A full biography of Cecil B. DeMille, the Hollywood directing legend known for his lavish productions.
Cecil B. DeMille helped establish Hollywood as the movie-making capital of the world. He contributed many innovations to film, including the use of color and "Rembrandt lighting"--a technique for lighting part of a character's face for accent.
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After the Civil War, many of the country's best and brightest black advocates, artists, entrepreneurs and intellectuals moved to the New York City neighborhood of Harlem. Thanks largely to the efforts of these residents, Harlem became both the cradle of a cultural revolution and the heart of the civil rights movement. Meet some of the many people who gave—and continue to give—this neighborhood a voice, simply by calling it home.
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Explore our collection of Best Picture Oscar winners, including Ben Affleck, George Clooney, James L. Brooks, Steven Spielberg, Kathryn Bigelow and Peter Jackson. View full biographies, photos and videos, only at Biography.com.
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