Post by petrolino on Jul 7, 2017 21:44:33 GMT
Czech character actor Frantisek Rehak has died at the age of 93. Rehak's career in cinema was inextricably linked with the career of filmmaker Jiri Menzel though he worked with many other fine Czech and Slovak directors during his time. He was a supreme talent and a master of disguise who'd happily take on multiple roles if called upon to do so.
The great French composer Pierre Henry has died at the age of 89. Henry's music can be heard in a wide range of works by experimental filmmakers.
The great Norwegian composer Egil Monn-Iversen has also died at the age of 89. Monn-Iversen's contribution to the national cinema was immense, earning him his nickname 'The Godfather of Norwegian Entertainment'.
Towering tall man Ji-Tu Cumbuka has died aged 77. Cumbuka made his presence felt in numerous big screen comedies, including 'Brewster's Millions' (1985), 'Moving' (1988) and 'Harlem Nights' (1989), three films from the 1980s that showcased the genius of Richard Pryor.
Czech comedian Petr Pelzer has died at the age of 76. Pelzer was cast in several motion pictures by director Karel Kachnya and he collaborated on a handful of projects with experimental filmmaker Jaromil Jires.
German pop idol Chris Roberts has died at the age of 71. Roberts flexed his acting muscles in a raft of hit comedies, sometimes contributing to their soundtracks.
Carolyn Cronenberg has passed away at the age of 66. Cronenberg worked as an editor and production assistant on several films directed by her husband David Cronenberg early in his career.
Sound specialist David Yewdall has passed away following a long period of illness. He was 66. Yewdall served apprenticeships in sound and editing under movie producer Roger Corman. He went on to craft sound designs for some of the best action movies to come out of Hollywood. He was one of the best in his field.
The great French composer Pierre Henry has died at the age of 89. Henry's music can be heard in a wide range of works by experimental filmmakers.
The great Norwegian composer Egil Monn-Iversen has also died at the age of 89. Monn-Iversen's contribution to the national cinema was immense, earning him his nickname 'The Godfather of Norwegian Entertainment'.
Towering tall man Ji-Tu Cumbuka has died aged 77. Cumbuka made his presence felt in numerous big screen comedies, including 'Brewster's Millions' (1985), 'Moving' (1988) and 'Harlem Nights' (1989), three films from the 1980s that showcased the genius of Richard Pryor.
Czech comedian Petr Pelzer has died at the age of 76. Pelzer was cast in several motion pictures by director Karel Kachnya and he collaborated on a handful of projects with experimental filmmaker Jaromil Jires.
German pop idol Chris Roberts has died at the age of 71. Roberts flexed his acting muscles in a raft of hit comedies, sometimes contributing to their soundtracks.
Carolyn Cronenberg has passed away at the age of 66. Cronenberg worked as an editor and production assistant on several films directed by her husband David Cronenberg early in his career.
Sound specialist David Yewdall has passed away following a long period of illness. He was 66. Yewdall served apprenticeships in sound and editing under movie producer Roger Corman. He went on to craft sound designs for some of the best action movies to come out of Hollywood. He was one of the best in his field.