journalist, novelistBorn: 1926 Journalist and popular novelist who became a celebrity in his own right, known for hobnobbing in Hollywood. His best-selling works of fiction were made into…
actress, comedianBorn: 3/21/1962Birthplace: Commack, Long Island, New York Loquacious television, film and stage actress best known for her highly praised Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996–2002). She…
FREEMAN, James Crawford, a Representative from Georgia; born in Clinton (later Gray), Jones County, Ga., April 1, 1820; attended the common schools; engaged in agricultural pursuits; moved to…
talk-show host, entertainerBorn: 11/19/1936Birthplace: Gibbon, Nebraska Cavett began his career as a writer for Jack Paar, Merv Griffin,Jerry Lewis, and Johnny Carson. His series of talk-shows…
comedianDied: June 22, 2008Best Known as: American comedian and actor Deathplace: Santa Monica, California George Carlin was an actor and comedian, who started…
(Antonio Quiñones)actorBorn: 4/21/1915Birthplace: Chihuahua, Mexico This Irish-Mexican actor first appeared on film in 1936. After a long succession of bit parts, he won two Oscars (Viva Zapata!…
HINSON, Jon Clifton, a Representative from Mississippi; born in Tylertown, Walthall County, Miss., March 16, 1942; attended the Walthall County public schools; B.A., University of Mississippi…
