Dorris (surname) (1945–1997), American author
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Dorris is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Andy Dorris (born 1951), American football player *Anita Dorris (1903–1993), German actress of the Silent era * Danielle Dorris (born 2002), Canadian Paralympic swimmer * Derek Dorris (born 1978), American football player * George Dorris (born 1930), American dance historian, educator, editor, and writer * Jonathan Dorris (1980- ), American composer, musician, and artist *Michael Dorris Michael Anthony Dorris (January 30, 1945 – April 10, 1997) was an American novelist and Academia, scholar who was the first Chair of the Native American Studies program at Dartmouth College. His works include the novel ''A Yellow Raft in Blue ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Andy Dorris
Andy Dorris (born August 11, 1951) is a retired American professional football player. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio and attended college at New Mexico State University. Dorris played in the National Football League for 10 seasons. He spent most of his professional career with the New Orleans Saints and the Houston Oilers. Dorris is currently a sales representative for Forterra in Houston, Texas. Professional career The Cleveland Browns drafted Andy Dorris with the 93rd pick in the 1973 NFL Draft. He initially signed a three-year contract with the team. Before the season began, Cleveland traded Dorris to the St. Louis Cardinals. He played in four games for St. Louis in his first season as a professional. In October 1973, St. Louis traded Dorris to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a draft choice. Dorris spent three full seasons with the Saints. In a game against the Atlanta Falcons in 1976, Dorris sacked Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski. Bartkowski left the game wit ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Anita Dorris
Anita Dorris (1903–1993) was a German actress of the Silent era. She played the role of Trilby in the 1927 film ''Svengali''. She was the mother of Maria Emo who also became an actress. Selected filmography * '' Frau Sopherl vom Naschmarkt'' (1926) * ''The Mill at Sanssouci'' (1926) * ''Vienna - Berlin'' (1926) * ''When I Came Back'' (1926) * ''Fedora'' (1926) * ''The Trumpets are Blowing'' (1926) * ''The White Horse Inn'' (1926) * ''Svengali'' (1927) * '' Bigamie'' (1927) * '' Queen Louise'' (1927) * '' Love Affairs'' (1927) * ''The Schorrsiegel Affair'' (1928) * '' Behind Monastery Walls'' (1928) * ''Honour Thy Mother'' (1928) * ''The Girl from the Provinces'' (1929) * ''Eros in Chains'' (1929) * '' Alimente'' (1930) * ''Gigolo'' (1930) * ''Student Life in Merry Springtime ''Student Life in Merry Springtime'' (German:''Student sein, wenn die Veilchen blühen'') is a 1931 German musical film directed by Heinz Paul and starring Franz Baumann, Anita Dorris and Fritz Alberti.T ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Danielle Dorris
Danielle Dorris (born September 22, 2002) is a Canadian Paralympic swimmer. She won a silver medal in the S7 100m backstroke at the 2020 Summer Paralympics The , branded as the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, was an international multi-sport parasports event held from 24 August to 5 September 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. They were the 16th Summer Paralympic Games as organized by the International Paralym .... She won gold in the S7 50m butterfly in a world record time at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. Recognitions Dorris was one of twelve recipients of the Senate of Canada's 2018 Sesquicentennial Medal in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. She received the award for her contributions to Paralympic Swimming and as a mentor to children with disabilities. The Sesquicentennial medals commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Senate of Canada's first sitting on November 6, 1857. In 2021 & 2023, Sport New Brunswick named Dorris the "Female Athlete of the Year", awarding her the Konika ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Derek Dorris
Derek Russell Dorris (born December 1, 1978) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League for the New York Giants for six games in 2002. He played college football at Texas Tech. High school career Dorris attended Azle High School in Azle, Texas, where he and his brother Devon were the starting safeties on the football team in 1994. After his older brother's graduation, Derek grew into a top college recruit. As a senior, he played five positions: running back, wide receiver, kicker, kick returner and defensive back. On offense, he rushed for 1,030 yards and 11 touchdowns, caught 38 passes for 640 yards and five touchdowns, and scored 129 points. On defense, Dorris recorded 85 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, seven interceptions, six forced fumbles, and three blocked kicks. He led the Hornets to a 9–4 record and an appearance in the Class 4A Division I Region I championship game, earning ''Fort Worth Star-Telegram'' MVP honors. Dorris ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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George Dorris
George Dorris (born August 3, 1930) is an American dance historian, educator, editor, and writer. As managing editor of ''Dance Chronicle'' for thirty years, he laid foundations and established standards for dance scholarship not only in the United States but in many other countries of the world. In 2007, he was honored with a lifetime membership in the Society of Dance History Scholars and by the award for Outstanding Service to Dance Research presented by the Congress on Research in Dance. Early life and education George Edward Dorris was born into a prominent family in Eugene, Oregon, the son of Benjamin Fultz Dorris and Klysta (Cornet) Dorris. In 1892, his great-uncle George Dorris had purchased a farm in Springfield, about five miles for Eugene, and had experimented with various crops before establishing a hazelnut orchard in 1905. The mild weather, abundance of rain, and well-drained soil of the Willamette Valley provided ideal conditions for growing nut trees. Over the next ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jonathan Dorris
Jonathan may refer to: * Jonathan (name), a masculine given name Media * ''Jonathan'' (1970 film), a German film directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer * ''Jonathan'' (2016 film), a German film directed by Piotr J. Lewandowski * ''Jonathan'' (2018 film), an American film directed by Bill Oliver * ''Jonathan'' (Buffy comic), a 2001 comic book based on the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' television series * ''Jonathan'' (TV show), a Welsh-language television show hosted by ex-rugby player Jonathan Davies People and biblical figures Bible *Jonathan (1 Samuel), son of King Saul of Israel and friend of David, in the Books of Samuel * Jonathan (Judges), in the Book of Judges Judaism * Jonathan Apphus, fifth son of Mattathias and leader of the Hasmonean dynasty of Judea from 161 to 143 BCE *Rabbi Jonathan, 2nd century * Jonathan (High Priest), a High Priest of Israel in the 1st century Other * Jonathan (apple), a variety of apple * "Jonathan" (song), a 2015 song by French singer and song ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |