LINCOLN, Abraham, a Representative from Illinois and 16th President of the United States; born in Hardin County, Ky., February 12, 1809; moved with his parents to a tract on Little Pigeon…
This glossary introduces characters from the stories and legends of Egyptian Mythology. Aaru: Abode of the blessed dead. Amen (Amon, Ammdn): One of chief Theban deities; united with sun god…
playwright, actor, directorBorn: 6/25/1887Birthplace: Forestville, New York Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning playwright, actor, director and producer, known as “Mr. Broadway,” whose career…
(Taidje Khan)actorBorn: 7/11/1920Birthplace: Sakhalin, Russia Academy- and Tony Award-winning film and stage actor best known for his portrayal of the King of Siam in The King and I. He appeared…
(Richard Jenkins)actorBorn: 11/10/1925Birthplace: Pontrhydfen, Wales Tony Award-winning film and stage actor who gained fame working with the Old Vic, London's premier theater company. Burton…
actorBorn: 10/24/1947Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri Academy and Tony Award-winning film and stage actor known for his comedic and musical roles. His films include The Big Chill (1983), A Fish…
(Frederick Mclntyre Bickel)actorBorn: 8/31/1897Birthplace: Racine, Wisconsin Academy and Tony Award-winning actor who played a range of characters but shone in emotional roles. His films include…
actressBorn: 3/12/1946Birthplace: Hollywood, California Academy and Tony Award-winning actress known for her powerful voice and stage presence and for being the daughter of director Vincente…
choreographer, dancerBorn: 10/11/1918Birthplace: New York City Academy and Tony Award-winning choreographer and dancer. He was associate artistic director of the New York City Ballet (1949–59). He…
actorBorn: 2/18/1954Birthplace: Englewood, New Jersey Film and television actor first known for his role on television's Welcome Back Kotter (1975–79) and as disco king Tony Manero in the 1977…
