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February 1, 2010

Lost in Space, Babylon 5, Superman, Love and Rockets, Jonny Quest, The Crow, Gargoyles, Family Guy, Justice League, When Worlds Collide

This is both a happy and a sad day for actor and FB friend Bill Mumy. We are happy to celebrate his birthday but saddened at the loss of his mother on the weekend. Our prayers go out to both Bill and his family.


Birthdays

Bill Mumy 1954, actor, Anthony Fremont / Billy Bayles / Young Pip - The Twilight Zone (3 episodes, 1961-1963), Will Robinson - Lost in Space (84 episodes, 1965-1968), Tim - Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) (Segment #3), Young General Fleming - Captain America (1990), Roger Braintree - The Flash (1 episode, "Good Night, Central City", 1991), Tommy Puck - Superboy (3 episodes, 1991-1992), Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero (1 episode, 1993), The Farmer - Animaniacs (1 episode, 1994), The Fox - Batman (1 episode, 1995), Ferna Herna - Space Cases (1 episode, 1996), Kellin - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1 episode, 1998), Lennier - Babylon 5 (109 episodes, 1994-1998), Eon - Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2 episodes, 2000), Harry Noze - What's New, Scooby-Doo? (1 episode, 2003), Anthony Fremont - The Twilight Zone (1 episode, 2003), Major Heath - A.I. Assault (2006) (TV).
Ron Frenz 1960, comic book artist known for his work for Marvel Comics. He is well-known for his 1980s work on Amazing Spider-Man, and more recently, for his work on Spider-Girl (who he co-created with writer Tom DeFalco). Frenz also co-created the New Warriors in the pages of The Mighty Thor. Frenz's other work includes such titles as The Mighty Thor, Ka-Zar the Savage, The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Marvel Saga, Thunderstrike, and Superman. He is one of a very few artist to hold down a regular stint on both Amazing Spider-Man and Superman. When DC Comics decided to change Superman's costume and powers, it was Frenz's design that was chosen for Superman's new look.
Gilbert Hernandez 1957, he co-created the acclaimed independent comic book Love and Rockets, published by Fantagraphics Books.
Jennifer Lien 1974, actress, Movie Actress - Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1 episode, 1996), Elise - The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (1 episode, 1996), Inza Nelson - Superman: The Animated Series (1 episode, 1997), Adult Vitani - The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) (V) (voice), Kes - Star Trek: Voyager (71 episodes, 1995-2000), Elle - Men in Black: The Series (38 episodes, 1997-2000), Alora - Battle Force: Andromeda" (2003) TV series (voice).
Brandon Lee 1965, actor, Michael Gold - Laser Mission (1989), Eric Draven - The Crow (1994).
Sherilyn Fenn 1965, actress, Jean DeLynn Baker - The 4400 (1 episode, 2005).
Kaitlin Hopkins 1964, actress, Kilana - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1 episode, 1996), 'Kathryn Janeway' / Dala - Star Trek: Voyager (1 episode, "Live Fast and Prosper", 2000).
Sharon Bruneau 1964, actress/bodybuilder, Lock - Nemesis 2: Nebula (1995) (V), Lock - Nemesis III: Prey Harder (1996) (V).
Gabrielle Carteris 1961, actress, Amy Schummer - Gargoyles (1 episode), Amy Schummer - Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles (1 episode, 1996), Sable Thorpe - Batman Beyond (1 episode, 2000), Jane Sherman - The Mummy: The Animated Series (1 episode, 2003), Additional characters - Avatar: The Last Airbender (1 episode, 2006).
Anthony LaPlagia 1959, actor, Mechanic #2 - Amazing Stories (1 episode, 1985), Punk #1 - The Twilight Zone (segment "The Last Defender of Camelot") (1 episode, 1986), Boss Skua - Happy Feet (2006) (voice).
Bart Braverman 1946, actor, Pepe - 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957), Frank Loren - Automan (1 episode, 1984), Dr. Bandari - Mowgli: The New Adventures of the Jungle Book (1 episode, 1998), Mr. Zarkanian - The Huntress (1 episode, 2000).
