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24352_ArielMeredith
born july american model appeared issue born louisiana time modeling starting finished schooling background native louisiana senior class senior senator student council class high school graduation moved new_york_city meredith mother father career discovered age pursue modeling time career completed education won contestant modeling competition dallas signed new_york dallas got backs contest teenager appeared seventeen cosmopolitan teen magazines began traveling domestically school appeared mtv started modeling regularly early modeling agencies demanded breast reduction surgery refused dropped agency new_york_times mentioned youtube beauty secret video lips prior applying lip debuted spring new_york september september new york fashion week runway debut experience modeled chronicled usa_today appeared shows total fashion designers including opening performance marked rising stardom shows new_york shows milan performed runway shows clips diesel according september new_york milan fashion week performances led classification rising star modeling industry featured spring summer advertising campaign shot posed david cover girl west victoria secret limited gap meredith shot issue beaches nature preserves near mexico currently represented new_york_city
Ariel Meredith
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24355_SeanBean
born april known professionally english actor graduating professional debut theatre production romeo juliet retaining distinctive yorkshire accent found mainstream success portrayal itv series garnered recognition performance hbo epic fantasy series game roles bbc anthology series accused itv historical drama series henry_viii prominent film role lord rings trilogy roles include james_bond film roles patriot games national treasure island voice actor featured video game elder drama received awards career won international emmy best actor nominated bafta early life born suburb sheffield yorkshire created son née younger sister named father owned shop employed people including mother worked secretary despite relatively wealthy family moved away council estate preferred remain close friends family child smashed glass door argument left piece glass embedded leg briefly walking left large prevented pursuing dream playing football professionally left brook comprehensive school levels art english job supermarket local council started working father firm day release course art class decided pursue interest art attending courses colleges half day week returned subsequently enrolled drama course college plays won scholarship starting seven term course january career graduated making professional acting debut later year romeo juliet early career involved mixture stage screen work actor adopted irish spelling national exposure came non alcoholic member appearing productions romeo juliet fair maid west night dream appeared film playing followed director war requiem starred evil brien streets gained dedicated following late 1980s early 1990s established actor british television appeared bbc productions role noted sex scenes starred adaption play field role journalist examined difficult problems south_africa combined love football career finally achieve childhood dream playing film saturday comes film critically acclaimed received credit good performance august appeared famous commercial upcoming premier league season football related work continued narrated official film world cup held france critical successes contributed emerging image sex symbol closely associated character napoleonic wars itv television series series based novels war fictional experiences band soldiers famed rifles starting rifles series followed fortunes rose ranks sergeant promoted lieutenant portugal lieutenant colonel time actor chosen play injured playing football days filming producers initially tried work injury proved impossible replaced series ran continuously episodes produced year filmed challenging conditions ukraine later portugal years rumours episodes produced challenge aired april aired autumn later released dvd released cinema length minute episodes series role enigmatic lord miniseries transition hollywood feature films notable hollywood appearance irish republican terrorist film adaptation patriot games filming death scene hit boat hook giving permanent rough cut looks patent choice villain role patriot games villains portray die ways film portrayed james_bond nemesis played weak wife beating con jewel thief don word widely recognised villainous treasure hunter played villainous scientist island independent film plays russian mercenary gets lost rescued woman daughter later pits prominent role lord rings trilogy major screen time occurs installment lord rings fellowship ring appears briefly flashbacks lord rings towers lord rings return king scene extended edition towers casting finished rumours circulated jackson considered role jackson confirmed subsequent interviews fear flying helicopters caused difficulties mountainous new_zealand trilogy filmed particularly rough ride vowed fly location instance chose ski lift mountains wearing costume complete shield armour sword final miles roles gave scope acting abilities extremely dangerous character walked fine line villain hero poetry reading emotions quirky alien cowboy big sympathetic film appeared hollywood stars music video stars february year returned stage london performing popular demand production ran march voice work british advertising industry featured television united_states voice television radio campaign role playing video game elder voiced distinctive voice intro segments bbc formula racing coverage seasons completed hour pilot television appeared outlaw independent british production remake horror film released january american accent appeared trilogy appeared playing role king mount god sky thunder lightning year starred playing lead role dangerous man determined recover wealth bad economy explored role money plays today hard economic times played villain twin brother starred season game hbo adaptation fire novels playing lord stark actors inclusion runners considered necessary success roles actors considered nuanced portrayal stereotypical noble leader character won critical praise reviewer portrayed man knew lived hoped better assumed come ride hbo promotional efforts focused leading man best known actor photograph sitting iron throne holding promotional posters cover season dvd box set cover tie novel game august appeared cross dressing teacher simon opening episode second season television series accused role earn best actor award starred film plays secret service agent faced task pursuing eliminating suicide bomber terrorist cell appeared film released march reprised role film sequel starred abc drama series missing premiered early currently stars espionage television series legends fbi agent takes fabricated identities undercover intensive viral marketing campaign centred focusing deaths past characters promising character legends suffer fate campaign culminated funny die exclusive video featuring filming scene accustomed dying screen character die death despite simplicity scene image described earth retained yorkshire accent despite living london partly role described sex symbol voted second sexiest man placing lord rings star admits mind considered bit rough women addition image sex symbol admitted bit rough developed reputation label considers unfair described instead quiet confirm man words interviewer calling surprisingly shy admits book music spare time talented pianist keen acting style despite professionally trained adopts style acting makes especially suited portraying characters depths said difficult start filming trying understand character achieving snap character instantly ability quiet man set warrior amazed filming fellowship ring fans include directors described working beautiful thing personal life married divorced times married secondary school sweetheart april marriage ended divorce met actress married february couple daughter born october second born september hill marriage ended divorce august filming met actress married november daughter born november divorced july began dating actress planned january wedding eve ceremony personal reasons married london february allegations physically abused domestic disturbances resulted police called home occasions separation announced august divorce finalised december fan sheffield united years old tattoo left shoulder reads blade opened hall fame making figure contribution club finances board directors help raise profile club stepped ordinary supporter feels home time issues manager claimed stormed office shouted wife daughter club relegated denies calling bitter wrote foreword helped promote book anecdotes called biography follows tattoo number shoulder written reference involvement lord rings films fact character original companions fellowship ring actors fellowship wood tattoo character original companions arranged stunt double tattoo instead gets fan mail intended played filmography film television video games music videos awards honours named best actor awards won international emmy award role accused received separate awards ensemble cast return king home city sheffield received honours including honorary doctorate doctor letters english literature july selected inaugural members sheffield equivalent plaque honour placed sheffield town hall commented doctorate years ago double doctor wonderful especially home city
Sean Bean
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24441_AndréMorell
born august november english actor appeared frequently theatre film television 1930s 1970s best known screen roles professor serial pit doctor watson version appeared films bridge river hammer horror films 1960s acclaimed itv historical drama obituary times newspaper described possessing commanding presence rich responsive voice classical modern theatre authoritative biography early life career born cecil london england son prior taking acting professionally trained motor engineer participating amateur theatrical productions turned professional initially acting adopted legally deed poll joined old theatre company appeared high profile productions home theatre tour britain rest world appeared hamlet opposite title role production played production romeo juliet mounted company romeo favourite role career performance play praised times critic neat carefully studied portrait admirable cynical humorous passages reviewer add wish left manner speech addressed piece direct poetry directly audience end 1930s began appearing films making debut big screen men gun appeared frequently early drama productions bbc fledgling television service featuring roles onset world war interrupted acting career joined served regiment time attained rank major major film television roles returned theatre war including period old season critic wrote performance star revival king kent best remember sir performance title role production daily_mail wrote stage screen performances know actor night spectacular actor profile quoted catholic approach stage assignments good feel enjoy playing doesn matter shakespeare modern hate shakespeare classic theatre life good thing actor different kinds theatre keeps imagination stimulated increasingly began win leading parts television cast television director play called midnight impressed performance play offered leading role science fiction serial preparing writer entitled experiment considered completed script decided decline offer went instead star midnight leading parts production following year played brien version novel nineteen eighty opposite successful controversial production provoked comment debate praised menacing performance equal successful collaboration resulted years later offered role professor pair serial series pit occasion actor turned time accepted regarded critics having provided definitive interpretation character personally found later years role remembered members public television appearances gained notable film roles end 1950s appeared films won academy award best picture bridge river colonel green played character doctor version particularly keen portrayal watson closer originally depicted conan stories away stereotype established interpretation role earlier hammer film appeared appeared judge production play starring opposite title role film actress fell love flew secret jamaica married remaining death later career continued appear hammer horror films ensuing decade parts shadow cat sequel vengeance lead plague zombies starred hammer cash demand playing role played opposite original play gold inside turned opportunity reprising title role hammer feature film adaptation pit wish repeat continued act successfully television decade guest roles episodes series doctor massacre eve saint prominent role roman emperor vice president equity trade union british actors performers served president organisation year time involved dispute equity threatened expel member comments newspaper feature possibility forming union union suffered financial problems continued warn destructive divisions members stepped president despite involvement union business continued busy working actor appeared nobleman friend title character television work episode itv series professionals year death animated film version lord rings voiced character released year final film work seen year death judge great train robbery smoked cigarettes day gave died lung cancer london november age survived wife son jason actor appearing films brown lord stanley filmography
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24531_GrahamChapman
january october english comedian writer actor members surreal comedy group played authority figures colonel lead role films life brian born leicester raised enjoyed science acting comedy graduating cambridge turned career doctor comedian established writing partnership reached critical peak 1970s left britain los_angeles late 1970s attempted success american television speaking college circuit producing pirate film returning britain early 1980s openly homosexual strong supporter gay rights relationship adult life alcoholic time cambridge early years shortly working life brian died spinal cancer october eve 20th anniversary life legacy commemorated private memorial service early life education born january nursing home leicester son policeman elder brother john born earliest memories seeing remains polish airmen suffered accident near leicester later saying horrific sights remained memory educated showed strong affinity science sports amateur singled attention local paper reviewed performance shakespeare graham avid fans radio comedy especially fond skill telling jokes wrong way round reversing biographer said radio shows didn necessarily laugh began study medicine cambridge joined cambridge began writing following graduation joined cambridge circus toured new_zealand medical studies year tour continued studies torn pursue career medicine acting brother john later said wasn driven medicine wasn life ambition career pre career following success began write professionally bbc initially frost recruited turn decided needed sounding board contributed sketches radio series sorry read wrote material wrote starring later joined television comedy series significant role performer writer displayed gift comedy sketch minister falls pieces imitating british series feature sketch wrestling despite success unsure abandoning medical career series completed studies professionally registered doctor wrote long running television comedy series doctor house appeared television special people alongside sketches featuring car salesman refusing believe customer model broken inspiration sketch wrote episodes doctor house follow doctor charge joined including sketch comedy group writing split defined teams collaborating exclusively particularly keen remove stereotypical sketches created colonel stop mid flow saying silly pair officially equal partners later thought contributed comparatively little way direct writing saying come drift mind said biggest contribution writing room funny later recalled graham push extraordinary immediate success delighted learn medical students crowded round television bar watch frequently late recording leading calling late main contribution sketch derived people piece involving customer returning faulty decided replace dead said believed funny find right context group felt best acting skills group complimented saying particularly wonderful actor played lead role films life brian chosen play lead group respect straight acting skills members wanted play lesser funnier characters mind filmed fully nude crowd life brian scene filmed tunisia caused problems female muslim extras work wrote pilot series trees received poor ratings broadcast time match day initial episode produced wrote comedy film odd job starred main characters wanted friend play lead role alongside moon pass acting test went previously appeared adjust set jones film moderately successful 1970s increasingly concerned income finances moved los_angeles late 1970s avoid british income tax guest starred television series including big began writing pirate film came conversations moon los_angeles moon wanted play began write script moon died work stalled eventually rewritten film starred eponymous pirate featured appearances cook idle marks appearance suffered fatal heart attack december project financial difficulties times money pay crew released mixed reviews reviewing film times said style comic anarchy requires rude words funny faces published memoirs choosing title said impossible tell truth returned britain permanently released involved extreme sports club jumping scheduled perform jump cancelled safety concerns final years reuniting meaning life began lengthy series college tours talking moon subjects saturday night live creator fan persuaded star new appeared video play madness starred pilot proposed television series jake journey financial problems prevented series intended cast episode died filming started personal life met long term partner later described realising homosexual important moment life told close friends relationship including following year moved pair enjoyed visiting gay clubs disclosed homosexuality public british jazz musician television celebrities vocal spokesman gay rights supporting adopted son met adolescent run away liverpool aged discussions father agreed legal guardian later business manager died heart attack supported newspaper listed publication special friends recognition later college tour mentioned television audience member written complain having gay group member adding bible said man lies man taken aware sexual orientation idle jokingly replied found killed remained constant life mid-1980s having britain moved took pipe smoking aged continued remainder life began drinking heavily time cambridge favouring time went tour drinking begun affect performance causing miss cues stage stopped drinking christmas concerned able act life brian successfully remained sober rest life death routine visit found small leading removed following year cancer spread spinal cord removed treatments final months life ultimately cancer declared according brother visibly upset death mother july time ill shortly filmed scenes 20th anniversary broadcast final time appeared television died october time death visited brother john sister law fellow led room deal grief intended visit arrived late visibly shaken news death occurred eve twentieth anniversary broadcast jones called worst case party history memorial service surviving members decided stay away private funeral prevent media circus family privacy sent shape famous foot message graham love stop getting silly rolling_stones sent floral arrangement saying thanks laughs private memorial service held december months death service began chorus hymn jerusalem sung mock chinese accent delivered memorable eulogy shock humour believed wanted later person televised british memorial service fuck delivered eulogy idle decided die listen idle led surviving close friends family rendition song look bright life life brian closed saying like person meeting fuck years death ashes rumoured skies rocket assistance second ashes scattered legacy death speculation revival inevitably diminished subsequent gatherings included said contain ashes comedy arts festival accidentally knocked ashes stage apparently cremated remains removed dust idle recalled meeting saying wish replied pocket named honour named members allowed start later year novel released semi sequel works compiled writings calcium interesting sketches letters compiled edited published association david trust play happy day performed dad atlanta georgia assistance album dvd looks like brown job released featuring college lecture recorded april june announced jones perform animated version memoir autobiography volume director worked closely estate surviving members exactly right film titled autobiography story shown toronto international film festival september premiered following month voices jones commentary recorded reading memoir taped shortly death film official trailer quotes saying best film died september british comedy society blue plaque commemorate unveiled angel pub jones said graham manor patch celebrated good brilliant funny nice wise kind man occasionally drank december green plaque funded placed home burton road filmography
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24762_ShangguanYunzhu
chinese wade march november chinese actress active 1940s 1960s considered talented versatile actresses china named best actors years chinese cinema born fled shanghai hometown attacked japanese shanghai drama film actress career took end second sino japanese war starred prominent leftist films women communist victory mainland china career set husband embroiled anti capitalist anti campaign later portrayed wide variety characters films married times children marriages ended divorce said affair severely persecuted followers wife cultural revolution leading suicide november early life born town birth chinese fifth youngest child parents married art teacher friend brother soon gave birth son named age soon marriage second sino japanese war erupted november invading japanese army attacked sisters killed bombing raid fled shanghai family 1940s shanghai found work photo studio owned photographer influenced studio customers film industry fascinated acting enrolled drama school employed graduation adopted suggested influential director successfully playing female lead stage play thunderstorm joined film debut joined met playwright year divorced married august gave birth daughter named new marriage short lived infidelity couple divorced daughter turned subsequently brief relationship actor post war period played lead roles dream paradise directed long live directed starred leftist films including spring river flows east directors director director women director performances popular films brought great fame critical acclaim communists won established continued acting career new government married husband manager shanghai gave birth son named soon embroiled anti campaign political campaign launched capitalist class accused confessed charges pressure decided divorce marriage lasted years later relationship director affected association play major role years changed starred film storm southern island director chose play leading role heroic nurse far cry traditional roles rich wives adjusted new role portrayed wide variety characters films including day director early spring february director stage sisters director recognized talented versatile actresses china relationship said intimate relationship chairman january private meeting set shanghai mayor said fan said requested meet private times suicide diagnosed breast cancer successful surgery months later found cancer brain undergo major operation time cultural revolution way films appeared early spring february denounced huge poisonous severe persecution alleged affair badly beaten followers wife gave ultimatum confess relationship november jumped apartment mansion death biographies museum biographies published chinese life biographical account daughter killed traffic accident movie star biography childhood home opened public selected filmography dream paradise long live spring river flows east lights hope world women storm day spring comes tree early spring february stage sisters
Shangguan Yunzhu
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24786_JamesL.Brooks
jim brooks born american director producer screenwriter growing new_jersey brooks endured fractured family life passed time reading writing dropping got job usher cbs going write broadcasts moved los_angeles work documentaries laid met producer secured job writer series mother car brooks wrote shows hired story editor later created series room hired brooks burns create mary tyler moore feature independent working woman lead character critically acclaimed won brooks primetime emmy awards brooks burns created successful spin offs shape comedy drama brooks left create sitcom taxi despite winning multiple suffered low ratings canceled twice brooks moved feature film work wrote produced film starting project critically acclaimed film produced directed wrote winning academy_award positions basing film experiences film earned academy award nominations work hampered negative press attention cutting recorded musical numbers good gets written earned praise seven years film sixth film know released brooks produced brooks founded television film company intend brooks returned television producer hired cartoonist create series shorts eventually led simpsons simpsons won numerous awards running brooks produced wrote film adaptation total brooks received emmy nominations winning early life brooks born brooklyn new_york united_states raised new_jersey parents née mother sold children clothes father furniture brooks family jewish changed surname claimed irish brooks father abandoned mother found pregnant lost contact son brooks pregnancy brooks father sent wife stating boy jim mother died described early life tough broken home poor sort lonely sort stuff later adding father sort mother worked long hours choice apartment lot older sister helped look child dedicated good gets brooks spent childhood surviving reading numerous comedic scripted works writing sent comedic short stories publishers occasionally got positive responses published believe career writer brooks attended high high school newspaper team frequently secured interviews celebrities including lists influences writers career television chicago_sun-times described brooks career non stop dropped public relations course brooks sister got job host cbs new_york_city job usually requiring college education friends secretary held half years weeks filled given job permanently original employee returned brooks went writer news broadcasts joining writing reports events assassination president kennedy moved los_angeles write documentaries produced hasn figured got job cbs secure paid worked associate producer series men crisis sixth months laid company trying cut expenses brooks occasionally work company including insect special failing find job news agency met producer party burns got job mother car hired rewrite script pitching story ideas brooks went write episodes girl andy sons hired story editor created abc series room lasted room second series american history feature black lead character case high school teacher played network felt sensitive attempted change pilot story helped white student black brooks prevented brooks worked taught importance extensive research conducted technique subsequent works brooks left room head writer year work pilots brought burns produce brooks burns hired cbs programming executive create series wife mary tyler moore drawing background journalism brooks set initially unpopular cbs executives demanded fire brooks burns network president rural purge executive liked moved better timeslot brooks burns hired staff eventually ended accord mary tyler moore critical commercial success feature independent minded working woman reliant man lead described acclaimed television programs produced television history seven year period received high praise critics numerous primetime emmy awards including years row outstanding comedy series usa_today called best shows air guide selected episode best episode entertainment_weekly picked mary hat toss opening credits television second greatest moment going strong brooks produced wrote film thursday game creating short lived series burns moved spin taking character received lasting years earning brooks duo project came shape second spin created unlike source series drama starring grant said explore issue facing media people contemporary society focusing investigating reporting issues impact layers personalities complex newspaper publishing company critically acclaimed twice winning primetime emmy award outstanding drama series award brooks left formed john charles company decided produce taxi new_york taxi company unlike focused blue collar male experience brooks davis inspired article night shifting hip fleet appeared september issue new_york magazine began abc airing tuesday nights company generated high ratings seasons moved wednesday ratings fell canceled nbc picked ratings remained low dropped season despite ratings won consecutive brooks produced began making films associates abc despite positive critical attention quickly canceled described brooks bringing realism previously world television comedy brooks seen shows friends numerous shows brooks focus character ensemble cast non domestic situation film brooks began work feature films project film starting wrote produced adapted screenplay novel film washington_post called good update traditional romantic comedy unlike novel brooks project came wrote produced directed terms adapting screenplay novel cost million took years film brooks won director brooks fearful attention oscar success bring deprived low profile finding hard work spotlight shining eyes added danger self conscious aware career lethal grew concerned threatening corporate influence film industry expense idea creative spirit romantic comedy brooks felt new form adding things supposed filmmaker capture time place glad way comedy cast main roles wished set film field understood opted broadcast journalism talking network journalists brooks realised changed near year half solid research industry began writing screenplay brooks felt didn like main characters decided change months reversed original opinion brooks stated happens audience supposed arc characters change dramatic purpose hope happens film audience takes arc happens movie doesn select hero plays differently audience audience helps create experience depending character hook decide ending film rest completed brooks nominated 38th berlin international film festival film nominated won film starring conceived filmed brooks old fashioned movie musical parody hollywood lifestyles movie clichés costing million featured songs prince choreography preview audience reactions music overwhelmingly negative production numbers film cut brooks wrote new scenes filming days spending seven weeks editing film hours brooks noted like tries soul threatens soul unusual brooks edit films substantially preview screenings occasion denied privacy media reported negative reviews release good counter bad publicity commercial failure brooks attempted produce documentary years later failing obtain rights prince song brooks agreed produce direct screenplay script needed suspend disbelief brooks realised style directing don know people suspend disbelief brooks spent year reworking screenplay changes emphasis changed product unusual writing team project good gets taking year produce funding secured according new_york_times brooks constantly experimenting constantly constantly editing film changing ending times allowing actors film tone film garnered praise brooks nominated good gets received total seven academy_award nominations winning best actor chicago reader labelled brooks best film stating brooks manages characters struggle connect funny painful beautiful basically triumph involved ranked empire list greatest movies time brooks cast terms good gets actor taking academy_award role brooks direct write film seven years filming took months ending june days additional filming october brooks produced endings film shooting scenes takes feel film complete script change filming opted cast dramatic role usual comedy parts based performance relationship family describing length production brooks said amazing writer director remember happy painted corners writing thought interesting wrestle director different story brooks directing style drove cast bats especially replaced ill month filming describing free falling going result throw air lands film poorly received box office failure film entitled know released december brooks produced directed wrote film stars professional player involved love triangle brooks began work film wishing create film young female athlete interviewing numerous women hundreds hours research film interested contemporary business executives held law corporate behavior aware created characters concept filming finished november brooks later film opening ending new_york_times described closely guarded columbia movies year brooks paid million project cost million film negatively received wrote los_angeles_times characters stick figures jokes flat situations felt felt film showed brooks finally lost comic mojo concluding films wonderfully restless energy know feels like resting variety felt film showed brooks lost spark time positive writing great flat finest romantic comedy year brooks hasn lost gift dreaming heroes worry brooks started film television production company produced big war roses brooks executive producer directorial debut produced later film brooks helped feature length script short film version bottle rocket brought attention brooks went wilson anderson apartment dallas agreeing produce film wilson stated think felt kind sorry despite having worst script reading brooks heard brooks kept faith project brooks produced directed theatrical production starred brooks appeared dreams documentary hollywood return television brooks meant return television helping start find producer stepped suggestion friend colleague gave brooks panel life hell cartoon entitled los way death hangs outside brooks office brooks asked life hell cartoonist pitch idea series animated shorts appear initially intended present animated version life hell series realized life hell require publication rights life work chose approach formulated version dysfunctional family lobby brooks office success shorts commissioned series half hour episodes called simpsons brooks produced alongside brooks negotiated provision contract fox network prevented fox interfering content according writer brooks contributed episode lisa substitute history simpsons garnered critical commercial acclaim winning numerous awards producing original content years issue celebrating 20th century greatest achievements arts entertainment time magazine named simpsons century best television series brooks inducted brooks involved public dispute episode star burns felt episode thirty minute advertisement brooks critic moved fox abc second season created simpsons lead character appears episode hoped brooks pull episode articles began appear newspapers country saying created critic removed names credits response brooks said furious matt going everybody wears suit fox complaining voiced concerns draw critic simpsons universe right agreed changes certainly allowed opinion airing publicly press going far gifted behavior right rotten critic short lived broadcasting episodes fox cancellation total episodes produced returned briefly series internet broadcast series developed cult following thanks complete series release dvd early 1990s shows produced multi deal abc joan network similarly short lived brooks produced wrote feature length film adaptation simpsons simpsons movie directed voice cast time television early seasons found recording sessions intense recording television series emotionally dramatic scenes video message homer recorded times leaving voice cast exhausted brooks conceived idea produced wrote centric short film longest played ice age nominated personal life brooks married twice married daughter divorced donated democratic_party candidates married children daughter sons cooper joseph member alpha filmography films television
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24859_PeterChao
better known alias born canadian comedic youtube personality known unconventional portrayals asian stereotypes best friends alongside politically incorrect videos drawn mixed criticism sources born raised new_brunswick canada second son chinese immigrants character born raised hong_kong bilingual speaking fluent english early life education born raised new_brunswick canada second son chinese immigrants produced early version paper trail minute long short film pertaining neighbor caught stealing newspapers director film caught attention subsequently issued scholarships graduated background development realised flair youtube chinese restaurant run indians garnered views adopted guise chinese guy later described character born raised hong_kong chinese immigrant forced canada prostitute mother instead listening mother school decided pursue comedy youtube style image seen video sporting pair sunglasses habit viewer interest attributes sunglasses contributing cool factor videos puts thick fresh boat accent parodies popular songs hits long love boyfriend criticizing fun people usually language fans referred nation writes example speaking character stating fresh boat immigrant come sic way china study north_america don look speak english reception character drawn mixed reception mistaken real person result posting racist content account previously suspended period fourteen days showing video deemed mock african americans branded breath politically incorrect fresh air asia called racist vulgar self funny youtube celebrities said performance african american people crossed line viewership positive style music video parody korean singer rapper style amassed million views days chinese guy eats loud close million hits videos number watched canada said response audience comments performances racist comedy racist anybody stereotypes everybody laugh professional wrestling appeared frequently beginning july taught things wrestling ballroom brawl commodore ballroom january largest attendance independent wrestling vancouver years discography music videos filmography commercials film theatre stage
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24887_XuLai(actress)
actress chinese wade april chinese film actress world war secret agent known standard beauty active film industry years quit acting suicide great star husband father chinese pop music second sino japanese war second husband lieutenant general ostensibly served japanese controlled puppet regime secretly worked agents resistance based communist victory chinese civil war defected severely persecuted cultural revolution died prison husband survived lived early life born poor family shanghai original called poverty began working british owned egg factory age later able attend school family fortunes improved attended run considered father chinese pop music joined bright moon song dance troupe toured cities china southeast_asia married years senior gave birth daughter named film career recruited join studio famous starring silent film appeared probably earliest female bath scene history chinese cinema later year starred feather mount starred popular patriotic films northwest colleagues bright moon troupe earliest stars portray vibrant sexy country girl prototype popular figures chinese cinema later inherited cinema hong_kong widely known standard beauty ceremony held crown beauty queen far east strongly disapproved coronation objections raised shocked public exhibiting nude referring bath scene suicide actress caused women commit suicide miles long funeral procession major impact quit acting finishing film daughter directed critically acclaimed considered best film sudden death daughter caused breakdown marriage couple divorced november year divorce requested compensation investment training secret agent married lieutenant general prominent family notorious playboy close friend chief secret service assistant secret agent shanghai reported stories sharing bed sure introduced movie queen die later spy chief mistress year wedding second sino japanese war erupted attacked shanghai august national capital december older brother general chief commander doomed defense resulted massacre deputy commander chief commander surrendered japanese recruited serve regime puppet government established japan occupied appointed commander public security wife close friend wives leaders puppet regime widely condemned chinese public publicly renounced relationship brother sister law surrender japan end world war government revealed sent serve secret agents regime couple took great personal risks obtain intelligence japanese spies troop movements pass resistance reportedly discovered identity japanese spy playing wife personally delivered messages chinese agents shanghai urgent situations clear communists winning chinese civil war moved family shanghai went join surrender governor communists brother surrendered appointed deputy commander fought battles troops provinces appointed moved husband beijing cultural revolution started wife minor actress shanghai 1930s began colleagues familiar past husband imprisoned criminal charges april died prison years torture age survived tumultuous period lived
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24948_MaggieGrace
born september american actress best known roles lost taken trilogy originally ohio dropped high school los_angeles mother parents divorce struggling financially landed role title character web based video series rachel room went earn young artist award nomination portrayal year old murder victim television movie murder grace cast television series lost main cast member seasons winning screen actors guild award shared ensemble cast leaving series grace keen work prominently film having starred opposite fog appeared suburban girl jane book club opposite taken reprised role taken taken played lead role alice wonderland modern novel wonderland grace reprised role shannon episodes lost including series finale appears sixth season portrays faith muse stars captures eye hank moody played david_duchovny early life grace born ohio children parents née ran family jewelry business family lived year old house house central ohio attended ninth grade briefly attended began acting school plays community theater including production local jewish kid grace big reader self described shakespeare telling age kind like kids star trek parents divorced years old mother sought fresh start grace dropped high school los_angeles california mother younger siblings married continued live father los_angeles grace mother moved struggled financially taking short term paying permanent residence eating basic diet afford career grace acquired agent week relocating los_angeles enrolled acting classes landed role rachel room web based video series affairs inside teenage girl bedroom created creek executive producer role television series cancelled episode aired breakout role television movie murder based true story year old murder nominated young artist award portrayal movie miniseries special leading young actress category lost went feature minor roles television series csi miami den like family films grace agent sent script pilot episode lost given role successful audition nominated teen choice award choice breakout performance female role lost lost lived hawaii filming season signed star opposite fog remake horror film character originally played filming lost supposed ended fog began productions coincided lost extended season finale grace flew sets hawaiian island british_columbia canada ranking maxim hot list returned lost second season character killed season eighth episode collision series writers began feel character story avenues limited executive producer said grace departure sort win win eager enter time career film leaving series joined principal lost cast members season onstage 12th screen actors guild awards lost won award outstanding performance ensemble drama series variety reported grace negotiations play men character film men stand july auditions reportedly held replacement role ultimately went grace later revealed contacted role surprised read question grace role independent film suburban girl alongside alec_baldwin starred jane book club based novel fan read novel released given film script met director says given role openly lesbian year old filming jane book club completed grace briefly returned hawaii shoot guest spot lost season episode starred thriller film taken list male actors grace wished work written months cast played lead wonderland modern adaptation wonderland grace starred drama appeared opposite film knight day faster grace busy schedule prevented returning shannon season premiere lost sixth final season eventually returned series finale end september revealed grace chosen play twilight saga breaking dawn december announced grace making broadway debut picnic play opened previews december running stars grace pulitzer prize winning play february announced actress leading new cbs series titled later exited creative reasons appearance guest star showtime series january plays muse rock roll world personal interest starring david_duchovny personal life grace lived honolulu hawaii working lost saying love place pursue acting claimed living hawaii lost stars introduce men probably different guy night said male stars protective deciding date certain men actor offered help select dates portfolio male models previously worked grace onscreen dated april left lost asked august stated great far young think having relationship working lost grace adopted feral cat named found literally dying jungle set said cat travel buddy dated contestant second season amazing race founder february grace announced engagement february grace announced split grace credits mother source inspiration asked closest friend said mother like sisters lucky exceptionally cool self proclaimed having written pen pal age having visited england years old number english poets william_shakespeare calls clumsy claiming trip legs time jokingly nicknamed plays los_angeles league friends filmography
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25080_CrissAngel
born december better known stage american angel began career new_york_city moving base operations known starring television stage previous live performance illusion collaboration casino las_vegas generated million tourist revenue las_vegas replaced live new produced directive rights entirely starred television series believe spike television phenomenon stage angel primetime television hours history television series specials cable network television holds multiple world records magic performances named decade century addition career angel lead singer industrial band released albums authored book secret revelations early life born december long_island new_york greek descent angel raised fourth grade family moved new_york father owned restaurant shop developed interest magic age seven performed age paid main early influence fourteen angel performing high school restaurants including wine gallery angel major illusion making mother float family den early career helped animal reality television host helped angel find train set act time graduated decided pursue career professional instead attending college parents wanted according angel hit road began touring traveling performance acts traveling performing attempted education studying history magic public libraries studied art music martial arts dance early career angel said stayed away younger didn want think like wanted create style television appearance performed hour abc primetime special entitled secrets early supporters angel horror director asked angel work film lord later recorded intro angel album world illusion system said angel mid-1990s extraordinary spectacular mix visionary magic future come quickly angel performed minute course world illusion conference madison square garden performing shows day angel starred television movie science magic sequel science magic later angel television series originally broadway angel picked performing angel worked streets promoting pedestrians ran performances times square hours tank water set world record longest time human completely submerged water performance television special angel known actively discourage belief stating way speak people dead said somebody entertainment purposes thing claim communicating dead don care hometown don care family members expose tell water torture cell times square august angel spent hours underwater phone booth sized water torture cell near wwe entertainment store new_york times square wwe corporation owners angel performing stage prepare trick practiced neighbor backyard swimming pool mother house new_york prior performance managed spend consecutive hours water hours performance period need exit use trick went sixteen oxygen tanks trick required remove chains exiting water hour skin began react substantially water end performance according emerged phone booth sized clear plastic steel angel air allowed breathe assistants pulled black curtain chamber block view television cameras people gathered outside window displayed cover angel apparently escaped bound arms legs neck pulling chamber celebratory scream successfully completing trick described having skin eyes emerging tank taken treated severe reported suffered jaw fatigue semi consciousness tank television specials promotional appearances october angel performed television special named hour long performance tribute special aired december channel_4 reviewed writing currently making provocative darker alternative walks streets new_york turning cups away coffee ceiling hooks piece resistance mind games update underwater trick attempt stay cell tank water hours restrained going filter system breaks water begins heat october aired hour special supernatural starring angel kate hare said special filmed universal theme park orlando supernatural finds angel crawling buildings passing quarter skin spontaneously having creatures burst chest asked process creating television specials angel said like hand specials executive producer direct create write music specials live performances label write produce special angel performed stunts including lighting fire making emerge pedestrian angel featured hour special japan early angel performed release new branding miller beer milwaukee wisconsin anniversary performance city performance suspended stories air bound escaped performed illusion period angel earned money selling signed merchandise making day angel television series creator director executive producer entered production january seasons filmed las_vegas season july included walking water walking light focused lamps seen space floating buildings causing disappear surviving exploding cutting half view audience getting run lying bed broken glass season released dvd completed screen run released halloween special special episodes additional disc dvd offering returned second season named best shows summer newspaper renewed season july season number rated million viewers year promoted performance suspended cube concrete times square escaping block set crash ground magic effects creator stated angel year biggest magic invaded pop culture degree changed image magic cool popular foreign television shows parts asia including china television noted films television books drove resurgence public popularity magic weekly magic television air years reviewed premiere writing stunts impressive makes fascinating home touches kid new_york magic skills age aware camera times angel manages offer personality especially family involved viewers follow new dangerous stunts crew including brothers offer insight ego drives profession ran point featured hours primetime television history tricks performed included making elephant disappear performance tricks order teach audience con men avoid intended manipulate money people july angel escaped hotel demolition crowd people illusion aired television program illusion angel showed audience step step achieved escape picked open set balcony smashed window room order enter hotel picked room internal door door escape initially supposed occur ladder hotel roof seconds collapse picking locks roof door instead angel emerged rubble collapse claiming initial plan escape helicopter total time allotted entire illusion minutes dynamite located second fourth floors building stage angel partnered produce stage stylized believe september live magic world taken mythology choosing word believe communicating death parent company financed million delays set gala opening october preview shows late september anniversary death initial preview received mixed reactions reviews reporters los_angeles_times cited lack magic angel known confusing theme opined angel able perform capabilities initial performances positive later quoted star pulse stating created live perfect magic performance remarkable magic art won blow mind possibly change life april angel ended performance believe insults blogger audience member reportedly fans performance bad getting root canal word gotten angel end performance later apologized angel remarks critic unimpressed initial said believe improved reducing narrative elements focusing magic wrote easily exciting thing stage year attracted estimated million ticket sales currently year performance contract runs best selling magic las_vegas television series stage celebrated fifth anniversary appearing stage october month cable television series based entitled angel believe broadcast spike season included hour episodes including different guests include asked years episode return television angel stated didn long television choice work live wanted amazing business magic world far ticket sales perception people experiencing coming multiple times felt great place think television obviously believe continue evolve performance want add new magic transforming missed television new creatively spike perfect home purchased foreign distribution rights watched new original series spike months according hollywood reporter episode lord death angel paid homage director horror movie episode angel performed closing stunt film laid beneath circle suspended swords predicted correct order falling swords avoid stabbed body release swords selected audience help randomly bouncing ball according world granted permission inventor filmmaker create film death stunt episode series filmed new_york_city asked pre announce performance crowd control angel performances concern police trick saw angel hanging feet bound neck attached metal weights successful trick angel tore shoulder muscles required surgery january resulted temporary closing believe stage january april recovering surgery returning performance shape host new stage featuring february march lieu performing clips watched youtube magic clips history site million views angel revealed secrets audience included lord trick revealed swords order avoid episode featuring illusion includes meeting angel team discussing problem trick ensure doesn happen phenomenon starting october appeared judge phenomenon cnn interview told ability aware supernatural psychic talk dead said going phenomenon somebody goes claims supernatural psychic ability going bust live television october episode reality phenomenon performed author help discover contents locked box fellow judge praised performance angel called comical subsequently challenged guess contents pulled pocket offering million dollars money led argument angel walked angel called ideological pulled apart promptly went commercial break angel revealed contents envelope unveiling challenged time responded born day apart born 20th december 19th lot years years year old came bending angel cut point saying guess proceeded open envelope envelope contained index card numbers printed september angel explanation somebody predicted going happen saved thousands lives envelope contents scheduled revealed episode season angel stage shows temporary replacement believe entitled performed theatre according included comedy world premiere new female prominently featured spike series joined supreme close artist magic comedy production written directed january angel announced planned taking north american tour summer featured angel performed minutes said great fun high energy packed mind blowing magic live angel premiered stage live touring features angel received positive reviews demonstrations developed angel illusion laboratory las_vegas located square foot warehouse international touring marked time angel travelled years premiere performance occurred connecticut november premiered june serving creator director executive producer performers include escape artist dog close reviewed having overwhelming positive reactions wrote contained mind blowing magic spectacle playing angel stated culmination years development began intended global touring venue new variety appearances guest spots angel numerous special television guest appearances including acting guest star march appeared including premiere episode 24th season episode successfully number asked think telling angel appeared talk shows including late late ellen degeneres awards live cnn guest tonight late david_letterman america got talent donnell guest acting appearance hit television shows csi las_vegas rules engagement angel appeared pop bowl commercial angel introduced awards biting head bat introduction homage early career onstage antics mtv_video_music_awards performed illusion musical performance britney_spears helped plan stage opened television broadcast hired planned michael_jackson arena concerts jackson death angel cameo feature film incredible character movie said modeled angel wax statue angel madame wax museum las_vegas projects music angel frontman heavy metal band angel collaborated industrial rock musician released debut album musical later released albums system system system released album supernatural musical style continues heavy metal style describing musical style said elements electronic orchestrated sections decided different places inspired emotion giving people connection sense feeling excitement crying happy produced soundtracks television series including collaborations members books angel author book published appeared los_angeles_times bestseller list year according page book details early beginnings career memorable demonstrations personal reflections secret revelations contains pictures provides step step instructions basic helped write book wrote tells evolution performance artist musician charting rise fame beginning age adding details life artistic philosophy influences survey covers allow push excellence different worlds internet watched internet history late 2000s clip walk water received million views million early videos achieved million views highly watched clip apart taken premiere episode believe million views month toys angel partnered release angel magic collection contained magic tricks instructions tricks magic kit children product backed million marketing recognition awards angel won year award addition decade title century title 22nd recipient award outstanding achievement art magic appeared covers magic magazines angel inaugural nominees awarded angel youngest inducted magic hall fame man won year award occasions awarded world magic legacy awards living legend award member walk fame class receive star world records angel holder world records including longest time submerged water fastest time escape minutes thirty seconds longest body suspension hours minutes fastest time perform illusion second holder world record people disappear illusion making people disappear performance believe personal life angel married longtime girlfriend couple filed divorce years later angel seen wife buried alive illusion season episode body suspension illusion season episode credited wife listed girl november angel began dating girlfriend relationship ended february proposed september cabo sunset dinner produced seven custom angel featured motorcycle designers motorcycle built rode intro filmed philanthropist angel created possible awarded wish foundation award supportive celebrity awarded foundation angel business interests million revenues annually
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25230_AmirBlumenfeld
hebrew born january israeli american comedian actor writer television host born israel moved los_angeles hired new_york based contributing books articles written starred original videos comedy website appearing series cast member short lived mtv program came national prominence semi finalist yahoo inaugural national contest losing eventual champions best known appearing web series jake plays annoying exaggerated version originally spare time series produced acting series gained award best individual performance released jake fired minute special company paid content episodes jake average views produced pair hosted numerous live shows started advice december announced jake adapted television comedy ed_helms executive producer filmed pilot despite fan created campaign garnered tens thousands instead sister network picked pilot filmed aired prank war series depicts play series escalating practical jokes popular led appearing jimmy live mtv later hired host clip featuring prank videos internet outside appeared short film old man television series want pants film christmas writes early life born israel moved los_angeles california age parents older brothers family described aware humor early realized funny early age realized people laugh later age college time trying jokes terms writing attended jewish elementary school going private jewish high school summer attended computer camp mathematics camp expressed regret jewish summer camp went study hoping creative job advertising marketing writing comedy graduated says uses degree somewhat intelligent jokes finance accounting career sophomore berkeley began writing articles comedy website founder ideas found funny posted website graduated hired time write guide college humorous book presented guide university education moved new_york aged later moved writing original videos acted series hardly working portrayed episodes mtv listed best woody allen impressions found internet favorite sketch written entitled moments cup chicks involves director briefing participants viral video girls cup beginning appeared prank war series videos play series escalating practical jokes described showed true colors desire famous cut deeper emotionally thought marriage proposal girlfriend went far seven videos posted years month hiatus culminating thinking won usd taking half court basketball shot led interviewed wired magazine appearing jimmy live starred mtv employees staff members wrote filmed starred set offices scripted reality premise structured half hour sitcom incorporates sketches published online critics called series sketches said deeply disappointing character iconic face web site personalities developed surface level season consisting episodes hosted mtv series featuring recorded video posted online generally received poor reviews critics looking clip format use content youtube calling inferior prank war inspired said hosts material commentary forgettable prank war series perfect example gags right shame muster near level jake met colleague began seated began short videos uploaded video sharing website video called quick characters involved spontaneously pointing camera instructing act certain way later began web series jake episodes posted plays jake normal guy plays annoying obsessive worker jake attention videos began promoted website later adopted series duo episodes jake week years episode averages views series featured guest appearances described character sort evolved super weird little root character similarity character said hopefully different maybe root person probably little character maybe things thinks think able suppress magazine listed series web sites saying considering mainly hobby work better stuff paid 14th awards jake won people voice award comedy long form series won magazine featured jake listed series best web shows said sign running bizarre situations disturbing comedy received nomination awards best male performance comedy role jake october released jake fired minute episode jake pair produced edited previous months continuing release short episodes available buy facebook dvd special company paid content plot involves fictitious new ceo promoting jake firing jake realizes mistake try job president said fired extension jake people know said expands universe considerably adding characters locations newer jake plot hosted live events jake including live locations new_york performed toronto canada london june sold extra dates added performance poorly received local media guardian said lot find ways tales behaviour comedy june israel pair gave lecture appeared mtv money strangers december announced jake adapted television comedy network star series serve writer executive producer alongside ed_helms announced new project jake comedy audio called advice listeners submit questions new episodes released monday featured guest stars including van williams lauded comfortable listen genuinely funny said like listening best friends having hilarious conversation couch guardian called typical example comedy said contained far laughing commenting new jake laugh laugh way topic wanted stream consciousness occasional funny line listen small children following success duo founded network includes hosted involved including notable program found network includes talk shame guys lonely announced newest lonely available exclusively work starred short film old man alongside colleagues growth man mistaken student nephew high school movie chosen staff pick screened austin film festival music festival club comedy film festival portable film festival appeared comedian television series 10th episode second season entitled halloween ellie played writer hired improve movie script second half episode better said played guy actually ends coming funniest audience starring things called sitcom appearance clearly occasion want pants mtv produced played friend adrian comedy film christmas alongside friend reviews largely remark performance ign said isn adrian scenes thought treated characters living props movies film commented adrian says slight best commended film strong supporting cast saying constant amusement writer works freelance contributed section called curious comedian influences speaking role education shaping humor said went jewish schools growing sense humor cultivated everybody funny said influenced television programs watched growing including simpsons saturday night live says taught think creatively originally jokes people making jokes jokes cited influence likes curb enthusiasm compared nbc series saying office workplace dynamics situations funny characters funny personal life jewish described religious attend temple saturday celebrate jewish holidays family speaks hebrew basketball fan supports favorite players filmography film television online video
Amir Blumenfeld
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25337_NateParker
born november american actor director producer writer musical performer appeared lights red tails secret life bees pride american wrestler great bridge high school parker active charitable work time volunteer wrestling coach political activist background parker born norfolk virginia year old mother time mother married biological father man gave parker parker younger sisters according dna analysis ancestry people modern day parker time middle school mother fell love stationed bath maine united_states_air_force mother married moved maine parker despite physical distance remained close biological father emotionally father died parker parker involved classroom fights home power struggles stepfather parker moved virginia stay maternal uncle wrestler age great grandmother got sick mother moved virginia lived high school zone joined sharing bedroom apartment mom aunt grandmother parker said didn material things loved parker accused rape sophomore cleared charges parker married native pennsylvania met attending frontier park summer alumnus athletic career parker looked able parker started wrestling princess anne high school parker placed state wrestling championships junior attending reuniting mother moved great bridge high school district parker participate powerhouse wrestling program member state champion great bridge wrestling team state champion pound wrestler placed high school american earned scholarship wrestle parker nationally ranked freshman transferring continued ranked junior pound wrestler placed fifth national collegiate athletic association wrestling championships american oklahoma following fifth place finish ranked second nationally senior earned undergraduate degree computer programming oklahoma graduating oklahoma worked computer programmer noticed modeling convention dallas texas accompanying model friend acting career parker profession computer programmer described writing code attended event dallas model relationship los_angeles talent manager noticed parker convention talent search parker waiting friend finish audition felt parker look parker actor model parker denied asked parker read monologue asked parker lines fisher parker delivered video week told los_angeles california right away parker packed clothes computer moved sleep aspiring actor couch quickly landed television commercial bit parts guest appearances followed working acting coach anderson arriving los_angeles early parker continued live california wife mother sisters square foot bedroom apartment parker played male lead hip hop romeo juliet smaller role pride african american swim team allowed display athletic physique directed selected parker role parker heard washington requires biographies characters directs wrote page biography character prepare role write character biography read works character based real life parker character love interest character bad boy streak parker performed soundtrack parker stars nominated best supporting actor category won secret life bees played love interest character movie starred written directed based book reunited secret life bees director playing male lead film lights performance nominated image award outstanding actor motion picture directing years parker interested making film based life announced funding working assembling team film called birth nation ironic tribute famously racist film addition writing directing parker cast turner cast key roles acquired distribution rights film million film festival broke record paid film festival production surpassing acquired million years earlier public charity parker provide scholarships youth ages supporter program called program foster youths youth california kids involved daily activities stimulate creativity intellect parker coaches wrestling team year olds assists coaching wrestling parker active supporter volunteer obama presidential campaign filmography awards nominations
