(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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
inventorBorn: 12 March 1918Best Known as: inventor of the mobile communication system Amos Joel invented the first mobile communication system, allowing people to…
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…
(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…
(Encyclopedia) Poinsett, Joel RobertsPoinsett, Joel Robertspoinˈsĕt [key], 1779–1851, American diplomat and politician, b. Charleston, S.C. In 1810 he was sent as a special commissioner to South…
