Timothy D. Knepper

The provided text details significant events in the film industry during 1986. It lists the highest-grossing films in North America, major industry happenings such as resignations and studio founding, and notable award ceremonies like the Cannes Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, and Berlin Film Festival. The extract also includes comprehensive lists of films released by country and genre. Furthermore, it provides an extensive catalog of notable births in the entertainment industry throughout 1986, including actors, musicians, and filmmakers from various countries. Deaths of prominent figures like Cary Grant and stuntman Dar Robinson are also noted. The text focuses exclusively on the year 1986 within the context of cinema.