Bruce Lorne Campbell was born on this day, June 22, 1958 in Royal Oak, Michigan.  An  American actor, producer, writer, comedian and director, Campbell began acting as a teenager and soon began making short Super 8 movies with friends.  Meeting Sam Raimi in Wylie E. Groves High School, the two became very good friends and started making movies together. Attending Western Michigan University Campbell continued … Continue reading #M(ichigan)M(ovie)H(istory), On this day, June 22, 1958, actor Bruce Campbell was born

Known for his work in films such as Serpico, Top Gun and the Back to the Future franchise., American actor James Stewart Tolkan was born on this day,  June 20, 1931. A Calumet, Michigan native,  Tolkan  appeared in Serpico (1973) in a small but notable role as a cop who loudly accuses Officer Serpico of having a gay encounter with another cop in the men’s … Continue reading #M(ichigan)M(ovie)H(istory), On this day, June 20, 1931 actor James Stewart Tolkan was born

Today is American director, producer, writer and lyricist Jack O’Brien’s birthday.  Born on this day June 18, 1939, Saginaw, Michigan native O’Brien attended the University of Michigan (M.A. 1962)  where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity. He served as the Artistic Director of the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California from 1981 through the end of 2007.  His first play … Continue reading #M(ichigan)M(ovie)H(istory), On this day June 18, 1939 director Jack O’Brien was born