When Jenny Thompson finished her swimming career following the 2004 Olympic Games, she was the most decorated U.S. Olympian. She had earned a total of 12 medals, eight of them gold.
Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915), American founder of the Roycroft Arts and Crafts community, philosopher, lecturer, critic, publisher, novelist, essayist, and biographer wrote Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great (Vols. 1-9), a series of one hundred and eighty biographies of highly influential literary figures including Charles Dickens, George Eliot, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Jonathan Swift.
Biography. Neil Lane (born in 1960) is a renowned American jewelry designer and businessman. Neil Lane’s name has become synonymous with the Bachelor franchise, as he has designed the engagement rings given to all of the show’s female contestants on their episodes of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette since 2002.
Born in Greenup County, Kentucky, in 1906, Jesse Stuart was a prolific writer who published 2000 poems, 460 short stories, and more than 60 books. Part of the mission of the JSF is to preserve the human and literary legacy of Stuart.
Huey P. Newton. Huey P. Newton (1942-1989) founded the Afro-American Society and was a co-founder of the Black Panther Party, serving as its minister of defense during much of the 1960s. Later he turned to community service for the poor. Huey P. Newton was born Febru, in Monroe, Louisiana.
Bob Newhart (born September 5, 1929, Oak Park, Illinois, U.S.—died July 18, 2024, Los Angeles, California, U.S.) was an American comedian and actor who achieved fame as a stand-up performer and later starred in television sitcoms.
Chuck Barris was born on June 3, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Jewish parents Edith and Nathaniel Barris, a dentist. His uncle was the actor, singer, and songwriter Harry Barris. Barris attended the Drexel Institute of Technology, and graduated in 1953.
Joan Bogle Hickson, OBE (5 August 1906 – 17 October 1998) was an English actress of theatre, film and television. She was known for her role as Agatha Christie's Miss Marple in the television series Miss Marple. She also narrated a number of Miss Marple stories on audiobooks.
GEORGE IV. GEORGE IV (1762–1830; regent 1811–1821; ruled 1821–1830), one of the most controversial and loathed monarchs in British history.. Born on 12 August 1762, George Augustus Frederick, 21st Prince of Wales, was notorious as a young man for drinking, gambling, and other acts of indiscretion and his failures as a politicians and a leader began quite early in his political life.
One of India's most successful actresses, her political career was marked by allegations of self-enrichment to fund an extravagant lifestyle. As head of the AIADMK party, she was elected as.
Krakauer’s biography follows the adventurous and tragic story of Chris McCandless, a young man who abandoned his comfortable life to journey into the Alaskan wilderness. While his story ends in tragedy, McCandless’s pursuit of truth, freedom, and a life lived fully continues to inspire many to question societal norms and seek their own path.
Foo Fighters, American alternative rock band, one of the world’s most popular rock bands of the 21st century. Foo Fighters appeal to a wide audience, owing to their likable blend of heavy guitars and arena-ready anthems, which make for exciting live performances. By the early 2020s, the band had sold more than 30 million records worldwide.
Edith Wharton (born January 24, 1862, New York, New York, U.S.—died August 11, 1937, Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt, near Paris, France) was an American author best known for her stories and novels about the upper-class society into which she was born.
Elvis Presley came from very humble beginnings and grew up to become one of the biggest names in rock ’n’ roll—commonly referred to as “The King” of the genre. By the mid-1950s, he appeared.
Keeley Hawes's childhood. The 46-year-old star was born and raised in London and found a love of acting early, enrolling in the famed Sylvia Young Theatre School.
Osher Günsberg is one of Australia’s most recognisable media personalities and has been a guest in the living rooms of Australians for nearly two decades. From his work on Channel [V] in the early 2000s to seven seasons on Australian Idol, Osher was the first Australian to host live network prime time TV in the USA on Live To Dance (CBS).
