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Zalman King was an actor, writer, producer and director, most known for his work on various erotic films and television shows. He produced 9 1/2 Weeks, directed Wild Orchid and created the Red Shoe Diaries series. Fans of horror films may also remember him from the film Blue Sunshine.
Ben Gazzara was a prolific actor who was not only known for his work on Broadway (including Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), but films such as: The Big Lebowski, Brian’s Song, Road House, Shadow Conspiracy, Summer of Sam, and The Thomas Crown Affair to name a few.
Steve Appleton was the CEO of technology company Micron. Along with overseeing a well-known technology corporation, Appleton was actively involved in the sports world, participating in tennis, scuba diving, and off-road car racing.
Peaston was a gospel and R&B singer, who in 1990 won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B / Soul or Rap New Artist. In Total Peason had two albums, “Introducing… David Peaston”, and “Mixed Emotions”. He is probably best known for his two singles, “Two Wrongs (Don’t Make it Right) – and – [...]
Cornelius was a television show host and producer who is best known for creating, and hosting (from 1971 – 1993, the nationally syndicated dance/music franchise Soul Train. MadVision Entertainment purchased Soul Train in 2008 from Cornelius. The way Soul Train came about was, Cornelius recognized that in the late 1960s there was no television venue [...]
Hegyes was an actor who is probably best known for his role of high school student Juan Epstein on the 1970s sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter. After his acting career was finished he became an “artist-in-residence” at his alma mater, Rowan University, where he taught screenplay writing, public speaking, and acting for the camera.
Joe Paterno was the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions from 1966 through 2011. He was commonly referred to as “JoePa”. He is considered the winningest coach in college football, holding the record for the most victories by an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) football coach with 409 wins. A legend [...]
Etta James was a well-known R&B singer, recognized for her hits like: At Last, Tell Mama, I’d Rather Go Blind, and Dance With Me, Henry. James was also awarded into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and also received the prestigious Billboard R&B Founders Award as well.
Burke was a Canadain freestyle skier, and a pioneer of the superpipe event. She was a four-time Winter X Games gold medalist, and was the halfpipe world champion in 2005. She lobbied the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to have the event added to the Winter Olympics for the 2014 games. She was considered the favorite [...]
Blankley was a conservative commentator, editorial page editor of the Washington Times, and Ronald Reagan speechwriter. At the time of his death Blankley was the executive vice president of the Edelman public relations firm in Washington. He was also a newspaper columnist, and on-air political commentator, for NPR, NBC, and CNN.