Born on this day – Marla English:

Marla English

Actress

January 4, 1935 – December 10, 2012

Credits:

A Strange Adventure (1956); About Mrs. Leslie (1954); Casanova's Big Night (1954); Crossroads (1956); Desert Sands (1955); Flesh and the Spur (1956); Hell's Horizon (1955); Living It Up (1954); Rear Window (1954); Runaway Daughters (1956); Shield for Murder (1954); The Bob Cummings Show (1956); The Charles Farrell Show (1956); The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1956); The She-Creature (1956); Three Bad Sisters (1956); Voodoo Woman (1957); Walt Disney Academy Awards: 26th Annual, 1954 (1954); Yankee Pasha (1954).

Born on this day – George P. Cosmatos:

George P. Cosmatos

Director

Writer

January 4, 1941 – April 19, 2005

Credits:

Shadow Conspiracy (1997); Tombstone (1993); Leviathan (1989); Cobra (1986); Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985); Of Unknown Origin (1983); Escape to Athena (1979); The Cassandra Crossing (1976); Massacre in Rome (1973); The Beloved (1971).

Born on this day – Julian Sands:

Julian Sands

Actor

January 4, 1948 - circa January 2023

(exact date of death unknown)

Credits:

Double Soul (2023); Seneca: On the Creation of Earthquakes (2023); The Ghosts of Monday (2022); The Ghosts of Borley Rectory (2021); Benediction (2021); The Survivalist (2021); Death Rider in the House of Vampires (2021); Sweeney Todd and the String of Pearls (2021); Bobbleheads: The Movie (2020); Yeh Ballet (2020); Into the Dark (2019); The Garden of Evening Mists (2019); The Painted Bird (2019); Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm (2019); What/If (2019); Medici (2018); The Keeper (2018); Elementary (2018); The Blacklist (2018); Stiff Upper Lip Jeeves: The Radio Play (2018); Moonraker: The Radio Play (2018); Walk Like a Panther (2018); Toy Gun (2018); Crooked House (2017); Borley Rectory (2017); Will (2017); Man in an Orange Shirt (2017); The Escape (2017); Honey Flood (2016); Surfing (2016); Thunderball: The Radio Play (2016); The Chosen (2016); The Persian Connection (2016); We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story (2015); Sariel (2015); A Postcard from Istanbul (2015); Gotham (2015); Banshee Origins (2014); Six Weeks (2014); Me (2014); GHB: To Be or Not to Be (2014); The Village (2014); Crossbones (2014); Crónica de Castas (2014); On Her Majesty's Secret Service: The Radio Play (2014); Rosamunde Pilcher (1994); Banshee (2014); The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar (2014); Cesar Chavez (2014); Dexter (2013); All Things to All Men (2013); Extraordinary Tales (2013); Suspension of Disbelief (2012); Person of Interest (2012); Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012); The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars (2012); From Russia with Love: The Radio Play (2012); Hirokin: The Last Samurai (2012); Star Wars: The Old Republic (2011); The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011); NTSF:SD:SUV (2011); The Maiden and the Princess (2011); Above Suspicion (2011); Assisting Venus (2010); Smallville (2009–2010); Golf in the Kingdom (2010); The Good Life (2010); Second Chance (2009); Beyond Sherwood Forest (2009); Heidi 4 Paws (2009); Castle (2009); Blood and Bone (2009); Bollywood Hero (2009); Demetra's Dream (2008); Cat City (2008); Lipstick Jungle (2008); Stargate: The Ark of Truth (2008); Ocean's Thirteen (2007); Ghost Whisperer (2007); Blood Ties (2007); Marple (2007); The Haunted Airman (2006); 24 (2006); Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2006); The Trail (2006); Her Name Is Carla (2005); Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2005); Stargate SG-1 (2005); Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore (2005); Ring of the Nibelungs (2004); Romasanta (2004); The L Word (2004); Easy Six (2003); The Medallion (2003); Napoléon (2002); Ozzy & Drix (2002); Jackie Chan Adventures (2000–2002); The Scoundrel's Wife (2002); Rose Red (2002); Hotel (2001); Vatel (2000); Timecode (2000); Love me (2000); The Million Dollar Hotel (2000); Mercy (2000); The Phantom of the Opera (1998); The Loss of Sexual Innocence (1998); Long Time Since (1998); One Night Stand (1997); End of Summer (1997); Strangers (1996); The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (1996); Chicago Hope (1996); Never Ever (1996); Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996); The Tomorrow Man (1996); Biker Mice from Mars (1995); Leaving Las Vegas (1995); The Great Elephant Escape (1995); Mario and the Magician (1994); Witch Hunt (1994); Lamerica (1994); The Browning Version (1994); Warlock: The Armageddon (1993); Boxing Helena (1993); America (1992); Tale of a Vampire (1992); The Turn of the Screw (1992); Crazy in Love (1992); Naked Lunch (1991); Husbands and Lovers (1991); Grand Isle (1991); The Wicked (1991); Impromptu (1991); Blood Royal: William the Conqueror (1990); Arachnophobia (1990); Night Sun (1990); Tennessee Waltz (1989); Manika, une vie plus tard (1989); Warlock (1989); Murder by Moonlight (1989); Wherever You Are... (1988); Vibes (1988); Siesta (1987); Basements (1987); Gothic (1986); Harem (1986); A Room with a View (1985); The Doctor and the Devils (1985); The Holy Experiment (1985); Romance on the Orient Express (1985); After Darkness (1985); The Sun Also Rises (1984); The Box of Delights (1984); The Killing Fields (1984); Oxford Blues (1984); A Married Man (1983); Privates on Parade (1983); Play for Today (1982).

