LOS ANGELES—A Los Angeles actor who appeared in low-budget horror and science-fiction movies is expected to plead guilty today to running a $650 million Ponzi scheme. Zachary Joseph Horwitz, who used the name Zach Avery in film credits, allegedly bilked investors who thought their money would finance distribution rights for movies that would run on…
Actor Pleads Guilty to Running Hollywood Ponzi Scheme
LOS ANGELES—A Los Angeles actor who appeared in low-budget horror and science-fiction movies pleaded guilty on Oct. 4 to running a $650 million Ponzi scheme. Zachary Joseph Horwitz, who used the name Zach Avery in film credits, allegedly bilked investors who thought their money would finance distribution rights for movies that would run on HBO…
‘Hawaii Five-0’ Actor Al Harrington Dead at 85 After Stroke
By Kate Feldman From New York Daily News Al Harrington, the Hawaiian actor known best for playing Detective Ben Kokua on the original “Hawaii Five-0,” died Tuesday. He was 85. Harrington suffered a stroke last week and had been hospitalized, according to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. A high school and college football player, Harrington joined the…
‘Only Fools and Horses’ Star John Challis Dies Aged 79
“Only Fools And Horses” star John Challis has died from cancer at the age of 79, his family has said. He was best known for his portrayal of unscrupulous second-hand car dealer Boycie in the beloved sitcom, alongside Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst. He cancelled a 30-date speaking tour earlier this month after only…
Michael Constantine, Actor Known for ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding,’ Dead at 94
Michael Constantine, the American actor who found countless uses for Windex as the patriarchal restaurant owner in the “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” films, has died at age 94, his representative confirmed on Thursday. Constantine, who won an Emmy Award as a school principal in the 1970s TV series “Room 222,” died peacefully on Aug….
Joan Washington, UK Voice Coach to Hollywood Stars, Is Dead
LONDON—Hollywood stars are paying tribute to voice coach Joan Washington, whose death was announced on Friday. Washington’s death was disclosed by her husband, actor Richard E. Grant. He posted a video on Twitter of the couple dancing together to a song by the Platters, along with the words: “ONLY YOU! Joan – Love of my…
Famous Actor Among Afghan Refugees in Karachi
With the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul thousands of people have fled Afghanistan fearful of what the future may hold for the nation, including a well known actor in the country. Farhad Khan is one of many Afghan refugees now living in a camp in the Pakistani city of Karachi. The local star has worked with…
Saginaw Grant, Noted Native American Character Actor, Dies
LOS ANGELES—Saginaw Grant, a prolific Native American character actor and hereditary chief of the Sac & Fox Nation of Oklahoma, has died. He was 85. Grant died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on Wednesday at a private care facility in Hollywood, California, said Lani Carmichael, Grant’s publicist and longtime friend. “He loved both…
Actor Ashton Kutcher Backed out of Virgin Galactic Space Flight
LOS ANGELES—Ten years ago actor Ashton Kutcher was planning to be among the first people to ride on Virgin Galactic’s private spaceship, but he changed his mind after having children with Mila Kunis. The former “Two and a Half Men” star said he was supposed to be on the next Virgin Galactic flight but pulled…
‘Night Court’ Actor Charlie Robinson Dies at 75
LOS ANGELES—Charlie Robinson, the versatile and prolific actor whose many credits ranged from stage productions of “Driving Miss Daisy” and “Fences” to such films as “Secret Santa” and “Miss Lettie and Me” to his long-running role as the court clerk Mac Robinson in the sitcom “Night Court,” has died. He was 75. Robinson died Sunday…
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