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Frisch, Max

(Encyclopedia) Frisch, Max, 1911–91, Swiss writer. He obtained a diploma in architecture in 1941, and his designs included the Zürich Recreation Park. After 1955 he became recognized as one of Europe…

Ben Affleck

actor, writerBorn: 8/15/1972Birthplace: Berkeley, California Oscar and Golden Globe-winning co-screenwriter and co-star of Good Will Hunting (1997) (with longtime friend Matt Damon). His acting…

Linda Fiorentino

(Clorinda Fiorentino)actressBorn: 3/9/1960Birthplace: Philadelphia Regularly cast among well-known actors, this dark, sexy leading lady proved she had what it takes in movies such as After Hours (…

The Simpsons: History

A look at the family's jump from TV to the big screen   Related Links The Simpsons Movie Quiz Simpsons Notable Celebrity Cameos The Simpsons Quiz for Beginners The…

Pius X, Saint

(Encyclopedia) Pius X, Saint, 1835–1914, pope (1903–14), an Italian named Giuseppe Sarto, b. near Treviso; successor of Leo XIII and predecessor of Benedict XV. Ordained in 1858, he became bishop of…

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Jason Lee

actorBorn: 1971Birthplace: Huntington Beach, California Lee was a champion skateboarder before turning his attention to acting. He made his first starring appearance in Mallrats (1995) and gained…

2012 Pulitzer Prize Winners

Awards ranging from journalism to drama to music Related Links Joseph Pulitzer Biography Book, Magazine, and Newspaper Awards National…

2006 Summer Extreme Games

(Los Angeles, Calif., Aug. 3–6, 2006)Skateboard: Sandro Dias (men's vert), Chris Cole (men's street), Danny Way (big air) Elissa Steamer (women's street), Cara-Beth Burnside (women's vert)Moto X:…