People And Biographies

Woody Allen, born in 1935, American motion-picture director, actor, and writer, many of whose films are humorous depictions of neurotic characters preoccupied with love and death. Allen frequently stars in his own movies.
He was born Allen Stewart Konigsberg in Brooklyn, New York. At the age of 15, using the name Woody Allen, he began [...]

Steve Martin, born in 1945, American comedian and writer, who emerged as a motion-picture actor of exceptional talent and range. Martin was born in Waco, Texas, and educated at Long Beach College and the University of California at Los Angeles. He won an Emmy Award for his writing for the “Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” in [...]

Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999), American motion-picture director, many of whose films explore the dark side of human nature. Kubrick, who made 13 feature films over his nearly 50-year career, is considered one of the great directors of the 20th century.

Kubrick was born in the Bronx, New York. He became interested in photography in high [...]

Elizabeth Taylor, born in 1932, American actor, an internationally celebrated and award-winning performer.
Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor was born in London, England, of American parents. She returned to the United States in 1939. Taylor was noticed by talent scouts at the age of ten and made her motion-picture debut the same year in There’s One Born [...]

Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003), American actor, winner of four Academy Awards for best actress, noted for her unique combination of timeless beauty, wit, and fiery passion. Hepburn had a rich stage and screen career that lasted more than 60 years.
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Hepburn became fascinated with acting at an early age. She appeared in [...]

Humphrey Bogart (1899-1957), American motion-picture actor, who achieved great success in gangster and tough-guy roles. Born in New York City, Humphrey DeForest Bogart began his acting career performing on the New York stage, including appearances in Meet the Wife (1923), Cradle Snatchers (1925), and Saturday’s Children (1928). His first notable success in film was in [...]

Lucille Ball (1911-1989), American motion-picture and television actor and comedian, famous for portraying the character Lucy Ricardo in the popular television program “I Love Lucy” (1951-1957). Born Lucille Desiree Ball in Jamestown, New York, she began acting at the age of 15. After moving to Hollywood, California, in 1933, she appeared in dozens of motion [...]

Greta Garbo (1905-1990), Swedish-American motion-picture actor, noted for her beauty and her reticence, who became a virtual recluse while still at the height of her popularity. Born Greta Gustaffson in Stockholm, she was educated at the Royal Dramatic Theater’s school of acting. Following her discovery by director Mauritz Stiller and her successful debut performance as [...]

Jodie Foster, born in 1962, American motion-picture actor, director, and Academy Award winner, who began her career as a child actor. Born Alicia Christian Foster in Los Angeles, California, she was educated at Yale University, graduating in 1985. After appearing in a number of television commercials, Foster was cast in an episode of the television [...]