Famous Entertainers

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Ron Afif, Recorded 5 or so albums for the Pablo label. His latest being "Solotude" a solo effort. His mother`s brother is the celebrated guitarist Ron Anthony (Sinatra's guitarist 1985-1993). His father Charlie was a middle weight champion fighter Walid Akl, World-renowned pianist Paul Anka, One of America's first pop teen idols. Yasmine Bleeth, Actress in the "Baywatch" Series John Bowab, Directed "Soap," "Benson," "Bosom Buddies," "The Facts of Life," and the last season and a half of the "The Cosby Show." Jonathon Brandmeier, Radio talk show host Don Bustany, Created and produced "American Top 40" and "American Country Countdown." Recently added "Casey's Top 40" and "Casey's Country Countdown." Elie Chaib, Dancer. Both youngest and oldest performer with the famous Paul Taylor company. In 1992 he was named the "Dancer of the Year" by the New York Times. Dick Dale, King of the Surf Guitar George S. Dibie, Emmy Award-winning cinematographer-director. Now President of the International Photographers Guild. George Durgom, Through the years, managed Jackie Gleason, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Marilyn Monroe. Bechara El Khoury, World-renowned musician. Rosalind Elias, Opera prima donna who  hit the high notes at the Met., NY. Shannon Elizabeth, (Fadal) - Best known for her "American Pie" movie where she plays the sexy Czech student. Her website: http://www.ShannonElizabeth.com/ Jamie Farr, Actor. Farr is best known in his role as Corporal Maxwell Q. Klinger in the TV show M*A*S*H. Sammy Haggar, Former lead vocalist for Van Halen. Khrystyne Haje, Actress. Best known in her role as Simone Foster in the television series Head of the Class. Jack Hanna, Popular host of the hit television series, "Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures," one of America's most beloved naturalists and adventurers. Salma Hayek, Superstar of Hollywood hits such as "Desperado" with Antonio Banderas and "Fools Rush In". Salma is mixed Lebanese and Mexican. Dan Hedaya, Played many flavorful character parts in features, often portraying cops (The Hunger, 1983; Tightrope, 1984; Running Scared, 1986; The Usual Suspects, 1995), crime figures, or crusty regular guys. His most indelible impression was made in Blood Simple (1984), the landmark independent feature debut of the Coen brothers.  Waleed Howrani, World-renowned musician, concert pianist and composer. Paul Jabara, Oscar winning composer for "Last Dance" from Thank God It's Friday. Mike Joseph,  Pioneered the concept of a radio programming consultant in 1958  Mario Kassar, Former chairman of Carolco Pictures, the movie company that produced such blockbusters as Rambo, Terminator 2, and Total Recall. At one time he ran a billion-dollar industry. Asaad Kelad, Has done numerous series like "Family Ties" and episodes of "The Facts of Life," "Who's the Boss?," "WKRP in Cincinnati," etc. Herbert Khaury, Lebanese-American folk singer known to all of his fans as "Tiny Tim" Callie Khoury, First woman to receive an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay -- for "Thelma and Louise" Emile Kuri, Nominated eight times for films like Mary Poppins. Won the Oscar twice -- for "The Heiress" and Disney's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." Wendie Malick, "One of the stars of NBC€™s hit show Kristy McNichol, Actress. Best known in her role as Bubby Lawrence on the late 1970s TV show Family. Also best known in her as an undercover cop on the TV show Empty Nest. Michael Nader, Actor in the "Dynasty" series. Michelle Nader, Comedy writer of the TV Series "Spin City" Kathy Najimy, Actress and activist, "Veronica's Closet", "Sister Act", "Rat Race". Her website: http://kathynajimy.com/ Michael Nouri, The leading man who starred in the movie Flashdance; later seen in TV's "Love and War" sitcom. Harold Ramis, Wrote and directed over the past twenty years over a dozen films, several of which are among the highest grossing comedies of all time. In 1978, Animal House became a blockbuster, and Harold began a long, successful (and hilarious) string of hits, including Meatballs, Caddyshack, Stripes, Ghostbusters, Back to School, Groundhog Day, Analyze This and most recently, Bedazzled. Keanu Reeves,  That's right. Keanu was born in Beirut in the 1970's. He is mixture of Hawaiian, Chinese, and American. Diane Rehm, Host and executive producer of "The Diane Rehm Show" on National Public Radio (NPR). Fouad Said, The cinematographer who designed Cinemobile -- the first customized van for filming on location -- while working on the TV series "I Spy". For this achievement, he received a Technical Academy Award in 1970 Fred Saidy, Wrote two classics, "Finian's Rainbow" and "Bloomer Girl." Lucie Salhany, Former chairwoman for Fox Broadcasting Co. and former chairwoman for United Paramount (TV) Network Elie Samaha, Producer and owner of Franchise Pictures; Films: Driven, The whole nine yards, The Pledge, Battle Field Earth, Heist, Exit Wounds Neil Sedaka, Lebanese American singer Shakira, World-renowned rock singer. Born in Columbia of Lebanese descent. Tony Shalhoub, One of the alien men in Men In Black Omar Sharif, Born Michael Shalhoub in Alexandria, Egypt in 1932, to Lebanese parents. Tom Shidyac, Director. Directed such well known movies like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and The Nutty Professor G. E. Smith, Former bandleader for many years for NBC TVs "Saturday Night Live." James Stacy, Played James Stacy in the popular TV drama "Laramie." Michael Tadross, Was the unit production manager for Die Hard III, Devil's Advocate, and many other movies. Julie Taymor, The creative mastermind behind the Broadway version of Disney's "The Lion King."  She also directed the powerful film "Titus."  The Late Danny Thomas, Founder of St. Jude Hospital for Children, comedian and star of sit-com, "Make Room For Daddy". Marlo Thomas, Actress and Producer. Daughter of the late actor Danny Thomas. Marlo has won Emmy Awards and is best known for her role in That Girl Tony Thomas, Producer. Son of the late actor Danny Thomas. Has won Emmy Awards for his productions Tiffany, The first teenage singer to have her first two singles both hit number one Gabriel Yared, Academy Award winner, music score composer for the movie "The English patient". Amy Yasbeck, Actress. Played in the TV series Wings and played in the movies Problem Child and Robin Hood Men in Tights. David Yazbeck, Wrote the lyrics and score for "The Full Monty" Frank Zappa, Former legend in the world of rock Moustapha Akkad, famous movie director / producer including blockbusters such as the "Halloween" series, "Omar Al Mukhtar", and "The Messenger". Rene Angelil, Celine Dion's Manager / husband