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Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude McDowall was born in Herne Hill, London, to Winifriede Lucinda (Corcoran), an Irish-born aspiring actress, and Thomas Andrew McDowall, a merchant seaman of Scottish descent. Young Roddy was enrolled in elocution courses at age five. By age 10, he had appeared in his first film, Murder in the Family (1938), playing Peter Osborne, the younger brother of sisters played by Jessica Tandy and Glynis Johns.
His mother brought Roddy and his sister to the U.S. at the beginning of World War II, and he soon got the part of "Huw", the youngest child in a family of Welsh coal miners, in John Ford's How Green Was My Valley (1941), acting alongside Walter Pidgeon, Maureen O'Hara and Donald Crisp in the film that won that year's best film Oscar. He went on to many other child roles, in films like My Friend Flicka (1943) and Lassie Come Home (1943) until, at age eighteen, he moved to New York, where he played a long series of successful stage roles, both on Broadway and in such venues as Connecticut's Stratford Festival, where he did Shakespeare. He became a naturalized United States citizen in 1949.
In addition to making many more movies (over 150), McDowall acted in television, developed an extensive collection of movies and Hollywood memorabilia, and published five acclaimed books of his own photography. He died at his Los Angeles home, aged 70, of cancer. He never married and had no children.- Joachim Król was born on 17 June 1957 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor, known for Maybe... Maybe Not (1994), Tatort (1970) and Run Lola Run (1998).
- Fabia Drake was born on 20 January 1904 in Herne Bay, Kent, England, UK. She was an actress, known for A Room with a View (1985), Valmont (1989) and The Good Companions (1957). She was married to Maxwell Joseph Hall Turner. She died on 28 February 1990 in London, England, UK.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Michael Sharvell-Martin was born on 2 February 1944 in Herne Bay, Kent, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Are You Being Served? (1972), Space: 1999 (1975) and Dave Allen at Large (1971). He was married to Linda Hind. He died on 28 October 2010 in Wincanton, Somerset, England, UK.- Rusty Goffe was born on 30 October 1948 in Herne Bay, Kent, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011), Flash Gordon (1980) and Fred Claus (2007). He is married to Sarah. They have two children.
- Stephen Beckett was born on 24 May 1967 in Herne Hill, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Robin Hood (2006), Coronation Street (1960) and The Knowledge (2019). He has been married to Anna Brecon since 2002. They have one child.
- English silent screen siren Lillian Rich was 19 when she arrived in New York, courtesy of her Canadian husband Lionel Edward Nicholson. The couple had met while "Leo" was on active duty as a fighter pilot with the Royal Naval Air Service during World War I. He came from a well-to-do middle-class family and was both able and keen to bankroll Lillian's entry into Hollywood with a stake of $1000. Prior to entering films, the dimple-chinned, auburn-haired Londoner had briefly made a name in musical comedy on the stage. In 1919, she started out on the screen playing sultry leads in westerns opposite stalwart sagebrush heroes like Jack Hoxie and Harry Carey. By the end of 1922, Lillian had already amassed 19 feature film credits on her resume. Following a divorce from Leo, she took a year's sabbatical from the screen before resuming her career with renewed vigor in 1924. The next year she was cast by the ever-extravagant Cecil B. DeMille in her defining role, as an aristocratic social-climbing, impecunious vamp in Paramount's The Golden Bed (1925). Attired in sables and bedecked with diamond bracelets, Lillian added to the general opulence (and excess) of the proceedings. She then gave what is considered her other notable performance, opposite H.B. Warner in the western railroad drama Whispering Smith (1926). There was also a minor Christie comedy, Seven Days (1925), a crime thriller with Boris Karloff and a host of low-budget B-pictures for independent producers and Poverty Row outfits like Chesterfield and Tiffany.
Between 1928 and 1930, Lillian unsuccessfully attempted a comeback in sound pictures, filming in England at Beaconsfield and at Nettlefold Studios (Walton-on-Thames, Surrey). Alas, these low-budget "quota quickies" were made for the mass market and did nothing to reboot her career. Back in the States she found herself relegated to the bottom of the bill in "Our Gang" shorts. She saw out the rest of the 1930's in uncredited, no-name bits as "nurse", "nun", "telephone operator", and so on, before fading into relative obscurity. - Actor
- Writer
- Soundtrack
George Robey was born on 20 September 1869 in Herne Hill, London, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Chu Chin Chow (1934), Don Quixote (1933) and The Temperance Fete (1932). He was married to Blanche Littler (manager) and Ethel Haydon (performer). He died on 29 November 1954 in Saltdean, Sussex, England, UK.- Maja Beckmann was born in 1977 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is an actress, known for Die Österreichische Methode (2006), Wie gut ist deine Beziehung? (2019) and Eine Insel namens Udo (2011).
