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

April 19, 2010

Earth 2, Science Fiction Theatre, Mork & Mindy, Outbreak, Star Trek, Ashley Judd, Anakin Skywalker, Harry Osborn, The Questor Tapes, Bewitched.



After watching the beginning of the new Doctor Who series on Saturday it was kind of interesting to see that Alan Wheatley was having a birthday today. Alan was the first character to be killed by a Dalek back in 1964. Since then it's been all down hill for humans when it comes to Dalek death rays.




I suggest taking a look again at today's roundup, the people celebrating are a bit of a who's who sci-fi.



Enjoy !!


Birthdays

Tim Curry 1946, actor, Gaal - Earth 2 (4 episodes, 1994), The Poet - Lexx The Dark Zone (1 episode, "Super Nova", 1997), Dr. Kao - Doom Runners (1997) (TV), Gomez Addams - Addams Family Reunion (1998) (V). Tim has also being a voice actor in over 150 roles from 1988 to the present.
Rhodes Reason 1930, actor, Sean Daley - Science Fiction Theatre (1 episode, "The Miracle of Dr. Dove", 1956), Col. William Barrett Travis / Joshua - The Time Tunnel (2 episodes, 1966-1967), Flavius - Star Trek (1 episode, "Bread and Circuses", 1968).
Elinor Donahue 1937, actress, Nancy Hedford - Star Trek (1 episode, "Metamorphosis", 1967), Dr. Joni Lincoln - Mork & Mindy (1 episode, "Mindy and Mork", 1981), Munsterella - Biker Mice from Mars (1 episode, "A Scent, a Memory, a Far Distant Cheese", 1993), Mom - Eek! the Cat (26 episodes, 1992-1993), Norma Winters - The Invaders (1995) (TV).
Tony Plana 1952, actor, Amaros - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2 episodes, "The Maquis: Part 1 & 2", 1994).
Tim Ransom 1963, actor, Whalen - Earth 2 (1 episode, "Grendlers in the Myst", 1995), Tommy Hull - Outbreak (1995), Jack - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2 episodes, "Statistical Probabilities", "Chrysalis", 1997-1998). His singing voice was dubbed in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Chrysalis."
Tad Atkinson 1965, actor, Courtroom Observer - InAlienable (2008), He had a supporting role as a background alien in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek.
Ashley Judd 1968, actress, Ensign Lefler - Star Trek: The Next Generation (2 episodes, "Darmok", "The Game", 1991). Star Trek was her first TV role. Her first screen kiss was with Wil Wheaton on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987). Her image appears on the Star Trek book 'End Game' (Star Trek New Frontier, No 4) by Peter David.
Robert Tyler 19??, actor, Joxom - Star Trek: Voyager (1 episode, "Drive", 2000).
Hayden Christensen 1981, actor, Anakin Skywalker - Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002), Anakin Skywalker - Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005), David Rice - Jumper (2008).
James Franco 1978, actor, Harry Osborn - Spider-Man (2002), Harry Osborn - Spider-Man 2 (2004), New Goblin / Harry Osborn - Spider-Man 3 (2007). Auditioned for the role of Peter Parker in Spider-Man (2002), but was given the part of Harry Osborn.
Ellen Weston 1939, actress, Allison Sample - The Questor Tapes (1974) (TV), Maera - The Fantastic Journey (1 episode, "An Act of Love", 1977), Rachel Greenhill - Logan's Run (1 episode, "The Crypt", 1977), Angelique - Wonder Woman (1 episode, "Disco Devil", 1978).
Dick Sargent 1930, actor, Deputy Larry Brewster - The Beast with a Million Eyes (1955), Darrin Stephens - Bewitched (84 episodes, 1969-1972), Bob Crandall - The Six Million Dollar Man (1 episode, "A Bionic Christmas Carol", 1976). His role on "Bewitched" (1964) was first offered to him in 1964, but he was under a contract with Universal Studios, so Dick York was hired instead. By the time an illness caused York to discontinue the role, Sargent was free enough to take over.
Garfield Morgan 1931, actor, Reception Clerk - Out of This World (1 episode, "Dumb Martian", 1962), Henry Beldon - Out of the Unknown (1 episode, "1+1=1.5", 1969), Slave Master - The Tripods (2 episodes, 1985).
Hugh O'Brian 1923, actor, Harry Chamberlain - Rocketship X-M (1950)
Alan Wheatley 1907, actor, Sherlock Holmes - Sherlock Holmes (6 episodes, 1951), Dr. Smith - Spaceways (1953), Temmosus - Doctor Who (2 episodes, "The Escape", "The Ambush", 1964). Alan was the first person to be killed by a Dalek in Doctor Who.


Events

1930, Joe Palooka comic strip by Ham Fisher begins.
2000, Star Trek:Voyager, "Live Fast and Prosper" airs.
2004, Code Lyoko is first broadcast in the United States as part of Cartoon Network's Miguzi block.
2008, Dr. Who, "Planet of the Ood" airs.

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