Oct 19, 2009 | Guardian Unlimited
Why are actors - at least famous ones - rarely portrayed on screen?
The latest star to get the transfer is Richard Pryor, the outrageously talented 1970s standup who appeared on screen in films such as Stir Crazy, Lady Sings the Blues and Superman III.
'Wonka,' 'Frankenstein' showcase Gene Wilder in his prime
Tonight's Must-See: 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' , 6:30 p.m., ABC Family; and/or 'Young Frankenstein' , 7 p.m., AMC.
Poitier receives medal from Obama
US honours 'agents of change' Film legend Sidney Poitier has been presented with America's highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, by President Barack Obama.
2009 Medal of Freedom recipients
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 2009 Medal of Freedom recipients Today President Obama awarded 16 Medals of Freedom.
Comedic actor Gene Wilder caught his first big break playing a small roll in the off-Broadway production of Arnold Wesker's "Roots" and followed quickly with his Broadway debut as the comic valet in "The Complaisant.... Comedic actor Gene Wilder caught his first big break playing a small roll in the off-Broadway production of Arnold Wesker's ...
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