Research in Progress (Sep 3, 2020) Anouk Aimee Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: Nationality: French Social Class: Race/Ethnicity/Religion: Jewish (father); mother Catholic; she converted to Judaism Family: Education: Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: at 12 Broadway Debut: Film Debut: age 14 Breakthrough Role: Oscar Role: Other Noms: Other Awards: Cannes Fest, 1980 […]
Garcia, Nicole: French Actress-Turned Director (Women Make Film)
September 4, 2020 by
Nicole Garcia’s latest feature, Lovers, a romantic film noir, premiered at the 2020 Venice Film Fest.
Oscar Actors: Varsi, Diane–Background, Career, Awards
September 3, 2020 by
Diane Varsi Career, 1957-1977; died in 1992 at age 54
Oscar Directors: Coppola, Francis Ford–Background, Career, Awards
September 1, 2020 by
The Godfather Part II, which followed in 1974, became the first sequel to win the Best Picture Oscar. Highly regarded by critics, the film brought Coppola 3 more Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Picture, and made him the second director (after Billy Wilder) to be so honored three times for the same film
Oscar Directors: Curtiz, Michael–Background, Career, Awards
September 1, 2020 by
Michael Curtiz (1886 –1962) was a Hungarian-born film director, recognized as one of the most prolific and accomplished directors in history.
