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Contemporary Theatre, Film, and Television
A Note About Contemporary Theatre, Film, and Television and Who's Who in the Theatre Contemporary Theatre, Film, and Television is a continuation of Who's Who in the Theatre, expanded to include film and television personalities. The editors believe this change in coverage of the series makes for a more representative and useful reference tool. To provide continuity with Who's Who in the Theatre (WWT), the cumulative index at the back of this volume interfiles references to Contemporary Theatre, Film, and Television, Volumes 1-6, with references to Who's Who in the Theatre, 1st-17th Editions, and Who Was Who in the Theatre (Gale, 1978).
ISSN 0749-064X
Contemporary Theatre, Film, and Television A Biographical Guide Featuring Performers, Directors, Writers, Producers, Designers, Managers, Choreographers, Technicians, Composers, Executives, Dancers, and Critics in the United States and Great Britain A Continuation of
Who's Who in theTheatre Linda S. Hubbard Owen O'Donnell Editors Sara J. Steen Associate Editor
Volume 6 Includes Cumulative Index Containing References to Who's Who in the Theatre and Who Was Who in the Theatre
Gale Research Inc. • Book Tower • Detroit, Michigan 48226
STAFF Linda S. Hubbard and Owen O'Donnell, Editors Sara J. Steen, Associate Editor Sharon Gamboa, Assistant Editor Lillie Balinova, Mel Cobb, James R. Kirkland, Sketchwriters June Barnett, Vincent Henry, Editorial Assistants Christa Brelin, Carol Lynn DeKane, Diane L. Dupuis, Paul Gallagher, Anne Janette Johnson, Donna Olendorf, Joanne M. Peters, Susan Salter, Kenneth R. Shepherd, Les Stone, Elizabeth Thomas, Contributing Editors Mary Beth Trimper, Production Manager Darlene K. Maxey, Production Associate Roger D. Hubbard, Graphic Arts Coordinator Arthur Chartow, Art Director
Copyright O 1989 by GALE RESEARCH INC. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 84-649371 ISBNO-8103-2069-X ISSN 0749-064X No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer who wishes to quote brief passages or entries in connection with a review written for inclusion in a magazine or newspaper.
Computerized photocomposition by Roberts/Churcher Printed in the United States
Contents Preface
vii
Forthcoming CTFT Entries
xi
Biographies
1
Cumulative Index (Including references to Who's Who in the Theatre and Who Was Who in the Theatre)
447
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Preface The worlds of theatre, film, and television hold an undeniable appeal, and the individuals whose careers are devoted to these fields are subjects of great interest. The people both behind the scenes and in front of the lights and cameras—writers, directors, producers, performers, and others—all have a significant impact on our lives, for they enlighten us as they entertain. Contemporary Theatre, Film, and Television Provides Broad Coverage in the Entertainment Field
Contemporary Theatre, Film, and Television (CTFT) is a comprehensive biographical series designed to meet the need for information on theatre, film, and television personalities. Prior to the publication of CTFTf biographical sources covering entertainment figures were generally limited in scope; for more than seventy years Who's Who in the Theatre (WWT), for example, provided reliable information on theatre people. But today few performers, directors, writers, producers, or technicians limit themselves to the stage. And there are also growing numbers of people who, though not active in the theatre, make significant contributions to other entertainment media. With its broad scope, encompassing not only stage notables but also film and/ or television figures, CTFT is a more comprehensive and, the editors believe, more useful reference tool. Its clear entry format, allowing for the quick location of specific facts, combines with hundreds of photographs to further distinguish C77