Mini Bios

Adolf Hitler - Mini Bio

Adolf Hitler was leader of the Nazi Party and became Chancellor of Germany in 1933. As leader of the Third Reich, he invaded Poland, which started World War II. He orchestrated the Holocaust, which resulted in the death of 6 million Jews.

Andrew Jackson - Mini Bio

A short biography of the 7th President of the United States, Andrew Jackson.

Anthony Hopkins - Mini Bio

Anthony Hopkins' big break came when he met Laurence Olivier, who insisted Hopkins work as his understudy. In 1992, he won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Dr. Hannibal Lecter in "The Silence of the Lambs."

Benjamin Franklin - Mini Bio

Many have called Benjamin Franklin the first Citizen of the 18th Century. As a writer, he's best known for "Poor Richard's Almanac." As an inventor, he's best known for his work in electrical theory.

Beyonce - Mini Bio

A short video biography on the life of Beyonce Knowles.

Bob Dylan - Mini Bio

A short biography of Bob Dylan.

Brad Pitt - Mini Bio

A short biography of Brad Pitt.

Chelsea Handler - Mini Bio

As the youngest of six children, Chelsea Handler learned at an early age how to get attention. She struggled as a standup comic before finally rising to the top as "Late Night Queen" with her talk show "Chelsea Lately."

Claude Monet - Mini Bio

Claude Monet's focus on light, color, and individual brushstrokes in his work "Impression, Sunrise" started the Impressionist movement. Monet painted his landscapes outdoors and is best known today for his series of "Water Lilies."

Damien Hirst - Mini Bio

Damien Hirst emerged as the leader of the Young British Artists in the late 1980s. His works often utilize formaldehyde and dead animals, as in his piece "The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living."

Diego Rivera - Mini Bio

Diego Rivera had a profound impact on the international art world. His view that art should belong to everyone led his reintroction of Fresco painting in the 1930s.

Dorothy Dandridge - Mini Bio

A short biography of Dorothy Dandridge.