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A police officer's son, Terrence E. Hardiman was born in Forest Gate, Essex (the area was later absorbed into London). He went to school in Essex, graduated in 1956 and then proceeded to study English at Cambridge University's Fitzwilliam College. He began his career on the Shakespearean stage as an amateur thespian with the Cambridge University Players and The Marlowe Society in the late 1950s. After an impressive early performance as Mephistopheles in Doctor Faustus, Hardiman joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-Upon-Avon. A member of the ensemble from 1966 to 1970, he made regular appearances in classic plays like King Lear, Hamlet and (as Starveling the tailor) in Peter Brook's notably minimalist production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Acting on screen from 1965, Hardiman excelled in the portrayal of autocratic, imperious or sinister characters. He reached the peak of his popularity as the piercingly green-eyed, mind control-using antagonist of The Demon Headmaster (1996), a children's sci-fi series which made the actor a much recognized figure in and around London. In real life, Hardiman was known as a "good-natured gentleman" of amiable temperament.

Prior to his role as the demonic principal, Hardiman had enjoyed recurring roles in Softly Softly: Task Force (1969) (Inspector Armstrong), Secret Army (1977) (Luftwaffe chief Major Hans Dietrich Reinhardt) and Granada's Crown Court (1972) (barrister Stephen Harvesty). His impressively diverse gallery of personae in guest-starring appearances on television and in occasional forays to the big screen has included abbots and cardinals, Nazi officers, doctors, judges, police superintendents, university professors, a grand wizard (The Worst Witch (1998)) and even a Prime Minister (Ramsay McDonald in Gandhi (1982)).

In addition to his work on stage and screen, Hardiman provided narration and voice-overs for numerous audio books by authors ranging from Roald Dahl and Ken Follett to Inspector Morse creator Colin Dexter and Wilkie Collins. He was married for almost six decades to the actress Rowena Cooper. Hardiman died on April 18 2023 at the age of 86.

Austrian-born actor, photographer and champion Alpine skier. Horst Ebersberg was born in Kitzbühel to physician Dr. Lothar Ebersberg and his wife Annette. Both parents were skilled alpinists. Annette was also a close acquaintance of film maker Leni Riefenstahl. It had been intended that their son would follow his father into the medical profession. However, Horst (a close friend of the legendary Toni Sailer) excelled in sports at the Stella Matutina Jesuit School in Feldkirch, twice becoming Alpine Ski Master in 1955. With some assistance from the renowned Austrian mountaineer and explorer Heinrich Harrer, Horst was able to obtain a sports scholarship from the University of Denver in Colorado. As a sideline, he worked as a journalist and photographer for the Denver Post. Between 1963 and 1969, he featured as a supporting actor in many American films and TV series, often typecast as German soldiers. He made recurring appearances as different characters in 12 O'Clock High (1964), The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964), Combat! (1962), Hogan's Heroes (1965) and Mission: Impossible (1966).

Upon his return to Europe, Horst did further journalistic work for the illustrated magazines 'Quick' and 'Bunte'. He retired to his home town Kitzbühel in 1990. From 2007 to 2011, he published his own paper, the 'Kitzbüheler Beobachter'. Horst was twice married. He had two daughters (Hannah and Miriam Ebersberg) with his second wife Sabine (née Opperer)

Burke was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 13, 1951 to parents of German (father) and Welsh (mother) descent. Burke has lived mainly between cities in Ohio and White Plains, New York. After graduating from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio with his BFA in 1973, Burke moved to Cleveland, Ohio. Then his next move was to Manhattan, NY to continue studying. After five years in Manhattan Burke moved to Los Angeles, CA were he still resides

Keith Nale was born on 16 August 1960 in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. He was married to Dana. He died on 18 April 2023 in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.