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25348_BrendaSong
born march american actress model spokesperson song started business child fashion model early television work included roles television shows deeds commercials television roles late 1990s song won young artist award performance ultimate christmas present song signed contract starred clue significant contributions channel stuck suburbs productions song began playing lead female role suite life deck character noted disney longest continuous characters song transition mainstream movies appeared critically acclaimed film starred short indie film kiss recurring roles scandal new girl starred series october song signed talent holding deal fox 20th century fox television star television project song cast television pilots nbc cbs early life born california suburb sacramento father thai mother paternal grandparents clan changed song family immigrated united_states parents born asia met adults sacramento father works mother younger brothers years old song moved mother los_angeles california support acting career rest family followed years later young girl song wanted ballet younger brother wanted said mom wanted place settled song cried way class holds black belt song named ninth grade earned high school diploma age took courses community college online major psychology minor business acting early work song started business child fashion model san_francisco spotted shopping mall agent modeling school began acting age commercial commercial film role requiem afi student short film actress came confident auditions focused obvious loved said sung film dancer named remembers loving brother childhood hong_kong seven year old song played young version portrayed adult film won golden eagle award appeared short film directed called white fox song appeared episodes television program regular children television series portrayed theatrical film debut santa muscles independent film starring professional wrestler small role leave beaver appeared nickelodeon television series deeds played thirteen episodes deeds number small parts television shows 7th heaven judging amy brothers popular mac nightmare room people song early roles led recognition role disney channel original movie ultimate christmas present won award best performance movie comedy supporting young actress film centers teenage girls find weather machine snow los_angeles appearance mac led nomination best performance comedy series guest starring young actress year 20th century fox family film like mike grossed million film stars rapper bow wow orphan suddenly play nba level basketball song portrays character thirteen year old orphan film criticized frightening myths adoption successful spawn sequel song participate sequel song signed contract disney appeared movie clue song continued guest appearances american situation comedies raven recurring role disney channel series future appearing seven episodes series late song starred suburbs portraying television premiere received million viewers film teenage girls living accidentally exchange cell phones famous teen musician later said stuck came crazy cause went flags kids recognized stuck suburbs like wow movie shows song began appearing role suite life role named paris early script alludes paris london paris hotel father owns got role audition surprised find friend working song says london fantasy person wish wish closet series residents workers fictional boston mainly centers trouble making twins cole song series premiered march receiving million viewers making successful premiere critics praised song performance suite life series april article stated song steal spotlight said watched episode suite life realize character plays hotel london allusion paris excellent job commenting song cover story series stated song main reasons suite life franchise remains successful highly rated series disney stable people magazine article character described melodramatic high seas diva series eventually earned young artist award best family television series comedy emmy nominations outstanding children program twice outstanding choreography nominations favorite song earned asian excellence award nomination outstanding newcomer series debut suite life series song regular voice role american dragon song voice role christmas didn happen later starred online series called song starring role title character disney channel original movie homecoming warrior million viewers premiere planned comedy directors film having trouble finding suitable actor comedic presence ability play main character originally named films directors said originally brought play supporting monk role started training martial arts realized quickly switched things offered lead movie perfect combination wit martial arts song break brick hand screen test landing title role according new_york_times film star vehicle song film average popular chinese american teenager life turned upside visit young chinese monk monk claims powerful female warrior person prevent ancient evil spirit destroying world second story line family struggle keeping culture heritage song felt relate message knew little people making film said identified don want know came promote film posed cover seventeen teen seventeen malaysia magazines traveled malaysia singapore costa_rica homecoming warrior sequel starring song announced end film received positive reviews critics called role strong departure london character suite life adding song shows movie longer restrict playing dumb site praised film stating homecoming warrior enjoyable little killer action sequences great showcase talent acting martial aside totally characters situations worth minutes time described song charming appealing personality playing shallow commending disney strong asian cast review noted rare female martial arts star black belt song stunt work film guidance executive producer series song inspired endure stunt training way mother dealt breast cancer executive vice president called film vampire slayer meets tiger hidden dragon said song incredibly talented smart adds diversity network real kid song reprised role suite life spin suite life deck premiere drew million viewers watched series premiere canada watched scripted series children aged watched scripted series children second watched scripted series pre teens disney ordered second seasons series executive vice president issued press release stated second season extension cast suite life makes history longest running continuous characters air half hour episodes thrilled brilliant inspired production team extraordinary run possible according wall_street_journal song participation series led highly popular children ages seven present film work television starred special delivery film year old troubled teen alice song called comedy australian publication gave song positive review performance film song appeared theatrical film college road trip song starred animated television special nbc spirit christmas new_york late song special appearance grand opening cleveland song joined main cast alongside justin_timberlake film founders popular social networking site facebook song portrayed harvard_university student dates film critically acclaimed received nominations academy_awards including song starred short film kiss kiss screened numerous film festivals won best short film award film festival song recurring role scandal second seasons song recurring role new girl august song cast leading role fox television series song portrayed character pilot episode significantly criticized asian american groups song character wore stereotypical sexy asian costume deemed racist groups interview entertainment_weekly song defended denied racism allegations fox refused shoot scenes deemed racist groups premiered september fox canceled series season october song signed talent holding deal fox 20th century fox television star television project april song cast regular role nbc comedy pilot november song cast life pieces matt crazy hot mess wife february song cast cbs pilot later renamed series picked cbs scheduled begin airing television season public image personal life song world change annual charity fashion benefit supported 10th song carnival benefit participated healthy kids day chicago began hosting disney special daily segment called helps children families learn nutrition healthy food series produced countries association song returned second season miniseries article spotlight math included facts song mathematical guidance song appeared alongside celebrities time vote commercial aimed encourage american citizens vote presidential election song participated diet easter holiday house event decorated egg event sold online auction according time song disney involved hollywood party girl scene calls great role model young girls said hollywood grand openings award shows try stay away parties easy swept away scene expected drank smoked entire life seen year olds drinking smoking think gross young role model kids song said goodness hope set good example living dream single day named song queen disney citing major contributions song ranked ninth pretty entertainment voted aol teen stars ranked maxim asian hot list song ranked aim list guide listed list hottest young stars watch song featured rising stars list described young hollywood promising rising stars blog angry asian man named influential asian americans age song spokesperson disney environmental campaign disney featured commercials campaign charity aim explain children help preserve earth invited website register pledge offering chance help choose disney invest million environmental programs celebrity disney cruise line spokesperson clothing brand april picture song escort agency disney told unauthorized use image personal attorney issued cease song filed libel suit seeking damages song said role model millions young people feel stand company regard exploitation image settlement announced march october people reported song engaged trace cyrus june cyrus announced couple ended relationship music credits song disney channel circle stars group performers different television series took recording music video version dream wish heart makes recording included special edition dvd album released april label peaked billboard kids audio chart compilation albums chart song appeared music video good life film clips stuck suburbs included song appeared music videos van der song world wish episode song performed great great theme song online series sang favourite thing suite life episode episodes song sang poorly create impression character tone deaf wrote produced demo songs songs credited associated filmography films television web awards nominations
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25378_HeidiMontag
née born september american television personality singer fashion designer author born raised colorado befriended came prominence cast mtv reality television series hills chronicled personal professional lives friends whitney port production briefly attended employed event planning company series progressed began dating fellow cast member ultimately ended friendship ensuing feud central focus series carried subsequent season couple collectively nicknamed married april later year controversial appearances second season american version celebrity january released debut studio album superficial critically panned commercially unsuccessful failing earn money spent making received widespread criticism undergoing surgery procedures day featured television series famous food celebrities competed restaurant partnership years later competed single entity eleventh series british version celebrity big brother eventually runners life career early life born september colorado parents married owned restaurant years closing older sister holly reality television personality younger brother sky father later married step brother died accidental fall roof graduating high school moved california attended san_francisco semester freshman orientation befriended time primary cast member mtv reality television series transferred los_angeles california subsequently featured episodes series second season failing find school challenging dropped received employment assistant years promoted event hills superficial moving los_angeles spin series hills developed chronicle lives friends whitney port year began short lived relationship described end best decision life second season friendship deteriorated began dating later moved season ended friendship suspected responsible rumors sex tape involving boyfriend ensuing feud carried subsequent season announced engagement august entered music industry began recording debut studio album later month song body language leaked internet featured uncredited rap verse following month confirmed weekly undergone breast months prior promotional single accompanying music video higher released february later month appeared cover maxim collaborated launch clothing line april contract renewed following year company decided featuring celebrity endorsements future advertising fourth season hills mexico november couple decides officially marry fifth season final appearance series mid season finale attended wedding peace ceremony held april california subsequently replaced cast member previously introduced additional unauthorized leaks enlisted songwriter continue work album released extended plays included song debuting number billboard hot dance club songs chart song chart country later year appeared second season american version celebrity support feed children foundation quit hospitalized later created controversy alleging subject torture production leaving series notorious antics antagonistic roles notably interview today described wrong america august performed official single finished version body language miss universe appearance met negative critical response criticized overall production following month appeared cover playboy november released book famous guide looking playing press tabloid fixture january revealed people undergone surgery procedures single day months prior performed procedures lifts ear chin reduction second second breast commented died reducing breath rate minute debut studio album superficial digitally released later month overwhelmingly negative critical response critics self funded record cost nearly million sold approximately copies week downloads failing earn money spent making final appearance hills halfway sixth final season december stated talked times series conclusion unfortunate things happened way different people older mature angrily appeared sequence contestants asked forgive hurt past told stand ruined life lies said sex tape falsely blamed terrible trying ruin life universally bringing sex tape lies views worth noting actually blamed spreading false rumors felt knew lying took loved trying use publicity present later career exit hills auditioned replacement installment series ultimately featured film june producer commenced work unreleased second studio album following month filed divorce citing differences petition called september action intended boost ailing career november renewed vows california february feature film debut later year appeared vh1 reality television series famous food competed celebrities partnership stake restaurant worked open october began writing memoir following year released extended play dreams come true january single entity competed eleventh series british version celebrity big brother notably developed minor feud singer television personality named runners losing clark february aired television special discussing rise prominence titled scandal secrets surgery later year launched initially assumed web series couple different reality television format installment project later revealed example narrative collaborated create twitter game players imaginary october revealed original cup breast resulted severe health issues underwent breast reduction surgery replace cup appeared television special shock premiered december admitted situations involved reality series starred fact shows producers later appeared episode june swapped olympic athlete husband october husband media appearances largely devoted subjects claiming image terrible people stemming hills factual somewhat intense dislike included husband admitting spread rumors said true proven sex tape boyfriend claimed paid remain friend time adding reconciled family husband displeasure filmography discography studio albums superficial extended plays dreams come true
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25418_GeorgeMeyer
born american producer writer best known work simpsons led group script rewrite sessions publicly credited thoroughly ing comedic sensibility raised attended harvard_university president harvard graduated degree abandoning plans attend medical school attempted money dog racing failed months series short term jobs hired david_letterman advice join writing team late night david_letterman left seasons went write new necessarily news saturday night live tired life new_york moved boulder colorado wrote screenplay film star project fell founded humor army man garnered strong following ended issues producer fan hired write animated sitcom simpsons held number positions relationship writer daughter early life education born pennsylvania united_states grew arizona eldest children roman catholic family german ancestry parents worked real estate business jokes somewhat unhappy childhood stating common argument household family member ruined holiday sister noted frequently blamed family problems size family activities limited watched lots television read mad magazine altar boy wrote student newspaper grew hoping day priest television finding humor smart batman appreciated humor attended harvard_university served president harvard fact people took humor seriously changed life wrote harvard big book college life isbn volume commissioned aside grades harvard average suffered bouts depression graduated degree accepted medical school decided commented roman catholic upbringing new_yorker profile people talk horrible brought catholic true main thing sense proportion piece school nun jesus angry wall dying bleeding guy cross image throw little kid think talking line par killing jesus career college moved denver colorado planning scientifically win fortune dog racing ran money weeks worked variety jobs including substitute teacher salesman clothing store won game jeopardy point worked research lab assistant studying hope prove key cell cell recognition fellow writers suggested comedian david_letterman head writer hired member writing staff new late night noted submission little detail beautifully wrote recurring gags including crushing things ambitions wanted challenge audience night brilliance blast higher plane existence later explained left write new late short lived variety series saturday night live creator shared office writer credited giving comedy advice following joined writing teams necessarily news saturday night live beginning later called working frustrating experience work regarded writers producers said stuff wasn popular saturday night regarded lot times sketches cut cut dress rehearsal horrible experience looking seeing painter carefully touching set getting ready smashed pieces sent brooklyn didn realize time left moved boulder colorado wanted far new_york environment wrote film script project dropped success jokes later simpsons ideas found spent time skiing going poetry readings trying meet girls founded humor army man wrote page issue wholly publishing copies gave friends disappointed decline national felt longer magazine sole purpose funny starting army man tried agenda laugh claimed didn know reprinted material obtaining permission including review run added like think army man real publication irresponsible gained strong following listed rolling_stone hot list noted rule stuff funny pretty short army man joke kill cup coffee tastes good idea kind logic kind americans things life big leads consume love suspended publication issue offers magazine national fear lose best qualities according believer comedy circles army man taken mythological proportions met varying reactions felt embarrassed people build monumental work comedy silly little meant reader producer animated sitcom simpsons sent compilation reel simpsons shorts fox variety preceded development series turned job initially offered second chance work creative consultant fall accepted simon hired army man contributors played active role extensive group script sessions rewrite room role performed solo script work credited writing episodes described guru room room according writers approval pitch lines tired lengthy writing schedule decided leave sixth season work film pilot script soon returned consultant later writing staff executive producer noted hard leave simpsons romantic notions subterranean like maybe guerrilla filmmaking attempted projects picked left received final credits season returned write film adaptation later mixed feelings worked hard people liked feels publicly credited thoroughly ing comedic sensibility simpsons runner series time called best comedy writer hollywood scully said main reason simpsons good years said nearly script influence creators writer credit run day people come tell great mention favorite lines george noted beginning adding thousands jokes plot twists etc considers classic brilliant deep suspicion social institutions tradition general affected writing episodes simpsons homer washington thanksgiving work simpsons saturday night live late night david_letterman won received multiple primetime emmy award nominations including award addition work simpsons wrote directed starred play ran weeks theater special earth america personal life relationship writer lived 1990s broke later got child named poppy born father gave sense live seattle raised catholic hated later working simpsons taking advice fellow writer vegetarian collector space program memorabilia practices fan grateful dead closest thing life spiritual figure sister ann married strong interest environment notes organization care days newly discovered species moss frogs sri_lanka named daughter poppy tribute dedication wrote comic opinion piece environment begins certainly animal lover wears leather shoes vegetarian resist smoked salmon friends movie fly fuel jets great clouds fraud feelings summer feeling uneasy starting think culture assault nature course credits late night david_letterman writer necessarily news writer new writer saturday night live writer writer simpsons writer producer wrath thanksgiving blood feud washington horror contributor separate homer sunday sunday brother little laughter parent rap edge writer consulting producer producer credited formal couple earth america
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25483_MillaJovovich
born december ukrainian born american actress model musician fashion designer appeared numerous science fiction action films leading music channel vh1 reigning queen kick butt born emigrated parents united_states began modeling age photographed cover italian magazine featured unforgettable women world advertisements acting role television film night train year appeared feature film gained attention role explicit romance film return blue considered breakthrough role french science fiction film fifth element written directed married year soon divorced starred heroine martyr messenger story joan arc known playing alice leading character resident evil film series adapted video game series films critically panned commercially successful released album divine comedy continues release demos songs official website contributes film soundtracks model created clothing line production company early life family born ukrainian serbian father ethnic russian mother years old family left soviet_union political reasons immigrated london subsequently immigrated sacramento california settling los_angeles seven months later parents divorced soon arrival los_angeles father relationship argentine woman son parents divorce years saw little half brother los_angeles mother tried acting jobs found little success language barriers eventually resorted cleaning houses earn money parents served director father convicted imprisoned participating illegal operation concerning medical insurance given year sentence released serving years according prison good better person gave chance stop think attended public schools los_angeles fluent english months school teased classmates coming soviet_union called russian spy accepted crowd age left seventh grade focus modeling started age said rebellious early teens engaging drug use shopping mall vandalism credit card fraud citizen age modeling career early work led success advertising bringing young model contracts covers vogue cosmopolitan featured magazine covers including major fashion magazines campaigns christian gap coach international referred minor cameo novel satire society obsession celebrities beauty said designer muse article claimed favourite topped forbes magazine richest world list earning reported million picked spanish clothing line new featured campaigns seen ads noted modeling priority money earns enables selective creative decisions hired new face global advertising campaign jewelry retailer acting career early work mother raised movie star enrolled age acting classes acting jobs picked started attending school young actors regular school system appeared professional role television film night train later year debut feature film romantic thriller moon junction roles television series including paradise married children lose age cast lead return blue opposite given age beauty compared child model turned actress starred original role controversial appeared nude film shields blue role nominated best young actress starring motion picture young artist awards worst new star golden awards starred comedy later year portrayed biographical film acted film confused played screen girlfriend played boyfriend strongly featured promotions film upset find role reduced released film discouraged took hiatus acting roles moving europe started work music breakthrough returned acting lead role french science fiction action film fifth element alongside written directed portrayed alien helps save planet said worked like hell band practice clubs pot acquire role impress married december later divorced created mastered alien fictional language words role wore costume came known ace costume body suit designed medical fifth element selected opening film cannes film festival worldwide box office gross million times budget million fifth element praised visual style critic wrote makes impression effectiveness little acting dialogue nominated favorite female newcomer best fight film inspired video game planned action figure figure released licensing problems interview said favorite role appeared drama got game abused prostitute acted appeared music video song year returned action genre playing title role messenger story joan arc direction cut hair short wore armor extensive battle scenes received generally good reviews performance received nomination worst actress historical drama moderately box office gaining million worldwide appeared troubled million dollar hotel film based concept story band directed starred alongside provided vocals film soundtrack year played bar owner british western film claim followed supporting role evil comedy international success starred horror action film released united_states march based video game series portrayed alice film heroine fights legion zombies created accepted role brother fans video game franchise performed stunts required film scene involve jumping cement platform management deemed dangerous trained combat training film commercially successful grossing million opening weekend gaining million domestically million worldwide later portrayed manipulative gang wife erin good deed romantic comedy stupid man punk rocker dummy provided guest voice television series king hill role dummy allowed act film oscar winning friend prior filming found easy identify role felt possessed similar qualities actress life reprised role alice sequel resident evil resident evil apocalypse role required fight training hours day addition months prior filming gun training martial arts apocalypse received negative reactions critics film greater commercial success ranking number box office unlike film following release film unhappy critical results director effort noted interview year large action films care commercial career acts independent little films come artistic good balance following year featured faux trailer remake film science fiction action thriller released march played title role role involved heavily choreographed fight sequences screened critics reviewed critically panned grossing million worldwide year starred revenge driven girlfriend illegal gun drug dealer scottish actor recent future roles present reprised role alice resident evil extinction resident evil series film grossed estimated million theaters opening weekend topping box office gross week opened stronger predecessor resident evil apocalypse opened million theaters theaters extinction march interview said appear action film long time expressing desire portray diverse roles added talks sequel resident evil franchise real possibility starred perfect film thriller couple honeymoon hawaii played played wife jailed played stone psychological thriller starring filming began recently closed jackson michigan played role science fiction thriller fourth kind starred psychological thriller faces crowd written directed film plays survivor serial killer attack leaves suffering condition called renders unable recognize faces returned alice fourth movie resident evil series directed husband role dirty girl premiered september toronto film festival opposite starred set star horror film based screenplay appeared directorial debut film bringing bobby stars russian film translates stars set portray winter queen announcement pregnancy early year film postponed spring seven arts films announced merging distribution operations joint venture expected release winter queen direction returned role alice fifth installment resident evil resident evil retribution released september set return alice sixth allegedly installment film franchise entitled resident evil final chapter music career begun working music album early signed company heard demo recorded august asserted interview forthcoming album mix mortal initially presented strictly pop album protested insisting personal poetry lyrics recording instrumental material written songs exception ukrainian folk song covered april billed released divine comedy title reference epic poem chosen title seeing russian artist proposed cover artwork sketch untitled album found sketch struggle singing divine comedy divine comedy received critics featured pop infused traditional ukrainian folk songs led comparisons musicians rolling_stone called album remarkable mature rich invention featuring angst laced poetry vivid melodies arrangements find common spirit synth pop european folk psychedelic dream rock released track gentleman fell accompanying music video sole single album music video originally directed featured results decided film version second version gentleman fell homage short film afternoon subsequently played mtv toured united_states promote album opening wet crash test playing smaller acoustic sets opted perform smaller intimate settings turning musical appearance saturday night live collaborating musically longtime friend musician wrote divine comedy album musical coordinator supporting tour met worked ventures following divine comedy expressed interest releasing second album having songs ready future recording intended summer release despite appearance field recording people tree sessions release second album formed experimental band called wrote songs sang played electric guitar band heavier darker ukrainian folk sounding elements album similar sound trip hop plastic memory played dozen shows los_angeles new_york_city potential album release attended plastic memory featured benefit celebrity compilation album group formally released record longer contributed tracks film soundtracks including dummy provided songs soundtracks films acted underworld produced musician bass player inch nails years song gentlemen fell featured rules attraction soundtrack celebrities vocals featured cover family raise money appeared guest vocalist song lover album gift love oceans worked musician tool perfect circle industrial project contributing vocals track featured film soundtracks original remixed form january heard collaborating track called mission performed song live performance february las_vegas nevada longtime music collaborator currently continue record perform highly praised appearances recent years continues write songs refers demos provided free format official website provides license freely download remix tracks reserves right sell issue new single called released song presented life ball fashion design fellow model launched line clothing called pair opened new_york_city september line lasted years dresses line designed partner based los_angeles pieces found los_angeles stores world vogue praised line girl town cult status designers spend years trying achieve november vogue nominated vogue fashion fund award nominated finalist took prize hawk designed costume character resident evil extinction shorts alice character wears variation alice star shorts spring collection late signed deal design collection target international campaign following footsteps late hawk mutually agreed end business increased demands time explained artist deal shipping rates taxes media personality noted careers model singer actress music channel vh1 referred reigning queen kick butt roles sci action films said despite negative critical response resident evil films franchise turned list action star action roles given geek following mtv said geek dream girl ranked maxim magazine hot list ranked ranked maxim named list hottest ranked ask men women list attended sang birthday celebration actress gave speech thanked saying family left soviet_union sadly sure relatives thanks reunited personal life born ukraine soviet_union father doctor russian mother actress addition english fluent french partly russian referred role russian culture played life stated russian mother famous actress ussr books read russian raised atmosphere russian classical theatre school art built system realistic art modern cinema stands principle russian person wants find truth base russian culture forget especially russian roots established charitable foundation help ukrainian children time referred strong ukrainian girl work lot addition advocated appeared spread cover high times article published admitted cigarettes practices attempts live healthy lifestyle specific religion considers spiritual person avoids foods prefers cook practices brazilian addition varieties martial arts enjoys playing guitar writing poems lyrics songs relationships marriage married screen boyfriend filming confused marriage mother months later shortly moved europe friend musician met lived new boyfriend bassist london october dated photographer las_vegas married fifth element director went directly ceremony divorced befriended young poet musician inspiration compositions involved romantically death car accident november currently resides homes los_angeles new_york husband film writer director married august met working film anderson wrote directed starred anderson proposed separated period time couple november gave birth anderson child daughter child born los_angeles california april second daughter born discography studio albums divine comedy people tree sessions singles gentleman fell bang head life electric sky compilations soundtracks albums featuring soundtrack appearances compilation appearances filmography film television video games awards nominations nominated numerous awards nominated motion picture role return blue nominated golden award worst new star role film nominated saturn award best supporting actress role fifth element best new actress aliens role conversely received nomination golden award worst supporting actress role received nomination golden award story joan arc received nomination saturn best actress award role alice resident evil won best actress sci action film resident evil extinction scream awards nominated scream awards performance fourth kind won hollywood spotlight award best actress 14th annual hollywood awards gala role film stone won scream award best science fiction actress resident evil received nomination nominated golden award performance resident 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25754_PaulMcDermott
born australian comedian actor writer director singer artist television personality comedian best known good news week role member musical comedy group anthony stars disbanded reformed performed individually frequently appeared taken major televised productions comedy festival gala great debate hosted abc programs briefly featured triple morning radio presenter hosted good news week pursued painting career given series concerts featuring self penned songs nature published author having released books collaboration anthony stars individually written columnist number australian newspapers selection columns compiled book wisdom written illustrated adapted short films scripting directing performing painting animations personal life born twin children catholic family father john senior public servant mother betty home manager family moved canberra attended college canberra describes having shy bit studied art years describes painting love considers final year piece art school finest work started performing age needed money buy waiting tables thought soon people says privately maintains interest art painting drawing hand crafting books works alias artist young master paul criticised war drugs society tendency ignore large drug involves people ages happens fear talking says cities like manchester unemployment problems alcohol venues thousand people age sixteen heads saturday night son partner cousin retired current adelaide media personality career stars began says equipped useful experience ability cope situations later started performing clubs joined group called performed new canberra club called got know musical comedy group anthony stars asked join group member left commitments primary reason joining says monetary stealing canvas art school initially performing live clubs writing majority material songs achieved success adelaide fringe festival subsequently travelled britain edinburgh fringe festival nominated award toured nationally internationally appearing british television playing opening barcelona olympics initially struggling gain success australia picked perform abc big gig popular feature appeared frequently group premiered series abc ran seasons says liked performing allowed bring range interests got write perform sing create costumes paint backdrops group split final farewell tour australia rumours falling trio persisted years maintained parted good terms simply time wanted pursue careers different directions revealed break large diagnosed multiple years following break wrote film scripts stage says particularly interested returning comedy came regard good years recruited host satirical news based good news week reunited tour australia frequent collaborator known replacing guitarist radio commitments television career recruited director previously worked host good news week aired abc network returned new series hosted afi awards presented abc strictly dancing reunited robinson named host new abc variety program described successor premiered april quickly built strong cult audience poor programming rate cancelled initial run episodes says cancellation believed excellent venue performers alternative work achieved ratings success allowed continue returned regular television hosting july host room australian version long running british airing good news week hosted good news week cancellation night reprised role series returned comedic similar format british program got news features teams permanent captains guests competing answer questions based recent news events opens humorous monologue based news week responsible posing questions awarding points teams sort judge jury says role premiered abc moved network abc initially robinson choice host time best known crude aggressive bad boy character played anthony stars tended confuse actual personality addition doubted capable speaking past interviews usually allowed fellow band members talking cut succeeded appeal showing charming host said feels elements aggressive character good news week toned got generous host spin wheel sort thing basing regularly sing program particularly night including original songs episode performed self penned shut kiss duet met warm reception viewers eventually released single musical performances series featured good news week tapes volume collection start appear good news week tapes volume expressed relief cancelled saying maintained relentless production schedule longer tired don feel human years said network initially intended bring good news week special decided expand short supply shows resulting writers guild america strike caused network interest developing local programs revived series premiered february reprising role host nominated gold award popular personality australian television live comedy describes performance style face offensive loud essentially turned don great acting skills stated consider subject bounds terms comedy problems honestly believe joke says depends motivation moral objective suppose interested humour targets issues feels including scandal torture war terror wrote directed performed stage entitled says based drug observations substances received range responses won award best fringe adelaide festival described reviewer hilarious critics offensive expressed interest nearly decade international travel anthony stars wish new_york broadway reappeared melbourne international comedy festival music based comedy trio called group uses humour music act includes songs transportation live animal stock describe contemporary australian folk heroes convicted serial killer says similar vein anthony stars revolves music comedy inter relationships band members onstage according group named way american people word god americans thank awards ceremonies thought taking credit won age critic choice award best australian festival performed solo stand entitled comedy comedic techniques makes people laugh frequently participated televised comedy festival gala appearing host captained competing teams festival great debate debate appearance projects written columnist sydney morning herald age late selection columns published solo book wisdom prior books anthony stars book trip writers good news week good news week books written illustrated children books girl bees adapted short films scripting directing performing painting animations describes stories little gothic dark morality tales draw dark children tales consumed childhood fairy tales film adaptation international film festival nominated girl bees won says enjoys filmmaking brings skills reportedly plans work short film entitled crab boy girl shell expressed interest moving feature films voiced characters short film roles australian film musical theatre radio appeared australian theatre production role despite having sworn musical says interested forming shaping challenging musical place small acting roles australian films including band manager night called day miniseries eyes chamberlain story hosted breakfast radio program triple later end good news week toured series concerts called paul sings performed number songs previously aired good news week works discography icon dead alive concert good news week tapes volume kiss live songs good news week tapes volume filmography live edinburgh years dead alive good news week good news week unseen night called day date eyes chamberlain story girl bees prison adventures
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25765_JacobPavlovichAdler
born february april jewish actor star theater later london new_york_city theater district nicknamed great eagle eagle achieved theatrical success career rapidly cut short theater banned russia star theater london second voyage united_states settled new_york_city soon started company new theater notably recruiting theater realistic playwright scored great triumph title role jewish king set 19th century russia portrayal shakespeare form core persona defined grand jew nearly family went theater probably famous daughter taught method acting childhood youth born russian_empire ukraine father unsuccessful grain merchant mother née tall beautiful woman originally wealthy family estranged family husband leaving son marry father marriage cost status priest paternal grandfather lived years pious man family jewish religious practices time lived according real patriarch family wealthy uncle aaron later model portrayal roles jewish king grew foot traditional jewish world modern european granddaughter writes jewish enlightenment organized system ideas probably knew little education irregular family fortunes rose fell sent jewish religious school russian language county school pulled school entirely private tutor months wrote sum learning little russian grammar french phrases grew jewish christian survived fledged played year old started going witness public executions criminals later develop interest attending courtroom trials began working textile factory soon rose white collar job salary month decent adult living home began frequent district brush stardom briefly boxer known jake fist soon got bored boxing new connections sons rich fathers attorneys etc good dancer crowd young regularly crashed wedding parties local celebrity continued reputation best dancer left factory memoir hints door servant girls description life point step life crime uncle hot theater lover interested theater beauty cut clothes good fortune great theater cities time leader working lawyers going theater tavern party night later draw life time portrayal living corpse years numerous love affairs prevented love marriage dubious reputation compounded mother divorce survived family financially ruined destruction possessions theft money writing period memoir mentions attending performances singer actor soon founders professional theater song old father turned away children later idea king writes singer like voice lack singing voice major factor direction acting career according theater long dominated actor rely entirely classics translations modern european plays inspector outbreak russo turkish war brought universal conscription young men family urging way assistant selected apparently little appearance work german hospital dealing mainly patients months favorite established jewish families earned gold medal outstanding achievement brief service returning got job distributing newspapers respectable work required getting good newspaper connection meant soon heard war effects jewish merchants war brought nascent theater acquaintances con man wealthy jewish family actors left found company touring wrote urge bring troupe managed leverage recommendation businessman successful earned nickname jewish job marketplace inspector unusual jew time mildly corrupt tenure gave good contacts police soon come certain problems young theater troupe returned romania end war meant collapse theater provinces ready start troupe actor found serving troupe critic making use vast knowledge russian theater productions grandmother granddaughter popular successes account suggests basically mediocre appalled theater child circus acting career remark entirely classics translations modern european plays tell story hand responsible recruiting theater playwright scored great triumph title role jewish king set 19th century russia 50s hesitant advantage prowess dancer occasionally took roles called singing accounts including russia wrote memoir passion future wife family theater vision theater kept profession despite uncle view cast opposite title role comic pulled strings role reassigned success role cut short news plays permission coming troupe account says came urging father attributes enemies ethical men withdrew troupe tour soon come accommodation troupe officially recognized touring company attached troupe greater detail time company account took leave absence job travel troupe successful acting debut lover marcus witch leave lost government post decision time actor effectively unhappy shares regime taste real stardom people camped awaiting performances police fallen love troupe dressing actors uniforms parties shows trying troupe costumes low pay led unsuccessful actors strike series led breakup ultimately led troupe led marriage particular troupe broke players remain form new included actress later famous turned opportunity act russian language production time appeared elaborate intrigue demonstrate loyalty recruited troupe time appeared headed triumphant entry saint_petersburg changed assassination mourning meant performances capital addition political climate russia turned sharply jews troupe time played mainly russian soldiers ended having sue pay left rejoin playing tent theater matters proved worse soon fell prey troupe managed avoid harm partly convincing french theater troupe partly making use money won court played title role series roles developed persona later grand jew landed incompetent investor director named thought found quiet corner russian_empire bit fact simply running money financial consequences collapse company series benefit performances coordination local russian language theater company returned birth daughter stayed weeks sort russian character actors national fame returned thinking likely leave theater late life looked years acting companies saw merely childhood career describes thoughts end period years cave witch clown know trade someday return theater let ignorant returning discovered employ job actor troupe brought partner troupe toured lithuania aiming bring troupe saint_petersburg brought manager august news arrived total ban placed theater russia troupe left stranded took ill died difficulty passage london troupe arranged cattle ship exchange entertaining crew time israel wife reappeared wanted include group headed london according played roles essentially told attempted convince change mind insisted including travel party considered best actors theater great asset performances london felt lacked depth actor tried come london london time london wrote theater destined infancy russia america grew success london school arrived london contacts center jewish london time encountered extremes poverty describes exceeding seen russia new_york distinguished chief british_empire time relative father written letter introduction hebrew farther desires assist language theater viewed existed expense hebrew english necessary upward mobility orthodox judaism endure blessing given stage blessing given vain afraid portrayals jews stage aid comfort enemies time theater london meant amateur clubs arrival professional actors russia worked great changes bringing theater london new level allowing modest poverty wage memoir acknowledges people helped ways eventually aid particular relative playwright orchestra leader stage manager able presented generally theater audiences adapted paris play written eve revolutions starred role continue play career months later played theatre audience including jewish west end london jews use cardboard ram horn avoid chief son eventual successor present especially younger favorably impressed mentions english language press playing small audiences tiny stages communal stars day jobs playing saturday sunday pious london jews tolerated friday performances focused theater like soon fell ideology parts verbal boiled improvised stage dialogue ultimately left theater series locations notably paris eventually came london died november theatrical club princes street street purpose built financed butcher named seated playing night friday earning week fame proportion money prominent figures theater including future gave guest performances passed london famous roles period villain adaptation introduced theater occasion played play hero brother play meet prove terrible year daughter died died infection contracted giving birth son carrying affair young woman kaiser pregnant son charles depressed death passed offer relocate united_states taken instead winter audience panicked thought simulated stage fire real people died authorities determined fault club allowed reopen crowds return theater writes cold dark hunt wolves gallery affair continued took young chorus girl orthodox jewish family memoir extremely unclear sequence hints affairs time memoir clear hot little interest marriage father insisted marriage despised clear doubted marriage aid small sum money distant relative chief got money travel new_york infant son family doubt glad actors leaving london new_york promptly discovered romanian use headed chicago brief initial success troupe fell apart combination labor disputes competition managed start restaurant headed new_york autumn managed sign romanian failing find similar situation returned london drawn remain long london major successes warsaw austrian rule returned london spring new_york time play theater initial failure writes new_york audience time ready success melodrama worthy success gave basis bring america marriage didn divorce remarried fell initially business time marriage falling apart eventually went road time pioneering touring circuit theater america played philadelphia chicago word arrived opportunity having moved returned new_york managed win away new_york renaming attempted produce language theater new_york seen theater district plays enormous popular success moses david ben temporarily abandon programming competed head second destruction temple america content continue long mode sought playwright create pieces appeal jewish public providing type theater proud perform recruited respected novelist intellectual recently arrived new_york living journalist precursor forward plays siberia worlds commercial failures quit company king starring new wife success play eventually transferred larger play based loosely shakespeare played popular audience jewish intellectuals time largely ignored ending time commercial dominance year wild man solidified change direction theater entering seen period greatness decades play cases merely produce numerous plays classics shakespeare works modern frequently works great contemporary writing english staged new_york years decades staged english having famously played shakespeare merchant venice stage played role broadway production directed production spoke lines rest cast spoke english new_york_times review performance favorable particular acting style audiences period expected production shakespeare reviews event production revived years later writes great time played morally superior christians driven cruelty cruel contrast justification total aim words governed pride revenge wishes humble insult humiliation suffered hands goes far bring knife scales court desired climax refuse pound flesh gesture divine compassion verdict goes crushed robbed opportunity death interpretation tried road method acting clear broadway returned theater wake went briefly eastern_europe summer tried convince family members come america greeted hero partially successful convincing people leave mother particular determined finish life father died years earlier persuaded sister follow america husband died heart disease raising seven children emigrated returning new_york jointly leased intending use different nights week exhausted russian trip leaving nights unused offered buy condition return performing new_york insulted speak months time living courtyard place apartments decided perform decided translation russian play great success successful production play obviously happy friendship renewed followed equally successful productions original homeless built corner purpose built theater new_york wife branched plays brooklyn family taken residence story elevator later time riverside drive time wrote piece saying theater new_york eclipsed english language theater quality golden age years saw half million new jewish immigrants new_york largest audience theater lighter fare hung making fortune plays titles like servant girl far fare like scored major success time known redemption translated despite socialist politics found labor dispute played season london new_york stroke upstate new_york nearly ended acting career continued appear occasionally usually benefit performance playing act king title character remains seated entire act perform title role revival stranger inspired character sick broken man able integrate physical weakness portrayal march collapsed suddenly dying instantly family married times died divorced finally actress previously survived years daughter died age died infection contracted giving birth son son things screenwriter married affair son stage actor daughter children known actors lesser known actors jay julia florence jacob members sister sarah seven children emigrated new_york niece sarah daughter broadway actress appeared films memoir memoirs published new_york socialist newspaper briefly resumed unsuccessful revival paper granddaughter english translation published portion memoir gives detailed picture russian years portion gives detailed picture time london relative timing relationships wife contains relatively description new_york career english language book memoirs attempts fill gaps commentary writes humor describes director young man long hair short brains half educated vienna half actor refers poor looking come mothers gray old early london years writes played tiny audience stage size played happiness small essay passages wrote describes time saw played memorial choice play memorial written better things nonetheless acknowledges bitter teeth called ghosts shakespeare tears cursed fate bound cursed condemned tears rose life past stage poor weak step theater thank happiness gave thank beloved
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25808_Henri-GeorgesClouzot
french pronunciation august january french film director screenwriter producer best remembered work thriller film genre having directed les critically recognized greatest films 1950s directed documentary films including mystery declared national treasure government france early fan cinema career writer moved paris later hired producer work berlin writing french language versions german films fired german studios friendship jewish producers returned france spent years contracting tuberculosis recovering found work nazi occupied france screenwriter german owned company continental wrote directed films popular france second film drew controversy harsh look provincial france fired continental release result association continental barred french government filmmaking ban lifted reputation popularity france late 1940s successful films including release comedy film married star feature films early mid-1950s drew acclaim international critics audiences les films serve source material remakes decades later release wife died heart attack career suffered depression illness new critical views films french new wave career active later years limited television documentaries feature films 1960s wrote unused scripts 1970s died paris biography early years born france mother father book store owner children middle class family showed talent writing plays playing piano father went bankrupt family moved brest france father brest went naval school unable age left paris study political science living paris friends magazine editors writing talents led theater cinema playwright lyricist screenwriter quality work led producer hire send germany work berlin translating scripts foreign language films shot career career 1930s worked writing translating scripts dialogue occasionally lyrics films living germany saw films deeply influenced style short film script film minute comedy actors film historian critic reported short surprisingly expressive use shadows lighting contrasts exploit length features years later later wife said added reputation berlin saw adolf hitler shocked oblivious felt france happening germany fired friendship jewish film producers diagnosed tuberculosis sent switzerland nearly years time influential career read constantly learned mechanics storytelling help improve scripts studied fragile nature people little money period provided financial moral support family friends time left returned paris world war broken french cinema changed producers known fled france escape health problems kept military service met actor established film star france wrote script directorial feature plays les performed december performed despite writing scripts films plays poor resorted trying sell lyrics french singer declined purchase france invaded germany subsequently german occupation france world war german operated film production company established france october director continental knew berlin offered work adapt stories writer felt uncomfortable working germans desperate need money refuse offer film continental adaptation mystery novel dead men retitled film des having influenced actress writing script allowing choose character play early directorial work success hired head continental division began work second adaptation direct titled murderer lives number starred playing roles performed released film popular audiences critics film based true story woman sent poison pen letters france making film stating topic dangerous film work possible means try anger actor filming wife broke friendship great success france nearly people having seen months initial release released generated controversy right wing regime left wing resistance press catholic_church catholic_church considered film painful hard constantly complexity press dubbed demanded banned immoral values anti nazi resistance press considered nazi propaganda negative portrayal french populace days release continental films fired liberation france directors tried court collaborating germans sentence forbidden going set film film camera rest life received letters support filmmakers artists ruling sentence later shortened life years official document making note apology appeal year filming worked supporters people defend return filmmaking acclaim ban lifted reputation popularity france late 1940s films asked author copy novel adapt film started writing script novel arrived read released fourth popular film france drawing million spectators year directed wrote films released wanted cast unknown actors schools find actress lead role chose year old viewing girls released watched million france winning venice film festival directed wrote short film jean anthology film return life jean influenced short period lived germany early 1930s stars survivor concentration camp finds wounded nazi war criminal film comedy financial failure film production met married january took film crew homeland brazil honeymoon attempt directing documentary film brazilian government took issue filming poverty people picturesque parts brazil film finished costs high fascinated region wrote book des trip returning france offered script written living south_america written experiences found easy imagine setting script anxious film story started writing film brother collaborate subsequent films production wages fear lasted order gain independence possible created production company called named wife sole female role wages fear played wrote role specifically wife character exist original novel south american town group desperate men offered money drive trucks carrying rough terrain oil fire second popular film france seen nearly million spectators won awards cannes film festival big hit screenplay took away director involves story cruel wife mistress women murder dump body swimming pool pool drained corpse found won louis prize circle award best foreign film early mid-1950s period films wages fear came fully embraced international critics audiences films screened reviewed america france rated best decade directed documentary mystery spanish painter film follows drawing painting different works intentionally destroyed following film production old acquaintances having met mystery won jury prize cannes film festival financial failure france seen initial run film declared national treasure government france feature film released featured actors world including acting role wife suffering severe heart problems filming set taken international spies spies claims invented nuclear explosive device attracts attention russian american released united_states financial failure france later admitted liked thirds producer suggested film feature lead actress response wrote script plays trial murder boyfriend trial progresses relationship gilbert finely shaped later described favorite films worked released second popular film france million spectators highest grossing film film nominated later career failing health reputation grown internationally lost french cinema rise french new wave directors refused thriller films seriously expressed displeasure publicly articles reviews film criticism publication took criticism heart saying magazine didn find films important interesting anymore film worked completed film examines sexual jealousy man wife psychological state desire lead actor fell ill week shooting began replaced ill production led doctors insurance agents order production stopped filmed french television documentaries conducting requiem new world symphony production finished documentaries able finance final picture return work doctors returned film studio final film film began production september halted fell ill hospitalized april began filming august incorporated stylistic elements aborted film woman introduced photographer takes pictures young women woman volunteers model pictures surprised pleasure activity finishing health grew worse 1970s wrote scripts filming including feature planned direct pornographic film film abandoned health grew worse required open heart surgery november january died apartment listening buried personal life went featuring waited stage door meeting romantic couple years star films murderer lives number des eventually left working des met wife actor minor parts jean des met working continuity assistant named production company star films company contributed script died heart attack shortly filming fell depression death funeral moved returned france december met second wife time casting film based laughter dark met returned south_america december married 1960s converted style exception comedy film directorial feature involves deception betrayal violent deaths basing written work changed stories dramatically key points original story author worked twice said build having demolished resemblance original purely ambition effect writing features created characters usually corrupt capacity good evil demanding actors quarrel mood desired recalled said tough complain recalled worked spectacle taste violence tried working scene required character sleep offered powerful sleeping pills saying led stomach pumped harsh actors treat fiercely set recalled set innocence seen biographer suggested life provides clues understanding style filmmaker viewed collaborators short tempered angry actress described negative forever odds world outlook life reflected films reveal darker humanity legacy despite criticism following arrival french new wave career work positive years death film critic wrote french film journal les like reveals sterile increasingly exaggerated urge experiment powers fiction film historian wrote doubt worked hollywood applied studios today lauded critics choose ignore today generally known thriller films wages fear ability genre led comparisons respected work stating admire compares film films remade original releases director adapted film 13th letter year death directed remake french director adapted script titled american remake les released title starring filmography murderer 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25925_KimberleyJoseph
