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Canadian producer and director Ivan Reitman created many of American cinema's most successful and best loved feature film comedies and worked with Hollywood's acting elite. Reitman produced such hits as the ground-breaking sensation National Lampoon's National Lampoon's Animal House (1978), which introduced John Belushi to American filmgoers, and the family features Beethoven (1992) and Beethoven's 2nd (1993). His directing credits include Meatballs (1979), Stripes (1981) and Ghostbusters (1984), films starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis; Dave (1993), which starred Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver, Junior (1994) which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito and Emma Thompson. Reitman also produced the HBO telefilm The Late Shift (1996), based on Bill Carter's non-fiction book about the late-night television wars which received seven Emmy nominations. Other producing endeavors include Commandments (1997), starring Aidan Quinn and Courteney Cox, Private Parts (1997), starring Howard Stern, as well as the animation/live action film Space Jam (1996), starring Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes characters. With Twins (1988), Reitman created an entirely new comedic persona for action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger -- and forged a personal and professional relationship that continued with Kindergarten Cop (1990) and Junior (1994). Acclaimed dramatic actors such as Robert Redford, Debra Winger, Sigourney Weaver, and Emma Thompson also revealed untapped comic talents under Reitman's direction. In 1984, Reitman was honored as Director of the Year by the National Association of Theater Owners and the next year received a Special Achievement Award at the Canadian Genie awards. In 1979 and again in 1989, for the films National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) and Twins (1988), Reitman was honored with the People's Choice Award. In November of 1994, Reitman became the third director honored by Variety magazine in a special Billion Dollar Director issue.
Reitman was born in Czechoslovakia, to Jewish Holocaust survivors, and left with his family for Canada at the age of four. He attended Canada's McMaster University, where he produced and directed several television shorts. He followed with a live television show, Greed: The Series (1999), with Dan Aykroyd as its announcer. "Spellbound," which Reitman produced for the live stage, evolved into the Broadway hit "The Magic Show," starring Doug Henning. He continued producing for the stage with the Off-Broadway hit "The National Lampoon Show," and returned to Broadway to produce and direct the musical "Merlin," earning a Tony nomination for directing. Reitman headed The Montecito Picture Company, a film and television production company, with partner Tom Pollock. His television credits included the Emmy-nominated children's show The Real Ghostbusters (1986) and the Saturday morning animated series Beethoven (1994) for CBS. His last directing credited was Draft Day (2014), before his death in February 2022 in Montecito, California.- Actor
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Steve Ihnat was born on 7 August 1934 in Jastrabie, Czechoslovakia [now Jastrabie pri Michalovciach, Slovak Republic]. He was an actor and writer, known for Countdown (1967), The Honkers (1972) and Do Not Throw Cushions Into the Ring (1970). He was married to Sally Carter-Ihnat. He died on 12 May 1972 in Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France.- At the age of 26, the astoundingly beautiful Slovakian actress and model Barbara Nedeljakova achieved cult fame and a large following among male horror fans with the release of Hostel (2005). She studied acting in Prague in the Czech Republic, where she performed at several theaters and also worked regularly in the famed Czech marionette theater, often operating 3-4 roles per show. She also worked as professional model in Prague and appeared in several international commercials for company like T-Mobile, Hasbro, Samsung, Woolite and plenty others. Since she started her acting career, Barbara has lived the dream by working with the likes Quentin Tarantino and Billy Boyd. After causing a minor sensation with her topless scenes as the sexy Natalya in Hostel (2005), she was sought to appear in further horror movies such as The Hike (2011), Ashes (2010) and Strippers vs Werewolves (2012).
- Scarlett Chorvat was born on 25 August 1972 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. She is an actress, known for Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004), Buying the Cow (2002) and Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002).
- Adriana Karembeu was born on 17 September 1971 in Brezno, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. She is an actress, known for Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008), Jak básníci neztrácejí nadeji (2004) and 3 petites filles (2004). She has been married to Aram Ohanian since June 2014. They have one child. She was previously married to Christian Karembeu.
