(Encyclopedia) Cerro GordoCerro Gordosāˈrō gōrˈᵺō [key], mountain pass, E Mexico, on the road between Veracruz and Xalapa, site of a decisive battle (Apr. 17–18, 1847) of the Mexican War. General…
(Bernard Schwartz)actorBorn: 6/3/1925Birthplace: Bronx, New York In films from the 1940s, he first gained acclaim for his portrayal of the seedy and ruthless publicity agent Sidney Falco in Sweet…
(Jeanette Helen Morrison)actressBorn: 7/6/1927Birthplace: Merced, California At first cast in routine ingénue roles, Leigh became a capable leading lady, especially compelling in her performances…
actor, director, screenwriterBorn: 12/18/1917Birthplace: Cogdell, Georgia Originally a stage actor and writer, he later wrote the screenplay for and directed the film Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970…
actressBorn: 11/16/1970Birthplace: New York City Plimpton made her acting debut at age 11 in Rollover (1981). She delivered striking performances opposite Tommy Lee Jones in The River Rat (1984),…
actress, dancer, choreographerBorn: 9/6/1964Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Her career started when a Soul Train producer spotted dancing at a night club. She was later spotted in another club by…
actorBorn: 6/25/1982Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee Known for playing opposite seasoned actors, Brad Renfro's career started accidentally. While still in elementary school, Renfro was asked to…
actressBorn: 9/25/1961Birthplace: Los Angeles Film and television actress best known for her role as Amanda Woodward, landlady extraordinaire, of the hit Fox series Melrose Place (1993–1999). With…
(Encyclopedia) Shakers, popular name for members of the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, also called the Millennial Church. Members of the movement, who received their name…
