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Often mentioned as the greatest player in NFL history, this ruggedly handsome African American fullback for the Cleveland Browns first appeared on movie screens in the western Rio Conchos (1964), followed by a strong supporting role as convict commando "Jefferson" in the terrific WWII action film Tiểu Đội Trừng Giới (1967). He was kept busy with additional on screen appearances in other fast paced films including Ice Station Zebra (1968), 100 Rifles (1969) and El Condor (1970).

Brown's popularity grew during the boom of "blaxploitation" cinema in the early 1970s portraying tough "no nonsense" characters in Slaughter (1972), Black Gunn (1972) and Three the Hard Way (1974). His on-screen work in the latter part of the 1970s and 1980s was primarily centered around guest spots on popular TV shows such as CHiPs (1977) and Knight Rider (1982). However, Brown then resurfaced in better quality films beginning with his role as a fiery assassin in Trốn Chạy Tử Thần (1987), he parodied the blaxploitation genre along with many other African-American actors in the comedy I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988), played an ex-heavyweight boxer in the sci-fi comedy Mars Attacks! (1996) and ironically played an ex-football legend in the Oliver Stone directed sports film Ngày Chủ Nhật Huy Hoàng (1999).

Additionally, Jim Brown was a ringside commentator for the first six events of the Ultimate Fighting Championships from 1993 through to 1996. A bona fide legend in American sports and a successful actor, he continues to remain busy in front of the camera with recent appearances in various sports shows & TV productions.

Helmut Berger - Austrian born film actor, mostly known for starring in Luchino Visconti's films, which are now considered modern classics. Born Helmut Steinberger in Salzburg in 1944, he turned down a prospect of running a family hotel business and went to London where he worked as waiter to pay his way through drama school. Later he attended the University of Perugia in Italy and spent some time in France. His acting career began with French and Italian commercials and showed no signs of progress until he was picked up by Luchino Visconti out of pool of "extras" during the shooting of Vaghe stelle dell'Orsa... (1965) in 1964. Berger's relationships with Visconti, whose partner he remained for 12 years, brought him to the attention of press and allowed him to act in some Visconti's films such as La caduta degli dei (Götterdämmerung) (1969), Ludwig (1973) and Gruppo di famiglia in un interno (1974). Visconti is said to view Berger as the very image of his idea of a "demonic, insane and sexually perverted" man. As a matter of fact Berger often portrayed anguished souls and sinister villains. His acting career continued throughout the 1970s but was temporarily broken up in the early 80s when he battled alcohol problem. He appeared in numerous French, Italian, German films and spent one season on American soap Dynasty (1981) but few directors used his gifts with the same skill as Visconti. His autobiography "Ich" (Me), in which he famously referred to his relationships with Visconti as "marriage" and claimed to be the director's widow, appeared in 1998. Berger is still very active appearing in TV series regularly. He also very modestly attributed his acting achievements to Visconti's directing.

Lovely, sultry, and charismatic Marlene Clark was born December 19, 1937, in New York City (some sources list it as Los Angeles, California). Her father was a bus driver and her mother worked in a factory. Marlene grew up in New York City's Harlem area, and went to junior college in Tennessee. She was a speech major at the City College of New York. She first started acting in plays in college. She was working as a fashion model before making her film debut with a small part in For Love of Ivy (1968). Marlene has had minor uncredited bit roles in Đi Tìm Vận May (1969) and Putney Swope (1969). She gave an outstanding performance as the enticing but dangerous Ganja in Ganja & Hess (1973). Other memorable parts include pesky government agent Kim in Slaughter (1972). the ill-fated Mariane Hargis in Beware! The Blob (1972), the very sexy titular reptilian demonic seductress in Night of the Cobra Woman (1972), the foxy Caroline in The Beast Must Die (1974) and the affluent Caroline in The Baron (1977). She had a recurring role as Lamont Sanford's fiancé Janet Lawson on the hit sitcom Sanford and Son (1972). In addition, she made guest appearances on episodes of such TV shows as Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969), Bonanza (1959), The Mod Squad (1968), Highway to Heaven (1984) and Head of the Class (1986). Clark was married to Billy Dee Williams from 1968 to 1971. She died at age 85 on May 18, 2023.

Hugh Maguire was born on 22 April 1933 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for No Sudden Move (2021), Doctor Sleep: Ký Ức Kinh Hoàng (2019) and Bí Ẩn Bóng Tối (2010). He was married to Maryly Roney . He died on 18 May 2023 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Rashid Buttar was a producer, known for Silenced as mercury rises (2021), Informed Consent (2020) and The Big Reset (2022). He died on 18 May 2023 in Mooresville, North Carolina, USA.

Alfred Hoffman was born on 5 October 1924 in South Africa. He was an actor, known for An Enemy of the State (1965), The Man Who Cried (2000) and The Feathered Serpent (1976). He was married to Leila Hoffman. He died on 18 May 2023 in England.

Sam Zell was born on 28 September 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was married to Helen Herzog Fadim. He died on 18 May 2023 in the USA.

Millicent Bolton was born on 1 February 1927 in the USA. She was an actress, known for Người Giúp Việc (2011) and Still the King (2016). She died on 18 May 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

Rustam Urazaev was born on 21 January 1958. He was an actor and director, known for Mech (2009), Rodina zhdyot (2003) and Glukhar (2008). He died on 18 May 2023.

Leo Plank is known for Ma Trận: Hồi Sinh (2021), Chiến Binh Tự Do (2005) and Đấu Trường Sinh Tử 3: Húng Nhại - Phần 2 (2015). He died on 18 May 2023 in Berlin, Germany.

Sevvalai Rasu was an actor, known for Kannakkol (2018) and Margazhi 16 (2011). He died on 18 May 2023 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Mark Willis was born in Dunedin, New Zealand. He discovered his love for films while working in a video store in the 1980s. A few years later, he became the FX creator/supervisor for Robert Sarkies' Nightmare Productions, showing off his creative streak on such award-winning short films as Dreammakers, Flames from the Heart and Signing Off. In 1999, he wrote 13 short horror episodes entitled 'From Under the Bed' for the children's show, What Now?

That same year, while working on Robert Sarkies' first feature film Scarfies, Mark conceived the idea for his first short film Splinter, and after re-locating to Wellington, New Zealand, he was able to secure funding from Creative NZ. Splinter played in New Zealand's Show Me Shorts Film Festival in 2008. Mark then dedicated himself to furthering his skills as a scriptwriter and director while embarking on his first feature film, Blind Panic.

Mark was tragically killed by his partner in May 2023. Fortunately, he signed off a cut of Blind Panic before his passing. Right up to his death, he was writing - in his later years, focussing on children's horror stories.

Melodi Fortman was born on 18 November 1968 in Lubbock, Texas, USA. She was an actress and production manager, known for Người Cấp Tin (2012), The Jazz Funeral (2014) and My B.F.F. (2016). She was married to Dave Fortman. She died on 18 May 2023 in Mandeville, Louisiana, USA.

Giorgio Ferrara was born on 19 January 1947 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. He was a director and writer, known for Un cuore semplice (1977), Caccia alla vedova (1991) and Tosca e altre due (2003). He was married to Adriana Asti. He died on 18 May 2023 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.

Dick Nourse was born on 8 March 1940 in Grand Junction, Colorado, USA. He was married to Jan Tolman, Deb and Debi. He died on 18 May 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

Nelson Cheung was born on 5 June 1963 in Hong Kong. He was an actor and art director, known for Sat sat yan, tiu tiu mo (1998), Tit nam boon sik (2000) and Saat ko (2001). He died on 18 May 2023 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.