Irwin (given Name)
Irwin is a given name, and may refer to: * Irwin Allen (1916–1991), television and film producer * Irwin Barker, Canadian comedian and writer * Irwin Caplan (1919–2007), American cartoonist * Irwin Chusid, record producer, journalist, self-described landmark preservationist, and radio personality * Irwin Cohen (1952–2012), American Olympic judoka * Irwin Corey (born 1914), American comic and film actor * Irwin Cotler (born 1940), former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada * Irwin Donenfeld, former Executive Vice President and Editorial Director of DC Comics * Irwin Edman (1896–1954), American philosopher and professor of philosophy * Irwin Freedberg, American professor of dermatology at New York University * Irwin Glusker (1924–2022), American art director * Irwin Goodman (1943–1991), Finnish singer * Irwin Hasen (born 1918), cartoonist best known for Wildcat and Dondi * Irwin Hoffman (born 1924), American conductor * Irwin M. Jacobs (born 1933 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Irwin Allen
Irwin Allen (born Irwin O. Cohen, June 12, 1916 – November 2, 1991) was an American film and television producer and director, known for his work in science fiction, then later as the "Master of Disaster" for his work in the disaster film genre. His most successful productions were '' The Poseidon Adventure'' (1972) and ''The Towering Inferno'' (1974). He also created and produced the popular 1960s science-fiction television series ''Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea'', ''Lost in Space'', ''The Time Tunnel'', and ''Land of the Giants''. Biography Early life Irwin Allen was born in New York City, the son of poor Jewish immigrants (Joseph Cohen and Eva Davis) from Russia. He majored in journalism and advertising at Columbia University after attending City College of New York for a year. He left college because of financial difficulties caused by the Great Depression. Radio and journalism Allen moved to Hollywood in 1938, where he edited ''Key'' magazine followed by an 11-year ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Irwin McIntosh
Cameron Irwin McIntosh (July 1, 1926 – September 24, 1988) was the 15th Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan from 1978 to 1983. Born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, the son of Cameron Ross McIntosh, McIntosh was educated at the University of Saskatchewan. Honorific eponyms ;Awards * Saskatchewan: C. Irwin McIntosh Journalism Prize * Saskatchewan: Cameron McIntosh Memorial Cup Cameron may refer to: People * Clan Cameron, a Scottish clan * Cameron (given name), a given name (including a list of people with the name) * Cameron (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) ;Mononym * Cam'ron (born 19 ... References 1926 births 1988 deaths Canadian Presbyterians Lieutenant Governors of Saskatchewan People from North Battleford {{Ca ...[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ervin (other)
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Ervin may refer to: *Ervin (given name) *Ervin (surname) *Ervin Township, Howard County, Indiana, one of eleven townships in Howard County, Indiana, USA See also * Justice Ervin (other) * Earvin * Ervine * Erving (other) * Erwan * Erwin (other) * Irvin * Irvine * Irving (other) * Irwin (other) Irwin may refer to: Places ;United States * Irwin, California * Irwin, Idaho * Irwin, Illinois * Irwin, Iowa * Irwin, Nebraska * Irwin, Ohio * Irwin, Pennsylvania * Irwin, South Carolina * Irwin County, Georgia * Irwin Township, Venango County, Pe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Earvin
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Earvin is a given name. Notable people with the name include: *Earvin "Magic" Johnson (born 1959), American executive and former basketball player * Earvin "EJ" Johnson (born 1992), son of Magic; American television personality *Earvin N'Gapeth (born 1991), French volleyball player See also * Ervin (other) * Ervine * Erving (other) * Erwan * Erwin (other) * Irvin * Irvine (other) * Irving (other) * Irwin (other) Irwin may refer to: Places ;United States * Irwin, California * Irwin, Idaho * Irwin, Illinois * Irwin, Iowa * Irwin, Nebraska * Irwin, Ohio * Irwin, Pennsylvania * Irwin, South Carolina * Irwin County, Georgia * Irwin Township, Venango County, Pe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Irwin (Billy And Mandy)
''The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy'' is an American animated television series created by Maxwell Atoms for Cartoon Network and distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television. It follows Billy, an extremely dimwitted, happy-go-lucky boy, and Mandy, a cynical, remorseless girl, who, after winning a limbo game to save Billy's pet hamster, gain Grim, the mighty Grim Reaper, as their "best friend forever". Grim, who is reluctant to serve the two children, has access to supernatural items, spells, and other abilities that often lead Billy and Mandy to interact with otherworldly environments, characters, or situations. ''Billy & Mandy'' began as a series of segments on ''Grim & Evil'', from which it was a spin-off, along with sister series ''Evil Con Carne'', on August 24, 2001. Although the 2003-2004 episodes were produced for ''Grim & Evil'', the show ran as a separate series from June 13, 2003, to November 9, 2007, on Cartoon Network. Two made-for-TV movies were also produced, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Irwin Yablans
