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

April 13, 2010

Peter Davison, Dr.Who, Pinocchio, The Shadow Strikes, The Rocketeer, Ron Perlman, Hellboy, Ark II, Fringe, Stargate SG-1, Borg, The Visitor.

A very nice line up of birthday people today that reaches as far back as the voice of Geppetto in the 1940 animated movie Pinocchio and as far ranging as Ron Perlman who everyone has seen in one thing or another.



Enjoy !!




Birthdays

Peter Davison 1951, actor, the fifth incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who, which he played from 1982 to 1984. Dish of the Day - The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1 episode, 1981), Elmer - The Tomorrow People (3 episodes, 1975).
Christian Rub 1886, actor, Geppetto - Pinocchio (1940) (voice).
Bruce Kellogg 1910, actor, Humphrey Comstock - The Shadow Strikes (1937), Wright Thompson - Unknown World (1951).
Paul Sorvino 1939, actor, Curtis Mahoney - The Day of the Dolphin (1973), Lips Manlis - Dick Tracy (1990), Eddie Valentine - The Rocketeer (1991), Dr. Nikolai Rozhenko - Star Trek: The Next Generation (1 episode, 1994), unknown role - Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1 episode, "How to Suck in Business Without Really Trying", 1997)(voice).
Ron Perlman 1950, actor, Zeno - The Ice Pirates (1984), Promoter - Max Headroom (1 episode, "Rakers", 1987), Vincent - Beauty and the Beast (56 episodes, 1987-1990), Sergeant Francis Q. Grating - Disney's Bonkers (3 episodes, 1993), Matt Hagen / Clayface - Batman: The Animated Series (4 episodes, 1992-1993), Satan / Charon - Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs (2 episodes, 1993), Arbutus - Alladin (1 episode, "Garden of Evil", 1994)(voice), Goar - Mighty Max (1 episode, "Tar Wars", 1994), Apollo - The Little Mermaid (1 episode, "Apollo", 1994), Mr. Scratch - Tiny Toon Adventures: Night Ghoulery (1995) (TV) (voice), The Wizard / Hulk / Robert Bruce Banner - The Marvel Action Hour: The Fantastic Four (2 episodes, 1995)(voice), Lord Vox of Vestron - The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space (1995) (TV), Hulk / Robert Bruce Banner - The Marvel Action Hour: Iron Man (1 episode, 1996), Graft - Phantom 2040 (1 episode, 1996), Roland Thompson - Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1 episode, "They Craved Duckman's Brain!", 1996), Sayer of the Law - The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996), Daimon Karnes - Wing Commander Academy (2 episodes, 1996), Kurtis Stryker - Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm (13 episodes, 1996)(voice), The Messenger - Highlander (1 episode, "The Messenger", 1996), Johner - Alien: Resurrection (1997), Matt Hagen / Clayface / Moe / Lar / Curl / Carol Singer - The New Batman Adventures (2 episodes, 1997-1998), Mickey Kaline / Hot Dog Man - Hey Arnold! (2 episodes, 1996-1998), Grasping - An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island (1998) (V) (voice), Lt. Col. Brandon Grace - The Outer Limits (1 episode, 1998), Jax-Ur - Superman: The Animated Series (3 episodes, 1997-1999), Professor Sam Tucker - Titan A.E. (2000) (voice), Wild Horse - The Wild Thornberrys (1 episode, 2000), Karl Nivor - Jackie Chan Adventures (1 episode, 2000), Leader - Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (1 episode, "Haunted Moon", 2000), Colonel Nikolas Rokoff - Disney's the Legend of Tarzan (1 episode, 2001), Fiery Blaze - The Tick (1 episode, "Couples", 2001), Reinhardt - Blade II (2002), Reman Viceroy Vkruk - Star Trek: Nemesis (2002), Hellboy - Hellboy (2004), Russian Inspector/Joe - What's New, Scooby-Doo?" (1 episode, 2005), Kago - Tarzan II (2005) (V) (voice), Slade - Teen Titans (14 episodes, 2003-2006), Orion / Clayface / Lab Supervisor - Justice League (5 episodes, 2003-2006), Vice Principal Lancer - Danny Phantom (16 episodes, 2004-2006), Hellboy - Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms (2006) (TV) (voice), Justice - Afro Samurai (2 episodes, 2007), Hellboy - Hellboy Animated: Blood and Iron (2007) (TV) (voice), Hellboy - Hellboy Animated: Iron Shoes (2007) (V) (voice), Warhawk - Kim Possible (2 episodes, 2007), Fire Lord Sozin - Avatar: The Last Airbender (1 episode, 2007), Bane / Killer Croc / Rumor - The Batman (4 episodes, 2005-2008), Hellboy - Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008), Gha Nachkt - Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2 episodes, 2008), Handy Ball / Tony Stark - Robot Chicken (1 episode, 2009), Double X/Dr. Ecks - Batman: The Brave and the Bold (1 episode, 2010), Arbor - Chowder (3 episodes, 2008-2010).
Terry Lester 1950, actor, Jonah - Ark II (15 episodes, 1976), Haron - Star Trek: Voyager (1 episode, "Maneuvers", 1995).
William Sadler 1950, actor, Officer Rollman - Hard Time on Planet Earth (1 episode, "The Way Home", 1989), Frank Hellner - The Outer Limits (1 episode, "Valerie 23", 1995), Sloan - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (3 episodes, "Inquisition", "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges", "Extreme Measures", 1998-1999), Sheriff Jim Valenti - Roswell (58 episodes, 1999-2002), Jerry's Dad - Eagle Eye (2008), Doctor Sumner - Fringe (1 episode, "The Equation", 2008).
Erick Avari 1952, actor, B'Ijik - Star Trek: The Next Generation (1 episode, "Unification I", 1991), Lybyan Representative - SeaQuest DSV (1 episode, "Treasure of the Mind", 1993), Kasuf - Stargate (1994), Vedek Yarka - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1 episode, "Destiny", 1995), Mr. Muunour - Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1 episode, "Target: Jimmy Olsen", 1995), Rocket - Project: ALF (1996) (TV) (voice), SETI Chief - Independence Day (1996), Rabbi Leo Meyers - Babylon 5 (1 episode, "And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place", 1996), Guard - The Wild Thornberrys (1 episode, "Queen of Denial", 2000), Kasuf - Stargate SG-1 (3 episodes, "Secrets", Forever in a Day", "Absolute Day", 1998-2001), Tival - Planet of the Apes (2001), Jamin - Enterprise (1 episode, "Terra Nova", 2001), Dr. Herb Fountain - The X-Files (1 episode, "Lord of the Flies", 2001), Nikolas Natchios - Daredevil (2003), Chandra Suresh - Heroes (3 episodes, 2006), Howard Ellis - InAlienable (2008), Gerard - Human Target (1 episode, "Victoria", 2010).