Born on this day – James Carter Cathcart:

James Carter Cathcart

Voice actor

Script adaptor

Voice director

Pianist

Vocalist

Director

Writer

January 4, 1954 – July 8, 2025

Credits:

Airforce Delta Strike (2004); Alien Nine (2001–2002); Alien Nine: Dubbing Diary (2003); Animals United (2010); Ape Escape 2 (2002); Apollo's Tall Tales (2019); Aria the Natural (2006); Aria: The Animation (2005); Art of Fighting (1993); Battle Arena Toshinden (1996); Big Apple Anime Fest 2003 Commercial (2003); Bride of Darkness (1999); Casper and Friends (1990–1994); CBS Summer Playhouse (1987); Cool Devices (1996); Cubix Robots for Everyone: Showdown (2002); Cubix: Robots for Everyone (2001–2002); Dokusen (2002); Every Pokémon Ever (2021); Fighting Cooking Legend Bistro Recipe (2002); Funky Cops (2003); G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 (2005); Galactic Wrestling: Featuring Ultimate Muscle (2004); Gall Force: Eternal Story (1986); Gokusen (2004); Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter (1994); Here Is Greenwood (1991); Hyakki - The Secret of Devil's Island (2003); Impy's Island (2006); Injuu Seisen: Twin Angels (1995); Kikoriki: Team Invincible (2011); Kirby: Right Back at Ya! (2002–2003); Little Bird's Big Adventure (2017); Little Longnose (2003); Lollipop Dragon: The Great Christmas Race (1985); Lost Kingdoms II (2003); Lunatic Night (1996); Maetel Legend (2000); Maison Plaisir (2002); Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009); Mashed (2017–2023); Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade (2012); Midori Days (2004); Milk Money (2004); Mission Odyssey (2002–2003); Monica and Friends (1998); Mr. Men and Little Miss (1995–1997); One Piece (2000); One Piece: Grand Battle! (2005); Pikachu to Eievui Friends (2013); Pikachu, What's This Key? (2014); Pikachu's Island Adventure (2006); Pikachu's Ocean Adventure (2006); Pokémon (1997–2023); Pokémon Chronicles (2002–2004); Pokémon Journeys: The Series (2019–2020); Pokémon Masters (2019); Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Beyond Time and Darkness (2009); Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness (2007); Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate! (2006); Pokémon Puzzle League (2000); Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006); Pokémon Snap (1999); Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram (2011); Pokémon the Movie: Destiny Deoxys (2004); Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014); Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013); Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015); Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017); Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012); Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020); Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us (2018); Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016); Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom (2011); Pokémon Ultimate Journeys (2022); Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009); Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008); Pokémon: Gotta Dance!! (2003); Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005); Pokémon: Mega Evolution (2015); Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening (2013); Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2000); Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution (2019); Pokémon: Pikachu's Vacation (1998); Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles (2022); Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998); Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007); Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions (2010); PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond (2011); PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure (2009); Private Psycho Lesson (1997); Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997); Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie (1999); Sacrilege (2000); Saturday Mash-Up (2023); Shadow Hearts (2001); Shadow of the Elves (2004); Shadow the Hedgehog (2005); Shootfighter Tekken (2002); Shura no Toki: Age of Chaos (2004); Sonic Shorts (2018); Sonic X (2003–2005); Space Travelers (2000); Space Travelers: The Animation (2000); Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008); Tama of Third Street: Have You Seen My Tama? (1993); Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003); The Boy Who Wanted to Be a Bear (2002); The Fight for the Fox Box (2003); The Laughing Dogs: Get 'Im Outa Town (1979); The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon (2006); The Ping-Pong Club (1995); The Slayers (1995–1996); The Three Musketeers (2008); The Twelve Days of Christmas (1993); The World of Narue (2003); Tiny Robots (2008); Tokyo Mew Mew (2002–2003); Twin Angels (1994–1995); Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy (2002–2003); Ultraman: Tiga (1996); Urmel voll in Fahrt (2008); Valkyrie Profile (1999); Yu-Gi-Oh! (2000–2006); Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monster Coliseum (2004); Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (2000–2001).

On this day in movie history - The Power of Film (2024)

 

The Power of Film

6-part documentary,

directed by Laura Gabbert,

written by Doug Pray and Howard Suber,

was released in the United States on January 4, 2024.

Music by Garron Chang.

Episodes:

Popular and Memorable; Trapped Between Fate & Destiny; The Power of Character Relationships; Heroes and Villains; The Power of Paradox; Love and Meaning.

Cast:

Howard Suber.

On this day in the Star Trek universe - The Next Generation (1992)

Star Trek: The Next Generation
Season 5. Episode 10.

Episode entitled: New Ground.

Released January 4, 1992.

Directed by Robert Scheerer.

Written by Grant Rosenberg, Sara Charno, Stuart Charno, Brannon Braga, René Echevarria.

Created by Gene Roddenberry.

Music by Dennis McCarthy.

Cast:

Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, Georgia Brown, Brian Bonsall, Richard McGonagle, Jennifer Edwards, Sheila Franklin, Majel Barrett, Rachen Assapiomonwait, Joe Baumann, Michael Braveheart, Tracee Cocco, Nyra Crenshaw, Gerard David Jr., Debbie David, Lanier Edwards, Eben Ham, Gary Hunter, Arvo Katajisto, Alex Landi, Mark Lentry, Dennis Madalone, Christina Wegler Miles, Keith Rayve, Joyce Robinson, Victor Sein, Guy Vardaman. 

On this day in music history - The album Carnaval de Venise, by Catrin Finch (2001)

Carnaval de Venise

by Catrin Finch

was released on January 4, 2001.

Track list:

Italian Concerto – I; Italian Concerto – Ii; Italian Concerto – Iii; Sonata – I; Sonata – Ii; Sonata – Iii; Impromptu - Opus 86; Introductions Et Variations 'Norma'; Ballade - Opus 28; Bugeilio'R Gwenith Gwyn; Carnaval De Venise.