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Daniel Betts
Daniel Alexander Betts (born 10 December 1971) is a British actor. Early life Born in Cuckfield, West Sussex, He trained at the Drama Centre London. Career As well as appearing in films '' Fury'' (2014), '' Allied'' (2016), ''War Machine'' (2017), '' Alien: Romulus'' (2024). And television programmes, such as ''The Crown'', ''The Bill'', ''Cadfael'', '' The Fixer'', ''Sex Education'' and '' Fate: The Winx Saga''. He has been a voiceover artist on many commercials. In 2025, he starred alongside Mandeep Dhillon in the British crime drama television series ''MobLand'', in a cast which included Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, and Geoff Bell. Selected filmography *''The Canterville Ghost'' (1996), as Francis, Duke of Cheshire *'' The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns'' (1999), as Mickey Muldoon *''Tom's Midnight Garden'' (1999) *'' Fury'' (2014) *'' Allied'' (2016) *''War Machine'' (2017) *'' Alien: Romulus'' (2024) *''Here'' (2024) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuckfield
Cuckfield ( ) is a village and civil parishes in England, civil parish in the Mid Sussex District, Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England, on the southern slopes of the Weald. It lies south of London, north of Brighton, and east northeast of the county town of Chichester. Nearby towns include Haywards Heath to the southeast and Burgess Hill to the south. It is surrounded on the other sides by the parish of Ansty and Staplefield formerly known as Cuckfield Rural. Aumale in Normandy has been a Twin towns and sister cities, twin town since 1993 and Karlstadt am Main, Karlstadt in Bavaria since 1998. Cuckfield is known locally for its idiosyncratic system of mayoral voting; unlimited numbers of votes can be purchased for the price of one penny each, with the winner receiving the most votes. The position is purely honorary and the money raised supports local charities. History Before the modern local government system came into operation in the late 19th century it was d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brendan Brosnan (born 16 May 1953) is an Irish actor and film producer. He was the fifth actor to play the fictional secret agent Portrayal of James Bond in film, James Bond in the List of James Bond films, James Bond film series, starring in four films from 1995 to 2002 (''GoldenEye'', ''Tomorrow Never Dies'', ''The World Is Not Enough'', and ''Die Another Day'') and in James Bond in video games, multiple video games, such as ''GoldenEye 007 (1997 video game), GoldenEye 007''. After leaving school at age 16, Brosnan began training in commercial illustration and went on to attend the Drama Centre in London for three years. Following a stage acting career, he rose to popularity in the television series ''Remington Steele'' (1982–1987). After the conclusion of the series, Brosnan appeared in films such as the Cold War spy film ''The Fourth Protocol (film), The Fourth Protocol'' (1987) and the comedy ''Mrs. Doubtfire'' (1993). After achieving worldwide fame for his role as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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1971 Births
* The year 1971 had three partial solar eclipses (Solar eclipse of February 25, 1971, February 25, Solar eclipse of July 22, 1971, July 22 and Solar eclipse of August 20, 1971, August 20) and two total lunar eclipses (February 1971 lunar eclipse, February 10, and August 1971 lunar eclipse, August 6). The world population increased by 2.1% this year, the highest increase in history. Events January * January 2 – 1971 Ibrox disaster: During a crush, 66 people are killed and over 200 injured in Glasgow, Scotland. * January 5 – The first ever One Day International cricket match is played between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. * January 8 – Tupamaros kidnap Geoffrey Jackson, British ambassador to Uruguay, in Montevideo, keeping him captive until September. * January 9 – Uruguayan president Jorge Pacheco Areco demands emergency powers for 90 days due to kidnappings, and receives them the next day. * January 12 – The landmark United States televis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penske Media Corporation
Penske Media Corporation (PMC ) is an American mass media, publishing, and information services company based in Los Angeles and New York City. It publishes more than 20 digital and print brands, including '' Variety'', ''Rolling Stone'', ''Women's Wear Daily'', ''Deadline Hollywood'', ''Billboard'', ''The Hollywood Reporter'', '' Boy Genius Report'', '' Robb Report'', '' Artforum'', ''ARTNews'', and others. PMC's Chairman and CEO since founding is Jay Penske. In addition to media publications, Penske Media Corporation owns the Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival and is a 50 percent stakeholder in South by Southwest. It is also the owner of Dick Clark Productions which includes the award shows Golden Globe Awards, American Music Awards, Streamy Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, and the Billboard Music Awards. History 2003–2011: Founding and early years of Penske Media Penske Media Corporation was founded by Jay Penske in 2003. It began as an affinity marketin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Hopkins
Harold Lloyd Hopkins (August 17, 1890 – January 29, 1946) was an American statesman, public administrator, and presidential advisor. A trusted deputy to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Hopkins directed New Deal relief programs before serving as the eighth United States secretary of commerce from 1938 to 1940 and as Roosevelt's chief foreign policy advisor and liaison to Allied leaders during World War II. During his career, Hopkins supervised the New York Temporary Emergency Relief Administration, the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, the Civil Works Administration, and the Works Progress Administration, which he built into the largest employer in the United States. He later oversaw the $50 billion Lend-Lease program of military aid to the Allies and, as Roosevelt's personal envoy, played a pivotal role in shaping the alliance between the United States and the United Kingdom. Born in Iowa, Hopkins settled in New York City after he graduated from Grinnell College ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlantic Crossing (TV Series)
