Tim Ott
Tim Ott has written for Biography and other A+E sites since 2012.
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'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Cast: Where Are They Now?
Find out what the cast of the hit series has been up to since their days of staking vampires.
How Althea Gibson Broke the Color Barrier in Tennis
The Harlem-raised trailblazer learned to control her emotions and ride out the hostilities to become one of the sport’s transcendent champions.
Major Taylor: The Story Behind America's First Black Sports Superstar
The largely forgotten bicycle racing champion took center stage at a time when the sport was all the rage in a still-segregated nation.
Eunice Hunton Carter: The Woman Who Reeled in Lucky Luciano
The trailblazing Black lawyer uncovered the evidence that tied the Mafia boss to a prostitution operation and led to his conviction.
How Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Changed TV With Desilu Productions
The legendary husband-and-wife team used ‘I Love Lucy’ to break new ground in the business and launch a production empire.
'Home Alone' Cast: Where Are They Now?
Discover what the stars of the 1990 holiday movie have been up to since the hit film smashed box offices records.
Jesse Owens: 5 Facts About the Groundbreaking Olympic Athlete
Here are five lesser-known but important facts from the life of the iconic sportsman.
Michael Jordan: 7 Facts About the Basketball Legend
To celebrate the sports superstar, here are seven facts about his life and iconic career.
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Serena and Venus Williams: Inside Their Close Bond and Competitive History
The siblings forged a tight bond as tennis prodigies that only strengthened as they achieved their wildest dreams of fame and fortune.
Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X: Inside Their Brief But Impactful Relationship
The up-and-coming boxer relished the tutelage and friendship of the influential Nation of Islam minister before a power struggle drove them apart.
BTK Killer: A Timeline of His Murders, Reappearance and Capture
Dennis Rader tormented his Kansas community with a string of murders and taunted the police who couldn't solve his crimes, but blew his own cover through an insatiable desire for attention.
Ted Bundy Killings: A Timeline of His Twisted Reign of Terror
The intelligent, engaging law student murdered at least 20 women in a spree that spanned the country until his arrest in 1979.
John Wayne Gacy: A Timeline of the 'Killer Clown' Murders, Trial and Execution
From Gacy's first sexual assault conviction to his eventual execution, here are the key moments from one of the most notorious murder sprees in U.S. history.
Team USA ‘Magnificent Seven’ Gymnasts: Where Are They Now?
The members of the gold-medal-winning 1996 U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team have moved on to successful lives as coaches, authors, media personalities and mothers.
How 'Space Jam' Became a Winning Career Shift for Michael Jordan
The basketball icon helped revitalize a classic franchise, worked himself into championship shape and opened up the door for future athletes to follow in his footsteps.
KISS: A Definitive Timeline of the Rock Band
After reaching the top through eye-catching personas and performances, the band weathered lineup changes and creative lulls to cement its place as one of rock's enduring acts.
Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas' Enduring Love Story
The larger-than-life writer found unyielding companionship and support from her fellow American expatriate in Paris.
Inside the Hart Family Wrestling Dynasty
From patriarch Stu's inspirational rise to Bret's championship runs, the Harts can lay claim to the title belt of the first family of professional wrestling.
Mick Foley: The Many Characters of the WWE Superstar
The pro wrestling legend became a singular figure in his sport for his ability to engage audiences through the characters of Cactus Jack, Mankind, Dude Love and, eventually, himself.
Inside Ultimate Warrior and Hulk Hogan's Rivalry
Warrior chafed at the idea of accepting less than equal billing as the Hulk, who Ultimate Warrior defeated at WrestleMania VI.
O.J. Simpson and the Menendez Brothers: Their Surprising Connection
Lyle and Erik provided some much-needed advice to the fallen football star as all three awaited their trials on murder charges in the same Los Angeles prison.
Elizabeth Smart: A Complete Timeline of Her Kidnapping, Rescue and Aftermath
The Utah teen endured rape and other atrocities by a husband-wife team that held her captive for nine months.
5 Things You May Not Know About Bill Gates
From his lavish purchases to how he met his ex-wife, Melinda, here are some facts about the Microsoft billionaire.
5 Things You May Not Know About Babe Ruth
Here are five fun facts from the life of baseball's most celebrated slugger.