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David Madden (diplomat)
David Madden may refer to: *David Madden (novelist) (born 1933), American novelist *David Madden (musician) (born 1943), Jamaican reggae trumpeter / singer / songwriter * David Madden (entrepreneur), Australian entrepreneur associated with progressive causes * David M. Madden, former mayor of Weymouth, Massachusetts *Dave Madden (1931–2014), Canadian actor *David Madden (politician) (1880–1955), Irish Fine Gael politician from Limerick *David Madden (footballer) (born 1963), retired professional footballer * David Madden (''Jeopardy!'' contestant) (born 1981), American game show contestant and academic competition organizer *David Madden (executive) David Madden is an American media executive. Madden graduated from Harvard University in 1976. He took part in theater at university, and was an aspiring novelist, but at age 23 his novel was rejected by publishers. He dropped out of the Universit ..., American media producer and executive *Sir David Madden (diplomat), British diplo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Madden (novelist)
David Madden (born July 25, 1933) is an American writer of many novels, short stories, poems, plays, and works of nonfiction and literary criticism. Biography Madden was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, to James Helvy and Emile Merritt Madden. He was named after David Madden, president of the East Tennessee Packing Co., where many of Madden’s family worked. At the age of 16, he was a radio announcer for WKGN in Knoxville. His first success was winning second place in a statewide one-act play competition with “Call Herman in to Supper” when he was 16. He graduated from Knox High School in 1951.Neil Schlager and Josh Lauer (eds.) Contemporary Novelists, Seventh Edition. New York, NY: St. James Press (2001). Madden enrolled at the University of Tennessee in 1951. In 1952, he became a seaman in the Merchant Marine. Following his discharge from the army in 1955, he returned to the University of Tennessee and graduated in 1957 with a B.S. in education; he earned an M.A. in creati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Madden (musician)
David Madden (born 1943) is a Jamaican trumpeter known for his solo recordings and as a member of Zap Pow, as well as playing on records of Bob Marley and many other great reggae artists. Biography David Madden has been around for many years in the Jamaican music business – composing, arranging, singing, and playing the trumpet. He has recorded with artists such as Bob Marley & the Wailers,Campbell, Howard (2013)David Madden is Pon Di Internet, '' Jamaica Observer'', 12 October 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2013 Ernest Ranglin, Freddie McGregor, Jimmy Cliff, Burning Spear, Bob Andy, Peter Tosh, Beres Hammond, Ziggy Marley, Dawn Penn, Dennis Brown, and Sean Paul. Madden began playing the trumpet at Alpha Boys School. By age 17, he went to Jamaica Military Band, then on to the Jamaican entertainment pop scene.Campbell-Livingston, Cecelia (2014)David Madden gives ‘good measure’, '' Jamaica Observer'', 21 May 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2014 Madden teamed with saxophonist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Madden (entrepreneur)
David Madden is an Australian entrepreneur associated with progressive causes. He is a co-founder of GetUp! a web-based political movement, and Avaaz, a global advocacy movement. He is passionate about rock climbing. In 2015, Madden founded Phandeeyar, a technology seed accelerator based in Yangon, Myanmar. Early life and education Madden grew up in Canberra and served as an Army officer before studying Arts and Law at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. David excelled in the law of the sea. Madden served as president of the University of New South Wales Student Guild. After winning the University Medal in History, Madden was awarded Fulbright and Frank Knox scholarships to study at Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University, where he completed his master's degree in public policy. He met Jeremy Heimans, with whom he later co-founded GetUp and Avaaz, waiting for a scholarship interview panel while studying at Harvard. Madden and Heimans became involved in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David M
David (; , "beloved one") (traditional spelling), , ''Dāwūd''; grc-koi, Δαυΐδ, Dauíd; la, Davidus, David; gez , ዳዊት, ''Dawit''; xcl, Դաւիթ, ''Dawitʿ''; cu, Давíдъ, ''Davidŭ''; possibly meaning "beloved one". was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the third king of the United Kingdom of Israel. In the Books of Samuel, he is described as a young shepherd and harpist who gains fame by slaying Goliath, a champion of the Philistines, in southern Canaan. David becomes a favourite of Saul, the first king of Israel; he also forges a notably close friendship with Jonathan, a son of Saul. However, under the paranoia that David is seeking to usurp the throne, Saul attempts to kill David, forcing the latter to go into hiding and effectively operate as a fugitive for several years. After Saul and Jonathan are both killed in battle against the Philistines, a 30-year-old David is anointed king over all of Israel and Judah. Following his rise to power, David ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Madden
