The True Godfather Robert De Niro and Al Pacino are American acting legends and icons. Most actors could only hope for a tenth of their movie successes. Both De Niro and Pacino have been acting in blockbuster movies since the 1970s. They both got their first taste of success in Martin Scorsese’s “Godfather” films. Over the next five decades both men have acted in over 110 movies.
2- Created his first comic strip Li'l Folks. • 1- Schulz was famous across the world. 2- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, was created in 1967. • 1- Peanuts became one of the world’s most successful strips. 2- on February 12, Schulz died at his home in Santa Rosa, California, from colon cancer.
By 1954 Elvis had 600 orders for his music (Watson 29.) He began to be on 200 radio stations in 13 states (Watson 32.) In 1955 Elvis got a real manager named Neal (Watson 34.) 1 year later he recorded his first session with Neal, and then he was the #1 billboard for 8 weeks (Watson 39,40) He sold 10 million copies then headed to hollywood (Watson 48,50.) Everything in his life was going great so he decided he would join the army in 1958 (“Elvis.”) Elvis served in germany for 2 years and six months in texas (“Elvis.”) In germany Elvis started a relationship that lasted (“Elvis.”)Elvis has 40 gold records, He became the KING OF ROCK AND ROLL!
The 1980’s began his highly successful television series “The Cosby Show.” During this time, he also wrote several books, including the very funny Fatherhood. In the 1990’s, he started another television series, “Cosby” which lasted a few years. He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1992. Then, a sad time occurred in his life in 1997 when his son was shot and murdered in a bungled robbery. Bill Cosby has received many awards.
Jordan has had a long relationship with Gatorade, appearing in over 20 commercials for the company since 1991 (Wikipedia 1, 10). In addition, he was instrumental in popularizing the NBA or the National Basketball Association around the world in the 1980’s and 1990’s (Jordan 1). Michael Jordan was the most clutch player in the history of the NBA. Michael Jordan was born to James R. Jordan, Sr. and Deloris Jordan in Brooklyn, New York on February 17, 1963. His family moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, when he was only seven years old.
1. Marcus Grant 2/17/14 CRJS 491 “Race, Incarceration, and American Values “ After reading this book I can say that Glenn Loury made great points. But who is Glenn Loury? He is a professor in the Department of Economics at Brown University, and has long been one of the nation's most outspoken Black intellectuals. For many years he was a leading conservative voice on topics like affirmative action, and whenever he focuses on a policy issue affecting the Black community, people pay attention.
These were the building blocks in the development of jazz, gospel and blues, which continued to evolve into to Rock ‘n Roll, R&B, Hip Hop and Rap; all quintessentially American forms of music. African Americans have greatly influenced other aspects of the entertainment industry as well including some of the most acclaimed comedians, actors and artists. Some important milestones include the success of early television shows, like “Sanford and Son” and “The Jefferson’s” which first aired in 1975 and ran for 10 years becoming one of television’s longest running and most watch shows. In 1976 Alex Haley receives a Pulitzer Prize for his novel “Roots”. In 1979 “Rapper’s
Lastname, First Teacher Class Date Chuck Norris, author Chuck Norris is one of the most popular actors in the world. Chuck Norris has starred in more than 20 major motion pictures, a television series “Walker, Texas Ranger which ran eight full seasons, seen in more than 80 countries worldwide, ranking as one of the top U.S. shows in both sales and audience. (Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia) As a New York Times best-selling author, Chuck Norris also has penned books of fiction, autobiography, and is a columnist with the popular Internet column WorldNetDaily.com. Norris’ commentaries have become so widely read that he was signed recently by Los Angeles-based Creators Syndicate to market his column to newspapers across the country. Born March 10, 1940 in Ryan, Oklahoma as Carlos Ray Norris to parents Wilma and Ray Norris.
INTRODUCTION Mitch Albom is an internationally acclaimed author; many of his pieces made the New York Times Best Sellers list. He is also a screen playwright, a television broadcaster, a musician/lyricist, and a journalist. He had gained recognition nationally during his time as a sports columnist but some would say he is mostly known for his inspirational themes in his books such as Have A Little Faith and The Five People You Meet in Heaven. Mitch Albom was born on May 23rd, 1958 in a little town that goes by the name of Passaic in the state of New Jersey. Mitch went to high school in New Jersey and went on to continue hispost-secondary education studying psychology at Brandeis University in Massachusetts.
Tolu Salawu SPCH 1311 Charles French February 13, 2009 Tupac Shakur (Final Draft) Tupac Shakur is undoubtedly considered to be one of the greatest entertainers to have ever stepped foot on planet earth. There is no other reason to this but because of his communication skills. The actor, rapper, songwriter, poet, singer, screen play writer, and activist was born in June 16, 1971 in the east ends of New York. His mother, Afeni Shakur before his birth had just had to defend herself at the court with over 150 counts as well as other several Black Panther members for rebellious acts. The name “Tupac Amaru” was gotten from an Inca chief meaning “shining serpent”.