Hollywood Biographies

The time has come for another editor to take over this topic...

Aug 10, 2001 -

An actor for our generation, Alan Cumming manages to make each role his own - and perfectly memorable.

Jun 3, 2001 -

Natasha Lyonne is an exciting young actress who manages to make even a dull film sparkle!

Apr 16, 2001 -

You may think only David Boreanaz and Charisma Carpenter are worth watching on the WB's "Angel" - but I think there are two more actors worth another look: Christian Kane and Andy Hallett.

Mar 11, 2001 -

A focus on two actors from the WB's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" - Nicholas Brendon and James Marsters

Feb 16, 2001 -

You knew him as Uncle Martin, The Devil, and Mr. Hand - but you also knew Ray Walston as a great character actor with a wonderful career and an engaging smile.

Feb 1, 2001 -

Sadly, one of America's great Broadway character actors has passed away at the age of 78. Jason Robards brought gruffness and strength to most of his characters, and we loved him for it.

Dec 31, 2000 -

Jimmy Stewart is one of the most popular actors of all time. And for good reason - he was an amazing talent who was also one of the most down-to-earth stars in the studio system.

Dec 21, 2000 -

He may not be a household name yet - but he will be soon enough! This is the first article in a series called "The Ones to Watch" - performers who are destined to become the next Mel or Julia.

Nov 18, 2000 -

Gwen Verdon, the biggest dancing star of Broadway's Golden Age who appeared in such musicals as "Damn Yankees," "Sweet Charity" and "Chicago," died on October 17 at the age of 75.

Oct 30, 2000 -

What's to come in the year ahead? A lot, if I have anything to say about it! Some exciting new changes are coming to S101's Hollywood Biography topic...

Oct 16, 2000 -

Can anyone hear the opening song to "The Sound of Music" and not picture Julie Andrews spinning on the mountaintop? Learn more about this complex actress who isn't all that she seems.

Sep 25, 2000 -

"The Perfect Storm" tells the story of the crew of the Andrea Gail, a ship that sunk off the coast of Newfoundland in 1991. The film stars George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg as two members of that crew.

Sep 11, 2000 -

In honor of Loretta Young, who died on August 12, 2000. She had grace and style and was loved by many.

Aug 28, 2000 -

Debbie Reynolds is exactly as you see her - sweet, sincere, generous, and talented. But she's also determined, brave, and incredibly tenacious.

Aug 14, 2000 -

Carol Burnett is one of America's most beloved television comedienne. Find out how this brilliant comic actress brought herself up from nothing to the superwoman she is today.

Jul 31, 2000 -

Bette Davis: An onscreen icon who came to, saw, and conquered Hollywood.

Jul 17, 2000 -

John Wayne - American Icon. 'Nuff said.

Jul 3, 2000 -

Barbara Stanwyck - she was no glamour queen but she was certainly one of the most prolific actresses in her time. She could hold her own again any man and never lost her feminine touch.

Jun 19, 2000 -

Who doesn't love Cary Grant? I don't know of a single person who doesn't have a favorite Cary Grant movie. And yet for all the people that love Grant, there are others who only know the gossip about this intensely private man. But there's more to him than idle gossip.

Jun 5, 2000 -

When Frances Farmer died in 1970, few people could remember anything about her except that she was committed to a mental institution for five years. But we can learn a lot from this strong brave woman and her story of survival.

May 22, 2000 -

You may have seen the movie starring John Travolta and Robert Duvall, but the movie just doesn't live up to the excellent book which chronicles the lives of the lawyers who took on big business on behalf of sick children.

May 8, 2000 -

You can't talk about early Hollywood without talking about Charlie Chaplin - he was loved, he was hated, and through it all he brought cinema to life and spoke to the common man.

Apr 24, 2000 -

James Dean only made three movies, but he made such an impact that he has become an icon for an entire generation of disenchanted teens.

Apr 10, 2000 -

Joan Crawford is a woman that forever lives in infamy - her adopted daughter Christina saw to that. But she was also a savvy brazen actress with a no-holds-barred attitude.

Mar 27, 2000 -

A short departure from our normal articles - I have a book that ever film lover needs to read. If you like knowing the Behind-The-Scenes gossip, then this book is for you! You'll never look at Oliver Stone or Quentin Tarantino the same way.

Mar 13, 2000 -

Gloria Swanson did it all, and she did it first. Long before Dietrich, Garbo and Hepburn, Gloria Swanson took the steps to become a legend while the rest were dreaming of doing the same.

Feb 28, 2000 -

Rita Hayworth was a beautiful actress and an incredible dancer, but she was also deeply troubled and followed by the private demons brought on by Alzheimer's that destroyed her career, and ultimately, her life.

Feb 14, 2000 -

Danny Kaye is one of America's most beloved performers. He charmed us onscreen in such classics as Hans Christian Andersen and The Court Jester, and delighted us as he conducted orchestras and told jokes on stage.

Jan 31, 2000 -

Vivien Leigh became America's sweetheart when she smile from the screen during "Gone With the Wind"....and while onscreen she shone with vitality and joy, offscreen she was plagued by personal demons and mental instability that eventually destroyed her.

Jan 17, 2000 -

Greta Garbo was a phenomenal actress who took Hollywood by storm when she arrived. She became a star, and her memorable line "I vant to be alone" became her legend.

Jan 3, 2000 -

Marlene Dietrich is a goddess of Hollywood. She came to this country to conquer Hollywood, and succeeded. Her face was gorgeous, her accent divine, and my oh my did she ever live!

Dec 20, 1999 -

Montgomery Clift is perhaps one of the most tragic of all of Hollywood's stories. This dynamic gifted actor had all the promise of securing himself as one of Hollywood's royals. But due to a tragic car accident, Clift's life was never the same, and ultimately ended in tragedy.

Dec 6, 1999 -

When Frank Sinatra passed, the whole country mourned the passing of this musical legend. Ol' Blue Eyes had accomplished a lot in his life, and sang his way into our hearts. His Rat Pack had more fun than anyone can imagine...

Nov 22, 1999 -

Judy Garland wowed us in "The Wizard of Oz" and went on to touch our hearts in numerous movies and television specials. Her life was both joyous and tragic and never failed to have us fall in love with her.

Nov 8, 1999 -

Humphrey Bogart could very well have been the hardest working man in show business. He diligently starred in almost twenty movies until his big break in "The Petrified Forest" in 1935. From then on he became one of Hollywood's favorite heroes.

Oct 25, 1999 -

Ava Gardner was a sultry southern belle who took Hollywood by storm in such classic as Show Boat, Mogambo and The Barefoot Contessa.

Oct 11, 1999 -

The name Howard Hughes brings lots of images to mind - long fingernails, numerous affairs, fear of germs, fantastic movies, and achievements in aerospace technology. Learn more about this fascinating figure in history.

Sep 27, 1999 -

The days of true glamour may be long-gone, but those Classic Hollywood Stars are still around - in books, film, and websites. Please join me on the quest to learn more about those wonderful leading men and ladies!

Sep 13, 1999 -