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Actor and stuntman Terry Wilson was born on September 3, 1923 in Huntington Park, California. A football star during his high school days, Wilson originally planned on becoming a veterinarian and attended California Polytechnic School on a football scholarship. Terry enlisted and served in the Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946. Following his tour of duty, Wilson was chosen by Warner Brothers from amongst a group of athletes to be trained for the stunt profession with his initial specialties being fistfights and work with horses. Among the notable actors that Terry doubled are John Wayne, Ward Bond, and Forrest Tucker. Terry's career as both an actor and stuntman in Westerns spanned several decades. Outside of his work in film and television, Wilson and his fellow stuntman friend Frank McGrath were big hits together on the rodeo circuit (they also appeared at many prison rodeos). Moreover, Terry in the wake of retiring from the film business went on to run a location ranch in Simi Valley, California and was the vice president of a construction firm in Southern California. Wilson died at age 75 on March 30, 1999. He was survived by his wife Mary Ann Wilson and three children.

A jazz bassist turned actor, Putter Smith got his breakthrough role as the henchman Mr. Kidd in Diamonds Are Forever (1971) after producer Harry Saltzman spot him at a Thelonious Monk concert. He and Bruce Glover as Mr. Wint give a lot of trouble to his victims and to James Bond as well. The role made him a recognizable face in the 1970s and after this big break, Smith appeared in the following films: Win, Place or Steal (1974), Love Thy Neighbor (1984) and In the Mood (1987). He still performs music whenever he gets the opportunity.

Ser is a twice Imagen Award nominated American actor and stand up comic/solo performer/writer. Their Settling pilot ranks on Coverfly. Ser has been an advocate for a non-binary award category and process, writing an LA Times op-ed and a guest column for Deadline.

As a stand up comic they have performed at The Comedy Store, Flappers, The Ice House in Pasadena, The Ha Ha, Tao Comedy Studio. Ser Anzoategui is the creator of the critically acclaimed solo show, ?Ser! which won 2 L.A. Weekly awards. They toured briefly before being tapped for the role of the first openly queer masculine presenting character on an original Hulu show, Daysi, in East Los High season 3. Following East Los High, Ser landed additional roles on Crazy Ex Girlfriend, The Fosters, Shameless, Better Things. Ser voices Wren on Apple TV's award winning animation, Pinecone and Pony.

Ser was active in the anti gentrification movement in north east la and surrounding communities. They are most known for their portrayal of Eddy in Starz' Vida, which reviews named them the break out star.

A published writer, they contributed to the Malcs academic journal. As a playwright, they were a finalist in the Downtown Urban Theatre Festival in NYC with Reg E Gaines as dramaturg. ?Ser! was selected as one of the plays listed on the Kilroys list. The solo play, ?Ser!, had a world premiere at Los Angeles Theatre Center, collaborating with Louie Perez of legendary Chicano band Los Lobos, penning original lyrics to the music of the solo show. Ser was a selected playwright for the 2017 Maria Irene Fornes Playwrighting workshop at Notre Dame in Chicago right before starting production on VIDA.

Anzoategui has been an active Eastside community member since 2004, making numerous contributions including collaborations with the East La Housing Corporation, Teada, National Performance Network, Mujeres De Maiz, Latino Equality Alliance, California Endowment, Gender Justice LA, Eviction Defense Network, TransLatina Coalition, the L.A. LGBTQ Center's Mi Centro, Casa 0101, and university departments/student groups.

Outside of entertainment and artivism, Ser's hobbies include singing in the car while waiting in traffic, karaoke, mutual aid for trans/non-binary Bipoc, meditation, creating mindful recipes for cooking, hummingbird watching, swimming, playing in the ocean.

Ser is up and coming in the industry, but perhaps even more importantly, they are playing a significant role in empowering and advocating for local community as well as educating the larger society through entertainment.

Lois Andrews was born on 24 March 1924 in Huntington Park, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Dixie Dugan (1943), The Desert Hawk (1950) and Roger Touhy, Gangster (1944). She was married to Leonard Klecker, Steve Brodie, David Street and George Jessel. She died on 5 April 1968 in Encino, California, USA.

John Shepard was born on 9 December 1952 in Huntington Park, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Sneakers (1992), Patriot Games (1992) and Angel Eyes (2001).

