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Bogart, Humphrey DeForest

(Encyclopedia) Bogart, Humphrey DeForestBogart, Humphrey DeForestbōˈgärt [key], 1899–1957, American film actor, b. New York City. After a succession of stage roles he achieved note with his portrayal…

Humphrey Bogart

Name at birth: Humphrey DeForest BogartAs much an influential screen personality as an actor, Humphrey Bogart played the bravely cynical saloonkeeper Rick Blaine in the beloved 1942 film Casablanca.…

Humphrey Bogart Biography

Humphrey BogartactorBorn: 12/25/1899Birthplace: New York City Academy Award-winning film and stage actor known for his roles as a tough, cynical guy with a big heart. His films include Casablanca (…

Humphrey, Hubert Horatio

(Encyclopedia) Humphrey, Hubert Horatio, 1911–78, U.S. Vice President (1965–69), b. Wallace, S.Dak. After practicing pharmacy for several years, Humphrey taught political science and became involved…

Editing film history

The Question: Did Humphrey Bogart really say "Play it again Sam"? And what movie was it in? The Answer: In the 1942 film classic Casablanca…

Ida Lupino

Ida Lupino was a Hollywood leading lady in the 1940s and ‘50s who was also a force behind the camera as a writer, producer and director. She was born in London, but the Lupino family had roots in…

Famous People Born in 1899

The Question: I was wondering if you could send me - or refer me to - a thorough list of prominent Americans born in 1899. Those I'm aware of are Duke…

The Stuff that Dreams Are Made of

The Question: Where did the phrase "and that's what dreams are made of" come from? Who said it? The Answer: Probably the most famous modern use…

Peter Bogdanovich Biography

Peter Bogdanovichdirector, producer, screenwriter, critic, actor Born: 7/30/1939Birthplace: Kingston, New York A former film critic, he commenced his filmmaking career with Targets (1968), which he…

Dirk Bogarde Biography

Dirk Bogarde(Derek Van den Bogaerde)actor, directorBorn: 3/28/1921Birthplace: London, England Polished and sophisticated English actor who gained acclaim in the 1960's as the blackmailed…