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Youngzine

Youngzine: Tribute to Leonard Nimoy Aka 'Dr Spock'

For Students 3rd - 7th
Article and video remembers Leonard Nimoy, the actor best known for his role as Dr. Spock on the science fiction television show Star Trek.
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Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Dame Julie Andrews

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the legendary actress, Julie Andrews. Most people would recognize her for starring role in the classic movie, The Sound of Music. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Hilary Swank

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of actress Hilary Ann Swank, who won two Oscars for Best Actress. We learn of how difficult her early life was where her family had little money and lived in a trailer park. She says it was her mother who believed in her and...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Jeremy Irons

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of British actor Jeremy Irons, a brilliant and versatile actor who has played a wide range of movie and stage characters for which he has won an Oscar and a Tony Award. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Ron Howard

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Ron Howard chronicles his life as a childhood actor and film director, winning an oscar for Best Director in 2002.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Sally Field

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of actress Sally Field, winner of two Oscars for best actress. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Hedy Lamarr: Feminism in Hollywood

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how Hedy Lamarr struggled to transcend the "bombshell" label placed on her by Hollywood in this media gallery (three videos) from the American Masters film Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story. During a time when women in Hollywood...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: "Shakespeare Is Too Big": Raul Julia: The World's a Stage

For Students 9th - 10th
Shakespeare is not just for one type of actor or audience member. In the clip [0:43] "Bringing Myself to Shakespeare" from the American Masters film Raul Julia: The World's a Stage, Raul Julia explores what it means to bring his own...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Representation & Diversity on Stage/screen: Raul Julia: The World's a Stage

For Students 9th - 10th
Despite Raul Julia's talents, opportunities for Latinx actors in the United States in the 1960's were scarce. In this series of two videos from the American Masters film Raul Julia: The World's a Stage, Esai Morales, Edward James Olmos...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: Raul Julia

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of two media galleries about the actor Raul Julia and his works. Teaching materials are provided.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: Hedy Lamarr

For Students 9th - 10th
Major support for Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This is a collection of four video lessons about Hedy Lamarr including her acting career and her inventions. Teaching materials are included.
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Handout
National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Anna May Wong

For Students 9th - 10th
Appearing in over sixty movies throughout her career, Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood.
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Other

Bfi Screenonline: John Gielgud (1904 2000)

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biographical note, you'll learn about John Gielgud's television and film credits. [Links to video clips of his performances, for reasons of copyright, can be viewed only in registered UK schools, colleges, universities, and...
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Primary
Other

Museum of the Moving Image: Interview With William Dafoe

For Students 9th - 10th
A conversation with film actor William Dafoe, from a lecture series sponsored by the museum. Click on the appropriate link to access the interview in audio format or a text transcript.
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Primary
Other

Museum of the Moving Image: Interview With Tim Robbins

For Students 9th - 10th
A conversation with film director and actor Tim Robbins, from a lecture series sponsored by the museum. Click the appropriate link to access the interview in audio format or with a text transcript.
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Handout
Other

Brian's Drive in Theater: Johnny Weissmuller (1904 1984)

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this visual site containing comprehensive information on Johnny Weissmuller. Information provided concerning Johnny's movies is a great resource for any project. The 1946 film Swamp Fire is available for viewing. [01:08:58]
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IMDb

Im db.com: Judy Garland

For Students 9th - 10th
Filmography and biographical information about Judy Garland's film and music career, which was cut short by a tragic death. Read facts and other trivia about her life including many links to relevant famous people and related stories.
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Article
New York Times

New York Times: On This Day: Judy Garland

For Students 9th - 10th
Access an article in the "New York Times" from June 23, 1969, announcing the death of film icon, Judy Garland.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Steve Martin

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting biographical details on the life and career of comic actor, Steve Martin, a Kennedy Center Honoree in 2007.
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Leonardo Di Caprio Gives $3M to Save Tigers

For Students 1st - 5th
Article reports on the actor's significant donation to the World Wildlife Fund.
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Article
Other

Filmbug: Johnny Weissmuller

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover facts about the 1924 Olympian swimmer and movie star, Johnny Weissmuller. This site also provides additional sources concerning his additional film experiences.