- Ten years before Czechoslovakia separated, Vlastina was born to Czechoslovakian parents: a Slovak mother and Czech father. She attended elementary and a high school in the Slovak town of Myjava. She studied piano for fifteen years and also took in drawings and singing lessons. She also studied writing and reciting poems. Her first feature was Casino Royale by Martin Campbell, where she got a part in the casino. Vlastina is also performing in theater and writing books.
- Actress
- Producer
- Casting Director
Andrea Stefancikova is a Slovakian born Canadian actress and filmmaker, whose talent was recognized in 2019 when she was awarded Whistler Film Festival's "Star to Watch Award" for her performance and breakthrough in Promiseland, released in 2021 as American Badger. Andrea is best known for her notable appearances in the multi-award winning films such as Below Her Mouth, Unmasked and Dark Harvest and NBC's sci-fi show Debris. Andrea is one of the ensemble cast of Corona (2020), globally recognized as the first Covid-19 feature film. Stefancikova was born in Bratislava, then the communist Czechoslovakia. She has been creatively expressing herself through dance, piano, writing and singing from young age. She immigrated to North America with her family in 1998; trained and began acting in her early twenties, but as a former model, Andrea only fully dedicated herself to the craft in 2011. She has since accumulated an impressive volume of credits with growing success in the indie film circuit and television. She is fluent in English, Slovak, Italian, Czech and often speaks fluent Russian on screen. Her exceptional acting, linguistic and musical talents have made her a versatile and sought-after talent in the entertainment industry.- Jana Nagyová was born on 9 January 1959 in Komárno, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. She is an actress, known for Arabela (1980), Dangerous Liaisons (1980) and Death of Hitch-Hikers (1979).
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Tatiana Pauhofová was born on 13 August 1983 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. She is an actress, known for Burning Bush (2013), Tender Waves (2013) and Muzika (2008).- Actress
- Soundtrack
Judit Bárdos was born on 12 May 1988 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. She is an actress, known for Piargy (2022), Fair Play (2014) and The House (2011).- Director
- Writer
- Cinematographer
Jaromil Jires was born on 10 December 1935 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. He was a director and writer, known for The Joke (1969), Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970) and ...a pozdravuji vlastovky (1972). He died on 26 October 2001 in Prague, Czech Republic.- Magda Vásáryová was born on 26 August 1948 in Banská Stiavnica, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. She is an actress, known for Rusalka (1977), Die Wahlverwandtschaften (1974) and Eugene Onegin (1988). She was previously married to Milan Lasica and Dusan Jamrich.
- Silvia Suvadová was born on 4 April 1973 in Ruzomberok, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. She is an actress and producer, known for The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), Violent Blue (2011) and Behaving Badly (2007).
- Marián Labuda was born on 28 October 1944 in Hontianske Nemce, First Slovak Republic [now Slovakia]. He was an actor, known for Král Ubu (1996), The Garden (1995) and I Served the King of England (2006). He was married to Viera. He died on 5 January 2018 in Bratislava, Slovakia.
- Emília Vásáryová was born on 18 May 1942 in Horná Stubna, First Slovak Republic [now Slovakia]. She is an actress, known for Eva Nová (2015), Václav (2007) and Up and Down (2004).
- Milan Knazko was born on 28 August 1945 in Horné Plachtince, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. He is an actor, known for Hostel: Part II (2007), Normal (2009) and Kriminálka Staré Mesto (2010).
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Juraj Kukura was born on 15 March 1947 in Presov, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. He is an actor, known for Hotel Paradies (1990), Glückliche Reise (1992) and Split Homicide (2016).- Roman Luknár was born on 1 June 1965 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. He is an actor, known for A Good Day to Die Hard (2013), Fair Play (2014) and Toman (2018).
