John G. Avildsen Career Summation Research in Progress: Oct, 2021 Occupational Inheritance: No Social Class: No Data Race/Ethnicity: Nationality: US (of Danish descent) Formal Education: Training: assistant director, Preminger First Film: Joe, 1970; aged 36 First Oscar Nomination: Rocky, 1976; aged 42 Other Nominations: Oscar Awards: Razzie Nom for The Formula Nominations Span: Breakthrough: Cult […]
Oscar Directors: Aronofsky, Darren–Background, Career, Awards
August 8, 2020 by
Black Swan was nominated for a total of five Oscar Awards; Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Cinematography and Best Film Editing. Portman won for Best Actress.
Oscar Actors: Sidney, Sylvia–Background, Career, Awards
August 7, 2020 by
Updated August 7, 2020 Sylvia Sidney Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: No Social Class: working class; father immigrant clothing salesman Race/Ethnicity/Religion: Jewish Family: parents divorced Education: No Training: Theatre Guild’s acting school Spotting: Hollywood talent agent Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: age 17 Broadway Debut: Film Debut: age 17 Breakthrough Role: City Streets; […]
Directors: Obscure–Goodwins, Leslie
August 5, 2020 by
Leslie Goodwins directed Tarnished Angel, a B-level musical scripted by Jo Pagano, based on a story by Saul Elkins.
Oscar Actors: Stanwyck, Barbara–Background, Career, Awards (Cum Advantage, 3 Emmy Awards)
August 1, 2020 by
Stanwyck made 85 films in 38 years before turning to TV, earning four Best Actress Oscar nominations.