''Atlantic Crossing'' is a historical drama in the form of a television miniseries set in Norway and the United States during World War II. The series is wide-ranging but pays special attention to interactions between Crown Princess Martha of Norway and President Franklin Roosevelt during the period when Martha was a war refugee in the United States after fleeing the 1940 Nazi Invasion of Norway. Some portions with Norwegian, Danish or Swedish spoken dialogue are subtitled in English. It premiered on 25 October 2020 on NRK in Norway. The series premiered 4 April 2021 on Masterpiece on PBS. Production The eight part series was co-produced by the Norwegian independent production company Cinenord, Norway’s public broadcaster NRK and the US Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Most of the series was filmed in the Czech Republic and Norway. Main cast *Sofia Helin as Crown Princess Märtha of Norway * Tobias Santelmann as Crown Prince Olav of Norway *Kyle MacLachlan as Franklin De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Here (2024 Film)
''Here'' is a 2024 American drama film produced and directed by Robert Zemeckis, who co-wrote the screenplay with Eric Roth, based on the 2014 graphic novel by Richard McGuire. Echoing the source material, the film is told in a nonlinear fashion: using a locked-down or "static shot" technique, the story covers a single plot of land and its inhabitants, from the distant past to the 21st century. During the film, the screen is often subdivided into panes, presenting events from different times simultaneously. The film stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany, and Kelly Reilly, with digital de-aging via generative artificial intelligence being used on much of the cast to have them portray their characters over time. ''Here'' premiered at the AFI Fest on October 25, 2024, before being theatrically released in the United States by TriStar Pictures through Sony Pictures Releasing on November 1, 2024. The film received generally negative reviews from critics and grossed $15. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom's Midnight Garden (film)
''Tom's Midnight Garden'' is a 1999 British-American family fantasy film directed by Willard Carroll and starring Nigel Le Vaillant, Marlene Sidaway and Serena Gordon. The screenplay (by Willard Carroll) concerns a boy who discovers a secret garden. The film was based on the novel ''Tom's Midnight Garden'' by Philippa Pearce, and filmed at Chenies Manor House in Buckinghamshire. The film was produced by Hyperion Pictures. Premise After going to stay with his uncle, a boy is disappointed that he doesn't have a garden he can play in. However, he discovers a secret garden that only appears in the middle of the night. Plot When Tom Long's brother Peter gets measles he is sent to stay with his Uncle Alan and Aunt Gwen in a flat with no garden. An elderly and reclusive landlady, Mrs Bartholomew, lives upstairs. Because he may be infectious he is not allowed out to play, and feels lonely. Without exercise he is less sleepy at night and when he hears the communal grandfather clock str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Magical Legend Of The Leprechauns
''The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns'' is a 1999 fantasy television miniseries. It stars Randy Quaid, Colm Meaney, Kieran Culkin, Roger Daltrey, Caroline Carver and Whoopi Goldberg. The miniseries contains two main stories that eventually intertwine: the first being the story of an American businessman who visits Ireland and encounters magical leprechauns and the second, a story of a pair of star-crossed lovers who happen to be a fairy and a leprechaun, belonging to opposing sides of a magical war. The series contains many references to ''Romeo and Juliet'', such as two lovers taking poison and feuding clans. The film was first aired on 7 November 1999 on NBC. Emma Townshend's song "We Can Fly Away" was the theme song for the film. Plot Jack Woods is an American businessman on holiday in Ireland. During a hike, he sees Irish beauty Kathleen Fitzpatrick swimming naked. Kathleen catches him and chases him off, but Jack is smitten with her beauty. That evening, Jack saves S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Canterville Ghost (1996 Film)
''The Canterville Ghost'' is a 1996 family film directed by Sydney Macartney. The mystery, romance, and adventure stars Patrick Stewart and Neve Campbell; it is based on an 1887 Oscar Wilde short story of the same title which was serialized in the magazine ''The Court and Society Review''. This story has been adapted to film and made-for-TV movies several times since the original film of the same name. Filming was done at Knebworth House in Hertfordshire. Plot Hiram Otis comes to England with his wife, daughter and two sons on a research grant; he and his family temporarily stay in a castle called Canterville Hall. The castle is haunted by the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville, an ancestor doomed to remain on the estate after his wife's death. To send the family packing, he begins a ghostly reign of terror. As is revealed by the current Lord Canterville (Sir Simon's descendant) and the servants Mr. and Mrs. Umney, previous Canterville Hall residents have all been frightened ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoff Bell (actor)
Geoff Bell (born 24 February 1963) is an English actor. Known for his "hard-man" roles, he has appeared in many films and TV shows including '' Mike Bassett: England Manager'' (2001), '' Mean Machine'' (2001), '' The Business'' (2005), '' Green Street'' (2005), '' Stardust'' (2007), '' RocknRolla'' (2008), '' Brighton Rock'' (2010), '' Big Fat Gypsy Gangster'' (2011), '' War Horse'' (2011), '' Rogue One'' (2016), '' The End of the F***ing World'' (2017), ''His Dark Materials'' (2019), ''Once Upon a Time in London'' (2022), ''Poison Arrows'' (2022), ''Kindling'' (2023), '' Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance'' (2023), and '' MobLand'' (2025). Early life Bell was born in Peckham, London, and had a tough upbringing in the working class high rise flats of Lambeth Walk. His first experience of entertainment industry had been at the age of ten, entering caravan holiday talent competitions. Bell married and raised a family, whilst running a cleaning business, until the age of 28, when he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
