Anthony Quinn: 1915–2001: Actor , artist, writer. Anthony Quinn's robust portrayals of such characters as Zorba the Greek and the fierce Bedouin leader in Lawrence of Arabia (1962) made him larger than life to millions. Appearing in more than two hundred films during a career that spanned six decades, his image was defined by his charismatic performance as the lusty peasant Alexi…
John Quiñones: 1952—: Broadcast journalist. A familiar face to American television viewers, John Quiñones is one of the most prominent Hispanics in broadcast journalism. An ABC News network correspondent since 1982 and anchor of 20/20 Downtown since 1999, Quiñones' award-wining reporting has appeared on ABC's World News Tonight, and ABC's televi…
Tina Ramirez: 19(?)(?)—: Dancer, choreographer, educator. Tina Ramirez has managed to bring Hispanic culture to the forefront of mainstream dance through the creation of Ballet Hispanico, a renowned Hispanic-American dance company and school. After years of training as a dancer, choreographer, and teacher, Ramirez realized her dream of blending contemporary American dance and Hispanic c…
Born 1962, in Evanston, IL; Education: Trinity College (Hartford, CT), B.S. (biology), 1984; Yale University, M.S. (environmental studies), 1986, M.S. and M.Phil. (wildlife ecology), 1991, Ph.D. (wildlife ecology), 1993. Office—Denver Zoological Foundation, 2900 E. 23rd Ave., City Park, Denver, CO 80205. Trinity College Department of Biology, Hartford, CT, independent researcher, 1985; New…
Partner of Robert Sabuda (an illustrator). Education: Pratt Institute, graduate; earned B.S. (biology). Agent—c/o Author Mail, Hyperion Books, 114 5th Ave., New York, NY 10011. Model maker, paper engineer, educator, and illustrator. Pratt Institute, New York, NY, instructor in paper engineering; Eye Bank for Sight Restoration, New York, NY, technician; model maker for Nickelodon and Newswee…
Surname rhymes with "Abe"; born 1928, in Parma, MO; Education: National-Louis University, B.A. (education), 1963; Columbia College, M.A., 1989; graduate study at Northern Illinois University and Roosevelt University. Agent—McIntosh & Otis, Inc., 310 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10017. Children's book author. Model with Patricia Stevens Model Agency, Chicago, IL, 1…
My father was named Grover Cleveland Bagby. His father was James Madison Bagby. Presidential and other greats' names appear in my family genealogy. If such was meant to assure a prosperous life, it somehow missed the target. My mother was Ethalinda Martha Jane Green, the carrier of names of several well-liked female ancestors. A strong line of pioneering women. My ancestry goes back to befo…
(Rhys Bowen, Janetta Johns) Born 1941, in Bath, England; immigrated to United States, 1966; Education: University of London, B.A. (with honors), 1963; graduate study at University of Kiel and University of Freiburg. Religion: Roman Catholic. Hobbies and other interests: Tennis, travel, drama, music, sketching, hiking. Agent—Meg Ruley, Jan Rostrosen Agency, 318 E. 51st St., New York, NY 1001…
Born 1940, in Johannesburg, South Africa; Education: Attended Michaelis Art School, 1957-58. Politics: "Mandela supporter." Hobbies and other interests: Cats, dogs, birds, tropical fish, pottery. Johannesburg Children's Book Forum, Union Internationale de la Marionette, Johannesburg Spinner and Weavers Guild. First place, HAUM-Daan Retief competition for children's book…
Born 1968, in Chicago, IL; Education: Clarke College (Dubuque, IA), B.A. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Front Street Books, 20 Battery Park Ave., Asheville, NC 28801. Playwright and novelist. Artist-in-residence at Vassar College and Dartmouth College; playwright-in-residence at Julliard School of Music, New York, NY, 2000—. Missing the Piano, Viking (New York, NY), 1994. The Buffalo Tree, …
1944– Actor, director, producer Reid, Tim, photograph. WENN/Landov. Since his years in the role of disc jockey Venus Flytrap on the series WKRP in Cincinnati in the late 1970s, actor Tim Reid has been a familiar presence on prime-time and syndicated television. Reid got that part because he challenged the producers of the series to improve on their original stereotypical conception of the c…
1944-2004 Poet, librarian, community leader Known as an energetic, imaginative individual, Helen Quigless's passion for writing poetry was equalled by her dedication to community projects, including the Partners in Art program, which provides guidance in the arts for disadvantaged children. She was a respected community leader in her home town of Tarboro, North Carolina, where her involveme…
