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Aron Kincaid
1940-
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biography
Born Norman Neale Williams II in Los Angeles on June 15, 1940, handsome actor Aron Kincaid has enjoyed a lengthy career as an actor and artist. As a child growing up in southern California, his early life was marred by the death of his Army Air Force father, whose plane was shot down during World War II. Kincaid began painting with oils while still a child; by happenstance, when he was ten years old his mother sold his portrait of film-noir actress Viveca Lindfors for $100 in art supplies. He developed a taste for acting as a teenager, and his first film was an hour-long 8mm color/sound film that he produced, directed, and acted in titled The Fall of Nineveh (1957), shot while he was a high school student in Oakland. After graduation, Kincaid enrolled at UCLA, majoring in cinematography with a minor in the humanities. An admirer of the work of Cecil B. DeMille, Kincaid was offered an opportunity to work with the great director. However, DeMille's death in January 1959 occurred before Kincaid was finished with his college studies.
Beefcake shots of Aron Kincaid from the 1960s
He snagged an early role in the fun low-budget horror flick The Wasp Woman (1960; with Susan Cabot and Anthony Eisley). Kincaid is a beekeeper in a scene at the beginning of the film. He can also be spotted in Stanley Kubrick's epic adventure Spartacus (1960; with Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier) as Olivier's standard-bearer. After being spotted in a stage production the following year, Kincaid was signed by Universal in 1961 for the series Bachelor Father (1957-1962) as young lawyer Warren Dawson, the love interest of Noreen Corcoran. A few years later, he would work with Corcoran again in the Paramount beach flick The Girls on the Beach (1965; with Lana Wood and Sheila Bromley).
His career was briefly interrupted upon joining the Coast Guart in 1963, but after his initial tour was up, he landed starring roles in two beach movies inspired by the success of American International's popular Beach Party series. Released by Paramount, both The Girls on the Beach (1965) and Beach Ball (1965; with Edd Byrnes and Chris Noel) proved to be popular entries in the genre and helped Kincaid secure a seven-year contract with AIP, which he signed in late 1964.
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The Wasp Woman (1960)
Kincaid portrays an 'Always busy, busy, busy!' beekeeper in the opening scenes of Roger Corman's The Wasp Woman
Beach Ball (1965)
Images from the beack flick Beach Ball, released by Paramount. LEFT: Aron Kincaid as Jack Williams, one of 'The Wigglers.' CENTER A: The Wigglers on the beach: Aron Kincaid, Don Edmonds, Robert Logan, and Edd Byrnes. CENTER B: With Brenda Benet, Don Edmonds, Robert Logan, Gail Gilmore, and Edd Byrnes. RIGHT: With Mikki Jamison
The Girls on the Beach (1965)
From Paramount's The Girls on the Beach with Steve Rogers and Martin West
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965)
Aron Kincaid has just hit Susan Hart, as Diane the Robot, with his roadster in AIP's fun spy spoof Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine. Kincaid also appears in The Wild Weird World of Dr. Goldfoot, a 30-minute episode of Shindig! to help promote the film
Ski Party (1965)
Aron Kincaid as the ski stud Freddie in American International's Ski Party. LEFT: With Patti Chandler, Jo Collins, Salli Sachse, Mary Hughes, and Mikki Jamison. CENTER: With veteran comedic performer Robert Q. Lewis. RIGHT: Having coffee with the gang
The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini (1966)
From American International's final beach party film The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini. LEFT: With Piccola Pupa and Nancy Sinatra. CENTER A: With Quinn O'Hara as Sinistra. CENTER B and C: With Nancy Sinatra. RIGHT: With Ed Garner, Quinn O'Hara, and Basil Rathbone
Creature of Destruction (1967)
Print ad for AIP's made-for-TV horror flick Creature of Destruction, directed by the notorious Larry Buchanan. This is a remake of AIP's campy The She-Creature (1956)
Black Water Gold (1970)
As Ray Sandage in ABC's made-for-TV adventure Black Water Gold
The Proud and the Damned (1972)
From the independent western The Proud and the Damned
Planet Earth (1974)
With John Saxon in in ABC's made-for-TV science fiction flick Planet Earth
Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor (1991)
As Capt. Driscoll in the made-for-TV thriller Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor. This film marks Aron Kincaid's last film appearance to date
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Fed up with the politics of film and TV production, in 1972 Aron Kincaid left Hollywood for the environs of San Francisco, where he soon found himself in demand as a model. His modeling career spanned the 1970s and 1980s, but during this period he found time to appear in such films as Planet Earth (1974; with John Saxon) and Paul Bartel's Cannonball (1976; with David Carradine and Mary Woronov). In the 1980s, he embarked upon a career as a voiceover artist for several animated series, including The Smurfs, Transformers, and Batman. In addition, he has appeared in countless commercials since the late 1950s and has worked as a product spokesperson for Schick.
