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Danker
Danker, or Dankers, is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Danker *Eli Danker (born 1948), Israeli actor *Frederick William Danker (1920–2012), Greek lexicographer and New Testament scholar * Jean Danker (born 1978), Singaporean DJ, voiceover artist and actor *Ran Danker (born 1984), Israeli actor, singer and model, son of Eli *Tony Danker (born 1971), British businessman Dankers *Arne Dankers (born 1980), Canadian speed skater * Dick Dankers (1950–2018), Dutch furniture designer and gallery owner *Oskars Dankers Oskars Dankers (March 26, 1883 – April 11, 1965) was a Latvian general. He participated in World War I and in the Latvian War of Independence. He was a recipient of the Order of Lāčplēsis, 2nd and 3rd class. During the occupation of Latvia b ... (1883–1965), Latvian general See also * Frederick William Dancker (1852–1936), Australian architect {{surname, Danker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ran Danker
Ran Danker ( he, רן דנקר; born Khalil Yosef Danker on January 7, 1984) is an Israeli–American actor, singer and model. He starred in hit Israeli series such as ''HaShir Shelanu'' (2004–2007), ''The Gordin Cell'' (2012–2015), '' Miguel'' (2018) and more. Danker received an Ophir Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in '' Eyes Wide Open'' (2009). Danker was also nominated for an Ophir Award for Best Actor for his role in ''Doubtful'' (2017). Early life Danker was born in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, to a Jewish family. He is the son of Israeli actor Eli Danker. He went to Israel with his mother when he was two years old after his parents' divorce. He grew up in the Bavli neighborhood in Tel Aviv. During that time he was a member of the Ha-Horesh tribe choir of the scouts youth movement. Towards his Junior High year, Ran and his mother moved to Poleg, Netanya. Between high school and his army service, Ran participated in a few TV commerc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frederick William Danker
Frederick William Danker (; July 12, 1920 – February 2, 2012) was a Christ Seminary–Seminex Professor Emeritus of New Testament at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Illinois. Danker was a noted New Testament scholar and the pre-eminent Koine Greek lexicographer for two generations, working with F. Wilbur Gingrich as an editor of the ''Bauer Lexicon'' starting in 1957 until the publication of the second edition in 1979, and as the only editor from 1979 until the publication of the 3rd edition, updating it with the results of modern scholarship, converting it to SGML to allow it to be easily published in electronic formats, and significantly improving the usability of the lexicon, as well as the typography. Earlier English-language editions of the ''Bauer Lexicon'' were essentially translations and adaptations of Walter Bauer's German dictionary into English. Danker’s dictionary was essentially an entirely new work. He reportedly worked on the lexicon 12 hours a d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oskars Dankers
Oskars Dankers (March 26, 1883 – April 11, 1965) was a Latvian general. He participated in World War I and in the Latvian War of Independence. He was a recipient of the Order of Lāčplēsis, 2nd and 3rd class. During the occupation of Latvia by Nazi Germany, Dankers was appointed head of the German-controlled Latvian Self-Government. Biography He was born in Irlava parish, Courland Governorate, Russian Empire. The first education he received was in Jelgava, where he studied at the Alexander School. He continued his education in Jelgavas Realschule and graduated in 1902. Dankers joined the 180th infantry regiment of the Russian Imperial Army, which was deployed in Jelgava. He graduated from the Vilnius Military Academy in 1906 and continued service in the 197th infantry regiment of the Russian Army, deployed near Helsinki. In 1913 Dankers received the rank of Stabskapitän. Dankers participated in World War I with the 197th infantry regiment. He initially commanded a company, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Danker
Tony Danker (born 1971) is a British businessman, and has been the director-general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) since November 2020. Early life Danker was born in 1971 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He was educated at Belfast Royal Academy, and earned a law degree from the University of Manchester. He took a career break to study for a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Harvard University, which he completed in 2005. Danker was chair of the Union of Jewish Students from 1993 to 1994. Career After leaving the University of Manchester, he worked for the former Chief Rabbi, the late Lord Jonathan Sacks, from 1994 to 1996. From 1998 to 2008, he was a consultant with McKinsey. From 2008 to 2010, during the Brown Ministry, he was a special adviser to HM Treasury. From 2010 to 2017, he was international director then chief strategy officer at Guardian News and Media, which publishes the Guardian and Observer. From 2017 to 2020, he was chief executive of Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arne Dankers
