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Al Jolson

(Asa Yoelson)entertainerBorn: 5/26/1886Birthplace: Lithuania Entertainer who performed in theater, films, circuses, minstrel shows, and vaudeville. He was known for his sentimental performances…

The Oscars 2012

RELATED LINKS The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesOscar 2012 Official SitePast Academy Award WinnersMovie TimelineMovie Awards Find everything you need to know about…

The Academy Awards

Find everything you need to know about the 86th Academy Awards. Read biographies of the nominees as well as past hosts of the show. Check out Oscar trivia, quizzes and features while you…

Business, Philanthropy, and Labor

John Davison Rockefeller Biographies by CategoryArts and Entertainment Business, Philanthropy, and Labor Business, Philanthropy, and Labor Politics and Government Science and…

Michael Eisner

entertainment executiveBorn: 1942Birthplace: Mt. Kisco, N.Y. Having served in a variety of positions at NBC and CBS and as president of Paramount Pictures while at ABC, he became chairman and CEO…

Johnny Carson

television entertainerBorn: 10/23/1925Birthplace: Corning, Iowa Emmy Award-winning television entertainer famous for his 30-year stint as host of The Tonight Show (1962–92), television's most…

The Academy Awards

Find everything you need to know about the 87th Academy Awards. Read biographies of the nominees as well as past hosts of the show. Check out Oscar trivia, quizzes and features while you…

Leonard Maltin

film critic and historianBorn: 12/18/1950Birthplace: New York City At the tender age of fifteen, Maltin embarked on his life's work by founding and editing Film Fan Monthly . In addition to writing…

Oscar Trivia

          Test your Oscar knowledge with our quizzes. Learn more about the history of the Academy Awards with our trivia and features. And the Answer Is...   Oscar Trivia Read up on some…