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

December 28, 2011

Conan the Barbarian, Spider-Man, Thor, Doctor Strange, A for Andromeda, Doctor Who, Tobor the Great, Tarzan, Star Trek, Uhura.

The world of comics books and sci-fi are both being represented by birthdays today. Stan Lee and Nichelle Nichols are both celebrating.


Enjoy !!!



Birthdays

Janice Chiang 1955, comic book artist, Chiang has been particularly associated with include Conan the Barbarian (1982–1990), Alpha Flight (1987–1994), Iron Man (1987-1990), Ghost Rider vol. 2 (1990–1996), What If? (1990–1995), and Impulse (1999–2002). Chiang has also worked as a comic book colorist, most notably for Guardians of the Galaxy #49–54 (1994).
Stan Lee 1922, comic book writer, editor, actor, producer, publisher, television personality, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics. In collaboration with several artists, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Avengers, Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, and many other fictional characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. In addition, he headed the first major successful challenge to the industry's censorship organization, the Comics Code Authority, and forced it to reform its policies. Lee subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.
Franklin Christenson "Chris" Ware 1967, comic book artist and cartoonist, widely known for his Acme Novelty Library series, and the graphic novel Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth.
Noel Johnson 1916, actor, J.M. Osborne - A for Andromeda (6 episodes, 1961), Osborne - The Andromeda Breakthrough (6 episodes, 1962), Priestland - Doomwatch (1 episode, "The Logicians", 1971), Charles Grover M.P.- Doctor Who (8 episodes, 1967-1974).
Billy Chapin 1943, actor, Brian 'Gadge' Roberts - Tobor the Great (1954).
Nichelle Nichols 1932, actress, Ruana - Tarzan (2 episodes, 1966), Uhura - Star Trek (68 episodes, 1966-1969), Uhura / Dr. Sarah April / Karla Five - Star Trek: The Animated Adventures (22 episodes, 1973-1974) , Lt. Cmdr. Uhura - Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), Cmdr. Uhura - Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Cmdr. Uhura - Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), Cmdr. Uhura - Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), Cmdr. Uhura - Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), Uhura - Star Trek Adventure (1991), Cmdr. Uhura - Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), Host - Inside Space (1992) TV series, Thoth Khepera - Batman: The Animated Series (1 episode, "Avatar", 1994), Sagan, High Priestess of Pangea - The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space (1995) (TV), Diane Maza - Gargoyles (3 episodes, 1994-1996), Miriam the Vampire Queen - Spider-Man (2 episodes, 1997), Chief - Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (1 episode, "The Yukari Imprint", 2000), Nana Dawson - Heroes (5 episodes, 2007), CJ - The Cabonauts (1 episode, "Pilot", 2009), Senator - Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster (2010) (TV).


Events

1988, Last day of filming on Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.

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