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Barlow, Joel

(Encyclopedia) Barlow, JoelBarlow, Joelbärˈlō [key], 1754–1812, American writer and diplomat, b. Redding, Conn., grad. Yale, 1778. He was one of the Connecticut Wits and a major contributor to their…

Joel McCrea

actorBorn: 11/5/1905Birthplace: South Pasadena, California After working as a stunt man in films, Joel McCrea got his first starring role in 1930's The Silver Horde. By the time the 1930s had ended…

Joel Schumacher

directorBorn: 8/29/1939Birthplace: New York City A former window dresser at Henri Bendel, Schumacher also worked as a designer for Revlon before moving into costume design and art direction,…

Joel Grey

(Joel Katz)actor, singer, dancerBorn: 4/11/1932Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio The son of renowned nightclub performer and producer Mickey Katz, Joel Grey grew up amid song, dance, and glitz. He…

Joel Coen

screenwriter, directorBorn: 11/29/1954Birthplace: St. Louis Park, Minnesota With his brother Ethan he formed Academy Award-winning filmmaking team known for their stylish, quirky films that combine…

Billy Joel

musician, singer, songwriterBorn: 5/9/1949Birthplace: Bronx, New York Musician, singer, and songwriter best known for his true-to-life lyrics, his piano playing, and his ex-wife Christie Brinkley…

Amos Joel Biography

inventorBorn: 12 March 1918Best Known as: inventor of the mobile communication system Amos Joel invented the first mobile communication system, allowing people to…

Joel Siegel Biography

film criticDied: June 29, 2007 (New York City) Best Known as: film critic Long-time film critic for ABC news with a gift for articulate movie reviews. He was…

Harris, Joel Chandler

(Encyclopedia) Harris, Joel Chandler, 1848–1908, American short-story writer and humorist, b. Eatonton, Ga., considered one of the great American regionalist writers. As an apprentice to the editor…

Stern, David Joel

(Encyclopedia) Stern, David Joel, 1942–2020, American basketball executive, b. New York City. A lawyer, he worked (1966–78) as outside counsel to the National Basketball Association (NBA) before he…