Daily Birthdays and Events in Sci-Fi, Comics and related areas

February 7, 2010

Alex Blum, Tarzan, Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, Automan, Stargate, JLA, The Avengers, voice of Mickey Mouse

This is a great day for all you Tarzan, Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon fans. The man who acted it all was born today as Clarence Linden Crabbe, but we knew him as Buster. Also, can anyone name the person who was only the third person to ever voice Mickey Mouse, well if you guessed Wayne Allwine then you'd be right. From 1977 until his passing in 2009 he played the part to millions of children and adults. He will be missed. Finally my hat goes off to Alex Blum who made me pick up a Classic Illustrated comic, his work will never be duplicated.



Birthdays

Alex Blum 1889, comic book artist best remembered for his contributions to the long-running comic book series Classics Illustrated (1941–1971). In the 1930s and 1940s, his work appeared in Fox Comics, Quality Comics, and Fiction House.
Clarence Linden "Buster" Crabbe 1908, actor, Beast - Island of Lost Souls (1932), Kaspa the Lion Man - King of the Jungle (1933), Tarzan - Tarzan the Fearless (1933), Flash Gordon - Flash Gordon (1936/I), Flash Gordon - Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars (1938), Buck Rogers - Buck Rogers Conquers the Universe, Flash Gordon - Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940), Brigadier Gordon - Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (2 episodes, 1979), Sheriff Kowalski - Alien Dead (1980).
Tina Majorino 1985, actress, Enola - Waterworld (1995), Alice - Alice in Wonderland (1999) (TV).
Dona L Speir 1964, playmate, actress, Bikini Girl - Automan (1 episode, "Club Ten", 1984), Bambi - Knight Rider (1 episode, "Knight of a Thousand Devils", 1986).
James Spader 1960, actor, Dr. Daniel Jackson - Stargate (1994), Nick Vanzant - Supernova (2000/I), Julian Rome - Alien Hunter (2003).
Miguel Ferrer 1955, actor, First Officer - Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), Robert Morton - RoboCop (1987), Snyder - DeepStar Six (1989), Dexter Moyers - Project: ALF (1996) (TV), The Weather Man (Dr. Eno) - Justice League of America (1997) (TV), Shan-Yu - Mulan (1998) (voice), Aquaman / De'Cine / Mark Mardon / Weather Wizard - Superman: The Animated Series (3 episodes, 1997-1999), Cop - 3rd Rock from the Sun (1 episode, 2000), Tarakudo / Shadowkhan King - Jackie Chan Adventures (8 episodes, 2003-2004), Heretic Leader - Halo 2 (2004) (VG) (voice), Basher Tarr / Danny Ocean - Robot Chicken (1 episode, 2006), Agent Hopkins - American Dad! (1 episode, 2007), Robert Morton - Robocop: Villains of Old Detroit (2007) (V), Jonas Bledsoe - Bionic Woman (9 episodes, 2007), Sinestro - The Batman (1 episode, 2007), J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter - Justice League: The New Frontier (2008) (V) (voice), Silvio Manfredi / Silvermane - The Spectacular Spider-Man (2 episodes, 2009).
Pete Postlethwaite 1945, actor, David - Alien 3 (1992), Roland Tembo - The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), Carpenter - Alice in Wonderland (1999) (TV), Keeper - Æon Flux (2005).
Gary Bond 1940, actor, Proctor - The Avengers (1 episode,"Stay Tuned", 1969).
Keefe Brasselle 1923, actor, Edward Burton - Science Fiction Theatre (1 episode, "Postcard from Barcelona", 1955).
Derek Farr 1912, actor, Sir Lyle Peterson - The Avengers (1 episode, "Man-Eater of Surrey Green", 1965), Father Trasker - The New Avengers (1 episode, 1976), Prof. Evans - Star Maidens (8 episodes, 1976), Ensor / Orac - Blakes 7 (1 episode, "Orac", 1978).
Wayne Anthony Allwine 1947, voice actor, Henchman - The Black Cauldron (1985) (voice), Thug Guard - The Great Mouse Detective (1986) (voice), Third person to ever give voice to Mickey Mouse (1977 - 2009), is credited for the voice of Mickey in over 52 separate TV, Video Games, and Movies.
Margaret Wander Bonanno 1950, sci-fi writer, six Star Trek novels, including Strangers from the Sky. She has written several science fiction novels set in her own worlds, including The Others.
Cory Danziger 1977, actor, Jake Potts - Star Trek: The Next Generation (1 episode, "Brothers", 1990).
Clara Bryant 1985, actress, Chandra - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1 episode, "Move along Home", 1993).


Events

1994, Star Trek:TNG, "Lower Decks" airs.
2001, Star Trek:Voyager, "Prophecy" airs.

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