Florence Lawrence Biography
Today, it’s common to see actors hounded by the press, appearing on talk shows to promote their films, and striding down the red carpet at movie premieres. But in the early days of cinema, none of that existed. Before Hollywood rose to prominence and films…
Robin Williams Biography
It has been a decade since Robin Williams passed away, and I still remember the day he died. I was working in an open floor plan office and as I walked towards my desk, the person sitting across from me said, “Robin Williams died.” Without…
Bob Newhart Biography
Born George Robert Newhart September 5, 1929, in Oak Park, Illinois. His father was also named George, which is why he started going by the name Bob. After completing college and earning a degree in business, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he…
Ray Harryhausen Biography
Ray Harryhausen’s impressive and groundbreaking work includes such iconic films as Jason and the Argonauts (1963), One Million Years B.C. (1966), and The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973). His innovative stop-motion animation techniques have inspired generations of filmmakers, and his influence on cinema can still…
Shelley Duvall Biography
Most well-known for the role of Wendey in the Stanly Kubrick classic, The Shining. Shelley Duvall went from working at a retail store to starring in multiple films over multiple decades. Her wide eyes and expressive face have made an immense impact on the silver…
Roger Corman Biography
One week, I was enjoying the cult classic Forbidden World (1982), and the next, Roger Corman passes away. As a filmmaker, he gave audiences a mix of the best and worst b-horror and sci-fi movies to grace the silver screen. Corman helped turn out such…
Louis Gossett Jr. Biography
He always seemed like he was enjoying himself with his performances. There was a bit of levity. Yes, he played series roles, but as an observer, it’s nice to see an actor that doesn’t view the job as a burden, instead viewing it as a…
Richard Lewis Biography
For me, it was his standup comedy that got my attention, while for others, it might have been his film and television performances. Nowadays, he’s best known for playing a comedic version of himself on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Richard Philip Lewis was born on June…
