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Laura San Giacomo

actressBorn: 11/14/1962Birthplace: Hoboken, New Jersey After launching her acting career on the stage, San Giacomo made a remarkable film debut as the seductive Cynthia in the hit indie film sex,…

John Canfield SPENCER, Congress, NY (1788-1855)

SPENCER, John Canfield, (son of Ambrose Spencer), a Representative from New York; born in Hudson, N.Y., January 8, 1788; was graduated from Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., in 1806; studied…

Best Supporting Actress Nominees

Here are the nominees for actress in a supporting role. Last year, Jennifer Lawrence won a Best Actress Oscar for Silver Linings Playbook. This year she's nominated in the Best…

Rupert Everett

actorBorn: 5/29/1959Birthplace: Norfolk, England Well-regarded though somewhat temperamental actor who rescued himself from obscurity with the scene-stealing role of Julia Roberts's confidante in…

Words to Remember

During each election season, presidential candidates create catchy phrases that help to define their campaigns. Here’s a look at some of the more memorable ones. “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too”: In…

Caesar

(Encyclopedia) CaesarCaesarsēˈzər [key], ancient Roman patrician family of the Julian gens. There are separate articles on its two most distinguished members, Julius Caesar and Augustus. Another…

Dermot Mulroney

actor, musician, producerBorn: 10/31/1963Birthplace: Alexandria, Virginia Television and film actor who has long been lauded for his respectable performances in both independent and commercial…

André CARSON, Congress, IN (1974)

CARSON, André, (grandson of Julia Carson), Representative from Indiana; born Indianapolis, Marion County, Ind., October 16, 1974; graduated from Arsenal Technical High School, Indianapolis, Ind.; B.…

Cameron Diaz

actress, modelBorn: 8/30/1972Birthplace: San Diego, California Striking blonde actress who has parlayed a successful modeling career into big-screen success. After making the blockbuster film The…