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Linda Christian was born Blanca Rosa Welter, to a Dutch father, Gerardus Jacob Welter, and a Mexican-born mother, Blanca Rosa Vorhauer. Her Father was an executive with Royal Dutch Shell and Christian traveled extensively as a result living in South Africa, Romania, Germany, France, Switzerland, England, and Palestine at various times during her childhood This was beneficial in that the little girl - a very good pupil at school - eventually was able to speak seven languages. She also turned into a shapely young lady who won a beauty contest. She started studying medicine in Palestine but had to be repatriated to the USA due to the international situation. She landed in Los Angeles and naturally considered a movie career there. She studied drama but got only minor parts for years. She really became famous when she married Tyrone Power, and her career somewhat improved. But it is scandal more than her film roles that long made her a favorite of the celebrity press rather than of specialized movie magazines.

Tom Aldredge was born on February 28, 1928, in Dayton, Ohio. First appearing off-Broadway in 1957 in "Electra" and on Broadway in 1959 in "The Nervous Set," Aldredge has appeared in over 30 Broadway and off-Broadway productions. Others include "On Golden Pond," "The Litte Foxes" (opposite Elizabeth Taylor), "1776," "Into the Woods" (as the memorable narrator) and "Passion." Since 1972 Aldredge has been nominated for five Tony Awards. Also an accomplished actor on film and television, he received an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Shakespeare in CBS' production "Henry Winkler Meets William Shakespeare." Entering into his later years, Aldredge continues to make guest appearances in several television productions and has recently starred in "Twentieth Century Limited" and "Twelve Angry Men" on Broadway.

Clebert Ford was born on 29 January 1932 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for New Jack City (1991), K-PAX (2001) and Malcolm X (1992). He was married to Susan Batson. He died on 22 July 2011 in Englewood, New Jersey, USA.

Zdenek Svarc was born on 12 February 1954. He was an assistant director and director, known for 3+1 s Miroslavem Donutilem (2004), Rodinná pouta (2004) and Konec básníku v Cechách (1993). He died on 22 July 2011 in Prague, Czech Republic.

Brian Vallee was born in 1940 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. He was a writer and producer, known for Life with Billy (1993), The Notorious Mrs. Dick (2002) and Prince of Pot: The U.S. vs. Marc Emery (2007). He died on 22 July 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Charles Manatt was born on 9 June 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Charles was married to Frances. Charles died on 22 July 2011 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.