born august canadian australian actress based united_states joseph born canada raised australia educated switzerland returning australia began degree dropped age cast soap opera formal acting training appeared soap months produced ended casual work hey hey saturday hosting popular series series joseph eager return acting took role villain home away moved united_states study acting new_york_city spent months unsuccessfully auditioning roles los_angeles cast british television series cold feet appeared fourth fifth series returned australia days filming final episode appeared major recurring role episodes australian soap opera saints returned america filming saints got small role flight attendant pilot episode lost role supposed pilot producer liked joseph character brought recurring role second sixth seasons away acting joseph involved efforts highlight effects soviet nuclear testing including directing short film early life born august vancouver british_columbia canada joe joe canadian businessman met australian air canada years old family moved australia attended school years family travelled extensively europe attended private school switzerland years learned speak french spanish returned australia started degree arts commerce complete career age joseph dropped university getting soap opera like cast formal acting training turned advantage energy joseph gained acting experience friendships series cancelled months ended began appearing network variety hey hey saturday joseph contract making appearances favor friend host network executives wanted regular began publicity material rival network seven offered contract host hey hey contract permanent seven caused small scandal described hosting tough scary account live audience appeared seasons international specials taking role home away effort away presenting character secretary dealt drugs school children appeared left soap possibility returning character later alongside role home away appeared play continued working actress making appearances hercules tales south seas eager away soap opera acting joseph moved united_states study acting new_york_city moved los_angeles spent months living savings trying auditions months jobs single commercial job interviewing based film actors australian television lawyer informed travel sydney australia interviewed green card day fly australia agent informed audition british television series cold feet producer looking australian actress new main cast member weeks later moved manchester england script read rest cast character appeared episodes fourth fifth series days filming final episode joseph left britain returned australia appeared australian television time playing episodes saints day completed filming scenes returned los_angeles pilot season got small flight attendant pilot episode lost joseph scenes airplane set filmed half days los_angeles early script draft pilot called character seen dead beach subsequent removed scene producer liked joseph character planned bring series later date returned beginning second season revealed character given survived plane crash pilot episode passengers tail section plane despite asked change appearance pilot joseph hair cut episodes second season putting head looked ridiculous episodes season filmed weeks broadcast character abducted middle episode seen season joseph reprised role episodes whereabouts character revealed joseph resumed role sixth final season joseph filmed minor roles films portrayed tennis champion minor role different ethnicity cast right look scenes cut films release currently joseph appears featured actress television commercials satellite based internet service provider joseph appeared music video single castle glass joseph played wife deceased navy seal personal life joseph lives los_angeles based acting involved projects highlighting effects soviet nuclear testing visited area scottish photographed victims radiation poisoning photographs displayed building published book crying forever returned area july developing documentary film attract international attention area minute film entitled dust premiered november cinema queensland joseph partner son born filmography host ashes international director documentary short
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25984_WinonaRyder
born october american actress profitable iconic 1990s actresses film debut film lucas teenager won critical acclaim widespread recognition appearances film television continued acting career cult film controversial satire teenage suicide high school life landmark teen film later appeared coming age drama earning nomination burton dark fairy tale gothic romance having played diverse roles received films mid late 1980s early 1990s won golden globe award best supporting actress academy_award nomination category role age innocence academy_award nomination literary adaptation following year later appeared generation hit reality bites alien resurrection woody allen comedy celebrity girl interrupted executive produced received star honoring legacy film industry personal life attracted significant media attention relationship early 1990s arrest constant subjects tabloid journalism open personal struggles anxiety depression appeared box office hit deeds alongside returned screen brief hiatus later appearing high profile films star trek nominated lead actress love cast reunited burton early life born farmhouse near minnesota daughter née mother author video producer editor father author editor publisher antiquarian worked psychedelic guru godfather father family jewish emigrated romania russia described jewish members father family perished holocaust father family originally named took surname immigrated america named nearby city given middle parents friendship writer wife stage derives soul rock singer father fan father mother buddhist encouraged children best religions use belief systems sibling younger brother named honor soviet half siblings mother prior marriage older half brother older half sister family friends godfather poets science fiction novelist seven years old family relocated rainbow near california lived seven families acre plot land remote property electricity television sets began devote time reading avid fan catcher developed interest acting mother showed movies screen family barn age family moved time california week junior high bullied group peers boy result ended home year enrolled nearby san_francisco took acting lessons graduated suffers traumatic near drowning age caused problems underwater scenes alien resurrection shot numerous times career early works sent audition recited monologue novel appear film went writer director noticed talent cast film lucas boy called lucas life high school shot summer film starred playing lucas friends school asked wanted appear credits suggested surname album belonged father playing background film square dance teenage character creates bridge different worlds traditional farm middle large city won acclaim role los_angeles_times called performance square dance remarkable debut films marginally successful commercially director decided cast film impressed performance lucas film plays teenager family moves haunted house populated ghosts played alec_baldwin quickly finds human strong ghosts situation film success box office performance overall film received positive reviews critics landed role independent film film satirical teenage life revolves ultimately forced choose society heart boyfriend played begins killing popular high school students agent initially turn role saying film ruin career reaction film largely positive performance critically embraced washington_post stating hollywood impressive makes love teen age bright funny girl little likable best drawn young adult protagonist sexual innocent film box office flop achieved status predominant cult film later year starred playing year old bride cousin film box office failure received divided reviews critics april played title role music video mojo nixon gibson pregnant headed love child selected film roles played leading female role alongside boyfriend fantasy film film reunited previously worked significant box office success grossing million united_states box office receiving critical devotion later year withdrew role godfather iii traveling rome filming exhaustion eventually daughter cast role ninth role family comedy drama starred moderate box office success embraced critically performance acclaimed critic roger_ebert chicago_sun-times wrote alienated outsider roles generates real charisma performance received nomination supporting role performed alongside video song theme following lead role film adopted child played film starred deemed flop poor showing box office played young driver dreams mechanic night earth film given limited release box office received critical praise starred dual roles count love interest past lover princess project brought director attention starred melodrama based novel played love interest character principal filming denmark portugal film poorly reviewed box office flop grossing million million budget starred age innocence film based novel helmed director considers best director world film plays fiancée day lewis film set 1870s principally filmed new_york paris role movie won golden globe award best supporting actress academy_award nomination category commercial success received critical praise new_york_times wrote wonderful sweet young thing hard nails ignorance self interest set star actor project hold death role generation drama reality bites directed played young woman searching direction life performance received acclaim studio hoped film gross substantial money money expected vice president marketing said media labeled generation picture thought comedy broad appeal studio placed ads programs chosen appeal year olds interviews careful mention phrase generation play lead role march adaptation novel film received widespread praise critic new_york_times wrote film greatest adaptation novel remarked performance banner year includes fine comic performance reality bites plays spark confidence spirited presence gives film appealing plays self proclaimed man family right received nomination following year guest appearance simpsons episode lisa rival intelligence achieving personality makes rival lisa starring role american adaptation novel starring plays college graduate spends summer hiatus grandmother property boyfriend recent marriage proposal film commercial success popular critics film appearances boys film failed box office success attracted negative critical reaction roger_ebert chicago_sun-times stated boys low rent version sunrise rent plot clever dialogue role looking richard documentary production shakespeare grossed million box office drew moderate critical acclaim starred daniel day lewis film adaptation play centered salem witch trials film expected success considering budget large failure despite received acclaim critically performance lauded rolling_stone saying offers portrait innocence december accepted role android alien resurrection alongside appeared entire alien trilogy brother major fan film series asked took role film successful entries alien film series considered success grossed million worldwide performances drew positive reviews won best actress starred celebrity turned role ensemble cast film lives celebrities later appeared music video talk blues sixth studio album appeared cover artwork follow album previously mentioned music video performed served executive producer girl interrupted based autobiography film project post production late took time surface deeply attached film considering child heart starred borderline personality disorder admitted psychiatric hospital recovery starred alongside expected comeback leading role film instead welcome hollywood coronation won academy award best supporting actress performance thanked acceptance speech year parodied south_park bigger following year starred melodrama autumn new_york alongside film revolves relationship older man younger woman autumn new_york received mixed reviews commercial success grossing million worldwide box office played nun secret society loosely connected roman_catholic_church determined prevent armageddon lost souls commercial failure refused commercial promotion film later celebrities small cameo appearances released october received star located directly johnny grant building hollywood boulevard recipient honor hiatus hiatus incident book conversations reports film director wanted cast film unable couldn insurance couldn completion bonding companies bond picture worked celebrity thought perfect wanted work appeared movies filmed arrest romantic comedy titled deeds commercially successful movie date earning million united_states film critical success film critic described terrible film saying remakes bad particularly bad second film science fiction drama portrayed glamorous star replaced computer simulated actress clandestine director portrayed looking richard july number vh1 people magazine greatest pop culture icons countdown list following hiatus appeared film based received science fiction novel starred alongside live action scenes transformed software film entirely animated screened cannes film festival seattle international film festival critics disagreed film merits los_angeles_times found film wrote brilliance film suggests fanfare ways real world come resemble dark world comic books view london believing film engaging beautifully animated praised film superb performances original thought provoking screenplay appeared comedy darwin awards film premiered film festival january reunited screenwriter surreal black comedy sex death story follows sexual successful businessman played receives mysterious mail eve wedding listing past future sex partners sequel stated real world going recent interview quoted saying speculation sequel don know movie official ways away takes place washington agreed come type appearance funny appeared comedy film centers stories inspired film debuted film festival january theatrical release august played female lead opposite romantic drama word starred movie version present cast director star trek human mother media outlets noted return box office upcoming roles remarkable comeback starred alongside released february berlin international film festival limited release scheduled november june entertainment_weekly reported interview empire magazine revealed reprise roles sequel played aging ballet star black swan cast independent film stay cool alongside year starred television movie love wilson story received leading female nominations appeared leading role film dilemma directed previously called don know film starred began filming chicago released january cast wife contract killer thriller cast love interest killers music video reunited role animated feature film released october appeared alongside action thriller starred segment television series called boston played religious opposite stern magistrate played appeared american miniseries hero playing president british television film starred alongside biographical drama film playing wife released positive reviews october aside acting announced face starred original series stranger things created plays single mother set indiana year old son mysteriously released july received positive reviews characterization pacing atmosphere acting soundtrack directing writing 1980s genre films plays main protagonists series personal life relationships engaged actor years beginning july met great balls fire premiere june months later began dating following split dated soul asylum man years later year relationship actor offered reward hope lead return kidnapped child lived town grew offered reward year old kidnap victim safe return girl death starred film adaptation dedicated performance memory little women favorite novels sentencing hearing related incident attorney referred work charitable causes response deputy district attorney ann said offensive body dead child visibly upset accusation judge outside courthouse father defended expressed outrage prosecutor comments arrest december arrested charges beverly_hills california accused stealing worth designer clothes accessories department store agreed signature pay permitted california statute civil recovery completely stolen surrendered merchandise detained store read rights arrested los_angeles district attorney produced team prosecutors filed charges hired noted celebrity defense attorney negotiations plea bargain failed end summer noted prosecution ready offer actress open door contest plea charges trial accused drugs including valid convicted grand theft vandalism acquitted charge december sentenced years probation hours community service fines fifth avenue store ordered attend psychological drug counseling reviewing probation report judge noted served hours community service june reduced remained probation december incident explained interview occurred time career depressed stated heavy medication prescribed time doctor significantly judgment filmography film television music videos
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26068_GeneliaD'Souza
born august indian film actress model appeared south indian cinema bollywood films gaining wide attention commercial began acting career box office hit recognized role boys year later established telugu cinema acting telugu films received award performance telugu romantic film earned critical acclaim gave critically acclaimed performances tamil remake bollywood movie having acted commercially successful movies telugu tamil established leading actresses south indian film industry addition mainstream acting hosted television brand ambassador india early life born mumbai catholic family raised roman catholic suburb mumbai mother tongue mother managing director corporation left job help career father senior official younger brother works according means rare unique mother father names informally referred nickname studied later joined pursue bachelor degree completed degree shooting film initially thought job suit liked sports studies college state level athlete national level football player modeling assignment age result spotted wedding selected commercial days exams shoot day initially refused exam day director persuaded shoot commercial gained wide attention commercial said good expressions spontaneous fair lovely cricket world cup advertisement cricketer acting career debut recognition offered role initially turned keen pursue career acting crew insisted kept contacting months agreed saw telugu version movie tamil director impressed performance commercial decided cast leading role tamil film boys selected girls auditioned movie signed movies simultaneously different languages hindi boys tamil telugu professional movie career began bollywood debut film critic noted wonderful performer catches unaware performance natural core film box office success propel career bollywood later decided act south indian films year tamil debut teenage girl boys story teenagers having stereotypical teen boy fantasies movie noted vulgar sexual content box office success subsequently started receiving telugu film offers left tamil cinema concentrate telugu film industry telugu debut medical student noted review excellent body language major asset movie received raised profile telugu film industry appeared second bollywood movie comedy focuses close friends reunite years married harassed wives portrayed character wives complimentary role saying wives best looks stern demanding wife sure noticed film box office success year appeared telugu movies succeeding box office appearing telugu movie starred tamil romantic entertainer review hindu noted hardly impression boys makes impact movie evoked mixed response audiences received younger generation later appeared telugu patriotic movie turning point south indian films year marked significant turning point career completed telugu movies early romantic comedy happy portrayed role vibrant happy lucky young girl telugu romantic film movie blockbuster box office grossed million million india won golden award character received garnered telugu award best actress best actress concluded acting review scene innocent looks cute mannerisms fall love character looks like dream skirts life party raises bar film following success played role daughter local don tamil gangster film alongside boys star criticized commenting stands prove point pretty dressed away acting shortly played role sister notorious gangster blockbuster telugu movie set gang war backdrop following year appeared telugu romantic thriller portrayed role student canada movie successful complimenting performance saying self lights screen debut love year later cast leading role tamil remake film turned successful predecessor described portrayal soul film film biggest strength described character appears little good true return bollywood recent work june present june following nearly year hiatus bollywood appeared mere failed profit box office review noted apparent brings tons traits youthful characters chooses play review criticized stating standard expressions bank film later appeared telugu love story received breakthrough performance portrayal role blockbuster economic success india overseas grossing million million role widely admired sweetness new style acting describing acting spark missing hindi cinema decade year acted telugu romantic comedy movie received favorable reviews noted review life film definitely shown varied emotions innocence sadness romance anger equal proportions cast hindi film life partner criticized performance indian film critic commented little imp turned film wish immediately acting lessons appearance telugu thriller received won special jury award appeared orange receiving poor reviews critics moderate success tamil major role starring muslim warrior princess debut film film fictional story happening 15th century boy plots assassinate portuguese explorer learned horse riding spent weeks training use sword short stick movements martial art movie portrayed image typically girl door roles roles appearance bollywood action thriller force received mixed reception critics noting sweet subdued played role journalist alongside leading actor commercially successful appeared cameo appearances future films include life remake hindi work events tamil director stage event seeks raise funds voluntary organisation homeless women mental illness judges grand finale contest march walked ramp alongside fashion designer fashion week march april bollywood celebrities perform miss india finale mumbai october appeared jewellery designer second season platform created celebrate india fashion heritage showcasing country leading designers october began hosting television based kids channel reach bigger audience unveiled october mumbai store retail outlet international fashion week december appeared designer spring summer indigenous collection showcasing best indian western dresses holds world record delivering different super hit films different languages love tamil hindi span calendar year online market portal dream house challenge transformed room apartment attractive home online shopping provided budget weeks create look wants items sale website occasion children day november auctioned items apartment proceeds received auction given non governmental organization aims provide education children reception tagged media girl portraying role young energetic girl movies especially appeared alongside fourth episode mere beach celebrity chat hosted theme second innings history failures initially success later acting careers june crowned brand ambassador year consumer awards endorsing brands brand ambassador soft drink replacing chocolate replacing watches accessories cream hair oil soap controversies june subject controversy tamil daily reported attended controversial awards bollywood actors south indian film industry event alleged killing civilians height conflict rumours visit started friend seen festival immediately tamil groups associations demanded films banned controversy broke film force wedding sequence scene sources claim wedding ceremony rituals conducted authentic actually husband wife real life instead junior real priest called scene following reports marriage plans priest landed producer office register complaint insisted couple couldn married married marriage rituals observed wearing sacred thread worn indian women symbol marriage exchanging taking seven steps holy fire dismissed claims publicity stunt personal life deeply religious says regularly attends sunday mass anne parish family home evening reserved saying interview times_of_india comments wednesday michael church interview daily_news analysis said communication god god favourite child believe god kind mother tongue repeatedly linked romantically starred debut film reportedly ready engaged father chief minister agree later denied rumors relationship responds friendly relations couple eventually got married february according marriage traditions hindu wedding ceremony got married roman catholic ceremony following day couple child son named born november second son born june filmography awards nominations
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26241_RobertRossen
march february american screenwriter film director producer film career spanned decades film king men won best picture best actor nominated oscar best director won film won golden globe award best picture directed nominated won directing writing stage new_york moved hollywood worked screenwriter interrupted career serve chairman body organize writers effort world war joined picket line making film newly formed production company later films companies usually collaboration columbia member believed party dedicated social causes sort poor jews new_york interested ended relations party twice called house american activities committee exercised fifth amendment rights appearance refusing state communist result found hollywood studios unable renew passport second appearance named people current communists ended order repair finances produced film italy great success conflicts set disillusioned film biography early life career born march raised new_york_city parents russian jewish immigrants father youth attended pool fought providing crucial background greatest films body soul respectively started theatrical career stage manager director stock broadway productions mainly social radical theaters flourished new_york early mid-1930s directed labor tree year later directed attacked germany dictatorship adolf_hitler wrote directed play body beautiful comedy naive dancer play closed performances director impressed signed personal contract marriage married couple children work hollywood credit hollywood wrote script based prosecution crime lord eventually titled management saw unknown quantity result won praise solo script won forget fictionalized account featuring debut performance dust destiny written story fugitive justice eventually acquitted help attorney journalist arguing million boys country similar plight ordered producer cut script adding story people group individual problem national writers gangster melodrama released remake play film written released child born plot recounted experiences mothers little scope modify original released based novel film strong cast production draft script greatest influence film character captain remained victim oppressed capitalist hierarchy symbol split novel hero intellectual rebellious cut political points production blues night written colleagues released shows group jazz musicians traveling depression informal methods represent working class culture music big bands reviewer thought sound track film offer warner disappointed sales attack pearl harbor december set december body organize writers war effort served body chairman advocated opening second support west european resistance nazis earnings greater work communist_party forced abandon partly developed film projects including treasure sierra eventually directed joined picket line making enemy signed contract independent production company formed previously head production wrote scripts company strange love martha strange love short story introduce main plot set years later wrote relationship broke received offers production companies making new career dramatic actor agreed clock successfully campaigned direct debut directing crime melodrama proved modest success signed direct script described possibly best film preferred ending hero wins boxing match killed gangster insisted ending hero escapes obscurity fight following success body soul formed production company signed contract gave wide autonomy second film studio based novel turn based career louisiana politician introduced new concept defenders ordinary people turn new requirement participation film write columbia saying longer communist_party member critiques draft script included scrapping framing structure difficult audiences follow improvements relationships motivations characters meeting communist_party los_angeles severely criticized film severed relations party academy award best picture won award honored nominated lost letter wives won golden globe best director film won golden globe best picture film directed released work studios new_york_times critic called best film bull fighting examinations end world war elements resisted entry world war pro fascist continued attempts control punish left leaning highly talented entertainment professionals support churchill fight spread europe 1930s united_states technically neutral republicans gained overwhelming majority congressional elections power committees failed stop anti fascist artists war communist victory china start korean war reinforced anti communist time hearings included openly leftist writers studio hired earliest openly anti nazi studios hollywood confessions nazi spy attacked forces time warner reportedly accused incorporating communist propaganda scripts claimed fired fact real reason warner writer union activities witnesses october house american activities committee second called testify named communist witnesses appeared time june exercised rights fifth amendment self taking came known augmented fifth testified member communist_party disagreed aims party asked state member party refused answer placed unofficial hollywood studios columbia broke production contract unconstitutional widespread practice communist refused renew passport inability find work brought like friend communist committee named people communists explained committee chose testify don think years thinking individual luxury personal morality pit feel today strongly security safety nation later shed light father decision killed work torn desire work desire talk didn know think wanted know think talked didn way explained politics studios chance working pressure sick diabetes bad drinking time understood refused talk time point view kid point love like testimony testimony destroyed lifelong friendships dozens careers unlike career recovered flourished rest life return filmmaking wrote trying repair finances years work following hearing produce film italy premiered italy usa later said fun took seriously didn come critics dismissed film concluded film achieved contemporary critics realized female lead resolves conflicts dance choreography highlights process innovative cinematography dance scenes hoped blockbuster majority reviews criticized film failing audience interest review new_york_times wrote moments rare thoughtful spectacular entertainment wrote produced directed drawing experiences pool teamed adapt novel screen nominated academy_awards won nominated best director win award named shared enormous popular success credited sparking resurgence popularity pool united_states decline decades ill started final film poorly received united_states lost interest directing reportedly conflicts film star filmmaker said isn worth kind grief won screen right picture got record content let stand time death planning script conceived showing hopes struggles local community contrasting nearby described symbol america imperial reach death died new_york_city age february following series illnesses interred hills cemetery hastings hudson new_york survived wife susan son stephen daughters carol ellen guitarist vocalist alternative bands reception directors developed film french grey film films consistent themes conditions working people portrayal opposition dust destiny written released regularly reviewed new_york_times complained long line boys poor unlike filmmakers willing explain aims director element common films desire success ambition important element american life important element increasingly important known western civilization commented talent force applied let acknowledged social concerns central works commented different earlier films emphasized mood narrative examined pictures nature madness noted strong female characters 1930s 1940s replacing male relationships 1950s onwards earlier pattern cited script strange love martha melodramatic portrayed woman consumed power money success created strong women 1960s generally destroyed main character based real events novels early drafts script king men received criticisms columbia head production warner considered best films including sea wolf written pleased script strange love martha produced company turned films producer writer director wanted operate control studio social message films eclipsed america turned conservative regarded king men possibly best genre examined alcoholism adultery political corruption influence journalism preserved film culturally historically aesthetically significant produced directed wrote time variety praised cast complained aspects story felt film far long praised cast sure economical direction thought script strains hard air menace film won academy_awards nominated seven nominated golden categories gained awards nominations preserved culturally historically aesthetically significant roger_ebert described film scenes psychic weight grow memories praised decision develop main characters listed film time similar reasons praised decision shoot film created black white accolades appeared 2000s decade stephen gothic describe american films early 1960s based psychological horror regarded female protagonist demonic regarded extreme american film industry applications concepts patient track record previous conquests film describes films passionate mysterious truly personal films look increasingly dated self contained grow works
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26374_EvaGreen
green french swedish born july french actress model started career theatre making film debut controversial film achieved international recognition appeared queen jerusalem historical epic kingdom heaven portrayed bond girl james_bond film casino green awarded bafta rising star award green starred independent films cracks perfect sense appeared television series played big screen adaptation dark shadows played sequel rise empire lord sequel dame kill starred showtime horror drama performance series earned nomination television series drama golden globe awards early life education green born paris france minutes earlier twin sister joy daughter actress father walter acted film appearing film father swedish french descent great granddaughter french composer mother native french algeria later moved green jewish mother jewish heritage raised religious said feel like citizen world life cinema don borders green described family said sister different green natural dark blonde dyed hair black years old french swedish actress aunt 1980s pop star cousin mothers green raised france attended english speaking institution spent time london ireland growing green quiet school developed interest visited age seven age seeing story green decided actress mother initially feared acting career sensitive daughter later came support young ambitions green continued studies paris took acting course london time green returned paris performed plays green stated drama school picked evil roles great way deal everyday emotions career green appeared stage nominated award appeared green film debut director cast role involved extensive frontal nude scenes graphic sex scenes green told guardian agent parents role concerned film cause career destiny traumatic experience filming paris green said guidance felt comfortable filming nude sex scenes embarrassed family saw film performance received compared green expressed surprise minute cut film american market stating violence streets screen think think frightened sex film portrayed love interest enjoyed light hearted role stated generally prefers complex characters performance led scott cast green kingdom heaven film played green performed screen tests hired week principal photography began green found atmosphere coming film late tense exciting liked film ambiguity approaching subject matter disappointment screen time cut praised performance doesn know character dialogue carries barely notice bbc called character green satisfied character complex subplot restored director cut total film said new scenes completed performance theatrical cut princess sleeps loses mind understand young son realizes afflicted like brother baldwin decides life shortly crowned king green considered roles constant role went cast minute role james_bond film casino green approached turned principal photography underway director said casting role difficult didn final script bond girl ass performance director cut approached green read script found character far deeper bond girls green performance received entertainment_weekly called fourth best bond girl time ign named best stating girl broke james_bond won bafta empire award performance awards voted british public green portrayed witch film adaptation golden compass found difficult flown harness fear heights led refuse scene day filming green hoped religious themes book preserved references catholicism removed film green appeared woman multiple personalities split artist green compared real life figures described life witty big sense humor filmed cracks directorial debut daughter plays mysterious teacher girls school named falls love pupils march appeared plays woman clones dead boyfriend collaboration actor director considered role eventually played secret additionally initially approached female lead controversial film according positive appearing film agents refused allow unsuccessful casting attempt took months film pre production process anglo french actress subsequently cast role green later told got started talking nudity sex got bit far dream work shame film nearly happened sure film green starred season series morgan green stated iconic story episodes explore character girlfriend role movie real character green played witch character vampire played sequel rise empire green starred showtime series played titular role lord sequel dame kill promotional work addition acting career green endorsements midnight poison directed media green voted sixth sexiest movie star time empire magazine empire listed character ninth sexiest female character cinema history listed green beautiful women film listed number hot april life ranked number list talented intelligent funny gorgeous jewish women world personal life green considers people meet find cold distance think drawn acting allows wear mask lives account leads low key life working asked interview people surprised find responded guess people surprised find bit like going wild parties day shooting love come home relax fire glass wine good book boring green expressed interest returning theatre says plans work hollywood time problem hollywood studios super powerful far power directors ambition moment find good script added hollywood probably green supports expressed interest collects preserved insects playing series talked spiritual green said religious believe supernatural forces yes religious believe commented press awards nominations filmography film television
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26564_PeterOstrum
born november american child actor film role motion picture native cleveland years old selected talent agents enjoyed experience shooting film opted sign film contract career film theatre reluctant speak starring role began annual tradition speaking film subject interest charlie chocolate factory released theaters interested horses returned shooting particularly influenced tended receiving doctorate medicine practices lives new_york wife née children son daughter acting career sixth grade performing children theatre noticed talent agents searching nationwide actor portray agents took photos recorded reading original novel returned new_york months later called new_york screen test sang country thee month contacted given days prepare leave filming recalled shooting munich sort like exchange student months fond memories months west_germany included watching construction munich summer olympics working audition assured singing probably cut dubbed singing voice screen albeit significantly cut interview told story director gave film forgot set finished shooting year old declined offer film contract later recalling thinks acting glamorous profession difficult profession lasting effect senior year involved film class interest instructors looked theatre acting auditioning landing roles including broadway decided pursue putting short film career declined reporters interviews preferring speak subject wanted people judge time lied told people brother starred film took years moving told anybody time stardom wife know role warned met mother invited speak students teacher spoken students year day school special treat experience film work medicine film students chiefly ask special effects describes happened violet blow like charlie fly types questions called famous man local video rental shop twice worn vhs copy october stars film scheduled record audio commentary special edition dvd run release charlie chocolate factory garnered attention included seeing film new_york_city npr included vh1 list greatest kid stars placing new film quoted fellow actor saying sort like going house lived ultimately media attention stopped answering phone requested interviews january teamed hand free rides boston massachusetts participation connected handing portrayal promotion gave golden ticket worth unlimited rides unlimited coffee interview star violet revealed agreed join reunion commemorating 40th anniversary film release career soon returned home filming family acquired horse interested horse animal left lasting impression taking hiatus school high school college horses worked delaware center pennsylvania contemplated return hollywood visited california week test waters ultimately decided pursue degree medicine instead feeling forever didn received november worked new_york works mainly horses cows taken video series funded highlighting work large animal
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26816_Kajol
née born august known indian film actress predominantly works hindi cinema born family daughter actress late filmmaker bollywood career established popular actresses india recipient numerous accolades including awards nominations late aunt holds record wins government india awarded fourth highest civilian honour country acting debut unsuccessful romantic drama school quit studies pursue acting commercial successes thriller subsequently rose prominence playing lead female role romantic dramas including garnered critical acclaim playing type mystery film hidden truth psychological thriller following time acting returned films romantic thriller continued working playing leading roles dramas khan family comedy drama established india successful actresses addition acting films social activist noted work children received featured talent judge reality holds managerial position married actor children early life background born mumbai film family descent mother actress father film director producer died suffering cardiac arrest younger sister actress maternal aunt actress maternal grandmother great grandmother involved hindi cinema paternal film producers paternal grandfather filmmaker cousins bollywood actors cousin director describes extremely child added young age parents separated young according affected split argued absence mother looked maternal grandmother let feel mother away working according mother sense independence young age growing separate cultures inherited mother temperament father studied joseph convent boarding school apart studies participated extra activities dancing school began form active interest reading fiction helped bad moments life age sixteen began work film according big dose luck initially intended return school shooting film summer eventually dropped school pursue time career film completing education quoted don think rounded didn complete school career debut breakthrough acting debut age seventeen romantic drama alongside mother film played mother played girl falls love character despite parents wish marry man film turned box office flop performance noticed signed thriller emerged major commercial success inspired hollywood film kiss dying film starred saw portray leading role girl falls love sister murderer film marked collaborations khan featured melodrama granddaughter characters played film remake hit telugu film failed box office received praise performance won award best actress subsequently starred earned public recognition hit romantic drama alongside film unofficial remake hollywood film narrated story daughter model engages love triangle brothers success proved breakthrough performance film best actress nomination annual awards starred major commercial successes opposite melodramatic thriller based concept played supporting character forms love interest khan film eventually emerged second highest grossing film year india justified playing minor role film saying wanted know feels film look good releases year failed commercially earliest collaborations future husband actor fifth final release year romance biggest commercial success successful films time india film earned worldwide gross billion million time release continuously running mumbai major critical success won awards performance young indian london falls khan character praised earning award best actress ranked movie citing sorts year retrospective review stated picked play real life actress bringing warmth initially reluctant mention screen chemistry stuff legend starred action drama opposite release film emerged major critical commercial disaster widespread success portrayal serial killer obsessive lover lauded critics proved major turning point career explained playing toughest role career difficult play mean character interview hindu director quoted tapped versatile complex role certainly brought rare character film suspense thriller starred emerged major commercial success eventually actress nominated win award best performance following leading role opposite box office flop romance starred aspiring nun tamil film romantic drama revealed found dancing alongside difficult took rehearsals steps right performance met appreciation reviewing beans fits character ease expressive faces present film dubbed hindi released original tamil version box office success dubbed version emerged commercial failure release romantic comedy alongside played poor girl love rich boy played release film emerged major commercial success critical praise directed performances leads established leading actress contemporary hindi cinema featuring grossing productions year release year romantic comedy played naive village girl falls love rich boy played faces difficulties convincing elder brother relationship film emerged box office hit garnered positive comments critics performance release psychological thriller played dual roles twin sisters alongside directed written film revolves rape murder sister won critical appreciation reviewer writing superb form career minded twin murdered preferred restraint despite box office proved major critical success performance won screen award best actress received nomination starred opposite romantic comedy remake hollywood hit film played comic role clumsy woman travels paris india search fiancé falls man played review noted like usual brilliant role makes cry laugh angry smile half hour movie acting par english flick film emerged super hit commercially second nomination year biggest success year final release directorial debut romance starring cousin film emerged time blockbuster india overseas worldwide gross billion million played fun loving later transforms feminine beautiful girl secretly love best friend played review carried times_of_india wrote doesn know settle best girl basketball buddy bouncy bob cut absolutely eventually won second best actress award 44th awards ceremony award best actress performance film included work listing indian cinema iconic performances career fluctuations success post marriage featured supporting role alongside drama played woman life played interview explained reason agreed play character shades grey probably refused wife role felt release film met largely negative reviews described person gives role commercially film failed release woman film drama emerged critical commercial success starring alongside received nomination ceremony portrayal wife character film met wide media coverage woman centered films emerge commercial success india final release critically commercially unsuccessful romantic drama alongside following year featured alongside husband home production children film production cost million million described expensive bollywood film time release film met negative reviews box office release comedy film played double role tina twin sisters separated birth film major commercial failure negative reviews critics writing criticised decision star film termed glamorous prop described performance later year played leading role family drama blockbuster india grossing indian production time overseas market featuring prominent roles played role young woman delhi area falls rich played khan faced initial difficulties filming scenes required speak language wasn fluent learnt right pronunciation help producer crew members comic dramatic performance met unanimous critical acclaim won awards including second screen award category labelled rate predicted dialect win immense praise hindu wrote steals thunder high precise timing subtle lingering expression delight way following success took time acting interview times_of_india revealed films selective fortunately position pick choose added reason break concentrate marriage start family comeback recent work returned films romantic thriller opposite refused term comeback film retired taken break film emerged major box office success worldwide gross billion million portrayed role blind girl falls love terrorist played khan film performance received reviewer calling reason watch film adding performs like took break film presence review carried noted ability light screen ease making leading ladies match khan method driven prowess work fourth award second category success worked intermittently rest decade starred husband directorial debut drama woman suffering disease described participation project saying thorough character begins shooting screenplay work happened home present gave release film performed moderately box office earned positive critical reviews performance noted completely comes ailing woman unaware vulnerability delicate situation superb added span happy breezy eyes closed half doesn pose challenge strikes begins forget matters life raises bar high following year received nomination awards ceremony cast opposite khan counter terrorism drama based ethnic discrimination faced american muslims post terrorist attacks khan released february highly positive reviews emerged international success worldwide gross billion million portrayal divorced hindu single mother marries muslim man praised critics observing bringing emotional depth essentially story immensely eyes convey volumes topping performance powerful breakdown scene literally puts won fifth best actress award film sharing record wins aunt starred alongside moderately successful family drama family official adaptation hollywood played role maya character originally played described control freak believing woman identify reviewing film critic stated premise stuff dry tissues produced moments performances stunning particular appears superior suspect new_york_times wrote appealing knows play melodrama melodramatic gives movie genuine emotional kick final release year super hero live action animated film opposite interview mentioned difficult work film added dubbing shooting equally frustrating things mind action sequences action green space smiling laughing wrong places film critical commercial failure negative reviews playing role provided scope perform year absence screen starred seventh time alongside comedy drama portrayed daughter mafia don falls love man rival family reviewers generally negative film performance received mixed positive reception india today wrote presence screen delivers expected emerged major commercial success garnered award best actress nomination screen work managerial work following launch production company renamed worked building website company launched online portal production company explained portal takes account aspect film making role supervisor proceedings hands making software music videos clarified wasn involved production aspect company participated supervising overseeing named time member stage performance television participated concert tour entitled awesome alongside travelling united_kingdom canada united_states_of_america refused participate world tours couldn handle stress featured talent judge alongside husband mother family reality described experience working television saying working television tougher films television great connect live audience refreshing change actors social work actively involved related women children according child deserves education education basis society awarded contribution field social service involved works field children education launched campaign support cause participated fashion organised generate funds organisation international goodwill ambassador patron charity organisation devoted supporting children world particularly india speaking issue said sad know considered society strongly feel social responsibility issue appointed brand ambassador charity organisation children april featured short film education literacy children mumbai organisation personal life began dating fellow actor filming members media labelled unlikely pair contrasting personalities explained relationship saying resorted usual love routine proposal happened grew marriage discussed imminent subsequently got married february traditional style ceremony house wedding subject wide media scrutiny certain members media criticised decision settle peak career maintained quit films cut work following marriage moved parents ancestral house media members speculated lack compatibility laws clarified like parents encouraged continue working films romantically linked bollywood actresses reported imminent divorce rumours stated don believe rumours know way industry functions continue marriage basic trust frankly don care talk pregnant child pregnancy suffered april gave birth daughter seven years later september gave birth son described added kids brought best media film critic described contrasting personality wrote think emotions emotional sensitive types pure wicked fun initially termed journalists defied stereotypical image hindi film heroine ways journalist elaborated hardly looks mirror barely set monitor usually insecure actor puts extreme watches old movies criticised media lack interest maintaining appearance means jewellery fashion labelled unconventional beauty added norms set rules 90s time didn work portraying leading roles series family dramas showed versatility actress subsequently noted media unconventional approach selecting projects acting style described natural according hindu talent expression act scenes deliver lines inhabits characters furthermore unlike contemporaries successful career post marriage certain members media attribute success friendship find central roles movies featured actresses list consecutive years following commercial success respectively featured annual bollywood actresses listing occupied ninth spot listing government india honoured contribution indian cinema bollywood actors alongside miniature dolls launched united_kingdom bollywood legends khan star indian actors invited open american stock exchange placed fourth position listing popular actresses time actresses year featured iconic hindi cinema filmography awards selected filmography awards nominations received awards including awards khan award known best performance awarded fourth highest indian civilian award government india contributions arts
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26910_AlyssaMiller
born july american fashion model print runway work numerous leading companies highlights cover appearances vogue germany italy work featured model spokesperson guess victoria secret appearances sports_illustrated issue early life description miller born los_angeles california ancestry includes german austrian english irish scottish welsh grew miller known dark brown hair bone structure considered european look guess founder said european looking american girl seen breakthrough guess drew comparisons regarded throwback career father sent test photos los_angeles office coming model agency fall campaign february featured major editions vogue including cover supplement following cover appearances october german vogue july italian later appeared october cover new faces guess clothing late miller work victoria secret work included diesel signed sports_illustrated issue debut fellow guess model issue according story wall_street_journal previously thought appeared sports_illustrated soccer given athletic background envisioned professional soccer player appeared body painting feature issue painted photographed new_york_city miller participated annual sports_illustrated edition david_letterman late david_letterman night issue cover model announced muse played music video train miller victim bullying advocate bullying super bowl champion global ambassador bullying miller signed soon public appearance featured anniversary issue things define time december appeared cover calendar girl issue fashion magazine images augmented artwork graphic cartoon black white color photographs gripping modelling july miller fashion publicist launched meditation wear collection line live process percentage sales miller cameo appearance film entourage personal life miller began dating actor mid june public couple july public appearance couple barry gym july met mother days later credits teaching cook hosted dinner parties according reports miller broke late source told happened ago holidays scene february couple reconciled spotted walking dog boston named charlie miller fitness includes ballet running practices taken acting improvisation classes father siblings
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26917_EarlylifeandcareerofGeneRoddenberry
early life career august october american television screenwriter producer best remembered creating original star trek television series born texas grew los_angeles california father worked police officer school young police science interested engineering obtained pilot license following graduation signed enlisted attack pearl harbor commissioned august posted joined thirteenth air_force flew boeing flying fortress estimated combat missions rotated united_states promoted captain air crash investigator military career involved plane crashes awarded air medal civilian began fly long haul routes involved crash june eclipse crashed syrian desert pulling injured passengers burning plane led party sought help incident resigned seeking write television instead joined initially traffic division transferred newspaper unit worked chief speech writer landed role technical adviser television version led writing scripts series pseudonym led series collaborations resigned police june order writing position staff early life born august parents rented home texas child caroline née named father referred little gene later describe father intelligent common man time gene birth father working shortly afterward rode rails los_angeles seek better employment joined emergency december following march sent message wife tell come los_angeles son months later passed test given police commission elder held rank years family expanded birth time bought home drew street gene early years saved quick thinking noticed house fire door rushed house children tow father kept rabbits children sold outside house animals subject published work school twice yearly newspaper ace childhood interested reading especially pulp magazines fan stories mars series years old family moved shadow began attending house later describe childhood home father helped boys obtain local jobs gene worked newspaper delivery boy gas station attendant saturdays school young moved middle years great depression father relatively unaffected great depression stable employment police department family distributed food friends family need parents younger sister moved house time finding accommodation time franklin joined member graduated attended onward ranked intelligence test reading test administered college entrance examination elected major police science curriculum president school communicated police liaison second year developed interest engineering obtained pilot license sponsored graduated associate arts degree police science june member family earn college degree graduating traveled march air base signed lack training spaces entrance delayed remainder summer attended peace officer training army cadet military service civil aviation days following attack pearl harbor received telegram orders attend kelly air force base enlisting december following completion boot camp sent texas pilot training civilian instructors completed hours flight time including thirty solo hours march moved texas basic flight training flew graduated august commissioned second lieutenant initial posting delayed month completed training virtue additional training height unlikely suitable combat fighter pilot assigned bombers received orders report join thirteenth air_force squadron flew boeing flying fortress previously 19th route maintenance overhaul flee japanese invasion philippines assigned captain pilot flight squadron took following day additional flight november took squadron fiji expected new instead ordered remain fly reconnaissance missions january squadron ordered conduct bombing missions alternating bases santo missions consisted teams planes fighter support flights faced japanese fighters time august flying realized plane speed applied brakes stop aircraft respond tail brake applied failed plane runway feet impacted trees crushing nose starting fire navigator positioned nose died impact official report responsibility squadron blamed men deaths early september squadron rotated united_states crew transported old dutch freighter pacific arrival reunion wife picture featured los_angeles_times spent remainder military career united_states ongoing record estimated flown combat missions number disputed records members example pilot bomb group flew eighty missions took times longer claimed october assigned texas 18th replacement wing salt_lake_city subsequently moved based oakland california february moved march field promoted captain subsequently flew united_states role plane crash investigator time accident passenger military flight crashed caught fire pulled men safety military career awarded air medal march applied commercial pilot licence subsequently certified fly single multi engine aircraft horsepower discharged july began fly based miami moving new_york_city long haul flights began fly routes new_york calcutta longest pan routes time wife lived new_jersey continued pursue dream writing poem published section new_york_times june time airline took extension courses columbia_university spring june picked eclipse india flight istanbul designation pan flight hours flight number engine developed fault shut plane able fly engines began pilot descended lower altitude allow engines cool second engine caught fire fire measures failed pilot attempted land plane went cabin calm passengers certain time going die engine fell wing exposing fuel lines causing fire spread plane descended rapidly seat calm woman crashed broken ribs began evacuate passengers burning plane crew force broken open leave plane repeatedly entered plane pull passengers burning flames wind turned causing fire plane unable trips took charge aftermath group local proved help formed teams search civilization team led miles desert town emergency landing strip miles away response dispatched planes medical teams crash site returned site assist survivors fourteen people died crash passengers needed hospital treatment unharmed weeks later syrian authorities allowed return united_states near death experience increased desire children pregnant shortly return testified inquiry new_york alongside surviving crew members commended work following crash devotion duty efficiency difficult hazardous experience crash investigation questioned maintenance plane engines issues identified previous flight child born april expressed concerns following crash raising child birth continued fly incident flying airport marked end career pilot particularly cold snowy day controls takeoff causing plane stall resigned decided pursue dream writing particularly new medium television police service burgeoning writing career arriving los_angeles family lived initially gene parents green street obtained employment sales manager sold stereo cameras realized temporary sought permanent employment applied position january following day enrolled department february given badge number initial training completed march spent following sixteen months traffic division subsequently transferred newspaper unit job new role writer write press releases teach traffic safety father worked deputy chief promoted chief august gene friends parker modernization efforts newspaper unit captain charge gene known attended parker speech writer wrote chief professional philosophy house magazine beat september based star trek character parker rational behavior new office worked alongside create write episodes star trek alternative factor founded november founding members spokesman said time opinion professional ethics practical police work completely compatible intend meet promote compatibility following began correspondence creator novels duo record audio letters send comments felt similar opinions law enforcement began seek opinion work including allowing preview time sought earn money family requested permission second job described nature salesman turned found way earn money radio series television series sourced stories gathered stories colleagues force wrote submission splitting payment evenly sold extra income substantial time earned month department second child born august later year captain gave additional position technical adviser new television version district attorney having spent intervening years scripts hands comparing television output advised head studio story department write scripts good ones submitted script october pseudonym went production episode defense plant gambling december request second job free lance writer adviser time approved later said production second season star trek pseudonym fortune revealed message saying change bring fame took sergeant exam early passing attempt time wrote second script district attorney titled paid month probation sergeant friends later race named sold script entitled police academy july sales scripts amounted equivalent nearly percent sergeant yearly salary following december began write script work science fiction eventually called secret defense lead aired years later anthology package screenplay credited collaboration submitted science fiction script january purchased sold scripts rest year court escape patrol boat police brutality reformed criminal human bomb mental patient early sold story ideas led lives found increasingly difficult writer policeman offered writing position series developing called informed parker intending resign order join writing staff surprise chief revealed intentionally connecting television professionals past years hope offer permanent position pursue dream writing june resigned force concentrate writing career brief letter resignation wrote find unable support family present anticipated police salary levels manner consider necessary having spent slightly seven years job fair treatment enjoyable working conditions received decision considerable genuine regret
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27279_AbbyMartin
martin born september american journalist presenter weekly investigative news program english host network working washington bureau hosting worked years correspondent america martin artist activist helped found citizen journalism website serves board directors manages martin appeared documentary film directed early life martin grew california attended graduating interested journalism old high school boyfriend enlisted military september attacks didn want going war let fighting recalls began critically ask going time sophomore began questioning called selling iraq war media received undergraduate degree political science spanish campaigned presidential campaign disillusioned left right concept proposing societies tendency divide ideological martin worked time investigative journalist san_diego based online news site moving martin posted video showing support truth movement labelled government version september propaganda administration president said attacks researched years single thing uncover belief inside job government happened new_york_times described conspiracy theorist martin told associated_press march longer theory inside job earlier graphic arts high school martin began painting themes paintings include politics nature takes photographs makes works exhibited times california views art amazing outlet way interpret ugly truths world reflect better future martin founded organization citizen journalism platform reporting news independent journalist martin covered california actions occupy wall street movement documentary video footage protests family year old injured protests lawsuit martin footage argue protests non violent time allegedly hit head police took notice martin work began correspondent fall moved washington breaking set martin began hosting breaking set america september washington mixes media criticism investigative journalism describes cuts pre written narrative tries tell think care cuts false left right set establishment reports hard facts original opening credits depict martin applying television tuned cnn later version opening credits depicted martin traveling helicopter manhattan according rolling_stone_magazine past shows investigated federal electoral system program israel obama water martin drew widespread media attention closed march minute long statement condemning russian military intervention ukraine appeared reading leading observers conclude remarks consent producers wrote piece compared martin statement favorably behavior united_states media invasion iraq issued statement saying contrary popular opinion doesn beat journalists submission free express opinions private air added sending opportunity mind story martin declined offer saying going despite statement breaking set program came end february martin leaving stating decided focus investigative field reporting speaking told decided time try new proud great work host reception journalist said martin looks like model acts like punk writer described vibrant artistic outspoken portrayed martin media representative generation reports stories deserve public recognition selected work television empire files host breaking set host america correspondent film director movie framing food news censored isbn martin action censored isbn host present artwork crisis civilization film poster
