Burt Lancasteractor, directorBorn: 11/2/1913Birthplace: New York City Academy Award-winning actor and director who parlayed an imposing presence into an impressive range of Hollywood roles. His…
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Frances Foster stage actress and director, film actress Foster was a founding member of the Negro Ensemble Company and appeared in more than 25 of its productions. Her theater credits…
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Francisco Rabal (Paco Rabal) film and stage actorBorn: 3/8/1926Birthplace: Águilas, Murcia Spain popular Spanish film and stage actor who won the Best Actor award at the 1984 Cannes Film…
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