Pash was born as Avtar Singh Sandhu in 1950 in a small village called Talwandi Salem in Jalandhar district of Punjab, in a middle-class farmers family. His father Sohan Singh Sandhu was a soldier in the Indian army who also composed poetry as a hobby.
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler, speaks on primary election day 2022 about his bid to be attorney general. In many ways, his retirement from Congress will be a changing of the guard as the House.
SMA Gates Life as A child: Julius William Gates was born 14 June 1941 in the Piedmond region ofNorth Carolina. He was the sixth child ofnine children. He spent a lot oftime doing back breaking work to maintain the family farm. As a little boy he enjoyed riding the back ofthe pickup truck out to the farm. He enjoyed watching the animals eat and.
Harriet Tubman has been known by many names—Araminta, Moses, conductor, daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt. On the bicentennial of her birth, we look beyond these names to capture not only Harriet Tubman the icon, but Harriet the woman, and Harriet’s legacy of care, activism, and bravery that influenced Black women across time.
Leyna Nguyen is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist who, after 26 years of covering hard news, stepped away from the anchor desk to focus on family, philanthropy, and fun.
Biography. Osamu Dazai was born Tsushima Shuji in Kanagi in Aomori Prefecture in 1909. His father was the major landowner. Dazai was one of eleven children. As his mother was too weak to look after all her children, he lived with an aunt. He started writing early and, in 1943, went to Tokyo University to study French literature.
Dana Weiss is one of Israel’s most trusted and decorated journalists, serving as Channel 2's Chief Political Analyst and host of the "Saturday Evening News with Dana Weiss", Israel's most watched news program. Weiss first joined Channel 2 in 1993 as the Legal Affairs Correspondent and has since covered eight national election campaigns.
In the years that followed, he began to develop his famous Essais (Essays). First published in 1580, the book covers a wide range of topics in Michel de Montaigne’s famous essay format. Many of the works included in the book date from between 1570 and 1580, with later editions containing writings by Montaigne up until 1592 with his death.
Shoichiro Toyoda was Toyota's president from 1982 to 1992. He drove Toyota's expansion into North America through two decisive moves: launching the company's first independent manufacturing plant in Kentucky and forging the NUMMI partnership with General Motors in California.
Kelly Ripa is the co-host of ABC's morning talk show 'Live with Kelly & Ryan.' Before becoming a talk show host, she appeared on the ABC daytime drama 'All My Children.' Learn more on Biography.com.
JM Barrie, author of Peter Pan, has made the ticking of an alarm clock, a medley of pirates, fairies, Lost Boys and an alligator not just myth and legend, but a traditional story known by every household across the globe.
Short Biography. Danny Thomas (born Amos Muzyad Yakhoob Kairouz; January 6, 1912 – February 6, 1991) was an American nightclub comedian and television and film actor and producer, whose career spanned five decades. Thomas was best known for starring in the television sitcom Make Room for Daddy (also known as The Danny Thomas Show).
Jim Harrison was an American novelist and poet known for his lyrical treatment of the human struggle between nature and domesticity. Arguably his most famous work was Legends of the Fall (1979; films 1990 and 1994), a collection of three novellas about a Montana rancher and his three sons, the.
I come from a traditional family with a mother, father, one brother, and two sisters. Taking those characteristics into account, I would say that I am a privileged member of society, and being privileged has been part of my culture. In addition, the largest influences on my life and worldview were my family, school, church, and the area I grew up.
Brutus, Dennis Vincent Biography. Colony of Southern Rhodesia Birth date: 1924-11-28 Birth location: Salisbury, Zimbabwe Death date: 2009-12-26 Dennis Brutus, born.
1.5K. Whitney Rydbeck was a film and television actor with a penchant for physical comedy, perhaps best known for portraying one of the original crash test dummies in a classic 1980s public safety.
Jasper Johns is a highly influential American artist known for his significant contributions to postwar art movements such as abstract expressionism, Neo-Dada, and pop art. His iconic works often feature symbols such as flags, maps, targets, letters, and numbers, challenging conventional ideas of representation.