1952— Non-profit executive, advocate Gregory Reeves is the national president of Blacks in Government (BIG), a non-profit advocacy group dedicated to preserving and enhancing government employment for blacks. The organization was founded in 1975 by black federal employees of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in Rockville, Maryland, in order to respond to concerns regarding th…
Born 1947, in Riverside, CA; second Politics: "Liberal." Religion: "High-church Episcopalian." Agent—c/o Author Mail, Watson-Guptill Publications, 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003. Fiction writer and librarian. San Jose Public Library, San Jose, CA, librarian. Notable Book designation, American Library Association (ALA), and New York Public Library Best Book for…
Born 1946, in Monroe, LA. Education: Smith College, A.B. (American studies), 1968; University of Delaware, M.A. (Early American arts and culture), 1970. Writer and conservationist. Worked in museums for fifteen years; has also worked as a professional consultant in land protection and historic preservation. Named New Hampshire Conservationist of the Year, 1989; Calder Award finalist, Conservation …
Born 1946, in Norwich, England; Education: Oxford University, B.A., 1968; Weymouth College of Education, earned teaching degree. Politics: Liberal. Hobbies and other interests: Drawing, music. Agent—A. P. Watt, 20 John St., London WC1N 2DR, England; Ellen Levine, 432 Park Ave. S., Suite 1205, New York, NY 10016. Author, playwright, scriptwriter, and educator. Teacher at Ivanhoe, Bishop Kirk…
1941— Physician, public health official, president and CEO of the D.C. Developing Families Center When Linda Randolph was only three years old, she turned to her mother as they left her pediatrician's office and announced that someday she, too, would become a doctor. Brought up in a family that valued education and creativity, Randolph grew to love learning and to believe in her…
1930— Politician, activist Congressman Charles Rangel of New York is one of the most influential and respected men in Washington, D.C. Since his legislative career began in 1970, he has been recognized as a dedicated, hardworking individual with a personality that is uniquely suited to political productivity. He expresses his opinions forcefully and stands by them steadfastly, but he is als…
19??— Actor Reddick, Lance, photograph. Peter Kramer/Getty Images. Renowned for his depictions of hard-edged characters on the television crime dramas Oz and The Wire, Lance Reddick has earned a reputation as a versatile and gifted actor. From his Shakespearean stage performances to his depictions of gritty urban street characters in contemporary television and film, Reddick has brou…
Born 1971, in Leicester, England. Education: South-bank University, B.A. (political science; with honors), 1994. Hobbies and other interests: Soccer. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Random House UK, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Rd., London SW1V 2SA, England. Writer. Former manager of bars and nightclubs in Leicester, England. South Lanarkshire Book Award shortlist, and North East Book Award shortlist, both 20…
Born 1960, in London, England; Education: Middlesex Polytechnic, B.A. (with honors), 1982. Politics: "Left/green/feminist." Hobbies and other interests: Music, gardening, green politics, reading writing. Illustrator. Formerly teacher of art to students with learning difficulties. Association of Illustrators. Kate Greenaway Medal shortlist, 1992, for The Story of Christmas. (Reteller)…
Born 1927, in New Orleans, LA; Education: Loyola University, B.A., 1982; University of New Orleans, M.Ed., 1987. Storyteller, based in New Orleans, LA, beginning 1983. Also worked variously as a retail store manager, fashion coordinator, and Sunday school teacher. National Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling, Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education. Toby Bel…
Born 1939, in Rockville, CT; Education: Art Center College of Design, B.P.A. (with honors), 1965. Agent—Kendra Marcus, 67 Meadow View Rd., Orinda, CA 94563. Norcross Greeting Cards, New York, NY, staff illustrator, 1968-73; freelance author and illustrator, 1973-92. New York Times Ten Best of the Season citation, 1991, for The Last Time I Saw Harris; I Hate Camping named a Children's…
Name pronounced "Stay-ton Ray-bin"; born 1958, in New York, NY; vice president and Education: Attended Oberlin College; New York University Tisch School of the Arts, B.F.A. (film), 1980. Politics: "Liberal Democrat." Religion: Jewish. Hobbies and other interests: Movies, museums, politics, science, history, reading. Agent—Donna Bagdasarian, Maria Carvainis Agency…
Born in Kingsport, TN. Education: Savannah College of Art and Design, B.F.A.; New York School of Visual Arts, M.F.A. Freelance illustrator of magazines, newspapers, and children's books. Has also taught illustration at School of Visual Arts, New York, NY. The Robots Are Coming, and Other Problems, Arthur A. Levine Books (New York, NY), 2000. Agent A to Agent Z, Arthur A. Levine Books (New Y…
