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Biographies: Notable Filmmakers and Directors

Notable Filmmakers and Directors Spike Lee See also Actors African-American Actors Asian American Film & Television Personalities Hispanic-American Film, Television, and Theater…

Bernstein, Leonard

(Encyclopedia) Bernstein, LeonardBernstein, Leonardbûrnˈstīn, –stēn [key], 1918–90, American composer, conductor, and pianist, b. Lawrence, Mass., grad. Harvard, 1939, and Curtis Institute of Music,…

2015 Academy Awards

The 2015 Academy Awards will be presented on Feb. 28, 2016, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below. Best Picture The Big Short Bridge of…

Just Looking

Director:Jason AlexanderWriter:Marshall KarpSony Pictures Classics; R; 97 minutesRelease:10/00Cast:Ryan Merriman, Gretchen Mol, Joey Franquinha Seinfeld's George Costanza (Jason Alexander)…

Jack Kramer

Jack KramerBorn: Aug. 1, 1921Tennis Wimbledon singles champ 1947; U.S. champ 1946-47; promoter and Open pioneer.Alvin KraenzleinK - MLenny Krayzelburg

Ingrid Kristiansen

Ingrid KristiansenBorn: Mar. 21, 1956Norwegian runner 2-time Boston Marathon winner (1986,89); won New York City Marathon in 1989; former world record holder in the marathon.Lenny…

Dominique Wilkins

Dominique WilkinsBorn: Jan. 12, 1960Basketball F last player to lead NBA in scoring (1986) before Michael Jordan's 7-year reign; All-NBA 1st team in 1986; elder statesman of Dream Team II.…

Cliff Gorman 2002 Deaths

Cliff GormanAge: 65 explosive film, stage, and television actor who won a 1972 Tony Award for his portrayal of Lenny Bruce in the play Lenny. Died: Manhattan, Sept. 5, 2002Hugh GlosterG -…

Hoyt Wilhelm

Hoyt WilhelmBorn: July 26, 1923Baseball RHP Knuckleballer who is 3rd all-time in games pitched (1,070) and 1st in games finished (651) and games won in relief (123); career ERA of 2.52 and…