John Leslie Nuzzo[1] was a prolific porn actor who went on to have a long-running career as a producer and director of adult movies died from a heart attack he was , 65. Usually credited under the name John Leslie, he has also worked under a variety of pseudonyms, including John Leslie Dupre, Frederick Watson, and Lenny Lovely.
(January 25, 1945 – December 5, 2010)
Career
Beginning with 1973′s Sensuous Delights, Leslie was a performer in almost 300 adult films. He won numerous awards during his days as a performer. He appeared with some of the era’s most noted porn stars, including Seka, Kay Parker, and Annette Haven. His most noteworthy roles were in Talk Dirty To Me (1980), Nothing To Hide (1981), and Talk Dirty To Me, Part II (1982).
He was one of the first porn actors to make the transition from performing to directing, beginning with 1987′s Nightshift Nurses. Since then he directed more than 90 adult movies, including The Chameleon (1989), Curse of the Catwoman (1992), Dog Walker (1994), and Drop Sex (1997), along with the Voyeur, Fresh Meat and Crack Her Jack series. He won many awards for his work behind the cameras as well. Though much of his recent work, in keeping with current trends in adult video, has been in the gonzo genre, such as the “Fresh Meat” and “Crack Her Jack” series, Leslie has continued to make feature films, or “sex dramas”; most recently, in 2007 he directed the film “Brianna Love, Her Fine, Sexy Self.”
Meredith was selected by the Chicago Bears in the third round (32nd overall) of the 1960 NFL Draft.[8] Bears owner George Halas made the pick to help ensure that the expansion Dallas Cowboys got off to a solid start. On November 28, 1959, one month prior to the draft, Meredith had signed a personal services contract with Tecon Corporation which, like the Cowboys, was owned by Clint Murchison. He was eventually traded to the Cowboys for a third-round pick in the following year’s draft. He is considered by some to be the original Dallas Cowboy because he had come to the team even before the franchise had adopted a nickname, hired a head coach or participated in either the 1960 NFL Expansion Draft or its first NFL Draft in 1961.[9][10] Their crosstown rivals in the American Football League (AFL), the Texans, also chose him as a “territorial selection” in their 1960 draft, but were too late to sign him.
Meredith spent two years as a backup to Eddie LeBaron, eventually splitting time in 1962 before he was given the full-time starting job by head coach Tom Landry in 1963. In 1966, Meredith led the Cowboys to the NFL postseason, something he would continue to do until his unexpected retirement before the 1969 season. His two most heartbreaking defeats came in NFL Championship play against the Green Bay Packers, 34–27 in Dallas (1966), and in the famous “Ice Bowl” game, 21–17 in Green Bay (1967).
“Dandy Don,” while never leading the Cowboys to a Super Bowl, was always exceptionally popular with Cowboys fans who remember him for his grit and toughness, his outgoing nature, and his leadership during the first winning seasons for the Cowboys. Meredith, along with Harvey Martin, is among the few players to play his high school (Mount Vernon), college (SMU), and pro (Dallas Cowboys) career in and around the Dallas, Texas, area. During his career, he had a 50.7 percent completion rate, throwing for 17,199 yards and 135 touchdowns with a lifetime passer rating of 74.8. He was named the NFL Player of the Year in 1966 and was named to the Pro Bowl three times.
Post-football career
Following his football career, Meredith became a color commentator for ABC‘s Monday Night Football beginning in 1970. He left for three seasons (1974 to 1976) to work with Curt Gowdy at NBC, then returned to MNF partners Frank Gifford and Howard Cosell. His approach to color commentary was light-hearted and folksy, in contrast to Cosell’s detailed and intellectual analysis and Gifford’s rather ponderous play-by-play technique. He was known for singing “Turn out the lights, the party’s over” (a line from a Willie Nelson song, “The Party’s Over“) at the time the game was apparently decided.
