(Encyclopedia) Ton Duc Thang, 1888–1980, Vietnamese politician. He was an early supporter of Ho Chi Minh and was imprisoned (1929–45) by the French colonial regime. After Vietnamese independence, he…
(Encyclopedia) peach, fruit tree (Prunus persica) of the family Rosaceae (rose family) having decorative pink blossoms and a juicy, sweet drupe fruit. The peach appears to have originated in China,…
(Frances Rose)talk-show host, singer, entertainerBorn: 3/1/1917 Emmy Award-winning radio, television, and film entertainer who achieved fame as a singer and became better known as the hostess of…
(Fahrid Murray Abraham)actorBorn: 10/24/1939Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Having garnered a long list of theater credits in the '70s and early '80s, he played the part of composer Antonio…
actorBorn: 6/16/1907Birthplace: Malden, Massachusetts In a long career spanning vaudeville, television, Broadway theater, and film, he is remembered for his performance in the movie The Subject was…
actorBorn: 1/15/1958Birthplace: Otley, England This dashing blond actor made his first significant screen appearance as the photographer in The Killing Fields (1984). He rose to fame as Helena…
actressBorn: 11/19/1954Birthplace: Pasadena, California This talented actress, who has endured more than her share of uninspired roles, first came to notice for her performance as a schizophrenic…
actressBorn: 11/22/1958Birthplace: Los Angeles Film and television actress who rose from the dubious distinction of being the “Queen of Crud” to star in several successful comedies. Her films…
actor, director, producerBorn: 11/17/1944Birthplace: Neptune, New Jersey Film and television actor, director and producer who appeared in television's Taxi (1978–83) before moving to film. His…
(Leonard Frank Sly)actor, singerBorn: 11/5/1911Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio Actor and singer who starred in more than 80 Westerns, earning the moniker “King of the Cowboys.” He signed with Republic…