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Hedy Sontag
Hedy () is a German given name, sometimes a diminutive form of Hedwig. Notable people with the name include: * Hedy Bienenfeld (1907–1976), Austrian-American Olympic swimmer * Hedy Burress (born c. 1973), American actress * Hedy d'Ancona (born 1937), Dutch politician, geographer, and sociologist * Hedy Epstein (born 1924), German-born Jewish-American political activist * Hedy Frank-Autheried (1902–1979), Austrian composer * Hedy Fry (born 1941), Trinidadian-Canadian politician and physician * Hedy Graf (1926–1997), Spanish-born Swiss classically trained soprano * Hedy Iracema-Brügelmann (1879–1941), German operatic soprano of Brazilian birth * Hedy Klineman, American painter * Hedy Lamarr (1914–2000), Austrian-American film actress and inventor * Hedy Schlunegger (1923–2003), Swiss alpine skier * Hedy Scott (born 1946), Belgian-American model and actress * Hedy Stenuf (1922–2010), Austrian figure skater who later competed for France and the United States * Hedy West ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German Language
German ( ) is a West Germanic languages, West Germanic language mainly spoken in Central Europe. It is the most widely spoken and Official language, official or co-official language in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and the Italy, Italian province of South Tyrol. It is also a co-official language of Luxembourg and German-speaking Community of Belgium, Belgium, as well as a national language in Namibia. Outside Germany, it is also spoken by German communities in France (Bas-Rhin), Czech Republic (North Bohemia), Poland (Upper Silesia), Slovakia (Bratislava Region), and Hungary (Sopron). German is most similar to other languages within the West Germanic language branch, including Afrikaans, Dutch language, Dutch, English language, English, the Frisian languages, Low German, Luxembourgish, Scots language, Scots, and Yiddish. It also contains close similarities in vocabulary to some languages in the North Germanic languages, North Germanic group, such as Danish lan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hedy Scott
Hedy Scott (born 24 January 1946) is a Belgian-American model and actress. Scott was born in Jodoigne, Walloon Brabant, Wallonia, Belgium. She came to the United States on a war-bride ship with her mother. She was an American Citizen as her father was a U.S. Soldier in the American Army and was stationed in Belgium during World War II. Scott became ''Playboy'' magazine's Playmate of the Month for its June 1965 issue. Her centerfold was photographed by Ron Vogel. She went on to have a brief acting career, appearing in ''Fireball 500'' (1966) and an episode of ''The Munsters''. Film and television work * ''Fireball 500'' (1966) .... Leander Fan * ''The Munsters'' (1966) .... 2nd Girl See also * List of people in Playboy 1960–1969 This list of people in ''Playboy'' 1960–1969 is a catalog of women and men who appeared in ''Playboy'' magazine in the years 1960 through 1969. Not all of the people featured in the magazine are pictured in the nude. While every month i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German Feminine Given Names
German(s) may refer to: * Germany (of or related to) ** Germania (historical use) * Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language ** For citizens of Germany, see also German nationality law **Germanic peoples (Roman times) * German language **any of the Germanic languages * German cuisine, traditional foods of Germany People * German (given name) * German (surname) * Germán, a Spanish name Places * German (parish), Isle of Man * German, Albania, or Gërmej * German, Bulgaria * German, Iran * German, North Macedonia * German, New York, U.S. * Agios Germanos, Greece Other uses * German (mythology), a South Slavic mythological being * Germans (band), a Canadian rock band * "German" (song), a 2019 song by No Money Enterprise * ''The German'', a 2008 short film * "The Germans", an episode of ''Fawlty Towers'' * ''The German'', a nickname for Congolese rebel André Kisase Ngandu See also * Germanic (other) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heidi (other)
