Movie Stars: Reed, Oliver–Background, Career, Awards

Robert Oliver Reed (February 13, 1938–May 2, 1999) was an English actor known for his upper-middle class, macho image and “hellraiser” lifestyle. Notable films include The Trap (1966), playing Bill Sikes in the Best Picture Oscar winner Oliver! (1968), Women in Love (1969), Hannibal Brooks (1969), The Devils (1971), Athos in The Three Musketeers (1973) […]

Oscar Actors: Locke, Sondra–Background, Career, Awards

Research in Progress: Oct 16, 2021 Sondra Locke Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: No Social Class: father military, mother factory worker Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: father died before she was born Education: Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Film Debut: Breakthrough Role: The Heart Is Lonely Hunter, 1968; aged 24 Oscar Role: The […]

Oscar Directors: August, Bille–Background, Career, Award

Research in Progress: Oct 13, 2020 Bille August Career Summation Occupational Inheritance: Nationality: Denmark Social Class: Race/Ethnicity: Family: Formal Education: Training: National Film School of Denmark; he began career as cinematographer. First Film: My Life, 1978; aged 30 Breakthrough: First Oscar Nomination: Gap between First Film and First Nom: Other Oscars: Other Oscar Nominations: Oscar […]

Oscar Directors: Bunuel, Luis–Background, Career, Awards

Research in Progress: Oct 24, 2021 Luis Bunuel Career Summation Occupational Inheritance: Nationality: Social Class: Race/Ethnicity: Family: Formal Education: Training: First Film: Breakthrough: First Oscar Nomination: Gap between First Film and First Nom: Other Oscars: Other Oscar Nominations: Oscar Awards: Nominations Span: Genre (specialties): Collaborators: Last Film: Contract: Career Length: Career Output: Marriage: Politics: Death: […]

Movie Stars: Actresses with Indelible Impact on Me–Francoise Arnoul

Actresses with Indelible Impact on Me–Francoise Arnoul