October 26, 2020 Alec Guinness Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: Nationality: UK Social Class: Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: Education: Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Film Debut: Breakthrough Role: Gap between First Film and First Nom: Oscar Role: Bridge on the River Kwai, 1957; aged 43 Other Noms: Other Awards: Frequent Collaborator: 6 […]

October 26, 2020 Yul Brynner Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: Nationality: Russian; lived in Paris Social Class: Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: Education: Training: circus acrobat Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: 1941; aged 21 Film Debut: Port of New York, 1949; aged 29 Breakthrough Role: Oscar Role: Other Noms: Other Awards: Frequent Collaborator: Screen […]

Ernest Borgnine (born Ermes Effron Borgnino; January 24, 1917–July 8, 2012) was an American actor whose career spanned over six decades. He was noted for his gruff but calm voice and gap-toothed Cheshire Cat grin.[1] A popular performer, he also appeared as a guest on numerous talk shows and as a panelist on several game […]

Marlon Brando Jr. (April 3, 1924–July 1, 2004) was an American actor and film director with a career spanning 60 years, during which he won the Oscar for Best Actor twice. He is well-regarded for his cultural influence on 20th-century film.[4] Brando was also an activist for many causes, notably the civil rights movement and […]

October 25, 2020 Bing Crosby Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: Social Class: Nationality: Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: Education: Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Film Debut: Breakthrough Role: Oscar Role: Other Noms: Other Awards: Frequent Collaborator: Screen Image: character actor Last Film: Career Output: Film Career Span: Marriage: Politics: Death:   Harry Lillis […]