Meredith’s broadcasting career was also not without a few incidents of minor controversy; including referring to then-PresidentRichard Nixon as “Tricky Dick”, announcing that he was “mile-high” before a game in Denver, and turning the name of Cleveland Browns receiver Fair Hooker into a double entendre. (saying ‘Fair Hooker…well, I haven’t met one yet!’) He retired from sportscasting after the 1984 season, a year after Cosell’s retirement. His final broadcast was Super Bowl XIX with Frank Gifford and Joe Theismann, which was ABC’s first Super Bowl.
Meredith also had an acting career, appearing in multiple movies and television shows, including a recurring starring role as Detective Bert Jameson on Police Story. He was in a series of commercials in the 1980s as Lipton Tea Lover, Don Meredith, a.k.a. “Jeff and Hazel’s Baby Boy”. He was featured in an episode of King of the Hill, (“A Beer Can Named Desire“) in which he misses a throw that would have won the main character, Hank Hill, $100,000.
In 1976, Meredith was inducted into the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor at Texas Stadium along with former running back Don Perkins.
Meredith was selected as the 2007 recipient of the Pro Football Hall of Fame‘s Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award. He received the award at the Enshrinee’s Dinner on August 3, 2007.
Family
Meredith was married three times: first wife, Lynne Shamburger, a former SMU cheerleader,which lasted from 1959–1963, and produced one daughter, Mary. From 1965–1971, he was married to the former Cheryl King. Two children were products of that marriage: son Michael and daughter Heather. He met his third wife, the former Susan Lessons Dullea, ex-wife of actor Keir Dullea, as they both were walking down 3rd Avenue in New York City. They married in 1972.
Virgilio Delgado Teixeira was a Portuguesefilm, television and stageactor, known for roles in both Portuguese and American films. He was known as a Portuguese “hearthrob” and a leading actor during the 1940s and 1950s.[1]
Reclaimed his crown as the top Hip-Hop Cash King despite taking a steep pay cut from the $82 million he brought in a year ago. The reason? That figure was inflated by a top-heavy 10-year, $150 million deal he signed with Live Nation last April. Still had a good year: wrapped up a huge an international tour, made a groundbreaking appearance at the U.K.’s Glastonbury Festival and honeymooned with new wife Beyoncé. Owns a stake in pro basketball’s New Jersey Nets and New York’s 40/40 nightclub.
2. Diddy – 30 Million
Dapper don of hip-hop continues his decade-long run of good fortune. Diversified Diddy brings in cash from clothing line Sean John, record label Bad Boy, premium vodka Ciroc and reality TV shows Making the Band and Run’s House. With over 1 million followers and an abundance of exuberant posts, Diddy is among the most prolific of hip-hop’s Twitterati.
3. Kanye West – 25 Million
Stayed atop the hip-hop charts with the release of his fourth album, 808s and Heartbreak. Though not as well-received as his prior effort, the multiplatinum Graduation, experimental oeuvre sold nearly 2 million copies. Last year’s “Glow in the Dark” tour included a stop in his native Chicago to headline the music festival Lollapalooza. Moonlights as a shoe designer, recently crafting a successful limited-run Nike line called the Air Yeezy; designed another shoe line for Louis Vuitton, due out this summer.
4. 50 Cent – 20 Million
Last year’s highest-earning hip-hop star has seen annual pay fall from $150 million to $20 million. Reason: a $100 million windfall from the sale of VitaminWater parent Glacéau to Coca-Cola last year. Steep drop in earnings makes him look like a crashing bank stock, but Queens-born rapper might survive future stress tests better than most: His portfolio includes popular G-Unit clothing line and record label, plus films, videogames and a slew of platinum albums. Launched cologne for Macy’s in June. Fourth album, Before I Self Destruct, is set for release later this year.
5. Akon – 20 Million
Split childhood between Senegal and the U.S., gained worldwide fame with 2004 hit “Locked Up.” Since then, has become one of hip-hop’s most versatile artists–one of few to make more money this year than last. Can thank diversification: writes, sings, raps and produces; makes lucrative guest appearances on other artists’ songs and tours frequently. Other business ventures include Konvict Clothing and Konvict Music, a label that boasts pop princess Lady Gaga.
