Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 1995, part of an annual series published by McFarland, includes the obituaries of 580 actors and actresses, comedians, dancers, choreographers, producers, directors, writers, cartoonists, sports figures who became performers, and many others - from the fields of film, television, radio, theatre, music, dance, and all other branches of the performing arts. For each individual, the date, place and cause of death are included, along with a biography. Filmographies are provided for film and television personalities. There are 313 photographs accompanying the biographies, all of which conclude with citations to major U.S. and British newspaper and periodical obituaries or notices reporting the death.

Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 1995: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Dance, Music, Cartoons and Pop Culture (Lentz’s Performing Arts Obituaries, 2)

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Biographies & Memoirs

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Raul Julia, Pearl Primus and Carmen McRae are among the obituaries of 497 people associated with the performing arts who died in 1994.

Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 1994: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Dance, Music, Cartoons and Pop Culture (Lentz’s Performing Arts Obituaries, 1)

From British actor John Abbott (May 24, 1996) to screenwriter George Zuckerman (September 30, 1996), the obituaries of 537 actors and actresses, dancers and choreographers, writers and others associated with the performing arts are in this heavily illustrated work. For each, the date, place and cause of death are provided, along with a brief recapitulation of their career and citations from major newspaper and periodical stories reporting the death. Filmographies are given for film and television performers, and photographs of many of the individuals are included. Individual books in this annual series are available dating back to 1994. Subscription plan available for future issues.

Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 1996: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Dance, Music, Cartoons and Pop Culture (Lentz’s Performing Arts Obituaries, 3)

Here is another in the acclaimed series by Harris Lentz. The obituaries of 493 people associated with the performing arts are accompanied by 302 photographs. Each entry has name, date, place and cause of death, along with a brief recapitulation of their career and citations to major newspaper and periodical stories reporting the death. Filmographies are given for film and television performers.

Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 1997: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Dance, Music, Cartoons and Pop Culture (Lentz’s Performing Arts Obituaries, 4)

Reference

From German actress Inga Abel (May 27, 2000) to Italian film producer Italo Zingarelli (April 29, 2000), the obituaries of 571 actors and actresses, comedians, dancers, choregraphers, producers, directors, writers, cartoonists, sports figures who became performers, and many others--from the fields of film, television, radio, theatre, music, dance, and all other branches of the performing arts who died in 2000 can be found. Each entry includes the date, place and cause of death, along with a brief summary of the individual's career and citations to major newspaper and periodical stories reporting the death. Filmographies are given for film and television performers. There are 424 photographs accompanying the entries. Individual books in this annual series are available dating back to 1994. Subscription plan available for future issues.

Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2000: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Dance, Music, Cartoons and Pop Culture (Lentz’s Performing Arts Obituaries, 7)

The obituaries of performers and filmmakers, musicians and producers, dancers and composers, writers and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2002 can be found. For each, the date, place and cause of death are provided, along with a brief recap of their career and citations from major newspaper and periodical stories reporting the death. Filmographies are given for film and television performers, and photographs of many of the individuals are included. Individual books in this annual series are available dating back to 1994. A subscription plan is available for future issues.

Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2002: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Dance, Music, Cartoons and Pop Culture (Lentz’s Performing Arts Obituaries, 9)

Arts & Literature

From Ace Abbott to Buck Zumhofe, this is the second edition of the definitive dictionary of information on professional wrestlers (as well as major promoters and managers) past and present. Each wrestler is listed under the name he or she used most often, with cross references to real names and other ring names. The ring name is followed by the grappler's real name, hometown, height and weight, and birth and death dates when available. Entries also include the era and wrestling associations in which the individual competed, titles won, tag team partners, major bouts and other highlights.

Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling, 2d ed.

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

The entertainment world lost several legendary stars and a host of other men and women involved in film, television, stage and music in 2003. Comedian and humanitarian extraordinaire Bob Hope died at 100, and Oscar winning icons Katharine Hepburn and Gregory Peck passed on during the year. Other notables who died include country music legend Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter Cash, television funnyman John Ritter, The Honeymooners Ed Norton (Art Carney) and The Beverly Hillbillies Jed Clampett (Buddy Ebsen), veteran newsman David Brinkley, stage and screen star Hume Cronyn, The Untouchable Robert Stack, comedian Buddy Hackett, Hollywood tough-guy Charles Bronson and fellow Magnificent Seven Horst Buchholz. The obituaries of these and other performers and filmmakers, musicians and producers, dancers and composers, writers and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2003 can be found in this comprehensive reference work. For each, the date, place and cause of death are provided, along with a brief recap of their career and citations from major newspaper and periodical stories reporting the death. Filmographies are given for film and television performers, and photographs of many of the individuals are included. Individual books in this annual series are available dating back to 1994. A subscription plan is available for future issues.

Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2003: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Dance, Music, Cartoons and Pop Culture (Lentz’s Performing Arts Obituaries, 10)

The entertainment world lost a number of legendary stars and a host of other men and women involved in film, television, stage and music in 2004. Actor, governor, and 40th U.S. president Ronald Reagan died at the age of 93 on June 5, 2004. Other notables who died include Tony Randall of The Odd Couple, Jack Parr of The Tonight Show, Isabel Sanford of The Jeffersons, and Rick James, also known as the King of Punk Funk. The obituaries of these and other performers and filmmakers, musicians and producers, dancers and composers, writers and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2004 can be found in this comprehensive reference work. For each, the date, place and cause of death are provided, along with a career recap and citations from major newspaper and periodical stories reporting the death. Filmographies are provided for film and television performers, and photographs of many of the individuals are included. Individual books in this annual series are available dating back to 1994. A subscription plan is available for future issues.

Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2004: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Dance, Music, Cartoons and Pop Culture (Lentz’s Performing Arts Obituaries, 11)

The entertainment world lost several legendary stars and a host of other men and women involved in film, television, stage and music in 2007. Legendary I Love Lucy writer Bob Carroll died on January 27, followed three days later by I Dream of Jeannie creator Sidney Sheldon. Other notables who died include Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith, novelists Kurt Vonnegut and Madeleine L'Engle, television producer Ed Friendly (Little House on the Prairie, Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In), film director Bob Clark (A Christmas Story, Porky's), and legendary singers Robert Goulet and Luciano Pavarotti. Obituaries of these and other performers and filmmakers, musicians and producers, dancers and composers, writers and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2007 can be found in this comprehensive reference work. For each, the date, place, and cause of death are provided, along with a recap of their career and citations from major newspaper and periodical stories reporting the death. Filmographies are given for film and television performers, and photographs of many of the individuals are included. Individual books in this annual series are available dating back to 1994. A subscription plan is available for future issues.

Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2007: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Dance, Music, Cartoons and Pop Culture (Lentz’s Performing Arts Obituaries, 14)

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