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Green, Paul
(Encyclopedia) Green, Paul, 1894–1981, American dramatist, b. Lillington, N.C., grad. Univ. of North Carolina, 1921. He is known for his realistic plays depicting the lives of blacks and white tenant…Harris, Roy
(Encyclopedia) Harris, Roy, 1898–1979, American composer, b. Lincoln co., Okla. Harris was a pupil of Arthur Farwell and Nadia Boulanger. He began to compose c.1925, ultimately producing more than…Isakson, John Hardy
(Encyclopedia) Isakson, John Hardy "Johnny,", 1944-2021, American politician, b. Atlanta, Ga., Univ. of Georgia (B.B.A., 1966). After working in…Seuss, Dr.
(Encyclopedia) Seuss, Dr., pseud. of Theodor Seuss Geisel, 1904–91, American author and illustrator of children's books, b. Springfield, Mass, grad. Dartmouth College, studied Lincoln College, Oxford…butoh
(Encyclopedia) butoh [Jap.,=dance of darkness], avant-garde dance form developed in post–World War II Japan. First performed in 1959 by the dancers Tatsumi Hijikata (1928–86) and Kazuo Ohno (1906–…Crawford, Joan
(Encyclopedia) Crawford, Joan, 1908–77, American movie star, b. San Antonio, Tex., as Lucille Le Sueur. After working as a Broadway chorus dancer, Crawford began making films in 1926, eventually…Johnny Van Ryn Biography
Johnny Van RynAge: 94 paired with Wilmer Allison to anchor the United States Davis Cup teams from 1929-36 that made five final-round appearances; posted an impressive 7-1 singles record and…Johnny Paycheck 2003 Deaths
Johnny Paycheck(Donald Lytle)Age: 64 influential outlaw country singer who was as famous for his legal and personal troubles as he was for his music. His hits include “Take This Job and Shove…Johnny Cash 2003 Deaths
Johnny CashAge: 71 highly influential and singular country music singer and songwriter who was known as the “Man in Black.” In his gritty baritone, Cash typically sang about temptation,…Johnny Unitas 2002 Deaths
Johnny UnitasAge: 69 record-setting quarterback of the Baltimore Colts, whose black high-top cleats and dark crew cut remain indelible symbols of the franchise's success in the late 1950s and…Trending
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