- Peter Nottmeier was born on 22 July 1958 in Wanne-Eickel [now Herne], North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor, known for Falk (2017), Darktown (2020) and Heldt (2013).
- Actor
- Special Effects
Günther Notthoff was born on 27 February 1936 in Herne, Germany. He was an actor, known for The Apple (1980). He died on 22 November 2020.- Actor
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Kevin Ayers was born on 16 August 1944 in Herne Bay, Kent, England, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for Something in the Air (2012), Better Things (2016) and Percusión (1983). He was married to Cyrille and Kristen. He died on 18 February 2013 in Montolieu, Aude, France.- Marita Marschall was born on 8 April 1958 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is an actress, known for Fußball ist unser Leben (2000), Effigy: Poison and the City (2019) and Réquiem por Granada (1991).
- Actor
- Writer
- Composer
Willi Thomczyk was born on 14 October 1953 in Wanne-Eickel [now Herne], North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor and writer, known for Die Camper (1997), Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997) and Was nicht passt, wird passend gemacht (2002).- Editor
- Editorial Department
- Writer
Adam Nielsen was born on 9 January 1974 in Herning, Denmark. He is an editor and writer, known for A Hijacking (2012), The Good Nurse (2022) and R (2010).- Jakob Svarre Juhl was born on 18 October 1984 in Snejbjerg, Herning, Denmark. He is an actor, known for Dicte (2013), Elvira (2022) and Hvidsten gruppen (2012).
- Nico Stank was born on 2 August 1989 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor, known for Liebesdings (2022), Einfach mal was Schönes (2022) and Kalahari Gemsen (2016).
- Editor
- Editorial Department
Boris Gromatzki was born in 1978 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Boris is an editor, known for The Empress (2022), Dark (2017) and Deutschland 83 (2015).- Additional Crew
- Writer
- Casting Department
Stefan Pellegrini is a Danish-Italian director, producer and film scholar. He grew up in the small town of Herning, where film and theater became a part of his life from an early age. After High School and military service Stefan moved to the city of Aarhus, where he studied at The Super8 Film Education and The University of Aarhus.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Richard Lingscheidt was born on 7 June 1990 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany [now Germany]. He is an actor, known for Die Stadt der Millionen (1925), Blondi and Push Up 1-3 (2015).- For a goalie who is 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, Andersen somehow flew under the NHL's scouting radar for several years, which is surprising considering he started out playing for Herning, the most successful team in the history of Denmark's top pro league.
In 2008-09, his first season with Herning, Andersen had a goals-against average of 2.45 in 22 games.
However, Andersen was nearly 21 before he was drafted; the Carolina Hurricanes selected him in the seventh round (No. 187) in the 2010 NHL Draft. Realizing the Hurricanes had an entrenched starter in Cam Ward and goaltending depth in their system, Andersen chose not to sign and remained in Europe, playing 2010-11 in Denmark before joining Frolunda of the Swedish Hockey League in 2011-12.
The Anaheim Ducks selected Andersen in the third round (No. 87) of the 2012 NHL Draft, and this time Andersen opted to come to North America. He made his NHL debut on Oct. 20, 2013.
In 2014, Andersen had a 35-12-5 record, with a 2.38 GAA and a .914 save percentage to help the Ducks advance to the 2015 Western Conference Final.
Andersen earned his 50th NHL victory in his 68th game on March 3, 2015, tying Hockey Hall of Famer Bill Durnan's record as the fastest goalie in NHL history to reach the 50-win mark. At that point, Andersen's won-loss record was 50-13-5; Durnan was 50-9 with nine ties.
In 2015-16, Andersen and Gibson won the William M. Jennings Trophy, awarded to the goalies on the team that allows the fewest goals during the regular season. Anderson and Gibson allowed 192.
But with Andersen set to become an unrestricted free agent, On June 20, 2016, they traded Andersen to the Toronto Maple Leafs, who quickly signed him to a five-year contract.
Andersen immediately staked his claim as the No. 1 goalie in Toronto. He started and finished 66 games in each of his first two seasons with the Maple Leafs, winning 33 games in 2016-17 and 38 in 2017-18, helping Toronto make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2002-03 and 2003-04. Andersen continued to be a reliable workhorse in goal. . Andersen was selected to play in the 2020 NHL All-Star Game.
An unrestricted free agent, Andersen agreed to a two-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on July 28, 2021. - Director
- Writer
- Producer
Annette Riisager was born on 20 February 1962 in Herning, Denmark. She is a director and writer, known for 100 meter fri (1993), The Summer Home (2012) and Dragen (1995).- Anne Moore-Martin was born in 1933 in Herne Bay, Kent, England, UK. She died on 11 May 2017 in Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
- Actor
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Jürgen Marcus was born on 6 June 1948 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He was an actor and composer, known for Die Insel der blutigen Plantage (1983), Hinter Gittern - Der Frauenknast (1997) and Blau blüht der Enzian (1973). He died in May 2018 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.- Danish actor Anders Bilberg is educated at the danish academy of musical theater and has mainly done stage work, but a few on screen projects as well. Probably famous for their drag alter ego "Betty Bitschlap", Anders however is a versatile performer having played feature roles in shows such as CHICAGO, HAIR and The Rocky Horror Show because of their combination of good acting skills and string singing voice.
