Don Snell

SNELL, Don Don Snell, who combined careers as an actor, entrepreneur, writer and singer died on Dec. 2, after a long illness. Snell, 57, created a one-man show, "A Private Spirit," based on the music of Noel Coward, which he performed around the United States. He appeared in a number of movies, including "Erin Brockovich," "Places in the Heart," "Traffic," and "Contact." He sang at Carnegie Hall, was a member of the Texas Symphony Chorus, and was a long-time member of the choir at All Saints' Episcopal Church, Beverly Hills. Snell created the Jon Hart luggage company in Texas, which today continues to sell more than 150 styles of luggage. He was also a producer/director of training videos for Corporate Productions, Inc., of Los Angeles where he produced a series of videos that raised awareness of organ donation in showings across the country. Snell is survived by his partner, Andrew Campbell; his father, five brothers and two sisters. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 17 at 3:30 p.m, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills.