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cat's-eye

(Encyclopedia) cat's-eye, gemstone that displays a thin band of reflected light on its surface when cut as a cabochon. Its name is derived from its supposed resemblance to the eye of a cat. The…

Henry MARKELL, Congress, NY (1792-1831)

MARKELL, Henry, (son of Jacob Markell), a Representative from New York; born in Stone Arabia, Montgomery County, N.Y., February 7, 1792; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted…

Isamu Noguchi

sculptorBorn: 1904 Birthplace: Los Angeles, Calif. Born to Japanese poet Yonejiro Noguchi and American writer Leonie Gilmour, Noguchi was born in the U.S. (a Nisei), but was raised in Japan. He…

Anjelica Huston

actressBorn: 7/8/1951Birthplace: Los Angeles Academy Award-winning film and television actress best known for her role as Mae Rose in Prizzi's Honor (1985). Other film credits include Gardens of…

Entertainment Bios — T

George TakeiVivienne TamTomoyuki TanakaJessica TandyGeorgie TappsQuentin TarantinoBrandon TartikoffDerek TaylorElizabeth TaylorLili TaylorNiki TaylorJames TaylorJonathan Taylor ThomasTim…

Order of the Phoenix Does Not Disappoint

Fans dazzled by special effects by Mark Zurlo Order of the Phoenix Quizzes Order of the Phoenix: Movie Quiz Order of the Phoenix: Book Vs. Movie Quiz Order of the Phoenix:…

The 1998 Emmy Awards

50th Emmy Awards: Comedy Acting Nominees prev | lead roles | supporting roles | guest stars | next Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Michael J. FoxSpin City Kelsey GrammerFrasier John…

Mother's Day Quiz

Mother's Day Quiz Answers to the Mother's Day Trivia Quiz are below. 1. Who played Mrs. Robinson, the seductress mother who slept with the young Dustin Hoffman, in The Graduate? Faye Dunaway…

Mary Chapin Carpenter

singer, songwriterBorn: 2/21/1958Birthplace: Princeton, New Jersey Country singer and songwriter whose well-known hits include “How Do” (1989) and “ I Feel Lucky” (1993). A graduate of Brown…