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Elmer Pratt, 1997 News

was released after 27 years in prison when his conviction was overturned in June. Pratt had been a leader of the Black Panther movement before his arrest on a murder charge he says was…

Greene, Sarah Pratt McLean

Greene, Sarah Pratt McLean[1856-1935](1)Born at Simsbury, Connecticut, July 3, 1856 and educated at McLean Academy and at Mount Holyoke College. She is chiefly known as the author of "Cape…

Karloff, Boris

(Encyclopedia) Karloff, BorisKarloff, Boriskärˈlôf, –lŏf [key], 1887–1969, Anglo-American actor, b. Dulwich, England; his original name was William Henry Pratt. A distinguished character actor with a…

Van Allsburg, Chris

(Encyclopedia) Van Allsburg, Chris, 1949–, American writer and illustrator of children's books, b. East Grand Rapids, Mich., B.F.A. Univ. of Michigan, 1972, M.F.A. Rhode Island School of Design, 1975…

Biographies: 2014 People in the News

2014 People in the News See also 2013 People in the News 2012 People in the News 2011 People in the News 2010 People in the News 2009 People in the News 2008 People in the News 2007 People…

Pratt, Daniel

(Encyclopedia) Pratt, Daniel, 1799–1873, American industrialist, b. Temple, N.H. He moved to Georgia at the age of 20, and after he had become a partner in a cotton gin he went (1833) to Alabama,…

Contacting Chris Carter

The Question: I would really appreciate it if you could tell me how to contact (X-Files Executive Producer) Chris Carter or his contact person…

Chris Rock Biography

Chris Rock comedian, actorBorn: 2/7/1966Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Rock began his career by working the comedy clubs in New York City. Discovered by Eddie Murphy, he joined the cast of…

Chris Farley Biography

Chris Farley actor, comedianBorn: 2/15/1964Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin Manic comedian who worked hard and played hard amidst his rising success as a cast member of Saturday Night Live (from…