TAYLOR, Dean Park, a Representative from New York; born in Troy, Rensselaer County, N.Y., January 1, 1902; attended the public schools and Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y.; was graduated…
Sidney ChayefskywriterBorn: 1/29/1923Birthplace: Bronx, New York Chayefsky's first foray into Hollywood in the 1940s ended when he left in disgust after losing control of a screenplay. He made his…
Anishinabe (Ojibwa) activistBorn: Apr. 12, 1937Birthplace: Leech Lake, Minn. At an early age, Dennis Banks was removed from his home and sent to boarding schools, run by the Bureau of Indian…
ABERCROMBIE, James, a Representative from Alabama; born in Hancock County, Ga., in 1795; attended the common schools; moved to Alabama about 1812 and settled in Monroe (now Dallas) County, and…
(Eileen Evelyn Garson)actressBorn: 9/29/1904Birthplace: Manor Park, Essex, England Oscar-winning actress known for portraying strong women, Garson made her screen debut in Louis B. Mayer's Good-bye…
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For the best fiction book, the best nonfiction book, the best picture book (since 1982), and the best picture book text (since 1996); given by the Society for Children's Book Writers.…
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The 83rd Academy Award Best Director Nominees Read biographies of the Best Director nominees. Can you name what three Brad Pitt films that David Fincher has directed? What did Darren Aronofksy…