Zachary Scott
Scott was an American actor born on February 21, 1914 (Austin, TX). He is mostly notable for his roles as villains and “mystery men”. George Washington was his distant cousin. Before joining University of Texas at Austin his aim was to be the doctor like his father. After joining the University of Texas, he wanted to purse his career in acting. He was dropped out of college and send to England to achieve his Stage career. “The Outsider” at England in 1934 was his First arena performance. He moved to New York in 1940 and worked with Theater Guild. He debuted on Broadway in a revival of Ah wilderness in 1941 with small role as a bartender. He has done almost 34 cast (featured
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His face was most recognizable during the Hollywood’s golden age. He has contributed much more to uplift the American filmography. Sharecropper in Jean Renoir’s finest American work, was the most memorable turn in his career.
The change he bought in American filmography is still remarkable. He went on to play with an occasional sympathetic variation through the 1950’s and early 60s. He was a versatile actor as well as he bought the versatility in the American filmography. In his remembrance and for his contribution towards American filmography, today, a thriving community theater named for Zachary Scott at Austin is producing the emerging dramatic talent for the industry. Released on 1962,” It’s only Money” was his final film. “Rainy Night in Newark” was his last stage appearance (1963). In 1964 he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and underwent brain surgery in 1965. He died at the age of 51.
I choose him because as we are talking about the individualistic and traditional political cultures of Texas. As Texas is the diverse State it has the most unique history, In my opinion Mr. Scott is a versatile actor who has diversified the American filmography. He represented the Texas culture all over the United State through his work. So, I choose his as my
Robert Townsend, writer, producer, director, and actor, was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 6, 1957, the second oldest of four children to Shirley and Robert Townsend. Growing up on the Westside of Chicago, Townsend was raised by his mother in a single parent home. As a child Townsend watched TV where he learned to do impersonations of his favorite actors such as Jimmy Stewart and Bill Cosby for his family and classmates. Eventually his abilities caught the attention of Chicago’s Experimental Black Actors Guild X-Bag Theatre in Chicago and then moved him out to The Improvisation, a premiere comedy club in New York City. Townsend also had a brief uncredited role in the 1975 movie, Cooley
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In this quote, Wes Moore, the author and narrator, is retelling stories about his mother’s past. His mother, Mary Moore, suffered through an abusive relationship before Wes was born and this experience is a large part of how she raises Wes. Mary was in her home when her Bill, her former husband, came home, drunk, and screamed at her to do the dishes or else he would wake up the baby. He grew angrier and beat Mary on the kitchen floor. This moment was a traumatic moment in Mary’s life. She later left Bill and took the baby with her. The vow she made to herself is important in Wes Moore’s development and how he grew up to be a respectful man. Mary would not allow Wes to become a violent individual and did not tolerate violence in her household.
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