Jon David Weigand 1970, actor, Borg - Star Trek: First Contact (1996).
Julia Rose 1973, actress, Julie Newmar / Catwoman - Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt (2003) (TV), Corporal McKenzie - Enterprise (1 episode, "Anomaly", 2003).
Kevin Neil Derr 1981, actor/stuntman, performed stunts during the run of Star Trek: Enterprise. He also portrayed MACO Corporal Kelly on the last two seasons and received no credit for his appearances. Due to the re-use of costumes and name tags, Derr wore the tag E. Hamboyan in several episodes but his character was identified as Kelly and Hamboyan.
Courtney Peldon 1981, actress, Amy Valdez - Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1 episode, "Smart Kids", 1993), Donna - The Visitor (1 episode, "Teufelsnacht", 1997), Farris (1 episode, "Valiant", 1998), Janine - 3rd Rock from the Sun (1 episode, "Dick Solomon of the Indiana Solomons", 1999), Cuxi, Cuca, & Curi - The Emperor's New School (5 episodes, 2006)(voice), Courtney Grumper - W.I.T.C.H. (3 episodes, 2005-2006)(voice), Amanda Mayfield - InAlienable (2008).


Events

1967, Star Trek:TOS, "Operation -- Annihilate!" airs.
1982, Design patent for Klingon warship is issued.
2006, Totally Doctor Who airs on BBC 1.

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