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The son of a former circus clown turned grocer and a cleaning woman, Red Skelton was introduced to show business at the age of seven by Ed Wynn, at a vaudeville show in Vincennes. At age 10, he left home to travel with a medicine show through the Midwest, and joined the vaudeville circuit at age 15. At age 18, he married Edna Marie Stilwell, an usher who became his vaudeville partner and later his chief writer and manager. He debuted on Broadway and radio in 1937 and on film in 1938. His ex-wife/manager negotiated a seven-year Hollywood contract for him in 1951, the same year The Red Skelton Hour (1951) premiered on NBC. For two decades, until 1971, his show consistently stayed in the top twenty, both on NBC and CBS. His numerous characters, including Clem Kaddiddlehopper, George Appleby, and the seagulls Gertrude and Heathcliffe delighted audiences for decades. First and foremost, he considered himself a clown, although not the greatest, and his paintings of clowns brought in a fortune after he left television. His home life was not completely happy--two divorces and a son Richard who died of leukemia at age nine--and he did not hang around with other comedians. He continued performing live until illness, and he was a longtime supporter of children's charities. Red Skelton died at age 84 of pneumonia in Rancho Mirage, California on September 17, 1997.

Comic light actor in U.S. films and TV. Born in Vincennes and raised in Terre Haute, IN, Moore studied drama at Indiana State Teachers College before serving in the Marines in WWII. He had a tough time breaking into movies, although he performed in local and regional live theatre. He finally found his niche in television, starring as the incompetent county agent Hank Kimball in GREEN ACRES from 1965-71. He also appeared in at least thirty other TV series and numerous commercials. He and his wife had been married 47 years at the time of his death.

In the early days of 1950s science-fiction, one of the first people to become identified with the genre was actor William Phipps. Aside from furnishing the voice of Prince Charming in Disney's cartoon classic Cinderella (1950), Phipps also hid his boyish face beneath a beard as the star of Arch Oboler's end-of-the-world melodrama Five (1951); made a token appearance in Oboler's The Twonky (1953); encountered Martians in both Invaders from Mars (1953) and The War of the Worlds (1953); and took on the Abominable Snowman as one of the leads in The Snow Creature (1954). Most notoriously, he even grappled with Moon maidens set on world conquest in the almost indescribable Cat-Women of the Moon (1953). Phipps was born in Vincennes, Indiana, and grew up in St. Francisville, Illinois; he knew from boyhood that he was destined to be an actor and appeared in several plays in grade school and at Eastern Illinois University. Hitchhiking to Hollywood in 1941, he worked on the stage and later in films, beginning with RKO's Crossfire (1947). Over the next 60 years he amassed a long list of film and TV credits; he also did commercials and voiceover work, including the narration for the special 190-minute TV version of David Lynch's Dune (1984).

Buck Jones was one of the greatest of the "B" western stars. Although born in Indiana, Jones reportedly (but disputedly) grew up on a ranch near Red Rock in Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), and there learned the riding and shooting skills that would stand him in good stead as a hero of Westerns. He joined the army as a teenager and served on US-Mexican border before seeing service in the Moro uprising in the Philippines. Though wounded, he recuperated and re-enlisted, hoping to become a pilot. He was not accepted for pilot training and left the army in 1913. He took a menial job with the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch Wild West Show and soon became champion bronco buster for the show. He moved on to the Julia Allen Show, but with the beginning of the First World War, Jones took work training horses for the Allied armies. After the war, he and his wife, Odelle Osborne, whom he had met in the Miller Brothers show, toured with the Ringling Brothers circus, then settled in Hollywood, where Jones got work in a number of Westerns starring Tom Mix and Franklyn Farnum. Producer William Fox put Jones under contract and promoted him as a new Western star. He used the name Charles Jones at first, then Charles "Buck" Jones, before settling on his permanent stage name. He quickly climbed to the upper ranks of Western stardom, playing a more dignified, less gaudy hero than Mix, if not as austere as William S. Hart. With his famed horse Silver, Jones was one of the most successful and popular actors in the genre, and at one point he was receiving more fan mail than any actor in the world. Months after America's entry into World War II, Jones participated in a war-bond-selling tour. On November 28, 1942, he was a guest of some local citizens in Boston at the famed Coconut Grove nightclub. Fire broke out and nearly 500 people died in one of the worst fire disasters on record. Jones was horribly burned and died two days later before his wife Dell could arrive to comfort him. Although legend has it that he died returning to the blaze to rescue others (a story probably originated by producer Trem Carr for whatever reason), the actual evidence indicates that he was trapped with all the others and succumbed as most did, trying to escape. He remains, however, a hero to thousands who followed his film adventures.

Robert Frank Telfer was born on 19 August 1944 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. He is an actor, known for Arachnophobia (1990), Mr. Deeds (2002) and Something's Gotta Give (2003).

Alice started as an extra in films at age 15. She worked in "Inceville" and would appear as several characters in 'Civilization (1916)'. In 1917, she would meet director Rex Ingram and they would marry in 1921. It was also in 1921 that Alice would gain acclaim as Marguerite in 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921)'. She would continue to play the heroine is the films 'The Prisoner of Zenda (1922)' and 'Scaramouche (1923)'. In 1924, Metro would merge into the new MGM and both Ingram and Terry would work there. She would make the 'The Great Divide (1924)' with Wallace Beery in a western melodrama. She would be directed by Ingram in 'The Arab (1924)', which was filmed in North Africa and owed much to the influence of screen idol Valentino. Alice would get her chance to play the wicked woman in 'Mare Nostrum (1926)'. Filmed in Italy and Spain, this film was both a critical and financial success directed by Ingram. Ingram would make his third independent film in Italy when he directed Alice in 'The Garden of Allah (1927)'. Later that year, Alice would be reunited with Ramon Navarro in 'Lovers? (1927)', but the film would not be as well received as their earlier films. When sound came to the screen Alice retired when her favorite director Rex Imgram retired.

