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

February 16, 2011

The Punisher, Doctor Who/Christopher Eccleston, The X Files, Battle Planet, Eagle Eye, Indiana Jones, Farscape, The Jungle Book, The Abyss, Gargoyles.

Huge amount of people today including Christopher Eccleston who played Doctor Who, LaVar Burton who played Geordi La Forge, and Jeremy Bulloch who played Boba Fett in Star Wars.


Enjoy !!!



Birthdays

Tim Bradstreet 1967, artist and illustrator, Bradstreet was also the regular cover artist for two books, Marvel’s The Punisher and Vertigo/DC’s Hellblazer. He has created over 70 covers for both books.
Christopher Eccleston 1964, actor, became the ninth incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who (13 episodes, 2005). James McCullen / Destro - G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009), Claude - Heroes (6 episodes, 2007-2010).
Lachlan Murdoch 1986, actor, Boy in the car / Right Outfielder - The X Files (2 episodes, 1993-1996), Hobo - Millennium (1 episode, 1997), John Virgil Jr. / Ma'al - The Outer Limits (2 episodes, 1997-1998), Tomin - Stargate SG-1(1 episode, "Learning Curve", 1999), Travis - Taken (1 episode, 2002).
Damien Warren-Smith 1982, actor/voice actor, Prince Charming - Cinderella III: A Twist in Time (2007) (V)
Christopher Alexander 1982, actor, Catcher Freeman - The Boondocks (1 episode, "The Story of Catcher Freeman", 2008), Strike force member - Battle Planet (2008).
Eric Ladin 1978, actor, George Owen - Surface (5 episodes, 2005).
Don Jeffcoat 1975, actor, Keegan - Sliders (1 episode, "The Last of Eden",1997), FBI Agent - Eagle Eye (2008).
Mahershalalhashbaz Ali 1974, actor, Richard Tyler - The 4400 (31 episodes, 2004-2007).
Topaz Hasfal-Schou 1968, actress, Marilyn - Highlander (1 episode, "The Fighter", 1994), Holo-Girl - Earth: Final Conflict (3 episodes, 2000).
Pasha D. Lychnikoff 1967, actor, Josef - Dark Skies (1 episode, "The White Rabbit", 1997), Russian Soldier - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), Romulan Commander - Star Trek (2009).
Alyssa-Jane Cook 1967, actress, Marcee - Time Trax (1 episode, "Catch Me If You Can", 1994), Gilina Renaez - Farscape (4 episodes, 1999-2002).
Faran Tahir1963, actor, Nathoo - The Jungle Book (1994), Raza - Iron Man (2008), Ishmael Bakir - Lost (1 episode, 2008), Captain Robau - Star Trek (2009).
Christopher Murphy 1963, actor, Schoenick, SEAL Team Member - The Abyss (1989), Evac. Team Officer - Carnosaur 2 (1995), A.J. - Asteroid (1997) (TV).
James Shanta 1962, actor, Rock - Bionic Ever After? (1994) (TV).
Sam Rubin 1960, actor, LMN TV Anchor - Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1 episode, 1994), Reporter - KTLA - Fantastic Four (2005).
Ice-T 1958, J-Bone - Johnny Mnemonic (1995), Taanzi - Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1 episode, "Ebony, Baby", 1997), Ramrod - Batman Beyond (1 episode, "Splicers", 1999).
LeVar Burton 1957, actor, Hayden Sloane/Hatter Hentchman - Batman (1 episode, "The Worry Men", 1993), Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge - Star Trek: The Next Generation (176 episodes, 1987-1994), Star Trek: Generations (1994), Star Trek: First Contact (1996), Star Trek the Experience: The Klingon Encounter (1998), Captain Geordi La Forge - Star Trek: Voyager, Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge - Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), Star Trek: Nemesis (2002), Anansi/Poacher 2 - Gargoyles (1 episode, "Mark of the Panther",1996, voice), Kwame / Opening Narrator - Captain Planet and the Planeteers (62 episodes, 1990-1996), Family Guy (1 episode, "Petarded", 2005), Black Lightning - Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (2009) (V) (voice), War Machine - The Super Hero Squad Show (1 episode, "Tales of Suspense", 2009).
Ardwight Chamberlain 1957, actor, Kosh Naranek - Babylon 5: The Gathering (1993) (TV) (voice), Kosh / Ulkesh - Babylon 5 (26 episodes, 1994-1997), Kosh / Ulkesh - Babylon 5: In the Beginning (1998) (TV) (voice).
Rodel Naval 1953, actress, Fantastika vs. Wonderwoman (1976).
Hunt Block 1953, actor, Captain Valdor - Otherworld (1 episode, "Princess Metra", 1985).
Peter J. Nadler 1953, actor, Ed Jerse's Lawyer - The X Files (1 episode,"Never Again", 1997).
