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Boothe
Boothe () is a surname. It is the alternate spelling of Booth. Notable people with the surname include: *Armistead L. Boothe (1907–1990), American politician *Chris Boothe, fictional character from the soap opera ''Passions'' *Clare Boothe Luce (1903–1987), American author and politician * Demico Boothe, American author * Jill Kinmont Boothe (1936–2012), American skier *Ken Boothe (born 1948), Jamaican singer *Kevin Boothe (born 1983), American football player *Lorna Boothe (born 1954), Jamaican-born British athlete *Powers Boothe (1948–2017), American actor See also * Boothe Lake *Boothe Memorial Park and Museum *Booth (surname) *Booth (other) Booth may refer to: People * Booth (surname) * Booth (given name) Fictional characters * August Wayne Booth, from the television series ''Once Upon A Time'' *Cliff Booth, a supporting character of the 2019 film '' Once Upon a Time in Hollywood ... {{surname, Boothe English-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Powers Boothe
Powers Allen Boothe (June 1, 1948 – May 14, 2017) was an American actor. He won an Emmy in 1980 for his portrayal of Jim Jones in '' Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones''. He also played saloon owner Cy Tolliver on '' Deadwood'', "Curly Bill" Brocius in '' Tombstone'', President Noah Daniels on '' 24'', and Lamar Wyatt in ''Nashville''. He was also the voice of Gorilla Grodd in the DC Animated Universe shows ''Justice League'' and ''Justice League Unlimited''. Early life Boothe, the youngest of three boys, was born June 1, 1948, at home on a cotton farm in Snyder, Texas, to Merrill Vestal Boothe (1924–1985), a rancher, and his wife Emily (née Reeves) Boothe (1924–1999). His father named him after his best friend, who had been killed in the Second World War. Boothe attended Snyder High School, where he played football and appeared in school plays. He was the first in his family to go beyond high school, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southwes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clare Boothe Luce
Clare Boothe Luce ( Ann Clare Boothe; March 10, 1903 – October 9, 1987) was an American writer, politician, U.S. ambassador, and public conservative figure. A versatile author, she is best known for her 1936 hit play '' The Women'', which had an all-female cast. Her writings extended from drama and screen scenarios to fiction, journalism, and war reportage. She was married to Henry Luce, publisher of ''Time'', ''Life'', ''Fortune'', and ''Sports Illustrated''. Politically, Luce was a leading conservative in later life and was well known for her anti-communism. In her youth, she briefly aligned herself with the liberalism of President Franklin Roosevelt as a protégé of Bernard Baruch, but later became an outspoken critic of Roosevelt. Although she was a strong supporter of the Anglo-American alliance in World War II, she remained outspokenly critical of British colonialism in India. Known as a charismatic and forceful public speaker, especially after her conversion to Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Boothe
Kenneth George Boothe OD (born 22 March 1948) is a Jamaican vocalist known for his distinctive vibrato and timbre. Boothe achieved an international reputation as one of Jamaica's finest vocalists through a series of crossover hits that appealed to both reggae fans and mainstream audiences. Biography Ken Boothe was born in Denham Town, Kingston. He attended Denham Primary Elementary School and during this period developed an interest in music after receiving encouragement from his eldest sister, Hyacinth Clover, who was an established vocalist.Ken Boothe Interview at Reggaeville Interviewer: Angus Taylor. Published: 22 March 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2013. Boothe cites singer |
Kevin Boothe
Kevin Mark Boothe (born July 5, 1983) is a former American football offensive lineman. He played college football at Cornell University. He was drafted in the sixth round (176th overall) by the Oakland Raiders in the 2006 NFL Draft. He also played for the New York Giants, winning two Super Bowls with the team, both against the New England Patriots. Early life Boothe attended Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he graduated in 2001. College career Boothe attended Cornell University and was a three-time All-Ivy League selection and a member of Cornell's Quill and Dagger society. Professional career In the 2006 NFL Draft, he was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round with the 176th overall pick. Oakland Raiders Boothe was the first player drafted from Cornell since 1997. He finished the 2006 season as the starting right guard for the Oakland Raiders. New York Giants After being waived by the Raiders in the 2007 pre-season, Boothe was claimed by the N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boothe Memorial Park And Museum
Boothe Memorial Park and Museum sits on a site in the Putney section of Stratford, Connecticut. Built about 1840 and remodeled in 1914, it is said to be "The Oldest Homestead in America," since it sits on the foundations of a 1663 house, and has been continuously occupied. Circa 1914 two brothers, David Beach Boothe and Stephen Nichols Boothe, created the Boothe Memorial Museum which maintains a collection of twenty architecturally unique buildings. Some of the structures include a carriage house, Americana Museum, miniature lighthouse, windmill, a clock tower museum, trolley station, chapel, and a blacksmith shop. The property became a public park owned by the town of Stratford in 1949. Boothe Memorial Park and Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1985. Observatory ThBMAS (Boothe Memorial Astronomical Society)Observatory was built in 1957 on the grounds of the park, located near the cemetery. The observatory features two telescopes: a 16-inch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jill Kinmont Boothe
