Movie Stars: Driscoll, Bobby, Child Actor (“The Window”)

Bobby Driscoll received Juvenile Oscar from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the 22nd Oscars presentation in 1950. 

Oscar Actors: Lewis, Juliette–Background, Career, Awards (Cum Advantage; Emmy Nom)

Updated April 23, 2022 Juliette Lewis Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: Yes; father, actor Geoffrey Lewis, mother graphic designer. Social Class: Middle Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: Education: Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: child actor Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Film Debut: My Stepmother Is an Alien, 1988, aged 15 Breakthrough Role: Cape Fear, 1991; aged 18 Oscar […]

1 Levy: Festival Juror

My Life as Film Festival Juror, 1987-Present Representing the contingency of U.S. critics, I am serving on the jury of the 75th milestone edition of the Cannes Film Fest, May 17-28. This would be my fifth service on the jury (Fipresci) of this prestigious venue; previously, I had also served on the jury of its […]

Movie Stars: Mayo, Virginia (1920-2005), Prolific Actress in Mostly B-Movies (Best Years of Our Lives, White Heat)

Virginia Mayo: Reliable, Beautiful Movie Star

Death in Hollywood: Hunter, Jeffrey, 42 (On Set Injury, Concussion)

He fell, knocked over a planter, and struck his head on the banister, fracturing his skull. He was found unconscious by Frank Bellow, an actor and friend of Hunter’s, who came for a visit, and taken to Valley Presbyterian Hospital, where he underwent brain surgery. He died at about 9:30 the next morning at age 42.