Charles Stanley was born on 25 September 1932 in Dry Fork, Virginia, USA. He was a writer, known for In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley (1990), Ask Dr. Stanley (2013) and 19 Kids and Counting (2008). He was married to Anna Johnson. He died on 18 April 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Sergio DeFassio was born on 21 October 1952 in Puebla, Mexico. He was an actor, known for Vecinos (2005), Hospital el paisa (2004) and Seis veces cien (1978). He died on 18 April 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico.

Koko Da Doll died on 18 April 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Evan Jones was born on 29 December 1927 in Hector's River, Portland, Jamaica. He was a writer, known for Victory (1981), Modesty Blaise (1966) and Wake in Fright (1971). He was married to Joanna Vogel. He died on 18 April 2023 in London, England, UK.

John Brown was born in 1939. He is known for The Avengers (1998), Aliens (1986) and Willow (1988). He was married to Wanda Webb. He died on 18 April 2023.

An American actor known primarily for his work on Broadway in Disney's The Lion King, Mr. Lipitz has worked twice for legendary director, Sidney Lumet and makes his home just outside New York City. Regional stage credits include musicals such as Just So, Red Hot and Blue and The Producers and plays such as Art, God of Carnage, Laughter on the 23rd Floor and upcoming Death Of A Salesman in 2021.

Gavin Peretti was born on 12 June 1983 in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Josh Taylor's Prom Date, Author: Unknown and The Guide (2013). He died on 18 April 2023 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Väino Aren was born on 11 August 1933 in Pala küla, Tartumaa, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Keskpäevane praam (1967), Õnne 13 (1993) and Revenge Office (2009). He was married to Anu Kaal and Helju Aren. He died on 18 April 2023 in Estonia.

Frank Kirtley was born on 1 October 1945 in the USA. He was an actor, known for Shiloh: Fiery Trial (2012), Civil War: The Untold Story (2014) and Across Five Aprils (1990). He died on 18 April 2023 in the USA.

Jack French was an actor, known for Pecker (1998), Crazy Like a Fox (2004) and Extremely Used Cars: There Is No Hope (2015). He died on 18 April 2023 in the USA.

Otis Redding III was born on 17 December 1963 in Macon, Georgia, USA. He died on 18 April 2023 in Macon, Georgia, USA.

Teflon Webbie was born on 13 November 2001. He was an actor, known for Cobleeda feat. Web tha Block: Dirty Wars (2023) and Ruger Rudy feat. Teflon Webbie x Cobleeda x Realbleeda: Certified (2022). He died on 18 April 2023 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.

Alexander Tartyshnikov was born on 1 February 1943 in Tashkent, USSR. He was an actor, known for The Rising Hawk (2019), A Farewell to Bullfight (2010) and Sniffer (2013). He died on 18 April 2023.

Zdenek Ziegler was born on 27 October 1932 in Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. He died on 18 April 2023.

Despoina Geroulanou was an actress, known for Voyage to Cythera (1984), Varieté (1985) and I kori tou Rembrandt (2015). She died on 18 April 2023 in Athens, Greece.

Mahmoud Hussein was born in 1949. He was an actor, known for Samco (2014), Al Dars Al Awal (2012) and Madinat Al-Qawa'id (City of Basis) (1999). He died on 18 April 2023 in Baghdad, Iraq.

Anna Brosio was born on 7 April 1921 in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. She died on 18 April 2023 in Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany, Italy.

Henry Salvat was born on 20 July 1940 in Caracas, Venezuela. He was an actor, known for María Fernanda (1981), Diana Carolina (1984) and El amor nuestro de cada día (1980). He died on 18 April 2023 in Macuto, Vargas, Venezuela.

Herb Lazarus was born on 5 January 1935 in Brooklyn, New York, New York, USA. Herb was an executive. Herb was married to Shelley. Herb died on 18 April 2023 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Chandita Mukherjee was born on 20 April 1952 in India. She was an editor and producer, known for A Pyramid of Women (2003) and L For... (2017). She died on 18 April 2023 in Mumbai, India.

Aleksandr Yakimchuk was born on 7 September 1955 in Omsk, USSR. He was an actor, known for Nikolay Vavilov (1990). He died on 18 April 2023.