William Katt 1951, actor, Ralph Hinkley / Hanley - The Greatest American Hero (44 episodes, 1981-1986), Dr. Roma - Animaniacs (1 episode, 1994), Zowie - Batman: The Animated Series (1 episode, "Riddler's Reform", 1994), Decaf - Cyborg 3: The Recycler (1994), Arno Krafft - Viper (1 episode, 1997), Green Guardsman - Justice League (2 episodes, 2002), Eddie Aldrich - Andromeda (1 episode, 2002), Art - The Man from Earth (2007), Lee - AVH: Alien vs. Hunter (2007) (V), Jim McCann - Heroes (1 episode, 2008), Hawkman - Batman: The Brave and the Bold (1 episode, 2010). In 2008, he started his own line of comic books, Catastrophic Comics.
Troy Evans 1948, actor, Desk Sergeant - Starman (1 episode, "The System", 1987), Cop - Martians Go Home (1989), Lieutenant Goodwin - The Lawnmower Man (1992), Bibbo Bibowski - Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1 episode, "Double Jeopardy", 1996), Sgt. Kenton/Running Man - The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (1 episode, 1996), Captain Dalton - My Favorite Martian (1999), General - Alien Fury: Countdown to Invasion (2000) (TV).
Pete Postlethwaite 1946, actor, David - Alien 3 (1992), Roland Tembo - The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), Keeper - Æon Flux (2005).
Ann Curthoys 1942, actress, Tricia Conway - The Tomorrow People (7 episodes, 1974-1976).
Patricia Maynard 1942, actress, Miss Sephton - Doomwatch (1 episode, 1970), Miss Winters - Doctor Who (4 episodes, "Robot part 1-4",1974-1975).
Anthony Costello 1938, actor, Lieutenant Bowman - The Outer Limits (1 episode, "The Invisible Enemy", 1964), Sergeant - Tarzan (1 episode, "The Professional", 1968).
Barry Primus 1938, actor, Robert Dorlund - The X Files (1 episode, "Shadows", 1993), Frobe Ernst - SeaQuest DSV (1 episode, "Lost Land", 1995).
Sonny Bono 1935, actor/singer, John Perry - The Six Million Dollar Man (1 episode, "The Song and Dance Spy", 1975), Mayor Frank Berkowitz - Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1 episode, "The Man of Steel Bars", 1993).
Don Knight 1933, actor, Grainger - The Time Tunnel (1 episode, "Rendezvous with Yesterday", 1966), Sven Larsen - Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1 episode, "The Heat Monster", 1967), Odgers - Tarzan (1 episode, "Rendevouz for Revenge", 1968), Fletcher - The Immortal (1969) (TV), Fletcher - The Immortal (5 episodes, 1970-1971), Harry Ritter - Swamp Thing (1982), Colonel - Voyagers! (1 episode, "Merry Christmas Bogg", 1982), Manimal (1 episode, 1983), Inspector Mercer - Automan (1 episode, "Club Ten", 1984).
Harry Goz 1932, actor, Captain Hazel 'Hank' Murphy - Sealab 2021 (31 episodes, 2000-2005).
John Cairney 1930, actor, Ian Murray - Target Luna (1 episode, "The Rocket Station", 1960), Dr. Steven Thomas - Spaceflight IC-1: An Adventure in Space (1965), Captain Nemo / Sebastian Nile - Mysterious Island (1 episode, "The Visitor", 1995).
Manning Redwood 1929, actor, Lowell - Outland (1981), Lee - Timeslip (1985) TV series, Colonel Masters - The Tomorrow People (6 episodes, 1992).
Kevin Manser 1929, actor, Dalek Operator - Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965), Dalek / - Doctor Who (37 episodes, 1963-1966).
Mike Steen 1928, actor, Motorcycle Cop - The Aquanauts (1 episode, "The Defective Tank Adventure", 1961), Sonny - Sea Hunt (1 episode, "Expedition", 1961).
June Brown 1927, actress, Mrs. Catchpole - Doomwatch (1 episode "Sex and Violence", 1969), Eleanor - Doctor Who (4 episodes, "The Time Warrior",1973-1974).
David Frankham 1926, actor, Neil Bedford Jones - Men Into Space (1 episode, "The Sun Never Sets", 1960), Sgt. Tibs - One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) (voice), Captain Terrence Ralph Brookman / Harvet Kry Jr. - The Outer Limits (2 episodes, 1963-1964), Larry Marvick - Star Trek (1 episode, "Is There in Truth No Beauty?", 1968), Captain Abbott - The Six Million Dollar Man (1 episode, "Outrage in Balinderry", 1975).
Paul Sorensen 1926, actor, Grayson - The Outer Limits (1 episode, "Behold Eck!", 1964), 1st Policeman / Jim - My Favorite Martian (3 episodes, 1964-1966), Alien #1 - The Invaders (1 episode, "The Watchers", 1967), Giant Camper - Land of the Giants (1 episode, "The Bounty Hunter", 1969), Second Male Interview - Westworld (1973), Salvage 1 (2 episodes, "Hard Water part 1 & 2", 1979), Captain - Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984).
