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Arlene Francis

Name at birth: Arlene Francis KazanjianOnce called "the first lady of television" by Newsweek magazine, Arlene Francis is best remembered as a longtime panelist on the highbrow game show What's My…

HENRY, William, Congress, PA (1729-1786)

HENRY, William, a Delegate from Pennsylvania; born near Downington, Chester County, Pa., May 19, 1729; attended the common schools; worked as a gunsmith; justice of the court of common pleas of…

Seán O’Malley

Name at birth: Patrick O'MalleySean O'Malley is the archibishop of Boston who is known for his work with poor minority congregations, his handling of the church sex scandals of the 2000s, and for the…

DUER, William, Congress, NY (1747-1799)

DUER, William, (grandfather of William Duer [1805-1879]), a Delegate from New York; born in Devonshire, England, March 18, 1747; completed preparatory studies and attended Eton College (England…

Anthony Hopkins

An enduring star of stage and screen, Anthony Hopkins remains best known as the creepy and manipulative serial killer Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs. Anthony Hopkins attended the Welsh…

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