(Christopher Raschka) Born 1959, in Huntingdon, PA; Education: St. Olaf College, B.A., 1981. Hobbies and other interests: Yoga, walking, playing solitaire, playing viola and concertina, knitting. Office—310 Riverside Dr., No. 418, New York, NY 10025. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Atheneum, Simon & Schuster, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. Writer, artist, and musician…
(Jody Sullivan) Freelance writer and proofreader, 1999—; Capstone Press, Mankato, MN, consultant, beginning 1999. Southwest Marine Educators Association. Cheetahs: Spotted Speedster, Bridgestone Books (Mankato, MN), 2003. Beavers: Big-toothed Builders, Bridgestone Books (Mankato, MN), 2003. Jody Rake Deer: Graceful Grazers, Capstone Press (Mankato, MN), 2003. Georgia, Capstone Press …
(Margaret Crosby) Born 1953, in St. Paul, MN; Education: University of Minnesota, B.A. (in psychology); studied art at American Academy (Chicago, IL), Atelier Lack (Minneapolis, MN), and Otis Parson's School of Design. Hobbies and other interests: Flying kites, walks on the beach, chess. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Putnam/Berkeley Publicity Department, 200 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016…
1954- Major league baseball manager, player Randolph, Willie, photograph. Peter Kramer/Getty Images. A star second baseman with the powerhouse New York Yankees baseball teams of the 1970s and 1980s, Willie Randolph became New York's first African-American pro baseball manager when he was named to that post by the New York Mets in 2004. Randolph rose to prominence as a player and manager the…
Born in Brighton, England; Hobbies and other interests: Walking, drawing, writing, reading. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Scholastic, Ltd., Euston House, 24 Eversholt St., London NW1 1DB, England. Illustrator, author, and bookseller. Children's book illustrator, 1994–. Producer and director of stage plays. Whitbread Children's Book Award shortlist, and Gold Award, Nestlé…
Born 1949, in Brattleboro, VT; Education: University of Vermont, B.S., 1971; Rutgers University, M.L.S., 1989; Montclair State College, M.A., 1993. Religion: Presbyterian. Writer, educator, and librarian. Teacher at Mapleton High School, Mapleton, ND, 1976-77, and Madison High School, Madison, NJ, 1986-89; librarian at Hillside School, Livingston, NJ, 1989-91, and Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, …
Given name, Jenine Trayer; born 1956; Religion: Wicca. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Llewellyn World Wide, 84 South Wabasha, P.O. Box 64393, St. Paul, MN 55164-0383. Writer. Member of Wiccan clergy and leader of thirty-five covens in the United States and one in Canada. Authors Guild, Authors League of America. To Ride a Silver Broomstick: New Generation Witchcraft, Llewellyn (St. Paul, MN), 1993.…
Born in Romania. Education: Bryn Mawr College, B.A.; University of Bucharest, M.A. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Dutton, Penguin Putnam, 375 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014. Writer. Fulbright fellowship; New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing designation, Excellent Choices of Trade Books for Grades K-9, Eastern Washington University, and Librarians' Choice desig…
Born 1941, in Dresden, Germany. Education: Technical University (Darmstadt, Germany), degree (mechanical engineering), 1970; additional study in sociology. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Verlagsgruppe Beltz, Berderstrasse 10, D-69469 Weinheim, Germany. Hochschulinstitut für Ergonomie, member of staff for four years; freelance writer; graphic designer, 1994-98. Military service: German Federal…
Born 1963, in Chicago, IL; Education: University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, B.F.A., 1985. Writer. Bish Creative Display, Northfield, IL, designer, 1985-87; Sears & Roebuck, Chicago, IL, copywriter, 1987; Hoffman York & Compton, Milwaukee, WI, copywriter, 1987-91; Ogilvy Chicago, Chicago, IL, creative director and writer, beginning 1991. Society of Children's Book Writers…
Born 1972, in New York, NY; Education: Swarthmore College, B.A., 1993; Columbia University, M.F.A., 1996; Fordham University, M.A., 2000; Rutgers University, Ph.D., 2005. Agent—Simon Lipskar, Writer's House, 21 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10010. Writer. Clovermead: In the Shadow of the Bear (young-adult fantasy novel), Margaret K. McElderry Books (New York, NY), 2004. A sequel to Clove…
Born 1935, in Brooklyn, NY; Education: Rider College, B.S., 1956. Politics: Democrat. Religion: Jewish. Hobbies and other interests: Photography, cooking, travel. Journalist and author. Dorf Feature Service, Newark, NJ, feature writer and reporter, 1960–61; Doylestown Intelligencer, Doylestown, PA, reporter, 1961–63; Associated Press, reporter in Philadelphia, PA, 1963–69, spo…
Born 1971, in CT; Education: Trinity College (Hartford, CT), B.A., 1993. Hobbies and other interests: Reading, watching movies, knitting, playing with her children. Children's book writer and editor. Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Phi Beta Kappa. Trumbull (CT) Arts Festival Literary Competition first-place award, 1993, for story "The Date," and hon…
[A pseudonym] (Carolyn Bear) Born 1944, in Exeter, England; Education: University of Newcastle upon Tyne, B.A. (philosophy; with honors); attended University of Western Australia. Politics: "Socialist." Religion: Church of England (Anglican). Hobbies and other interests: Painting. Agent—Laura Cecil, 17 Alwyne Villas, London N1 2HG, England. Novelist and scriptwriter. McCann Er…
1964— Designer Reese, Tracy, photograph. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images. Tracy Reese ranks as one of the fashion industry's most successful African-American women whose realm is not relegated to the runway. In a business where few designer labels seem to make it past their fifth anniversary, Reese has two clothing lines, TR and Plenty, which have been sold at Nordstrom, Saks Fif…
1962-2003 Actor, dancer Gene Anthony Ray shot to fame in the early 1980s when he took on his first—and only important—role of his acting career. As Leroy Johnson in both the movie and television versions of Fame, Ray used his street-honed disco moves, good looks, and tough-guy personality to win over a generation of teenagers. A talented dancer, Ray's problems with drugs and a…
1941-2000 Musician Ras Shorty I, photograph. AP/Wide World Photos. One of the few musicians of modern times who could claim to have almost single-handedly created a long-lasting musical genre, Ras Shorty I, formerly known as Lord Shorty, was one of the most creative figures to emerge from the Caribbean island of Trinidad. With hits such as "Indrani" and his 1974 album Endless …
Nationality: American. Born: near Fremont, Ohio, 1923. Education: The University of Chicago, 1941, 1946; University of Pueblo, Mexico. Career: Worked as an interpreter in Latin America, France, and Spain; taught at Lawrence College, Appleton, Wisconsin, 1949-53. Since 1953 full-time writer. Visiting professor, University of Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1977. Awards: American Academy award, 1958, 1993; Guggenh…
Nationality: American. Born: Glen Cove, New York, 1937. Education: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1954-58, B.A. 1958. Military Service: Served in the United States Naval Reserve. Career: Former editorial writer, Boeing Aircraft, Seattle. Awards: Faulkner award, 1964; Rosenthal Memorial award, 1967; National Book award, 1974; American Academy Howells medal, 1975. Agent: Candida Donadio and A…
Nationality: American. Born: Chicago, Illinois, 1931. Education: Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey; St. John's College, Cambridge, 1950-54 (Major Classics Scholar, 1950; Harper Wood Studentship, 1954), M.A. (honours) 1954. Career: Since 1962 contributor, and fiction critic, 1962-65, Sunday Times, London. Awards: British Screen Writers award, 1965, 1966, 1967; British Academy award, 196…
Nationality: British. Born: Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, 1941; son of the writer Herbert Read. Education: Gilling Castle, York, 1949-52; Ampleforth College, York, 1953-57; St. John's College, Cambridge, 1959-62, B.A. in history 1962, M.A. 1966. Career: sub-editor, Times Literary Supplement, London, 1964-65. Artist-in-residence, Ford Foundation, Berlin, 1963-64; adjunct professor of writin…
Nationality: American. Born: El Paso, Texas, 1934. Education: Texas Western College, El Paso, B.A.; New School for Social Research, New York. Military Service: Served in the United States Army. Career: Has taught creative writing at University of California, Occidental College, and University of Southern California, all Los Angeles. Lives in Los Angeles. Awards: Longview Foundation prize, 1961; Na…
Nationality: American. Born: Chattanooga, Tennessee, 1938. Education: Buffalo Technical High School; East High School, Buffalo, graduated 1956; University of Buffalo, 1956-60. Career: Staff writer, Empire Star Weekly, Buffalo, 1960-62; freelance writer, New York, 1962-67; co-founder, East Village Other, New York, and Advance, Newark, New Jersey, 1965; teacher, St. Mark's in the Bowery prose…
Born 1949, in New Brunswick, NJ; Education: Rutgers University, B.A., 1971. Hobbies and other interests: Jogging, sports. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Enslow Publishers, Box 398, 40 Industrial Rd., Dept. F61, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-0398. Professional football player affiliated with the New England Patriots, 1971-73; Gibbons School, New Brunswick, NJ, teacher of philosophy and art, director of…