Jill Kinmont Boothe (February 16, 1936 – February 9, 2012) was a notable American alpine ski racer. Her life story was turned into two major Hollywood movies ''The Other Side of the Mountain'' and its sequel ''The Other Side of the Mountain Part 2''. Born in Los Angeles, California, Kinmont grew up in Bishop and learned to ski race at Mammoth Mountain in the Sierra Nevada mountains. In early 1955, she was the reigning national champion in the slalom, and a top prospect for a medal at the 1956 Winter Olympics, a year away. At age 18, Kinmont competed in the giant slalom at the prestigious ''Snow Cup'' in Alta, Utah, on January 30, 1955. She suffered a near-fatal accident which resulted in paralysis from the shoulders down. That same week, she had been featured on the cover of ''Sports Illustrated'' magazine, dated January 31, 1955. Kinmont was engaged to ski racer and "daredevil" Dick Buek (1929–1957) at the time of his death, according to her autobiography. After her rehabi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demico Boothe
Demico Boothe is an African-American bestselling author of several books on the plight of African-American men in the American prison system. Boothe's book ''Why Are So Many Black Men in Jail?'' addresses the issue of racism in the Crack versus Cocaine Laws and was published in 2007, three years before Michelle Alexander's better-known book that also addresses the subject, ''The New Jim Crow'' (2010). ''Why Are So Many Black Men in Prison?'' is on the Black Lives Matter recommended reading list. Biography Boothe was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and grew up partly in his mother's home in the Castalia Heights Projects in South Memphis, and partly at his father's home, in a part of Memphis that was originally “residential, crime-free” but that degenerated during Boothe's teen years when Crip gang members started inducting young neighborhood men into the drug trade. In addition, Boothe's father, who had previously made a good living in business, developed a crack cocaine habit and b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorna Boothe
Lorna Marie Boothe (born 5 December 1954 in Kingston, Jamaica) is an English former 100 metres hurdler. She is the 1978 Commonwealth Games gold medallist and the 1982 Commonwealth Games silver medallist. She is also a former British record holder in the event. She went on to become a senior athletics administrator. She competed in the 1976 Summer Olympic Games in Montreal and 1980 Summer Olympic Games in Moscow and was the gold medalist in the 100m hurdles at the Commonwealth games in 1978 and the silver medallist in the event in 1982. She went on to become the athletics GB team manager for 9 years and was the Senior Team Manager for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Sydney ( ) is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about towards the Blue Mounta .... She has worked for the International Association ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Booth (surname)
Booth is a surname of northern English and Scottish origin, but arguably of pre 7th century Norse-Viking origins. It is or rather was, topographical, and described a person who lived in a small barn or bothy. Derived from the word "both", the word was used to denote various kinds of shelter, but especially a herdsman's dwelling on a summer pasture. The surname is most popular in Northern England, where early Scandinavian influence was marked, and to some extent in Scotland. One of the most-recognised persons with the surname Booth, is John Wilkes Booth, an American actor, better known for being the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln. At the time of the British Census of 1881, its relative frequency was highest in Cheshire (4.2 times the British average), followed by Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Aberdeenshire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire and Westmorland. In all other British counties, its relative frequency was below national average. The name Booth m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armistead L
Armistead is both a surname and a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: * Bill Armistead (born 1944), American politician from Alabama * George Armistead (1780–1818), American military officer who served as the commander of Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812 * James Armistead, American slave and spy in the American Revolution * Lewis Addison Armistead, Confederate Army general * Samuel G. Armistead (1927–2013), American ethnographer, linguist, folklorist, historian and Hispanist * Walker Keith Armistead, United States Army brigadier general * Wilson Armistead, (1819–1868) British merchant, anti-slavery abolitionist and author Given name: * Armistead Abraham Lilly (1878–1956), American lawyer, politician, and businessperson * Armistead Burt, U.S. Representative from South Carolina from 1843 to 1853 * Armistead Mason Dobie, legal educator and federal judge * Armistead Maupin, American writer * Armistead Burwell Smith ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Boothe
Chris Boothe is a fictional character from the NBC-DirecTV soap opera, '' Passions'', portrayed by Adrian Wilson. Character's background Chris, who is a photographer, came to Harmony to cover the earthquake and tsunami that had ravaged the town. While staying at the bed and breakfast, he met and fell in love with Sheridan who had been taking care of his missing son James. Due to mob ties, Christopher had been in the Witness Protection Program but has since paid off his debt to the mob. Chris came to town shortly after the tsunami, and devastated Sheridan when he told her he was the father of the little boy she had grown attached to. Sheridan initially believed that he was another of Alistair's thugs, hired to destroy her, but Chris was finally able to convince her he was in the witness protection program. He and Maureen Preston had been married with young James but he (then known as Greg) had been too interested in making money, in part to make up for his own childhood with d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boothe Lake
Boothe Lake is a lake in Yosemite National Park, United States. Boothe Lake was named in honor of Clyde Boothe, a park ranger. See also *List of lakes in California There are more than 3,000 named lakes, reservoirs, and dry lakes in the U.S. state of California. Largest lakes In terms of area covered, the largest lake in California is the Salton Sea, a lake formed in 1905 which is now saline. It occupies ... References Lakes of Mariposa County, California Lakes of Yosemite National Park {{MariposaCountyCA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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