6. Lil Wayne – 18 Million
Started hip-hop career as a teenager with group Hot Boys, blossomed into a mainstream celebrity with hits like “Tha Block is Hot” and “Lollipop.” This year, pulled in an estimated $10 million from his 65-show mega-tour alone; latest album, Tha Carter III, went platinum in its opening week. Follow-up Tha Carter IV said to be in the works. Also starred alongside Forrest Whitaker in the film Hurricane Season, due out later this year. Longtime buddy Birdman reportedly gave Lil Wayne $1 million in cash for his 26th birthday in October.
7. Timbaland – 17 Million
Hip-hop super-producer continues to churn out tracks at a frenetic pace; catalog of classic hits include Jay-Z’s “Big Pimpin’” and Ludacris’ “Roll Out.” More recently, produced pop songs for the likes of Madonna and Chris Cornell. Second solo album Shock Value went platinum shortly after its release in 2007; follow-up is scheduled for later this year. Hollywood beckons: Timba is reportedly set to produce the soundtrack to Simon Cowell’s rumored Saturday Night Fever remake.
8. Pharrell – 16 Million
Versatile star made his name penning hits for rappers and pop artists alike as part of popular production duo The Neptunes. Recently produced songs for Busta Rhymes and Jadakiss. Now fronts the funk-rock band N*E*R*D and is said to be an avid Star Trek fan. A geek with exquisite taste, Williams designs sunglasses for Louis Vuitton and owns apparel lines Ice Cream and Billionaire Boys Club. Reportedly owns a solid gold BlackBerry.
9. T-Pain – 15 Million
Circus-themed album Thr33 Ringz debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s chart and has sold nearly 700,000 copies to date. Dreadlocked star also cashed in on a slew of guest appearances, including Flo Rida’s “Low” and Kanye West’s Grammy-winner “Good Life” last year. Nominated for three more Grammys in 2009. Appearance on Saturday Night Live digital short “On a Boat” became an Internet sensation, earning over 30 million YouTube views. Hip-hop’s Jay Leno owns 32 cars, including the first Rolls Royce Phantom convertible sold in the U.S.
10. Eminem – 14 Million
Controversial rhymester rapped his way back onto the scene this year with the release of Relapse, his first album in five years. The record, which details Eminem’s battle with drug addiction, hit stores on May 15 and sold over a million copies in its first month. Sold 75 million records in his career; 1999 debut album The Slim Shady LP has been certified five-times platinum. Detroit native was recently voted best rapper alive in a poll by Vibe magazine.
Did you know who are the Richest Rappers for 2006?
Did you know who are the Richest Rappers for 2007?
Don Meredith, American football player (Dallas Cowboys) and commentator (Monday Night Football), died from a brain hemorrhage he was , 72
(April 10, 1938 – December 5, 2010)
Football career
Southern Methodist University
Even though he was heavily recruited by then-Texas A&M head coach Bear Bryant,[3] Meredith decided to play college football at Southern Methodist University (SMU). He led the Southwest Conference in passing completion percentage in each of his three years as the starting quarterback, and was an All-America selection in 1958 and 1959.[4] His fellow students jokingly referred to the school as “Southern Meredith University” due to his popularity on campus.[5] He completed 8 of 20 passes for 156 yards in the College All-Stars’ 32–7 loss to the Baltimore Colts in the Chicago College All-Star Game on August 12, 1960.[6]
He would be honored twice by SMU in later decades. He was the recipient of the university’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 1983. His jersey number 17 was retired during halftime ceremonies at the SMU-Houston football match on October 18, 2008.[4] He was also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1982.[7]
Dallas Cowboys
Meredith was selected by the Chicago Bears in the third round (32nd overall) of the 1960 NFL Draft.[8] Bears owner George Halas made the pick to help ensure that the expansion Dallas Cowboys got off to a solid start. On November 28, 1959, one month prior to the draft, Meredith had signed a personal services contract with Tecon Corporation which, like the Cowboys, was owned by Clint Murchison. He was eventually traded to the Cowboys for a third-round pick in the following year’s draft. He is considered by some to be the original Dallas Cowboy because he had come to the team even before the franchise had adopted a nickname, hired a head coach or participated in either the 1960 NFL Expansion Draft or its first NFL Draft in 1961.[9][10] Their crosstown rivals in the American Football League (AFL), the Texans, also chose him as a “territorial selection” in their 1960 draft, but were too late to sign him.