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27283_JohnBarrowman
born march scottish american actor singer dancer presenter writer holds british american citizenship born glasgow scotland emigrated united_states family encouraged high school teachers studied performing arts san_diego landing role london west end debut professional theatre played lead roles musicals west end broadway including miss phantom opera appearing production fix nominated award best actor musical early 2000s returned role revival goes recent west end credit production aside theatrical career appeared films including musical biopic musical comedy producers british television featured american television dramas better known acting presenting work bbc includes work earlier years self produced entertainment programme tonight night bafta nominated role captain science fiction series doctor number guest roles television programmes appeared contestant series celebrity ice skating dancing ice theatrical background allowed judge musical talent shows solve problem like maria dream voted entertainer year starting hosts bbc stars arrow version villain series main antagonists featured dozen musical theatre recordings including cover tunes found album albums places albums_chart self titled reached number highest chart placing date furthermore published memoirs goes sister author siblings teamed write novel second book series released released july early life born glasgow youngest siblings lived glasgow years life mother singer worked clerk record shop father employed heavy machinery company father company relocated family united_states father managed tractor factory aurora illinois recalls family loving strict respectful comparing countries raised concludes scotland gave family america gave family settled attended west high school heart middle class conservative town high school music english teachers changed future course life music tutor love performing english teacher encouraging rise true artistic potential english teacher moved coached school speech team support teacher competed schools statewide speech competitions skills reading scenes plays freshman won parts musical productions performed musical productions oliver hello goes looking acknowledges support received high school chances appearing royal command performances west end having ask play opposite spent senior year coal illinois power company father arranged job similar jobs brother sister experience manual labour father told want manual labour rest life know choice don like understand importance decide want good craft skill worked power company entire summer like job eventually convinced company work graduated high school citizen united_states maintains dual citizenship united_kingdom graduated high school moved san_diego study performing arts exchange programme returned native britain study shakespeare months acting career theatre professional acting career began london playing role prince edward theatre alongside continued appear west end productions decade taking title role phantom opera majesty theatre hair chris miss theatre royal sunset boulevard theatre beast beauty beast dominion theatre musical songs thee nominated award best actor musical originating role fix performance repeated gala concert hey producer played sunset boulevard west end briefly broadway broadway credit role barry stephen revue putting theatre opposite review putting theatre critic noted fine voice looks appeared bobby company returned role revival goes appeared west end non musical dramas role rope starred lieutenant opposite production starred productions christmas jack cardiff new theatre christmas played title role birmingham christmas guest act london played lead birmingham season presented 60th birthday party london park september exactly year later succeeded west end revival television presenter original hosts children saturday morning variety bbc time known dirty rat phone game set haunted house reported technology news host segment appeared children television game regular channel afternoon company read stories channel summer judges panel bbc music talent solve problem like maria year television appearances new year eve talked spirituality civil partnerships hosted appeared guest programme big finish teaming look news stories february presented coverage bafta film awards entertainment television february guest presented editions sunday pre recorded weekly musical theatre film music showcase judge bbc series dream hosted searched new unknown actor play role joseph west end revival musical joseph amazing eventually choosing bbc comedy panel mind series episode challenging host gay friday night july guest hosted channel_4 presented primetime bbc game called kids right adults compete seven smart sassy children cash rounds testing knowledge speed response february presented march appeared song contest selection decision bbc april presented morning began featuring judge canadian version solve problem like maria june presenter children television showcases animals extraordinary skills people lives easier safer animals work began episodes february appeared guest host shopping channel summer signed host morning july hosted live comic con san_diego began hosting bbc game hosted channel_4 began airing february beginning november hosted channel programme prime time drama television career began appearances short lived prime time soap operas starred american film critic ken_tucker calls tale new_york_city struggling plotting retain status power television critic called character prince charming assistant keeps getting distracted women path tucker noted character physically eye widening cross lasted seasons cbs september june appeared according writer plays ruthless gains control family private aviation company fleet semi retired father increasing company amidst series soap opera cancelled airing episodes considered role grace producers reportedly felt straight role eventually went instead commenting decision remarked sad thing run gay men women march guest appearance episode bbc entertainment_weekly reported appear season minimum episodes portraying boyfriend center mystery february announced contract extended total episodes starred abc drama series pilot created produced portrayed arrow series main antagonists recurring cast member seasons promoted main cast member beginning season july signed deal allows continue series regular arrow superhero shows produced including flash legends tomorrow film reality television appeared low budget film musical abilities featured film roles jack cole porter biopic singing duet song night day lead tenor producers singing hitler presented performed bbc series sound musicals took reality television series dancing ice january february resembling real ice skating competition ice dancers trained celebrities compete skating partner time russian champion february faced eliminated judges vote celebrity guests achieved score place audience vote counted professional partner danced september guest host attack doctor best known role bbc science fiction drama doctor series revived came board recurring guest character captain time traveller 51st century appearance story child doctor dances went appear episodes boom town bad wolf parting ways jack popular given doctor spin series featuring team alien hunters based modern day cardiff premiered american film television critic ken_tucker describes role utterly fabulous like minus jack tracks occasionally beds help quartet slash experts fields doctor cop scientist makes coffee late nights hot like continued guest star doctor appearing sound drums time lords participated doctor special bbc appeared series finale stolen earth journey end reprised role captain doctor tonight night special returned doctor cameo end time previous stars series broadcast july miniseries episodes called filming series called miracle day began january primarily los_angeles cardiff wales episode miracle day aired usa july broadcast bbc july doctor popular united_states bbc america network november appeared 50th anniversary comedy homage doctors reboot books memoir autobiography goes published books sister english professor journalist helped write book brother published second memoir detailing recent television work fame published work original fiction comic strip titled captain jack written sister commenting characterisation comic strip states agreed tell story showed jack history hadn explored media wanted fans original jack début fantasy novel titled written sister published united_kingdom february novel twins matt emily share ability allows artwork come life powerful ability sought antagonists wish use breach realm demons monsters trapped sequels team concerning followed bone book new series chronicles featuring twins separate novel exodus code personal life learned american accent school children picked scottish accent moved united_states general american accent said hint called mid-atlantic openly gay met husband production rope festival theatre gill came play couple houses london england cardiff wales california gill entered civil partnership december small ceremony held cardiff friends family cast executive producer guests pair legally married state california july following decision deny appeal perry november exposed episode switch programme act seen staff member covered bbc subsequently apologised offence caused views advocacy worked gay rights organisation education campaign schools april group placed posters billboards read people gay contributed support project asking people join help bold brave buddy bully month spoke career entertainment industry gay rights issues event filmed bbc programme making episode exploring science homosexuality voted entertainer year placed list annual list notable lgbt people compiled magazine june met current conservative prime minister representative lgbt community british celebrities signed public notice warning voters policy bbc prior general election released skin care line entitled presidential election endorsed democrat barack_obama running election publicly supported scotland remaining united_kingdom scottish independence referendum public figures signatories letter guardian opposing independence filmography theatre discography studio albums compilation albums box set cast recordings soundtracks appearances home video releases evening john live royal albert hall honours july awarded honorary degree role captain miracle day long listed category drama performance male national television awards appointed member order british empire birthday honours services light entertainment charity awards nominations
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27293_Vikram(actor)
actor born april indian film actor predominantly appears tamil language films won seven awards national film award state film award awarded debut film followed series small budget tamil telugu films 1990s went unnoticed success tragedy film appeared rogue turned lover started successful career actor early 2000s appeared series films commercially successful ventures period appeared diverse roles received critical acclaim performance blind figure performance spectrum disorders saw win national film award best actor character speaking couple lines dialogue entire film appearance lawyer multiple personality disorder blockbuster won critical acclaim appearance superhero portrayal tribal leader inspired character saw secure accolades appearance mentally challenged adult maturity year old boy consequently appeared multiple ups crippled losing kilograms sequences making romantic thriller won rave reviews critics performance currently highest grossing tamil film time promoted social causes appeared brand ambassador school special children stayed making having long term associations running welfare association produced directed video flood relief anthem spirit tribute city volunteers following south indian floods early life born tamil family kennedy christian father hindu mother madras april father alias native ran away home start career films father fare successfully managed act supporting roles tamil films television inspired theatre lessons professionally trained classical cinema dance forms ensure leading actor mother sub collector brother established director actor tamil film industry son actor cousin younger sister teacher younger brother previously set film debut film eventually feature screen disliked original kennedy composed taking father kennedy mother ram sun sign educated boarding school hill station near salem graduated mentioned opportunities school taking horseback riding swimming noted early exposure activities gave confidence fringes school theatre club long period took backstage work handed lead role school adaptation doctor spite original lead contracted chicken despite expressing interest join films school father forced education subsequently graduating english literature working half way programme prolific club appeared stage productions including college adaptations receiving best actor awards performances winning best actor award function held madras knocked truck major accident way home suffered leg injury remained hospital ridden bed years college subsequently went stop leg returned finish final year degree accident secured permission finish home able walk short period film career began professional career modelling films brands including watches appearing episode television serial titled aired november december final year programme recognised film industry veteran director approaching lead role film film debut appearing small budget love story featuring alongside opposite release signed cinematographer college love story high expectations films failed launch career appearances veteran director helped secure film offers telugu film industries signed appear bombay featured initial photo shoot alongside wanted remove beard role continuity problems film signed dropped project appeared series films portrayed supporting roles appeared successful films appearing successful action film teaming mafia explored criminal underworld furthermore cast alongside action drama role air cadet period appeared small budget telugu film lead role eldest son family drama films failing commercially brief return tamil films proved unsuccessful role music composed turning commercial failure appeared telugu films receive income kept away tamil films lack offers played lead role film directed played villain street opposite lead roles small budget telugu films collaborated appearing lead role opposite signed tamil language film production featured big budget film created anticipation prior release ultimately panned fared poorly box office acknowledged film expanding female fan base result soft personality character followed appearances unsuccessful films telugu musical playing short role critically acclaimed film struggling phase dubbed heroes films including voices respectively mentioned look dubbing saw dignity labour period attended dancing classes day tried acting different scenes different characters small group friends began turn chances play supporting roles films intent making breakthrough lead actor notably turned role fiancée rejected approaches television serial producers citing working television reduce chances mainstream actor refused opportunities film events backing dancer actor revealing interested travelling canada participate shows director offered role rogue film prepare character shaved head lost kilograms grew nails long role beginning production april film went development hell industry strikes lack funds hampered progress phase accept acting offers order maintain continuity looks film struggled find distributor tragic climax film remained unreleased described period production worst phase career financially fire danger dying turned opportunity friend job technology attempted stay industry directing serial titled assistant director finally released december initially began running single noon suburban theater gradually gained audience word mouth publicity eventually ran days cinema halls constantly people streets result film success critics praised performance reviewer referring revelation natural acting scenes good compared best seen similarly critic malaysian daily described film unforgettable experience described performance praise worthy performance drew accolades winning special award south tamil state film award special prize portrayal title character reports emerged missed national film award best actor single vote described film close regardless commercial success right path choosing adapt prefix screen sign film days release ensure right career spent time completing projects agreed feature release couple appearances films red indians horror film played leading role rare tamil produced featuring shot entirely suburbs london furthermore completed telugu films period youth featured husband character played faces challenges mother film won positive reviews critic mentioning gave controlled performance newfound popularity tamil films saw film dubbed tamil soon inserted comedy track comedian release alongside revolved ordinary boy falling love actress mentioned displeasure film claiming arguments director single shot film right shot wrong film failure commercially film played aspiring police officer tackles corrupt policeman appear trim role aspiring police officer went strict diet eating fruits drinking juice film opened positive reviews critic hindu claiming ability potential proved success subsequently went success film genre led way films genre portrayal blind folk singer won best tamil actor award film commercially movie terrace home look got practising look blind performance won positive reviews critics reviewer describing detailed performance blind singer brings laughter tears throat following year went play title role produced big budget film tamil industry featured role local action film won good reviews critic citing delivers convincing performance consequently box office triumph similarly film soundtrack composed popular prior release singing version hit song album release featuring figure kidnapped corrupt politicians signed film early film hold production leading year delay film finally opened average reviews collections critic hindu drew praise maintained physique powerful eyes whilst labelled film single major positive convincing portrayal final release year solomon king drama film featured alongside played unaware diagnosed multiple family trying truth away film met unfavorable response commercially won positive acclaim critics success resulted film team collaborating film similar genre featured film saw play comes city seeking help regard water crisis home subsequently ends corrupt politicians water regard performance review praised enactment citing peak home comedy action romance emotional sequences critic hindu praised performance film blockbuster fifth success half years dubbed idol times leading indian newspaper featured romantic film critical commercial failure reviewers claiming times wish little dynamic regard performance post release critical film failure confessed story underwent lot changes initial narration taken royal ride producers signed appear banner biggest production till date directed played honest cop working region communal problems earth approach worked body film sporting thick waist notable differences police film kilograms film took large opening grossing days taking largest opening new millennium telugu remake rights sold record price good opening film proved profitable days release consequently went blockbuster performance critics earning nomination best tamil actor award critic claiming succumbed superstar image trap picture later year starred playing role spectrum disorders dialogue film actor acting muscles stretched use body language facial expressions convey feelings thoughts applying character film won positive reviews critic hindu calling symphony noting milestone career niche viewer mind expressions excellent body language portrayal won best tamil actor award national film award best actor making tamil actor win award release revenge drama directed garnered poor reviews box office collections signed feature action thriller directed prominent director march agreed shoot film days revealed longest contracts signed actor tamil film film featured character suffering identity disorder distinct lawyer fashion model serial killer prior release film touted expensive south indian film costing released india prints took extraordinary opening went blockbuster grossing original dubbed versions performance unanimously praised reviewer citing truly belongs film role reduced caricature lesser actor film won awards possible awards south later year signed completed comedy film months film featured brother saw work assistant director faced poor response box office average reviews reviewer citing surely find missing signed october film facing severe delays releasing january film saw portray grows gangster played revealed approached film like actor film script written star release film gained mixed reviews reviewers praised performance critic claiming life film looks sensational toned body killer looks delivers outstanding performance career film similarly review hindu critical excessive violence mentioned narration gives way point appear helpless release directed featuring superhero film tamil cinema featured dressed anthropomorphic officer expensive production beating film high production values having innovative pre launch trailer scenes shot italy mexico film earned mixed response critics reviewer claiming film strikes fine balance style substance proceeding state given extra dimension characters plays film winning post suggesting people indian cinema larger life fantasy character easily labelled film slow death claiming actor film took strong opening collection including box office opening week international release film subsequently went profitable films year ran theaters days featured bilingual films inspired ancient sanskrit epic featuring tribal leader tamil version cop hindi version films shot simultaneously revealed changes characters filming took minutes playing tribal leader hindi version whilst played cop tamil version cast initially roles shot simultaneously revealed succeeded showing differences body language expressions revealed played roles respective versions inspiration despite non speaker making debut hindi dubbed lines language remarking difficult thing world promotions cannes film festival premiere leicester square london versions dubbed telugu version released simultaneously screens worldwide took big opening day earning tamil version won rave reviews critics hindu calling claiming raises bar higher venture critic cited emotions love joy dance face quick succession concluding lifts role admirable level critic labelled astonishing portrayal critic praised ability skin conviction tamil version consequently went commercial success performance leading winning award best tamil actor accolades contrast hindi version mixed reviews critics agreeing performance tribal leader convincing writing rated film said falls vice versa past lead performances writing rated said king sized disappointment terms content mentioning rate role isn substantial subsequently went surprise flop indian box office film screened venice film festival international film festival attendance years discussions began film direction project dubbed media film began shoot completed schedule early appearing female lead film reported momentarily shelved subsequently took producer walked agreed terms feature produced signed play female lead role film progressed briefly shots caves director ousted project film shot briefly successive shelved project directed producer featuring role investigative cop film failed progress instead financed release directed saw portray father developmental disability having mental maturity seven year old prepare role visited homes mentally challenged month watching body language taking notes communicated patients pick people impaired speech gone describe role krishna best character portrayed film featured supporting roles opened predominantly positive reviews critics enjoyed commercial success box office reviewer chronicle described film way rendition mentally challenged man trying cope everyday realities raising child work art praising fiery complex performance honest depictions mental illness cinema seen similarly critic described screen chemistry daughter played magic performances sure leave throat critic hindu praised film performance analysed problem arises stop looking krishna character begin hero little worked better completed sweep acting awards year recognition awards featured alongside direction played trying break tamil film industry film opened mixed reviews critics december performed expectations box office completed half fantasy period film played tamil king ruled opposite direction graphics director film later shelved owing production troubles appeared second project director portraying lead role blinded raw agent action thriller film featured pivotal roles opened mixed reviews september role blind man trained noted human specialist playing cameo film critic noted attention film little logical script flaws endearing act biggest strength subsequently film average business commercially actor seen portraying title role bilingual david released different cast members hindi tamil remained common lead actor versions segment playing love story fisherman mute girl played tamil version opened predominantly positive review hindi film won mixed reviews films performing average business box office present signed collaborate romantic thriller opposite early following production developments revealed actor sport significantly different looks film body builder beast model weight portray sticking diet protein coffee ensure muscles defined screen subsequently lost weight portray model head reducing weight kilograms portray crippled changed physique eating small meals egg whites instead regular food engaging intensive weight loss regime thin cast crew film reportedly struggled recognise actor times stayed away media close year sporting look taking years production described film toughest regularly suffered result prosthetic wear film opened amidst expectation january mixed reviews critics gave portrayal unanimously positive reviews critic times_of_india noted heart performance handsome hindu added transformation wins hearts earnest boot gym rat new model block floors audience performance deformed similarly noted actor truly impressive deserves applause added lived role despite mixed reviews performed box office successful tamil film time worked road thriller featured unnamed race driver goes road trip india paired opposite samantha film opened mixed reviews perform box office critic noted life role energy level highly infectious adding way dances fight treat fans likewise critic hindu criticised film script adding hard currently working simultaneously different projects release likely action film directed featuring alongside features alongside work film television work apart acting film making processes credits singer assistant director actress launched pop album titled pair sing appear music videos project completed promotion following success music film sang version hit song extended version album making music composer asked sing rough tracks film song composition malaysia producers impressed voice ended singing songs film furthermore recorded tracks telugu version album titled went sing film unrelated lending different voices album sang songs singing voice character adult maturity year old sang song film composer direction announced production company july announced direct film action thriller featuring shoot completed pulled venture citing budget director eventually bought released film actor later listed producers bilingual film david making debut film financing worked assistant director mentioned like direct film future philanthropy promoted social causes charity work linked characters portrayed films brand ambassador school special children stayed making long term association making film free eye poor set fan club provide heart operations poor educate poor children victims natural disasters year celebrated birthday charity work organised camp thousand fans pledged eyes eye donation appeal lent support based charity appeared charity musical directed cause actor starred mile sur music video national integration alongside indian actors musicians describing experience phenomenal selected youth envoy aim spread awareness statutes include urban help plans effective water management women youth empowerment soon announced social projects identify school college drop outs help stand feet planting trees aim green produced directed video flood relief anthem spirit tribute city volunteers following south indian floods media success intense performances variety roles received critical acclaim performances rogue turned mentally ill patient spectrum disorder lawyer multiple personality disorder mentally challenged adult maturity year old boy roles played mentally affected man mentioning roles screen furthermore enjoyed large fan following result series successful dubbed telugu films dubbed tamil film successful telugu films films released telugu soon original release tamil dubbed hindi enjoyed success films demanded large box office openings akin film stars participated live stadium stage event organised producer titled mega event held singapore attracted hundreds asian fans held form stage musical pan indian popularity prompted regularly considered brand endorsements signed brand ambassador ambassador endorsed big deal celebrity driven home shopping channel decorated actors terms awards history tamil cinema holds national film award best actor feat matched actors tamil films holds seven awards south tally second wins film promoted cannes film festival screened venice film festival international film festival weeks release sent nominated recipient award includes string including recognition different categories awarded honorary doctorate field accepted title release personal life met wife time following years hospital ridden broken leg late 1980s got married event saw dozens couples married time place pair low key wedding ceremony conducted church originates works psychology teacher leading school worked team giving professional advice people special needs treated helping develop characteristics character played daughter son suggesting son keen actor resides near beach stated remain based regardless offers regional films filmography awards selected filmography awards nominations
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27359_MerylStreep
born june american actress cited media best actress generation particularly known versatility roles transformation characters plays accent adaptation professional stage debut playboy went receive nomination best featured actress play memory wagons cotton screen debut television film deadliest season film debut later year julia won emmy award role miniseries holocaust received academy_award nomination deer hunter nominated academy_awards total nominations actor actress history won choice iron lady actors won competitive academy_awards acting nominated roles africa evil angels edge bridges madison county true thing adaptation devil wears doubt august woods returned stage time years revival won second emmy award hbo miniseries starred production mother courage children received nominations winning nominations competitive non honorary wins actor male female history award work earned cannes film festival award circle awards bafta awards awards grammy award nominations nominations awarded contribution american culture performing arts president barack_obama awarded national medal arts presidential medal freedom government france commander early life born june summit new_jersey commercial artist art editor executive eldest child younger brothers father german swiss ancestry father lineage traces germany second great grandfather emigrated united_states ancestors served mayor surname later changed line father family switzerland mother english german irish ancestry maternal ancestors lived pennsylvania rhode_island descended 17th century immigrants england eighth great grandfather europeans settle rhode_island distant relative founder pennsylvania records family land state maternal great great grandparents namesake second daughter natives district ireland mother compared appearance manner dame strongly encouraged daughter confidence young age said mentor said capable great saying mind lazy going mind believed naturally mother times later needed injection confidence adulthood consult mother asking advice raised presbyterian new_jersey attended author described kid glasses hair noted liked camera family home videos young age age selected sing school led having opera lessons despite talent remarked singing didn feel understand important lesson find thing feel quit years catholic school friends regularly attended mass high school appeared numerous school plays theatre acting play miss gained attention campus drama professor noted don think taught acting taught demonstrated early ability mimic accents quickly lines received cum college applying yale supplemented course fees appeared dozen stage productions year point developing contemplated acting switching study law played variety roles onstage night dream year old woman wheelchair comedy written unknown teachers founders disapproved acting exercises asked remarking professors personal lives way find received yale enrolled visiting student fall received honorary doctor arts degree college career 1970s theater film debut moved new_york_city cast production opposite went appear roles year new_york including shakespeare festival productions measure measure opposite entered relationship time resided death years later starred musical happy end broadway won performance broadway play alice palace set film career performance profound impact young said kind actor want grow began auditioning film roles underwent unsuccessful audition lead role stated italian son ugly bring unknown understood italian remarked sorry beautiful know continued work broadway appearing double bill wagons cotton memory received best featured actress play nomination broadway credits include cherry orchard musical happy end originally appeared broadway received nominations productions feature film role came opposite film julia small role flashback sequence scenes edited brief time screen horrified actress bad wig took words scene shot jane mouth different scene thought terrible mistake movies hate business cites having lasting influence actress credited open ing probably doors probably know breakthrough spotted stage production cherry orchard suggested play role girlfriend war film deer hunter diagnosed lung cancer cast film took role vague stock girlfriend remain duration filming notes case female empowerment playing woman empowerment foreign concept normal lady average american small town thing knew later strong critic remarked real beauty brought film performance film success exposed wider audience earned nomination miniseries holocaust played leading role german woman married jewish artist nazi era germany found material noble professed taken role financial gain travelled germany austria filming remained new_york return found illness progressed death march estimated audience million holocaust brought wider degree public recognition found verge national visibility won primetime emmy award outstanding lead actress miniseries movie performance despite awards success enthusiastic film career preferred acting stage hoping divert grief death accepted role love interest later commenting played automatic pilot performed role shakespeare park played supporting role manhattan later said allen provide complete script giving pages scenes permit word dialogue drama cast opposite married woman husband child thought script portrayed female character evil insisted representative real women faced marriage breakdown child custody battles makers agreed script revised preparing spoke mother life wife career frequented neighborhood film set watching interactions parents children director allowed write dialogue key scenes despite objection hated later spoke commenting extent obsessive think thinks film controversial role film critic believed displayed emotional intensity writing rare performers routine moments hint mystery won academy_award golden globe award best supporting actress awarded collective work film releases deer hunter major commercial successes consecutive winners 1980s rise stardom began alice concert musical version wonderland writer composer director new_york december new_york_times referred wonder production questioned devoted energy progressed leading roles films featured cover newsweek magazine headline star 80s commenting sense mystery acting doesn simply imitate great mimic private sense danger lying surface normal behavior denounced media coverage time excessive hype story story drama leading role film paired contemporary actors telling modern story victorian era drama performing perfected english accent considered role couldn help wishing beautiful article commented female stars past cultivated singular identity films willing play type role awarded bafta award best actress leading role work following year reunited psychological thriller night starring writing new_york_times noted film homage works main weaknesses lack chemistry concluding stunning screen near long greater success came later starred drama choice portraying polish holocaust survivor caught love triangle young naive writer jewish intellectual emotional dramatic performance apparent mastery polish accent drew praise wrote novel mind role determined role obtained copy script threw ground begging director role filmed choice scene refused finding extremely painful emotionally exhausting guardian believes scene ordered guard choose children proceed labor camp famous scene remarking classic kind scene makes way handling smaller harder grasp emotions notable acting awards won performance characterization voted greatest movie performance time premiere magazine roger_ebert said delivery plays brooklyn scenes polish american accent accent wanted plays flashbacks subtitled german polish hardly emotion doesn touch movie aware astonishing unaffected natural performances imagine contrary called film bad movie thought believed explained movie don characters incidental watching year saw play non fictional character nuclear labor union activist died suspicious car accident investigating alleged wrongdoing plant biographical film felt personal connection preparation met people close woman realized person saw different aspect personality said didn try turn karen tried look piece information find finally look events life try understand inside newsweek considered characterization brilliant boyfriend expressed approval played karen human myth despite karen father bill thinking film daughter believed played opposite romance falling love poorly received portrayed fighter world war british drama plenty roger_ebert wrote conveyed great subtlety hard play self destructive woman charm creates character woman simply catalogue symptoms praised performance plenty believing difficult ambiguous films feminist role africa backlash considers release africa established hollywood superstar film starred danish writer opposite director initially dubious role think sexy considered recalls impressed different way direct honest clashed day shoot kenya particularly voice spent time listening tapes began speaking old fashioned aristocratic fashion thought excessive significant commercial critical success film earned academy award nomination winning critic wrote form means performance africa highest level acting film today notes dramatic success africa led backlash critical opinion years followed especially demanding million picture unlike stars time play certain critics felt technical led people literally acting films appeal wide audience starred dramas sang onscreen time television movie secret service evil angels played australian woman convicted murder infant daughter despite claiming baby taken filmed australia won leading role best actress cannes film festival circle award best actress said australian accent film study little bit australian american like coming italian spanish little mixed new_york_times referred performance stunning performance played kind possibilities screen acting lobbied play lead role adaption play months filming commence dropped citing exhaustion initially later revealed dispute salary end decade actively looked star comedy found role devil satire parodied hollywood obsession beauty surgery played glamorous writer success time wrote reason film observed marked departure dramatic roles known play reacting string poorly received films said audiences marketing strategy defines narrowly want reach males chicken egg syndrome came release summer movies demographic survey going 1990s unsuccessful comedies bridges madison county biographer described early 1990s popularity films partly critical perception comedies attempt convey lighter image following commercially unsuccessful dramas significantly lack options available actress commented limited options preference work los_angeles close family situation anticipated interview commented time actress hits mid interested anymore want fit couple babies schedule got pick parts great care screen actor national event emphasizing decline women work opportunities pay role models film industry criticized film industry importance women screen roles comedy drama edge comedy fantasy starred black comedy death star persuaded writer rewrite scenes particularly character affair younger man believed male conception seven month shoot longest career got character thinking slightly time numerous special designed age years look believed look nearer considers death physical performance committed screen broad eye rolling commercial success earning million days contribution comedy generally taken critics time wrote wicked witch routine dismissed film devil hates women appeared set military dictatorship chile film received critics new_yorker wrote achievement brings exception worst performances following year featured mother children trip encounter violent criminals wilderness critical reaction generally mixed rolling_stone found strong sassy onscreen successful film decade came romance bridges madison county director adapted film novel relates story photographer working love affair middle aged italian farm wife iowa named disliked novel based found script special opportunity actress age gained weight dressed differently character book emulate italian film stars influence portrayal viewed prior filming film box office hit grossed million united_states film unlike novel warmly received critics new_york_times wrote managed create moving love story heart self wall_street_journal described films recent memory believes performance crucial transforming weak soap opera vibrant work historical fiction postwar america culture considers role arguably middle aged actress taken seriously hollywood romantic heroine late 1990s played estranged sister woman battling room adaptation play recommended role film starred young character rebellious son roger_ebert stated different styles find ways lee expression problems film critically acclaimed earned nomination performance played opposite pat connor dancing entered venice film festival new_york_times remarked grand acting gesture career way simply peers window dancing ranks best viewer need know woman plays written lonely face gaze later year played cancer caught difficult family situation playing mother wife true thing film received critics san_francisco_chronicle declared true thing critics persist fiction cold technical actress need heads examined natural thoroughly moment operating flights inspiration able woman wildly utterly believable los_angeles_times film critic noted role self consciously dramatic surface career adds level honesty reality makes performance moving portrayed real life new_yorker found passion enlightenment teaching violin inner city kids music drama music heart departure director previous work films like nightmare street scream series replaced singer madonna left project filming began creative differences required perform violin went months intense training hours day received nominations academy_award golden globe screen actors guild award performance roger_ebert gave film stars wrote known mastery accents versatile speaker movies think accent heard real speaking voice realize speaking style particular achievement accents voice certain flat quality later education came somewhat childhood 2000s entered 2000s uncredited voice cameo steven_spielberg science fiction film android played year hosted annual nobel peace prize concert concert held oslo norway december honour nobel peace prize united_nations returned stage time years playing revival directed starring year began work comedy drama adaptation portrayed real life journalist lauded critics viewers alike film won fourth best supporting actress category considered portrayal played noting contrast realized character love interest haired charisma arrested rare appeared alongside hours based novel focusing women different generations lives novel film generally received won leading actresses silver bear best actress cameo brothers comedy stuck reunited star hbo adaptation hour play angels america story couples relationships dissolve amidst backdrop reagan era politics cast roles mini series received second fifth performance awarded board directors american_film_institute appeared moderately successful remake starring playing role woman senator manipulative ruthless mother vice presidential candidate year played supporting role aunt series unfortunate events alongside based novels book series black comedy received generally favorable reviews critics won academy award best makeup inspired love france narration film cast comedy film prime directed film played jewish divorced business woman played enters relationship year old son modest mainstream success eventually grossed million internationally roger_ebert noted ability cut scene reveals human effort august september starred onstage production mother courage children production new translation playwright angels america songs style written composer caroline change veteran director helm starred alongside half hour play portrayed members popular family country music act final film prairie home companion comedic ensemble piece featuring film revolves scenes activities long running public radio film grossed million majority came domestic markets commercially fared better role devil wears loose screen adaptation novel portrayed powerful demanding fashion magazine editor boss recent college graduate played overall film received mixed reviews portrayal calls drew rave reviews critics earned award nominations including record setting 14th oscar bid commercial release film biggest commercial success grossing million worldwide cast films portrayed wealthy university patron delayed feature drama film chinese science graduate student violent dealing academic politics university inspired events shooting initially scheduled release producers investors decided respect massacre april drama received negative mixed reviews limited release played government official investigates egyptian foreign national suspected terrorism political thriller rendition directed keen involved thriller film welcomed opportunity star film genre usually offered scripts immediately signed project release rendition commercially successful received mixed reviews short role alongside eldest daughter drama film evening based novel switching present past tells story woman remembers tumultuous life mid-1950s film released lukewarm reaction critics called beautifully filmed decidedly dull waste talented cast film film connection platoon united_states soldiers afghanistan senator reporter california college professor like evening critics felt talent cast wasted suffered slow pacing critic announced positively stood natural quietly powerful comparison forced performance found major commercial success starred film adaptation musical based songs swedish pop group starring played single mother girl group singer daughter bride met father invites likely paternal candidates wedding greek island instant box office success highest grossing film date box office receipts million ranking highest grossing musical films nominated performance generally received critics boston_globe commenting greatest actor american movies finally movie star film doubt featuring drama revolving stern principal nun school brings charges popular priest film moderate box office success hailed critics best film received academy_awards nominations lead actors script awarded film stars highlighted caricature nun hates modern world east bay express remarked thrilling pro like step wildly exaggerated role ramp sheer hell grim red eyed pale nun time played chef starring worked earlier devil wears major motion picture based blog julia contrasts life child early years career life young new adams cook recipes child mastering art french cooking believes caricature possibly biggest performance career drawing experience bring lived truth story late year starred romantic comedy complicated alec_baldwin received nominations complicated won award later received 16th oscar nomination lent voice stop motion film fantastic fox 2010s film 2010s iron lady british biographical film takes look prime minister war years retirement sat session house_of_commons observe british mps action preparation role called casting exciting challenge film mixed reception performance got rave reviews earning best actress awards golden win academy awards advisers friends family criticized portrayal inaccurate biased following year death issued formal statement describing hard fiscal measures hands approach financial regulation praising personal strength reunited director set comedy drama film hope springs starring steve_carell jones play middle aged couple attend week intensive marriage counseling try bring intimacy missing relationship reviews film positive critics praising performances offer grown laughs thoughtful look mature relationships starred alongside black comedy drama august dysfunctional family reunites house patriarch suddenly disappears based pulitzer prize winning play received positive reviews portrayal family strong contentious suffering oral cancer addiction subsequently nominated academy_award labeled anti semitic gender actors employees animators knew disney lifetime rebuffed comments selective issued statement allegations indirectly citing disney contributions jewish charities published letters stating women right expect chances advancement men disney agreed statements stating anti racist filmmaker work people happy film motion picture adaptation young adult novel set social science fiction film tells story post apocalyptic community war pain suffering differences choice young boy chosen learn real world plays community leader aware book offered role star producer release met generally mixed negative reviews critics year small role period drama film set 1850s midwest film stars jones unusual pair helps women driven madness frontier east appears end film playing preacher wife takes women care premiered cannes film festival garnered largely positive reviews critics final film disney film adaptation broadway musical woods directed fantasy genre crossover inspired fairy tales centers childless couple sets end curse placed witch played film dismissed critics irritating performance earned academy_award critic choice award nominations july announced portray master class project pulled director death november year starred flash playing grocery store worker day rock musician night chance estranged family learned play guitar semi autobiographical film reunited eldest daughter reviews film generally mixed film year director period drama starring film played small pivotal role british political activist leader british movement helped women win right vote film received positive reviews particularly performances cast distributor earned criticism prominent position marketing misleading february served appearance president main competition jury berlin international film festival seen comedy biopic eponymous opera singer cast members include acting style legacy contemporary position world cinema vanity_fair commented hard imagine time greatest living actress guardian notes despite famous actresses world strangely hard pin image career establish actor roots lie ordinary life despite success modest acting achievements cinema stated particular method comes acting learning days early studies articulate said things learned different teachers open like count makes dangerous danger makes exciting stated ideal director gives complete artistic control allowing degree learn mistakes notes external performances characters early roles manhattan compared characters attributed tendency drawn playing women difficult like devoid mutual emotional understanding stated consider technical actor professed comes love reading initial script adding come ready don want screw waste takes adjusting lighting everybody getting comfortable directed edge praised ability transform characters remarking role totally new human person portraying performers begin react person said directing like falling love characteristics time remember magical mystery noted acting ability profound impact stars improve purely watching believes nearly film sly infused feminist point view portrayals film critic stated feminist strictly speaking experience years women background women movement known ability imitate wide range accents danish africa english received pronunciation plenty iron lady italian bridges madison county minnesota accent irish american heavy accent doubt stated grew listening artists beatles bob_dylan learned lot use voice instrument listening albums film evil angels portrays new_zealand australia perfected hybrid english performance received leading role best actress cannes film festival circle award best actress role film choice spoke english german polish accent polish iron lady reproduced vocal style time britain prime minister taken lessons change pitch pronunciation delivery commented accents acting technique views obvious requirement portrayal character questioned belfast different accents replied perfect belfast accent listen work appeared rendition song rose popularity portuguese music charts peaked october 35th version won award favorite song soundtrack nominated grammy award fifth nomination work soundtrack career narrated numerous audio books including children book author spokesperson donated significant money including fee iron lady million hosted numerous events october donated million honor late founder friend author supports change campaign aims spread female empowerment asked interview time magazine feminist answered nice easy balance established scholarships students english majors joan endowed scholarship named classmate math majors april announced funded lab female years old called writers lab run collective iris announcement writers lab initiative world female years old signed open letter campaign collecting signatures letter addressed urging focus women served head germany south_africa respectively set set priorities development funding main summit september establish new development goals generation sent member letter supporting equal rights amendment letters sent copy book equal means equal time era president march signed letter asking gender equality world organized campaign personal life author notes despite high level stardom decades managed maintain relatively normal personal life lived actor years death lung cancer march remarked hardly seen person devoted falling away like john act love man overwhelming said death didn don want matter pain mind affects happens think pain making obsession married sculptor months death children musician henry born actresses born grace born model born august family moved million private estate connecticut extensive art studio facilitate husband work lived bought million mansion los_angeles eventually moved connecticut asked religion plays life replied follow doctrine don belong church temple interview december alluded lack religious belief said deeply interested think understand available construct religion don believe power prayer things avoided happened awful horrible position intelligent emotional human sit outside available comfort asked draws face aging death responded sure belief guess power aggregate human attempt best love hope optimism know magic things way sense trying things better come credits awards nominations
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27520_PaudgeBehan
bee born january irish actor writer son chief staff widow playwright worked briefly journalist dublin newspaper turning acting series minor film television roles 1990s english novelist appear male lead book secret affair appeared feature films man importance conspiracy silence taken leading roles short films lonely sky wake auditioned unsuccessfully neighbours popular black comedy doctors family early life born january son chief staff official née teenager involved youth wing early death age march widow half sister grew road red brick semi detached late victorian house dublin bought wife house came ownership sold reluctantly million february education career turning acting brief career journalism ireland interviewed priests prostitutes dublin paper folded involved theatre work costume assistant original production adaptation novel informer october dublin participated plays dublin finding people turning drunk turning decided leave ireland pursue art studies berlin found concentrate art germany working hard evenings bars earn money drinking wanted start new art style sic look basically decided resolved london study acting applying drama schools accepted years lived friends recalls fantastic characters wonderful experimental time spend long nights discussing art life politics smoking drinking lots listening music throwing furniture fire dublin abbey theatre played lead character original production play patriot game charted events acted comedy film appearance film based satirical novel angus wilson roles included characters episodes series subsequently english novelist male protagonist television film secret affair based book film gained large enthusiastic female following starred war correspondent falls love pursues venice engaged subsequently kidnapped war zone films appeared include man importance conspiracy silence film played convicted murdering irish crime journalist appeared short film lonely sky test pilot risks life break sound barrier forced question reasons abilities strange familiar man minute film won best film production post production dublin february appeared short film wake played lead character film minutes proposed feature film recently appeared fifth season irish crime drama series love hate played role irish drugs supplier based spain concerning acting quoted saying good business working awful police investigation july questioned italian military police connection murder year old woman home italy woman found july stab wounds including fatal throat wound believed died previous day resident year arrested seeking treatment twice hospital near cut thigh interview claimed gone hospital july cutting thigh furniture objects delivered usa hospital staff mistakenly decided acting poor spoken italian fact expressed annoyance hospital managed bad signage returning hospital july injection arrested policemen taken barracks questioning know happening police interpreter barracks provided lawyer interpreter hours later magistrate came exercised right answer questions released formally informed suspicion july suspect case police subsequently seized car knife home secured room house traces blood allegedly found addition shoe prints found said matched custody car home cellar returned july judge overseeing investigation speaking italian television denied knowing victim maintained innocence saying got hide accused police psychological torture detention threatened sue november cleared crime allowed use home chef named identified murderer dna retrieved said don hold animosity point bearing glad somebody finally caught brutal killing selected work film information table obtained filmography retrieved november television information table obtained filmography retrieved november theatre personal life addition half sister older half brother son married younger half brother half sister
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27553_DolphLundgren
