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Flynn, Errol (1909-1959), was an Australian-born motion-picture star who became famous for his roles as a handsome and dashing hero in adventure films. See more »

Abbott and Costello

Abbott and Costello were the most popular comedy team in American motion pictures during the 1940's and early 1950's.

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Adams, Maude

Adams, Maude (1872-1953), was one of the most beloved and brilliantly successful actresses in the history of the American theater.

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Alda, Alan

Alda, Alan (1936-...), is an American actor, motion-picture director, and screenwriter known for his genial but sarcastic style.

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Aldridge, Ira

Aldridge, Ira (1807?-1867), was the first African American actor to win fame in the Western world.

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Allen, Fred

Allen, Fred (1894-1956), was a noted American radio, stage, television, and motion-picture comedian.

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Allen, Gracie

Allen, Gracie (1906?-1964), was a popular American comedian on radio and television and in motion pictures.

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Allen, Steve

Allen, Steve (1921-2000), was one of the most versatile personalities in American show business.

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Allen, Tim

Allen, Tim (1953-...), is a popular American comic actor known for his amiable, "regular guy" style.

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Arnaz, Desi

Arnaz, Desi (1917-1986), was a Cuban-born actor, musician, and bandleader.

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Bacall, Lauren

Bacall, Lauren (1924-...), is an American motion-picture and stage actress who gained fame as the co-star of Humphrey Bogart.

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Baker, Josephine

Baker, Josephine (1906-1975), was an internationally famous African American entertainer.

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Ball, Lucille

Ball, Lucille (1911-1989), was one of the most popular comediennes in the history of American television.

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Bankhead, Tallulah

Bankhead, Tallulah, tuh LOO luh (1902-1968), was an American stage and motion-picture actress.

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Barr, Roseanne

Barr, Roseanne (1952-...), is an American comedian and actress who gained national fame as the star of the television comedy series "Roseanne" (1988-1997).

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Barrymore

Barrymore is the family name of several noted American actors and actresses.

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Beatty, Warren

Beatty, BAY tee, Warren (1937-...), is an American motion-picture actor, producer, and director.

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Benny, Jack

Benny, Jack (1894-1974), was an American radio and television comedian.

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Bergen, Candice

Bergen, Candice (1946-...), an American actress, became best known as the star of the popular television comedy series "Murphy Brown." The program ran from 1988 to 1998.

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Bergen, Edgar

Bergen, Edgar (1903-1978), became one of the most popular ventriloquists of all time.

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Berle, Milton

Berle, Milton (1908-2002), an American comedian and actor, became the first big star of television.

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