Thomas Edwin "Tom" Mix (January 6, 1880 – October 12, 1940)
Actor Tom Mix was a star of many early Western movies. He reportedly made
336 films between 1910 and 1935, all but nine of which were silent features. He
was Hollywood’s first Western megastar and is noted as having helped define
the genre for all cowboy actors who followed him.
1928
1935
(Fox News) – The man who wore Darth Vader’s costume during the Dark Lord’s epic
light saber fights in two "Star Wars” movies has died at the age of 89.
Former British Olympic fencer Bob Anderson stepped in for Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse during fight scenes in "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return Of The Jedi."
But the "Star Wars" movies were not his first experience with Hollywood. Not by a long shot.
Anderson first coached Hollywood legend Errol Flynn in fencing. He went on to teach scores of stars sword fighting, including Sean Connery and Johnny Depp.
Anderson also directed swordfights in movies including "The Mask of Zorro," "The Princess Bride," and "The Lord Of The Rings” trilogy.
Anderson, who died on Sunday, got involved with movie-making after competing in
the 1952 Olympics. He placed fifth for England in a team fencing competition.
Mark Hamill (left) and Bob Anderson.
Ray Milland (born Alfred Reginald Jones)
(3 January 1907 – 10 March 1986)
Milland was a actor and director whose screen career ran from 1929
to 1985, and is best remembered for his Academy Award-winning
portrayal of an alcoholic writer in the 1945 film The Lost Weekend.
Singer Dona Summer is 63
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