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Joyner-Kersee, Jackie

(Encyclopedia) Joyner-Kersee, JackieJoyner-Kersee, Jackiejoiˈnər-kûrˈzē [key], 1962–, American track and field athlete, b. East St. Louis, Ill. One of the world's best all-around women athletes, she…

Robinson, Jackie

(Encyclopedia) Robinson, Jackie (Jack Roosevelt Robinson), 1919–72, American baseball player, the first African-American player in the modern major leagues, b. Cairo, Ga. He grew up in Pasadena,…

Jackie Chan Biography

Jackie Chan (Kong Sung Chan) actor, director Born: 4/7/1954 Birthplace: Hong Kong Film actor and…

Stewart, Jackie

(Encyclopedia) Stewart, Jackie (John Young Stewart), 1939–, Scottish automobile race driver. He began racing in 1961 and by 1973 had won 27 world championship Grand Prix victories. A dominant force…

Jackie

Written and directed by:Gip HoppeSets:David GalloCostumes:Susan SantoianLighting:Peter KaczorowskiSound:J. HagenbuckleOpened:11/97 at the Belasco TheaterCast:Margaret Colin, Bill Camp, Thomas…

Gordy, Berry, Jr.

(Encyclopedia) Gordy, Berry, Jr., 1929–, African-American music-industry executive, b. Detroit. After stints in the army and as a professional boxer,…

Mason, Jackie

(Jacob Moshe Maza)comedianBirthplace: Sheboygan, Wis.Born: 6/9/31

Jackie Robinson

      Robinson wasn't the most talented player in the Negro Leagues, but Rickey considered him the most "suitable" player to desegregate baseball. The fact that he was married —and wouldn't…

Jackie Brown

Director/Writer: Quentin TarantinoDirector of Photography:Guillermo NavarroEditor:Sally MenkeProduction Designer:David WascoProducer:Lawrence BenderMiramax; R; 154 minutesRelease:12/97Cast:…