born november swedish actor director martial artist screenwriter producer career received degree chemistry degree chemical engineering early 1980s master degree chemical engineering holds rank 3rd dan black belt european champion sydney bodyguard jamaican singer began relationship moved new_york_city short stint model manhattan nightclub jones got small debut role james_bond film view kill breakthrough came starred rocky imposing russian boxer starred films action genre portrayed man science fantasy film masters universe film early 1990s appeared films universal soldier directed film defender subsequently directed command performance starring long spell performing direct video films returned hollywood role alongside action star cast reprised role starred action thriller human trafficking film marks collaboration previous showdown little tokyo reprise role early life childhood born stockholm née language teacher engineer economist swedish government lived stockholm age moved grandparents home sources state year birth confirmed sisters older brother raised lutheran church claims father physically abusive frustration wife eldest son stated father loser motivated later grew ambitious prove said love father matter happened things admire child probably like couldn deal cites troubled relationship father reason developed desire participate heavy contact sports boxing said child insecure suffered claimed teenager grew grandparents community north showed keen interest drumming aspirations rock star age seven tried took age began training weights teenager keen football fan supported lived europe developed interest international football tournaments moving los_angeles education stated dad told wanted special life america graduating high school straight spent time united_states 1970s academic scholarships studying chemistry received degree chemistry following footsteps father older brother served mandatory year swedish marine corps late 1970s enrolled stockholm graduated degree chemical engineering amidst years studying skills training hard years attaining rank 2nd dan black belt captained swedish team formidable challenger world open tournament arranged green belt won european championships heavyweight tournament australia continued training leaving tournament career new career allowed eventually graded 3rd dan july organization formal grading took place gym stockholm sweden seen tournament events exhibitions breaks graduated master degree chemical engineering time sydney earned living nightclub renowned area awarded scholarship massachusetts institute technology preparing boston spotted nightclub worked sydney hired bodyguard lovers relationship developed dramatically moved new_york_city new_york_city living new_york_city apartment modeling described bit tall muscular model size earned living manhattan nightclub housed holy communion working daytime studied drama warren theatre workshop said time new_york_city opened adolescent swedish eyes multitude different people lifestyles arts hung danced studio studied acting standing heavily muscular frame distinctive looks stood told friends movies later quit studying weeks pursue acting film career 1980s set james_bond film view kill jones suggested try film led feature film debut playing minor role suited named film seen briefly scene general confronts leaving racing ground ends minor brawl character points gun performance james_bond said larger denmark found entertainment business attractive rewarding chemical engineering decided pursue career acting despite having formal training learning imposing fighter play sent videos pictures distant contact eventually got tried role stated initially turned role tall eventually beat land breakout role opposite improve physique athletic abilities role trained intensely boxing months film shot said trained days week weights morning hour boxing afternoon split chest day shoulders legs arms boxed hour half practiced fight choreography bag work weighed pounds pounds filming film billed pounds publisher said pounds fighting machine best soviet science medicine create lines dies dies break best known rocky series cited popular culture said interview filming hit hard swelling heart stay intensive care days later fought real boxing match fighter lost decision highlighted premiere moment changed life remarking walked movie theater boyfriend walked ninety minutes later movie star shell shocked years mind experience student athlete tiny sweden suddenly having live new action star persona received lead role mighty man masters universe based popular children cartoon starred alongside weighed time heaviest filming pounds film critical failure viewed far violent family picture referred flop variety magazine rotten rating rotten tomatoes criticized wooden leading man dismissed glossy fantasy starring citing reason successfully leading actor hollywood author said limited size dead pan delivery compared arnold range released video vhs called starred red opposite plot centers character soviet trained agent sent african country soviet czechoslovakia cuban forces helping government fight anti communist rebel movement ordered assassinate movement leader eventually turns government switching sides film partly shot claimed joined production insisting staying month villa new girlfriend time reported film poorly received rotten rating rotten tomatoes new_york_times said follows real stars action adventure movie set fictional african country filmed sense massive sculpture course film subjected movie primary visual focus action remains stone faced rarely speaking issue commands surprisingly hesitant chest actually emotion lips starred character film film directed screenplay based marvel comics character film changes details original comic book origin main character wear trademark skull filmed sydney australia featured film received mainly negative reviews currently holds rotten rating rotten tomatoes gave film stating film marred sets special effects lame fight sequences worst acting disgrace screen whilst criticizing film storyline acting time magazine concluded film destructive fun 1990s starred sci thriller come peace known opposite plays tough houston cop inner sensitivity let rules police procedure prevent pursuing mission white boys gang white collar drug dealers killed partner stopping convenience store robbery said role attracted action romance comedy drama actually clever dialogue act author said universe demonstrates nature suited perfectly nazi genetically engineered roles starred action film cover opposite portrays tough american reporter marine veteran finds life jeopardy political cover middle eastern terrorist plan release toxic gas kill thousands people primary terrorist group film fictional group black october reference black september film shot israel stays famous king david hotel film major success book terrorism american cinema filmography argues film reveals insight middle eastern politics terrorism 2000s dealing esque terrorist organization conspiracy theories believe government middle_east cover later appeared martial arts action film showdown little tokyo opposite plays police sergeant named working little tokyo los_angeles partnered lee japanese american sent infiltrate operations new japanese drug gang named manufacturing lethal local brewery nightclub operation way discovers head drug gang member killed parents young boy japan case violent personal film received mainly negative reception critics criticized violence new_york_times described violent variety wrote hold action leads actor easily devote attention quality control pectoral development los_angeles_times described film class act starred biggest year sci action picture universal soldier directed van play soldiers vietnam war sent secure village north vietnamese forces end shooting dead discovers scott gone insane resorted villagers cutting ears taking innocent girl boy hostage later secret army project large group previously dead soldiers sent mission cannes film festival involved verbal altercation turned physical men pushed separated believed publicity stunt universal soldier opened theatres july moderate success domestically ticket sales major blockbuster worldwide making million overseas earned film total million worldwide million budget despite box office hit received mainstream critics dismissed movie clone typical action film film critic roger_ebert said fairly play fight entire length movie exchanging including book hated hated hated movie starred opposite directed academy_award bafta winning stunt coordinator plays driver turned hauling exotic stolen cars friend day framed police officer murder highway killing friend eddie sent prison recovering prison hospital escapes transfer takes female hostage named gas station cop run law involving exotic cars desert scenery prove innocence prove guilty involved car ring murder film filmed desert southeast california starred east german olympic gold medalist run abusive coach trained team preparation role later led selected serve non competing team leader olympic modern team atlanta games promote image sport coordinate planning details team film seen negatively critics said acted described silly cold war thriller later appeared scripted alongside special soldier leads group mercenaries treasure island film mainly shot thailand making island scenery film received critics author said men war remembered fighting foreign land recent western history innovation muscle image vietnam experience carried contemporary muscle films said fine performances star mercenary assigned convince cast disturbing film appeared starring film portrays screenwriter view future world dominated strong east asian influences plays title character man brain designed store information plays jesus obsessed hit man street preacher wears carries shepherd staff film shot location toronto montreal weeks filling film newark new_jersey beijing settings film premiered japan april features previously composed score different editing scenes japanese star critical response negative overall roger_ebert said johnny great goofy gestures recent cinema movie doesn deserve analysis film financial disappointment grossing domestic american market budget worn film located lobby ontario theatrical release film later appeared shooter known action drama plays marshall gets caught politics hired solve assassination cuban ambassador featured alongside film direct video films said peak condition leaps trains kicks handles rifle like pro terrific athlete shows signs mobility starred sniper female played plays agent joins secretive government agency called agency assassin movie takes place unfinished city skyscraper shot montreal films said stylish thriller gives square shot straight video starred playing major air_force man prevent president assassinated ability imposing nuclear holocaust threat terrorist group stolen president personal communications computer capability launching arsenal threaten global security film starred shot location montreal film praised exciting action sequences described half film excellent described character wrote trades presence movie action star actor popular action contemporaries van appeared action supernatural horror film alongside portrays middle eastern member order charged guarding gateway hell opened evil thing open key sought demonic spirit transfers nearby host body previous killed awakening new_york_city tracks arrives america protect key book history myth solomon temple said budget film million pity spend cent research citing reference years butt kicking monk leather glove sacred duty stop key kept anti christ imprisoned thousands years falling right hands dvd described film possibly worst films later appeared alongside leading demolition expert head elite team specialists trained fields humanitarian operation event son killed discovers mines planted war kill people area film joint american south african production said noise hear isn numerous screen explosions action star career hitting rock featured pilot directed marshal color white bodyguard detective young target assassin shot location toronto film originally meant pilot episode series focusing character accepted series poorly received review said narrative stupid dvd said dull lightweight action fully satisfying climax appeared bridge dragons human killing machine mercenary named alongside previously worked film showdown little tokyo starred alongside director portraying military pilot falsely accused treason plot overthrow government plotting attack bomb washington new jet called storm catcher general film review dismissed film performance finally starred picture based novel scottish writer portrays boxer san_francisco cop brutal death younger brother michael intent finding brother killer powerful inner world politics business intrigue casual sex obsession discover killer identity mounts series men found murdered similar fashion loses dvd said believable usual fun watch action film review concept film remarked long forgotten action star 2000s starred warrior captain director post apocalyptic movie set context magnitude earthquake kills millions people preston leading military patrol island help survivors pole shift affected world film partly shot israel later appeared agent red known captured alongside film set cold war soldiers trapped submarine group terrorists plan use chemical weapon united_states character work wife prevent scenario occurring film completed producer thought poor released multiple people hired film half competent film poorly received given budget dvd film guide wrote low budget mess stars navy special operations commander trying deadly virus hands terrorists effort ocean tidal wave interview tonight jay_leno director said considered undefeated fighter eventually rejected actor didn fit trying achieve starred directed plays fbi agent protects witness featured opposite portrays soon retired high school history teacher special forces soldier detention band trouble makers detention defeat drug ring intent taking school starred unusually high number films appeared opposite shannon portraying officer spent years task force fighting gang crime corruption leaves hunted colleagues brotherhood appeared fat film adaption comic strip fat appeared alternative british comic role little cameo role alongside angus reviews film poor remains worst movies appeared science fiction picture alongside tells story group genetically unique people travel time prevent discovery containing deadly bacteria shot italy film received support finally directorial debut replacing got ill pre production defender starred alongside played president united_states plays bodyguard head war terror starred directed second picture playing retired hit man caught russian remarked hardcore death dealing said delivers nonsense want friday night played italian historical biblical drama inquiry known final inquiry alongside remake italian film directed starring set story follows fictional roman general named veteran campaigns sent emperor investigate possibility recently jesus film shot location tunisia bulgaria featured score son acclaimed film score composer premiered hollywood film festival reviewer website catering historical movies said film final inquiry movies glad ran low expectations movie glad proven wrong know negative reviews movie gotten criticism deserved bit unfair directed starred based action adventure portrays character mercenary hired group american fortune hunters act guide bodyguard search buddhist artifact deep chinese wilderness come face face russian mercenaries artifact film canadian chinese production shot location later wrote directed starred missionary man alongside described modern western plays lone bible preaching stranger named comes small texas town motorcycle attend funeral good friend local native american carpenter later mixed series local gang according long desire direct western having long fan want spend time money building old western town hiring horses decided set modern times instead entering town horse manner writer wife brother happened notable actor working texas invited team shoot film shot location southern suburb dallas produced specially screened afi dallas film festival starred opposite direct video action flick direct contact plays role imprisoned special forces operative eastern_europe offered freedom money rescue american woman kidnapped ruthless followed direct video film command performance hostage action drama proficient musician real life plays rock drummer forced face terrorists concert moscow film starred canadian pop singer playing world famous pop singer film daughter screen debut played daughters russian president story inspired concert madonna russian president likened pop singer britney_spears filming took place weeks august september bulgaria moscow russia film premiered july instituted awarded student best grades school studied reunited van universal soldier regeneration plays clone film released theatrically middle_east southeast_asia directly video united_states parts world release film received better average reviews straight dvd franchise sequel film critic giving film calling moody quick draw knows quit making brand vital gave knives saying solid level action credits roll negative said review praised performance criticized described film dull concept execution later directed starred hit man thriller retitled plays businessman named working investment company past special agent known tries escape past life identity discovered hunted placing lives wife daughter jeopardy retitled opened theatrically los_angeles september exclusive week engagement 2010s return big screen guest star appearance series fourth season premiere episode anniversary russian spy references played drug assassin alongside action film opened theatres august film group elite mercenaries tasked mission overthrow latin american dictator described old school kick ass action movie people fighting knives shooting american theatrical release film inquiry final inquiry missionary man played theatrically week dallas san_diego december film production began march budget million filming commenced days later rio_de_janeiro locations brazil later louisiana film received mixed reviews critics successful commercially opening number box office united_states united_kingdom china india hosts swedish contribution song contest selected installation february hosted competition comedian performer appearance hailed critics audience particularly rendition elvis_presley little conversation played lead role king worlds supporting roles thriller called principal photography universal soldier day began louisiana filming wrapped chamber starring cuba time entered principal photography late september early october reprising role filming wrapped january released august later year starred alongside package directed principal photography wrapped march film released february direct dvd film package financial success week release film debuted grossing domestic box office starred number films later year including legendary tomb dragon starring jones comedy western man rise starred opposite action film reprised role time wrote produced starred alongside skin trade action thriller human trafficking principal photography started february thailand wrapped vancouver canada april year film received limited theatrical release followed blu ray dvd release august present january started filming followed weeks filming area film portrays black market dealer exotic species responsible releasing dangerous shark lake directed film budget million february filmed cameo brothers comedy film portraying soviet submarine captain war pigs premiered film festival film starred alongside captain french trains group enemy lines nazis august started filming ontario canada sequel comedy film starred portrays law enforcement officer undercover teacher order recover missing flash drive rest year starred number films including crime thriller good bad dead opposite prison film riot opposite star horror thriller don kill portraying demon hunter thriller film portraying jack operative turned professional thief training diet competed professional closely associated fitness role mid-1980s said looking like man 50s poster boy precise nutrition exercise application practiced years interview claims train days week gym usually hour sessions completed morning saying hour day enjoy hours begun lifting weights teenager cites man got period 1980s arriving united_states lasting influence fitness regime diet ensuring ate higher percentage protein diet eating smaller meals day professed saying tall arms long think working pounds bench january interview announced working releasing range written autobiographical fitness book entitled train like action hero fit forever published sweden august offering tips learned years work situations busy schedule lot traveling los_angeles trains gym home spain trains sport gym like practice gym shape aside weight lifting cites dead lifting best exercises muscle building heavy professed occasions fond citing knowledge chemical engineering making good drinks september published train like action hero fit forever book contains detailed account earlier life troubles cites better quality life having inspired maintain physical fitness personal life speaks swedish english smaller amounts spanish german french japanese italian fluent languages reported 1980s relationships jamaican singer american model married jewellery designer fashion stylist couple decided liked rented accommodation years eventually buying family home daughters born april born november born stockholm cited reason living away hollywood want children normal childhood possible early home reportedly broken masked tied threatened wife fled found family photo realized house owned later stated believed eastern_europe contacts bulgaria investigating avail incident daughter suffered post traumatic stress disorder wife divorced currently lives los_angeles california girlfriend filmography feature films television awards nominations special awards
Dolph Lundgren
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27813_JunkoSakurada
born japanese singer actress music trio included successful solo music career singles 1970s acting career ran received multiple awards acting roles including film award award following marriage blessing ceremony retired performing biography born singer actress hit female trio included musicians music trio popular television program producing stars star known trio year junior high school students trio according japan pop inside world japanese popular culture experience music group went develop solo music career cruising guide neo tokyo described 1970s music idol like pink lady 1970s released string hit singles singles total eighteen singles affair sold best grossing copies according oricon peaking number winning 4th edition star contest highest points jury votes released single february called dreams angel written sold copies peaking number release single won prestigious award 15th edition winter following single flower fairy tales hit single sold copies participated time 25th edition festival hit single ribbon perform total times festival year performed finland following success single song walking theme song movie production happiness released march peaked number grossing copies best selling japanese female musical artist 4th best selling summer single seventeen summers released second best selling single grossing copies peaking number oricon charts 17th edition won award popular artist voted public fall year awarded 6th edition single lips angel sold copies peaked number charts scoring string hits notably summer sold copies noticed sold copies venus sold copies awarded 20th edition single pretending happy sold copies peaked number charts penned gold medal score hit single summer disco inspired single release single album singles featured japanese music best aired include peaking peaking peaking peaking peaking santa peaking acting career began lasted roles films television dramas received multiple awards acting roles including film award award memoir published media reported movie member founded seoul south_korea according owned affiliated joined church august took blessing ceremony seoul south_korea couples representing nations husband japanese businessman member official church said journalists felt happy married husband selected moon according australian disappeared public life soon ceremony roles star television piece don according starring roles fell favor public took moon mass marriage seoul august said commercial contracts church spokesperson said living happily husband children want talk press november released book titled works music winner newcomer prize japan record awards rose oricon best reached oricon performance nominated japan record award gold medal japan record awards santa won award japan song awards sailor suit machine gun charted singles studio albums live albums greatest hits releases film happiness youth love plans storm love sea good person terms afternoon falling flowers aurora beneath aurora youth moving television young teacher opening narrator abc education love town young people uncertain morning drama wednesday drama special wife drama new_york strange tales world mystery mystery man woman strange tales world hours minutes tuesday mystery theatre okay laugh appearances awards nominations
Junko Sakurada
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27838_ClarenceChesterfieldHowerton
february november known major american circus performer starred years tall performed groups early 1920s late 1940s billed smallest man world small physique contrasted alongside larger circus acts juvenile excessively tall regarded highly successful novelty celebrity visited white_house represented recruitment efforts featured multiple films including role wizard retired early life born february salem oregon frank brothers grew tall grew height expert said mother tall led wonder small stature inherited age living washington parents brothers albert charles father employed time factory mechanic attended school likely physical size associated emotional consequences january shot having poor health previously mother subsequently remarried time living mother manhattan according census listing mother identified performers career career began young age father entered local age joined starred major attraction circus largest kind performers animals years old circus sought size claiming years old billed smallest man world exhibited known public major major moniker previously american comedian died 19th century circus performer died tall weighing pounds accompanied mother spent years worked island december received national press coverage visited president white house billed world smallest man newspaper noted time smallest smallest world known major caused excitement called white house recently notable drew attention new_york_times led strange streets manhattan led parade original coach previously general coach drawn accompanied tiny doll described major sweetheart circus performers drew attention chicago_tribune visited chicago paired large circus performer known billed big baby elephant said performed numerous human working woman weighing pounds career advertising film found success 1930s mascot recruitment biggest role acting wizard played trumpet playing herald announced arrival mayor smallest appeared shorts comedy program gang including short free eats living mother manhattan occupation described circus document states registered county local board located oregon registration prompted board state believe smallest united_states announcement registration weight height given vastly contrasting sources height weight pounds performance reputation seen human example photographed year old boy weighed pounds reportedly said weight newspaper referred reality years old time shows noting doll sisters female small persons working declared regular contrast public persona reportedly enjoyed beer known run length bar kicking way whilst dressed children clothes working befriended tall time advertised photographed promotional materials said penny poker jack major size reports size range vastly upper boundary height weight given report height weight pounds height given modern sources including believe claimed height weight pounds chicago_tribune gave height weight pounds reported weighed pounds post entertainment industry death retired entertainment industry age moved oregon living niece small town size meant didn pay welfare state collected children tall size meant forced tailor clothing additionally demands good standard november age died pneumonia hospital oregon buried nearby aside brother immediate family
Clarence Chesterfield Howerton
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27894_ReginaldTate
december august english actor veteran roles stage films television remembered best actor play television science fiction character professor serial early life born near leeds yorkshire went school york world war served later left armed forces end war studied acting professional acting appearance years resident performer city moved london major role production romeo juliet strand theatre particular success lead role play playing tour australia new_zealand revival production london film television career film debut later decade began appear newer medium television november appeared production bbc fledgling television service earliest major drama productions performance praised television critic times newspaper wrote performance brilliantly fiery successfully dominated stage easy matter played played beginning second world war joined given rank pilot officer time service came end promoted squadron leader continued act war performed small roles known films life death colonel way ahead supporting role intelligence officer major richards classic british war movie end war continued perform theatre increasingly television met austrian television director cast bbc production midnight february impressed performance later year offered lead role experiment science fiction serial directing written bbc staff second choice professor previously offered star midnight declined role later play instalment series pit success interview named favourite actors played character serial success later describing influential series 1950s took increased interest television later enrolled bbc staff training course television producer began spend spare time teaching acting classes feeling experience useful younger actors death bbc commissioned second serial eager participate play professor production begin september august produced television play night friend sixteen days late night august collapsed outside home london suffered heart attack despite rushed hospital died soon selected filmography riverside murder phantom light man mask dangerous live madonna seven man morocco uncle secret people king
Reginald Tate
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27960_AaronEckhart
born march american film stage actor born california moved united_kingdom age father relocated family years later began acting career performing school plays moving sydney australia high school senior year left high school graduating earned diploma adult education course graduated utah degree film mid-1990s lived new_york_city struggling unemployed actor undergraduate met director writer cast original plays years later debut ladies man black comedy film guidance worked director films possession gained wide recognition george critically acclaimed film received nomination best actor portrayal thank smoking mainstream breakout occurred starred blockbuster batman film dark knight key roles include pledge core early life born march california son née lawrence writer artist poet computer executive youngest brothers father german including german russian descent mother english scottish german ancestry raised member served year mission france switzerland family relocated england following father job information technology family resided moved thames later moving living england attended known international schools introduced acting starring school production moved sydney attended high school senior year developed acting skills productions like admits gave terrible performance autumn senior year left school order job working movie theater eventually earned diploma adult education course allowed time enjoy year hawaii coastal waters france skiing alps returned united_states enrolled film major later transferred utah graduated degree career early work appeared themed film role marked professional debut time met director writer cast original plays graduating moved new_york_city acquired agent took occasional jobs including bus driving construction work television roles commercials appeared extra television drama series beverly_hills followed small roles documentary bible television movies short lived programs like aliens family approached star film adaptation stage play played frustrated white collar worker planned deaf office worker gain affections suddenly dump film feature reach theaters critically received washington_post reporting movie presence chilling command sort prince critical success winning 63rd annual circle award performance won independent spirit award category film ranked dangerous movies premiere magazine following year starred feature barry sexually frustrated husband dysfunctional marriage role required gain weight starred opposite romantic comedy drama played self absorbed brother woman cured surgery starred year football coach offensive coordinator given sunday critical success gained wide exposure george pony tailed drama film met reasonable reviews box office success earning million worldwide performance received critics entertainment_weekly wrote playing bit ideal makes goodness evil company men august interview claimed worked nearly year cast movie felt like sort getting away wanted actor months wasn vacation sure didn earn money months day reading scripts producing material taking meetings working craft following release starred nurse betty appeared mystery feature pledge played young detective partnered veteran detective played movie received generally favorable reviews fare particularly box office following year collaborated film adaptation man booker prize winning novel possession starred core film tries detonate nuclear device order save world destruction film critically financially unsuccessful appeared missing played lover action thriller opposite based short story science fiction writer garnered generally negative reception film critic roger_ebert chicago_sun-times gave film stars saying enjoyed movie felt exploits dick story action plot potential develops following year away film guest starred episodes nbc comedy sitcom played boyfriend charlotte love interest film role thriller suspect zero movie fbi agent tracks killer murders serial killers release movie received broadly negative reviews despite reception performance favored critics newsday wrote handsome leading man demands complexity suspect zero box office disappointment earning million worldwide starred london stage opposite theatre drama ran performance received favorable critical reviews returning film appeared takes job mental hospital treated father feature given theatrical release eventually released straight dvd worldwide recognition project thank smoking played tobacco firm researched link smoking cigarettes lung cancer said felt challenged playing role words crazy smile face audience like point talk kid dying cancer going thing spin anti smoking people bad guys good guy guy best friend mean film screened special presentation 30th annual toronto international film festival limited release march released worldwide following month performance received nomination motion picture musical comedy contributor usa_today wrote gave standout whip smart performance citing kept likable review film reported smile charm true manipulating arguments steering debate cooking words year starred conversations women promoting film revealed wishes repeat saying want play villains appeared film noir based real crime lee detective investigating murder later dubbed black film premiered 63rd venice international film festival reception movie mixed critics enjoyed performance time magazine praised star performances writing great secondary roles internationally viewed sex symbol named people magazine beautiful people following year invited join starred reservations remake german romantic comedy martha starred opposite coming chef film met mixed reviews compared original film starred comedy meet bill played eponymous character sad executive working father law bank gained pounds donned fat suit role portrayed comic book character dark knight sequel film decision cast based portrayal corrupt characters films black thank smoking noted depiction character true crime fighter killing good people bad guy purely admitting interested good guys gone wrong dark knight big financial critical success setting new opening weekend box office record north_america revenue billion worldwide fourth highest grossing film time highest grossing film career roger_ebert opined especially good job character feature premiere magazine enjoyed performance noting makes believe ill fated ambition face following success dark knight appeared adaption novel played gulf war army sexually abuses year old arab american neighbor film screened private toronto international film festival approached role revealed want play asked sex scenes said difficult times way trust words trusted summer tried trust build relationship physical scenes going hand going think found difficult critically financially unsuccessful starred romantic drama released september speaker coming terms grief movie received ambivalent reviews contributor orlando sentinel reporting plays broken movie following year starred alongside adaption drama feature premiered toronto international film festival starred science fiction film battle los portrayed combat veteran marine platoon sergeant film set modern day los_angeles global alien invasion followed platoon marines joined air_force special operations sergeant army infantry soldiers combat operations alien enemy appeared alongside amber heard hunter novel adaptation diary directed film played wealthy landowner believes price introduces different standard living recently appeared president taken hostage action thriller personal life engaged actress emily met filming company men separated reluctant speaking relationships interviews dated country music songwriter member appeared group video single taking wheel interviews talked beliefs way life future career ambitions talking entertainment_weekly faith revealed sure people think don know anymore know honest perfectly clear haven lived lifestyle years interviews quit drinking smoking spare time enjoys photography interview parade magazine revealed discovered acting wanted songwriter filmography
Aaron Eckhart
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27993_LouiseGlover
born february english model known work glamour model appearances british including bizarre maxim loaded news world british model named model year early life born february troubled childhood grew partly father family partly mother partly foster care says led bullied shy quiet child changed homes schools times age released foster care got apartment started modelling career early age photographer noticed shopping trip mother compared young version british found enjoyed photographed planned professional model age began entering modelling contests age beauty noticed model regional finalist beauty title miss great_britain age traveled london national finalist age studying college age travelled belize project weeks belize great impact motivation best thing point life said age represented great_britain miss earth contest philippines soon modelling offers increased career modelling work british newspapers magazines began getting paid modelling work known glamour model appearing british including bizarre maxim loaded news world featured shows documentaries including appeared clothing model clothing wear ladies wear covers photo shoots interviews magazines south_america usa canada spain sweden germany russia south_africa australia continued support modelling success raising funds group traveling malaysia help build teach english residents remote village climbed highest mountain malaysia help raise funds august sentenced hours community service admitting claiming welfare benefits august november posing newspapers magazines stated know small irregular earnings difference benefits depressed leave flat performing community service assaulted twice group girls attack leaving broken nose cost month modelling work contributed depression taking classes learn defend playboy photography career says appearing playboy magazine important goal glamour model met publisher photo shoot los_angeles offered test shoot visited playboy mansion appeared cover magazine january sexiest playboy models special edition won playboy special editions model year british winner celebrate success portrayed cover inside special edition calls possibly favourite magazine cover pet month march posing celebrity cover page feature appeared american edition playboy magazine september cover beauty continued tries won miss hawaiian competed international finals las_vegas nevada modelling attempted expand career areas fall model maintained web site professional photographer launched adult online store called signed contract swedish record label aspiring singer appeared music video acting role scouting girls single lovely interested expanding glamour modeling fitness modelling talks wwe professional wrestler hold lack citizenship personal life lives london loved travel early days working charity malaysia belize spends time united_states says born america favourite sports diving travels favourite diving location red_sea passed open water certification malta advanced diving course borneo addition conviction assaulting police constable caution assault actual harm december found guilty physically attacking brighton accusing showing complete absence sign remorse having vicious attack judge sentenced week suspended prison term years community service
Louise Glover
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28024_DavidMirkin
born september american feature film television director writer producer grew philadelphia intended electrical engineer abandoned career path favor studying film graduating stand comedian moved television writing wrote company larry served showrunner series unsuccessful attempt remake british series young ones created life series starred comedian ran seasons despite lack support fox network executives disliked dark surreal humor moved create sketch edge starring partner actress left edge run executive producer showrunner simpsons fifth sixth seasons cited introducing surreal element humor shown writing credit deep space homer sees space nasa program restore interest space exploration won primetime emmy awards award work simpsons stood showrunner season produced subsequent episodes wrote remains consultant moved feature film direction directed films high school reunion early life born raised philadelphia graduated father computer engineer death older brother worked television engineer affiliate cbs owned operated station childhood interest film explored writing filming described trouble child world high school felt teaching slow allowed teachers skip class days week intended pursue career electrical engineering saw stable employment opportunity writing film making took course philadelphia offered months teaching followed month found experience chose abandon career path decided making money loved going better making good living didn took enormous chance business moved los_angeles attended film school graduated lists writing inspirations work comedy group developing dark sense humor considers film graduate inspired enter directing career early career company started stand comedian performed united_states including comedy store regular joke routine everybody blood considers joke insight way writes stand comedy profitable easily accessible route found comedy industry wasn lifestyle particularly especially traveling required got job writing television sitcom company cousin met writer mentor wrote company spin wrote script episode rejected producers company creator impressed script began pitching ideas series instead pitched series story editors years success limited script buying power eventually able pitch producers bought script hired staff writer job aiming work cheers focused character driven humor preferred writing felt turn opportunity considered company classic french structure characters stupid clever meant adapt preference character driven comedy fit forced plot difficult thing plot laughs felt experience taught lot structure greatly aided later work character focused shows hoping work cheers sent script episode writers approved offered freelance job writing final episodes season pending commissioning nbc episodes commissioned agent rejected cheers job telling client failing want work lowest rated comedy television sacked agent signed knew executive producer like cheers character focused persuaded hire wrote freelance script beat seven writers staff position series served writer supervising story editor promoted executive producer showrunner half years felt belonged finally come place life wanted come received primetime emmy award nomination comedy series nomination received category episode wrote series showrunner directed episodes wrote saw directing means protecting writing philosophy carried later work felt head writer material execution especially stuff right sure sick idea didn lose disturbing left work single camera sitcom leaving wrote freelance scripts asked create larry time worked writer consultant season later returned direct final season episode beginning end life edge wanted produce surreal single camera comedy series development deal producers persuaded buy rights produce pilot american adaptation british sitcom young ones pilot entitled featured original series wanted cast comedian pilot prevented fox wanted words tested floor surreal sarcastic picked decided develop created sitcom life conceived dark surreal version cartoon dennis menace stars year old newspaper delivery boy lives parents increasingly losing grip reality fox lukewarm idea convinced order pilot dark network executives disliked pilot seeing initial run felt didn opted change executives enjoyed finished pilot aired run network initially negative attitude prevailed according executives struggled understand objected darkness humor included frequent death character regularly threatened shut production season insistence network chris moves parents garage attempts additional jobs paper route attempts girlfriend refused compromise essential served executive producer series directed episodes wrote oversaw filming production ensure correct tone production process lengthy rise film write episodes repeat following day unlike single camera shows days film film episode days enjoyed described healthy way live logistics filming especially sets effects convinced fox film studio audience use laugh track instead achieved steady ratings season finishing shows listed nielsen ratings second season moved sunday saturday lost bulk audience canceled second season finished piece dvd release praised concluding best life achieved heights worst life television classic unlike thing better talking talking nonsense laughed hard strong cult following subsequently developed noted canceled ultimately got audience hoping super dedicated passionate day wrote pilot entitled starring brown nbc produce people network enjoyed commissioned edge sketch comedy written brown directing nbc opted production fox ran long wished produce sketch designed edge fast paced overlap end abruptly broken segments order maintain attention edge ratings success supported network considered time experienced feeling having hit created kept building growing material targets particularly producer spelling objected sketch mocking series beverly_hills fox lead actress daughter demanded public apology episodes contain parody threatening sue production company refused responded thing parodies don hurt cross promotion viewers like come week shows absolutely spelling sense humor left role executive producer edge run reported forced negative reaction spelling stated left series refusing accept substantially reduced budget producers sony failed persuade stay returned series produce final best compilation simpsons executive producer showrunner animated sitcom simpsons fifth sixth seasons following end fourth season original staff members left remained brien soon left replace david_letterman host late night executive producers hired following exit edge asked join writing team started decided instead work life fan simpsons hired started work november long production cycle season air following september program solo showrunner high staff departure end season pretty build ground noted exciting big challenge hired new writers including tenure simpsons cited period series evolved focus abstract surreal stories humor notes veterans recall crazy years time wild simpsons unauthorized history describes era moving away realistic emotional character based stories pure comedy surreal humor interview stated felt brought story oriented approach increased focus characters emotions time keeping surreal weird moved focus developed secondary characters including strongly opposed censorship network interference telling post production supervisor ignore list changes sent fox aimed blood possible episode attack interviews writers assistant describes outsider writing staff initially divided respect comedy leadership style described little bit conducted writing sessions room splitting writers groups later worked late night praised leadership including felt shows great criticised including clashed episode star burns crossover critic stated wasn join writing crew worked written fellow writers previously concluded took direction personal great time receptive era style humor popular fans season episode deep space homer characters homer recruited nasa writing credit simpsons second man came dinner written worked concept long time basing story nasa teacher scheme send ordinary civilians space order spark interest general public idea proved controversial writing staff felt having homer space large idea series creator felt idea gave writers based attitudes jokes toned episode feel realistic including impression nasa stupid homer writes writers placed greater emphasis relationship homer family homer attempts hero original script retained episode considered best empire magazine named contender greatest episode book says episode second long sequence begins homer eating potato chips space shuttle ends dramatic speech turner claimed simply finest comedic moments history television copy episode later sent view considers episode special says episode plot surreal humor era pitched plots episodes homer girlfriend homer great produced sole episode shot burns aired finale season premiere season seven writers decided write episode parts mystery contest suggested culprit felt funnier wanted culprit family member season suggested remained advisory capacity helping technical aspects editing sound mixing attending table readings scripts executive producer episodes season seven radioactive man team homer approved story pitched vegetarian lisa experiences episode based flew london record episode guest stars paul paul recording studio spent hour recording parts later said recording amazing experiences life considers episode favorites returned role showrunner produce episodes joy sect singing dancing season pitched plot joy sect attracted notion parodies calling comical interesting twisted works time consultant helping write process month production cycle allows contribute episode form whilst engaging projects wrote simpsons movie animated short nominated won primetime emmy awards award work simpsons subsequent work directed feature film high school reunion film stars friends determined high school year reunion led successful lives said film women characters haven seen female buddy movies written funny women women don odd strange self involved roles like knew previously felt perfect role expect given recent academy_award win mighty turn horrible time high school story appealed film received critical praise direction wrote brings lot energy production keeping things moving los_angeles_times says knew exactly composed like frames comic strip ordering cheerful snow cone colors girls outfits fox executives disliked life came apologized way treated stating found funny commissioned write produce direct similarly themed choice produced pilot jeff universe sarcastic parody science fiction genre executives life moved liked new new executives fox chose air plays clips talks colleges receive positive response second film feature director released rejected project times disliked script liked idea mother daughter con woman team found writing broad emotion eventually allowed rewrite script year time filmed project florida los_angeles cameo appearance film jack lawyer reactions film direction varied compared high school reunion roger_ebert said film sly ambition charming high school reunion season failed comedies comedy makes laugh wrote direction little flat clearly having tremendous fun usa today opined gets timing right allows story drag little internal logic attached direct comedy starring disregarded housewife seeks expert american football order regain husband attention project completed fan musician taylor guest starred deep space homer directed music videos songs way sea cruise write direct produce biopic businessman based memoir personal life vegetarian early 1990s relationship actress worked edge credits
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28149_MikeScully
born october american television writer producer known work executive producer showrunner animated sitcom simpsons scully grew massachusetts long interest writing school dropped college going work series jobs eventually moved los_angeles worked stand comic wrote scully went write television hired write simpsons wrote episodes including lisa ice team homer served showrunner seasons scully won primetime emmy awards work series publications praising episodes criticizing tenure period decline quality scully works wrote recently scully created complete working everybody loves parks recreation developed short lived animated television version napoleon dynamite scully married fellow writer early life scully born october springfield hospital springfield massachusetts grew section father richard salesman owned dry cleaning business mother worked scully brothers old left home scully irish ancestry child hoped musician hockey player encouragement teacher developed interest writing serving editor school newspaper graduated having voted likely live potential classmates dropped day wanted life took work clothing department department store medical center driving instructor commented think actually succeeded college gotten degree accounting given quickly writing having job skills tremendous incentive trying succeed writer realized probably wasn going career riding friends listening scully decided definitely wanted break comedy reason believe succeed regardless moved los_angeles california career early career california scully worked store got job writing jokes comedian developed joke writing skills performing amateur stand comedy nights purchased scripts variety half hour comedy shows including taxi train write numerous speculative scripts rejected started bouncing hollywood working history served writing staff world country audience warm role performed grand simpsons hired scully write simpsons replacement departing conan brien reading sample scripts began writer producer fifth season wrote episodes lisa rival dozen lisa ice aired season lisa rival episode wrote script original concept conceived brien similarly wrote script dozen based idea lisa ice inspired scully love ice hockey featured experiences childhood proud wrote season seven based traumatic moments life caught aged jokingly told variety great paid life wrote team homer lisa date density scully noted wrote lot lisa shows daughters like lisa lot like homer homer comes naturally don know good bad thing lot favorite episodes ones homer lisa conflict human think appeal scully showrunner simpsons ninth season showrunner executive producer scully said aim wreck headed writing staff oversaw aspects production time showrunner credited writing writing episodes man segment sunday sunday laughter parent rap scully popular staff members praised organization management skills writer said possibly best boss worked great manager people commented scully important kept decent hours scully served showrunner season making person run seasons returned season write executive produce episode spent vacation wrote produced scully tenure showrunner simpsons subject praise fans wrote scully episodes compared simpsons airs man helm ship turned bbc noted common consensus simpsons golden era ended season slate argued simpsons changed realistic family life typical cartoon scully years scully tenure simpsons cartoon ended homer sunset background end homer blowing neck simpsons scully negatively labelled gag heavy homer centric incarnation fans transformation homer character era sweet sincere self dubbing homer despite scully work received critical praise scully won primetime emmy awards work simpsons entertainment_weekly cited spent vacation 22nd best episode robert_canning ign gave episode positive review laughter trilogy error aired season called extremely enjoyable simpsons peaked 90s doesn mean years haven delivered share quality episodes martin said understand criticism scully thinks criticism bothered managed worked noted book blaming single runner perceive lowering quality unfair asked series longevity sustained scully joked lower quality standards forever career scully writer executive producer everybody loves season seven season winning emmy work scully created wife fox complete abc produced sitcom family suffering bad luck stated designed companion piece simpsons feel knew initial audience year olds start families saw writing simpsons like writers simpsons thought families start watch canceled episodes scully laid blame timeslot late target audience wrote simpsons sensibility layered jokes canceled january low ratings network anger scully decision write critics labelled promoting fan scully produced documentary band entitled rock roll best kept secret scully employed group unofficial house band simpsons tenure showrunner scully created pilot fox called starring dropped diagnosed cancer scully served consulting producer nbc series parks recreation wrote episodes ron scully cameo role episode speaker community meeting scully produced wrote animated version film napoleon dynamite canceled episodes scully signed seven figure multi year overall deal 20th century fox television develop projects served executive producer single season nbc sitcom alongside scully held title fox debuted personal life married writer couple daughters brother comedy writer second brother called ice hockey writer mother died scully awarded honorary doctorate fine arts walked picket line strike scully received lifetime achievement award west credits episodes listed scully credited writing writing country writer world supervising producer writer baby talk man motion picture blast past old flame goes hollywood house driver license rocks couldn roll mother con goodbye chris new kid block come fly buy car mayor grand writer writer marrying guy royal family writer charge simpsons present writer producer executive producer showrunner consulting producer lisa rival lisa ice dozen proud team homer lisa date density horror viii man sunday sunday laughter parent rap spent vacation preston episodes writer halloween episode creator producer creator executive producer writer everybody loves executive producer writer fun party dress angry sex complete creator executive producer writer pilot free lily thanksgiving saving old simpsons movie producer writer parks recreation consulting producer writer ron comeback kid napoleon dynamite developer producer writer new normal executive producer writer trap dog children golden globe awards special material executive producer
Mike Scully
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28198_EricMcCormack
born april canadian american actor musician writer born toronto began acting career performing high school plays left accept position shakespeare festival spent years performing numerous play productions late 1990s lived los_angeles minor roles feature film debut science fiction adventure film lost world appeared television series including series ally later gained worldwide recognition playing american sitcom premiered september performance earned primetime emmy award outstanding lead actor comedy series aside appearing television broadway debut production starred film sisters following series conclusion starred leading role new_york production girl starred television miniseries strain returned television tnt drama trust cancelled season cast science fiction movie addition starred seasons tnt crime drama perception provided voice lucky hub pound early life born toronto ontario canada son oil company financial analyst oldest siblings scottish ancestry states growing shy play sports attended collegiate institute high school ontario enrolled theatre performed high school productions decided pursue career acting recalls performing feelings actor solidified remember performance knew fit beginning life actor changed concept options disappeared moment question knew exactly going lucky way admits felt cool growing bit outsider discovered theatre early got transferred sir collegiate institute went school graduated enrolled toronto improve acting left months graduating accept position shakespeare festival ontario spent seasons performing wanted classical actor rest life couple years started realise wasn didn hamlet died world place hamlet fact appeared productions night dream murder cathedral sisters later performed production burn toronto blues career early work canadian television debut movie boys syracuse moved los_angeles california television debut episode cbs crime series appeared theatrical film lost world based novel starred lost world sequel return released landed recurring role detective crime drama street justice appeared television movie double double trouble playing father played role colonel episodes western television series dove series dove outlaw years commented fantastic role interview guardian admitted auditioning times ultimately went situation comedy friends appeared television film man wouldn die cast television movie borrowed hearts portrayed selfish businessman learns love hbo film exception rule played cheating husband minor roles comedy shows closet originally scheduled appear series regular nbc sitcom fired pilot network cutting character received break role cast gay lawyer nbc sitcom said came convinced right role end audition creator executive producer said perfect let know gay explained read script hit immediately mean sexual orientation aside like great host relatively funny great friends good friend gay issue wasn big thing debuted september watched million american viewers quickly developed loyal audience receiving strong reviews san_francisco_chronicle commented played best friend worked nicely praised supporting cast funny performance earned emmy award nominations resulted win outstanding lead actor comedy series addition received nominations appeared comedy film holy man film critically financially unsuccessful following year starred comedy movie free enterprise movie filmmakers obsessed actor star trek film critic los_angeles_times wrote strong impression appeared abc television movie hepburn story portraying actor broadway season briefly portrayed professor replacing revival music man simon theatre august hollywood bowl summer concert series reprised role night appearance actors recreated songs production hosted fourth episode 28th season sketch comedy saturday night live november recurring role showtime comedy drama dead like following year starred film sisters based play sisters film premiered film festival grace eighth final season ended series finale finale garnered million american viewers making watched entertainment telecast years grace following end starred new_york stage opposite broadway play girl plays writer ready settle marry decides visit performance received critical reviews new_york_times contributor review production wrote playing woman isn different playing thoughtful woman homosexual line maximum comic spin dialogue features went interpretation character certainly sustained performance delivered entertainment weekly commented incredible chemistry year produced lifetime comedy revolves employees dating agency located california elite beverly_hills company series debuted ambivalent reviews boston_globe commenting lively little cable exercise characters bad taste satire political cancelled year starred television miniseries strain remake movie based novel miniseries played television reporter battles addiction cocaine strain received mixed reviews performance criticized boston_globe wrote presence reporter especially reporters today commented central cast completed poor addicted journalist spends second half movie playing desert let best given leave september guest appearance seventh season 100th episode television series monk played host television crime january returned television tnt drama trust starring series set fictional advertising firm starred firm newly promoted creative director deals best friend unpredictable behavior interview revealed afraid decision great writing debuted january watched million viewers trust debuted positive reviews san_francisco_chronicle writing series surprisingly solid los_angeles_times wrote manage characters sharply defined low key ash wielding oscar way series cancelled season poor ratings starred science fiction film played doctor gets possessed alien marshal crash lands earth asked interpretation character commented instinct alien sounding like film critically financially unsuccessful portrayed revival 1960s musical ucla supporting role comedy released august september guest starred police procedural drama law order special victims unit second episode 11th season playing owner dating website addition recurring role season comedy series played love interest character portrayed con artist lifetime television movie premiered march prepare role read case including coverage case interview received mixed reaction performance favored critics variety concluding real factor resides performance adds element high camp proceedings june received nbc universal canada award distinction festival october received star canada october reported star new tnt television drama perception playing crime solving named works federal government solve cases knowledge imaginative view world perception premiered july serves producer provides voice lucky hub pound series premiered october february guest starred episode nbc mysteries stars star projects set production company called develop ideas television projects produced company include confirmed write direct star romantic comedy wish recorded song greatest discovery written elton_john album unexpected dreams songs stars wrote sang song called living grace soundtrack grace piano music provided personal life married met set august son born july los_angeles maintains residences los_angeles vancouver citizen holds dual canadian citizenship involved los_angeles canadian based charitable organizations including community west los tribute dinner presented award breast cancer awareness advocacy shared audience comedy helped mother endure breast cancer treatments honored lifetime serves honorary board member given spirit october sang american canadian national anthems star game minnesota supporter sex marriage attended march california upheld ban sex marriage approved voters november ballot proposition identifies democrat filmography film television awards nominations
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28207_BernadettePeters
born february american actress singer children book author course career spanned decades starred musical theatre films television performing solo concerts recordings critically acclaimed broadway performers having received nominations seven winning plus honorary award drama desk awards winning broadway cast albums starred won grammy awards regarded foremost interpreter works particularly noted roles broadway stage including musicals sunday woods annie gun gypsy performed stage child teenage actor 1960s film television 1970s praised early work appearances carol television work roles films like heaven annie 1980s returned theatre best known broadway stars decades recorded solo albums singles cast albums performs regularly solo concert act 2010s continues act stage films television nominated emmy awards winning early life career born american family queens new_york youngest children siblings casting director father peter drove bread delivery truck mother née started business putting television age half appeared television shows tune times horn children hour age january age obtained actors equity card avoid ethnic stage taken father professional stage debut month comedy directed closed town reaching new_york appeared nbc television boy called production entitled miracle christmas tree hall fame production december fellow child actor veteran actors appeared new_york stage age new york city center revival happy teen years attended defunct private school famous people attended age appeared hollywood june second national tour gypsy tour met long time conductor arranger assistant conductor tour recalled heard sing odd phrase thought god big voice little girl summer played june summer stock recorded single played summer stock pennsylvania graduation high school started working steadily appearing broadway musicals standby broadway girl slip broadway debut appeared sister opposite george winning theatre world award performance broadway production sea parody 1930s musicals brought critical acclaim appeared earlier version sea broadway performance club starring roles broadway vehicles town received nomination played receiving tony nomination barnes wrote found major broadway star short runs singled praise critics cast album popular musical theatre fans moved los_angeles early 1970s concentrate television film work film appearances appeared feature films television movies beginning including film nominated golden globe award musical annie starred alice starred opposite role wrote heaven won golden globe award best motion picture actress comedy musical heaven played turned prostitute performance heaven wrote poignant expect surprising inner strength wrote new_yorker mysteriously right noted dance numbers funny amazing beautiful perfection review dvd reissue noted brought attitude sexy musical numbers appeared generations family film runs family played wife character appeared movie come wine kisses filmed italy playing rich american involved italian family owns dvd released italy starred film titled coming roses playing musical comedy actress daughters movie directed released theatre roles 1980s present returned new_york stage year absence non musical stage appearances production comedy drama nominated drama desk award returned broadway musical sunday park george received nomination new_york_times theatre critic called performance recorded role pbs winning role winning tony best leading actress musical performance role emma wrote negative review peer musical theater right created role witch woods considered premier interpreter work according writer wrote achieved definitive stardom sunday said like sings acts time says performers act sing act sing flawless far concerned think negative continued association appearing benefit concert whistle playing role additionally appeared concerts featuring work performed kennedy center honors ceremony starred musical adaptation goodbye girl music won second tony performance revival opposite glowing notices role critic washington_post commented thoughts bars number comes partly annie gal plays slightly goofy cares american musical theater chance role reason went arguably talented musical theatre today manages extract laugh line delivers took role mama rose broadway revival gypsy earning tony nomination new_york_times review wrote working type expectation direction created complex compelling portrait long career ways radically blueprint participated reading musical bounce participated charity reading play love letters absence broadway stage years gypsy closed starred broadway revival little night music july january replaced role new_york_times reviewer wrote performance theater lovers greater current pleasure witness perform signature number send emotional transparency musical turns celebrated song occasion transporting sure experienced force prominent sense present moment history musical theater appeared role kennedy center production musical june performance critic wrote traditional casting housewife phoenix captures character sadness longing star turn sure brings attention surprisingly rendition losing mind simply shattering reprised role broadway limited engagement theatre august january received nomination drama desk award outstanding actress musical role starred staged concert revue titled bed chair new york love affair november collaboration jazz directed arrangements songs featured sang broadway baby ladies lunch isn remember little sure review vulture site commented hat funny actress remains voice new_york_times review wrote singer actress help ardent sincere reminds considerable original comic gifts theatre awards nominated tony award seven times won twice nominated drama desk award times won times song dance sea tony awards presented honorary making substantial contribution volunteered time effort behalf humanitarian social service charitable organizations regardless organizations relate theatre specifically work making announcement award tony official site noted rich spirit devotion charitable causes dedication performing efforts held highest regard broadway quote compassion represent best television appearances nominated emmy awards guest starring roles sang song person robin frog guests hosted tonight singing person robin appeared episodes nominated daytime emmy award outstanding performer children special work television movie girl won award role dot television version sunday appeared variety shows stars performed presented academy_awards broadcasts presenter annual ceremony hosted ceremony june hosted saturday night live november guest appearances carol appearing television version film annie performed kennedy center honors ceremony appeared tonight starring johnny day time talk live kelly host guest voiced stray cat segments animated series 1990s sang original songs written parodies broadway musical numbers appeared inside actor studio november discussing career craft starred number television movies including best year receiving nomination golden satellite award role prince charming starred television series fair played young liberal photographer romantically involved older conservative columnist praised charismatic performance ran season nominated award march pilot abc situation comedy series titled adopted starring picked appeared lifetime television movie broadcast october played role barbara art teacher breast cancer initially reluctant participate study cancer drug wrote able choose expansive emotional palette color character performance moving humorous ultimately spirit raising television work includes guest appearances television series appeared sharp sister penultimate episode nbc series happened baby defense attorney nbc series november judge abc series accident victim grey anatomy september role grey anatomy guide wrote especially fine confronts life spinning control early contender guest actor emmy nomination january february appeared abc series ugly betty episodes magazine running young editors training initiative program betty appearance adelaide festival june filmed broadcast australia later month appeared nbc series smash march episode workshop ivy mother retired broadway star feels competitive daughter career visits workshop sings gypsy urging workshop cast appeared season finale celebrate ivy presumed role parents episode april sings original song hang moon episodes opening night april phenomenon played orchestra board jungle web video series based memoir picked second season guest star television series guide divorce playing mother character played episode appeared titled rule leave children recordings recorded solo albums singles albums nominated grammy award single memphis soul hit reached pop singles charts recorded broadway broadway musicals appeared cast albums won grammy awards debut album entitled contained songs including boy let girl pearl singer lady wounded thought break know original cover painting pictured left works created age according new_york_daily_news persuaded girls portrait went california retreat asked looked said girl kept original painting original title planned album decades rolling_stone wrote debut album solo album playing featured songs example broadway baby released cover art included songs playing nominated grammy award best selling album baby tonight includes popular songs john_lennon paul_mccartney broadway classics live recording hall concert etc live hall nominated grammy award studio album loves consisted entirely songs including sings concerts enchanted evening like dame album reached position billboard internet albums chart album row nominated grammy award formed basis solo concert debut june solo album titled etc live hall rest released consists songs concert included earlier recording additionally recorded songs albums dublin lady edge album recorded songs television play evening tribute album born breed tribute sings trust heart new_york_times review broadway cast recording song dance titled wrote recording personal triumph singer actress rapidly establishing lady broadway musical performing material music borders lyrics story suggest soap opera miss projects emotional conviction turns erotic emma touching romantic love defenses loss innocence miss sweetness vulnerability quality like child star deep seated trait proved essential ingredient miss personality delivery deepened honesty compassion pour singing wrote recording sessions gypsy voice moving powerful instrument volume impressive wealth emotion able convey voice mix sweet rounded filled tones response spans emotional scale rose turn wrote rendition song highlight career filled highlights taken song delivered incredibly brought new level performance recording wrote fine sort expect actress like performance compelling simply magic recording studio changed concert performances performing solo concert united_states canada years solo concert debut hall new_york_city second half work performed similar concert london taped released video aired stations continues perform solo concert venues miami symphony dallas symphony review concert new_york_times described cream embodiment princess inside giant soap bubble floating heaven belief power dreams songs reality possible solo concert debut new_york_city reviewing concert noted stage fisher hall like venus innocence eternal child evokes childhood adelaide festival adelaide australia wrote showed voice half age concert performances benefit arts organizations help mark special occasions performance overnight cruise odyssey benefit miami performers help celebrate center grand opening headlined civic arts plaza california november helped celebrate opening concerts years earlier performed concert voice century fundraiser new celebration 100th birthday sang entered mind hosted featured sting pbs plans broadcast live series december touring intermittently act evening concert series concert april gave concert performances australia reviewer sydney morning herald wrote matter personality voice natural warmth instinct emotional content song case easy hear years probably musical theatre finest performer new life send emotionally swollen contracted essence like near tube concert plans include engagements royal festival hall children books sings songs accompanying children picture book helps fly proceeds benefit star sunday sings support animal adoption charity founded written children books illustrated dog named dog pleasure adopting pet titled broadway book published wrote words music titled song included book book reached best sellers picture books list week june second children book story pit bull named dog character pig learns accept titled star book includes original song written performed released april according turning pages spirited narration provided accompanying makes rewarding reading experience story disc end affecting self esteem anthem like familiar tale author lovely vocals introduced book reading signing sang song los_angeles california april book released titled rescue dog charlie joining household charlie got older dog activities contributes charitable celebratory civic efforts founded annual animal adopt held new_york_city july moore act hosts event held concert special concert broadway broadway cares new_york_city november benefit concert raised estimated charities support appeared daytime talk live kelly serves organization events annual broadway market grand auction gypsy year competition member non profit educational program offering innovative program children multiple disabilities based new_york_city late husband director treasurer standing tall benefit concert whistle hall concert benefits helped broadway community celebrate end strike broadway concert theatre participants fund opening ceremony dedication renovated ticket booth times square year presented new_york_city mayor awards march helped celebrate birthday senator singing like dame private concert ceremony held kennedy center hosted senators representatives president lady attendance november helped celebrate opening david february honor annual benefit singing march helped celebrate birthday benefit gala 75th birthday patron performed awards ceremony singing song losing mind review arts desk read tradition bringing broadway baby presumably explained late appearance reached high note end losing mind attempted particular song personal life began romantic relationship lasted approximately years popularity led appearing cover spread december issue posed designed married investment adviser july new_york home long time friend died age september helicopter crash montenegro business trip mixed breed dog named charlie mixed breed dog model character children book died american pit bull inspiration second book died adopted shelters honorary awards received honorary awards including star named year honors include sarah award outstanding performance chicago theatrical production new_york_city youngest person honored hollywood bowl hall fame artistic recipient award presented organization supports beginning presented lifetime achievement award stating brought new sound theatre continues surprising ways magic manages bring best richest work composers writers gave contribution musical theatre centennial musical tribute presented years including original current casts sea league said absolute best american musical theater received theatre presented theatre world awards work stage selected filmography television concerts major concerts venues summer city concert tour los_angeles california september solo concert new_york_city december solo concert guest singers dancers recorded sydney australia january solo concert london september solo concert guest singers dancers recorded video new_york_city june solo concert guest singers fisher hall new_york_city solo concert adelaide australia june solo concert headlined concert televised june dvd concert released australia june benefit concert special concert broadway broadway cares new_york_city november notable concerts celebration june broadcast singing day goes sunday hey producer musical world june singing unexpected song alive got gimmick hollywood bowl concert july performing alive birthday concert fisher hall celebration birthday march sang day goes discography solo recordings billboard retitled expanded reissue look eyes billboard hot single playing baby tonight grammy award nominee etc live hall grammy award nominee loves grammy award nominee etc live hall rest angel records song blue apple books single song single cast recordings sony sea columbia sunday park george records grammy award winner best cast album song dance songs victor grammy award winner best musical cast album goodbye girl columbia records whistle live hall columbia records annie gun new broadway cast recording angel records grammy award winner best musical album gypsy angel records grammy award winner best musical album angel records legends broadway compilation sony broadway original versions songs sea annie gun whistle sunday song dance woods gypsy recordings dress casual selections evening celebration hall concert cast victor broadway hey producer musical world flirting edge born breed tribute records trust heart stories awards nominations theatre music film television
