Share

Quiz

Think you know about Biography?

Play and find out.

Play Now

GROUPS

Famous Cornell University Alumni

FEATURED VIDEO

Toni Morrison - Mini Biography watch more videos (4)

Got something to say?

blog comments powered by Disqus
ADVERTISEMENT
9520329,9415590,9312041,9542327,9542193,9455589
profile id: 9520329
profile name: Kurt Vonnegut
profile occupation: Author
profile id: 9415590
profile name: Toni Morrison
profile occupation: Writer
profile id: 9312041
profile name: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
profile occupation: Supreme Court Justice
profile id: 9542327
profile name: Jimmy Smits
profile occupation: Actor
profile id: 9542193
profile name: Bill Maher
profile occupation: Animal Rights Activist, Comedian, Talk Show Host
profile id: 9455589
profile name: Janet Reno
profile occupation: Lawyer
group
pop
Your Connections

Sign in with Facebook to see how you and your friends are connected to famous icons.

specific profile connection
Your Friends' Connections
specific friend connection

Other groups you may
be interested in
  • Influential Women of Washington

    When the 19th Amendment was ratified, women were finally given the right to vote, and over the years many courageous women have stepped onto the national political stage as well. In 1916, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman elected to Congress and almost a century later Sonia Sotomayor became the first Latina woman to serve on the Supreme Court. And within the last two decades, the esteemable Hillary Clinton has served as First Lady, a New York senator and Secretary of State. These women, and many more, are setting the stage for the future of female leaders in Washington.

    Visit Biography.com's Women's History group to explore more biographies, photos and videos of some the world's most fascinating women."

    View group
    Influential Women of Washington

    73 people in this group

  • Blacklisted

    In the 1940s and 1950s, the United States was in the grips of a "red scare." Many prominent individuals suspected of sympathizing with liberal or humanitarian causes were branded a communist threat, and even accused of espionage. Hollywood was a major focus of the accusations, and after 10 actors refused to testify in front of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, the blacklist was created. Hundreds of actors, actresses, directors, screenwriters and other entertainment professionals were barred from working. Here are some of the famous people who were on the Hollywood blacklist.

    View group
    Blacklisted

    25 people in this group

  • Oscar-Winning Portrayals

    Truth is often more fascinating than fiction. Since the beginning of movies, actors have been portraying figures from history and bringing them to life on screen. Mastering the well-known mannerisms and characteristics of real world figures can be more challenging than portraying a fictional character.  Enormous amounts of research and drastic physical transformations are not uncommon for actors wanting to properly inhabit their role on film.  Whether playing a scheming Queen, a country singer, a temperamental boxer, or a pioneering writer, those performers who can accurately play the part often find Oscar gold as their reward. Here are the Academy Award-winning actors, and the larger-than-life people they portrayed.

    View group
    Oscar-Winning Portrayals

    70 people in this group

    Oscar-Winning Portrayals

See all groups