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Actors & Acting
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Actors' Equity Association 
 Official website for the union of American theatrical actors and stage managers. The site features a database of casting calls (searchable by region), material relating to the operation of the union and union membership, national and regional equity agreements, lists of association award-winners, and an illustrated timeline of the associations' activities from 1913 through 2003. Also includes material about the Broadway "ritual of the gypsy robe." http://www.actorsequity.org Topics: Labor, Performing Arts Last updated Jan 31, 2006 Asian Pacific Americans in Prime Time: Lights, Camera and Little Action
A study commissioned "to look beyond the raw numbers analyzed and graded in the annual report card [from the Asian Pacific American Media Coalition (APAMC)] and evaluate the type, quality, and complexity of characters portrayed by APIA [Asian Pacific Islander American] actors, as well as APIA actors of mixed ethnicities." It "systematically investigates the portrayal of APIAs on prime time television." From the National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium (NAPALC). Opens directly into a PDF document. http://www.advancingequality.org/files/NAPALC_report_final.pdf Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Notable People, Performing Arts, Recreation, Television Last updated Nov 3, 2005 BBC News: Actor Sir Peter Ustinov Dies
News article with related resources about British actor Sir Peter Ustinov, star of TV shows and films such as "Spartacus" and "Logan's Run." Includes photos, quotes, March 2004 obituary, tributes, and related material. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3578415.stm Topics: Authors by Region, Film, Movies, & Video, Notable People, Performing Arts, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Mar 31, 2004 Bing Crosby Collection
Harry Lillis Crosby, better known as "Bing," was born in Tacoma, Washington, and attended Gonzaga University in Spokane. This site describes the large Gonzaga Foley Center Library collection of Crosby memorabilia, which includes "his 1944 Oscar for 'Going My Way,' gold and platinum records, trophies and awards, photographs, correspondence, newsclippings, radio disks, records and cassettes, and other memorabilia." http://www.gonzaga.edu/Academics/Libraries/Foley+Library/Departments/Special+Collections/Collections/Bing+Crosby+Collection/default.asp Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Musical Genres, Musicians, Notable People, Performing Arts, Photograph Collections, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Regions Last updated Jun 14, 2007 Bob Hope
The official site of Bob Hope (born Leslie Townes Hope in Eltham, England). The site includes an illustrated biography that chronicles his multifaceted careers on Broadway, radio, movies, and television as well as entertaining troops, golf activities, and a list of honorary degrees. Also includes audio of jokes, a discussion forum, information about Hope Enterprises, and brief biographical information about his wife Dolores. http://www.bobhope.com/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People, Performing Arts, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Aug 6, 2003 Bob Hope, 1903-2003
This special report from CNN honors actor and comedian Bob Hope, chronicling his accomplishments in the field of entertainment. It includes an annotated pictorial biography, photo galleries, a timeline of significant events, and links to related Web sites. http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/hope.obit/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Notable People, Performing Arts, Recreation Last updated Jul 29, 2003 Bob Hope and American Variety
This online exhibit uses photographs, theater programs, art works (the section on Faces of Bob Hope is delightful), pages from his joke file, and other memorabilia to illustrate the comedian's life and 70 year vaudeville, movie, radio, television, and touring career. From the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/bobhope/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People, Performing Arts, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Oct 3, 2002 Character Actors: The Names You Don't Remember, the Faces You Can't Forget
Locate films, TV shows, and TV show guest appearances for thousands of character actors. Includes biographies and photos. Searchable, and browsable by name (first or last), age, film, TV program, or TV guest appearance. The news section appears seriously outdated. http://www.what-a-character.com/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Notable People, Performing Arts Last updated Jul 5, 2004 Ian McKellen
Official website of British actor Ian McKellen, who "has starred in scores of films, television, and radio productions." Features a guide to McKellan's acting career, a biography, writings, a list of awards, and information about his work as a gay activist. Includes a virtual scrapbook, an email correspondence section, video clips, and links to related sites. Searchable; production list browsable by title and date. http://www.mckellen.com/ Topics: Correspondence, Film, Movies, & Video, Film: Genres & Themes, Notable People, Performing Arts, Recreation Last updated Jul 6, 2005 Molly Picon
A biography of Yiddish theater and film star Molly Picon, who "helped keep Yiddish culture alive by bringing it out of the shtetl and into mainstream American culture." There are photographs of the actress, her performances, her family, and her husband, producer Jacob "Yonkel" Kalich. From the "Jewish Women's Archive." http://jwa.org/exhibits/wov/picon/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Judaism, Notable People, Performing Arts, Photograph Collections Last updated Nov 6, 2007 Movie Legend Marlon Brando Dies at 80
Information about the life and work of actor Marlon Brando, who died in July 2004. Also provides links to related stories and Web sites. Includes audio and video clips. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3097019 Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Notable People, Performing Arts, Recreation Last updated Oct 4, 2004 The Official Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Web Site
Official site of singing and film stars Roy Rogers ("King of the Cowboys") and Dale Evans ("Queen of the West"). Includes a "Pre-Visit Packet" for teachers to use when taking students to the The Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum, a photo gallery, a message board for fans, and more. http://www.royrogers.com/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Discover New Trails at LII, Film, Movies, & Video, Museums by Place: United States, Musicians, Notable People, Performing Arts, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Oct 25, 2004 The Official Site of Humphrey Bogart
Biographical information about actor Humphrey Bogart, star of films such as "Casablanca," "The African Queen," and "Key Largo." Features career highlights, quotes, fast facts, a listing of awards, a filmography, photo galleries, video clips, related links, and a site FAQ. From entertainment agent CMG Worldwide. http://www.humphreybogart.com/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Notable People, Performing Arts, Recreation Last updated Jan 13, 2004 Paul Robeson Centennial Celebration
Created in 1998 to commemorate the centennial of Paul Robeson's birth, this site is still useful for the biographical sketch, bibliography, curriculum materials, and quotations by and about Robeson. http://www.cpsr.cs.uchicago.edu/robeson/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Holidays and Observances Individually, Musicians, Notable People, Performing Arts Last updated Jul 28, 2005 Screen Actors Guild
This site provides information for actors and would-be actors. Requirements for SAG membership are given; there is a list of agents franchised by SAG; a "hot topics" section has information on items of current interest, such as contract negotiation proposals and a campaign for diversity in casting. A searchable database lets guild members find whether a production is under a SAG contract. Numerous links are given, related to SAG, union, and performing arts organizations, and to film, television, and theatre. http://www.sag.org/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Labor, Notable People, Performing Arts Last updated Feb 4, 2001 Seeing Stars in Hollywood
This site provides movie studios' histories; maps to celebrities' homes; how to get tickets to shows; where the stars shop, eat, and go to church; where they are buried; and more. Includes a calendar of events for various celebrity appearances. http://www.seeing-stars.com/ Topics: California: History by Place, Film, Movies, & Video, Los Angeles & Environs, Notable People, Performing Arts Last updated Jul 25, 2006 |
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