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John Franklin Carson was born and raised in Hollywood, California. His father was actor Kit Carson (born Eldridge Franklin Carson), who appeared in many Western films, most notably working with Dale Robertson. His mother, the former Rosemonde James, also had some acting experience, albeit primarily as a fashion model, and was elected president of the Mannequins Association of Los Angeles in 1968. Young Johnny started his career doing commercials, including one at age 5 or 6 portraying a circus ringmaster for a local department store. He later did cartoon voices for Hanna-Barbara. While attending Valley College, he played a lead role in "Taming of the Shrew", staged by the drama department in November 1969.

After his feature film debut, there was a dispute with Johnny Carson regarding use of the name John Carson. As a result, he began to use the name John David Carson professionally. He was romantically linked with Kim Darby at the time of her ex-husband (James Stacy)'s motorcycle accident, in which Stacy lost an arm and a leg, becoming a paraplegic. Carson and Darby met while the two were filming Joie (1973).

August Coppola was born on 16 February 1934 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. August was married to Martine Chevallier, Marie J. Thenevin and Joy A. Vogelsang. August died on 27 October 2009 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Pierre Doris was born on 29 October 1919 in Paris, France. He was an actor, known for San-Antonio ne pense qu'à ça (1981), Au théâtre ce soir (1966) and Les samedis de l'histoire (1977). He died on 27 October 2009 in Paris, France.

Morton Pinsky was born on 23 December 1926 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Morton was married to Helene Stanton. Morton died on 27 October 2009 in Pasadena, California, USA.

Pamela Birch was born on 9 August 1944 in Liverpool, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Hurra, die Rattles kommen! (1966) and Hör hin, schau zu! (1965). She died on 27 October 2009 in Hamburg, Germany.

Mile Popovski was born on 20 October 1922 in Prilep, Macedonia, Yugoslavia. He was a writer, known for A Weekend of Deceased Persons (1988), Makedonija moze (1991) and Solunski patrdii (1985). He died on 27 October 2009 in Skopje, Macedonia.

David Shepherd was born on 27 December 1940 in Instow, Devon, England, UK. He is known for Chaplin's Goliath (1996). He was married to Jenny. He died on 27 October 2009 in Devon, England, UK.