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rowid	first_name	last_name	gender	career_sec	personal_sec	info	seed_first_name	seed_last_name	occupation	chatgpt_gen
31	Phil	Kotz	m	Russian actress Alla Nazimova, a friend of the family, was taught English by Caroline Barthelmess. Nazimova convinced Richard Barthelmess to try acting professionally, and he made his debut screen appearance in 1916 in the serial Gloria's Romance as an uncredited extra. He also appeared as a supporting player in several films starring Marguerite Clark. His next role, in War Brides opposite Nazimova, attracted the attention of director D.W. Griffith, who offered him several important roles, finally casting him opposite Lillian Gish in Broken Blossoms (1919) and Way Down East (1920). He founded his own production company, Inspiration Film Company, together with Charles Duell and Henry King. One of their films, Tol'able David (1921), in which Barthelmess starred as a teenage mailman who finds courage, was a major success. In 1922, Photoplay described him as the "idol of every girl in America." Barthelmess had a large female following during the 1920s. An admirer wrote to the editor of Picture-Play Magazine in 1921: Barthelmess soon became one of Hollywood's higher paid performers, starring in such classics as The Patent Leather Kid in 1927 and The Noose in 1928; he was nominated for Best Actor at the first Academy Awards for his performance in both films. In addition, he won a special citation for producing The Patent Leather Kid. With the advent of the sound era, Barthelmess remained a star for a number of years. He played numerous leads in talkie films, most notably Son of the Gods (1930), The Dawn Patrol (1930), The Last Flight (1931), and The Cabin in the Cotton (1932) and Heroes for Sale (1933). He was able to choose his own material and often played in controversial or socially conscious films. However, in his popularity began to wane during the early 1930s, perhaps because he was getting too old for the boyish leads he usually played. In his late films between 1939 and his retirement in 1942, he turned towards character roles – most notably in his supporting role as a disgraced pilot and Rita Hayworth's character's husband in Only Angels Have Wings (1939). Barthelmess failed to maintain the stardom of his silent film days and gradually left entertainment. He enlisted in the United States Navy Reserve during World War II, and served as a lieutenant commander. He never returned to film, preferring instead to live off his investments.	On June 18, 1920, Barthelmess married Mary Hay, a stage and screen star, in New York. They had one daughter, Mary Barthelmess, before divorcing on January 15, 1927. In August 1927, Barthelmess became engaged to Katherine Young Wilson, a Broadway actress. However, the engagement was called off due to Wilson's stated desire to continue acting, or possibly his affair around this time with the journalist Adela Rogers St. Johns. On April 21, 1928, Barthelmess married Jessica Stewart Sargent. He later adopted her son, Stewart, from a previous marriage. They remained married until Barthelmess' death in 1963.	Russian actress Alla Nazimova, a friend of the family, was taught English by Caroline Kotz. Nazimova convinced Phil Kotz to try acting professionally, and he made his debut screen appearance in 1916 in the serial Gloria's Romance as an uncredited extra. He also appeared as a supporting player in several films starring Marguerite Clark. His next role, in War Brides opposite Nazimova, attracted the attention of director D.W. Griffith, who offered him several important roles, finally casting him opposite Lillian Gish in Broken Blossoms (1919) and Way Down East (1920). He founded his own production company, Inspiration Film Company, together with Charles Duell and Henry King. One of their films, Tol'able David (1921), in which Kotz starred as a teenage mailman who finds courage, was a major success. In 1922, Photoplay described him as the "idol of every girl in America." Kotz had a large female following during the 1920s. An admirer wrote to the editor of Picture-Play Magazine in 1921: Kotz soon became one of Hollywood's higher paid performers, starring in such classics as The Patent Leather Kid in 1927 and The Noose in 1928; he was nominated for Best Actor at the first Academy Awards for his performance in both films. In addition, he won a special citation for producing The Patent Leather Kid. With the advent of the sound era, Kotz remained a star for a number of years. He played numerous leads in talkie films, most notably Son of the Gods (1930), The Dawn Patrol (1930), The Last Flight (1931), and The Cabin in the Cotton (1932) and Heroes for Sale (1933). He was able to choose his own material and often played in controversial or socially conscious films. However, in his popularity began to wane during the early 1930s, perhaps because he was getting too old for the boyish leads he usually played. In his late films between 1939 and his retirement in 1942, he turned towards character roles – most notably in his supporting role as a disgraced pilot and Rita Hayworth's character's husband in Only Angels Have Wings (1939). Kotz failed to maintain the stardom of his silent film days and gradually left entertainment. He enlisted in the United States Navy Reserve during World War II, and served as a lieutenant commander. He never returned to film, preferring instead to live off his investments.On June 18, 1920, Kotz married Mary Hay, a stage and screen star, in New York. They had one daughter, Mary Kotz, before divorcing on January 15, 1927. In August 1927, Kotz became engaged to Katherine Young Wilson, a Broadway actress. However, the engagement was called off due to Wilson's stated desire to continue acting, or possibly his affair around this time with the journalist Adela Rogers St. Johns. On April 21, 1928, Kotz married Jessica Stewart Sargent. He later adopted her son, Stewart, from a previous marriage. They remained married until Kotz' death in 1963.	Richard	Barthelmess	acting	To Whom It May Concern,<return><return>It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Phil Kotz. I have had the pleasure of working alongside Phil in many productions throughout the years, and I can personally attest to his professionalism, talent and dedication to his craft.<return><return>Phil's acting career began in 1916, and he quickly made a name for himself in Hollywood. I had the privilege of witnessing Phil's rise to fame, watching him secure important roles in films such as Broken Blossoms and Way Down East. Phil's passion for the industry saw him found his own production company, which created the highly successful Tol'able David, as well as other noteworthy films.<return><return>During the 1920s, Phil became a heartthrob to many adoring fans, and rightfully so. His performances on-screen were outstanding, demonstrating his versatility as an actor. Phil's career continued to thrive throughout the 1930s, where he played leading roles in talkie films such as The Dawn Patrol and Heroes for Sale.<return><return>Phil also possessed an undying passion for tackling controversial or socially conscious films, and his involvement in such films helped to shed light on important issues and bring about change.<return><return>Despite his success, Phil remained humble and remained a joy to work with. He possessed a warm and kind spirit and made everyone around him feel valued and respected.<return><return>I highly recommend Phil Kotz for any acting role that comes his way. His natural talent combined with his extensive experience within the entertainment industry makes him an excellent choice for any production. I wish Phil the very best in his future endeavors.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name]