Bernadette Peters
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28216_AkiToyosaki
born october japanese actress voice actress singer japan major voice acting roles voicing named best new actress 4th awards role received best lead actress best personality awards 5th awards career musician began performance opening ending themes anime series april month voice actresses debuted musical group sphere single future stream later ending theme given best song award released solo single love life october released albums singles placed oricon weekly charts awarded best musical performance 4th awards performance mini album actresses acting career major role voice actor providing voice main character anime series featured respectively reprised roles voice charlotte new movie adaptations dark fantasy manga went voice series held leading role providing voice protagonist later took roles protagonist reprised role second time voiced title character seasons high school anime voiced main character familiar tokyo voiced gender main character broadcast exclusive series addition voice acting appeared camera acting job variety saturday appeared twice television musical group sphere april july run july narrated awards named best new actress role awards won best lead actress work work net sphere radio annual awards placed overall character placed overall best characters place tenth overall eighth overall musical career musical performance fellow voice actress weather image song april performed opening ending themes anime series girls don lazy respectively voice actresses themes released singles april girls single sold copies debut week ranking fourth oricon latest weekly singles chart don lazy single sold copies debut week placing second chart opening ending singles remained chart week april falling sixth fifth selling additional copies june don lazy awarded best song award performed opening theme love limited series titled future stream shortly formed musical group sphere affiliated artist management publishing group japan theme released group single april performed insert song song occurs episodes anime time released single june released image song single named character single ranked oricon weekly singles chart week june selling copies shortly performed heart connected opening theme released august june provided narration television advertisement performance blue feather single musical group image album released july includes song featuring july anime series debuted sphere performed opening theme super noisy nova released single july performed lit school tea time mini album released july mini album sold copies debut number spot oricon latest weekly album chart album credited fictional anime characters october released solo single love life sphere released single raises wind brave heart november group released album december group performed opening theme began airing april theme released single april sphere performed day summer live super arena august awards collaborators awarded best musical performance performance released second solo single titled looking july sky anime series began airing loading sky sphere opening theme theme later released single july october anime premiered sphere moon signal opening theme voice featured pure heart series ending themes moon signal released single october released endings november fourth selling voice actress filmography anime red garden female student variety net ghost love love limited sacred wolf certain scientific cry sky book girl heaven lost property chaos girls san motto love index princess resurrection flower saw day child fate prototype sunshine movie exile silver wing fan fan movie black white world god knows world lime bell blade rebellion connect love darkness bride certain scientific black bullet flag breaks monster battle data method girl friend beta lady angela magical change teacher female student knights war ninth planet senior love darkness 2nd emi san video games live killer dead persona caroline breaker black white black white record war zero love exciting beach school version love idol revolution love trouble darkness love trouble darkness true princess zero escape dimensions overseas dubbing twilight saga breaking dawn television appearances saturday discography solo singles solo albums
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28258_IanMcKellen
sir born english actor recipient awards golden globe award award saturn awards drama desk awards critics choice awards received academy_award nominations bafta nominations nominations work spans genres ranging modern theatre popular fantasy science fiction bbc states performances guaranteed place canon english stage film actors known film roles include lord rings films appointed commander order british empire elizabeth_ii services performing arts companion honour services drama equality queen new year honours openly gay continues champion lgbt social movements worldwide freeman october early life born lancashire son née civil engineer second child sister jean years senior shortly outbreak second world war september family moved lived war early childhood relocated father promoted experience living war young child lasting impact later claimed peace resumed realise war wasn normal interviewer remarked calm aftermath september attacks said forget slept steel plate years old father civil engineer lay preacher protestant irish scottish descent great great grandfather strict evangelical protestant minister home environment strongly christian non orthodox upbringing low christians felt led christian life christian manner everybody met mother died father died coming closet member said member society declared indifference people sexuality years think glad sake wasn lying anymore attended school boys division supporter attending regularly talk pupils acting career started patron early fascination theatre encouraged parents took family outing manchester main christmas present wood fold away victorian theatre cardboard scenery wires push cut outs sister took shakespeare play twelfth night shortly followed production night dream music role played continued act direct produce amateur theatre death years old won scholarship college cambridge read english literature career theatre member appearing shallow alongside march opposite doctor professional appearance belgrade theatre man seasons audio recording gone commercial sale shakespeare series years regional theatres west end appearance scent flowers regarded notable success member old led roles festival breakthrough performances directed directed edinburgh festival causing storm protest enactment homosexual edward death 1970s 1980s known figure british theatre performing frequently played leading roles including title role played gripping ordinary production award winning productions directed productions adapted television films directed returned productions directed appeared popular revival london directed playing opposite patron president great_britain association amateur theatre organisations late august took opening ceremony portraying popular success taken film roles career beginning role touch love leading role lawrence priest love 1990s widely recognised medium roles blockbuster hollywood films supporting role south african critically acclaimed degrees separation starred smith year appeared minor roles television miniseries tales city based novel friend film action hero played death later appeared television film band played discovery aids virus won award supporting actor movie miniseries nominated emmy award outstanding supporting actor miniseries movie played title role transported setting alternative 1930s england ruled film critical success produced wrote film adapting play screen based stage production shakespeare play directed appeared executive producer returned fee complete filming final battle review film washington_post film critic called performance flamboyant incarnation said mastery dominates performance title role garnered bafta nominations won european film award best actor screenplay nominated appeared acclaimed film directed based story portrayed fugitive nazi officer living false befriended curious teenager threatens expose tells story detail subsequently nominated role film gods monsters played director boat cast direction play comic book film sequels men united men stand filming men cast wizard film adaptation lord rings consisting fellowship ring towers return king received honors motion picture work fellowship ring nominated role provided voice video game adaptations films january officially confirmed reprise role film adaptation march hosted saturday night live guest appearance american cartoon simpsons special british themed episode entitled regina prime minister author april played role television long running soap opera coronation street fulfilling lifelong ambition narrated film eighteen grandfather leaves world war memoirs audio cassette teenage grandson appeared limited release films shot weeks following shoot asylum appeared sir code interview today code cast director posed question group felt film borne prominent work fiction religious groups wanted responded thought bible saying fiction mean walking water takes act faith faith movie true factual good story continued think audiences clever bright separate fact fiction discuss thing seen appeared series comedy series extras played directing character play gay lovers received primetime emmy award outstanding guest actor comedy series nomination performance portrayed number prisoner remake cult series prisoner starred itv sitcom vicious alongside series revolves elderly gay couple years august renewed episode second series began airing june november appeared doctor 50th anniversary comedy homage doctors reboot reprised role men days future past released shared role played younger version character men class october appeared norman sir bbc production alongside voice beast loyal butler cursed clock live action adaptation beauty beast personal life partner history teacher began relationship relationship lasted years ending lived london continued pursue career actor decade lived story victorian conversion narrow street met second partner edinburgh festival relationship lasted according year love affair conflicts success acting versus somewhat successful career later directed theatre royal pair entered business partnership purchasing lease public house narrow street late 1980s lost appetite meat fish diet received artist citizen world award france tattoo number written artificial script shoulder reference involvement lord rings fact character original companions fellowship ring actors fellowship wood tattoo character original companions arranged stunt double tattoo instead diagnosed cancer stated blog cause alarm examined regularly cancer contained needed treatment ordained minister early order marriage men star fiancée sunny awarded honorary cambridge_university june freeman city london thursday october ceremony took place london nominated london lord mayor said chosen exceptional actor equality fellow catherine college oxford activism lgbt rights campaigning sexual orientation known fellow actors early stage career came general public programme context prompted decision concerns possible negative effect career controversial section local government bill known simply section consideration section proposed prohibiting local authorities promoting homosexuality kind pretended family relationship active fighting proposed law programme debated section conservative journalist declared gay stated influenced decision advice support friends noted gay author interview discusses 29th anniversary riots commented regrets having come earlier didn engage said period participating campaign focus people comfort board right people gay straight section enacted remained statute books scotland england wales section applied northern_ireland appearance got news claimed visited environment secretary responsible local government lobby section howard refused change position ask leave children agreed wrote fuck gay described howard junior ministers conservatives architects section ugly sisters political continued active lgbt rights efforts statement website activism actor commented reluctant lobby issues care nuclear weapons religion capital punishment anti aids fund want forever impact addressing urgent concern legal social equality gay people worldwide founder lgbt rights lobby group united_kingdom named riots patron lgbt history month appears video parents talking closing ceremony gay games briefly took stage address crowd saying sir nickname given circulating gay community conferred attended academy_awards boyfriend new spoke pre launch lgbt history month lending support organisation founder patron organisation provides support young homeless troubled lgbt people patron stating send love members sponsors supporters proud impressed confidence determination gay people age occasion steps coming leaving closet forever taken activism internationally caused major stir singapore invited interview morning shocked interviewer asking recommend gay bar programme immediately ended december named annual list extended support liverpool festival group gay lesbian teenagers helped produce anti campaign pack schools youth centres city called moscow mayor refusing allow gay city named world pride power list charity work april actors appeared series advertisements support age charity recently formed merger help aged actors gave time free charge cricket fan childhood umpired march charity cricket match new_zealand support earthquake victims february earthquake honorary board member new_york washington based organization believe believe creates performs interactive plays children hospitals care facilities honoured organisation hosted annual believe broadway gala november garnered publicity organisation stripping lord rings underwear stage new_zealand filming announced special new_zealand tour shakespeare proceeds shows going help save suffered extensive damage earthquake said opted help save building theatre played new_zealand waiting locals love place worth supporting selected credits stage old london wells promise west end broadway title role hamlet title role pity title role london king john romeo juliet romeo london winter tale title role young london london good boy deserves favour london sisters bent max criterion london acting shakespeare copenhagen broadway title role broadway cherry orchard real inspector title role world tour tour title role captain hook enemy people national theatre theatre los_angeles present laughter leeds england theatre new_york london england old cut king william_shakespeare new_zealand new_york minneapolis west end new_york minneapolis west end waiting london comedy theatre melbourne australia cape_town south_africa syndicate festival man land waiting double bill broadway letters live hall london filmography awards nominations music appeared reciting shakespeare group improvised minutes ran mtv vampire music video heart pet shop boys man falling reach music video falling reach sisters track invisible light album night work reciting passage invisible light title appeared alongside music video listen man whilst singing song joins lip voice narrator series wolf brother soul version homer odyssey work friend admirer work contributed entire chapter tribute recording voice heard performances royal festival hall reminding patrons ensure mobile phones watch switched minimum took opening ceremony
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28456_EmilyRatajkowski
emily emily born june american model actress born american parents london raised primarily california rose prominence appearing music video blurred lines number song year countries attracted controversy purported content modeling career progressed retail work art house high fashion appeared cover march issue erotic magazine treats led asked appear music videos blurred lines love somebody appeared issues professional runway modeling debut walked paris fashion week runway appeared commercial super bowl began acting child san_diego area gained recurring role later roles major films feature film debut mistress character film roles included films entourage friends leading role miniseries dying advocate women health issues spokesperson supports right women express sexuality claim feminist supported disputed known sex appeal fashion sense early life born westminster london child american professor english teaching met painter art teacher teaching time daughter birth aged respectively unmarried describes mother feminist intellectual family lived settled united_states san_diego california raised primarily nearby small house near ocean taught polish irish polish jewish descent father raised catholic mother raised jewish describes heritage polish israeli lived traveled parts europe youth including long periods irish town spanish island spent young adult summers ireland time model left london age obsessed theater began acting child staging shows family formal role adaptation little match girl california later played interactive production throne grew television tried soccer acting ballet modeling visited nude beaches europe family youth exposure nude female figure photography art formative years including work father photography prepared nude work comfortable naked body states culture men especially watching pornography offended classic nude portrait photograph felt way influenced wave feminism works beauty myth physically mature young teenager endured pressure limit expressing sexuality presented career encouragement acting coach met signed talent agent contacted ford models day signed ford age went teen print catalog modeling began auditioning disney roles pursued acting cast girl cheerleader limited role attended high school san_diego modeling acting los_angeles movie roles appeared girlfriend episodes season nickelodeon manager discouraged pursuing acting engagements selective attended ucla year decided model time found fine art education arbitrary conflict artistic concepts enjoy fellow students campaigns editorials photographer began shooting fashion editorials posed early issues artistic magazine treats including cover issue march credits cover bringing high profile music video roles later filmed commercials including multiple versions commercial nude clothed art magazine modeling work frederick hollywood holiday video valentine video appeared company popular videos company youtube channel worked photographer tony kelly march cover music video performances appeared video blurred lines previously cast music videos fast car released november love somebody released months blurred lines love somebody shot january blurred lines produced video love somebody released directed shows bare green screen technology paint hands touch reveal seen treats cover new_york_times described composed black white photograph sitting completely nude knees chest convinced director cast blurred lines music video felt looked smart beautiful photo initially declined role fearing classified music video model persuaded video released march march posted explicit version blurred lines controversial video called perceived degradation women felt lyrics promoted rape disagreed asserting lyrics supported female power sexual freedom defended performance saying funny subtly think video claimed producers use humor took paper sounded interesting said song gave opportunity things felt feminism today women general pop culture feel enjoyed performing sexual manner attention given nudity video said shows america advanced far believes society sexuality bad sexes blurred lines associated video performance prominent controversies song number song music charts countries including canada ireland netherlands new_zealand united_kingdom second year end billboard hot chart song consecutive weeks number longest running number song decade funk spent fourteen consecutive weeks number song remained news copyright infringement lawsuit appeal breakthrough video garnered notoriety especially sex symbol october magazine named online fan vote finalist december rolling_stone_magazine listed hottest sex symbols february sports_illustrated magazine named 50th anniversary issue april ranked fourth sexiest woman world maxim magazine included number hot list ranked desirable woman july cover fashion book included erotic scenes male models photographed june appeared july cover story photographed controversy ensued retailer customers received issue free customers objected images forcing ceo apologize sudden prominence supporting roles major films played mistress character adaptation novel encouraged consider seeing video san_diego described performance nuanced wrote small role manipulative student critical reflecting performance wolf described portrayal sympathetic days september premiere cover model november issue cosmopolitan october appeared duty advanced warfare live action trailer appeared february cover tweeted picture consent responded liked pictures stuck cover starred film entourage fictionalized version playing love interest character performance received critical commentary ranging compelling realism philadelphia_inquirer morris described role performance scathing cast miniseries dying agent day appearing late series performance favorably reviewed critics commented solid supporting cast leading role opposite friends musical drama released august film promotional tour europe north_america starting august london premiere tour marked ascension style icon earned multiple best dressed sources played stanford_university love interest character girlfriend personal assistant character performance received mixed reviews described role thin boston_globe said performance dull stated posing acting new_york_post described performance quietly daily_news described performance stunning sweet daily_telegraph morris noted rhythmic dancing skills sex appeal previously seen blurred lines time release friends appeared covers harper harper role music awards presenter cover story photographed produced short film featuring magazine website soon september runway debut spring summer new york fashion week finale appearance contributed number listing vogue breakout beauty stars fall winter walked paris fashion week runway march expressed desire break barriers shorter models commenting don cup successful model super bowl super bowl february featured wedding catch reminiscent famous catch received average ratings according usa_today filmed stunt double making catch los_angeles based jewelry designer featured spring campaign wearing body chains rings appeared russian language music video translated russian entertainer photographer muse june variety upcoming roles play female lead opposite film cruise written directed hired cast film darkness alongside involved series easy june stated filming project runway models appear august alternate covers personal life february broke boyfriend creative director buyer september victim female celebrity internet posting wave stolen nude photographs december weekly confirmed begun dating musician raised funds public service announcements committed short film promoting reproductive sexual health describes main charity role women health involvement drawn right life advocates says enjoys freedom sexual expression feminist outspoken celebrity support empowerment women women sexuality slate questioned feminist exploiting feminism new_york_times expressed frustration society feels women manage political feminist sex symbol called society reaction naked female form weird woman enjoys expressions body ranging ballet pornography feels nude professional work support equality women stated feminist said message sexual empowerment sex feel like service beneficial involved parties wolf said modern feminist harper interview defended form feminism eve february new hampshire democratic primary spoke rally new_hampshire endorse campaign main points speech social media activity surrounding counter statement young female supporters involved campaign supporting fellow female hillary_clinton meet potential male romantic partners media image frequently named lists polls rank beauty fashion media ranked maxim hot list ranked desirable women ranked sexiest praised fashion sense best dressed list harper placed atop best dressed list february new york fashion week acting career slow start minor acting role played entourage respective reviews friends said playing attractive object affection failed demonstrate acting prowess described pressure endured youth sexuality thoughts female sexual empowerment newsletter february magazine magazine harper republished letter critics including glamour magazine huffington_post daily_mirror praised according cosmopolitan magazine finds self empowerment defining owning expression sexuality body salon described essay identification societal showcasing female sexuality create leads criticism body concurred female sexuality isn benefit independent admitted minority finding letter dull defended criticism posted controversial naked march saying women right express sexuality share bodies choose jointly advocated social media female sexual empowerment body nearly million social media followers responded positively prominent global media outlets took notice following letter social media statement controversy feminism heightened stated form feminism true feminism labeling pseudo feminist morgan wrote feminism intended dead chicago_tribune daily_telegraph great granddaughter said killed bolstered feminism questioned impact feminism independent gill questioned feminism saying professional activities continued advocate industries treat pieces meat heather independent wrote support article subtitled important feminist voice debate female censorship sexuality new_york called best feminist filmography film television music videos magazine cover history
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17_Geopyxiscarbonaria
species fungus genus family described science given current species commonly known loving cup dwarf cup cup cup small shaped fungus reddish brown whitish fringe measure short tapered stalk commonly found soil brush recently burned great numbers fungus distributed temperate regions found europe turkey north_america primarily species feeding organic matter remaining fire forms associations roots norway spruce taxonomy fungus described scientifically illustrated spores work figures fungi parts world transferred fungus genus giving species current published synonym proposed variety var referring forms producing stalk taxon considered independent taxonomic significance moses described species collections japan taxon taxonomic opinion decade later specific epithet derives latin word common names given fungus include loving cup dwarf cup cup british society approved cup description cup shaped wide fringed whitish margins inner spore bearing surface cup hymenium brick red smooth exterior surface dull yellow smooth like spots stipe small long wide whitish color expands abruptly cup brownish flesh fungus thin distinctive taste unpleasant smell crushed water edibility fungus known unlikely harvested eating microscopic characteristics mass spores whitish spores elliptical smooth hyaline devoid oil dimensions thin walled grow rapidly absence external slightly club shaped irregular orange brown tips wide layer cells hymenium densely packed small irregular cells similar species closely related vulcan cup pale orange yellowish deeply cup shaped maturity crushed flesh odor distinguished lack orange brown characteristic larger spores measuring unlike grows burned wood including needle grows habitats similar distinguished spores contain oil genera similar species confused field include habitat distribution widespread burned soil spring growing season common pioneer species found burned ground litter forest floor increases underlying soil availability minerals produced weeks forest fire areas coniferous trees produced year burn fungus prefers fruiting thin near standing burned tree found post fire stands usually abundant cup fruits earlier serve indicator imminent fruiting cup fungi found fruiting area include genera fungus found europe originally described widespread north_america north american distribution extends north alaska reported time turkey ecology primarily fungus involved post fire breakdown coniferous roots shown capable forming norway spruce demonstrated earlier laboratory experiments fungus interaction pine hyphae able tree penetrate traits suggest fungus moderate limited ability cause reductions seed additionally fungus produces break complex organic features characteristic fungi formation rudimentary net characteristic mycorrhizal fungi indicated capable forming relationships right conditions colleagues suggest ground association spruce roots protects physical damage event fire extensive production fire reflect successful fungal escape dying host fungus longer maintain association large fungus associated damage host tree occurs burning field study conducted norway demonstrated fruit bodies likely found areas heavily burned compared locations light moderate burning trees remained viable areas fruiting spruce forests square meter pine forests sporadic grew millions year following fires
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71_Mutinuselegans
commonly known elegant dog devil species fungus family saprobic species typically found growing ground singly small groups woody debris leaf litter summer autumn japan europe eastern north_america fruit body begins development egg form resembling somewhat partially submerged ground fungus matures slender orange pink colored stalk emerges evenly pointed tip stalk covered foul green spore mass upper length flies insects feed contains spores assisting dispersal odor mature specimens generally considered edible reports immature eggs consumed laboratory shown growth humans taxonomy described british missionary chronicled natural history virginia early report thought account fungus north_america characterized scientifically french scientist called genus refers deity roman roman species commonly known variously elegant dog devil specific epithet derived latin word meaning graceful elegant description young fruiting bodies initially white spherical egg shaped partially submerged ground dimensions fruit body matures egg spore bearing stalk emerges fully grown long thick stalk hollow strongly overall shape cylindrical gradually narrow apex small opening tip upper half stalk bright red reddish orange color gradually loses intensity transforming pinkish white stalk straight slightly curved gelatinous greenish brown covers upper stalk newly emerged specimens remains egg forms base stalk odor foul author describes sweet metallic spores greenish brown color fruit bodies attached substrate whitish resemble plant roots american mycologist smith noted eggs slow open taking weeks stalk expands spores elliptical smooth embedded study revealed spores species family including diameter scanning electron circular end spore likely results separation attachment spore edibility immature egg forms edible recommended field guides notes eggs fungi taste like added odor mature specimens probably considered poisonous similar species dog smaller distinct oval shaped tip slender stem lacks bright coloring stalk covered portion stalk spore mass pitted compared common similar size shape distinct color upper lower parts stalk instead entire stem shows red stalk tapered clearly differentiated swollen head habitat distribution saprobic nutrients breaking dead dying organic matter commonly found gardens farm areas enriched near decayed stumps logs wood chips japanese publication mentioned occurrence november december ground paths open spaces near bamboo japanese tree common species collected eastern north_america area extending quebec florida west great lakes iowa texas europe reported netherlands asia collected japan activity study mushrooms showed species activity tested human
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Fungi
207_Mycenagalericulata
mushroom species commonly known common gill fairy helmet type species genus described scientifically considered variable color size shape makes somewhat difficult reliably identify field mushrooms caps distinct radial grooves particularly margin cap color varies grayish brown dark brown shape ranges bell like conical flattened stem hollow white tough thin ring roots deeply wood grows gills white grayish pinkish mature connected distinct cross veins caps reach diameter odor taste spore print white gills pink maturity lead possible confusion species genus mushrooms grow clusters decayed stumps deciduous coniferous trees spring autumn species generally considered common widespread entire temperate zone reported africa taxonomy classification naming fungus described scientifically italian mycologist sanctioned year transferred species genus synonyms species include named described august type species genus classified section scheme older classification placed subgenus section series brown gray bluish gray brownish gray species ascending gills generally large moderate stature specific epithet derived latin means small hat gray called high commonly known common gill fairy helmet description cap roughly conical young eventually broadly bell shaped broad reach cap margin initially somewhat curved inward soon splits age surface radial grooves extend nearly center feels sticky color somewhat buff brown margin fades gradually pale dirty tan dirty brown flesh thick center cap evenly margin gray like texture odor taste mildly strongly similar smell ground flour like gills narrowly attached broadly attached gill ranges close somewhat spaced gills reaching stem additionally tiers short gills extend completely cap margin stem gills strongly possessing cross veins moderately broad white grayish white soon pale pink edges stem long thick equal width texture hollow smooth twisted longitudinal long subterranean stem base stem color pale grayish white upper portion pale grayish black base somewhat dirty brown age develop reddish produces white spore print spores ellipsoid means turn blue black black stained melzer reagent basidia spore bearing cells stout measure spored spored numerous club shaped rounded cheilocystidia cystidia gill edge measure entire enlarged portion bear projections increasingly elongated branched age pleurocystidia cystidia gill face gill tissue thin cuticle narrow remainder tissue comprises densely deep brown clamp connections present hyphae spored forms edibility opinions edibility mushroom vary source considers delicate flavor texture suggests good gently juice seasoned salt pepper butter list species notes mildly smell taste ranging says unknown recommended rate species falls general category brownish generally food small size delicate consistency similar species winter northern european species smaller cap diameter brown cap ragged hairs base generally appears late autumn early winter stumps deciduous trees especially beech shaped spores smaller develops pink gills matures spores similar species distinguished gills bearing reddish spots entirely red age whitish slender stalk thinner fragile grows clusters decaying species brown cap margin stem reddish brown juice injured closely resembles distinguished presence smooth cystidia bearing finger like projections ecology habitat distribution saprobic grows decaying hardwood sticks chips logs stumps grow submerged wood terrestrial appearance typically grows small clusters singly fungus fruits late spring early winter study litter fungi coniferous forest finland showed produces soil including form complexes organic particles soil break contributes cycling carbon nutrients presence lead contamination soil decreases growth activity common widely distributed species found entire temperate zone united_states occurs eastern north_america pacific_coast collected nigeria mushroom occasionally reported australia collections probably based australian records best regarded erroneous cited literature smith north american species michigan
Mycena galericulata
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
291_Sclerodermatineae
fungal order contains genera species contains diverse fruit body including forms genus species ecological role species known certainty thought originated late cretaceous asia north_america major genera mid taxonomy legitimately based molecular analyses nuclear large sequences species research extension graduate work argued need recognize molecular differences fungi recognized genera assigned original description phylogenetic studies investigating studies revealed existence numerous cryptic species contributed taxonomic expansion group core include genera genus resolved sister core group estimated species type family families species species species species species species species species species species species species species based ancestral reconstruction studies earliest basal members originated late cretaceous major genera near mid asia north_america probable ancestral areas primarily probable ancestral hosts description members fruit body shapes ranging cap stipe tubes underside cap fruit bodies hollow surface smooth somewhat covered particles lack net like pattern lines characteristic members pores low uneven ridges fine coarse flesh usually whitish yellowish species exhibit blue reaction injury mass spores yellow spores ellipsoid shape smooth surface fruit body types roughly spherical occasionally usually simple multi layered mature fruit bodies generally open irregularly maturity expose color ranging white yellow black brown black generally absent spores spherical nearly surface texture ranges smooth like hyphae clamp connections morphological diversity distinguishing feature diversity group genera typical cap stipe distinct morphology species morphology outer sections hundreds chambers simple thin outer skin maturity distinct comprises compound fruit bodies spore crowded forms roughly spherical thick multi layered greek pretty mouth distinct members having fruit body forms spore bearing head composed layered thirds species morphology existence cryptic species formally described example studies genera indicate existence numerous cryptic taxa ecology mycorrhizal associations genera established studies demonstrated form associations previously thought determined molecular analyses species genera forestry mycorrhizal help promote growth young group broad distribution genera found continents antarctica cited literature cannon dictionary fungi 10th isbn
Sclerodermatineae
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
294_Protomycena
extinct genus fungus family order present contains single species known single specimen collected amber area dominican_republic fruit body fungus convex cap diameter spaced gills underside curved stipe smooth cylindrical measuring thick long lacks ring resembles extant currently living species genus known fungus species known fossil record second described dominican amber discovery classification genus known specimen single fruit body mushroom currently residing private collection owned italy specimen collected amber mines area island hispaniola dominican_republic amber believed date stage million years present studied group researchers consisting harvard_university colleagues published type description generic derived combination latin meaning modern genus resembles specific epithet coined authors latin amber reference mode preservation reported species fossil fungus described species known amber mines dominican_republic fourth species older cretaceous age publication fifth extinct species minimum age order pushed approximately description single fruit body associated structures preserved piece clear light yellow polished amber approximately wide diameter convex shape sporting raised central region pale flesh appears yellowish amber smooth glossy changing slightly translucent margin margin slightly gills underside broadly attached stipe spaced gills extend completely margin stipe length gills short gills reach edge stipe margin varying lengths centered curved stipe smooth cylindrical measuring thick long stipe lacks ring mushroom preserved small liquid gas filled bubble possibly originating mushroom indicates amber solid sealed colleagues publication placed subfamily time considered family currently classified family placement based solely visible structures fruit body features typically classify species fungal families based microscopic features visible preserved amber specimen consequently assignment provisional authors note certain similarities extant members describing authors leave open option treating genus placement uncertain placement distinct amber preserved mushroom taxa surface gills
Protomycena
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
487_Inocybepraetervisa
small yellow brown mushroom family distinguished members genus unusual spores unusual spores led species named type species abandoned genus recent studies shown genus exist species defining traits form group genus grows ground woodland favouring beech trees found europe north_america asia probably poisonous presence lead syndrome potentially lead death respiratory failure taxonomy naming described volume publication fungi species moved genus rejected considered synonym type species longer recognised genus specific epithet comes latin word meaning overlooked genus placed subgenus mycologist places species section mycologist considers includes shown addition large clade subgenus forms clade species similar small feature defined genus type species phylogenetic analysis later concluded spored species form group deemed inappropriate generic level considered useful lower level refer clade species closely related forms smaller closer clade different study found close relationship named clade containing description bell shaped later expanding cap centimetres diameter yellowish brown colour splits margin curves centre stem centimetres height millimetres thick white pale straw yellow stem meaning covered particles resembling meal stem distinct base moderately lacks ring flesh white yellowish stem gills initially whitish later clay brown toothed white edges meaning connect stem depth crowded closely microscopic features leaves clay brown spore print spores rectangular large number distinct angular size spores measure length width cheilocystidia relatively shaped cystidia hyaline pale yellow walls similar species species differentiated similar irregular spores similar differs presence species differentiated lack habitat distribution species found ground mixed deciduous coniferous woodland typically beech mushrooms grow groups late summer autumn commonly encountered species found europe asia north_america edibility species mild indistinct taste faint smell flour mycologist describes edibility suspect recommending avoided notes possible species poisonous species shown contain poisonous chemicals mycologist lists mushroom containing poisonous compound consumption lead number effects including excess problems array symptoms known acronym potential effects include drop blood pressure death respiratory failure
Inocybe praetervisa
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
595_Amylostereum
single genus fungal family genus currently comprises parasitic species live living dead wood cause white wood tissue component produce crust like partially fruit bodies surface infested trees similar produced species described species type species initially considered mycologist found microscopic differences years extensive reclassified family species wood genera conifers female wood deposit eggs fungal spores trees fungus eaten wasp food fungus formation spores newly emerged females stored special structures adapted transport fungi complex studied extensively potential cause substantial economic losses forestry industry particularly non native regions taxonomy history research species long time classified genus based primary layered structure fruit body similar activity mycologist separated decision explaining microscopic differences spores cystidia sufficiently distinct warrant recognition new genus type species genus today called initially named genus flowering plant family chose genus referring spores based dna analysis moved new family attributed order later studies supported initial classification classification classification completely resolved closest relatives depending research species genus previous dna analysis results suggest narrow relation results studies partially conclusion classification regarded correct authors suggested placed family similarities caused confusion placement genus size fruit bodies differ appearance researcher german assumed species different age stages experiments pure cultures fungi showed partially compatible incompatible species believes common ancestor fungi host genus conifers native europe million million years ago extinct fungi specialized conifers differentiated species specialized south_america compatibility tests molecular analysis indicated separated early fungi species separated later partially compatible produced cases common species according dna analysis stands remarkable fungi originated storing organs north american wood wasp seen wood north american europe fungus possibly represents separated species mainly reproduce wood genetic species relatively low description produce crust like dry fruit bodies bark infested trees fruit bodies thick irregularly shaped able cover large surface bark appear small spots lie directly bark grey brownish fruit body hymenium smooth surface texture turned bordered highly bent edge species surface usually dirty brown coloured species stands clearly forms kind roof fruit body completely surrounds roof appear shapes microscopic possess meaning kinds hyphae type brownish skeletal hyphae provide stability fruit body hyphae run parallel bark like turns loops form thick walled like structures called second type hyphae translucent hyaline serve promote growth fungus genuine cystidia arise hymenium layer directly cystidia meaning feature crystal like structures exception species thin separating layer hymenium present fungi broader serves bend fruit body missing fruit body lies flat bark basidia slim club like shape features bear spore spores shape cylindrical surface smooth walls thin hyaline spores meaning turn bluish purple stained melzer reagent characteristic differs similar species gave genus distribution range originally comprised regions including north_america introduction saw spread genus continents antarctica common temperate regions north_america found temperate unclear broadly species distributed north_america originally native north_africa distributed 20th century australia new_zealand south north_america originally native tropics common brazil caribbean ecology usually dead cut wood species establish wood logged trees living trees fungi recorded species japan genera store fungi split spores special abdominal organs wood trees bark time fungal spores hole tree temporarily immune system fungus spread infection fulfill functions provides larvae food white wood time fungi serves food larvae larvae body eggs fungus benefits spreads faster effectively airborne spores furthermore need develop fruit bodies species associated host spectrum host spectrum comprises partially different genera usually douglas similar host spectrum uses mainly japanese douglas hosts dominate hosts native habitat species common locations host spectrum comprises english common symptoms white host wood infested wood parts stable structure wood fungal break remove brown distribution wood takes place mainly transport channels wood red vertically positioned infested areas contrast intact wood symptoms partner wood include circular exit holes crust acute stress common hanging falling ecological economical importance native habitat species minor importance forest wood assume greater dimensions compared insignificant infection rates lower sexual reproduction fruit bodies play process furthermore fungi incapable healthy trees act pine australia new_zealand africa south_america shown susceptible introduced associated wasp larvae fungus combine effectively contribute forest decline rates mainly owing poor water nutrient supply trees poorly reconcile drought stress caused detected north_america 2000s decade canada total economic loss forestry industry caused high million year years cultures biological control protect trees 1980s parasite feeds food competitor wood wasp larvae larvae present parasite eggs female causing females lay infected eggs new trees spread control method proven relatively successful combat complex technique widely employed reductions levels achieved
Amylostereum
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
686_Pluteusnevadensis
species fungus family described new science species known subtropical pine forests mexico grows rotting pine oak wood fruit bodies mushrooms red orange caps diameter shape ranging convex flattened depending age silky yellow stems long similar appearance shares scarlet colored cap yellow stem distinguished similar species differences microscopic characteristics taxonomy species described journal based collections material collected volcano municipality elevation species referred bears close resemblance close examination comparison species authors concluded differences morphology dna sequence sufficient warrant describing new species according classification genus fungus belongs section species section pleurocystidia absent non furthermore majority cap cuticle comprising short club shaped somewhat spherical stem cells mixed elongated cystidia like cells species include molecular analyses internal dna sequences supports placement suggest sister relationship specific epithet refers mountain type material collected description cap diameter young bell shaped convex convex mature cap margin curved downward slightly eroded red orange cap surface dry moist margin approaches center white yellowish flesh underneath cap cuticle gills free attachment stem crowded closely broad swollen middle white whitish young salmon pinkish age edge gill wool like fringed whitish stem centrally attached cap measures roughly equal width smooth slightly covered small slender fibers silky hollow color yellow yellowish near deep orange orange base base stem covered whitish flesh cap thick center whitish stem tissue yellowish yellow gold fruit bodies distinctive taste odor color spore print pinkish brown smooth spores measure roughly spherical broadly ellipsoid shape walls thin slightly translucent basidia spore bearing cells hymenium including club shaped spored contents hyaline translucent pleurocystidia cystidia gill face frequent scattered shaped short elongated pleurocystidia somewhat tapered end somewhat shaped like leather bottle thin walled hyaline cheilocystidia cystidia gill edge crowded club shaped roughly cylindrical egg shaped thin walled hyaline gill tissue meaning hyphae appear converge center tissue cap cuticle comprises club shaped cells measure cells typically long stalk thin slightly wall hyaline species lacks hyphae filled oil like contents clamp connections similar species similar external appearance reliably distinguished microscopic characteristics dna sequence contrast species spores cystidia shorter slender widely distributed rare species shares fragile fruit body red cap similar morphology differs orange red gill edges red stem cap cuticle cells contain pigment species roughly similar appearance including distinguished differences microscopic characteristics habitat distribution known subtropical pine forests states guerrero mexico grows rotting wood pine oak species known mexico
Pluteus nevadensis
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
990_Clavariazollingeri
commonly known violet coral coral widely distributed species fungus produces striking tubular purple pinkish violet fruit bodies grow tall wide extreme tips fragile slender branches usually rounded brownish typical member club fungi saprobic derives nutrients breaking organic matter fruit bodies typically found growing ground woodland litter variations branching color distinguish similarly colored coral fungi required reliably identify species taxonomy phylogeny species described scientifically french mycologist named german botanist researched genus collected type specimen java indonesia considered branching prominent characteristic separated species similar american published species collected massachusetts synonym mushroom commonly known violet coral coral classification genus placed subgenus grouping species clamp connections absent fruit body subgenus included type large scale molecular analysis phylogenetic limits fungi family published based analysis dna sequences shared greatest genetic similarity concept classification largely rejected analysis proposed found description coloring fruit bodies variable ranging violet violet shaded brown red colors variable fruit body instance outside branches brown inner branches center bundle light violet dried specimens lose coloring entirely sensitive light fruit body typically tall wide stem base short branching starts short distance ground surfaces fragile branches smooth dry branches thick typically rounded tips distinguishable odor taste somewhat like edible small quantities fragile fruit bodies limited value effect mass spores produced surface branches white light reveals additional details spores roughly spherical broadly elliptical dimensions clear long single large oil basidia spore bearing cells spored measure gradually widening apex similar species violet colored include branched appear toothed reliably distinguished spored basidia comparison spored basidia species branching reduced color usually purple australian coral similar appearance branch tips end short blunt processes color rest fruit body small violet colored coral fungus rarely taller mistaken small roughly spherical spores measuring habitat distribution fruit bodies grow groups clusters ground grassy spots usually near hardwood trees saprobic species nutrients breaking organic matter widespread distribution found australia new_zealand north_america south_america asia including india korea north_america distribution restricted northeastern regions continent rare europe listed threatened species denmark great_britain ireland indicator species help assess fungal diversity nutrient poor habitat threat recorded netherlands time compounds contains class proteins specific surface cells causing korean study demonstrated extracts fungus caused specific form involves white blood cells general blood widely affinity proteins
Clavaria zollingeri
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
1149_Hygrophorusagathosmus
commonly known gray cap species fungus family described gave current widespread species distributed united_states europe africa india found growing spruce pine mixed forests fruit bodies characterized light grayish cap measures diameter gills dry stem distinct odor bitter edible bland mushroom extracts fruit bodies shown laboratory tests activity bacteria humans taxonomy classification naming species originally named swedish mycologist later moved genus interim english naturalist named species later transfer species examined type material concluded names referred species additional historical synonyms include var monograph american classified grouping related species characterized dry stem absence gelatinous outer veil specific epithet derived greek word meaning good meaning scent commonly known gray cap description cap diameter initially convex edges rolled ages cap expands flat center slightly depressed slight central elevation color dull gray moist cap surface sticky touch smooth edges layer minute soft hairs flesh soft whitish gray pronounced odor resembling cherry pits bitter occasionally odor weak gills attachment stem maturity attachment meaning gills start extend length stem gills white grayish maturity close distant reach stem moderately narrow thin stem long thick whitish colored pale age thickness somewhat narrowed base solid dry moist gelatinous universal veil present young stem surface evenly covered tiny fine whitish powder time loses hairs powder smooth microscopic characteristics viewed mass spore print spores appear white viewed light microscope ellipsoid smooth yellowish melzer reagent spore bearing cells basidia spored measure long thick pleurocystidia cheilocystidia specialized cystidia found gill faces edges respectively absent species cap cuticle broad gelatinous zone composed loosely interwoven slender hyphae surface hyphae dark brownish gray color arrangement called walls swell giving layer stands contrast underlying flesh layer hyphae cap film clamp connections found hyphae flesh gill found cap flesh edibility activity edible considered bland study capacity mushroom composed organic standard laboratory test determine activity shown growth bacteria including growth similar species resembles similar odor fruit bodies smaller produces larger spores long grows conifers oak sticky stem pronounced odor similar appearance lacks distinctive odor smaller spores habitat distribution fungus isolated cultivated maintained pure cultures fungal artificial planting stock forest fruiting bodies found scattered spruce pine mixed woods united_states fungus found europe czech_republic poland russia turkey united_kingdom africa india
Hygrophorus agathosmus
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
1173_Psilocybehispanica
species fungus family produces small brown mushrooms conical convex caps diameter stems long thick reported new science known mountain range northern spain southwestern france grows horse grass fields elevations mushroom contains compound possible depiction species year old rock art suggests ancient religious rituals oldest evidence usage prehistoric europe taxonomy species described mexican mycologist publication based specimens collected near northern spain classified section genus thick walled spores fruit body blue handling specific epithet latin spanish description cap ranges shape somewhat conical convex reaches millimetres surface smooth somewhat sticky dry brown brownish yellow gills somewhat brown whitish edges stem long thick cylindrical slightly base whitish yellow blue green tones base mature specimens veil stem flesh whitish like containing species blue injured spores ellipsoid measure brownish yellow wall greater thick broad acute appendix base region spore attached basidia spore bearing cells hymenium spored hyaline translucent measure cap cuticle layer thick hyaline thin walled hyphae measuring broad tissue layer directly thin walled hyaline hyphae broad brownish pigment clamp connections present hyphae similar species roughly similar appearance distinguished like appearance acute cap grassland habitat species similar grow directly saprobic species grows decaying grass roots resembles appearance ring stem terms microscopic characteristics larger cheilocystidia measure differs var lacks gelatinous gill edge var larger cheilocystidia measuring known grow soil herbs northwest chile known small brownish mushroom grows contain stem habitat distribution fungus loving produces fruit bodies grow dense groups horse fruit bodies arise original report found meadow elevation metres species reported small village reported penetrated french restricted range mushroom common altitudes uses mushroom consumed spanish youths mind altering effects mushrooms spain include report 17th century found southern images devil mushrooms carved mushrooms possibly according common practice valley middle ages argued prehistoric rock art site known near spanish town offers evidence religious rituals years ago rock shelter discovered early 20th century early 21st century noticed objects murals previously described mushrooms matched general morphology mural depicts row mushroom like objects convex conical caps stems vary straight additionally mural shows bull suggests association species widespread area mural found differing shape narrowly conical habitat soil instead suggests species represented mural interpretation correct mural represents oldest evidence psychedelic fungi use europe reported instance rock art suggesting prehistoric usage fungi older example desert southeast algeria italian reported finding painted mural dated bce portraying mushrooms later tentatively identified species known algeria morocco
Psilocybe hispanica
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
1266_Pulveroboletusravenelii
commonly known species fungus family described new science widely distributed species known asia australia north_america central_america south_america mycorrhizal oak fungus fruits ground singly scattered groups woods fruit bodies mushrooms convex flat yellowish brownish red caps diameter cap underside surface bright yellow turning yellow grayish brown age greenish blue grayish brown injury partial veil remains ring stipe mushrooms edible traditional chinese medicine mushroom taxonomy species described moses specimens sent american botanist collected south_carolina considered splendid species closely allied like remarkable veil specific epithet honors transferred fungus genus giving known today mushroom commonly known description cap rounded convex age diameter margin curved inward young usually hanging remnants partial veil surface dry initially coated fine particles later develops fine hairs small scales pressed flat surface maturity surface usually develops fine cracks bright yellow later turning orange red brownish red flesh white pale yellow cut slowly stain pale blue yellow pale brown flesh described variously indistinct bitter odor leaves surface bright yellow turning yellow grayish brown age greenish blue grayish brown bruised injured pores number millimeter angular circular tubes comprising surface deep yellow stem measures long thick roughly equal width somewhat thicker near base solid hollow level base surface covered minute hairs pressed flat surface partial veil bright yellow remains ring upper portion stem specimens merges gradually stipe surface white stipe base produces olive grey olive brown spore print spores elliptical oval smooth measure tissue meaning downward flesh edge away central strand tubes scattered cystidia walls pleurocystidia abundant cystidia edges cheilocystidia hyphae cap cuticle arranged long typically multi erect hyphae embedded gelatinous matrix clamp connections absent hyphae habitat distribution fruit bodies grow ground singly scattered groups woods conifers preferred mycorrhizal plant hosts include pine fruiting occurs july october north_america distributed eastern canada extending south gulf_of_mexico west texas michigan california reported mexican beech forest mexico recorded costa_rica colombia asia found indonesia china recorded northeast australia uses mushrooms edible traditional chinese medicine treat limbs compounds identified fruit bodies include acid mushrooms mushroom produce colors yellow gold greenish yellow orange olive depending
