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Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur (or Benhur) is a 1959 epic film directed by William Wyler, the third film version of Lew Wallace's 1880 fictional novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. It premiered at Loew's State Theatre in New York City on November 18, 1959. The film went on to win a record of eleven Academy Awards,...
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Charlton Heston
Heston was born John Charles Carter in No Man's Land, an unincorporated area between Evanston and Wilmette, Illinois, the son of Lilla (née Charlton) and Russell Whitford Carter, a mill operator. (However, the 1930 Census for Richfield,...
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Jack Hawkins
John Edward "Jack" Hawkins (14 September 1910 - 18 July 1973) was an English film actor of the 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s.
Hawkins was born at Lyndhurst Road, Wood Green, Middlesex, the son of master builder Thomas George Hawkins and his wife,...
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Haya Harareet
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Stephen Boyd
Stephen Boyd (4 July 1931 – 2 June 1977), born William Millar, was an Irish-born actor from Glengormley, Northern Ireland, who appeared in 60 films, most notably in the role of Messala in the 1959 film Ben-Hur.
One of nine siblings from a Protestant...
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Hugh Griffith
Hugh Emrys Griffith (30 May 1912 – 14 May 1980) was a Welsh film, stage and television actor.
Griffith was born in Marianglas, Anglesey, Wales and educated at local schools. He attempted to gain entrance to university, but failed the English...
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Claude Heater
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Cathy O'Donnell
Cathy O'Donnell (born July 6, 1923 – April 11, 1970) was an American actress, best known for her many roles in film-noir movies.
She was born Ann Steely in Siluria, Alabama. She attended Oklahoma City University and studied drama at the American...
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Martha Scott
Martha Ellen Scott (September 22, 1912 – May 28, 2003) was an American actress best known for her roles as mother of the lead character in numerous films and television shows.
Scott was born in Jamesport, Missouri, the daughter of Letha (née...