David Joseph Madden (December 17, 1931 – January 16, 2014) was a Canadian-born American actor. His most famous role came on the 1970s sitcom ''The Partridge Family'', in which he played the group's manager, Reuben Kincaid, opposite Shirley Jones' character. Madden later had a recurring role as diner customer Earl Hicks on the mid-1970s to mid-1980s sitcom '' Alice''. Early life Madden was born in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, to Verna (née Burleigh) and Roger Madden. He had three older siblings: Sister Mary Roger (1919–), a practicing nun at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in Indiana; Richard (1921–?); and Jack (1926–1948). He spent his early childhood in Port Huron, Michigan, and in 1939 was sent to live with his aunt and uncle, Bess and Frank Hoff, in Terre Haute, Indiana, after his father's death and his mother's job keeping her on the road. At age 13, a serious bicycle accident left him immobilized. Madden spent months recuperating, a time during which he took an interest in mag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Madden (politician)
David John Madden (1880 – 31 July 1955) was an Irish Fine Gael politician, farmer and auctioneer. He was elected to Seanad Éireann in April 1938 by the Industrial and Commercial Panel. He was re-elected to the Seanad in July 1938, 1943 and 1944. He was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fine Gael Teachta Dála (TD) for the Limerick West constituency at the 1948 general election. He was re-elected at the 1951 and 1954 general elections. He died in office in 1955 during the 15th Dáil; the resulting by-election, held on 13 December 1955, was won by Michael Colbert of Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil (, ; meaning 'Soldiers of Destiny' or 'Warriors of Fál'), officially Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party ( ga, audio=ga-Fianna Fáil.ogg, Fianna Fáil – An Páirtí Poblachtánach), is a conservative and Christian- .... References 1880 births 1955 deaths Fine Gael TDs Members of the 2nd Seanad Members of the 3rd Seanad Members of the 4th Seanad Members o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Madden (footballer)
David Madden (born 6 January 1963) is an English retired professional footballer who played in the 1990 FA Cup Final with Crystal Palace. Career Beginning as an apprentice at Southampton, Madden had a loan spell at AFC Bournemouth before joining Arsenal in summer of 1983. He mainly played for Arsenal's reserve side but also made two First Division appearances; he made his debut against West Bromwich Albion on 3 December 1983, and his second match was a week later at his boyhood heroes West Ham United. He was granted a free transfer at the end of the 1983–84 season. He moved to Charlton Athletic and had later spells with the Los Angeles Lazers, Reading, Crystal Palace, Birmingham City and Maidstone United. After retiring as a player in 1991, Madden became assistant manager of Maidstone United. Whilst at Palace, although he missed a substantial part of the season through injury, Madden made 19 appearances, scoring five times, in 1988–89 when the club achieved promotion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Madden (Jeopardy! Contestant)
David Madden (born June 13, 1981) is an American game show contestant, academic competition organizer, and art historian. He is a former 19-day champion on ''Jeopardy!'' and holds the seventh-longest streak in ''Jeopardy'' history (tied with Jason Zuffranieri and behind only Ken Jennings, James Holzhauer, Julia Collins, Amy Schneider, and Matt Amodio in this respect). Madden is the founder and executive director of the National History Bee and Bowl, the International History Bee and Bowl, the United States Geography Championships, the US Academic Bee and Bowl, the National Science Bee, the National Humanities Bee, the National Political Science Bee, the International History Olympiad, and the International Geography Bee. These are all organized under the umbrella organization of International Academic Competitions. Early life During his time at Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Madden competed on his school's Quiz Bowl team, which he captained to a second pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Madden (executive)
David Madden is an American media executive. Madden graduated from Harvard University in 1976. He took part in theater at university, and was an aspiring novelist, but at age 23 his novel was rejected by publishers. He dropped out of the University of California, Los Angeles shortly before attaining a master's degree in English Literature, and started in the film industry. Madden was one half of the Cort/Madden Company with Robert W. Cort. Among their production credits was 2004's HBO television film ''Something the Lord Made'', which won the ''Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie''. He also had executive roles at Interscope Communications, which he had joined in 1987, Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Fox. Madden became president of Fox Television Studios in 2010 and signed a new contract in April 2014. He helped develop shows like The Shield (drama series), ''The Shield'' and ''The Americans''. In August 2014, he became president of Fox Entertainment Group. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Madden (diplomat)
David Madden may refer to: *David Madden (novelist) (born 1933), American novelist *David Madden (musician) (born 1943), Jamaican reggae trumpeter / singer / songwriter * David Madden (entrepreneur), Australian entrepreneur associated with progressive causes * David M. Madden, former mayor of Weymouth, Massachusetts *Dave Madden (1931–2014), Canadian actor *David Madden (politician) (1880–1955), Irish Fine Gael politician from Limerick *David Madden (footballer) (born 1963), retired professional footballer * David Madden (''Jeopardy!'' contestant) (born 1981), American game show contestant and academic competition organizer *David Madden (executive) David Madden is an American media executive. Madden graduated from Harvard University in 1976. He took part in theater at university, and was an aspiring novelist, but at age 23 his novel was rejected by publishers. He dropped out of the Universit ..., American media producer and executive *Sir David Madden (diplomat), British diplo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
