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Brewer's: Robert the Devil

Robert, first Duke of Normandy; so called for his daring and cruelty. The Norman tradition is that his wandering ghost will not be allowed to rest till the Day of Judgment. He is also…

Brewer's: Robert Macaire

He's a Robert Macaire. A bluff, free-living, unblushing libertine, who commits the most horrible crimes without stint or compunction. It is a character in M. Daumier's drama of L'Auberge…

Brewer's: Robert Street

(Adelphi; London). So called from Robert Adams, the builder. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Robert le DiableRobert Macaire A B C D E F G H I J K…

Brewer's: Robert's Men

Bandits, marauders, etc. So called from Robin Hood, the outlaw. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Robespierre's WeaversRobert of Brunne A B C D E F G H…

Julia Roberts Biography

Julia Roberts actressBorn: 10/28/1967Birthplace: Smyrna, Georgia   Academy Award-winning film actress known for her Southern charm and her commercially successful romantic comedies, which include…

Robert W. Sarnoff

Robert W. Sarnoffmedia executiveBorn: 7/2/1918Birthplace: New York City Son of David Sarnoff, a pioneer in radio and television who had organized NBC in 1926, Robert W. Sarnoff was groomed to…

Robert Pinsky Biography

Robert Pinskypoet, criticBorn: 10/20/1940Birthplace: Long Branch, N.J. Innovative poet who often draws on personal experience and contemporary themes in his work. He served as Poet Laureate…

Robert Altman Biography

Robert AltmandirectorBorn: 2/20/1925Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri Film director whose sprawling, stylized films deglamorized and shattered myths surrounding history, Hollywood, and politics. His…

Robert Benton Biography

Robert Bentondirector, screenwriterBorn: 9/29/1932Birthplace: Waxahachie, Texas Academy Award-winning director and screenwriter known for his sentimental films, which include Kramer vs. Kramer (1979…

Robert Redford Biography

Robert Redfordactor, producer, directorBorn: 8/18/1937Birthplace: Santa Monica, California Academy Award-winning film actor, producer and director considered one of Hollywood's most popular and…