Heidi is a novel about an orphan girl by Johanna Spyri published in 1880. Heidi may also refer to: Media * ''Heidi'' (1937 film), starring Shirley Temple * ''Heidi'' (1952 film), Swiss version * ''Heidi'' (1965 film), directed by Werner Jacobs * ''Heidi'' (1968 film), starring Jennifer Edwards * ''Heidi'' Game, a 1968 American Football League game whose TV broadcast was prematurely terminated for the first screening of the 1968 ''Heidi'' tele-movie *''Heidi, Girl of the Alps'', a 1974 Japanese anime series * ''Heidi'' (1995 film), directed by Toshiyuki Hiruma and Takashi * ''Heidi'' (2005 animated film), directed by Albert Hanan Kaminski and Alan Simpson * ''Heidi'' (2005 live-action film), directed by Paul Marcus; starring Max von Sydow, Emma Bolger, Diana Rigg, Geraldine Chaplin, Robert Bathurst * ''Heidi'' (2015 film) * "Heidi" (Del 1) and "Heidi" (Del), two episodes of Danish sitcom ''Langt fra Las Vegas'' * ''Heidi'' (1993 TV series), a 1993 television miniseries produced by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heide (other)
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Heide may refer to: ;Places *Heide, a town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany *Heide Park, a theme park in Lower Saxony, Germany *Heide–Büsum Airport in Germany *Heide, Venray, a village in the southeast of the Netherlands *Heide, Kalmthout, a village in northern Belgium *The Heide Museum of Modern Art in Bulleen, Victoria, Australia * Huis ter Heide (other) – several objects ;Other * Heide (name), list of notable people with this name *Heide Candy Company *Heide Circle, grouping of Australian artists See also *Heidi (other) Heidi is a novel about an orphan girl by Johanna Spyri published in 1880. Heidi may also refer to: Media * ''Heidi'' (1937 film), starring Shirley Temple * ''Heidi'' (1952 film), Swiss version * ''Heidi'' (1965 film), directed by Werner Jacobs * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hedy (opera)
''Hedy'' Op. 43, is an 1896 Czech-language opera by Zdeněk Fibich in 4 acts to a libretto by after Byron's ''Don Juan''. Donald Grout, Hermine Weigel Williams, ''A Short History of Opera'' p. 536: "The librettist for Fibich's final three operas – ''Hedy'' (1896), ''Šárka'' (1897), and ''Paid Arkuna'' (The Fall of Arleona, c. 1900) – was Anezka Schulzova, with whom he was very much in love." Recordings *''Hedy'', act 3: "Jsem-li hricka moci pekla"" recorded by Zdeněk Otava Zdeněk Otava (11 March 1902 – 4 December 1980) was a Czech operatic baritone who had a lengthy career at the Prague National Theatre that spanned more than four decades. Musicologist Alena Němcová stated that, "Otava's voice had a very wide ... References {{Authority control 1896 operas Operas by Zdeněk Fibich Czech-language operas Operas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patsy Walker
Patricia "Patsy" Walker is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stuart Little and Ruth Atkinson, Patsy Walker first appeared in ''Miss America Magazine'' #2 (November 1944), published by Marvel precursor Timely Comics, and became Hellcat in '' The Avengers'' #144 (February 1976). She premiered as the star of a teen romantic-comedy series, and was later integrated into Marvel superhero franchises such as the Avengers and the Defenders as Hellcat. Following her reintroduction as Hellcat, the character has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful female heroes. Rachael Taylor portrayed Trish Walker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) / Netflix series ''Jessica Jones'' (2015–2019), ''Luke Cage'' (2016–2018), and '' The Defenders'' (2017). Publication history Teen-humor heroine Created by writer Stuart Little and artist Ruth Atkinson, Patsy Walker first appeared in ''Miss America Magazine'' #2 (cover-dated N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herman's Head
''Herman's Head'' is an American sitcom that aired on the Fox network from September 8, 1991, until April 21, 1994. The series was created by Andy Guerdat and Steve Kreinberg, and produced by Witt/Thomas Productions in association with Touchstone Television. William Ragsdale stars as the title character, Herman Brooks. Herman's thought processes are dramatized in a "Greek chorus"-style interpretation, with four characters representing different aspects of his personality (played by Molly Hagan, Ken Hudson Campbell, Rick Lawless and Peter Mackenzie). Synopsis Research assistant Herman Brooks (William Ragsdale) works in the fact-checking department of a major magazine publisher, Waterton Publishing, in Manhattan. Herman, from all outward appearances, embodies the young man on the fast track—ambitious, clever and sensible—but viewers are shown that a struggle of contrasting personality traits are constantly working, and most often arguing, inside his head. His decisions and act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Sibbett
