In his final screen appearance, the late Jack Weston joined robot Johnny Five aboard the SciFi/Comedy Short Circuit 2 (1988). Though he's no longer with us, Weston was born on this day in 1924. [Source: IMDB.com]
Even if only for a few good laughs, Tony Steedman (above center) traveled through time as 'Socrates' with two knuckleheads in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989). Though he's no longer with us, Steedman was born on this day in 1927. [Source: IMDB.com]
There's no doubt in my mind that to a certain generation of viewers the venerable Clarence Williams III will always be 'Lincoln Hayes,' one of the undercover agents serving TV's Mod Squad. Thankfully, he made appearances in genre work -- such as Star Trek: Deep Space Nine -- so that I can feature him here. Williams was born on this day in 1939. [Source: IMDB.com]
The music from composer Basil Poledouris certainly fueled more than a fair share of cinematic memories, and some of his best efforts provided accompaniment to such properties as Conan The Barbarian (1982), Conan The Destroyer (1984), Red Dawn (1984), TV's Misfits of Science, Amerika (TV miniseries), Robocop (1987), Cherry 2000 (1987), Robocop 3 (1993), and Starship Troopers (1997). Though he's no longer with us, Poledouris was born on this day in 1945. [Source: IMDB.com]
The beautiful Callan White went all "plain Jane" to play one of the leaders of a androgynous people aboard "The Outcast," an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. White was born on this day in 1953. [Source: IMDB.com]
Kim Cattrall did a pretty impressive job stepping into the Trek franchise as Valeris, a Spock protege who served as his 'foil' in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Fans embraced the character, likening her back to The Wrath of Khan's even more popular Saavik. Unfortunately, the character was pretty much a one-off creation, and, so far as this Trek fan knows, we've never heard from her since. Ms. Cattrall was born on this day back in 1956.
Voice actress Susan Eisenberg has been tasked with bringing Wonder Woman to verbal life aboard the Injustice 2 video game. She's also played the Amazon princess in Justice League, Justice League Unlimited, Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (2010), Justice League: Doom (2012) and beyond. Eisenberg was born on this day in 1964. [Source: IMDB.com]
Who knew Carrie-Anne Moss could look so good under all of that black patent leather? Apparently, the creators of The Matrix did, and they cast her as Neo's kinda/sorta mentor, partner, co-conspirator, and lover in their hugely successful franchise. Hats off to them for making such a wonderful choice. Moss was born on this day back in 1967.
A truly big guy, Nathan Jones chewed scenery as the villainous 'Rictus Erectus' aboard Mad Max: Fury Road (2015). Jones was born on this day in 1969. [Source: IMDB.com]
Recently, veteran character actor Marc Evan Jackson (above right) turned up in a role aboard Kong: Skull Island (2017). Jackson was born on this day in 1970. [Source: IMDB.com]
Although it may only have been briefly, the lovely Alicia Witt dealt in the Apocalypse that is AMC's The Walking Dead. As far as genre projects, she's also booked time aboard Dune (1984), Twin Peaks, Gen13 (2000), The Twilight Zone, The Librarians, and Supernatural. Witt was born on this day in 1975. [Source: IMDB.com]
WWE Superstar Eve Torres battled no less than Supergirl in the role of 'Maxima' for an episode of the superhero drama. Torres was born on this day in 1984. [Source: IMDB.com]
It may sound a bit sexist, but when you look as luscious as Laura Haddock does you're going to find work in Hollywood and beyond. So it's a huge plus that she's got actual acting chops! She continues to amaze on the Starz Network hit Davinci's Demons (great program), and she's had small roles in both Captain America: The First Avenger as well as Guardians of the Galaxy. Haddock was born on this day in 1985 ... just more proof of how the 80's rule!
