especially women of color and queer women. These materials will help ensure that the artists’ legacies remain intact, that their voices are not silenced, and that future generations will recognize their achievements. Starred (
She starred in a plethora of roles across television and film, including the FOX sitcom Living Single and the movie Set It Off. Her performance in the musical film Chicago earned her an Academy Award nomination, making her the first female hip-hop artist to receive such an honor. Latifah's...
Kaley Cuoco is an American actress who first came to limelight when she starred in the sitcom, 8 Simple Rules. However, her biggest success came when she portrayed the role of Penny in the popular and successful sitcom, The Big Bang Theory. She has also acted in films like Virtuosity, Too...
14 – Michael McGrath (65): Tony Award-Winning Actor – Michael McGrath originated the role of Patsy in Spamalot on Broadway and starred in numerous other Broadway productions, earning a Tony Award in 2012 for Nice Work If You Can Get It. His stage career spanned 30 years, and he also ...
Wood's captivating performances and undeniable talent quickly catapulted her to Hollywood stardom. Wood's breakthrough came in 1955 when she starred in Rebel Without a Cause alongside James Dean. This role earned Wood her first Academy Award nomination, solidifying her place in Hollywood. She ...
A comic and actor, Bob is the alter ego of Caldwell Tidicue, who wowed the judges to become “America’s Next Drag Superstar” on Season 8 ofRuPaul’s Drag Race. She also starred in HBO’sWe’re Hereand appeared onThe Black Lady Sketch Show. ...
The Sepia Steppers were an all female tap group who starred in a number of soundies in the 1940s. Based in NYC, their most famous soundies were Stepping Along, Toot That Trumpet, Poppin’ the Cork, Sweet Kisses, and Chatter – all from 1943. ...
followed by "Afelan" in 2010. He starred in the Tuareg language film "Rain the Color Blue with a Little Red In It" in 2015. His 2017 album "Sousoume Tamachek" evokes desert tranquility, exploring spirituality and love. Moctar blends tradition with contemporary fast-paced Tuareg rock, touri...
After The Piano,the young pianist was invited to perform at theKing’s Coronation Concertat Windsor Castle, was made an ambassador of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation, and starred in her own documentaryThe Incredibly Talented Lucy –a 70-minute-long Channel 4 programme exploring how ...
(on which he starred as the terrifying producer Artie) that featured John Ritter, Gene Siskel, and Warren Zevon, outliving not only all three guest stars but also the show’s star, Garry Shandling. He was born Elmore Rual Torn Jr.; “Rip” was a family name taken by generations of ...