Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was born on June 11, 1910, in Saint-André-de-Cubzac (Gironde) in France. He entered the naval academy in 1930, was graduated and became a gunnery officer. Then, while he was training to be a pilot, a serious car accident ended his aviation career. In order to rehabilitate his body, he was told to swim regularly in the Mediterranean. In 1936, near the port of Toulon, he went swimming underwater with goggles for the first time and his life was changed forever. Seeking a way to explore underwater longer than a single lung-full of air would allow, he partnered with an engineer Emile Gagnan to co-invent the Aqualung, what became known as Scuba (Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) in 1943, and the world was changed forever. Now, for the first time, people could explore the ocean freely. After World War II, Cousteau, along with naval officer Philippe Tailliez and diver Frédéric Dumas, became known as the " mousquemers " (musketeers of the sea) as they carried out diving experiments. In 1950, he converted a former wooden hulled minesweeper called Calypso into an oceanographic vessel, equipped with instruments for diving and scientific research. In 1953 Jacques released a book called The Silent World. Three years later in 1956, Jacques along with his co-director, a young Louis Malle, turned the book into a film also called The Silent World. It was a global phenomenon winning a Palm D'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1956 and an Academy Award that same year as well. In 1964 he won his second Academy Award with the film World Without Sun. In 1968, The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau was launched on ABC in the United States and became a worldwide sensation. Through more than 115 television films and 50 books, Captain Cousteau opened up the wonder and mystery of the oceans to millions of households. During this time he was joined by his youngest son Philippe Cousteau Sr. who went on to direct, produce and film 26 episodes of the Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau as well as his own 6-part series Oasis in Space. Throughout his career, Jacques received numerous honors and awards for his work. On April 19, 1961, President John F. Kennedy presented the National Geographic Society's Gold Medal to Captain Jacques Cousteau. He was also recognized as a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor for his service in the French Résistance during WWII. He was the Director of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco for thirty years as well as a member of the US Academy of Sciences. In 1977, the United Nations awarded him the International Environmental Prize. He received the US Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1985. Then, in 1988, he was inscribed in the UN Environmental Programme's Global 500 Roll of Honor of Environmental Protection and received the National Geographic Society's Centennial Award. Then in 1989 he was elected to the Académie Française. In 1990 he launched a worldwide petition campaign to save Antarctica from mineral exploitation. His effort was successful when nations from around the world agreed to the protection of Antarctica from all exploitation. Captain Cousteau died on June 25, 1997, at the age of 87
Jacquez Swanigan
Jacquez Swanigan is known for Blaze and the Monster Machines (2014), Unspeakable Indiscretions (2014) and The Player (2015).
Jacqui Bloom
Jacqui Bloom was born on November 20, 1990. She is an actress and writer, known for Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003), The Surge (2018) and Extreme Measures (2018). She has been married to Dustin Lien since June 1, 2014.
Jacqui Brandt
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Jacqui Calloway
Jacqui Calloway is an actress, known for I Ship It (2016), Rosewood (2015) and The Inspectors (2015).
Jacqui Denski
Actress actively working in New York, Boston, Connecticut, New Jersey and Rhode Island. Has been seen on Lifetime, Discovery Channel, A & E, Chiller Network, Nickelodeon and in a variety of commercials, web series and shorts. Born in New Jersey, realized her passion for acting in 5th Grade when she gave a History project presentation to several classes. Grew up a dancer in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hawaiin which made the transition to stage acting in high school easy. She was involved in Theater throughout high school, performing many plays. Her favorite was Fiddler on the Roof in which she was Grandma Tzietel, her first time singing solo on stage. At 18 she participated in a pageant in which she created her own mock commercial which grabbed the attention of some casting agents in the audience. Unfortunately, she lived on her own and did not have the funds for a portfolio and, therefore, moved on with her life, moving to Connecticut and having a family. Many years and careers later, she decided to go to college and earn a degree in Psychology. During who route, she was coaxed to audition for the play, " The Real Inspector Hound.' She did not receive a part at first, but because of some schedule conflicts, an actress dropped out and she received the call asking her to portray Mrs. Drudge, the comedic maid. She received many accolades regarding her performance which rekindled her passion for acting. While earning her Bachelor Degree in Psychology, her curiosity during Winter Break led her to find an audition for a local horror movie be made. She instantly wanted to be a creature and dragged her high school actor son with her to audition. They both were given roles and had the time of their lives wearing masks, body paint, contact lenses to portray the cave dwelling creatures as extras. Again because an actress quit due to all the body and hair paint, she was given a supporting role as the Dying Cerptas in Deep in the Darkness. This was the beginning of her new found love in Film. Because she came through when the company was in a bind, she was asked to take a supporting role as a waitress in Dark Haul and then as a nun in Wishin' and Hopin.' "Synthetic Cinemas will always have a special place in my heart!"
Jacqui Doherty
Jacqui Doherty is an actress, known for Get Luke Lowe (2020), Darlings of Sin and The Inside Man 4 (2022).
Jacqui Duncan
Jacqui Duncan is an actress and casting director, known for The Pitch (2021), Bernie Sand Wars (2016) and The Shak (2006).
Jacqui Fox
Jacqui Fox is known for Lego Bionicle: The Journey to One (2016), Supa Strikas: Rookie Season (2021) and 2030 CE (2002).
Jacqui Greenfield
Jacqui Greenfield is known for A Stitch in Time (2022).