Entertainers

Resources in this category:

Classic TV Database
http://www.classic-tv.com/

Archive of information on classic television, from Milton Berle to Lucy to Mary Tyler Moore to Cheers and beyond. Index by show and performer, with data about theme songs, trivia, merchandising and rankings.

Houdini in The New York Times
http://www.houdinimuseum.org/

Compiled by Pittsburgh magician Tom Interval, this Web site is a free resource for Houdini enthusiasts and researchers who might not otherwise have access to the hundreds of Houdini articles, features, and letters that appeared in The New York Times from 1910 to 1943.

The 100 Most Influential People in the History of the Movies by Film 100
http://www.filmsite.org/film100.html

Ranks the 100 "most influential people in the history of the movies" according to the authors of "Film 100". The list also contains recommended films related to each person, some of which are linked to reviews.

What A Character!
http://www.what-a-character.com/

A Web site devoted to character actors &emdash; those actors you see frequently in movies and television shows, but who haven't reached major celebrity status. Each actor's profile includes a photo, a short biography and a complete filmography of movies, TV series, and TV guest appearances. This site is searchable and also has several indexes (actors' names, age, film, TV series, TV guest appearances.)

Who2?
http://www.who2.com/

Who2? is a website about famous people. It provides information such as birth and death dates, famous works, notorious trivia, and the four best websites for additional details. The people covered range from authors, stars, mythical gods, and cartoon dogs to kings, queens, and famous frauds.