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 […]
Oscar Actors: Adjani, Isabelle (Nominee)–Background, Career, Awards (Cum Advantage, Cesar Awards)
September 4, 2020 by
Isabelle Adjani, French film actress, is the only actress or actor in history to win five César Awards (French Oscars).
Oscar Actors: Varsi, Diane–Background, Career, Awards
September 3, 2020 by
Diane Varsi Career, 1957-1977; died in 1992 at age 54
Oscar Directors: Gilroy, Tony–Background, Career, Awards
September 3, 2020 by
Tony Gilroy Career Summation Occupational Inheritance: Yes; father is Frank Gilroy; brother Dan Gilroy Social Class: upper middle; father, playwright; mother sculptor Race/Ethnicity: White Nationality: US Formal Education: Boston University, 2 yrs; dropped out Training: screenwriter of Bourne franchise First Film: First Oscar Nomination: Michael Clayton, 2007; 41 Other Nominations: Screenplay Oscar Awards: Nominations Span: […]
Oscar Speeches: Douglas, Melvyn
September 2, 2020 by
When asked, “Will you be going to the Academy A ward ceremonies next week?” he answered: “No. It has been said an actor has no chance against a child or an animal. Justin Henry’s up for Kramer vs. Kramer and Mickey Rooney’s up for The Black Stallion.”
