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Born in Oklahoma and raised in Montana, Sarah Vowell is best known for her bits on public radio's This American Life. A contributing editor for the program since 1996, she has been a staple of TAL's popular live shows around the country, for which The New York Times has commended her "funny querulous voice and shrewd comic delivery." As a critic and reporter, she has contributed to numerous newspapers and magazines, including Esquire, GQ, Los Angeles Times, The Village Voice, Spin, The New York Times Book Review and McSweeney's. She is a former columnist for Time, Salon.com and San Francisco Weekly. Hip, irreverent, and with a voice that NPR fans of This American Life instantly perk up to, Sarah makes both readers and listeners laugh out loud with her wry, comic observations on everything from politics to pop culture.- Music Artist
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Ester Renay Dean is an American Singer, Actress and Grammy Award Nominated Songwriter.
Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and raised in Tulsa, Ester is the youngest of five children and was raised in a single mother, low-income household. At a young age she learned how to channel her pain into music, using creative writing as a kind of self-therapy. When she was 15 her mother moved Ester and her sister Deandria to Omaha, Nebraska, leaving her older siblings in Tulsa. The separation made Ester again dig deeper for a connection, drawing her closer to the music. Singing in every studio, writing for local Omaha rappers and producers, Ester unknowingly grass-rooted herself and learned the ins and outs of music production.
At 20 yrs old, Ester made a bold move. She packed her bags and left Omaha with only $500 in her pocket and drove 18 hours alone to Atlanta, Georgia determined to break into the music industry. She sang for anyone who would listen. As fate would have it, Ester sat alone backstage at a Charlie Wilson concert, humming a tune to herself. When music producer Tricky Stewart happened by and heard her, he immediately set up a meeting. Caught unawares by Ester's talent, he was blown away when she played him some samples of not only her singing, but also of her excellent songs. He signed her to a small publishing deal that allowed the fledgling artist to grow and connect with other known writers and producers.
Ester broke into the big leagues when she collaborated with Norwegian record producers, Stargate and major label recording artist, Rihanna to write and record Ester's first #1 hit song "Rude Boy". Going on to write "What's My Name", "Where Have You Been" and several other Rihanna hits, Katie Perry's "Firework" and Nicki Minaj's "Superbass", as well many, many other hits by a Who's Who of contemporary popular artists has earned her the well-deserved nickname, "Ester Dean the Song Machine".
Modern popular songs are often a collaborative effort by a songwriting team, with each member responsible for a different aspect of the song, such as the initial beat, chord structure, lyrics, etc. Ester Dean has established a reputation as a master of the top line or "hook" of a song. Her preferred method is to go into the vocal booth and start improvising over top of the beat, knowing she is onto something when she starts to feel "a little chill" go up her arms.
Esters goals and dreams did not stop there. In 2012 Esther set out to conquer the voice-over world, lending her voice to the hugely popular Blue Sky Studios, Ice Age Franchise, in Continental Drift. As well as in the CG animated Fox film, Rio.
In addition voice-over work, Esther has also contributed to movie soundtracks. When she was approached to write the end title song, Let it Grow for the movie The Lorax, Ester somehow managed to write and deliver the song within five hours of receiving the request. Impressing all with her amazing work ethic, Ester was eventually asked to audition for a small role in an upcoming movie about an all-girl a capella group. She jumped at the chance and landed the role of Cynthia Rose in the hit movie Pitch Perfect, going on to co-star in Pitch Perfect 2 and 3.
"Entertaining is what I love to do. From writing fun songs to make you dance. To singing a love song to make you fall in love. Being silly on the TV screen to make you laugh. To delivering a great line of dialog in a drama to make you cry. My life is all about connecting with people. Hoping to make the world feel like we are all one beating heart if only for second".......Ester Dean- Music Artist
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Carrie Underwood was born on 10 March 1983 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. She is a music artist and actress, known for Soul Surfer (2011), How I Met Your Mother (2005) and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010). She has been married to Mike Fisher since 10 July 2010. They have two children.- Actor
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It was the casting of Spike Lee's "School Daze" when Leonard answered the call of duty in the role of
"Big Brother General Patton"! Landing this role created a whirlwind of success, with the garnering of
seven additional starring roles in a series of Spike Lee Joints! Continuing in this vein, Mr. Thomas has
appeared in over forty films - including such notable films as: "Malcolm X", "King of New York", "The
Negotiator" and "Star Wars" - to name a few. In addition to Leonard's multi-faceted repertoire, Leonard
has been immortalized, (as one of only three African Americans have), as a "Star Wars" action figure,
figurine - sold worldwide. Embodying the name: "Roth-del Masona", can be found worldwide. From
the beginnings - working with the renowned NEC (Negro Ensemble Company) under the prolific
Douglas Turner Ward, this Howard University alumnus knows that: "The Best is Yet to Come", with
God on his side!- Actor
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Victor Daniels was given the title of "Chief" in an honorary capacity and identified himself as Cherokee although his background is vague. His application for a social security number lists his birth date as April 12, 1899, and his birth-place as Arizona. Thundercloud was the eldest of nine children born to Jesus Daniels and Tomaca Daniels (as indicated on his social security application). But on his marriage record to Mildred Turner in 1925, he said his name was "Victor Vazquez."