Faith Brook 1922, actress, Carol Norton - Invisible Man (1 episode, "Picnic with Death", 1959), Nurse - Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond (1 episode, "The Prisoner", 1961).
George N. Neise 1917, actor, Captain Mueller - Hogan's Heroes (2 episodes, "A Tiger Hunt in Paris: Part 1 & 2", 1966), Douglas Cramer / Mr. Shubert - Batman (2 episodes, "The Cat and the Fiddle", "Minerva, Mayhem and Millionaires", 1966-1968).
Dorothy Lovett 1915, actress, Frances Grayson/Stella Merja - The Green Hornet Strikes Again! (1941).
Elton Hayes 1915, actor, Niko - The Lost World (1 episode, "Blood Lust",1999).
Jerry Lester 1910, actor, Pappy Yokum - Li'l Abner (1967) (TV).
Hugh Beaumont 1909, actor, Robert Phillips - Lost Continent (1951), Dan Grayson - Adventures of Superman (1 episode, "The Big Squeeze", 1953), Dr. Guy Stanton - Science Fiction Theatre (1 episode, "Conversation with an Ape", 1955), Dr. Jud Bellamin - The Mole People (1956), Austin Welles - The Human Duplicators (1965).
Jeffrey Lynn 1909, actor, Tales of Tomorrow (1 episode, "Sleep No More", 1952).
George Woodbridge 1907, actor, Pub Landlord - Invisible Man (1 episode, "The Decoy", 1959) Det.-Sgt. Cloudby - Out of the Unknown (1 episode, "Some Lapse of Time", 1965), Ferry Skipper - Doomwatch (1972),
Noble 'Kid' Chissel 1905, actor, Laboratory Guard - The Clones (1973).
Edgar Bergen 1903, actor, Narrator - Mickey and the Beanstalk (1947) (voice), Kenner - Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1 episode,"The Fear-Makers", 1964).
Chester Morris 1901, actor, Tales of Tomorrow (2 episodes, "The Exile", "The Glacier Giant", 1952), Dr. Carlo Lombardi - The She-Creature (1956).
John Totleben 1958, comic book artist, His first published work appeared in Heavy Metal in January 1979. His first success in American comics, and still his best-known work, was as the inker of pencilled art by Stephen R. Bissette for the DC Comics title Swamp Thing, when the series was being written and reinvented by Alan Moore; Totleben and Bissette joined the series in 1983, shortly before Moore. Totleben's style was unusual for the time, and is still distinctive among U.S. comics artists, for its fluid layouts and heavily detailed rendering (using a combination of stippling and hatching). He also painted covers for the series in oils and acrylic, and continues to be a popular cover painter. Beginning in 1988, Bissette and Totleben co-created and edited the horror anthology Taboo. Taboo showcased a wide range of writers and artists, from mainstream to semi-underground, and is best known as the original venue for the acclaimed graphic novel From Hell. Totleben's most ambitious comics project was with Moore again, on the third volume of Miracleman, which he pencilled and inked. Response to his art was so strong that Eclipse Comics retained him as the series' sole artist. Though Totleben's eye condition has made him legally blind, it has left his central vision clear enough for him to continue working in his usual style, but much more slowly. He has illustrated a number of titles for DC and Marvel Comics, and worked on Moore's satirical Image Comics series 1963, in which he was described as "'Jaunty' John", the blind "inker without fear".
Jeremy Bulloch 1945, actor, Tor / Hal - Doctor Who (7 episodes, 1965-1974), Boba Fett - Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Boba Fett - Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983), Moon Base Operative - The War of the Starfighters (2003) (voice), Captain Colton - Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005), Commander Marucs - Order of the Sith: Downfall (2006), Speeder Race VIP Spectator - The Mandalorian Legacy (2009).


Events

1950, Walt Disney's "Cinderella" released
1955, Tarzan's Hidden Jungle is released.
1967, Star Trek:TOS, "Space Seed" airs.
1968, Star Trek:TOS, "Patterns of Force" airs.
1985, Dr. Who, three-part serial "The Two Doctors" airs.
1994, Babylon 5 Episode 4 - "Infection" first aired
2000, Star Trek:Voyager, "Collective" airs.

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