LEFT and CENTER A: Late 1970s modeling shots. CENTER B, C, and RIGHT: Handsome recent portraits of Aron Kincaid
Although he does not rule out a future acting role, Aron Kincaid has put his acting career on the back burner. A lifelong movie buff, he prefers classic Hollywood films over today's blockbusters but enjoys some contemporary films and loves the work of indie queen Parker Posey and comedienne Catherine O'Hara. Today he concentrates on his successful career as an artist, known both for his wonderful caricatures (under the name Aron Kincaid) and for his beautiful landscapes (under the name N.N. Williams II). For more information about his artistic talents and to see samples of his work, visit the Gallery Grace Fine Art Gallery: Aron Kincaid/N.N. Williams II web site. Also, there are samples of his landscapes and caricatures at The Aron Kincaid Gallery at Brian's Drive-In Theater.
The Wasp Woman [DVD](1959) DVD
Cosmetics producer Susan Cabot thinks she's discovered a new age-retarding cream, but learns that the ``wasp enzymes'' in the formula turn her into an insect-headed monster at night! Horrific (dare we say it?) "Bee"-movie from Roger Corman co-stars Michael Marks, Barboura Morris. 73 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English. Plays All Regions.
Ghost Of Dragstrip Hollow (1959)/Ghost In The Invisible Bikini (1966) [DVD] DVD
It's hot rods, hot bodies and haunted houses in this double bill of teen horror/comedies. Some rubber-burnin' guys and gals use an old mansion as their racing club's new hangout, but the building is apparently already home to the "Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow." Russ Bender, Jody Fair, and Leon Tyler as Bonzo the Clown star. Next, recently deceased Boris Karloff must perform a good deed to get into Heaven, so he convinces bikini-clad, ghostly ex-girlfriend Susan Hart to return to Earth and stop heir Tommy Kirk from being cheated out of his inheritance by crooked lawyer Basil Rathbone. The final official entry in the "Beach Party" series, "Ghost in the Invisible Bikini" also stars Deborah Walley, Aron Kincaid, Nancy Sinatra, and Harvey Lembeck as Eric Von Zipper. 148 min. total. Standard/Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; theatrical trailer.
Creature Of Destruction [VHS](1967) VHS
An unacknowledged remake of ``The She Creature,'' about a cheap hypnotist who seizes the will of a young girl and forces her to commit murders in the style of a sea hag. Les Tremayne (``War of the Worlds'') does the Kreskin bit.
The Happiest Millionaire [DVD](1968) DVD
The last Disney film to be overseen by Walt himself, this lively musical follows the exploits of the rich, eccentric Biddle family, whose lavish home contains live alligators and a Bible-and-boxing school, in 1916 Philadelphia. Fred MacMurray, Greer Garson, Geraldine Page, Tommy Steele and, in their screen debuts, John Davidson and Lesley Ann Warren. The Sherman Brothers ("Mary Poppins") score includes "I'll Always Be Irish," "Let's Have a Drink on It," and "Fortuosity." Roadshow edition includes restored footage, including overture and intermission music; 172 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: French, Spanish.
The Happiest Millionaire (Road Show Edition) [VHS](1968) VHS
The last Disney film to be overseen by Walt himself, this lively musical follows the exploits of 1910s Philadelphia's rich, eccentric Biddle family, whose lavish home contains live alligators and a Bible-and-boxing school. Fred MacMurray, Greer Garson, Geraldine Page, Tommy Steele and, in their screen debuts, John Davidson and Lesley Ann Warren. The Sherman Brothers ("Mary Poppins") score includes "I'll Always Be Irish," "Let's Have a Drink on It" and "Fortuosity." Special two-tape version features 20 minutes of additional footage, including the theatrical overture and intermission music. 164 min. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.
The Proud And The Damned [DVD](1972) DVD
Five young Civil War veterans find themselves caught in the middle of another revolution when they travel to Central America and are captured by a dictator and forced to fight. War thriller stars Chuck Connors, Aron Kincaid, Cesar Romero. 92 min.
The Proud And The Damned [VHS](1972) VHS
Five young Civil War veterans find themselves caught in the middle of another revolution when they travel to Central America and are captured by a dictator and forced to fight. War thriller stars Chuck Connors, Aron Kincaid, Cesar Romero. 92 min.
Cannonball [DVD](1976) DVD
"Death Race 2000" director Paul Bartel helmed this fast-moving, action-packed road flick about the illegal L.A.-to-New York Trans-America Grand Prix. David Carradine, Veronica Hamel, Bill McKinney, and Robert Carradine star, with a pre-"Rocky" Sylvester Stallone and filmmakers Roger Corman, Joe Dante, Jonathan Kaplan, and Martin Scorsese popping up in cameos. 94 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo, mono; interviews; photo gallery; poster gallery; theatrical trailer; TV spots.
Gable And Lombard [DVD](1976) DVD
James Brolin is "King of Hollywood" Clark Gable and Jill Clayburgh is vivacious actress Carole Lombard in this glossy retelling of their romance and tragically short-lived marriage. Red Buttons and Allan Garfield co-star in one of the film world's great real-life love stories. 132 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: French, Spanish.
Vincent Price: The Sinister Image [DVD] DVD
This tribute to the Hollywood horror icon furnishes viewers with a detailed examination of Vincent Price's life and career. Includes an extensive 1987 interview with Price conducted by film historian David Del Valle, along with two TV programs that recount his television work, a radio drama from the "Escape" series and a separate audio interview. Includes the 1965 Shindig! special The Wild Weird World of Dr. Goldfoot featuring Aron Kincaid as Agent 001/2. 192 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital; photo gallery; more.
