His father was an Assyrian from Syria.[58] Moustapha Akkad, film director and producer originally from Aleppo; Akkad is best known for producing the series of Halloween films, and for directing the Lion of the Desert and Mohammad, Messenger of God films.[59] Tige Andrews, Emmy-nominated character actor who was best known for his role as "Captain Adam Greer" on the television series The Mod Squad.[60] Paul Anka, singer and songwriter.[61] Anka rose to fame after many successful 1950s songs, earning him the status of a teen idol.[61] (Some sources, such as The Canadian Encyclopedia and Time magazine, suggest that Anka is of Syrian descent,[62][63] while other sources, including Anka's official website, suggest that he is of Lebanese descent.[64][65]) Eddie Antar, founder of Crazy Eddie, of Syrian Jewish descent Rosemary Barkett, first woman to serve on the Florida Supreme Court, and the first woman Chief Justice of that court.