Ben Raeburnpublisher Raeburn owned Horizon Press from 1953 to 1984 and published a roster of distinguished writers, including Irving Howe, Alfred Kazin, and Oriana Fallaci. He produced the…
Jason Finnmusician Drummer and singer who forms the group, The Presidents of the United States of America, along with Dave Dederer (vocals, three string guitbass) and Chris Ballew (vocals, two-string…
Elizabeth FarnsworthTV news reporter Farnsworth graduated from Middlebury College in 1965 and then earned an MA in history from Stanford University. She has written articles for Foreign Policy, World…
Robbie Robertsonsongwriter, guitaristBorn: July 5, 1943Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario Jaime Robbie Robertson, the guitarist and principal songwriter for the Band, Bob Dylan's onetime backup quintet,…
John Hollanderpoet, criticBorn: 1929Birthplace: New York City Hollander's complex works examine the relationships between poetry and music and art and literature. Known for his scholarship…
Andrew Shue
actor; soccer player
Born: 2/20/1967
Birthplace: Wilmington, Del.
A regular on the television show Melrose Place (1992–1998), Shue graduated from Dartmouth College in 1989 and spent…
Colin Firth
actorBorn: 9/10/1960Birthplace: Grayshott, Hampshire, England
Well-regarded British actor who has starred in such movies as Valmont (1989) and Apartment Zero (1988). Firth became…
Steven Seagal
actor, stunt choreographer, producerBorn: 4/10/1952Birthplace: Lansing, Michigan
While working as an English teacher and writer in Japan, Seagal studied martial arts and later…
Placido Domingooperatic tenorBorn: 1/21/1941Birthplace: Madrid, Spain Grammy Award-winning operatic tenor known for his warm voice and his roles in Italian operas. He has appeared in the…
Sir Rex HarrisonactorBorn: 3/5/1908Birthplace: Huyton, England Academy and Tony Award-winning film and stage actor known for his suave, nonchalant style. He appeared in the stage (1956–58) and film…
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