(Encyclopedia) Schmeling, Max (Maximilian Schmeling), 1905–2005, German boxer. He debuted as a professional fighter in 1924 and came to the United States in 1928. Two years later the methodical…
(Encyclopedia) Scheler, MaxScheler, Maxmäks shāˈlər [key], 1874–1928, German philosopher. He taught at the universities of Jena (1901–7) and Munich (1907–10), where he was influenced by Franz…
(Encyclopedia) Reger, MaxReger, Maxmäks rāˈgər [key], 1873–1916, German composer; he studied with Hugo Riemann in Wiesbaden. Through his sensitive interpretations of Mozart and Bach he won acclaim as…
(Encyclopedia) Reinhardt, Max, 1873–1943, Austrian theatrical producer and director, originally named Max Goldmann. After acting under Otto Brahm at the Deutsches Theater in Berlin, he managed (1902–…
(Encyclopedia) Slevogt, MaxSlevogt, Maxmäks slāˈfôkht [key], 1868–1932, German painter. Slevogt, together with Max Liebermann and Lovis Corinth, was among the principal exponents of German…
(Encyclopedia) Roach, Max (Maxwell Lemuel Roach), 1924–2007, African-American jazz drummer, b. Newland, N.C. Raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was playing jazz in Harlem clubs by 1943. Roach had an…
actor, director, producerBorn: 1/3/1956Birthplace: Peekskill, New York Academy Award-winning actor, director and producer who first appeared in Australian cult films, including Mad Max (1979) and…
BURNS, Max, a Representative from Georgia; born in Millen, Jenkins County, Ga., on November 8, 1948; B.A., Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga., 1973; M.B.A, Georgia State University…
(Annie Mae Bullock)rhythm and blues singerBorn: 11/26/1939Birthplace: Nutbush Borough, Tennessee Grammy Award-winning rhythm and blues singer known for her powerful vocals and her athletic dancing…