Marvellee Moody Cariga passed away peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 31, 2024. She had an international career as an opera singer where she performed with opera companies in San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Bogota, Rio de Janero, Amsterdam, Vancouver, Madison, Spoleto and Chautauqua. She was a founding artist of Los Angeles Opera.

Flo Avery was born on 10 June 1919 in Huntington Park, California, USA. Flo is known for Outbreak (1995). Flo was married to Bill Avery. Flo died on 17 January 2005 in Eureka, California, USA.

David Pack was born on 15 July 1952 in Huntington Park, California, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Beaches (1988), Knocked Up (2007) and Selena (1997).

Mark Rucker was born on 30 December 1958 in Huntington Park, California, USA. He was a director, known for Die, Mommie, Die! (2003) and The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch (2005). He died on 25 August 2015 in San Francisco, California, USA.

Born in the Los Angeles area, following high school studied photography for two years at Santa Monica Community College. Her first film job was head of the photo dept for Lucasfilm (1979-1986). She was then a unit still photographer for 4 years but returned to Sony Pictures as VP Photographic Services (1991-2002).

She's now become an agent and started her own photo repping business. She Received a Certificate in Entertainment PR from UCLA. Became a member of the Academy in 1997. She helps build houses for Habitat for Humanity.

Florence Avery was born on 10 June 1919 in Huntington Park, California, USA. Florence is known for Frances (1982). Florence was married to William Avery. Florence died on 17 January 2005 in Eureka, California, USA.

Victoria Stuart was born on 16 November 1913 in Huntington Park, California, USA. She was an actress. She was married to Jack Smith. She died on 3 November 2003 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Sergio C. Rodriguez was born on 30 March 1978 in Huntington Park, California, USA. He is a production manager and producer, known for Masters of Sex (2013), Community (2009) and Marry Me (2014).

Dennis Cooley was born on 11 May 1948 in Huntington Park, California, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Behind Enemy Lines (1997), Hurry Up, or I'll Be 30 (1973) and Out on a Limb (1992).

Tim Wallach was born on 14 September 1957 in Huntington Park, California, USA. He has been married to Lori Bickford since 10 October 1980. They have three children.

Sally Harper was born on 13 January 1930 in Huntington Park, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Young America (1942). She died on 16 June 2000.

Thomas Woodington was born on 10 July 1953 in Huntington Park, California, USA. He is known for Tron (1982), Hercules (1997) and Aladdin (1992). He was married to Lauren Cravey. He died on 27 October 2012 in Oakhurst, California, USA.

Sean Chandler's Screenplay "Running", as of this posting, has won 16 Major Screenwriting Awards and his T.V. Pilot Script "At The Flash" (co-written with husband David Leeper) has won 6 Major Screenwriting Awards. Other Sceenwriting Honors include "Radical Morality" (Nicholl Fellowship Quarter-Finalist, Creative World Awards Semi-Finalist, PFP Great Screenplay Contest Semi-Finalist), "Kissing The Frog Prince" (Scriptoid Writers Challenge, All Access Screenwriters Competition & The Screenplay Festival Semi-Finalist) , and "The Pack" (Creative World Awards Semi-Finalist). Works in other mediums include the Play "At The Flash" (Pride Films and Plays Great Gay Play and Musical Contest Winner, Oscar Wilde Best New Work Nomination - Dublin Gay Theatre Festival, Outstanding Solo Performance - New York Fringe Festival), and the Musical "We The People" Produced In 2018 At Stage 733 In Chicago. Sean is also the Host of the Theater Podcast "Your Program Is Your Ticket" and Creator/Facilitator of "The Revisionist Mirrors" Writing Group. Born and raised in Southern California, Sean now resides with his husband in New York City (and misses California) and is a proud member of The Dramatists Guild.

Raymond Hernandez was born on 28 September 1984 in Huntington Park, California, USA. He is known for Surrogates (2009), Tron: Legacy (2010) and Flightplan (2005).

William H. Cunningham was born on 15 January 1923 in Huntington Park, California, USA. William H. died on 21 February 2012 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Jeremy McKinney was born on 6 January 1976 in Huntington Park, California, USA.

William Kenney was born on 11 December 1933 in Huntington Park, California, USA. He is known for Sorcerer (1977), Gremlins (1984) and Fletch (1985). He was married to Sharon. He died on 3 July 2023 in Queen Creek, Arizona, USA.