Equally influential was Andrei Tarkovsky, a filmmaker who secured his legacy as one of the most revered actors born in Russia with films that transcended geographical barriers. And let's not forget Vladimir Putin, whose tenure at the helm of Russian politics continues to make headlines around the...
Hollywood is generally thought to be a liberal town, but there are plenty of famous Republicans making a name for themselves on screen and stage. Who are they? These Republican Hollywood stars - conservative comedians, actors, TV personalities, commentators, broadcasters, etc - living and deceased...
Anna Pavlova, a Russian ballet dancer born in 1881, was the most celebrated ballerina of her time. Her dancing style was unique, and she inspired many young girlsto take ballet lessons. She was mostly renowned for her interpretation of The Dying Swan. Anna Pavlova eventually formed her own c...
But the vast majority of these celebrities were born and raised outside of Hollywood, finding their way to the bright lights and big money of superstardom from obscure beginnings in regular small towns and cities across the country. You may also like: Famous actors from Missouri Stackercompiled ...
Harrison Ford is a great actor. One of the things he’s not so good at, though, is a Russian accent. I’ve no idea why he chose to appear in Kathryn Bigelow’sK-19: The Widowmakeras Russian submarine captain, Alexei Vostrikov, but the results aren’t great, it has to be said. I...
Actors have various methods to get into their characters as it can be difficult to portray a person that they don’t relate to or are not similar to at all. Some actors try method acting, which is a technique which involves identifying with a character’s inner world and that can include...
William Hootkinswas born in Texas on July 5, 1948. He worked as an actor and his supporting roles in Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Batman are the most mentionable. In early life, at age 15, he was interviewed by the FBI about his Russian teacher, who was a friend of Ma...
Trendsetter, action hero par excellence, heartthrob, evergreen, suave. All these are tags that immediately spring to mind when one thinks of one of the most enduring stars of Hollywood culture, John Travolta. What many people do not know is that Travolta also spots a much-receded hairline th...
These famous movie cars have influenced generations, inspired car culture, and become the stuff of every kid's dreams.
Natalie Wood is most famous for her role in West Side Story’s Maria. She was born in San Francisco to Russian immigrants. Robert Wagner was her Hollywood husband. She was a timeless beauty. Tragically her 43-year-old life was ended in a tragic and mysterious boating accident. ...