Born 1925, in San Francisco, CA; Education: Attended University of Washington; attended writing course at King County (WA) night school. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Henry Holt & Co., 115 West 18th St., New York, NY 10011. Writer. Salty Dog, illustrated by husband, Ted Rand, Henry Holt (New York, NY), 1989. Salty Sails North, illustrated by Ted Rand, Henry Holt (New York, NY), 1990. Salty …
Born 1950, in Colorado Springs, CO; Rio Grande Railroad) and Katherine (a homemaker; Education: University of Colorado, Boulder, B.S. (education; with honors), 1980. Politics: Independent. Religion: Roman Catholic. Hobbies and other interests: Traveling, study of alternative healing, reading. Agent—Curtis Brown Ltd., 10 Astor Pl., New York, NY 10003. Hewlett Packard, Colorado Springs, CO, …
Born in New York, NY; Education: Brandeis University, B.A. Agent—c/o Author Mail, HarperCollins, 10 East 53rd St., 7th Fl., New York, NY 10022. Teacher of music and reading in schools in New York and New Rochelle, NY, 1961-1968; teacher at a freedom school, McComb, MS, 1965; writer. (With Susan Kempler and Michele Spirn) A Man Can Be…, photographs by Russell Dian, Human Sciences Pre…
Born in Kingston upon Thames, England; Education: Attended Cambridge Art School. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Hodder and Stoughton, 338 Euston Rd., London NW1 3BH, England. Author and illustrator; previous jobs include painting signs and silk screening, and working as a mapmaker for the Land Registry, Peterborough, England. Lamb Drover Jim: The Champion Sheepdog, Bedrick/Blackie (New York, NY), …
Born 1922, in New York, NY; Education: Attended the School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University. Agent—George Shapiro, 141 El Camino Drive, #205, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Carl Reiner Actor's Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Writers Guild, Dramatists Guild, Directors Guild. Two Thousand Years with Carl Reiner and…
A powerful influence on Latinos and a star news anchor and reporter, Jorge Ramos is Spanish-language television's most durable personality. In his reporting, television appearances and debates, and freelance writing, Ramos molds opinion concerning the perils of immigrating to the United States and the importance to Americans of the growing bilingual Hispanic minority. Familiar to fans of Sp…
Surname rhymes with "now"; born 1913, in Swatow, Guangdong, China; Education: Studied under private tutor in China; attended University of Chicago, 1931, Columbia University, 1932, and University of Redlands, 1933–34; Riverside Library College, degree, 1934. Writer. Photographic Society of America, United States-China People's Friendship Association, National Writers Gu…
1914–2000 Poet, publisher, editor In his roles as poet and publisher, Dudley Randall was the leading exponent of the new black poetry movement of the 1960s. Randall, whose critically-acclaimed poems prompted Detroit Mayor Coleman Young to name him the Poet Laureate of the City of Detroit in 1981, started the Broadside Press out of his home in 1965 and ran it nearly single-handedly for a doz…
1964– Politician and lawyer Raoul, Kwame, photograph. AP/Wide World Photos. Kwame Raoul took office in the Illinois State Senate in 2004 when he was appointed to the seat vacated by Barack Obama, who had been elected to the U.S. Senate. The son of Haitian immigrants, Raoul vowed that his top priorities would include affordable health care, equitable funding for public education, and increas…
1976– Artist A standout young artist in the Detroit area, Senghor Reid began gaining national recognition around 2004 with a major commission from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, and an exhibition of his work at the National Black Arts Show in New York City. Reid grew up in a very creative home, and some of his paintings showed a keen awareness of the heritage of African-…
1904— Chiropractor, acupuncturist, herbologist Reese, Milous, photograph. Courtesy Dr Reginald Hug. Throughout his life Dr. Milous J. Reese, Jr., has been a soft-spoken, mild-mannered man, but a tenacious fighter for better healthcare practices and supporting legislation in Alabama. Before his phased retirement began in the 1980s he did not hesitate to lend his money, energy, and tim…
1958— British soccer player Regis, Cyrille, photograph. Michael Fresco/Evening Standard/Getty Images. Cyrille Regis is the best known of a trio of black players who appeared for the West Bromwich Albion team in the late 1970s, a time when there were very few black players in English soccer. At that time, to have three on one team was unique. A powerful striker with great pace, Regis …