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- Writer
- Additional Crew
Tomás Hanák was born on 27 March 1957 in Kremnica, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. He is an actor and writer, known for The Brothers Grimm (2005), Místo v zivote (2006) and The Good Neighborhood (2005).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Andrej Hryc was born on 30 November 1949 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. He was an actor, known for Rivers of Babylon (1998), The Line (2017) and Pehavý Max a strasidlá (1987). He died on 31 January 2021 in Bratislava, Slovakia.- Zuzana Zlatohlávková was born on 10 December 1981 in Presov, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. She is an actress, known for Beloved (2011), Dobré ráno, Brno! (2022) and Men in Hope (2011).
- Kveta Fialová was born on 1 September 1929 in Vel'ké Dravce, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. She was an actress, known for Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet (1978), Closely Watched Trains (1966) and Slamený klobouk (1972). She was married to Pavel Hása and Jirí Joska. She died on 26 September 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic.
- Actress
- Music Department
Monika Hilmerová was born on 7 October 1974 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. She is an actress, known for Pramen zivota (2000), Frankenstein (2004) and Burlive Vino (2013).- Costume Designer
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Producer
Costume designer and jewelry artist Barbara Gregusova was born to fashion designer Elena Gregusova and photographer and graphic designer Martin Gregus in Bratislava, Slovakia - an artistic family that extends back to her grandfather, a sculptor and jeweler, and her grandmother, a textile artist.
Moving to Vancouver, Barbara enrolled in Capilano University's Costuming for Stage and Screen and Theatre Institute programs, garnering top marks for her graduation project, an eighteenth century period costume, titled "Marie Antoinette - Lost in Vancouver". The following year Barbara earned her Fashion Merchandising Diploma at the Blanche Macdonald Centre. Barbara worked as lead costume designer on various independent productions including Agam Darshi's and Sophie Ann Rooney's "Bollywood Beckons" for which Barbara earned her first Leo Awards nomination for best costume design in short drama.
Barbara's interest in period costume design kept her roots in theatre; Barbara designed over twenty plays including the dark underworld fairytale "The Skriker", Moliere's modern adaptation of "Tartuffe: Born Again", "Bye Bye Baby" and Jay Brazeau's "Old Love" for North Vancouver's Presentation House Theatre, Shakespeare's 1960's adaptation of "As You Like It", "Brighton Beach Memoirs" for Gateway Theatre, Stuart Aikins' western "Sly Fox" and "The Crucible" for Exit 22 as well as Studio 58. Barbara's decade long collaboration with Exit 22 gained her a nomination for the 8th annual Ovation Awards for outstanding costume design in "Cinderella - The musical".
Barbara reunited with Sophie Ann Rooney to design costumes for her theatre production of "Beggars In The House of Plenty" staring Kyle Labine, worked with Tyler Labine's wife Carrie's Ruscheinsky on Ben Ratner's theatre production "Dying City" and her most recent collaboration with Labine's family was with Cameron and Tyler Labine on the feature film "Mountain Men".
Two years in a raw Barbara was nominated for Leo Awards; in 2013 for best costume design in feature length drama "Lucille's Ball" and most recently for best costume design in a motion picture "Evangeline" directed by Karen Lam. Her recent film credits include Gil Bellow's "Three Days in Havana", "June In January" with Marilu Henner, "Ring By Spring" staring Stefanie Powers and Rachel Boston, "For Better Or For Worse" staring Lisa Whelchel and Kim Fields, "Paper Angels" with Josie Bissett and Matthew Settle, Christie Will's "Baby Boot Camp" and cyber-punk web-series "Residenz".
As a member of the Slovak Association of Textile Artists, Barbara exhibits her work around Europe. In Summer 2008, Barbara introduced her all-new Hauteware jewelry collection made from recycled hard drives, laser toners, ink-jet cartridges and other electronic waste at the Enviro Couture exhibition in North Vancouver's CityScape Community Art Space, and later FMA Vancouver and Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 2009. To accompany her one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces Barbara created haute couture metallic collection "Solar Epoque" which was showed on the stage during XXI Olympic Winter Games at Olympic Victory Ceremony.- Actress
- Music Department
Zdena Studenková was born on 19 May 1954 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. She is an actress, known for Milenec lady Chatterleyové (1998), Beauty and the Beast (1978) and Ordinácia v ruzovej záhrade (2007).