Meredith spent two years as a backup to Eddie LeBaron, eventually splitting time in 1962 before he was given the full-time starting job by head coach Tom Landry in 1963. In 1966, Meredith led the Cowboys to the NFL postseason, something he would continue to do until his unexpected retirement before the 1969 season. His two most heartbreaking defeats came in NFL Championship play against the Green Bay Packers, 34–27 in Dallas (1966), and in the famous “Ice Bowl” game, 21–17 in Green Bay (1967).
“Dandy Don,” while never leading the Cowboys to a Super Bowl, was always exceptionally popular with Cowboys fans who remember him for his grit and toughness, his outgoing nature, and his leadership during the first winning seasons for the Cowboys. Meredith, along with Harvey Martin, is among the few players to play his high school (Mount Vernon), college (SMU), and pro (Dallas Cowboys) career in and around the Dallas, Texas, area. During his career, he had a 50.7 percent completion rate, throwing for 17,199 yards and 135 touchdowns with a lifetime passer rating of 74.8. He was named the NFL Player of the Year in 1966 and was named to the Pro Bowl three times.
Post-football career
Following his football career, Meredith became a color commentator for ABC‘s Monday Night Football beginning in 1970. He left for three seasons (1974 to 1976) to work with Curt Gowdy at NBC, then returned to MNF partners Frank Gifford and Howard Cosell. His approach to color commentary was light-hearted and folksy, in contrast to Cosell’s detailed and intellectual analysis and Gifford’s rather ponderous play-by-play technique. He was known for singing “Turn out the lights, the party’s over” (a line from a Willie Nelson song, “The Party’s Over“) at the time the game was apparently decided.
Meredith’s broadcasting career was also not without a few incidents of minor controversy; including referring to then-President Richard Nixon as “Tricky Dick”, announcing that he was “mile-high” before a game in Denver, and turning the name of Cleveland Browns receiver Fair Hooker into a double entendre. (saying ‘Fair Hooker…well, I haven’t met one yet!’) He retired from sportscasting after the 1984 season, a year after Cosell’s retirement. His final broadcast was Super Bowl XIX with Frank Gifford and Joe Theismann, which was ABC’s first Super Bowl.
Meredith also had an acting career, appearing in multiple movies and television shows, including a recurring starring role as Detective Bert Jameson on Police Story. He was in a series of commercials in the 1980s as Lipton Tea Lover, Don Meredith, a.k.a. “Jeff and Hazel’s Baby Boy”. He was featured in an episode of King of the Hill, (“A Beer Can Named Desire“) in which he misses a throw that would have won the main character, Hank Hill, $100,000.
In 1976, Meredith was inducted into the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor at Texas Stadium along with former running back Don Perkins.
Meredith was selected as the 2007 recipient of the Pro Football Hall of Fame‘s Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award. He received the award at the Enshrinee’s Dinner on August 3, 2007.
Family
Meredith was married three times: first wife, Lynne Shamburger, a former SMU cheerleader,which lasted from 1959–1963, and produced one daughter, Mary. From 1965–1971, he was married to the former Cheryl King. Two children were products of that marriage: son Michael and daughter Heather. He met his third wife, the former Susan Lessons Dullea, ex-wife of actor Keir Dullea, as they both were walking down 3rd Avenue in New York City. They married in 1972.
Death
Meredith died on December 5, 2010, at the St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico, after suffering a brain hemorrhage. He was 72 years old.[10]
To see more of who died in 2010 click here
February 12, 2011 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: American football player (Dallas Cowboys) and commentator (Monday Night Football), celebrity deaths, Don Meredith, stars tha died, stars that died | 1 Comment »