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Natalie Wood
Private VenueNatalie Wood was one of the most popular and glamorous actresses of the 1950s and 60s. She starred in numerous classic films including, "Miracle on 34th St." "Rebel Without a Cause," "West Side Story," "Gypsy," "Bob & Carol & Ted … Continue reading
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Jimmy Stewart Film Icon And American Hero
ZoomJimmy Stewart was one of the greatest and most popular American actors of all time. From 1935 – 1991 he appeared in over 90 beings and television shows. His name alone drew people into theaters. Stewart's amazing range has never fully … Continue reading
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Jimmy Stewart Film Icon And American Hero
ZoomJimmy Stewart was one of the greatest and most popular American actors of all time. From 1935 – 1991 he appeared in over 90 beings and television shows. His name alone drew people into theaters. Stewart's amazing range has never fully … Continue reading
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Sidney Poitier
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldSidney Poitier is, without question, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. Additionally, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson, he was more than just … Continue reading
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Henry Fonda
ZoomHenry Fonda was one of the greatest movie actors of all time! In a career that spanned over 50 years, he appeared on Broadway 16 times and made over 100 movie and TV appearances. And so many of his films … Continue reading
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Henry Fonda
ZoomHenry Fonda was one of the greatest movie actors of all time! In a career that spanned over 50 years, he appeared on Broadway 16 times and made over 100 movie and TV appearances. And so many of his films … Continue reading
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Gregory Peck
Private VenueIf your mental picture of Gregory Peck is that of a straight-shooting, honest, compassionate, masculine but sensitive man who would always have your back and always stand up for the underdog, you'd be very close to the truth! While far … Continue reading
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Walt Disney – Animating America
Private VenueIt is no overstatement to say that Walt Disney is one of the most influential Americans of all time. His name alone has become synonymous with forms of entertainment and recreation known throughout the world. To call something "Disneyesque" or … Continue reading
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Mel Brooks
Private VenueMel Brooks wrote, directed, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer, working for the great Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading
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Steve Martin
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesA common cliché in show business is to refer to someone as "one of a kind." Often that is hyperbole. But in the case of Steve Martin, it is literally true! There is no one who has a skill set … Continue reading