- Rudi Cerne was born on 26 September 1958 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor, known for Die Rosenheim-Cops (2002), Ostfriesenblut (2018) and XY Sicherheits Check (2004). He has been married to Christiane since 1987. They have one child.
- R.V. Jones was born on 29 September 1911 in Herne Hill, London, England, UK. He was married to Vera Cain. He died on 17 December 1997 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- Hannelore Zeppenfeld was born on 8 February 1929 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She was an actress, known for Staatsanwältin Corda (1953), Tatort (1970) and Die goldene Pest (1954). She died on 11 July 2016 in Taunusstein, Hesse, Germany.
- Mary Chapman was born in Herne Bay, Kent, England, UK. She is known for Sandy, the Reluctant Nature Girl (1964) and Moody and Pegg (1974).
- J.R. Ackerley was born on 4 November 1896 in Herne Hill, London, England, UK. She was a writer, known for We Think the World of You (1988), Omnibus (1967) and My Dog Tulip (2009). She died on 4 June 1967 in Putney, London, England, UK.
- Claus Pilgaard was born on 30 March 1965 in Herning, Denmark.
- Barbara Valerie was born on 26 November 1900 in Herne Hill, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Black Sheep of Whitehall (1942). She died on 22 February 1975 in Eastbourne, Sussex, England, UK.
- Writer
- Director
- Cinematographer
Pia Lenz was born in 1986 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is a writer and director, known for Für immer (2023), Alles gut (2016) and Hudekamp: A Story of Homeland (2012).- Costume Designer
Stella Pearce was born on 17 April 1901 in Herne Hill, London, England, UK. Stella was a costume designer, known for Ad Lib (1937). Stella was married to Eric Newton. Stella died on 18 May 2001 in Camden, London, England, UK.- Claus Elming was born on 20 March 1969 in Herning, Denmark. He is an actor and writer, known for Tak for i aften - On tour (2008), Hvem kan slå Joachim & Marianne? (2008) and Vild med dans (2005).
- Dino Nolting was born in 1969 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor, known for Berlin, Berlin (2002), Verbotene Liebe (1995) and Alarm für Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei (1996).
- Sound Department
Henning Zolon Mortensen was born on 6 August 1973 in Herning, Denmark. He is known for After the Wedding (2006), Langt fra Las Vegas (2001) and Klovn (2005).- Cinematographer
- Editorial Department
- Camera and Electrical Department
Knut Schmitz was born in 1969 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is a cinematographer, known for Misguided Angel (1998), Ricordare Anna (2004) and Il pugno di Gesù (2007).- Christa Rossenbach was born in 1936 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She was an actress, known for Das Kurheim (1972), Direktion City (1976) and Colomba (1970). She was married to Walter Riss. She died in 1992.
- Actress
Lilian Hutchins was born on 16 May 1904 in Herne Bay, Kent, England, UK. She was an actress. She died on 28 November 1976 in Marylebone, London, England, UK.- Romanus Fuhrmann was born on 30 November 1963 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor, known for Kollegium - Klassenkampf im Lehrerzimmer (2010), Eierdiebe (2003) and Leroy (2007).
- Chris Kwiatkowski was born on 13 April 1980 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Nadia Migdal was born in 1984 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is an actress and director, known for Aus.Lauf (2009), Tatort (1970) and Knallerkerle (2017).- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Additional Crew
B.S. Christiansen was born on 27 September 1952 in Herning, Denmark. He is an actor, known for In China They Eat Dogs (1999), Haletudsen (2004) and Strigler og børster (1999).- Eckard Koltermann was born on 14 November 1958 in Wanne-Eickel, Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is a composer, known for Candida (1991), Endo-Heat (1997) and My Heart Is Mine Alone (1997).
- Claus Leggewie was born on 27 March 1950 in Wanne-Eickel, Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
- Ellen Trane Nørby was born on 1 February 1980 in Herning, Denmark.
- Bernhard Weßling was born in 1951 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Benjamin Moritz Gronau was born in 1985 in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Benjamin Moritz is a producer and director, known for Krise (2013), Jakob (2011) and E(i)fersucht (2011).- Hartmut Kasper was born on 29 August 1959 in Wanne-Eickel, Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is a writer and actor, known for You'll Never Walk Alone (2017), The World According to Irving (2012) and Die große Literatour (2016).