Arne Dankers (born June 1, 1980) is a Canadian speed skater. Background Dankers was born to Peter Dankers and Marja Verhoef, who are both Dutch. The family moved to Canada when he was two years old. Dankers graduated from the University of Calgary with a master's degree in Electrical Engineering and later completed a PhD at the Delft University of Technology. Dankers was a member of the Canadian team that set the team pursuit world record of 3:39.69 in Calgary, Canada on November 12, 2005. The Canadian team, of which Dankers was a part, was not able to duplicate this performance at the 2006 Turin Olympics. The Italian team now holds the Olympic team pursuit record of 3:43.64. 2006 Winter Olympics At the 2006 Olympics he participated in the following events: * Speed Skating, Men's 1500 m * Speed Skating, Men's 5000 m – 5th place * Speed Skating, Men's 10000 m – 9th place * Speed Skating, Men's Team Pursuit – Silver Dankers placed 5th place in the 5000m men's speed skating ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Dankers
Hendricus "Dick" Dankers (Amsterdam, 22 April 1950 - Brazil, 2 March 2018) was a Dutch furniture designer, and founder and gallery owner of The Frozen Fountain on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam.Arjen Ribbens. "The Frozen Fountain-oprichter Dick Dankers (67) overleden." ''NRC Handelsblad.'' 6 March 2018. He is remembered as "the man who brought the Netherlands to design."Peter de Waard, "Dick Dankers, de man die Nederland aan het design bracht: Het eeuwige leven: Dick Dankers (1950-2018)," ''de Volkskrant,'' 3 April 2018. Life and work Youth and early years in interior design and sales Dankers was born in Amsterdam and grew up in Rotterdam, where he completed the social academy after high school. After a world tour through America and Israel, he opened his first interior store in Amsterdam around 1975, focusing on vintage and art deco furniture. In 1985 Dankers opened The Frozen Fountain interior store in the Utrechtsestraat in Amsterdam. He collaborated with young designers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eli Danker
Eli Danker ( he, אלי דנקר; born 12 October 1948) is an Israeli actor who has appeared in numerous films and television series. He is also known as the father of the Israeli singer-actor Ran Danker. Career Danker made his professional television debut on the Israeli comedy program '' Nikui Rosh'', though he quickly established himself as a character actor in both television and film, playing Judas Iscariot in ''Jesus'', and contributing to several Israeli films, including '' Gabi Ben Yakar'' and '' B'Yom Bahir Ro'im et Dameshek''. During the 1980s, Danker guest-starred on a number of American television series, including '' MacGyver'' and '' Mission: Impossible''. Starting in 2000, Danker's television appearances increased with guest roles on ''Nash Bridges'', '' The Agency'', ''Alias'', '' The West Wing'', '' JAG'', and ''The Closer''. Partial filmography * ''Jesus'' (1979) - Judas Iscariot * '' Gabi Ben Yakar'' (1982) * '' B'Yom Bahir Ro'im et Dameshek'' (1984) * '' Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Danker
Jean Olivia Danker (born 24 September 1978) is a Singaporean radio DJ at Mediacorp's Class 95, a Singapore English radio station, who hosts the evening show ''Cartunes'' on weekdays from 5–8 pm. She is a Voiceover talent and is also involved in TV production. Her most recent activity was acting in the drama ''Restless'' as well as hosting health and beauty shows ''Body Beautiful'' and ''Adventures In Healthcare'' and family gameshow ''Look Who’s Leading''. Personal life Jean Danker was married to Glenn Ong Glenn Francis Ong Su Kar (; born 22 June 1970) is a Singaporean DJ at SPH Radio's Kiss92, a Singapore English radio station, hosting the morning show with Angelique Teo and Mark Van Cuylenberg (The Flying Dutchman). A radio veteran of over 20 ... on 16 December 2016, in a seaside solemnisation ceremony at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa. References External links Official biography Living people Singaporean radio presenters Singaporean people of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