One of model/actress Elarica Johnson's earliest roles was a small part in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. IMDB.com suggests she'll soon be seen on the screen in Blade Runner 2049. Johnson was born on this day in 1989. [Source: IMDB.com]
The fabulous Annet Mahendru found herself wrapped up in what may've been an extraterrestrial mystery aboard Fox TV's The X-Files. Mahendru was born on this day in 1989. [Source: IMDB.com]
Save the cheerleader, save the world. Well, that's pretty easy to do when the cheerleader looks something like the lovely Hayden Panettiere from NBC's Heroes. Panettiere was born on this day in 1989. [Source: IMDB.com]
In his youth, Jesse James Rutherford enjoyed a guest spot aboard "Marauders," an episode of UPN's Star Trek: Enterprise. Rutherford was born on this day in 1991. [Source: IMDB.com]
The talented RJ Mitte dipped his toes into the realm of Science Fiction with a starring role aboard The Recall (2017). Mitte was born on this day in 1992. [Source: IMDB.com]
If you've been watching Falling Skies since it began, then you've been able to watch the young Maxim Knight grow into quite the talented li'l Thespian. He plays Matt Mason, part of a family resisting the tide of an alien invasion hell bent on wiping out mankind. Knight was born on this day in 1999.
On this day in 1982, the animated SciFi feature Flash Gordon: The Greatest Adventure Of All premiered on television. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov travel to the planet Mongo to fight the evil emperor Ming the Merciless."
"Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov travel to the planet Mongo to fight the evil emperor Ming the Merciless."
On this day in 2004, the SciFi/Telefilm Raptor Island took a bite out of crime. The feature starred Lorenzo Lamas and Steven Bauer, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A team of terrorist-fighting Naval officers in the South China Sea finds their struggle against the enemy taking a backseat to the fight of their lives when an horde of creatures thought to be extinct for millions of years descend upon them."
"A team of terrorist-fighting Naval officers in the South China Sea finds their struggle against the enemy taking a backseat to the fight of their lives when an horde of creatures thought to be extinct for millions of years descend upon them."
On this day in 2010, the SciFi/Telefilm Lake Placid 3 gave us yet one more thrill ride of genetically-enhanced alligators. The feature starred Colin Ferguson and Yancy Butler, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Killer crocodiles and their offspring terrorize residents of a small community."
"Killer crocodiles and their offspring terrorize residents of a small community."
On this day in 2015, American Ultra gave audiences another look at secret government activities with a blend of Science Fiction and Comedy. The feature starred Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A stoner - who is in fact a government agent - is marked as a liability and targeted for extermination. But he's too well-trained and too high for them to handle."
"A stoner - who is in fact a government agent - is marked as a liability and targeted for extermination. But he's too well-trained and too high for them to handle."
On this day in 1998, Stargate: SG-1 aired "Secrets." This served as the ninth episode to the long-running program's second season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"Whilst O'Neill and Carter head to Washington to be decorated by the President and find a security leak, Jackson and Teal'c go to Abydos (after they unbury their stargate) to see Sha're's father. They arrive to tell him that they have been unsuccessful in finding Sha're, only to discover that she is already on Abydos. But they find that she is pregnant by Apophis and the baby holds the secrets of the Goa'uld."
"Whilst O'Neill and Carter head to Washington to be decorated by the President and find a security leak, Jackson and Teal'c go to Abydos (after they unbury their stargate) to see Sha're's father. They arrive to tell him that they have been unsuccessful in finding Sha're, only to discover that she is already on Abydos. But they find that she is pregnant by Apophis and the baby holds the secrets of the Goa'uld."
On this day in 2005, The 4400 aired "The Fifth Page." This served as the eleventh episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The authorities led by Dennis Ryland wants to quarantine every 4400, as several of them are sick with the same as Maia. Hunted by bad conscience Kyle somehow contacts Marsden's girlfriend."
"The authorities led by Dennis Ryland wants to quarantine every 4400, as several of them are sick with the same as Maia. Hunted by bad conscience Kyle somehow contacts Marsden's girlfriend."
