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Winslow, Edward

(Encyclopedia) Winslow, Edward, 1595–1655, one of the founders of Plymouth Colony in New England, b. England. One of the leaders of the Pilgrims who traveled to America on the Mayflower in 1620,…

Scilly Islands

(Encyclopedia) Scilly IslandsScilly Islandssĭlˈē [key], officially Isles of Scilly, archipelago and unitary authority (2001 pop. 2,153), encompassing more than 150 isles and rocky islets, off…

David Strickland Biography

David StricklandAge: 28 young actor who was best known for his role as a music critic in the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan. Died: Las Vegas, Nev., March 22, 1999Susan StrasbergS - ZPaul Stuart…

The Other Federalists

Though the Federalist Papers are well known as a primary statement of the principles and purposes of the proposed United States Constitution, there were many writers other than John Jay,…

Austen, Jane

(Encyclopedia) Austen, JaneAusten, Janeôˈstən [key], 1775–1817, English novelist. The daughter of a clergyman, she spent the first 25 years of her life at “Steventon,” her father's Hampshire vicarage…

1958 Academy Awards

The 1958 Academy Awards were presented April 6, 1959 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, Calif.Best Motion PictureAuntie Mame (Warner Bros.)Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Lawrence Weingarten,…

1959 Academy Awards

The 1959 Academy Awards were presented April 4, 1960 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, Calif.Best Motion PictureAnatomy of a Murder, Otto Preminger, producer (Columbia)Ben-Hur, Sam…

1995 Academy Awards

The 1995 Academy Awards were presented March 25, 1996 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles.Best PictureApollo 13, Brian Grazer, producer (Universal)Babe, George Miller, Doug…

Biographies: Notable Actors

Notable Actors Isabella Rossellini See also Filmmakers and Directors African-American Actors Asian American Film & Television Personalities Hispanic-American Film, Television, and…