Jane Moore Sibbett is an American actress. Her most notable roles include Heddy Newman on the Fox television series ''Herman's Head'' and Carol Willick on the television series ''Friends''. Early life Sibbett was born in Berkeley, California, the youngest of five children. She was raised on Alameda Island, in the San Francisco Bay. She is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, where she became a member of the California Delta chapter of Pi Beta Phi, an international women's fraternity. Career Sibbett started her acting career as Jane Wilson on the NBC soap opera '' Santa Barbara'' in 1986–87, for which she was nominated for a Best Newcomer Soap Opera Digest Awards. In 1989, she won the role of Laurie Parr on the CBS comedy ''The Famous Teddy Z'', co-starring with Jon Cryer and Alex Rocco. The series lasted one season. In 1991, Sibbett was cast as status-conscious bombshell Heddy Newman on the Fox sitcom ''Herman's Head'', which quickly gained a cult following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Single White Female
''Single White Female'' is a 1992 American psychological erotic thriller film based on John Lutz's 1990 novel ''SWF Seeks Same''. It stars Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh and was directed by Barbet Schroeder. Plot New York City software designer Allison "Allie" Jones is engaged to Sam Rawson. Sam's ex-wife calls, and when it is revealed that he slept with her recently, Allie throws him out, breaking off their engagement, and her neighbor, aspiring actor Graham Knox, comforts her. The next morning, Allie attends a business lunch with Mitchell Myerson, a fashion house owner looking to buy Allie's revolutionary new program. He manipulates her into significantly reducing the price; as he is her first and only client, she accepts. Allie advertises for a new roommate to share her apartment in the Ansonia. She settles on Hedra Carlson, whom she nicknames "Hedy", and they become friends. Hedy explains that her twin was stillborn, leaving her constantly lonely. Hedy becomes overly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hedy West
Hedwig Grace "Hedy" West (April 6, 1938 – July 3, 2005) was an American folksinger and songwriter. She belonged to the same generation of folk revivalists as Joan Baez and Judy Collins. Her most famous song "500 Miles" is one of America's most popular folk songs. She was described by the English folk musician A. L. Lloyd as "far and away the best of American girl singers in the olkrevival." Hedy West played the guitar and the banjo. On banjo, she played both clawhammer style and a unique type of three-finger picking that exhibited influences outside of bluegrass and old-time, such as blues and jazz. She is a 2022 inductee to the Georgia Women of Achievement. Early life and family influences West was born in Cartersville in the mountains of northern Georgia in 1938. Her father, Don West, was a Southern poet and coal mine labor organizer in the 1930s; his bitter experiences included a friend killed. He co-founded the Highlander Folk School in New Market, Tennessee, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hedy Stenuf
Hedy Stenuf Byram (July 18, 1922 – November 7, 2010) was an Austrian figure skater who later competed for France and the United States. Representing the United States, she became a two-time World medalist. Life and career Stenuf first became known in the United States in 1934, when as an eleven-year-old she accompanied the Austrian champion Karl Schäfer on an exhibition tour in North America. The following season, she began appearing at major international competitions, placing 7th at the 1935 European Championships and fourth at the 1935 World Championships, which were held in her hometown of Vienna. She was considered a strong challenger to reigning champion Sonja Henie. At the 1936 Winter Olympic, Stenuf finished sixth in the singles competition. Later in 1936 and 1937, she switched to competing for France, and then in 1938, to the United States. She won bronze and silver medals at the World Championships in 1938 and 1939, respectively. In addition to her accom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
