Just the mere mention of “The Fonz” triggers giggling nostalgia among all of us who watched the tremendously successful TV sitcom in the 1970s and 1980s, “Happy Days.”
Witnessing actor Henry Winkler’s breakout role as a brash, outspoken, and outlandishly funny high schooler was an unforgettable experience for most of us who are part of the Baby Boomer generation.
There’s no dispute about the award-winning achievements of American actress Laura
Dern. Since her film debut at age 11, she has been a leading lady and foremost in supporting roles her entire 58 years of life. But do you know her whole story?
Did you know that Dern’s fame is shared with a long line of distinguished people, starting with her parents, actors Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern. She’s a second-generation niece to poet, writer, and Librarian of Congress Archibald MacLeish. Her great-grandfather, George Dern, was a former governor of Utah and U.S. Secretary of War.
Adam Sandler has carved out a unique and enduring place in American comedy, transitioning from a boisterous “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) performer to a prolific film star and producer.
His career, marked by critical acclaim and box-office success, highlights a blend of broad humor and surprising dramatic depth.
Here’s a deeper look into his life and career:
The year was 1965. It was a time of the Civil Rights movement, assassinations, and Vietnam. It was also the year I graduated from college and Brooke Shields was born.
If you are reading this, you are reflecting on your age too. In my case, the 59-year-old child actress turned model and more mature movie/TV star is old enough to be my daughter!
If there ever was just one musical entertainer who epitomizes the rock and roll era of the 20th century, you could say it would be Bruce Springsteen, affectionately known to his fans and peers as “The Boss.”
As a singer, her resume’s list
of achievements in the genres
of Rock, Country, light Opera,
and Latin is unparalleled. Her
awards include:
Anybody who loves Rock music and especially admires the musicians who are aptly identified as true “Rock stars” of our generation can appreciate Jon Bon Jovi’s musical accomplishments. His name will be enshrined in the Rock and Roll and Songwriters Halls of Fame forever.
But this 62-year-old New Jersey-born singer, songwriter, guitarist, actor, entrepreneur, and activist has another title he is humbly proud to hold – hero.
After being born and raised in Hollywood, my familiarity with the movie industry is more than casual. That is why so many of my friends and colleagues from outside California frequently ask me, “So, who is your favorite movie star?’
As for the female film greats, I can name many, including stars like Shirley MacLaine, Julia Roberts, Helen Mirren – the list goes on. However, to answer their question I always get a somewhat surprising glance when I include Annette Bening as one of my all-time favorites.
Few people can light up a room by merely entering it.
One of those people is Earvin “Magic” Johnson, former All-Everything basketball legend and highly successful American businessman.
Whenever we hear the name – Kathy Bates – most of us immediately identify her with the 1990 hit film, “Misery,” Stephen King’s thriller about a psychotic woman who tortures a novelist played by actor James Caan for killing off her favorite character.
The role catapulted the now 76-year-old actress into movie star status with an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, more Oscar nominations, and a host of iconic film appearances, mostly as a supporting actor.