(Encyclopedia) McDonagh, MartinMcDonagh, Martinməkdŭnˈə [key], 1970–, Anglo-Irish playwright, b. London to Irish parents. During summer visits he became acquainted with W Ireland, and without any…
(Encyclopedia) Brooks, Mel, 1927–, American film director, writer, actor, and producer, b. Brooklyn, NY as Melvin Kaminsky. His earliest work was in television, notably as a gag writer for Sid Caesar…
The 2009 Academy Awards were presented on March 7, 2010, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold.
Best Picture
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Record of the Year“What a Fool Believes,” Doobie BrothersAlbum of the Year52nd Street, Billy Joel (Columbia)Song of the Year“What a Fool Believes,” Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald,…
Carl PerkinsAge: 65 songwriter and singer who influenced rock 'n' roll in its early days by writing such hits as “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby.” Perkins was…
Robert PilatusAge: 32 Pilatus and his partner Fabrice Morvan of the German pop duo Milli Vanilli, shocked the music world back in 1990 when they confessed to lip-synching the songs on an…
Dean CainactorBorn: 7/31/1966Birthplace: Mt. Clemens, Michigan Actor who played Superman/Clark Kent in the popular TV series Lois & Clark: The Adventures of Superman (1993–97). Though his…