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Tom Lisanti's excellent Hollywood Surf and Beach Movies contains lots of information and photos contributed by Aron Kincaid, and in addition he wrote the foreword!
filmography
FILM
It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures (2001), a documentary on the history of AIP; with Beverly Garland, Susan Hart, Bruce Dern, Roger Corman, and Pam Grier
Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor (1991) with Lee Majors, Lisa Hartman, and Peter Scolari
The Golden Child (1986) with Eddie Murphy
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) with Robert Brian Wilson
Brave New World (1980) with Reb Brown, Ron O'Neal, Keir Dullea, and Marcia Strassman
Cannonball (1976) with David Carradine, Bill McKinney, Veronica Hamel, Gerrit Graham, Robert Carradine, Judy Canova, Mary Woronov, James Keach, and Dick Miller
Gable and Lombard (1976) with James Brolin, Jill Clayburgh, Allen Garfield, and Red Buttons
Planet Earth (1974) with John Saxon, Janet Margolin, Ted Cassidy, and Diana Muldaur
The Proud and the Damned (1972) with Chuck Connors and Cesar Romero
Black Water Gold (1970) with Keir Dullea, Bradford Dillman, France Nuyen, Ricardo Montalban, and Lana Wood
The New Wife (1968)
The Happiest Millionaire (1967) with Fred MacMurray, Tommy Steele, Greer Garson, Geraldine Page, Hermione Baddeley, Lesley Ann Warren, Paul Petersen, Eddie Hodges, Joyce Bulifant, and William Wellman Jr.
Creature of Destruction (1967) with Les Tremayne and Pat Delaney
The Secret Sharer (1967) with David Soul and Buck Kartalian
The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini (1966) with Tommy Kirk, Deborah Walley, Quinn O'Hara, Jesse White, Harvey Lembeck, Nancy Sinatra, Francis X. Bushman, Bobbi Shaw, Basil Rathbone, Patsy Kelly, and Boris Karloff
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965) with Vincent Price, Frankie Avalon, Dwayne Hickman, Susan Hart, Jack Mullaney, Fred Clark, and Deborah Walley
Beach Ball (1965) with Edd Byrnes, Chris Noel, Robert Logan, Mikki Jamison, Don Edmonds, Brenda Benet and Gail Gilmore
Ski Party (1965) with Frankie Avalon, Dwayne Hickman, Deborah Walley, Yvonne Craig, Robert Q. Lewis, and Bobbi Shaw
The Girls on the Beach (1965) with Noreen Corcoran, Martin West, Linda Marshall, Ahna Capri, Sheila Bromley, Lana Wood, Gail Gilmore, and Lori Saunders
Spartacus (1960) with Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, John Gavin, Nina Foch, John Ireland, and Herbert Lom
The Wasp Woman (1960) with Susan Cabot, Anthony Eisley, and Barboura Morris
The Fall of Nineveh (1957)
TELEVISION SERIES
Batman, 1992-1995 animated TV series. Kincaid voiced the characters Waylon Jones and Killer Croc
Wildfire, 1986 animated TV series
Jonny Quest, 1986 animated TV series
Rock 'n' Wrestling, 1985-1987 CBS animated TV series. Kincaid voiced the character of the Iron Sheik
Transformers, 1984-1987 animated TV series. Kincaid voiced the character of Dr. Mark Morgan
The Smurfs, 1981-1990 NBC animated TV series
Bachelor Father, 1957-1962 CBS/NBC/ABC TV series. Kincaid portrayed Warren Dawson during the 1961-1962 season
TELEVISION GUEST SHOTS
The Smith Family, episode "Rogue Cop," originally aired May 18, 1972
The Immortal, episode "Paradise Bay," originally aired December 10, 1970
Family Affair, episode "Travels with Cissy," originally aired October 29, 1970
Hallmark Hall of Fame, episode "A Storm in Summer," originally aired February 6, 1970
The New People, episode "The Guns of Bomano," originally aired December 22, 1969
The F.B.I., episode "The Inside Man," originally aired November 30, 1969
The Beverly Hillbillies, episode "Granny Goes to Hooterville," originally aired October 31, 1968
Get Smart, episode "The Impossible Mission," originally aired September 21, 1968
Hey, Landlord, episode "Swingle City, East," originally aired April 2, 1967
The Patty Duke Show, episode "Do a Brother a Favor," originally aired April 27, 1966
Shindig!, episode "The Wild Weird World of Dr. Goldfoot," originally aired November 18, 1965. Starring Vincent Price, Tommy Kirk, and Aron Kincaid, this Shindig! episode was a half-hour promotion for Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
The Donna Reed Show, episode "The Rolling Stones," originally aired April 1, 1965
Thriller, episode "The Ordeal of Dr. Cordell," originally aired March 7, 1961
Additionally, Aron Kincaid has appeared on dozens of other television programs, including Grindl, Alcoa Presents, and many others.
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