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George Sanders was born of English parents in St. Petersburg, Russia. He worked in a Birmingham textile mill, in the tobacco business and as a writer in advertising. He entered show business in London as a chorus boy, going from there to cabaret, radio and theatrical understudy. His film debut, in 1936, was as Curly Randall in Find the Lady (1936). His U.S. debut, the same year, with Twentieth Century-Fox, was as Lord Everett Stacy in Lloyd's of London (1936). During the late 1930s and early 1940s he made a number of movies as Simon Templar--the Saint--and as Gay Lawrence, the Falcon. He played Nazis (Maj. Quive-Smith in Fritz Lang's Man Hunt (1941)), royalty (Charles II in Otto Preminger's Forever Amber (1947)), and biblical roles (Saran of Gaza in Cecil B. DeMille's Samson and Delilah (1949)). He won the 1950 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor as theatre critic Addison De Witt in Joseph L. Mankiewicz's All About Eve (1950). In 1957 he hosted a TV series, The George Sanders Mystery Theater (1957). He continued to play mostly villains and charming heels until his suicide in 1972.

Henry Beckman was born on 26 November 1921 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor, known for Marnie (1964), Blood & Guts (1978) and The Brood (1979). He was married to Hillary Beckman and Cheryl Maxwell. He died on 17 June 2008 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Born in Spain, Xavier Cugat's family moved to Havana, Cuba, when he was three. Always musically inclined, he packed up and moved to Los Angeles, where he worked as a cartoonist for the Los Angeles Times newspaper during the day and labored to put together a band at night. After a few years of playing smaller clubs in the L.A. area, Cugat finally got his break when he and his band secured a job at the prestigious Coconut Grove nightclub in 1928. His style of music caught on, and Cugat was instrumental in bringing Latin music to the attention of the US public. In the '30s and '40s he was nicknamed "The Rumba King" because of his popularization of that Latin dance. In Cugat's film appearances he usually played himself, even if the character had a name other than Xavier Cugat, and he and his band appeared in several memorable MGM musicals in the '40s. After suffering a stroke in 1971, Xavier Cugat retired.

Teresa Gimpera was born on 21 September 1936 in Igualada, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She was an actress, known for Lucky, el intrépido (1967), Ace of Hearts (1975) and The Spirit of the Beehive (1973). She was married to Craig Hill and Octavio Sarsanedas. She died on 23 July 2024 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Silvia Tortosa was born on 8 March 1947 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She was an actress and director, known for La senyora (1987), Horror Express (1972) and Novela (1963). She was married to David Harper, Charles Davis and Hermann Bonnín. She died on 23 March 2024 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Daniel Faraldo was born on 4 November 1949 in the USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Mayans M.C. (2018), Bounty Hunters (2017) and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (2016). He was married to Lucinda Clare. He died on 1 February 2025 in Sitges, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Andrea Albani was born on 13 October 1960 in Catalonia, Spain. She was an actress and writer, known for El pico (1983) and Mad Foxes (1981). She died on 18 January 1994 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Agustí Villaronga was born on 4 March 1953 in Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain. He was a director and writer, known for Moon Child (1989), Black Bread (2010) and The Belly of the Sea (2021). He died on 22 January 2023 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Rosa Maria Sardà was born on 30 July 1941 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She was an actress and writer, known for All About My Mother (1999), Les nits de la tieta Rosa (1980) and Anita no perd el tren (2001). She was married to Josep Maria Mainat. She died on 11 June 2020 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

At 12 years he worked as an apprentice mechanic, starting as an actor at age 20 and with the theater group of Alcoy natal "Casserole." In the mid-60's economic crisis forced him to emigrate to Barcelona, since then his career combining theatrical Companies Adrià Gual, CIFC and Nuria Espert with forays into the music scene. In 1968 he debuted as a professional singer, a facet that will become one of the main representatives of "Nova Cançó 'Catalan. In this sense, both composed their own songs as musical adaptations of Salvador Espriu, Pere Quart or Vicent Andrés. In the film debuted in 1974 and shortly thereafter obtained a great success for his role in "Stealth"

María Martín was born on 14 July 1923 in Marbella, Spain. She was an actress, known for Dawn of America (1951), Murders in the Rue Morgue (1971) and A Candidate for a Killing (1969). She died on 10 June 2014 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Camarón de la Isla was born on 5 December 1950 in San Fernando, Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain. He was an actor and composer, known for Uncharted (2022), The Victims (1996) and Cuéntame cómo pasó (2001). He was married to Dolores Montoya. He died on 2 July 1992 in Badalona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