Raised on a ranch in Arizona, he claimed he was educated at the University of Arizona at Tucson but the Office of the Registrar checked their databases and found no attendance record for a Victor Daniels. He worked in cattle ranches and rodeos in addition as a mining foreman, boxer and guide before entering movies as a stuntman in 1929.
By 1935, Hollywood had given him the professional name of "Chief Thundercloud" and he was appearing in acting roles, many of them uncredited. For the next two decades he played strong, grim roles in such "B" westerns as Cyclone of the Saddle (1935), Ramona (1936), The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (1938), Young Buffalo Bill (1940), North West Mounted Police (1940), The Law Rides Again (1943), Romance of the West (1946), Davy Crockett, Indian Scout (1950) and Santa Fe (1951). He eventually earned screen credit for his tribe members and chiefs, typecast more as evil than good.
Chief Thundercloud is probably best known for creating the role of faithful sidekick "Tonto" in the serial The Lone Ranger (1938) and its sequel The Lone Ranger Rides Again (1939). He also played the title role of Paramount Pictures' Geronimo (1939). On TV, he appeared in such programs as "Death Valley Days," "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin," "My Little Margie" and "Buffalo Bill, Jr."
Following an uncredited part as a chief in the classic western The Searchers (1956), he died at age 56 following surgery for stomach cancer in Ventura County, California on November 30, 1955. Twice married, he was survived by second wife Frances, a former singer, and their two children. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Los Angeles area.
Not to be confused with noted Chief Thunder Cloud (1856-1916), a Blackfoot tribe member and Army scout who went on to perform with P.T. Barnum and his Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.- Actor
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Brad Venable was born on 16 July 1977 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019), Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' (2015) and The Boy and the Beast (2015). He was married to Kathryn Venable. He died on 7 January 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actor
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Garland Thompson was born on 14 February 1938 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for Monsters (1988), Star Trek (1966) and After Midnight (1989). He died on 18 November 2014 in New York City, New York, USA.- Actress
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Jessie Lee Fulton was born on 14 June 1912 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. She was an actress, known for The Last Picture Show (1971), Paper Moon (1973) and The Sugarland Express (1974). She died on 29 June 1983 in Dallas, Texas, USA.- Writer
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Owen Crump was born on 30 December 1903 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. He was a writer and director, known for The River Changes (1956), The Couch (1962) and Zeppelin (1971). He was married to Lucile Fairbanks and Isabel Jewell. He died on 13 February 1998 in West Hollywood, California, USA.- Hugh Franklin was born on 24 August 1916 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for Dark Shadows (1966), Invincible Mr. Disraeli (1963) and Hands of Mystery (1949). He was married to Madeleine L'Engle. He died on 26 September 1986 in Torrington, Connecticut, USA.
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In a near six-decade career, he was rated the #1 guitarist in Esquire, Downbeat and Playboy magazine polls between 1947 and 1960. Barney Kessel, a pioneer of the electric guitar and a master of harmonic improvisations, also recorded over fifty albums including a number of innovative albums with drummer Shelly Manne and bassist Ray Brown that were remarkable for the lack of a pianist. He also performed with the Oscar Peterson Trio and ensembles with Charlie Parker, Charlie Barnet, Art Tatum and Artie Shaw, and with performers Elvis Presley, Liberace and The Beach Boys. Leaving the jazz world for studio work, between 1967 and 1970, he operated Barney Kessel's Music World in Hollywood, but, in 1972, he returned to full-time stage work. A stroke in 1992 curtailed his career.- Producer
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Xernona Clayton was born on 30 August 1930 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. She is a producer and actress, known for Views and Visions (1983), The House on Skull Mountain (1974) and 2004 Trumpet Awards (2004). She has been married to Paul L. Brady since 1974. She was previously married to Ed Clayton.- Naaman Brown was born on 11 January 1916 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for Panther Girl of the Kongo (1955), Tanganyika (1954) and Yancy Derringer (1958). He died on 31 October 1988 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
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Allen Pinson was born on 30 October 1916 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Dan Raven (1960), Killer's Carnival (1966) and What's the Matter with Helen? (1971). He died on 22 January 2006 in Visalia, California, USA.- Carl R. Botefuhr was born on 12 November 1925 in Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for The Devil Horse (1932) and Hawaii Five-O (1968). He was married to Kyoko Yosimura, Autumn Russell and Vonne Lester. He died on 1 May 1996 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Gloria Greer was born on 7 March 1908 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. She was an actress, known for Moonlight and Monkey Business (1930). She was married to Carlos Noelle. She died on 6 June 1931 in Ashland, Oregon, USA.