Barry Cullison was born on 11 September 1949 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. He is an actor, known for Cold Case (2003), The Heights (1992) and The Fury (1978).

Ashley Rice was born in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. Ashley is a set decorator, known for X-Men: First Class (2011), The Artist (2011) and Made for Love (2021).

Brian David Culp was born on 18 November 1974 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. He is a producer, known for High Stitches (2007), Aporia (2023) and Cassandra French's Finishing School (2017).

Brad LaGrange was born on 1 June 1979 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA.

John Draper was born on 12 February 1918 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Toto's Rescue (1989). He died on 24 March 2000 in Evansville, Indiana, USA.

Award-winning trailer producer Michael J. Shapiro changed course mid-career to become a prolific and prestigious filmmaker with a specialty in the use of archival film footage.

After attending the School of Film and Television at Miami University, he followed classmate and friend Andrew Kuehn to New York and later honed his editing skills at Kuehn's Kaleidoscope Film. Another start-up job in New York was being a NBC page at Johnny Carson's Tonight Show, a post he remembers with much affection.

As a studio executive, Shapiro served as MGM's Creative Director, Worldwide Marketing Promotional Film Department, during the release of such landmark films as "200l: A Space Odyssey," "The Dirty Dozen," "Ryan's Daughter," and "Blow-up." After a stint in the same role as Columbia Pictures, he formed his own trailer company, Saraband Films, and personally produced campaigns for such films as "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," "The Deep," "The China Syndrome" and "9 to 5." In l982, he formed Skyfire Productions, which developed campaigns for films including "Romancing the Stone," Predator," and "The Fly." In l986, Mike Shapiro was awarded the first Key Art Award ever given for a trailer, "The Jewel of the Nile."

In the early '90s, Shapiro began his work as a segment producer for the Academy Awards Show, contributing powerful film portions to 13 of the famously "live" international broadcasts. Three times he has produced the opening of the program: "From Outer Space to Steve Martin; " "Oscar's Diamond Anniversary" and, in 2006, "Oscar City." Other segments that displayed his use of archival footage include: "Kirk Douglas Lifetime Achievement Tribute," "Shakespeare in the Movies," "Women Who Shaped the Movies," "The Great Cinematographers," "Physical Comedy in the Movies," Cowboy Heaven," "Oscar's 70 Best Pictures," "Vintage Special Effects," and "Sidney Lumet Lifetime Achievement Tribute." Mike Shapiro is widely credited with refining and perfecting the Academy Award's "In Memoriam," an annual tribute which he has produced nine times.

In addition to being the Creative and Editorial Supervisor (Director) of "Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer," he was co-producer of Warner Home Video feature documentary "The Great American Song Book," broadcast often on PBS. While at MGM, he had produced the hour-long PBS documentary "David Lean: A Self Portrait."

For his most recent project, Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer (2009), he was able to combine both areas of expertise. The feature documentary produced for distribution to film schools and institutions worldwide has garnered rave trade reviews and much attention in film and television circles.

Jason Affolder was born on 29 November 1977 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. He is a director and writer, known for The Swinger (1999), Sun Dogs (2009) and Snoozer (2009).

Bryan Carpenter was born on 26 July 1984 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Paralyzed with Fear (2019), The Ghosts of Johnson Woods (2015) and Atom the Amazing Zombie Killer (2012).

David Carter was born on 27 November 1953 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. He is a producer, known for The Game Changers (2018), Exploring the Bible with John Carter (2018) and NFL Monday Night Football (1970).

Al Rockett was born on 24 September 1889 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. He was a producer and production manager, known for The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln (1924), Just Another Blonde (1926) and Soup to Nuts (1930). He was married to Laura Eugenia McLean (Lottie). He died on 30 August 1960 in Hollywood, California, USA.

Matthew Spencer was born on 15 July 1977 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. He is an actor and executive, known for The Orville (2017), Cougar Town (2009) and America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back (1988). He has been married to Alex Spencer since 2 October 2004.

Mitchell T. Harden was born on 17 August 1979 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Birthday Bash, Chrysalis (2014) and Smile (2016).

Ray Rockett was born on 10 August 1889 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. Ray was a producer and production manager, known for The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln (1924), Lonesome Ladies (1927) and The Squall (1929). Ray died on 11 January 1959 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Aydrian J. Howard was born on 25 July 1981 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for Eastsiders (2012), Something Like Summer (2017) and Hunting Season (2012).

Joseph Flummerfelt was born on 24 February 1937 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. He was a composer, known for Great Performances (1971), Live from Lincoln Center (1976) and Stills of the Movement: The Civil Rights Photojournalism of Flip Schulke (2009). He died on 1 March 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

Jane Jarvis was born on 31 October 1915 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. She was an actress, known for Radio Days (1987). She died on 25 January 2010 in Englewood, New Jersey, USA.

David Goodnow was born on 4 September 1940 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. He is an actor, known for House of Dreams (1963) and Sid Roth's It's Supernatural (1996).

Bernard F. Gimbel was born on 10 April 1885 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. He died on 30 September 1966 in New York City, New York, USA.

Clint Barmes was born on 6 March 1979 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA.