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Aaron Eckhart actor |
He served a full-time mission in France, but
"he becomes annoyed when asked how his Mormon faith influences
his work, saying he shouldn't be 'the poster child' for the
church. "'It's a great moral culture. It has a lot of
character. It's family-oriented. It stands for hard work. It
stands for believing in something. Whether or not I personally
can abide by it 24 hours a day, seven days a week -- that's my
own problem. People are titillated by that sort of stuff.'" Source: Interview with Anthony Breznican, AP Entertainment Writer, Los Angeles, published in Amarillo Globe, 28 Mar 2003 |
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Byron Foulger (1899-1970) actor |
He began performing
with stock and repertory companies after graduating from the
University of Utah. A man of meek, edgy countenance, his short
stature and squinty stare could be used for playing both humble
and shady fellows. Although predominantly employed as an owlish
storekeeper, mortician, professor, or bank teller, his better
parts had darker intentions - exceptional as weasly,
mealy-mouthed, whining henchmen who would inevitably show their
yellow streak by the film's end. He moved on into TV in the 50s
and 60s, displaying a comedy side in many folksy, rural
sitcoms. He died of heart problems in 1970. (Source: Gary Brumburgh, IMDB)
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Kevin J. Foxe producer |
He was the executive producer of the $35,000 independent film Blair Witch that made $140 million, in 1999. Matt Anderson, an alumnus of the Germany Berlin Mission announced 28 Jul 2002 on the alumni web site that he helped the elders teach the discussions to Kevin Foxe, and he set a baptismal date. Kevin confirmed in an email to Famous Mormons that he is very proud to be a member of the Church. |
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John Gilbert silent film star |
John Gilbert is ranked as the
28th most influential person in the history of film in the book
The Film 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential People in the
History of the Movies. Gilbert is the only LDS actor (and only
LDS person) on this list. John Gilbert (a.k.a. The Great Lover of the Silver Screen) was born John Cecil Pringle July 10, 1899, in Logan, Utah. The son of an actress, he made his first stage appearance as an infant and played an extra in films during his adolescence. The Merry Widow launched him to fame in 1925, and by 1928 he was the highest paid actor in Hollywood. He is best known for his starring role in The Big Parade, the most successful film of the silent era, and, in fact, the most successful film until Gone with the Wind. He made nearly one hundred films before his untimely death in 1936. from www.johngilbert.org
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Jacque Gray actress |
She played
Sister Fronk in Gods Army (2000), Miss Brigham in
Brigham City (2001) and Nephi's wife in The Book of
Mormon Movie Vol. 1: The Journey (2003). According to the
director's commentary on the DVD release of The Book of
Mormon Movie, She was dating her co-star, Noah Danby, the
actor who played Nephi. He had never read the Book of Mormon
before making this film. Before the end of the project, he was
preparing for baptism. Source: Gary Rogers feature-length commentary as recorded on the DVD version of The Book of Mormon Movie. Meridian Magazine Brigham City fan site Internet Movie Database
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Jon Heder actor |
He plays the lead character in the successful
independent film, Napoleon Dynamite. Even before it’s
release Napoleon Dynamite had garnered a huge cult
following. There are dozens of websites devoted to its star,
Jon Heder, and to the film itself. Also, when a film that only
cost $200,000 gets nominated for the Grand Jury Prize it’s a big
deal. Source: Screen Writers Utopia Napoleon Dynamite is a charming ode to nerds.
Top Ten List: You're not the most popular in your HS |
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Katherine
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Katherine Heigl was born to a Mormon family in Washington, D.C.
November 24, 1978. Katherine is the youngest of five children.
Growing up, her life was much like many American families. Her
parents moved the family several times before settling in New
Canaan, Connecticut. Katherine's life was not free from the
agony of tragedy. She lost her brother, Jason, in 1986, when he
suffered a car accident. Following, the accident, Katherine's
family donated her brother's organs and she has remained an
advocate for organ donors to this day. Katherine grew up in the church but is not active at this time. Katie's values come from her parents and the Mormon church. She did not begin dating until she was 16. "Part of it was the rules of the religion I was in, and the other part was my parents enforcing those rules," she says. "I really trusted my parents and believed they wanted what was best for me. I didn't always agree with everything they said, but I'd always defer to them." Katie hasn't had much success overcoming what she sees as her faults. "I haven't been an actively practicing Mormon in years," she admits. "I still have a fondness for the Mormon religion and theology. A lot of my friends are Mormon. www.dailymail.co.uk |
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Eric Hendershot director |
He is the father of five boys. He and his
wife, Dickilyn, made sure that they all earned their Eagle Scout
award. By the time the last of their sons left for his mission,
they had attended 22 Pinewood Derby races. Now he has a film in
theaters which makes fun of the way dads behave so competitively
at the races. Sources: "A Family Film Made For Families by a Family" By Kieth Merrill, Meridian Magazine, 21 Mar 2005. |
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Jared Hess writer & director |
He is the writer and director of Napoleon
Dynamite. Even before it’s release Napoleon Dynamite
had garnered a huge cult following. There are dozens of
websites devoted to the film. Also, when a film that only cost
$200,000 gets nominated for the Grand Jury Prize it’s a big
deal. He is the directory of the 2006 movie Nacho Libre. Source: Screen Writers Utopia Screen Writers Utopia Interview Jared Hess on KUTV |
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Dean Jagger (1903-1991) actor |
In 1940, he played the title character in
Brigham Young Frontiersman. In 1949, he won the Academy
Award for best supporting actor for his role in Twelve
O'clock High. In 1954, he played the beloved General Waverly
in White Christmas. In 1964, he won an Emmy Award for
his role as Principal Albert Vane on the TV series Mr. Novak.
(He won again in 1965.) In 1972, he was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At the time, one newspaper headline read Brigham Young' Becomes a Mormon. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to motion pictures, at 1725 Vine Street. (Source: Brother Brigham on the Silver Screen by Davis Bitton, Meridian Magazine, 11 July 2002) |
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Gordon Jump (1932-2003) actor |
Best known for his performances as Arthur Carlson on WKRP in Cincinnati (CBS, 1978-1982) and as the lonely Maytag repairman in a series of commercials. Some may also remember a guest appearance in 1983 on Different Strokes in which he played a child molester. He felt very strongly about raising awareness for this problem. |
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