Born: May 3, 1965Birthplace: Barranquilla, ColombiaBest Known as: The tough judge on Project Runway Nina Garcia was Fashion Director of Elle magazine from 2000 to…
Irish authorBorn: 1962Best Known as: award-winning Irish author who wrote The Gathering Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland Anne Enright won the Man Booker Prize…
(Encyclopedia) Bosse, AbrahamBosse, Abrahamäbrä-ämˈ bôs [key], 1602–76, French engraver and painter. He studied art in Paris and became a teacher of perspective in the Académie royale. A prolific and…
(Encyclopedia) Grappelli, Stéphane, 1908–97, French jazz violinist, b. Paris. Trained at the Paris Conservatory as a classical violinist, he became enamored of American jazz and devoted himself to…
director, screenwriterBorn: 3/16/1940Birthplace: Parma, Italy Known for his strong visual style, he established himself at the age of 24 with the political drama Before the Revolution (1964). He…
actressBorn: 2/18/1960Birthplace: Milan, Italy This beautiful, sensual actress appeared on British stage and television before embarking on a film career. She first gained notice for her…
French soldierDied: Oct. 13, 2007 (Paris, France) Best Known as: French soldier and mercenary Legendary French soldier involved in coups and mercenary activities…
