actressBorn: 8/29/1915Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden Academy Award-winning Swedish film and stage actress who often portrayed strong, sophisticated women. She won an Emmy for her portrayal of Golda…
Born: Mar. 21, 1956Norwegian runner 2-time Boston Marathon winner (1986,89); won New York City Marathon in 1989; former world record holder in the marathon.
(Encyclopedia) Bergman, IngridBergman, Ingridbûrgˈmən [key], 1915–82, Swedish actress, b. Stockholm. Specializing in portrayals of strong, dignified, and sophisticated women, Bergman was acclaimed…
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actorBorn: 8/28/1899Birthplace: Figeac, France Epitomizing the suave and sophisticated leading man, he played opposite some of Hollywood's greatest leading ladies, including Bette Davis in All This…
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