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Moore, Michael

(Encyclopedia) Moore, Michael, 1954–, American documentary filmmaker, author, and activist, b. Flint, Mich. A highly personal, populist, and frequently controversial and polarizing documentary…

Topeka

(Encyclopedia) TopekaTopekatəpēˈkə [key], city (1990 pop. 119,883), state capital and seat of Shawnee co., NE Kans., on the Kansas River; inc. 1857. In a rich agricultural region, it is an important…

1994 Academy Awards

The 1994 Academy Awards were presented March 27, 1995 at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles.Best PictureForrest Gump, Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch and Steve Starkey, producers (Paramount)Four…

2012 Academy Awards

The 2012 Academy Awards were presented on February 24, 2013, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold. Best Picture Amour…

Notable Stage and Screen Actresses

    Parker Posey Biographies of Notable Women Actresses Adventurers Artists Athletes Businesswomen Comediennes Congresswomen Educators and…

Tony Canzoneri

Tony CanzoneriBorn: Nov. 6, 1908Boxer 2-time world lightweight champion (1930-33,35-36); pro record 141-24-10 with 44 KOs.Died: Dec. 9, 1959Jose CansecoA - CJennifer Capriati

Time of Your Life

FoxMonday 8:00–9:00 p.m.; on hiatusCast:Jennifer Love Hewitt, Vincent Angell, Pauley Perrente, Diego Serrano, Lizann Mitchell, Paula Kelly, and Jennifer Garner In this much-anticipated Party…

Harry Caray

Harry CarayBorn: Mar. 1, 1917Radio-TV baseball play-by-play broadcaster for St. Louis Cardinals, Oakland, Chicago White Sox and Cubs 1945-98; father of sportscaster Skip and grandfather of…

George Papadopoulos Biography

George PapadopoulosAge: 80 Greek military figure who led a bloodless coup in 1967 and went on to become the dictator of Greece until his government was overthrown in 1973. He was arrested the…

Max Patkin Biography

Max PatkinAge: 79 the "Clown Prince of Baseball," whose zany clowning delighted crowds at minor league baseball games for over 50 years; West Philadelphia native and WWII navy veteran; hired…