The four most durable female stars in American film history are…….
TV 2020: Shira Haas, Unorthodox (Netflix)
May 15, 2021 by
It’s a role that lets Haas play her rich character as two different women, one a source of sympathy and concern, the other a beacon of hope and inspiration.
Oscar Actors: Young, Loretta–Background, Career, Awards (Cum Advantage, Emmy)
May 14, 2021 by
Loretta Young Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: Nationality: Social Class: Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: parents separated when she was 2 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: 1917-1953; 36 years […]
Norman Lloyd: Star of Hitchcock’s ‘Saboteur’ and ‘St. Elsewhere,’ Dies at 106
May 12, 2021 by
Lloyd portrayed the villain who plummets from the Statue of Liberty at the climax of Hitchcock’s Saboteur (1942) and appeared as the crusty Dr. Daniel Auschlander on NBC’s acclaimed 1980s hospital drama St. Elsewhere.
Death in Hollywood: McNamara, Maggie (Oscar Nominee)–Suicide
May 10, 2021 by
On February 18, 1978, McNamara was found dead on the couch of her apartment in New York City. She had taken a deliberate overdose of sleeping pills and tranquilizers and left a suicide note on her piano.