José María Caffarel was born on 10 November 1919 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He was an actor, known for The Passenger (1975), Supersonic Man (1979) and Tristana (1970). He died on 6 November 1999 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

José Antonio de la Loma was born on 4 March 1924 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He was a writer and director, known for Manos sucias (1957), Jugando con la muerte (1982) and Feuer frei auf Frankie (1967). He died on 6 April 2004 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Amparo Soler Leal was born on 23 August 1933 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain. She was an actress, known for La gran familia (1962), The Cuenca Crime (1980) and The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972). She was married to Alfredo Matas and Adolfo Marsillach. She died on 25 October 2013 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

María Dolores Cabo was a director and actress, known for La viudita naviera (1962), Aquí están las vicetiples (1961) and The Jinx (1959). She was married to Miguel Gila. She died on 29 May 2002 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Florin Opritescu was an actor known for Mar de plástico (2016),Plan de fuga (2016), Sara's notebook (2018) , El desentierro (2018), Snatch (2018) . Born in Timisoara, Romania on 21/09/1979 he was one of many Romanian people who lived under the communist system with whom he disagreed. He practiced several sports: kick-boxing, football, badminton,pool/snooker. He is passionate about Romanian, Brasilian and Spanish cuisine.

Florin is based in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain) where he lives with his wife and his two kids (a boy and a girl).

Johan Cruyff (or Cruijffie) is voted the best European soccer player of the twentieth century (and the second best worldplayer). He started his career with AJAX Amsterdam and led them to 4 European finals of which 3 were won (1971/1972/1973). In 1973 Cruyff joined Barcelona (for a the then record-fee of 6 million guilders), He became a very popular player

• also known as el salvador - and gave Barcelona (and Catalonia) their

pride back. One fan of the club was so pleased with Johan he gave him a bungalow in the mountains outside Barcelona. With the dutch national team he became the inventor of Total Football in 1974. The world finals were lost against the Germans, leaving the Netherlands with a lifelong trauma. After leaving Barcelona Johan played soccer in the States (Washington Diplomats) and then retired. Due to bad investments het was forced back to the pitch. He joined his first team on a highly profitable contract. In his first game against Harlem he scored a fantastic goal and thus silenced his critics. After two years with Ajax he then joined their great rivals, Feyenoord. Although he lost a game against Ajax 8-2, he made Feyenoord champion of Holland. He then retired as an active player.

After a few years he became involved again with his first love, Ajax. He coached them for a few years, winning the European cup winners cup, before he got fired after arguing with the president of the club. But he has not only a first love, but maybe he has an even greater second love, Barcelona. He coached them for a few years, winning the European Champions league for the first time and four times the Spanish league.

Ignacio F. Iquino was born on 25 October 1910 in Valls, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. He was a writer and director, known for Fuego en la sangre (1953), El obstáculo (1945) and Noche sin cielo (1947). He was married to Juliana San José de la Fuente. He died on 29 April 1994 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Montserrat Carulla was born on 19 September 1930 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She was an actress, known for The Orphanage (2007), 13 x 13 (1987) and Taller de comèdies (1975). She was married to Felip Peña. She died on 24 November 2020 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Cassen was born on 28 October 1928 in Tarragona, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. He was an actor and writer, known for 07 con el 2 delante (Agente: Jaime Bonet) (1966), Placido (1961) and De professió: A.P.I. (1988). He was married to Mary Carmen Crespo. He died on 4 August 1991 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Mario Feliciani was born on 12 March 1918 in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. He was an actor, known for David Copperfield (1965), Ottocento (1959) and Ulysses (1954). He was married to Giuliana Pogliani and Vittoria Martello. He died on 11 August 2008 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Félix Rotaeta was born on 1 April 1942 in Madrid, Spain. He was an actor and director, known for Chatarra (1991), El placer de matar (1988) and La escopeta nacional (1978). He died on 23 November 1994 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Paco Morán was born on 9 November 1930 in Almodóvar del Río, Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain. He was an actor, known for Estudio 1 (1965), Historias para no dormir (1966) and Matalobos (2009). He died on 23 July 2012 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Mario Cabre started his career as a torero. Banking on his popularity he started his career in cinema. He also authored several books of poetry. During the 1950s he lived mostly in Argentina, but in the 1960s he returned to Spain where he hosted the popular show TV "Reina por un día". He also unsuccessfully attempted a comeback in cinema working with director Pedro Portabella.