of nine children. He died aged 84.
MARCEL MARCEAU
French mime artist Marcel Marceau was best known for the melancholy, engaging clown Bip, who he created 60 years ago.
Brought up in Lille, he and his Jewish family fled to southwest France during World War II and he changed his name, Marcel Mangel, to hide his origins. His father died in Auschwitz and he and his brother joined the French Resistance and later the army.
He died aged 84.
LOIS MAXWELL
Canadian actress Lois Maxwell starred as Miss Moneypenny in 14 James Bond movies, including Bond's first film outing, 1962's Dr No, starring Sir Sean Connery.
She played the role of secretary to M, the head of the secret service, until 1985's A View To A Kill with Sir Roger Moore.
She died aged 80.
MICHELANGELO ANTONIONI
Italian film director Michelangelo Antonioni was famed for his iconic films, the most famous of which was 1966's Blow-Up. He was nominated for two Oscars for the English language film, a sexually explicit murder mystery set in London's thriving fashion scene.
The film-maker was also nominated for the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, the Palme d'Or, five times between 1960 and 1982. He received an honorary Academy Award in 1995.
His last cinematic release, following a stroke in the 80s, was 2004's The Dangerous Thread of Things, one part of a trilogy of short films released under the title Eros. He died aged 94.
INGMAR BERGMAN
Ingmar Bergman was personally nominated for nine Oscars, while three of his films won Oscars for best foreign film.
The Swedish film-maker's 60-year career spanned intense classics like Cries & Whispers, The Seventh Seal and Wild Strawberries.
Bergman had five marriages and eight children, and his work often explored the tensions between married couples. He died aged 89.
LUCKY DUBE
South African reggae star Lucky Dube made unity, peace, freedom and respect his mantras, and his life's mission was to make the world a better place.
He recorded his first album aged 18, playing traditional mbaqanga music, but he changed to the more universal reggae as it was a "vehicle" to take his "message across to people in the world".
He was shot dead by car thieves as he dropped his teenage son and daughter off in a Johannesburg suburb. He was 43.
LEE HAZLEWOOD
American singer and songwriter Lee Hazlewood wrote These Boots Are Made For Walkin' with Nancy Sinatra in 1965.
He was a charismatic and influential performer who also produced acts like Duane Eddy and Gram Parsons and latterly became something of a cult figure in the alternative music scene.
JOHN INMAN
British comic actor John Inman was best known for his camp performance as sales assistant Mr Humphries in 70s BBC sitcom Are You Being Served?
The show attracted up to 22 million viewers and his shrill "I'm free!" became a catchphrase. Inman was part of the cast for its entire 13-year run.
In December 2005 he and his partner of 35 years, Ron Lynch, took part in a civil partnership ceremony at London's Westminster Register Office. Inman died aged 71.
DEBORAH KERR
British actress Deborah Kerr appeared in almost 50 films, including Hollywood classics From Here to Eternity, The King and I and Black Narcissus.
She was nominated for the best actress Oscar six times and received an honorary Academy Award in 1994.
She died aged 86 after suffering from Parkinson's disease for a number of years.
FRANKIE LAINE
US singer Frankie Laine sold more than 100 million records worldwide during a career that spanned seven decades.
His hits include Rawhide, I Believe and Ghost Riders In The Sky.
In 1996 he was presented with a lifetime achievement award at the 27th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame awards ceremony. He died aged 93.
VERITY LAMBERT
Verity Lambert was the first producer for hit cult TV series Doctor Who and was the BBC's first female TV producer. She was also the youngest to take charge of one of the corporation's TV shows.
She produced dramas including Minder, Quatermass, Rumpole of the Bailey and Jonathan Creek, while her company made 90s BBC soap Eldorado.
Lambert, who died in November aged 71, had been due to receive a lifetime achievement award at December's Women in Film and Television Awards.
MAGNUS MAGNUSSON
Magnus Magnusson was most famous for launching and hosting the stern BBC One quiz show Mastermind, which he fronted for 25 years until 1997.
The Iceland-born broadcaster was also a journalist and author. He presented other TV shows reflecting his interests in history and ornithology.
Magnusson died aged 77.
NORMAN MAILER
American writer Norman Mailer challenged, tantalised and often outraged readers with reflections on American life, history and morality.
Mailer won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize twice and he wrote dozens of books as well as plays, poems, screenplays and essays. His works were often filled with violence, sexual obsession and views that angered feminists.
He was married six times and was the father of nine children. He died aged 84.
MARCEL MARCEAU
French mime artist Marcel Marceau was best known for the melancholy, engaging clown Bip, who he created 60 years ago.
Brought up in Lille, he and his Jewish family fled to southwest France during World War II and he changed his name, Marcel Mangel, to hide his origins. His father died in Auschwitz and he and his brother joined the French Resistance and later the army.
He died aged 84.
LOIS MAXWELL
Canadian actress Lois Maxwell starred as Miss Moneypenny in 14 James Bond movies, including Bond's first film outing, 1962's Dr No, starring Sir Sean Connery.
She played the role of secretary to M, the head of the secret service, until 1985's A View To A Kill with Sir Roger Moore.
She died aged 80.