Guide to the careers and achievements of major Australian cricketers. Provides 646 short biographies of all male cricketers who have represented Australia in Tests and Limited Overs.
Behe, M.J. 2001. Reply to My Critics: A Response to Reviews of Darwin’s Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution, Biology and Philoso-709. Behe, M.J. 2000.
Antonio López de Santa Anna was a soldier, politician, and caudillo who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of Mexican history during the 19th century. Image: An early 1850s image of Santa Anna.
Adam Rubin is a #1 New York Times best selling author of children's books. [1] Many of his stories feature animals or food [ 2 ] and several contain interactive elements. [ 3 ] His books have sold over one million copies. [ 4 ].
PATEL, SARDAR VALLABHBHAIPATEL, SARDAR VALLABHBHAI (1875–1950), Indian nationalist leader. Along with Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was one of the three foremost leaders of modern India, who inspired and awakened the nation during its arduous freedom struggle and in the precarious early years of independence.
Author of critically acclaimed "Pursuit of Happyness", Entrepreneur, Single Parent, Speaker and Philanthropist. PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS Chris’ autobiography, "Pursuit of Happyness" inspired the critically acclaimed, iconic film starring Will Smith.
Joseph Lumpkin has a long and varied background in research and writing. Over years of study and research he has written over 25 books on the subjects of theology, religion, church history, the Lost Books of the Bible, and Amateur Radio.
US(561).799.9337email:info@greggbraden.com Gregg Braden is a five-time New York Times best-selling author, scientist, international educator and renowned as a pioneer in the emerging paradigm based in science, social policy and human potential. From 1979 to 1991 Gregg worked as a problem solver during times of crisis for Fortune 500 companies, including Cisco Systems, where he became the first.
Angel Brinks is a famous television personality, popular fashion designer, businesswoman, boutique owner, and social media celebrity from America. Angel Brinks also works as a co-founder and CEO of Angel Brinks company. Her fame rose more when she appeared in the show ‘Basketball Wives LA’.
Leonardo DiCaprio, often hailed as a genius and a madman by his fellow actors, is known for his penchant for complex and contradictory roles. Born on Novem, in Los Angeles, DiCaprio's father had Italian and German roots, while his mother hailed from West Germany.
James Brendan Patterson was born in Newburgh, New York on Ma, to Charles and Isabelle Patterson. Charles was an insurance broker while Isabelle was a schoolteacher. When James was quite young, the entire family moved to Boston, where James lived with his parents, three younger sisters, and his grandmother in a poor household.
Reese Witherspoon (also known as Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon, born Ma) is an American actress and film producer. She lived in Wiesbaden, Germany for four years when her father worked for the U.S. military.
Dale Robertson was an American actor renowned for his roles in Western films and television series during the 1950s and 1960s. He gained prominence by portraying Jim Hardie in the television series “Tales of Wells Fargo” and as Ben Calhoun in “Iron Horse.”.
Bing Crosby was one of the most famous American entertainers. Explore this biography to learn more about his childhood, life, works, achievements & timeline.
Teodoro Andal Agoncillo (November 9, 1912 January 14, 1985) was a prominent 20thcentury Filipino historian. He and his contemporary Renato Constantino were among the first Filipino historians renowned for promoting a distinctly nationalist point of view of Filipino history (nationalist historiogr.
Eugenia Collier’s story “Marigolds” won the Gwendolyn Brooks Prize for Fiction in 1969. She is the author of Breeder and Other Stories and the novels Beyond the Crossroad and The Day the Gods Wept, and with Richard Long she co-edited the anthology Afro-American Writing: An Anthology of Prose and Poetry. She was born in Baltimore in 1928.
Canada's Mass Start Champion Raised in Gloucester, Canada, Ivanie Blondin began her skating journey with short track. After failing to qualify for the 2010 Olympics, she considered leaving the sport.