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Russ Meyer Biography

Russ MeyerAge: 74 "Mad Monk" pitched 13 seasons in the majors and was a member of the Philadelphia Phillies "Whiz Kids" in the 1950s; pitched in three World Series—with the Phillies in 1949…

Jason Finn Biography

Jason Finnmusician Drummer and singer who forms the group, The Presidents of the United States of America, along with Dave Dederer (vocals, three string guitbass) and Chris Ballew (vocals, two-string…

Howard Finster Biography

Howard Finsterfolk artist, Baptist preacherBorn: 12/02/1916Birthplace: Valley Head, Alabama Baptist preacher and prolific folk artist known as much for his outsized personality as for his sculpture…

Jack Albertson

Jack AlbertsonactorBorn: 6/16/1907Birthplace: Malden, Massachusetts In a long career spanning vaudeville, television, Broadway theater, and film, he is remembered for his performance in the movie The…

Avery Brooks

Avery BrooksactorBorn: 10/2/1948Birthplace: Evansville, Indiana American actor best known for his role as Hawk, on the TV show Spenser: For Hire (1985–88) and as Capt. Benjamin Sisko on the…

Edward Albee Biography

Edward AlbeeplaywrightBorn: 3/12/1928Birthplace: Washington D.C. Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist associated with the theater of the absurd and known for his biting dialogue…

Jack Albertson Biography

Jack AlbertsonactorBorn: 6/16/1907Birthplace: Malden, Massachusetts In a long career spanning vaudeville, television, Broadway theater, and film, he is remembered for his performance in the movie The…

Avery Brooks Biography

Avery BrooksactorBorn: 10/2/1948Birthplace: Evansville, Indiana American actor best known for his role as Hawk, on the TV show Spenser: For Hire (1985–88) and as Capt. Benjamin Sisko on the…

Reynolds, Debbie

(Encyclopedia) Reynolds, Debbie, 1932-2016, American actress, singer, and dancer, b. El Paso, Tx., as Mary Frances Reynolds. Reynolds’ family…

Reed, Ishmael Scott

(Encyclopedia) Reed, Ishmael Scott, 1938- , African-American novelist, poet, and social critic, b. Chattanooga, Tn. When he was a child, Reed’s…