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- Sammy first lived at a Miami tourist attraction owned by an orangutan breeder. When he was only 18 months old, he was sold (along with infant Geri) to a Los Angeles trainer who worked chimpanzees in Hollywood. Sammy and Geri grew up together in the entertainment world working in many commercials and TV shows (such as Baywatch). They also starred in several movies (The Flintstones, Planet of the Apes, and Sammy's most famous movie, Dunston Checks In where Sammy played the part of Dunston). When Sammy became too strong and dangerous to work, he was retired to a small cage at the trainer's compound where he became a breeder. Sammy and Geri produced one infant - Jam who was hand raised by the trainers.
Then, in December 2004, both Sammy and Geri were sent to the Center for Great Apes, one of the only nonprofit sanctuaries in North America dedicated to the rescue and permanent care of orangutans. Their son Jam arrived at the sanctuary four months later.
Sammy was very attached to his life-long companion, Geri. While Geri has been reintroduced to her offspring, Jam, Sammy was aggressive to Jam during "howdy" sessions, and was likely jealous of Geri's attention to the youngster. So, Geri spent her time between Sammy and Jam.
Sam did have an odd quirk. He passionately disliked bare feet and would chase anyone away from his enclosure (even spit at them) if they were wearing sandals or flip-flops.
Sadly, Sammy passed away in December 2010. He was found very early in the morning, still in his night nest, and appeared to have passed away peacefully in his sleep. His passing came as a shock to all the Center staff and a necropsy showed that he died of heart failure (fibrosing cardiomypathy), a serious problem for adult male great apes (gorillas, bonobos, chimpanzees, & orangutans). - Henry Louis Gates Sr. was born on 8 June 1913 in Patterson Creek, West Virginia, USA. He was married to Pauline Augusta Coleman. He died on 24 December 2010 in Wayne, New Jersey, USA.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Myrna Smith was born on 28 May 1941 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. She was an actress, known for T.J. Hooker (1982), The Idolmaker (1980) and Circus (2000). She died on 24 December 2010 in Canoga Park, California, USA.- Ljubomir Cipranic was born on 9 April 1936 in Stojakovo near Djevdjelija, Macedonia, Yugoslavia. He was an actor, known for Who's Singin' Over There? (1980), Poslednji krug u Monci (1989) and Written Off (1974). He died on 24 December 2010 in Belgrade, Serbia.
- Animation Department
- Art Department
- Additional Crew
Bob Maxfield was born on 15 October 1918 in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. He is known for Super Chicken (1967), Hong Kong Phooey (1974) and The Big Bang (1987). He died on 24 December 2010 in France.- John Warhola was born on 31 May 1925 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He died on 24 December 2010 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Writer
- Actress
- Script and Continuity Department
Elisabeth Beresford was born on 6 August 1926 in Paris, France. She was a writer and actress, known for The Adventures of Dawdle the Donkey (1996), The Chinese Dagger (1958) and Domestic Forum (1956). She was married to Max Robertson. She died on 24 December 2010 in Alderney, Channel Islands, UK.- Andrey Kadetov was born on 17 September 1987 in Leningrad, RSFSR, USSR [now St. Petersburg, Russia]. He was married to Anna Kadetova. He died on 24 December 2010.
- Frans de Munck was born on 20 August 1922 in Goes, Zeeland, Netherlands. He was an actor, known for Das ideale Brautpaar (1954). He died on 24 December 2010 in Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands.
- Larry Bruno died on 24 December 2010 in Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Curtis Iaukea was born on 15 September 1937 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. He was an actor, known for WWF Championship Wrestling (1972), Saturday Night's Main Event (1985) and WWF Superstars (1986). He died on 24 December 2010 in Papakolea, Hawaii, USA.
- Music Department
- Composer
- Producer
Guarionex Aquino was born on 28 February 1924 in Mao, Dominican Republic. He was a composer and producer, known for Two Much (1995), Veneno (2018) and The Lost City (2005). He died on 24 December 2010 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Philip Burton Jr. was born on 9 December 1934 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. Philip was a producer and director, known for CBS Reports (1959), The DuPont Show of the Week (1961) and Hallelujah the Hills (1963). Philip was married to Cindy Pitou and Martha Simcoe. Philip died on 24 December 2010 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.- Lee B. Winkler was born on 31 December 1925 in Manhattan, New York, USA. Lee B. was a producer, known for Mean Johnny Barrows (1975), Joshua (1976) and Boss Nigger (1974). Lee B. was married to Maria. Lee B. died on 24 December 2010 in Hollywood, California, USA.
- Composer
- Actor
Eino Tamberg was born on 27 May 1930 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was a composer and actor, known for Vihmas ja päikeses (1960), Reigi õpetaja (1978) and Keskpäevane praam (1967). He died on 24 December 2010 in Tallinn, Estonia.