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Hilary Thomas was born on 14 October 1982 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Pokémon (1997), Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin (2009) and Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016).- Writer
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Harold Medford was born on 21 November 1911 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Fate Is the Hunter (1964), Berlin Express (1948) and Mannix (1967). He died on 26 October 1977 in Santa Monica, California, USA.- James Vance was born on 2 April 1953 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for Cafe Purgatory (1999). He was married to Kate Worley and Brenda Kimery. He died on 5 June 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
- Drew Nixon was born on 17 April 1988 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. He is an actor, known for Lucy Is the Sunshine (2010), Denizen (2010) and The Downwinders.
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Sid Jordan was born on 12 August 1889 in Muskogee, Indian Territory, USA [now Oklahoma, USA]. He was an actor, known for Men in the Raw (1923), The Ridin' Kid from Powder River (1924) and Trooper O'Neill (1922). He died on 30 September 1970 in Hemet, California, USA.- Roberta McCain was born on 7 February 1912 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. She was married to John S. McCain Jr.. She died on 12 October 2020 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
- Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma of Cherokee descent. She has two sisters named Cobi and Tipper.
Attended same high school as Nick Nolte, rock group 311, and Jamie King.
Frequently performed in Childrens theater with Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes.
Consulted on script for Going Down to be directed by Mike Figgis.
Her first professional acting job was at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio.
She attended University of Nebraska at Omaha on scholarship received from the Miss America organization.
Soon after, moving to New York City, she worked as a nanny, then as an analyst on Wall Street. Thereafter working in PR and marketing.
Newton competed in the Miss New York USA pageant. After not making the top 10, later that evening she was awarded Miss Congeniality.
She appeared on the cover of the New York Post, Sunday March 29, 2009, very much to her own surprise in an article about working as an exotic dancer after leaving a brokerage firm.
Went head to head with Bill O'Reilly on April 1, 2009 on "The O'Reilly Factor"...Ironically her friends and family doubted she was actually going on the show because it aired April Fools Day.
She divides her time between New York City and Los Angeles.
Engaged to writer/director/producer Eric Miclette. - Lyn Childs was born on 2 June 1908 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. She died on 14 January 1996 in San Francisco, California, USA.
- John Russell Coker is an aspiring actor and model currently building his career experience and portfolio. Most recently, he can be found as the back book cover model for his character "Chief" in the 2021 Romance novel series DOC: Book 10 of the Steel MC Montana Charter by Author Michel Prince. He has also entertained audiences by starring in the beginning scene of the 2021 Applebee's commercial featuring Country artist Walker Hayes' song "Fancy Like."
John has also been casted in a few small film roles. He played the role of a baby shower guest in the 2021 film Land of Gold which won the Grand Prize at the 2021 Tribeca/ AT&T Untold Stories pitch competition and will make its debut at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2022 and will be distributed by Warner Brothers and HBO Max.
He also played the role of a mover in the 2022 upcoming film The Line.
While the roles John has been casted for have been small, beginner roles, John strives for persistence in his future career, continually auditioning for future television and film roles.
In continuing to broaden his acting career, John will be taking classes beginning in March 2022 at The Actor Factory in Norman, OK to help gain the skillset to further his career to become a mainstream actor.
John received his B.Ed. from the University of Louisiana Lafayette. While pursuing his degree he played two years minor league baseball. John is also a retired US Army Sergeant with the 45th Infantry.
In 2019, John first joined the social media app Tik Tok, to pass time by making amateur videos. It quickly turned into a networking advantage for him, joining in on the meet and greet of creators at various cities across the country. Being the extrovert he is, John quickly grew a large audience of over 750,000 followers who enjoy his inspirational and influential as well as some steamy videos for the ladies (or men). His goal is to push others beyond their limits and show them that it is acceptable to step out of their comfort zone and to not be afraid to put yourself out there and be vulnerable.
Due to a recent career change and having the allotted time now available, John is looking forward to devoting his time and energy fully into acting. The new skills he has gained and his continuing education in acting will prepare him for a new and exciting chapter in his professional life.