Jean Chalopin

French director and producer of DIC Entertainment

Jean Chalopin - French director and producer of DIC Entertainment
Born

May 31st, 1950
75 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

Links & References

Directed and produced numerous animated television series and films. Founded DIC Entertainment in 1971, which became a prominent player in children's programming. Chaired the production of classic series such as 'Inspector Gadget', 'The Real Ghostbusters', and 'Care Bears'. Contributed to the creation and development of many beloved characters and narratives that resonated with audiences worldwide.

Founded DIC Entertainment

Produced 'Inspector Gadget'

Produced 'The Real Ghostbusters'

Produced 'Care Bears'

Other People Born on May 31st

Matthew Lodge

Australian rugby league player
Born
May 31st, 1995 30 years ago

Played as a prop in rugby league. Represented the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League (NRL) and later played for the New Zealand Warriors. Debuted in the NRL in 2015 and gained attention for his performances on the field. Experienced both challenges and successes throughout his career, including a suspension in 2019 impacting his reputation. Returned to the game demonstrating resilience and determination.

Continue Reading

Chien-Shiung Wu

Physicist and experimental researcher
Born
May 31st, 1912 113 years ago
Died
February 16th, 1997 28 years ago — 84 years old

A prominent physicist who contributed significantly to the field of nuclear physics, conducted pioneering experiments that provided critical evidence for the theory of weak interaction proposed by Yang and Lee. Worked at Columbia University and contributed to the Manhattan Project during World War II. Recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the National Medal of Science and the first female president of the American Physical Society. Published over 200 research papers and had a long academic career.

Continue Reading

Laura Ikauniece

Latvian heptathlete and Olympian
Born
May 31st, 1992 33 years ago

Competed internationally in heptathlon events. Achieved significant results in European Championships and World Championships. Represented Latvia at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Established personal records that contributed to ranking among the top athletes in the discipline.

Continue Reading

Gabriele Hinzmann

German discus thrower and Olympian
Born
May 31st, 1947 78 years ago

Competed in discus throwing, representing East Germany in international competitions during the 1970s. Won a gold medal at the 1974 European Athletics Championships. Participated in the 1976 Summer Olympics held in Montreal. Achieved significant success in various athletic meets, establishing a reputation in the sport before retiring from competitive athletics.

Continue Reading

Ludwig Tieck

German author and romantic poet
Born
May 31st, 1773 252 years ago
Died
April 28th, 1853 172 years ago — 79 years old

A significant figure in German literature, contributed to the Romantic movement through poetry, prose, and plays. His works often explored themes of imagination and the supernatural. Wrote fairy tales and influenced later writers with his critical essays. Collaborated with contemporaries such as E.T.A. Hoffmann and contributed to literary journals. His most notable works include 'The Old Town', 'The Pictures of the Past', and various translations of Shakespeare.

Continue Reading

Brandon Smith

New Zealand rugby league player
Born
May 31st, 1996 29 years ago

A rugby league player from New Zealand, Smith achieved recognition for playing as a hooker. Initially represented the Melbourne Storm in the NRL, contributing to the team's 2017 and 2020 premiership victories. Later joined the New Zealand Warriors, continuing to showcase skills on the field and playing a key role in the team's performance.

Continue Reading