Wednesday, April 10, 2019

6word Portrait: Brian Setzer

Stray Cat returned rockabilly to masses. 

Born 60 years ago today.

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019

6word Portrait: Paul Robeson

Actor, athlete, singer and African-American activist.



Born this day in 1898 (d. 1976)



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Monday, April 8, 2019

6word Portrait: Mary Pickford

"America's Sweetheart," actress co-founded United Artists.

Born this day in 1892 (d. 1979)

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Sunday, April 7, 2019

6word Portrait: Jackie Chan

Martial arts master, Hollywood action/comedy star



Born 65 years ago today.

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Saturday, April 6, 2019

6word Portrait: Billy Dee Williams

Forever Lando Calrissian; first Gale Sayers

Born this day in 1937

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Friday, April 5, 2019

6word Portrait: Booker T. Washington

"Character, not circumstances, makes the man."

Born this day in 1856 (d. 1915)

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

6word Portrait: Anthony Perkins

He was Norman Bates in Psycho.



Born this day in 1932 (d. 1992)



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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

6word Portrait: Eddie Murphy

"Raw" comedy legend began on SNL.



Born this day in 1961



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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

6word Portrait: Leon Russell

Singer/pianist wrote "A Song for You."



Born this day in 1942 (d. 2016)



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Monday, April 1, 2019

6word Portrait: Debbie Reynolds

She found fame Singin' in Rain



Born this day in 1932 (d. 2016)



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