Leo Burmester 1944, actor, Catfish De Vries - The Abyss (1989), Col. Beauregard - The Legend of Zorro (2005).
Bibi Besch 1940, actress, Countess Lysandra Korischeva - The Six Million Dollar Man (1 episode, 1978), Helen Bradley - Meteor (1979), Dr. Carol Marcus - Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Eve Dahlberg - The Day After (1983) (TV), Megan - Tremors (1990).
Sherman Hemsley 1938, actor, Robert - The Incredible Hulk (1 episode, 1979), Mouse - Alice in Wonderland (1985) (TV), Sam - The Twilight Zone (segment "I of Newton") (1 episode, 1985), Mr. Schott - Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1 episode, 1994), Mr. Junkit - The Magic School Bus (1 episode, 1995), Grocer - Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997) (TV), Sherman Hemsley - Family Guy (1 episode, 2005).
Garrett Morris 1937, actor, Lieutenant Greg Larkin - The Invisible Woman (1983) (TV), Jake - The Twilight Zone (segment "Dealer's Choice") (1 episode, 1985), Argyle - Black Scorpion (1995) (TV), Argyle - Black Scorpion II: Aftershock (1997), Al McGee - Justice League (1 episode, 2001), Garrett Morris - Family Guy (1 episode, 2006), Kadar - Implanted (2007).
Stuart Whitman 1926, actor, Man by Bank During Riot Instigation - When Worlds Collide (1951), Admiral Michael Matthews - City Beneath the Sea (1971) (TV), Dr. Latimer - Omega Cop (1990), Jonathan Kent - Superboy (6 episodes, 1988-1992), US Marshal - Time Trax (1 episode, 1993).
Peter Sallis 1921, actor, Nesib - Invisible Man (1 episode, "Crisis in the Desert", 1959), Major Konel - Zero One (1 episode, 1963), Penley - Doctor Who (6 episodes, "The Ice Warriors: Episode 1-6", 1967), Rat - Oh! Mr. Toad (14 episodes, 1989-1990), Wallace - Wallace & Gromit in The Wrong Trousers (1993) (voice), Wallace and Gromit in A Close Shave (1995) (voice), The Incredible Adventures of Wallace & Gromit (2001) (V) (voice), Wallace & Gromit's Cracking Contraptions (2002) (V) (voice), Wallace & Gromit in Project Zoo (2003) (VG) (voice), Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) (voice), Wallace and Gromit in 'A Matter of Loaf and Death' (2008) (TV) (voice).
George Pal 1908, Director/Producer, Directed : The Time Machine (1960), Atlantis, the Lost Continent (1961). Producer : Destination Moon (1950), When Worlds Collide (1951), The War of the Worlds (1953), Conquest of Space (1955), The Time Machine (1960), Atlantis, the Lost Continent (1961), Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze (1975).
S J Perelman 1904, author/humorist, Around the World in 80 Days.
Paul Carr 1934, actor, Peter - Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond (1 episode, "Reunion", 1959), Capt. Swanson - Men Into Space (1 episode, "Is There Another Civilization?", 1960), Lt. Lee Kelso - Star Trek (1 episode, "Where No Man Has Gone Before", 1966), Blaine / Paris - The Time Tunnel (2 episodes, 1966), Eddie Carter - The Green Hornet (1 episode, 1967), Clark / Benson - Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (7 episodes, 1964-1967), Billy Stearns - The Invaders (1 episode, 1967), Giant Photographer - Land of the Giants (1 episode, 1968), Timberlake/Rev. Essex - The Six Million Dollar Man (3 episodes, 1975-1978), Morah - Logan's Run (1 episode, "Stargate", 1978), The Amazing Spider-Man (1 episode, 1978), Allan Grable - The Incredible Hulk (1 episode, 1980), Lt. Devlin - Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (5 episodes, 1981), Simon Sayes - Airwolf (1 episode, 1984), IXL executive #2 - Solar Crisis (1990), Matsuoka - Kôkaku kidôtai: Stand Alone Complex (2002) TV series.
John Harrington Bland 1968, actor, Kov - Enterprise (1 episode, "Fusion", 2002)


Events

1995, Babylon 5 Episode 31 - "The Coming of Shadows" first aired

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