(Encyclopedia) Grace, 1929–82, princess consort of Monaco, b. Philadelphia as Grace Patricia Kelly. She acted on stage and television in New York, and made her film debut in 1951. Cool, blonde, and…
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actressBorn: 4/3/1972Birthplace: Urbana, Illinois Actress who plays Kelly Taylor in the teen soap opera, Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000). She has also appeared in numerous television movies,…
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Born: 6/22/1922 Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Ind fashion designer known for his classic yet elegant designs favored by Nancy Reagan, Brooke Astor, and Jessye Norman. He was also an adept marketer,…
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…
(Encyclopedia) Dana, Charles AndersonDana, Charles Andersondāˈnə [key], 1819–97, American newspaper editor, b. Hinsdale, N.H. He was a member of the Brook Farm community for five years. In 1847 he…
(Eunice Quedens)actressBorn: 4/30/1908Birthplace: Mill Valley, California Best known for her portrayals of wisecracking, world-weary women, she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best…
