William Hurt, the versatile Oscar winner who dominated a decade as few other actors have done with his turns in the 1980s classics Body Heat, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Children of a Lesser God and Broadcast News, has died. He was 71.
Oscar Actors: Hurt, William Hurt–Oscar Winner (“Kiss of the Spider Woman”) Multiple Nominee, Dies at 71
March 13, 2022 by
Oscar Actors: Streep, Meryl–Worst Films, as Ranked by Critics (RottenTomatoes)
March 11, 2022 by
All of Meryl Streep’s movies, ranked by Critics Meryl Streep is an Oscar-winning actress. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment; 20th Century Fox; Universal Pictures Meryl Streep is best known for such diverse films as Sophie’s Choice, The Devil Wears Prada, and Mamma Mia. According to critics, her lowest-rated films are Lions for Lambs and Evening. Streep’s […]
Death in Hollywood: Mineo, Sal–Murdered (LGBTQ, Gay)
March 10, 2022 by
Lionel Ray Williams, a pizza delivery man with criminal record, was convicted and sentenced in March 1979 to 57 years in prison for killing Mineo and for committing ten robberies.
Oscar Actors: Mineo, Sal–Background, Career, Awards (Queer Actor)
March 10, 2022 by
Mineo’s performance in Rebel Without Cause earned him his first Best Supporting Actor nod. At age 17, he became the fifth-youngest nominee in the category.
Oscar Actors: Pugh, Florence–Background, Career, Awards
March 8, 2022 by
March 8, 2022 Florence Pugh Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: Yes; mother dancer Nationality: UK, Oxford Social Class: middle; mother, dancer; father restauranteur Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: Education: privately educated at Wychwood School and St Edward’s School, Oxford, but schools didn’t support acting ambitions. Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Film Debut: Falling, […]