Pulveroboletus ravenelii
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
1336_Clavariafragilis
commonly known fairy fingers white worm coral white species fungus family synonymous fungus type species genus typical member club fungi produces tubular white fruit bodies typically grow clusters fruit bodies reach dimensions tall thick saprobic species growing woodland litter old grassland widespread temperate regions reported australia south_africa fungus edible small white coral like fungi confused history taxonomy originally described denmark danish naturalist mycologist sanctioned latin epithet refers fruit bodies species swedish mycologist epithet meaning later synonym obsolete according principle priority frequently today names considered synonymous online database north_america fungus colloquially called fairy fingers white worm coral recommended english white british naturalist called worm club natural arrangement british plants description fruit bodies irregularly tubular smooth compressed fragile white tall thick typically grow dense clusters tip fruit body point yellow curve age distinct stalk evident short zone tissue base club hyphae flesh swollen wide lack clamp connections spores smooth ellipsoid measuring spores white deposit basidia spore bearing cells measure lack bases edibility edible fruit bodies fragile field guide says flesh delicate dissolve mouth odor compared distribution habitat species occurs europe north_america asia north_america common east rocky_mountains recorded australia south_africa reported arctic zone russia fungus grows woodland grassland moist soil presumed saprobic rotting fallen leaf litter dead grass stems fruit bodies tend grow groups clusters grow singly typically clusters similar species similar fungi simple white fruit bodies include equally widespread species typically grows singly small groups dense clusters distinguished basidia larger spores similar rare found southwestern central united_states distinguished field characteristics larger spores north american species similar stature reddish widespread species smaller fruit bodies occurs associated algae moist wood conservation status north_america called far common northern europe suite fungi standing fungi considered indicator species old grassland permanent grassland cultivated years threatened habitat europe species nonetheless national red list threatened fungi netherlands
Clavaria fragilis
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
1391_Leccinummanzanitae
edible species fungus family described new science commonly known usual mycorrhizal association trees fruit bodies mushrooms sticky reddish brown caps long thick whitish background color punctuated small black scales known found pacific_northwest region united_states canada common species california mushroom edible opinions vary quality usually distinguished similar mushrooms large size reddish cap dark whitish stipe association taxonomy described american mycologist collections california previous year state known close association trees classified section genus closely related species section include description fruit bodies massive occasionally reaching weights pounds cap diameter spherical convex young broadly convex flattened shaped surface cap deeply pitted sticky covered pressed hairs conspicuous edge cap color dark red stages development cap flesh thick white exposed slowly irregularly changing dark brownish gray reddish intermediate state change color injury pronounced young specimens tubes comprising long attachment stipe color pale olive young bruised pores diameter angular color tubes stipe long thick apex club shaped swollen middle solid hollow dry surface covered small stiff projections called usually whitish young eventually turn dark brownish grey age stipe flesh bluish color bruised reaction variable slow occur distinctive taste odor mushroom produce brown spore print spores somewhat elliptical cylindrical tapered end walls smooth moderately thick spore bearing cells basidia club shaped pear shaped spored cystidia club shaped narrow elongated found stipe surface thin walled club shaped somewhat end sharp point measure clamp connections absent hyphae hyphae cap cuticle arranged form hyphae emerge roughly parallel perpendicular cap surface chemical tests help confirm identify mushroom drop potassium solution turn tubes pale red acid tubes produces orange yellow solution applied flesh results pale grey color described variety var similar main form appearance habitat smaller narrowly elongated spores typically wide longer edibility edible taste rated highly described flavor bland drying mushroom improve flavor field guide advises caution selecting species table reported similar looking mushrooms found rocky_mountains pacific_northwest region united_states similar species field fruit bodies usually distinguished similar species large size reddish cap dark whitish stipe association dark red sticky cap flesh exposure cap smooth young grows cap orange known california species associates cap whitish stipe significantly mushroom matures found coniferous forests coloration similar brown capped associated ornamental birch usually cultivated landscapes found exclusively california paler undergo color changes cut flesh exposed air found near coastal regions species found northern regions west_coast dry cap edge dark olive pores densely arranged stipe associates habitat distribution mycorrhizal species fruit bodies grow singly scattered soil known occur north_america commonly found central california southern oregon reported north washington british_columbia canada considered abundant california
Leccinum manzanitae
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
1392_Ramariopsiskunzei
edible species coral fungi family type species genus commonly known white coral branched structure fruit bodies resemble marine coral fruit bodies tall wide numerous branches originating short rudimentary stem branches millimeters thick smooth white yellowish tips age widespread distribution found north_america europe asia australia taxonomy phylogeny species described pioneer mycologist corner transferred species type species general coral fungi extensive taxonomic histories agreed best way classify addition placed genera according taxonomic database species acquired sizable list synonyms listed commonly known white coral branched structure fruit bodies resemble marine coral phylogenetic analysis fungi concluded phylogenetic lineage species including clade clade group species representing family description fruit bodies white whitish yellow color highly branched structures resembling coral dimensions typically tall wide older specimens pinkish tips branches blunt species coral fungi like branches millimeters thick branch tips mature specimens yellow stem present long covered small scales texture flesh range fungus undergo color changes injury solution chemical test known iron applied flesh turn green deposit spores white viewed light microscope spores translucent ellipsoid roughly spherical shape spines surface dimensions spores non meaning absorb stained melzer reagent spore bearing cells basidia usually long wide spored clamp connections present hyphae species edibility species edible authors odor taste distinctive similar species coral edible similar appearance branches fringed tips false coral edible whitish tough branches blunt tips habitat distribution species thought saprobic found growing ground frequently decayed wood fruit bodies grow singly groups noted preference growing conifers prevalence forests north_america contrast earlier author claimed species grows rarely coniferous woods europe collected scotland specifically islands peninsula netherlands norway czechoslovakia germany poland russia found china india iran australia north_america distribution extends north canada includes united_states including hawaii puerto_rico
Ramariopsis kunzei
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
1492_Peniophoraquercina
species wood decay fungus family species produces fruit bodies vary appearance depending wet dry wet fruit bodies attached strongly wood dry edges reveal dark underside surface pink type species moved genus creation species found primarily europe encountered year primarily growing dead wood especially oak capable growing living wood taxonomy early descriptions species came named named sanctioned given sanctioned volume specific reference generic oak number authors including reclassified 19th century reclassified placed transferred species newly described genus declaring type species despite subsequent attempts currently description produces fruit bodies vary appearance depending wet dry thick form irregular patches measure centimetres initially species forms small disc shaped fruit bodies holes bark expand merge form irregular patches fresh surface reminiscent wax smooth varying colour dull blue initially firmly attached wood growing dry edges roll reveal dark brown black underside dry specimens slightly surface colour bright pink grey relatively thick layer gelatinous flesh apart brown layer close wood flesh hyaline species distinctive taste microscopic features produces spores shape curved cylinder shaped variously reported light red pink white measure spores borne basidia spores measure species hyaline cystidia thick cell walls heavily material cystidia buried fruit body grows found large numbers variously described shaped conical measure hyphae clamp connections base fruit body brown hyphae moderately thick cell walls measuring width similar species similar appearance edges fruit body highlighted dark black species ash opposed oak ecology distribution typically grows dead wood attached tree fallen causes white oak found deciduous trees beech known pioneer species dead wood means species grow found europe common encountered year produces spores late summer autumn recorded eastern asia species identified living time probable waits wood begins die drier contains oxygen begin grow species living wood grow wound species spread dead wood study found species actively partially living branches causing white species little effect limited ends branches
Peniophora quercina
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
1531_Glutinoglossumglutinosum
commonly known black earth tongue species fungus family earth widely distributed found northern africa asia europe north_america previously thought exist collections locations referred new species species grows soil moss grassy areas smooth nearly black club shaped grow heights ranging head long sticky black earth tongue species similar external appearance reliably distinguished examining differences microscopic characteristics spores described species fungus gone changes genera taxonomic history placed current genus taxonomy fungus officially described dutch mycologist proposed defining characteristics including black color smooth compressed club shaped head grooves somewhat curved stipe transferred genus contain species sterile cells interspersed present continuous gelatinous layer stipe reduced japanese mycologist thought species genus earlier published later authors thought ambiguous described species variety var taxa placed species transferred colleagues newly created genus molecular analysis revealed species formed defined clade published description narrower range spore dimensions suggesting material collected australia new_zealand represent unique species referred species added miller noted new spore size range closely aligned given measurements type specimen specific epithet derived latin word meaning species commonly known black earth tongue description club shaped distinct head lightly colored stipe dark brown grow heights ranging head tall ranges shape fuse shaped narrowly nearly cylindrical somewhat compressed sides nearly black somewhat head vertical groove middle stipe dark grey brown surface spores smooth cylindrical slight swelling middle slightly curved measure spores seven typical mature specimens thin walled spore bearing cells cylindrical narrowly club shaped spored typically measure long wide occupy upper thirds quarters leaving hyaline transparent base hyaline base brown upper regions wide longer cells end pear shaped spherical brownish measure wide sticky material stipe gelatinous matrix layer black earth tongue species generally worth eating opined work thousand american fungi delicious similar species similar appearance lacks stipe species common surface texture acquired thick walled called earth tongue species roughly similar external appearance difficult distinguish species considering distribution microscopic characteristics size shape develop stipe spores measuring spores species distinguished short stout measuring presence curved hooked tips abundant species measuring species tends smaller tall habitat distribution species grow scattered soil moss beds grassy areas north american collections typically associated european collections pasture fungus indicator medium quality grassland india encountered soil oak forests slopes elevation widely distributed species recorded northern africa morocco asia china india japan philippines europe listed vulnerable switzerland bulgaria considered critically endangered threats include habitat changes result agriculture activities crops livestock atmospheric land pollution drought global warming preliminary regional red list dutch considered threatened noted fungus common compared rare year north american distribution includes canada united_states mexico previously thought occurred australia new_zealand later examination genetic analysis collections locations showed material belong described new species
Glutinoglossum glutinosum
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
1779_Aseroecoccinea
species fungus genus reported japan formally species delay related publication error fruit body begins partially buried whitish egg shaped structure bursts open hollow white stipe reddish arms grows height matures star shaped structure seven thin reddish tubular arms long central area covered dark olive brown spore distinguished common species differences color structure arms edibility fungus reported taxonomy fungus described denoted interim japanese publication japanese description based specimen collected september japan published according article international code botanical nomenclature requires order published new taxon fossil taxa accompanied latin description diagnosis reference previously effectively published latin description diagnosis type specimen species publication specimen kept tokyo specific epithet derived latin word means bright red mushroom japanese aka description like species begins development form roughly spherical whitish egg diameter lying partially submerged substrate base egg white strand outer tissue layer white cream colored surface inner layer hyaline translucent inner tissue layer spore bearing mass olive brown greenish black slightly odor mushroom mature covers upper surface disc cylindrical stipe tall diameter somewhat tapered ends tapered base stipe pale pink near white cream base texture hollow flattened form disc bears narrow tapering arms arms consist single bright red tube like chamber long thick thick walled spores ellipsoid cylindrical measure hyaline translucent smooth surface truncated base egg divided distinct layers tissue outer thick interwoven hyphae measuring diameter hyphae thick walled hyaline present outer layer thick walled cells angular randomly arranged tightly packed thick spherical nearly yellowish brown pale brown inner tissue layer thick elongated hyphae diameter thick walled hyphae arranged roughly parallel fashion hyaline consists thick walled roughly spherical cells thick contain pigment similar species closely resembles distinguished bright red arms larger spores compared known asia west_africa relatively common species differs reddish compared pink cream colored arms typically habitat distribution explicitly define mode nutrition species suspected saprobic wood plant organic matter fruit bodies known temperate regions japan grow groups rice straw found summer autumn
Aseroe coccinea
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
1838_Auriculariaauricula-judae
known jew ear wood ear ear number common names species edible fungus found worldwide fruiting body distinguished noticeably ear like shape brown grows wood especially elder specific epithet derived belief hanged elder tree common ear eventually jew ear today ear names fungus found year temperate regions worldwide grows dead living wood west folk medicine recently 19th century complaints including sore sore eyes widely consumed west long popular china extent australia exported large volumes china early twentieth century today fungus popular ingredient chinese dishes hot sour soup chinese medicine blood modern research possible medical applications variously concluded lowering properties taxonomy naming species mentioned scientific literature later described genus reserved fungal species live parasites fungi considered transferred species genus transferred species sanctioned described species member genus described considered synonymous species given specific comprises latin word meaning ear meaning nomenclature species comprise words responsible naming specific bend rules letter law criticised mycologist curtis said addition jews critical marcus saying probably known jew ear liver followed turn article entire genus despite currently recognised species sources occasionally synonyms berkeley numerous synonymous names mycologist writing noted species known appeared valid noted given names extremely erratic mycologist attributes names wide distribution ear ability grow different kinds decaying wood great variation size colour shape fungus associated belief hanged elder tree betrayal jesus christ folklore suggests ears returned spirit left remind suicide common fungus originally ear later shortened ear late 19th century shortened jew ear common names fungus refer traced end 16th century instance 17th century wrote species jews ears conceived extraordinary fungus roots elder nation jews hanged tree famous medicine sore term jew meat term fungi middle ages term unrelated jew ear change ear recommended list recommended names fungi idea rejected mycologist considered result political necessary continue species jew ear explaining anti commonplace britain jew ear reference jew adopted recent field guides unrelated common names include ear fungus common ear fungus chinese fungus pig ear wood ear black wood ear tree ear species known fungus reference generic elder description fruit body normally centimetres centimetres shaped typically reminiscent ear fruit bodies cup shaped normally attached substrate short stalk species tough gelatinous elastic texture fresh hard outer surface bright reddish tan brown hint covered tiny hairs grey colour smooth typical younger specimens colour darker age inner surface lighter grey brown colour smooth veins making appear ear like microscopic features spores long shaped ranging size long thick spores white cream yellowish hyaline spores seen whitish mass underside fruit body species elongated cylindrical basidia transverse internal cross walls dividing hyphae basidia lateral developed long spores smooth hyaline hairs fruit body length diameter hyaline lack central strand rounded tips grow dense similar species similar colour texture confused external features considered spore basidia sizes species slightly different reliable way tell apart similar species genus distinct internal differences normally covered soft hair tends fruit larger numbers habitat ecology distribution grows wood deciduous trees shrubs favouring elder cases mushroom found elder incorrectly assumed grow exclusively elder recorded known united_kingdom beech ash particular case draining board old sink recently recorded semi wet forests india species occurs scattered clusters dead dying branches trees main trunk decaying logs etc species occurs monsoon period large clusters high humid conditions produces exceptionally large sized growing wet forests shows remarkable variation size shape colour australia found woodland grow large colonies fallen logs older branches feeds dead wood weak parasite living wood causes white commonly growing group spores ejected underside fruit bodies thousand hour high rate continues bodies significantly dried lost weight bodies continue release small number spores found year common autumn widespread temperate sub tropical zones worldwide found europe north_america asia australia south_america africa debate appearance species tropics frequently reported article said specimens examined assigned uses food soft like texture edible held high regard west years likened eating indian rubber bones 19th century britain said regarded edible fungus mild flavour useful mixed mushroom recipes considered bland west dried swelling large size young specimens best species edible raw needing cooked thoroughly fruit body eaten thoroughly washed cooking cooking comparatively long time content dried fungus includes protein fat ash fresh mushrooms contain moisture dried specimens ground powder absorb excess liquid tiny fragments similar popular china medicinal use food common soup containing species dealing reducing heat body evidence species cultivated china early dynasty pen quotes period saying steamed logs cover straw grow early 20th century large volumes exported australia china today sold asian food shops use popular vietnam climate suited report small scale fungi cultivation concluded suitable cultivation cooler climates according publication annual production species worldwide fourth highest cultivated medicinal mushrooms china estimated output roughly million tonnes based data large replaced international trade cultivation world instance regions grown referred plastic bag method packed bags steam hours cooled grain spawn added bags kept moderately dark conditions exposed humid environment fruit bodies begin grow world study use mushrooms people inhabiting remote village southern nigeria found local inhabitants collected ate mushrooms collection mushroom use documented consider choice mushroom eating grades given edible mushrooms given worst unlike mushrooms medicinal use reported mushroom non species exported use places recorded commonly consumed include poland indonesia recorded commonly eating folk medicine medicinal mushroom treat eye throat problems 16th century writing recommended specific use fungi generally recommends preparation liquid extract boiling fruit bodies milk leaving beer slowly order cure sore throat resultant probably chinese use writing said species cure sore throat writing reported boiling milk use unto know writing described saying grows dried good year milk good mouth throat mouth throat proper water good diseases eyes species saw use ability absorb water recorded medicinal scotland sore ireland attempt cure boiled milk medicinal use continued sold garden time considered edible united_kingdom medicinal use indonesia recorded 1930s recently reported modern day report commonwealth forestry conference examining possible effects southern medicinal edible fungi found use blood subject research possible medicinal applications experiments 1980s concluded isolated species showed potent properties mice artificially despite conclusion earlier research indicating extracts fungal species effects extracts research genetically mice showed extracted effect mice fed food including showed reduced food intake chemical extracted species acidic acid showed properties article concluded mushrooms constitute new source compounds action study reported species effective stopping binding possible uses research shown lower levels generally particular fungi shown reduce level bad cultural depictions species referred play jew malta hat wears left elder hanged later species probably partially inspiration emily poem beginning mushroom depicts mushroom ultimate religious background likely knew common folklore surrounding suicide
Auricularia auricula-judae
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
1995_Mycenaadonis
commonly known scarlet species fungus family found asia europe north_america produces small reddish mushrooms caps diameter held thin pinkish white stems reaching long fungus prefers grow woods suggesting preference acidic environments appearance deciduous wood netherlands late 1970s attributed increases atmospheric pollution raised wood substrate mushrooms resembling include taxonomy species named placed moved singer later changed mind considered species resulting prior generic transfers synonyms mushroom commonly known scarlet called high natural arrangement british plants named delicate description cap initially sharply shape expands narrow bell shape broad cone maturity typically reaching diameter cap margin initially pressed stem nearly scarlet red fresh moist orange yellowish orange losing moisture mushroom fades orange buff color dry flesh thin color cap fragile distinctive taste odor gills ascending gills attach right angle appearing curve upward stem attached tooth close gills reaching stem additionally tiers short gills extend fully cap edge stem gills narrow yellowish reddish margins paler color faces stem long thick roughly equal width tubular fragile initially covered fine powder polished smooth age pale yellow whitish base dirty yellow brownish mushrooms microscopic characteristics spores narrowly ellipsoid measure basidia spore bearing cells spored measure cheilocystidia pleurocystidia cystidia found edges faces respectively gills abundant similar shape markings tapering somewhat end usually long needle shaped neck branched cystidia generally smooth dried material mounted potassium observation light substance apparently holds spores debris neck apex making appear flesh gill brown stained cap flesh thin poorly differentiated region slightly enlarged cells beneath remainder portion brown similar species confused typically smaller mushroom deep orange red cap typical bright salmon pink color colors sizes similar microscope needed reliably distinguish spore size shape different distinguished orange cap spores distinguished lack scarlet pinkish tones cap lack hyphae differentiated orange yellow cap lack scarlet pinkish tones smaller fruit body wider spores intensely colored conical cap grows decaying wood ash ecology habitat distribution fruit bodies grow groups forests appear spring autumn fruit bodies grow groups scattered needle beds spruce wet coastal forests higher mountains uncommon spring autumn months instance fruit bodies found growing deciduous trees spanish maple willow near amsterdam holland bark trees acid recent years increasing atmospheric pollution specifically increases levels acid industrial smoke providing suitable substrate fungus fungus found western north_america reported valley northeast china found europe britain germany holland scotland specialist found species washington oregon california
Mycena adonis
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
2013_Lactariusargillaceifolius
species fungus family mushrooms produced fungus convex flattened colored caps wide cream colored gills closely spaced extend slightly length stem long thick mushroom produces white latex injured mushroom tissue brownish species found eastern north_america range extending canada northeastern mexico found pine plantations brazil probably introduced species european counterpart similar appearance addition distribution distinguished differences preferred habitat color differences gills cap latex variety larger form caps wide occurs coast live oak pacific_coast states baja california variety described basis single specimen south_carolina differs main form microscopic structure cap cuticle taxonomy classification species described american monograph north american species type specimen collected smith michigan july housed smith simultaneously published varieties collected south_carolina california respectively variety commonly known vulgar smith classified subgenus grouping related species includes characterized gelatinous cuticle stem description cap wide initially convex broadly convex depressed center cap margin curved inward remains way maturity cap surface covered fine soft hairs young later smooth sticky wet color cap ranges brown young fading tan pale gray eventually pale tan pinkish buff center gills attached slightly extending somewhat length stem broad packed closely cream colored young later develop pinkish tones near margin maturity brownish orange color buff olive brown dark brown bruised stem long thick nearly equal width tapering downward surface dry depending moisture environment whitish age spotted brownish flesh firm white buff odor distinctive taste mild slowly slightly latex white initial exposure gills grayish brown dark brown olive brown taste mild slowly slightly older fruit bodies tend abundant weaker latex spore print pinkish buff edibility unknown cap surface turn yellow orange drop potassium applied microscopic characteristics spores roughly spherical broadly elliptical measure ridges form partial pattern ridges high spore hyaline translucent meaning absorb stained melzer reagent cap cuticle young specimens tissue type known contains hyphae different lengths arranged roughly parallel fashion mushroom matures cap cuticle gradually characterized branching gelatinous hyphae basidia spore bearing cells spored measure pleurocystidia cystidia gill face abundant relatively long long thick cheilocystidia cystidia gill edge measure varieties var variety reported south_carolina nearly identical appearance white latex tastes bitter structure cap cuticle differs nominate variety yellowish reddish brown reagent hyphae variety larger cap wide flesh thick white latex taste stem measures long wide near spores var nominate variety similar species european species similar appearance confused distinguished gills stain brown exposed latex preference growing birch rich forests variety confused smaller paler colored species latex gills brown habitat distribution like species mycorrhizal fruit bodies grow scattered groups ground especially oak july october mycorrhizal mushrooms fruit forests dominated oak fruit bodies slow develop long lasting species found eastern canada south florida west minnesota texas common northeast mexico mushroom reported southern brazil state growing association pine plantations probably introduced pine brought settlers var collected baja california california oregon washington grows association coast live oak
Lactarius argillaceifolius
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
2107_Hapalopilusnidulans
known species fungus family officially described transferred current genus decades later commonly known tender nesting purple widely distributed species found continents grows fallen standing dead wood deciduous trees fruits singly groups fused overlapping clusters fruit bodies form kidney shaped orange brown underside fruit body features yellowish brownish surface tiny angular pores spores released poisonous fruit bodies cause symptoms effect compound acid present high concentrations solution placed fungus flesh turns violet fungus mushroom produce purple colors taxonomy species described french mycologist called previously species known illegitimate published species transferred current genus type species fungus genera taxonomic history including published later transferred synonym recent sources noted studied plant gave following remarked variety species kept distinct berkeley little poor material evidently know according sanctioned book remarks text suggest recognized species subsequently sanctioned according mycologist work names sanctioned later work names sanctioned published earlier suggests priority november synonymous preferred commonly known purple tender nesting specific epithet latin nesting epithet means orange red description cap fan shaped convex reaching diameter lacks stalk instead attached broadly substrate fruit bodies initially soft hard lost moisture cap surface covered hairs shallow concentric furrows dull brownish orange color flesh thick pale color surface yellowish brownish pores angular numbering millimeter young fruit bodies surface reddish brown mushroom odor taste ranges indistinct fruit bodies produce white spore print spores elliptical cylindrical smooth hyaline translucent measure basidia spore bearing cells club shaped spored dimensions system containing hyphae clamp connections flesh hyphae thick walled highly branched measuring diameter hyphae comprising pores thinner wide branched chemical test help identify parts fruit body instantly stain bright violet drop solution applied potassium purpose similar species roughly similar appearance confused yellowish yellow cap yellowish brown flesh black grayish brown dark brown surface produces large fruit bodies caps diameter surface bright reddish orange fresh flesh red tougher fruit body brighter red color edible fungus readily confused soft blood red fruit bodies red juice edible chicken woods bright yellow fruit bodies color fades age habitat distribution ecology saprobic species causes white host fruit bodies fungus grow singly groups fused overlapping clusters wood dead decaying deciduous trees preferred hosts include oak beech birch rare occasions recorded wood central europe preferred host oak northern europe found commonly fruiting typically occurs early summer autumn tough fruit bodies persistent encountered usual growing season distribution north temperate zone found north_africa asia europe north_america outside region recorded australia oceania north_america found far north canada common eastern southwestern continent europe northern distribution extends norway reported time india found forests depots growing stored logs native trees fungus beetle species known inhabit rear young fruit bodies include uses fruit bodies reported effects acid compound identified culture fungus chemical present dry weight fruit bodies found mushrooms lower amounts poisoning case reported german family consumed experienced impaired movement visual liver kidney failure symptoms began hours consuming mushroom additionally poisoning victims temporarily turned violet recovered fully week later similar symptoms recovery reported poisoning case fungus confused edible set symptoms arising consumption called delayed syndrome highly appreciated mushroom combination fruit bodies produce striking violet colors
Hapalopilus nidulans
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
2303_Leccinumholopus
commonly known white birch white ghost species fungus family found northern asia europe northeastern north_america associates birch trees typically found areas growing moss mushrooms convex caps measuring diameter pure white especially young caps buff brownish whitish surface stipe covered small stiff projecting scales tan darker age varieties described vary cap color reaction dna evidence suggests taxon edible opinions vary taxonomy initially named species german mycologist fungus later transferred synonyms resulting transfer different genera include published synonyms according include described france classified section genus grouping includes species exclusively birch specific epithet greek perfect stalk common names given fungus include white birch white ghost described form described flesh green injury variety described collections michigan injured flesh reddish described taxon later published variety molecular evidence found supporting existence distinct taxon placed var described originally published singer historical variety independent taxonomic significance description convex flattened caps measuring diameter narrow band sterile tissue surrounding margin caps initially whitish develop gray buff tan pinkish maturity color greenish age cap surface initially covered fine hairs later smooth sticky texture age moist conditions flesh white lacks distinct odor taste little color reaction injury light pink variety cap underside surface comprising pores numbering millimeter end tube extends deep color surface ranges whitish grayish brown little color reaction injury yellowish brownish depression pores meet stipe stipe measures long wide whitish surface covered age tan darker stipe base bluish produces brown spore print spores somewhat shaped measure basidia spore bearing cells spored measure cystidia pores shaped stipe club shaped cylindrical measuring clamp connections present hyphae cap cuticle arranged form hyphae run parallel cap surface chemical tests help verify identification drop solution turns cap cuticle pinkish color reaction flesh drop potassium reaction cap surface reaction brownish reaction flesh application iron solution reaction cap surface reaction slightly olive coloration flesh similar species similar appearance grows association oak southerly distribution widely distributed distinguished larger size generally darker colors edibility commonly considered edible opinions vary appeal writing edible mushrooms considers good edible book fungi edible said recommended harvested young flesh insect larvae establish minimal cleaning required field mushroom mild somewhat sweet flavor enhanced brief drying mushrooms flavor sweetness fresh mushrooms habitat distribution mycorrhizal species fruits ground moss singly scattered wet areas like cedar swamps forests like species fungus highly host specific associates birch north_america range extends eastern canada new_york extending west northern rocky_mountains roughly coinciding distribution paper birch range common fruits august october var known north_america fungus rare southern europe common swamps north asia recorded taiwan china source food fly species family family
Leccinum holopus
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
2444_Phellodon
genus tooth fungi family species medium sized white spines underside spores released short stalk stipe genus falls group known fungi tough flesh usually pleasant odor develops like texture dry neighboring fuse producing large joined caps species produce white spore print individual spores roughly spherical ellipsoid shape surfaces genus described species distribution includes asia europe north_america south_america australia new_zealand half species found southeastern united_states including species added genus species placed preliminary red list threatened british fungi general decline genus europe species grow mycorrhizal association trees families oaks accurate dna based methods developed determine presence species soil extended absence visible considered flesh type species mushroom taxonomy finnish mycologist contain white toothed fungi included species type originally published epithet originally described species early authors consider distinct separate genus folded species assigned genus classified family original family concept included genera species produce hyaline translucent spores covered small spines noted species lacked clamp connections clamp connections discovered spore ornamentation presence small spores found thought family placed family taxonomic rejected showed spores result immature specimen investigated spore ornamentation north american species scanning electron rejected placement preferring leave modern molecular phylogenetic analysis places clade roughly equivalent order related genera status fully clarified molecular genetic techniques classified family authorities fungal taxonomy generic derived meaning meaning tooth north_america species commonly known recommended list common names fungi united_kingdom species form word plus tooth fused tooth grey tooth black tooth tooth description fruit bodies species caps stipe fall general category fungi cap surfaces initially eventually surface rough pits ridges zones color texture color vary considerably cream yellowish brownish greenish black neighboring fuse forming caps partially fused wrote occurs large fused caps producing ceiling large areas moss conifers nearby grass twigs stipe smooth typically color cap darker outer covering stipe thick layer water like fertile spore bearing surface underside cap spines grey maturity conditions high humidity form striking drops black liquid actively growing caps flesh single double layered results differences alignment constituent hyphae tough fresh flesh develops texture dry dried state odor powder species free insect damage suggesting defensive chemicals deter predation considered edible flesh system containing hyphae hyphae diameter european species lack clamp connections present north american species basidia spore bearing cells spored cystidia absent present differentiated sterile cells size immature mass spores white spores broadly ellipsoid roughly spherical covered small spines hyaline habitat distribution fruit bodies grow ground species like members order thought mycorrhizal forming relationships trees usual hosts include species families oaks forms norway spruce described distinguished species unique shape stable ratio analysis abundance stable shows signature close fungi indicating able obtain carbon sources tree host species known southeastern united_states extensively researched according colleagues distinct species surrounding southern additional species area added genus conservation species like members family sensitive air pollution soil pollution general decline western europe preliminary assessment red list threatened considered vulnerable rare conservation efforts fungi hampered information basic ecology molecular genetic techniques increasingly employed attempts better understand fungi case example little appearance ground making hard determine distribution rarity fungus standard surveying techniques included scottish study develop species specific detect soil dna testing collections labelled united_kingdom revealed additional cryptic species analysis determine presence species years appearance allowing accurate determination possible decline threat extinction chemistry species contain acid acid acid positions substituted groups derivative acid found acid exhibits activity bacteria fungi compound reported member order total synthesis described acid starting material compound reported occur confirmed later analysis source compounds type derivative acid mushroom produces gray blue green colors species originally species included species monograph tenth edition dictionary fungi indicated species genus september index lists species including eastern united_states species added california united_states china mexico north_carolina united_states florida united_states india australia europe north_america mississippi united_states europe banker japan finland brazil banker europe north_america
Phellodon
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
2637_Hygrophoropsis
genus fungi family contain type species widespread fungus based appearance affiliated modern molecular phylogenetic analysis shows genus belongs order accepted species found northern genus causes brown wood fruit bodies grow ground woodlands moss convex funnel shaped brightly colored gills spores meaning stain reddish brown melzer reagent orange gills mistaken called false taxonomy originally german mycologist subgenus contained single species widespread commonly known false german naturalist concluded fungus appropriately placed genus based white spores gills lack ring stipe classification adopted early writings influential mycologist proposed subgenus french naturalist elevated status genus publication par les les des des authorship according concurred assessment suggesting represented form intermediate worthy generic rank refers likeness greek genus confused true genus overall similarities appearance combination characters including gills frequently centre stipe placement spores suggested relationship characteristics prompted singer classify genus placed family described taxon singer initially included species spores justified placement largely fruit body morphology spore size discovery second species smaller spores external appearance frankly suggesting met makes affinity established fact added species spores characteristics aligned type species type genus family contain genus singer considered family molecular phylogenetic analysis confirmed affinity lay order later research showed closely related instead closely related genus sister near base representing presence type species including acid derivatives acid suggests relationship families members similar compounds description species fruit bodies concave caps margins rolled edges texture cap surface ranges somewhat typical fruit body colors orange brownish yellow paler buff cream gills attachment stipe narrow blunt edges readily stipe flesh soft generally colour fruit body surface lighter taste flesh usually similar cultivated mushrooms contrast distinct like smell reportedly reminiscent spore print colour ranges whitish cream lacks cystidia spores meaning stain reddish brown melzer reagent clamp connections present hyphae respect overall appearance species closely resemble genus genus spores habitat distribution ecology collectively widespread genus found northern widely distributed species found continents species known limited ranges fruit bodies grow ground woodlands moss genus causes brown wood species mycorrhizal large amounts acid reducing agent relatively strong acid soil woody substrate chemical layer forest soil organic matter soil breaks smaller molecules influences turnover nutrients particularly nitrogen turn affects availability use forest trees species estimate dictionary fungi placed species genus november accepts species recorded considered mycologist published better regarded taxonomic opinion considered type species genus classified lacks classified species placed transferred genera include corner
Hygrophoropsis
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
2692_Pulveroboletusbembae
species fungus family described known northern region known high level species diversity like fruit bodies form spores tubes perpendicular ground underside cap yellowish tubes form surface pores diameter brownish caps reach wide rest atop pale brown stems long stems whitish yellow ring tissue short lived absent older specimens spores fuse shaped rough surfaces detail viewed scanning electron fungus grows mycorrhizal relationship dominant tree species similar species area include differentiated combination microscopic characteristics discovery classification specimens species description based collected april locations research station near locations northerly province report species related species reported tropical africa according described species publication belongs section genus section defined singer characterized presence veil covered fine wax fruit bodies yellow greenish yellowish brown color specific epithet derived word people tree associated fungus description cap initially convex small rounded elevation center maturity reaches diameter color uniformly brown reddish brown young specimens slightly paler margin edge cap surface dry dull develops age older specimens texture margins described condition surface cracked cracks intersect form network mark areas cap cuticle extends slightly edge cap curves downward partly covered remnants universal veil flesh center cap thick gradually thin margin cream colored pale yellow pale reddish brown light brown shades cuticle stem yellowish tubes underside cap slightly swollen slightly depressed area attachment stem fused stem attachment rarely tubes tooth tissue runs slightly length stem long pores formed tube ends angular round elongated near stem typically diameter color tubes slightly stem thick cylindrical narrow base measuring attached yellow solid ages stuffed filled cotton eventually completely hollow stem surface dull dry pale brown entirely covered tiny brown reddish brown small scales flesh stem cream colored pale reddish brown light brown upper base base light brown ring located stem margin cap whitish yellow ring tissue fragile short lived usually away older specimens odor mushroom described mildly taste mildly microscopic characteristics color spore print unknown spores somewhat shaped long lean fuse shaped pronounced depression surface formed spore attached spore bearing cells basidia typically measure weakly rough surfaces seen scanning electron spores meaning absorb stain melzer reagent basidia cylindrical narrowly club shaped hyaline translucent extensions attach spores pleurocystidia cystidia gill face shaped moderately frequent extend surface hymenium thin hyaline walls colored hymenium crystals cheilocystidia cystidia gill edge measure abundant cheilocystidia share characteristics cap cuticle thin type tissue ends hyphae reach length form cells short hyphae support inflated brownish spherical somewhat spherical stem terminal elements wide non thin walled cuticle stem smooth parallel hyphae cap surface arrangement short hyphae support elongated inflated elements scattered basidia flesh hyaline thin walled hyphae measuring wide organized parallel fashion hyphae associated central strand parallel hyphae hyphae sideways clamp connections absent hyphae similar species fruit bodies roughly similar species genus veil characteristic similar species area include described belgian mycologist based specimens collected identity species fully clarified insufficient collections differs larger cystidia cream colored flesh pale reddish brown light brown tones cap cuticle compared white yellow white differences ecology habitat distribution species found growing small groups forest dominated single canopy tree species tree provide food form edible seeds wide variety large mammals forms mycorrhizal relationships mutually beneficial relationship hyphae fungus grow roots plant enabling fungus receive moisture protection tree tree greater access soil nutrients thought contribute success dominant species allowing access nutrients unavailable forests encompass known species spread countries republic
Pulveroboletus bembae
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
3024_Agaricusbernardii
commonly called salt loving mushroom fungus family short mushroom thick stem usually diameter cap ranges found asia europe north_america new_zealand salt tolerant species grows salt marshes dunes coastal grassland fungus produces fruit bodies mushrooms convex flattened caps diameter atop thick stems long cap surface whitish buff develop scales age gills initially pink turning brown spores mature flesh turns reddish cut bruised mushroom somewhat resembles differs species reddish brown cap stem tissue nature ring stem odor edible mushroom stronger flavor similar store bought button mushrooms taxonomy species described french mycologist based collections france transferred synonyms include fungus genus level classification known certainty proposed classification placed section species similarities species section based structure veil tendencies developing red coloration molecular analysis shows belong section earlier analysis suggested closely related clade contains placed section demoted later provided molecular support decision addition species concept include species named original collector commonly known salt loving mushroom description fruit bodies caps range shape convex flattened reach diameter cap surface dry smooth white buff color develop brownish spots maturity age surface forms scales flesh thick firm reddish orange reddish brown cut reaction slow develop odor ranges mild gills free attachment stem packed close initially grayish pink pinkish turn reddish brown chocolate brown spores mature stem solid hollow firm measures long thick thick white partial veil covers gills immature mushroom eventually remains ring middle stem mushrooms odor inappropriate edible good compares taste closely related little slightly taste mushrooms produce dark brown spore print spores smooth broadly elliptical dimensions basidia spore bearing cells spored club shaped measuring cheilocystidia cystidia gill edge broadly club shaped cylindrical hyaline translucent measure similar species edible similar appearance distinguished double ring lack odor additionally stain reddish cut usually cap hungarian species named similarity distinguished smaller spores club shaped cheilocystidia measure considers species habitat distribution saprobic species mushrooms fruit singly scattered groups ground grow sandy soils habitats high salt concentration like ocean coasts salt marshes primarily maritime species fungus spread inland salt applied ice roads fruit bodies form underground mushrooms grow fairy rings especially czech study determined mushrooms strongly silver contaminated soil average concentration silver soil typically kilogram soil significantly elevated near industrial sites mines concentration silver caps reached levels mushroom tissue dry weight twice stems species found asia europe north_america including mexico new_zealand
Agaricus bernardii
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
3060_Amanitaaustralis
species fungus family found new_zealand occurs forest species described new_zealand mycologist publication described thought unique species years later reduced produces medium sized fruit bodies brown caps diameter covered gills underside cap white closely crowded free attachment stem stem long thick ring base mushroom confused endemic new_zealand species distinguished differences microscopic characteristics taxonomy classification described based specimens collected april new_zealand publication described collected day bay near wellington thought new species different previously described larger size spores austrian mycologist later transferred genus provide reason making new combination young proposed classification based largely spore structure excluded considering species examined material reduced explaining size shape reaction spores dimensions basidia presence clamp connections margin cells indicate easily fits concept taxon specimen lacks typical pronounced basal stipe remnants unknown condition taxon originally placed species section perceived similarity classified section species section stem bases suggests appropriate common straw calls far south specific epithet means southern description shape cap initially convex later developing central depression reaching wide cap margin splits rolls ragged appearance centre cap dark buff honey paler buff margin surface sticky young wet age remnants form conical densely center sparse low margin initially white white buff tips gills crowded closely free attachment stem wide white short gills extend fully cap edge stem truncated ends stem tall diameter center hollow abruptly base diameter surface stem level ring white covered ring white buff transverse bands base rim remnants buff colour ring white buff hanging freely later stem flesh cap white occasionally pale center cap flesh stem white spore print white spores typically spherical ellipsoid thin walled hyaline translucent meaning stain bluish black black melzer reagent basidia spored bases abundant spherical club shaped hyaline cells gill edges measuring cap cuticle wide consisting upper layer non lower layer remnants cap consist abundant spherical club shaped shaped cells measuring cells colour arranged chains perpendicular cap surface smaller paler tip moderately abundant hyphae wide clamp connections abundant hyphae similar species mushrooms lost colours faded resemble new_zealand species species distinguished reliably clamp connections base basidia unlike bears resemblance eastern north american east asian species abruptly stem base habitat distribution found north south islands new_zealand grows mycorrhizal association genus including silver beech hard beech mushroom usually grows rare occasions found growing groups
Amanita australis
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
3375_Amanitanothofagi
species fungus family endemic new_zealand species described mycologist fruit bodies dark brown caps diameter covered patches soft brown scales gills underneath cap crowded free attachment stem white tinged yellow age stem mushroom long thick ring spore print white individual spores spherical ellipsoid measuring mushroom confused new_zealand species distinguished certain characteristics mycorrhizal species grows association native new_zealand trees taxonomy classification species described new science new_zealand mycologist collected specimens mid-1950s nelson cape farewell published description mushroom journal second series articles describing mushroom flora country specific epithet refers genus southern species associated authority uses common southern beech suggests classified section genus considered better placed section occasionally abruptly stipe base sparse bands rim material description cap initially convex later flattened central depression radial grooves margin reaching colour variable ranging buff dark grey radial streaks brownish grey cap surface sticky young wet age remnants form small large irregularly shaped patches dull like gills crowded closely free attachment stem white cream coloured wide short gills extend fully cap edge stem somewhat truncated ends stem high thick slightly hollow base measuring diameter stem surface level ring white sparsely covered occasionally breaking transverse bands ring stem surface smooth occasionally breaks bands scales whitish buff grey stem base band rim buff remnants ring whitish buff grey hangs freely later sticking stem tearing edge cap flesh cap white stained mouse grey central occasionally grey line gills stem flesh white pale buff spore print white spores typically spherical broadly ellipsoid ellipsoid thin walled microscope spores appear hyaline translucent meaning turn bluish black black stained melzer reagent basidia spored base margin cells gills plentiful spherical club shaped swollen tip hyaline measure cap cuticle consists wide strongly upper layer dense non lower layer remnants cap abundant spherical club shaped cells hyphae wide pale colour arranged irregularly vertical orientation similar species mushrooms confused washed colour reliable method distinguish check presence clamp connections bases basidia present absent notes type collection dark grey specimen later collectors found specimens difficulty correctly identifying species paler specimens resemble led incorrectly believe species occurs new_zealand similar appearance spore size reaction lack clamp connections basidia distinguished largely basis colour brown yellowish grey brown fades pinkish buff gets older suggests resemblance number species chile lack brightly coloured fruit bodies share similar brownish rings indicate share ancestors habitat distribution fruit bodies grow scattered groups like mushrooms mycorrhizal grows close association genus including silver beech found north south islands new_zealand common country endemic species
Amanita nothofagi
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
4315_Ornatifilum
latin artificial form genus small branched external ornamentation applied age fungal taxa recognized early growth form background form genus erected edwards describe tubular fossils retrieved acid late originally intended form genus facilitate environmental reconstruction fossils display features classify kingdom level organisms comprise tubes diameter surface texture fossils compared late fossils retrieved beds gray genus similar fossils recovered scottish island years later similar known usa fossils assigned type species genus consists flattened resulting post burial pressure branching typically angles irregularly sized surfaces concentrated branching points found individuals group termed looking like pinch points tube slightly like twisted balloon sign visible spores found red algae fungi absence presence groups difficult image features species allow classification group surface ornamentation common feature found example fungi help classification specimens recovered common near shore environments abundant junior synonym complex appearance start surface covers surface uniformly takes array forms occasionally present branches shaped occasionally tubes larger branching typically occurs pairs main thread timeline
Ornatifilum
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
4429_Phallusimpudicus
known colloquially common widespread fungus recognizable foul odor shape mature feature giving rise names 17th century england common mushroom europe western north_america occurs habitats rich wood debris forests gardens appears summer late autumn fruiting structure tall white dark olive colored conical head known material contains spores transported insects attracted odor described resembling despite foul smell poisonous immature mushrooms consumed parts france germany taxonomy botanist called mushroom fungus general plants referred described bears original specific epithet derived latin description called witch egg immature whitish pinkish egg shaped typically outside thick whitish known covering olive colored gelatinous contains spores later attracts flies layer green layer head expanded fruit body inside white structure called stalk expanded hard structure like eggs fully grown rapidly day mature tall diameter topped conical cap high covered greenish brown older fungi eventually removed exposing bare yellowish pitted surface passing resemblance common mistaken rate growth measured hour growing fruit body able exert kpa pressure force sufficient push asphalt spores elliptical shape dimensions north_america distinguished similar spore dispersal dispersal spores different typical mushrooms spread spores air instead produce sticky spore mass tip sharp sweet odor attract flies insects chemicals include hydrogen trans compound found emitted wounds mature fruiting bodies considerable distance woods close quarters people find extremely flies land collect spore mass legs carry locations austrian study demonstrated blow flies species feed soon leaving fruit body deposit liquid contain dense suspension spores study showed beetles attracted fungus role spore dispersal tend feed tissue fruiting body possible ecological association fruiting bodies commonly zone metres entrances typically harbor regularly available supply mortality rate cubs high death likely occur fruiting large numbers attracts high population breed ensures rapid elimination removing potential source disease colony effect reduces distance fruiting body spores deposited ensuring continued production high distribution habitat common found europe north_america collected asia including china taiwan india costa_rica iceland southeast australia north_america common west mississippi_river common east fungus associated rotting wood commonly encountered deciduous woods fruits summer late autumn found woods grassy areas parks gardens form mycorrhizal associations certain trees uses edibility egg stage pieces inner layer cut knife eaten raw crisp attractive taste fungus enjoyed eaten france parts germany sold fresh similar species consumed china medicinal properties formation blood vein common cause death breast cancer patients patients disease typically maintained research study suggested extracts reduce risk condition reducing potential supportive nutrition medieval times cure love folk uses peasants bull fighting contests attempt stronger fed young thought potent culture writing life victorian cambridge granddaughter describes sport hunting native woods grows kind called vernacular latin bears justified fungus hunted scent aunt great invention armed basket pointed stick wearing special hunting gloves way round wood nostrils caught prey deadly fall victim basket end day sport catch brought burnt deepest secrecy drawing room fire door locked morals novel magic mountain der psychologist gives lecture spoken fungus famous classical antiquity form powers ascribed latin ending form reminiscent love odor death given like decaying corpse odor coming greenish carried spores bell shaped cap today thought
Phallus impudicus
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
4438_Collybiacookei
species fungus family species genus known europe asia north_america fungus produces fruit bodies usually grow remains mushrooms like species occasionally fruit bodies found rich decayed wood fungus produces small white mushrooms caps diameter supported thin stems originate yellowish brown mushroom difficult distinguish species effort examine usually buried substrate edibility mushroom determined taxonomy phylogeny species described scientific literature var italian mycologist publication reported series cultural studies having single nucleus species determine mating type attempts produce hybrids var species failed sexual indicated taxa separate species raised taxon specific status calling species called publication genus folded considered species variety publication molecular analysis based dna sequences confirmed related species form group comprise genus specific epithet honors british mycologist description caps young mushrooms roughly spherical soon convex flattened maturity reach cap margin rolled inward young matures cap color white cream gills broadly slightly color similar cap close whitish stem equal width usually straight curves long thick upper region stem surface covered appears white powder thin hairs near base stems originate yellowish brown long ranges shape roughly spherical shaped irregular surface pitted mushroom distinctive odor taste edibility unknown deposit spore color white spores smooth tear shaped hyaline translucent measure basidia spore bearing cells hymenium spored hyaline dimensions bases cystidia edges cheilocystidia faces pleurocystidia gills arrangement hyphae tissue varies regular interwoven cap cuticle type tissue hyphae arranged parallel surface formed hyphae roughly diameter clamp connections present hyphae hyphae yellow pigment walls appear cross section interwoven short hyphae resemble higher plants measure diameter similar species likely confused members similar appearance distinguishing typically requires stem base away moss debris stem embedded field distinguished dark brown somewhat resembles microscope provides definitive way distinguishing hyphae rounded elongated character apparent fresh dried material species produce mushroom grows fruit bodies distinct brown spores produced cap surface noted general similarity appearance north american species known parasitic larger cap spaced gills habitat distribution like members genus grows remains mushrooms species fruit bodies occasionally grow decayed wood rich fruit bodies grow scattered groups field study conducted near brass mill sweden revealed heavy metal contamination little effect appearance mushroom possibly substrate partially fruit bodies lower metal concentration underlying found europe asia japan north_america european distribution extends north species widely distributed north_america reported mexico time fungus partial mixed forest dominated conifers environments netherlands component communities saprobic fungi associated land road edge adjacent wall fence planted common oak supported growth mushroom host
Collybia cookei
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
4511_Mycenapurpureofusca
commonly known purple edge species fungus family described species found europe north_america grows decaying wood debris conifers including fruit bodies conical bell shaped purple caps set atop slender long mushroom named characteristic dark purple color gill edges field mushrooms usually distinguished similar species characteristics dark purple gill edges deep purple cap center consistency fungus contains investigated scientifically potential industrial textile printing processes taxonomy species described american mycologist type collection new_york moss covered trunk spruce transferred giving currently known moved genus described collection scandinavia var later placed synonym according described czechoslovakia classified species section monograph north american section group characterized having distinct red gills specific epithet combines latin words purple dark commonly known purple edge description cap conical bell shaped age reaches diameter cap margin usually bent initially cap surface initially covered tiny white hairs later smooth slightly moist slightly translucent outline gills underneath apparent color dark purple center fading pale margins older specimens gray flesh thin texture similar initially gray pale white age odor taste flesh distinctive narrow gills ascending attachment stipe narrowly somewhat closely spaced grayish face color dark grayish purple edges fringed tubular stipe measures long thick tough base covered white hairs overall color cap paler paler near edibility mushroom unknown spores broadly ellipsoid shape dimensions depending originated spored basidia spore bearing cells respectively abundant cheilocystidia gill edges measure tips broadly rounded filled contents cap tissue comprises differentiated cuticle distinct body clamp connections hyphae rare absent similar species field characteristics help distinguish similar species include dark purple gill edges deep purple cap center consistency similar gill edges colored brown cap orange orange brown cap stipe red juice injured grows lead litter oaks smith noted considerable species fungus allied species smaller spores cystidia similar bleeding usually grows clusters rotting wood original mentioned considered species closely related distinguished darker color non differs having abundant clamp connections narrow cheilocystidia habitat distribution fruit bodies grow singly clusters decaying wood conifers particularly spruce pine commonly found decaying pine european study fungus found growing logs state decay wood hard bark left wood decayed point soft north_america fungus recorded north_carolina tennessee new_york michigan montana idaho washington oregon california virginia canada found ontario smith noted collections michigan likely found old knots lying soil usually fruits singly tends grow clusters logs stumps europe recorded britain scotland czech_republic poland germany turkey fungus commonly found pine woods considered indicator species habitat type research investigated potential industrial textile printing processes difficult highly structured organic compounds pose major environmental threat fungus produces high levels widely industry ability break compounds efficiently breaks important frequently starting material production chinese group described characteristics publication isolated fruit bodies activities known broad spectrum low cells environmentally characteristics
Mycena purpureofusca
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
4557_Tylopilustabacinus
species fungus family characterized brown cap measuring diameter stem long thick characteristic microscopic feature distinctive substance hyphae surface cap species known eastern united_states florida north rhode_island west mississippi eastern mexico mycorrhizal species associates oak beech trees edibility mushroom unknown taxonomy species described american mycologist collected type specimens red clay bank ditch alabama transferred species newly described genus genus moved species singer considered species opinion contested examining type specimens species considered distinct conclusion later monograph singer defined varieties collected florida description caps fruit body initially rounded shape later broadly convex eventually flattened age reach dimensions wide color ranges yellowish brown brown tobacco brown cap surface dry somewhat velvet like texture larger specimens surface divided small areas cracks cap margin tubes underside cap comprising hymenium dark brown brown angular circular pores lighter color tubes number pores millimeter tubes long surface depressed stem cap flesh white typically buff pinkish buff cut stipe typically measures thick young matures equal width color roughly cap tends slightly darker upper portion covered net like patterns ridges odor mushroom described variously distinctive taste indistinct slightly bitter edibility mushroom unknown variety similar appearance bitter flesh variety lighter colored cap distinctive apex stem fruit bodies produce spore print ranging color pinkish brown reddish brown spores measure somewhat shaped elliptical spores smooth surface depressed area spore attached spore walls thin pale yellow cream green solution potassium pale yellow melzer reagent blue blue stain appear hyaline pale yellow cap cuticle interwoven cellular arrangement hyphae roughly equal length arranged surface terminal end cells diameter roughly equal width length substance feature uncommon hyphae tubes diameter clamp connections absent hyphae basidia spore bearing cells club shaped measure pleurocystidia cystidia found inner surface tubes lance shaped narrowly enlarged middle somewhat shaped cheilocystidia cystidia outer edges tubes absent cystidia stem form stem usually club shaped measure similar species similar form unlike spores hyaline mass dark yellowish brown hyaline viewed light microscope odor apparent fresh dried specimens habitat distribution forms associations oaks fruit bodies usually found scattered groups sandy soil oaks mixed oak pine woods july september united_states mushroom distributed florida north rhode_island west mississippi collected cloud forest var state mexico occurrence mushroom occasional fairly common varieties rare known original collection locations florida
Tylopilus tabacinus
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
4627_Mycenaarcangeliana
commonly known angel late season species fungus known number scientific names taxonomy somewhat disputed produces small mushrooms caps varying colour whitish darker grey brown stems olive fade age mushrooms mistaken similar mild taste strong smell edible species grows dead wood autumn months found europe taxonomy naming classification described species listed found article published describe synonymous given based variety var invalid phillips earlier considered var synonym lists synonym index lists var synonyms specific epithet honour collected species commonly known angel late season genus found section account cheilocystidia covered evenly spaced short cylindrical size occurrence wood separated members section account cap yellowish olive shades gills pinkish hints stems violet description mushrooms caps centimetres diameter conical shape younger mushrooms bell shaped broad older specimens oldest mushrooms caps completely flat varies whitish darker grey brown olive yellow furrows typically translucent surface paler colour cylindrical stem measures millimetres length width young mushrooms olive colour fades mushroom ages stem whitish colour base covered white hairs smooth silky texture ring crowded gills connected stem depth white colour turning pinkish mushroom ages gill edges somewhat toothed flesh mild taste strong smell cap white stem grey mushrooms edible microscopic characteristics mushrooms leave whitish spore print spores shaped like apple seeds meaning stain dark colour melzer reagent solution basidia spored measure large number hyaline cheilocystidia cystidia edge gills club shaped thin cell walls covered grain like pleurocystidia cystidia face gill similar appearance covered hyphae measuring wide long layer stem hyphae short cylindrical hairs hyphae clamp connections similar species somewhat similar common species found hardwood forests floor leaf needle litter grassland typically cap smell reminiscent known algeria similar cap colour yellow stem known netherlands lemon yellow cap stem gills species similar appearance sweet taste habitat distribution grows dead deciduous wood favouring beech ash grows small troops recorded frequently conifers japanese reports grassland probably commonly found late summer autumn months british isles commonly encountered south distribution fairly widespread europe common listed vulnerable fungi norway rarely found literature described predominantly west european species recorded scandinavia greenland italy described
Mycena arcangeliana
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
4685_Leucopaxillusgiganteus
commonly known giant giant giant funnel saprobic species fungus family common names imply fruit body mushroom large cap reaches white pale cream cap funnel shaped mature gills running length stem considered choice edible young species cosmopolitan distribution typically found growing groups rings grassy woodland contains number compounds displayed anti properties laboratory tests taxonomy species described english naturalist illustrated book coloured figures english fungi historical synonyms include var created genus contain species smooth spores set type species american mycologist transferred current genus recognized value maintaining distinction smooth spored species type species section commonly known giant giant giant funnel description cap large diameter thickness half radius younger specimens caps convex margin rolled downwards mushrooms matures cap eventually funnel shaped cap smooth white color develop brown circular cracks age cream colored gills narrow crowded close attachment running length stem age gills buff color stem white reddish brown fibers dimensions mature tall thick ring stem base stem typically dense white form mat flesh firm white mature specimens fragile difficult remove ground breaking microscopic characteristics viewed deposit spore print spores appear white viewed light microscope spores ellipsoid translucent hyaline smooth surface possess broadly rounded apex base spore dimensions like species spores meaning absorb stained melzer reagent extent stain variable spore bearing cells basidia narrowly club shaped attached spores hyphae species invariably clamp connections similar species somewhat resembles species darker coloring found commonly regions large resembles points development distinguished odor tan color cap gill attached stem slightly narrowly attached gills tends smaller cap diameter ranging broad suggested additional species young specimens confused species appear similar flesh breaks unlike flesh habitat distribution form fairy rings grassy areas like found produces fruiting bodies summer autumn saprobic species derives nutrients organic matter fungus cosmopolitan distribution occurs temperate zone northern hemisphere found north_america britain europe reports north_america common pacific_northwest rocky_mountains uses edibility source claims species choice edible young source warns possibility stomach suggests preparing specimens cutting boiling pieces water dishes large size specimen consumed individuals odor said similar fish meal taste smell mushroom alternately characterized mild pleasant truly species favorite food species fruit fly genus compounds contains compound named activity number bacteria humans earlier study showed activity tuberculosis shown promote cell death human cancer cells grown liquid culture shown produce activity
Leucopaxillus giganteus
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
5010_Cyathusstriatus
commonly known bird nest common saprobic bird nest fungus widespread distribution temperate regions world fungus resembles miniature bird nest numerous tiny eggs eggs actually lens shaped bodies contain spores distinguished bird nest fungi exterior inner walls frequently found growing dead wood open forests grows wood chip urban areas fruiting bodies encountered summer early winter color size species vary somewhat typically centimeter wide tall grey brown color common given splash cups alludes method spore dispersal sides cup angled falling drops water cup specific epithet derived latin meaning fine ridges grooves taxonomy described work transferred description nest usually height width size somewhat variable specimens found heights shape typically resembles inverted cone outer surface ranges color slightly brownish grayish buff deep brown texture hairs pointing downward inner surface shiny young specimens lid technically called thin membrane covers cup opening like rest surface hairs wear leaving thin white layer stretched lid cup matures expands membrane breaks falls exposing attached growing surface mass closely packed hyphae called maximum diameter typically incorporating small fragments growing surface structure structure wide rarely wide disc shaped appear angular pressure neighbouring dark gray covered thin membrane called attached complex known singular differentiated regions basal piece inner wall middle piece upper called purse connected lower surface inside purse middle piece thread interwoven hyphae called cord attached end end mass hyphae called dry wet capable long extension microscopic characteristics basidia spore bearing cells club shaped long typically hold spores attached directly surface short stalk spores measure long wide elliptical smooth hyaline end development spores separated basidia collapse cells lining inner walls spores expand size somewhat detached basidia habitat distribution saprobic fungus nutrition decaying organic material typically found growing clusters small twigs woody debris common shrubs features largely influence appearance equal likely found moist shallow depressions elevated areas widespread temperate areas world growing summer fall fungus recorded asia europe north_america central_america south_america new_zealand life cycle reproduce spores sexually typical taxa contain stages produced contain single nucleus spores dispersed suitable growing environment develop hyphae single nucleus cell compartment hyphae different mating compatibility groups fuse form process called period time appropriate environmental conditions fruiting bodies formed fruiting bodies produce containing basidia new spores young basidia contain pair sexually compatible fuse resulting fusion nucleus undergoes produce process found similar higher organisms spore dispersal cone shaped fruiting body makes use splash cup mechanism help disperse spores hits interior cup optimal angle velocity downward force water air force open releasing tightly wound cord attached end contacts nearby plant stem stick sticks cord stem stick powered force moving similar time eventually release spores eaten animals passing digestive tract compounds proven rich source chemical compounds reported produce substances compounds ring structure complex compounds collectively known years later research revealed substances compounds known activity fungi negative bacteria produces compounds called contains compounds acid acid acid acid compounds unknown prior isolation
Cyathus striatus
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
5013_Lobariapulmonaria
large consisting fungus green partner living relationship involving members kingdoms organisms commonly known names like tree lung lung moss oak lungs oak sensitive air pollution negatively affected habitat loss changes forestry practices population declined europe considered endangered lowland areas species history use recent research medicinal properties extracts description leaf like green pattern ridges depressions upper surface bright green moist conditions brownish dry species fine layers hairs lower surface outer protective layer surface roughly comparable green plant typically centimetres diameter individual centimetres wide long reproductive structures present surface minute diameter pockets present lower surface spots darker green surface like loosely attached surface grows contains internal structures known characteristic involving fungal relationship internal found ribs surface arise blue green algae genus surface growth structurally consist dense cells surrounded thin walled hyphae rest contains loose structure thick walled hyphae blue green fix atmospheric nitrogen enhancing nutrient availability green algae reproduction ability form propagation sexual age years sexual reproduction species produces small reddish brown discs known containing spores forcibly released air like based studies suggested spores use mechanism lifted spores grown synthetic growth medium containing like dispersal determined predominant mode reproduction method protruding dry regular wet dry cycles easily fragments develop new new site dispersal wind rain number steps required development including green cells fungal hyphae green cells steps lead increase internal pressure eventually breaks continued growth leads pushed upwards surface distribution habitat wide distribution europe asia north_america africa preferring damp habitats high rainfall especially coastal areas widely distributed common species north_america associated old growth forests presence abundance indicator forest age interior cedar zone eastern british_columbia found pasture woodlands usually grows bark broad trees oak beech maple grow rocks laboratory grown environmental factors thought affect distribution temperature moisture average humidity frequency wet dry cycles sunlight exposure levels air pollution attempts evaluate contribution factors growth difficult differences original environment collected greatly affect heat declining population considered rare threatened parts world especially lowland areas europe decline attributed industrial forestry air pollution particularly acid rain like containing blue green component particularly susceptible effects acid rain subsequent decrease reduces nitrogen chemical compounds known contain variety common acid acid acid acid acid acid acid compounds collectively known known involved defense grazing like feeding contains sugar addition total content alpha beta beta upper contains screen par radiation synthesis increases response greater solar shade adapted greenish grey air dry state sun exposed dark brown color adaptation helps protect known relatively high light levels known present uses medicinal shape somewhat resembles tissue inside lungs thought remedy lung diseases based doctrine signatures common english names derived association book general plants recommends valuable lack appetite india traditional medicine treat remedy blood british_columbia canada survey high region central southern italy revealed wounds hot water extract prepared species shown anti preventing activities extracts shown protective effect system rats possibly reducing stress reducing effects furthermore extracts potent activity reducing power probably presence compounds uses produce orange wool leather manufacture ingredient
Lobaria pulmonaria
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
5181_Mycenavitilis
commonly known snapping species mushroom family found europe north_america grows ground leaves damp places especially small pale gray whitish fruit bodies usually attached small sticks buried leaves distinguished long slender stems root ground cap reaches grayish white gills underside cap spaced attached stem contains compound potential use agriculture taxonomy naming described swedish mycologist assigned white bodied variant var described italy differs main species white fruit bodies differing measurements microscopic characters named variety meaning field differs type variety cap shorter thicker stem typical habitat meadows applied species authors bull species recognized distinct specific epithet derived latin word good tying binding mushroom common snapping handbook british fungi called description cap initially bell shaped maturity typically reaches dimensions young cap margin pressed stem cap expands bell shaped somewhat margin curves inward cap surface initially soon polished moist shiny dry cap margin slight grooves mark position gills underneath cap color grayish paler margins fading pale gray nearly white age occasionally mushroom cap strong brownish fresh moist mushrooms slightly sticky surface flesh thin grayish lacks distinctive odor taste gills attached tooth narrowly close narrow equal white grayish edges slightly eroded berkeley noted gills vary good deal colour dark stem long thick equal width tough stem color brown pink color usually straight curved base roots debris attached sticks smith noted optimal weather conditions robust forms found strict rigid appearance buried portion stem covered thick stiff whitish hairs surrounded thin layer causes touch color initially bluish black soon gray nearly color cap apex somewhat mushroom microscopic characteristics spores ellipsoid hyaline measure basidia spore bearing cells spored pleurocystidia cystidia gill face differentiated occasionally present near gill edge similar cheilocystidia cystidia gill edge cheilocystidia measure tapered end projections arising apex gill flesh brown tissue layer directly underneath hymenium narrow interwoven hyphae central portion composed long cylindrical moderately broad cells flesh cap fairly thick differentiated body stain brown habitat distribution fruit bodies found growing scattered groups debris hardwood mixed hardwood forests pacific_coast abundant red eastern north_america commonly found growing autumn months october november fungus widely distributed europe example britain germany italy norway poland portugal chemistry fruit bodies contain compound compounds produced fungi help secure resources giving advantage competing fungi investigated potential use lead compounds agricultural
Mycena vitilis
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
5222_Hygrocybeappalachianensis
commonly known cap fungus family found eastern united_states fruits singly groups clusters ground deciduous mixed forests species described collections originally classified related genus transferred proposed type species section fruit bodies cap bright red reddish orange convex somewhat funnel shaped caps diameter held cylindrical stipe long gills thick widely spaced color similar cap paler whitish yellow edge spores spore bearing cells different sizes fungus described new science monograph north american species collected type july cove mountains national park tennessee fungus recorded location fungal survey conducted years later transferred genus paper publication given instead original spelling variant spelling reference type locality appears specific epithet common cap color habit smith originally thought unknown large form study microscopic characteristics revealed distinct noted texture cap appears thin fibers covered small scales large spores suggested relationship type immature specimen description basidia accounted smaller forms basidia hymenium immature described pleurocystidia cystidia arising face gill smith described embedded hymenium smaller spore types produced fungus accounted original description present type colleagues reorganization family based molecular proposed type species new section genus species section include sticky caps center spores basidia sizes development club shaped appear stalk description convex caps diameter mushroom matures cap margins upward central depression cap funnel shaped color bright red red fades age cap margin whitish spaced gills initially age color cap paler gill edges whitish yellow cylindrical stipe measures long width length surface texture smooth slightly whitish base flesh mushroom lacks distinctive taste odor yellowish orange reddish color near cap cuticle colleagues monograph eastern north american mushrooms note mushroom reported edible mushrooms produce white spore print spores basidia larger spores smooth ellipsoid measure hyaline translucent club shaped measuring spored ratio length length usually clamp connections present hyphae tissues mushroom hyphae gills arranged parallel fashion colors mushrooms originate class red yellow derived specific found include group compounds called derived similar species species found north american cap confused bright red mushroom smaller fruit bodies slender stipe smaller spores measuring found europe northeastern north_america flesh sweet odor reminiscent honey smell weak noticeable tissue drying scarlet cap initially narrow yellow orange margin widespread common scarlet reliably distinguished smaller spores measuring colors similar addition smaller spores fruit bodies smaller caps measuring diameter typically found fruiting habitat distribution fruit bodies grow singly groups clusters ground like species fungus believed meaning nutrients breaking organic matter fruits deciduous mixed forest typically appearing months july december range covers region extending states ohio west_virginia south south_carolina tennessee occurrence occasional locally common cited literature syracuse new_york isbn lodge smith young molecular phylogeny morphology pigment chemistry ecology
Hygrocybe appalachianensis
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
5395_Bridgeoporus
fungal genus family genus contains single species described science commonly known noble fungus produces large fruit bodies found weigh kilograms upper surface fruit body texture supports growth algae plants species found pacific_northwest region north_america grows large diameter specimens noble fir pacific silver fir western causes brown tree hosts genetic analysis shows fungus prevalent fruit body distribution indicates taxonomy named originally described species fungus discovered oregon brothers ali called species referring collectors surface texture collections oregon washington subsequent years large specimen collected washington weighed pounds measured inches inches learned fungus visiting kept large fruit bodies previously collected mount national park fruit body served type collection species genus cause white host trees placed fungus genus despite knowing definitively type caused considered closely related specialist transferred concept genus narrowed new genus accommodate species order particular genus features true cystidia arising supportive hyphae underlying hymenium sterile structures arising deep protruding hymenium phylogenetic analyses mitochondrial small sequences suggests belongs clade closely related genera clade includes wood decaying species previously classified variously families description perennial fruit bodies measure species designated largest fungus book world records fruit body shapes associated fungus depending largely location fruiting host tree shaped shelf like located sides hosts short topped tapering surfaces occur main roots host centrally conical found tops stumps cap surface young fruit bodies covered dense mat white fibers millimeters long age color stuck tips surface typically brown darker appear green associations algae species plants grow upper surface texture fruit body tough fresh hard dry pores underside fruit body round approximately tubes comprising pores successive year growth thick layer sterile tissue layers mature tube layers long characterized hyphae originating closely hyphae upper surface fruit body spore bearing cells basidia size pear shaped spored roughly hyaline smooth thin walls habitat distribution fruit bodies called found singly overlapping layers old trees diameter breast height noble fir rarely pacific silver fir western recorded growing tree species found habitats include western western common shrubs sites include alaska use molecular genetic techniques demonstrated fungus lives douglas fir western western fruit bodies seen hosts fungus found washington oregon washington northern california specimens found elevations feet fungus feeds dead living wood parasitic fruit bodies occur fallen logs forms dead wood lacking roots connection root system found growing living roots tree living died years host tree uprooted fallen tree conservation threats include known unknown habitats logging fire disturbances forestry practices lead loss large diameter trees large diameter stumps managed forests mature tree hosts listed endangered species making fungi listed endangered private public agency united_states sole fungus category survey management guidelines fungi northwest forest plan meaning pre disturbance surveys site management needed developing areas known harbor fungus known sites fungus extensive surveying pacific_northwest increased number sites observed fungus abundant fruit body appearance indicates genetic markers detect fungus hosts researchers found present low moderate levels widespread forest stands containing single visible fruit body detected trees sizes species previously thought harbor fungus require decades growth host fruit body production initiated fungus grown despite attempts
Bridgeoporus
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
5490_Amanitaexitialis
known destroying angel mushroom large genus distributed eastern asia probably india deadly poisonous member section related death cap fruit bodies mushrooms white small medium sized caps diameter somewhat ring firm unlike mushrooms typically spored basidia spore bearing cells basidia entirely spored people fatally poisoned china consuming mushroom fatally poisoned incident molecular analysis shows species close phylogenetic relationship toxic white var taxonomy classification phylogeny discovered species specimens white typically referred realized collections referred european species actually comprised taxa new science region specimen located colleagues performed phylogenetic analysis based sequences white bodied toxic species results support clade containing lethal species white fruit bodies spored basidia similar north american species closer phylogenetic relationship var spored white lethal species china specific epithet derives latin word destructive refers poisonous nature mushroom classified section genus species section share following characteristics spores strongly elongated shape flesh short gills reach edge cap abruptly cut formed sac like species contain description cap diameter initially egg shaped convex age slightly depressed center cap surface smooth white cream colored center margin cap edge non non partial veil remnants hanging cap margin flesh white gills free attachment stem white whitish crowded closely height long tapering plentiful arranged tiers stem roughly cylindrical slightly tapering upward apex slightly expanded surface white whitish smooth small scales base stem roughly spherical wide distinct edge thin free limb height surfaces white ring near stem thin white persistent torn stem expansion cap tissues fruit body turn yellow drop potassium applied spores spherical nearly rarely broadly ellipsoid measure hyaline translucent absorbing stained melzer reagent thin walled smooth small spore bearing cells basidia club shaped spored rarely spored slender projections attach spores long similar species similar species originally described united_states comparison differs lower placement ring stem smaller spores typically different structure american specimens abundant inflated cells white asian species var resemble spored habitat distribution fruit bodies grow groups ground coniferous forests known type locality survey indian species authors mention collections identified locations indian provinces explain material collected identified spored basidia description matches field observations suggest mushroom associates plant deciduous tree found southern provinces china mushroom abundant warm spring rains march april seen july content distribution main alpha beta tissues cap stipe determined high performance liquid cap highest content total reaching dry weight dried tissue content stem dry weight lowest content total dry weight content alpha beta especially alpha cap stem higher content especially gradually higher cap stem study reported presence additional chinese study concluded species highest mortality rate toxic mushrooms china estimated grams fresh mushrooms contains sufficient cause death kilogram adult march people consumed mushroom survived people died southern provinces china consuming mushroom toxic species widely biological research chemical agents essential protein synthesis toxic obtained fruit bodies collected natural habitats consequently expensive success reported directly grown liquid culture concentration fruiting bodies authors suggest possible increase production growth conditions compounds fruit bodies contain unique coupled acid derivative named discovery identification chemical report naturally occurring acid derivative nitrogen nitrogen carbon carbon nitrogen bond new compound determined toxic shrimp test activity variety human cancer cell lines compounds isolated fungus include found mushrooms
Amanita exitialis
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
5556_Geastrumpectinatum
species mushroom belonging family fungi young specimens spherical fruit body development involves outer layer tissue splitting open like star pointed rays eventually bend point downward revealing small broad spore sac spore sac supported small stalk distinct conical opening spore sac long commonly known reference shape spore sac prominent protruding mass spores surrounding cells sac dark brown mature specimens spores spherical measuring diameter surfaces uncommon cosmopolitan distribution collected locations europe asia africa grows ground open woods like crystals calcium found thought involved fruit body maturation taxonomy classification naming christian published description moses described species originally named based specimens sent obtained japanese mycologist considered identical publication mycologist reported comparing original specimen collected fresh samples thought distinct species named english naturalist respectively concluded specimens synonymous original specimen designated classification placed species subgenus section type group species group characterized surrounded groove concept placed section encompassing species layer covers entire includes species specific epithet derived latin like common names include called shell natural arrangement british plants description immature specimens diameter roughly spherical begin development submerged ground gradually push ground maturation state outer surface covered forms soft coat holds soil debris outer surface young fruit bodies rounded like members genus fruit body wall maturity outer layer splits open star shaped manner rays support spore sac contained inner wall expanded specimens broad tall rays bend simultaneously spore sac ground known condition position spore sac air currents aiding spore dispersal surface rays crack reveal lighter colored areas especially edges developed layer rays typically bound fragments earth forest tough comprising spore sac purple brown color tall wide supported small stalk long wide swelling ring shaped swelling remnants tissue called layer fresh layer whitish color thick brown dark brown splitting covered fine white powder presence characteristic noted somewhat variable spore sac opened single atop conical tissue resembles teeth specific epithet named characteristic long comprises distinct ridges mass spores surrounding cells sac dark brown mature specimens internally contains structure called narrowly conical shape whitish pale brown extends halfway distinguishable odor taste like mushrooms interest microscopic characteristics spores brown roughly spherical shape transparent hyaline diameter lengths included spore bearing cells basidia spored cystidia specialized sterile cells occur surface mushrooms absent mass thread like sterile fibers dispersed spores light brown diameter tapered thick walled narrow interior smooth slightly similar species mistaken similar smaller species species lacks vertical basal portions collar stem similar species shorter stem missing ridges base spore sac color spore sac usually brown contrast gray blue white powder surface spore sac unlike consistently lacks ring base furthermore contrast spores yellow contain oil drops readily microscope smaller fruit bodies distinct collar like distribution habitat species reported grow solitary groups sandy soil rich soil mixed coniferous forests beneath hawaii usually found growing coastal species noted occur late summer autumn britain europe fruit bodies dry persist time cosmopolitan distribution reported australia new_zealand africa south_africa central_america costa_rica japan south_america brazil europe reported belgium ireland germany netherlands norway sweden middle_east recorded israel turkey north_america known united_states including hawaii canada mexico documenting rare endangered species considered threatened species poland north american sources gives frequency appearance rare monograph considers common mushrooms northern europe calcium crystals calcium common compound found fungi including presence calcium crystals apparent whitish powder surface spore sac verified scanning electron calcium crystals occur form known study related species shown crystals responsible characteristic opening outer layers formation calcium crystals stretches layers outer walls pushing apart inner outer layers cited literature morphology ecology special emphasis oslo norway isbn
Geastrum pectinatum
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
5745_Psilocybetampanensis
rare psychedelic mushroom family originally collected wild sandy meadow near tampa florida fungus reported florida later collected mississippi original florida specimen descendants remain wide circulation fruit bodies mushrooms produced fungus yellowish brown color convex caps diameter atop thin stem long forms like known sold nickname philosopher stones fruit bodies consumed recreational purposes nature produced fungus form protection natural disasters taxonomy species described scientifically mexican mycologist publication according boring taxonomic conference near tampa florida mushroom hunting found single specimen growing sand recognize later specimen produced pure culture remains widely distributed today type specimen kept mexico classified section grouping related species characterized primarily having spores lengths greater description cap ranges shape convex slight expanding age flattened slight central depression reaches surface smooth brown straw brown buff yellowish grey dry slight bluish tones margin somewhat sticky wet gills broadly attached stem slightly gill gill fused stem brown dark purple brown color lighter edges stem long thick equal width slightly enlarged near base near stem partial veil like similar partial veil species soon disappears flesh whitish yellowish blue injured taste odor slightly similar ground flour spore print purple brown viewed microscope spores somewhat face view roughly elliptical view dimensions spores appear brownish yellow mounted solution potassium thick smooth wall distinct short basidia spore bearing cells spored hyaline translucent measure cheilocystidia cystidia gill face measure shaped thin thick irregular branches pleurocystidia cystidia gill face clamp connections present hyphae similar species considers intermediate form like fruit body shape longer basidia measuring known mexico guatemala found usa venezuela somewhat similar habit small medium sized mushrooms convex cap spores measuring cheilocystidia habitat distribution decades discovery known type locality southeast florida reported finding meadow sandy soil deciduous forest mississippi habitat similar type location habitat preferences known certainty like species saprobic like grassland species form hardened mass resistant adverse environmental conditions normal like form gives fungus protection natural disasters species known produce include produced species grown culture recreational use contains psychedelic compounds consumed recreational purposes species found popular mushrooms confiscated german authorities report content confiscated samples ranged according mycologist dried fruit bodies contain terms considers mushroom moderately highly active compounds present analysis levels obtained ranged dry weight dependent composition growth medium sold nickname philosopher stones described resembling having somewhat bitter taste similar strains existing commercial cultivation kits sold originally drug magazines derived original fruit body found florida methods originally developed later extended 1980s substrate grass straw prepared way weeks develop granted patent method producing legal status scheduled drugs countries mushrooms containing prohibited extension united_states federal law passed components restricted schedule category decades following european countries remained relatively tolerant mushroom use possession 2000s decade response increases prevalence availability european countries banned possession sale psychedelic mushrooms netherlands country enact laws include containing law containing fungal compounds available commercially netherlands parallel legal developments asia mushrooms specifically prohibited law japan
Psilocybe tampanensis
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
5825_Gyromitracaroliniana
known commonly false big red fungus genus group fungi found hardwood forests southeastern united_states fruits early spring soon collected eaten suggestion contain toxic compound like poisonous relative false reason usually recommended consumption fruit body appears ground woodland grow massive sizes heavily cap red brown color nearly spherical roughly elliptical shape typically measures tall wide stipe massive thick white felt like surface flesh densely packed cap convoluted form internal taxonomy species originally named french botanist later sanctioned transferred type species subgenus genus grouping comprises species maturity network ridges surface multiple blunt spines originate spores species subgenus include central european species believed spore sufficiently unique worthy designation separate genus described contain disagreed later placing review genus authors original species description ambiguous leaving room interpretation suggest reports species occurring europe referred point mycologist considered description advocated abandonment specific epithet early 1970s taxon selected based specimens collected virginia specific epithet refers carolinas collected scientifically common names include brown false false big red particularly missouri arkansas river red description cap roughly spherical elliptical features folded surface somewhat resembles surface brain areas symmetrical pits ribs arranged vertically cap margin close stipe color reddish reddish brown darker specimens reverse whitish fruit bodies typically grow larger reported specimen grown height usual height range underside whitish readily visible stipe short stout typically long wide larger usually base pure white young felt like surface age handling upper portion stipe usually branched branches hidden cap whitish flesh forms chambers densely packed stipe cap forming branches points attachment spores narrowly elliptical hyaline translucent sharply pointed tip measuring spores usually large oil smaller ones initially smooth spore surface coarse developing small use scanning electron revealed short spore originate extensions spore bearing cells wide guides indicate species edible suitable preparation boiling generally recommended consumption risk confusion toxic species contain compound boiled water body compound readily toxic compound rocket similar species similar appearance overlapping geographical range distinctly lacks ribs cross ribs consequently usually found exposed contrast lacks tightly attached cap hide block like square appearance yellowish brown reddish brown cap surface fewer european species resembles north american common widespread loosely irregularly shaped cap shorter spores measuring habitat distribution fungus fruits singly loose groups ground hardwood trees rich common habitats include near stumps dead wood particularly oak river bottoms southern states appear early march typically fruits april species indicator signalling start season species officially considered saprobic exhibit mycorrhizal tendencies integrate ecological lifestyles life cycle range includes oklahoma carolinas north great lakes reported fungus austria claimed previously young forms recent revision disputes claims saying reports europe confusion fruit bodies develop slowly specimens left late season grow pounds cited literature systematic revision occurrence northern northwestern north_america
Gyromitra caroliniana
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
5882_Lactariussubflammeus
commonly known orange milk cap species fungus family found western north_america late summer fall especially common pacific_northwest grows ground near conifers like pine spruce brightly colored fruit bodies sticky scarlet caps young soon fade brilliant orange stem typically longer width cap bright orange gills whitish mushroom whitish latex cut injured taxonomy species described monograph north american species genus based specimens collected oregon prior description species frequently confused literature specific epithet means flame color classified section subgenus species subgenus small medium sized fragile fruit bodies commonly known orange milk cap description cap wide convex eventually depressed center margin cap curved inward arched short translucent grooves maturity cap surface sticky smooth scarlet young orange yellowish orange older attachment gills stem attached running length stem gills moderately broad close visible spaces gills whitish colored similar cap paler stem long thick thicker near base smooth stem surface moist dry depending moisture environment hollow fragile colored like cap flesh thin fragile pale pinkish buff dull buff mushroom odor distinctive taste slowly latex white change color continued exposure air stain tissues tastes spore print white edibility fruit bodies unknown consumption recommended microscopic characteristics spores ellipsoid shape surfaces short ridges form network raised net like ridges surface ridges high spores hyaline translucent absorb stained melzer reagent basidia spore bearing cells spored measure cap cuticle modified meaning hyphae embedded gelatinous layer similar species var similar appearance buff cap stem flesh tastes slightly bitter slowly turning white latex tastes mild somewhat buff colored spore print var distinguished brownish orange grayish orange stem mild latex white latex slowly changes color yellow similar overall coloring white latex changes yellow species sticky orange brown colored cap mild taste abundant latex specific epithet suggests like dry ecology habitat distribution like species genus mycorrhizal forming associations trees fungus plant forms structures called specialized hyphae surface root hyphae extend soil outer cells root fruit bodies grow scattered grouped conifers mixed hardwood forests near pine spruce august december fungus widely distributed pacific_northwest common forests habitat type location coastal sand dunes pine states fungus collected include washington idaho oregon california colorado mushroom range extends north canada found near victoria british_columbia coastal forests dominated
Lactarius subflammeus
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
6039_Thelephorapalmata
commonly known false coral species fungus family fruit bodies coral like branches narrow base widening like fan splitting numerous flattened wedge like tips whitish young fungus matures common names fungus refers odor likened widely distributed uncommon species found asia australia europe north_america south_america fruits ground coniferous mixed forest taxonomy species described italian naturalist transferred genus species synonyms resulting generic transfers taxonomic history including christian historical synonyms published christian published species use illegitimate species known despite coral like appearance closely related fungi distinctly like appearance specific epithet derived latin means having shape hand known common names false coral called branch ear work description fruit body coral like repeatedly branched central stalk reaching dimensions tall branches fruit body end fan shaped tips frequently fringed branches fruit body initially whitish color gradually turn gray brown maturity tips remain whitish paler lower parts flesh tough hymenium fertile spore bearing tissue occurs surfaces fruit body odor fruit body unpleasant resembling old water cheese called candidate fungus forest unpleasant odor drying fruit bodies edible deposit spores purple brown brown viewed microscopic spores appear purple angular fine spines measuring long overall dimensions spores contain oil drops basidia spore bearing cells measure thick long flesh deep blue drop potassium solution applied fungus contains pigment acid somewhat similar appearance distinguished branches upward branch tips flattened instead like lack odor north american species smaller spores variable color darker species distinguished non flesh texture branch tips habitat distribution species forming associations conifers fruit bodies grow singly scattered groups ground coniferous mixed forest grassy fields preference noted moist ground locations woodland paths uncommon species fruit bodies difficult blend surroundings species found asia including china iran japan vietnam europe north_america south_america brazil colombia recorded australia fiji fruit bodies consumed species uses fruit bodies mushroom depending colors ranging brown dark grayish green greenish brown obtained process light brown color produced
Thelephora palmata
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
6125_Helvellaacetabulum
species fungus family order relatively large cup shaped fungus characterized tan fruit body prominent branching ribs resembling leaf reason commonly known leaf names include cup brown cup fruit bodies reaches dimensions tall found asia europe north_america grows sandy soils coniferous deciduous trees considered edible fungus recommended consumption cooked thoroughly contains taxonomy fungus named species given current french mycologist genera species transferred include resulting transfers synonyms additional synonyms include specific epithet means little cup latin word small vessel storing common names include leaf cup stalk cup brown cup description deeply cup shaped fruit body technically diameter deep inner spore bearing surface hymenium brown smooth slightly exterior surface cream colored covered minute hairs ribs start cream colored stem extend edge fruit body stem typically tall thick odor taste mushroom distinctive spores smooth elliptical translucent hyaline contain single central oil dimensions spore bearing cells meaning lid releases spores tips stained melzer reagent club shaped pale brown color tips thick edibility fruit bodies listed unknown consumption fungus recommended similar species family contain heat sensitive broken cooking similar species roughly similar form appearance species extend margin ribs extend halfway sides fruit body color cup pale dark gray cream fruit bodies resemble species distinguished grayish grayish brown hymenium like ribs extend outside fruit body intermediate forms species making difficult distinguish similar lighter colored hymenium robust stem margin fruit body bent stem maturity contrast edge fruit body bent stem stem indistinct prominent robust distribution habitat fungus widespread north_america europe north_america distribution extends north alberta canada mexico collected state mexico found israel jordan turkey iran china japan fruit bodies grows solitary scattered soil coniferous deciduous woods typically spring summer preference growing association coast live oak noted populations
Helvella acetabulum
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
6250_Sarcosphaera
fungal genus family genus containing single species commonly known pink crown violet crown cup violet star cup whitish grayish cup fungus distinguished manner cup splits downward commonly found mountains coniferous woods forest floor appears snow late spring early summer fungus widespread collected europe israel asian turkey north_africa north_america europe considered threatened species countries taxa described species introduction genus lack modern descriptions transferred related genus considered synonymous fruit body typically found partially buried soil initially like hollow ball mistaken unlike splits open downwards form cup pointed rays reaching diameter brown inside surface whitish outside usually soil characteristic microscopic features include tips stain blue tip smooth blunt ended ellipsoid spores large oil thought good edible recommended consumption reports causing stomach instance death fruit bodies known toxic soil taxonomy classification phylogeny genus described accommodate species known originally named dutch scientist underwent changes assigned current greek genus means flesh ball latin specific epithet refers crown like form open fruit body species commonly known names including crown fungus pink crown violet crown cup violet star cup taxa named belonging genus years lack modern descriptions reported original collections example renamed based originally described species collected michigan originally described considered distinct basis smaller spore size described taxa reduced transferred genera originally later transferred considered publication correct originally transferred considered synonyms originally originally transferred 10th edition dictionary fungi considers confirmed valid described genus based single collection oregon type species thought classified defunct order fruit body subterranean growth habit later noted mycologist strongly resemble thirty years later revisited original collection site eastern oregon found fresh specimens closely matched original description specimens opened similar suggesting original specimens simply emerged opened habitat factors microscopic examination preserved type material revealed species called considered generic synonym classified family order phylogenetic analysis dna sequences suggests forms clade genera taxa sister group family species families distinct taxa positive reaction wall recent phylogenetic analysis combining data derived genes large beta shown closely related genus earlier results sequences description partly fruiting underground emerges ground whitish cream colored hollow ball young specimens covered entirely easily removed thin protective membrane matures splits open expose inner spore bearing layer hymenium cup diameter roughly spherical initially breaking series projections fruit body shape crown outer surface cup white inner surface gray age color fade brownish color flesh white thick fragile specimens short stalk spores hyaline translucent smooth ellipsoid ends dimensions usually contain large oil drops sterile cells interspersed spore producing cells wide tip branched divide cells compartments cylindrical measure tips stain blue melzer reagent finely cylindrical slightly swollen tips base similar species immature fruit bodies mistaken distinguished hollow interior mature specimens somewhat resemble yellowish brown species purple coloration classified genus exterior surface colored brown dark brown young cup shaped pinkish colored hymenium smaller cup shaped cup fungus resembles form subterranean growth habit surface hymenium cream colored outer surface covered brown hairs included potential indistinguishable edibility distinctive taste odor source says gets older odor reminiscent older literature describes good edible species modern literature recommended consumption gives individuals discomfort similar poisoning symptoms caused number attributed species reported europe including fatal poisoning area following warning issued eat raw fruit bodies edible cooking rarely collected mushroom commercial value chemical composition fruit bodies collected turkey analyzed dried fruit bodies determined contain following components protein fat ash including non fresh fruit bodies moisture content mushrooms good source element shown study present concentration dry weight ecology habitat distribution historically assumed saprobic acquiring nutrients breaking decaying organic matter fungus found trees known form locally abundant occurs year year location indicative mycorrhizal lifestyle results study fungi suggest species generally include fungi previously thought fruit bodies found singly scattered broad leaf woods favoring beech frequently conifers preference soils noted grow acidic bedrock initial development subterranean young fruit bodies easy usually covered dirt forest common mountainous locations occur frequently spring near melting snow fungus distributed european countries north_africa north_america british_columbia eastward michigan new_york south veracruz mexico collected israel asian turkey europe fungus red listed countries considered threatened species short listed inclusion fungi threats species include loss degradation habitats soil disturbance fruit bodies toxic heavy metal soil form compound acid toxic relatively dangerous concentrations dry weight reached reported publication mature specimen collected near town czech_republic found content dry weight highest concentration reported mushroom typically content mycorrhizal mushrooms collected areas lower turkish study wild edible mushroom species collected areas known highest concentration dry weight concentration tested mushrooms ranged cited books encyclopedia fungi britain europe london isbn cannon dictionary fungi 10th isbn
Sarcosphaera
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
6410_Spongiformathailandica
species fungus family genus like species described found central thailand grows soil old growth forests fruit body strong odor coal tar similar consists numerous internal lined spore producing tissue phylogenetic analysis suggests species closely related genera taxonomy phylogeny species described scientifically based specimens collected july central thailand roughly years later location prior species mentioned thai publication unidentified species phylogenetic analysis dna sequences shows sister sharing common ancestor genus closely related genus genera members family recognized level genus refers like nature fruit body specific epithet denotes country species found description fruit body relatively large diameter tall pale brownish gray brown reddish brown like water assume original shape surface irregular relatively large diameter lined fertile spore producing tissue mushrooms stem small internal structure base fruit body resembling column extending fruit body dimensions tall diameter apex base attached fine white fruit bodies strong odor coal tar burnt rubber likened mushroom tissue turns purple drop potassium applied mass spores appear brown reddish brown color viewed microscope shaped typically measure basidia spore bearing cells cylindrical roughly club shaped spored dimensions straight slender extensions attach spores long cystidia large sterile cells hymenium cylindrical roughly club shaped thin walled measure meaning absorb stained melzer reagent cystidia plentiful edges occasional basidia interwoven branched hyphae arranged roughly parallel fashion thin walled cylindrical hyphae inflated gelatinous hyaline translucent tissue layer immediately hymenium inflated hyphae hyaline thin walled non gelatinous measuring fruit bodies resemble species found australia growing association fruit bodies grow underground lack strong odor stain purple potassium longer spores typically habitat distribution found growing ground old growth forest province thailand elevation meters fungus thought grow mycorrhizal association
Spongiforma thailandica
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
6533_Mycenamaculata
commonly known reddish spotted species fungus family fruit bodies mushrooms bell shaped convex caps initially dark brown fade brownish gray young reaching typically somewhat reddish brown spots age cut bruised whitish pale gray gills spotted reddish brown mature stem long covered whitish hairs base develop reddish properties saprobic fungus found europe north_america grows groups clusters rotting wood conifers edibility fungus unknown species known named stain reddish occasionally appear making virtually indistinguishable taxonomy naming species described scientifically german mycologist australian mycologist usage considered illegitimate species described renamed tom specific epithet derived latin word spotted mushroom commonly known reddish spotted description cap varies shape broadly convex initially soon expanding bell shaped broadly convex maturity expanded cap diameter typically usually distinct abruptly convex individuals broad low cap margin closely approaches stem young curves upward age cap surface smooth touch young partially translucent outlines gills underneath cap seen nearly center fading somewhat radial gill grooves deepening age initially dirty brown nearly black paler dirty brown brownish gray age usually reddish brown spots flesh somewhat thick abruptly thinner area margin firm dark pale gray changing slowly dirty reddish brown cut bruised distinguishable odor taste ranging mild slightly like flour gills later toothed somewhat gills narrow moderately broad whitish pale gray color soon reddish spots gills separate slightly cap remain attached form collar gill close gills reaching stem additionally tiers short gills extend fully cap margin stem stem usually long thick occasionally longer long structure resembling plant root root substrate stem densely covered sharp stiff white hairs lower portion smooth twisted nearly equal width hollow portion stem remainder color paler cap stem base stained reddish brown entire lower portion turns dirty wine red edibility mushroom unknown microscopic characteristics spores ellipsoid meaning turn bluish black black stained melzer reagent measure basidia spore bearing cells hymenium spored cheilocystidia cystidia gill edge embedded hymenium measuring irregular form short projections upper irregular branched finger like walls elongated apex pleurocystidia cystidia gill face gill tissue hyaline brown stained cap tissue thin region directly hyphae slightly enlarged cells remainder yellowish slightly brown property reported fruit bodies similar species absence characteristic reddish particularly young specimens indistinguishable field tends grow groups wood species larger spores ranging reddish distinguished slightly larger spores typically white develop lower stem common eastern north_america prefers grows decaying hardwood grows clusters wood differentiated cap margin stem reddish juice cut broken preference growing cap gills purple edges usually grows pine species known italy switzerland gills reach stem usually smooth hyphae layer stem smooth cystidia distribution habitat fruit bodies grow groups wood debris coniferous deciduous trees fungus found north_america europe germany norway north american distribution ranges north quebec canada south mexico specialist monograph genus called abundant wood pacific_northwest recorded new species turkey district
Mycena maculata
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
6710_Lactifluuspiperatus
synonym commonly known milk cap semi edible fungus genus despite edible recommended poor taste dried fruiting body white mushroom funnel shaped mature exceptionally crowded gills whitish milk cut widely distributed europe eastern north_america accidentally introduced australia mycorrhizal forms relationship species deciduous tree including beech fruiting bodies found forest floor deciduous woodland taxonomy species species named officially described volume specific epithet latin meaning years naturalist considered author description recent revision international code botanical nomenclature changed rules starting date primary work names fungi previously starting date set january date works father swedish naturalist names considered valid far date publication seminal work original type species genus finding actually represented genus species type genus type species split contains mainly tropical milk caps species north temperate zone phylogenetic research showed considered variety distinct species europe furthermore existence worldwide overlap continents shown group suggesting populations north_america actually distinct species commonly known milk cap pepper milk mushroom white milk cap similar names similarly german known pepper milk cap description cap varies convex widely funnel shaped center cap white colour glossy surface cracked dry stipe white colour smooth long thick cylindrical tapering base thick layer firm white flesh gills particularly crowded narrow sharing white stem age species abundant milk latex white olive green white spore print spores spores measure tiny larger thick stipe cap crowded gills tall similar colour shape blue green tinged gills milk similar differentiated crowded gills cap margin milk close differentiated milk greenish colour distribution habitat wide sense including probably species found europe black sea region northeastern turkey eastern central north_america east minnesota accidentally introduced found introduced native trees found floor deciduous woodland particularly beech found summer autumn early winter relatively common common similar species found scattered groups found growing edibility despite described poisonous generally considered edible recommended unpleasant taste difficult digest eaten raw dried eaten fresh taste recommend butter bacon pie ways prepare milk hot taste removed boiled mushroom highly regarded russia picked dry seasons edible species available mushroom popular finland repeatedly water time store salt water served eaten fresh raw mushroom known cause reaction lips tongue hour close reported poisonous speculated caused extremely strong taste presence actual forms unusual highly regarded dish north_america species mushroom parasite orange red crust forms surface mushroom taste delicious parasite host tissues common source food red uses presence applied aid growth species plants including beech oak 19th century folk cure tuberculosis effect recent times found agent latex viral
Lactifluus piperatus
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
6750_Pilophorusacicularis
commonly known nail devil species family crust like like body parts starts crust rock surface develops tall thick rounded black tips erect curved appear grows directly rocks dense clusters found west coast north_america alaska eastern addition green algae contains help contribute soil fertility supplying fixed nitrogen originally described transferred genus history taxonomy phylogeny species described swedish botanist father taxon transferred different genera decades resulting synonyms including son transferred species newly created genus published combination later analysis suggested combination published correct citation species genus recently considered member family authors analysis small dna sequences showed closely related specific epithet derived latin meaning needle like commonly known devil common genus nail description body contains fungus algae primary spread like crust surface substrate light green young gray age dry upright stalk like extensions tissue range high thick grow dense clusters branches curved appear frequently erect like tall specimens highly branched upper causing bear resemblance morphology uncommon internally solid young hollow age composed long thin highly hyphae narrow wide lower older internally layer continuous contrasting species tissue types including layer occurs form absent parts surface like structures resembling produced occur tips small sterile tips small lateral branches older long terminal shaped measure reproductive structures covered spore producing abundant usually tips black roughly triangular measure diameter hymenium fertile spore bearing layer cells containing thick thirds lower hymenium sterile consisting spored rounded young shaped mature dimensions tissue hyphae eventually forms closely interwoven short broad cells large tissue black brown color intense stalk region containing fungus green nitrogen fixing present primary smaller irregularly shaped light dark brown color contain species genus green associated similar species separated similar species tall confused especially material alaska species occur usually different branching versus lack internal column shaped structure longitudinal sections relatively easy distinguish species found japan taiwan south_korea resembles shorter long habitat distribution typically grows stone rarely decaying wood usually partial shade openings low mid elevation moist forests frequently found rocky capable fixing nitrogen contribute nitrogen ecosystem probably abundant species genus specimens found west coast north_america far north alaska reported frequently british_columbia washington species found china japan korea taiwan reported russian arctic general prefer oceanic climate extremely low temperatures comparison species genus assumption supported fact found southerly findings california species frequently found northern alaska example common rare east rocky_mountains
Pilophorus acicularis
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi
6892_Amanitaabrupta
commonly known american abrupt species fungus family mushrooms named characteristic shape fruit bodies white slender stem cap covered conical white abruptly enlarged swollen base terrestrial species grows mixed woods eastern north_america eastern asia thought exist mycorrhizal relationship variety coniferous deciduous tree species taxonomy described american mycologist based specimen found auburn alabama remains present dried mature specimens thought species grouped synonyms include resulting generic transfers genera type species section genus subgenus grouping related mushrooms characterized spores north american species subgenus include european asian species section related close evolutionary family tree include specific epithet refers shape swollen base abruptly enlarged gradually tapering species common american abrupt description mushrooms bulk organism lies unseen beneath ground fungal cells called hyphae appropriate environmental conditions visible reproductive structure fruit body formed cap diameter centimeters broadly convex shape young eventually central portion cap depressed mature specimens cap surface covered small angular erect tall wide base smaller numerous near margin cap small fragments tissue hanging margin cap cap surface flesh white easily separated cap mature specimens completely partly disappeared white gills placed moderately close reaching stem directly attached stem tall slender diameter white smooth solid hollow internally abruptly base shape flattened sphere develop longitudinal splits sides base attached white visual reminder bulk organism lies unseen surface ring persistent away time ring attached stem white fibers mushroom distinct odor edibility mushroom unknown generally recommended consume mushrooms questionable edibility microscopic characteristics collected deposit spore print spores appear white viewed microscope spores broadly elliptical roughly spherical smooth thin walled dimensions spores meaning stained melzer reagent basidia spore bearing cells edges gills spored measure bases basidia clamp connections short branches connecting cell previous cell allow passage products nuclear division cap cuticle comprises layer densely interwoven hyphae diameter stem tissue sparse thin oriented hyphae measuring similar species fruit bodies species known japan bears superficial resemblance differs having scattered patches soft hairs remains cap surface pale yellow gills fruit bodies noted similar tends larger caps diameter fragile ring soon away somewhat larger spores typically measure size spores reliable characteristics help distinguish specimens prominently bases species suggested 1980s japanese mushroom synonymous study specimens japanese concluded closely related distinct species differences spore shape remnants similar species differentiated number characteristics universal veil clearly separated flesh cap disappear quickly surface cap cuticle partial veil persistent spores smaller roughly spherical underside partial veil stem surface drawn upward somewhat resemble like protective covering immature spore bearing surfaces known distribution limited south western coast north_america habitat distribution ecology fruit bodies grow ground typically solitary mixed deciduous forests usually autumn frequency fruit bodies appear depends factors season location temperature rainfall mushroom described common texas called common like species thought form mycorrhizal relationships trees mutually beneficial relationship hyphae fungus grow roots trees enabling fungus receive moisture protection tree tree greater access soil nutrients widely distributed eastern north_america found far canada far south mexico claims found dominican_republic appeared growing association pine trees mentions mycorrhizal relationship conifers lists additional preferred tree hosts beech birch fir oak shown form virginia pine cited books california mad river press isbn field guide austin texas isbn
Amanita abrupta
Natural sciences
Biology and medicine
Fungi