Irwin Yablans (born July 25, 1934) is an American independent film producer and distributor known for his work in the horror film industry. His brother, Frank Yablans, was also a producer. Life and career Yablans was born to a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York. In 1976, he formed Compass International Pictures with Joseph Wolf, and served as its President. Movie career He produced films that included ''Halloween'' (1978), ''Tourist Trap'' (1979), ''Roller Boogie'' (1979), '' Nocturna: Granddaughter of Dracula'' (1979), '' Halloween II'' (1981), ''Hell Night'' (1981), ''Blood Beach'' (1981), '' Halloween III: Season of the Witch'' (1982), and ''Tank'' (1984). Since his resignation from Compass International, Yablans produced films with Charles Band such as ''Prison'' (1988). ''Halloween'' began as an idea suggested by Yablans who envisioned a film about babysitters being menaced by a stalker. Carpenter took the idea and another suggestion from Yablans that it take place du ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Irwin Winkler
Irwin Winkler (born May 28, 1931) is an American film producer and director. He is the producer or director of over 58 motion pictures, dating back to 1967's '' Double Trouble'', starring Elvis Presley. The fourth film he produced, '' They Shoot Horses, Don't They?'' (1969), starring Jane Fonda, was nominated for nine Academy Awards. He won an Oscar for Best Picture for 1976's ''Rocky''. As a producer, he has been nominated for Best Picture for five films: ''Rocky'' (1976)'', Raging Bull'' (1980), '' The Right Stuff'' (1983), ''Goodfellas'' (1990) and ''The Irishman'' (2019). Early life and education Winkler was born to a Jewish family in New York City, to Sol and Anna Winkler. Growing up in Coney Island, one of his first jobs was on a bumper ride on the boardwalk. Winkler graduated early from high school and got into New York University, but felt out of place among the older and more mature students, many of whom were former World War II soldiers that had entered university un ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Irwin Thomas
Irwin Thomas (born Irwin Thomas Whittridge, 6 January 1971) is an American-born Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He performs professionally using the stage name Jack Jones from when he was the lead vocalist-guitarist in the band Southern Sons (1990–1996). His other bands collaborations include Electric Mary, She Said Yes and Ahmet Zappa. He is known for his collaborations with John Farnham and Rick Price. He released his debut solo album, ''The Evolution of Irwin Thomas'', in 2002. Early life Irwin Thomas Whittridge was born in 1971 in Manhattan, New York City. His father Pvt. Irwin Thomas Whittridge Snr (born, June 1908 – June 1971), who went under the stage name of Jack Goode, was a Broadway performer. His mother, Renalda Whittridge (née Green), was an Australian-born folk singer and dancer; she returned to Australia in 1980, with her son. He was later known as Jack Thomas Whittridge Jones. Music career While at a secondary school in the city of Traralg ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Irwin Stone
Irwin Stone (1907–1984) was an American biochemist, chemical engineer, and writer. He was the first to use ascorbic acid in the food processing industry as a preservative, and originated and published the hypothesis that humans require much larger amounts of Vitamin C for optimal health than is necessary to prevent scurvy. Food preservative work In 1934, Stone, while director of the enzyme and fermentation research laboratory for the Wallerstein Company, worked on the antioxidant properties of ascorbate (also known as Vitamin C), which had then recently been described by Albert Szent-Györgyi only two years earlier. He was awarded 26 patents in industrial chemistry, mainly related to fermentation science, pharmaceutical techniques, and nutrient cultivation.Nutrition Todav. 20 (January/February 1985)p. 30. He discovered he could use ascorbate to keep foodstuffs fresh for longer, limiting the effects of exposure to air and oxidation. Stone obtained the first patents on an indu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Irwin Stelzer
Irwin M. Stelzer (born 22 May 1932) is an American economist who is the U.S. economic and business columnist for ''The Sunday Times'' in the United Kingdom and was for ''The Courier-Mail'' in Australia. In the United States, he was a contributing editor at ''The Weekly Standard, and is a contributing editor for the American Interest''. He is Director of Economic Policy Studies at the Hudson Institute. Stelzer is a consultant on market strategy, pricing and antitrust issues, and regulatory matters for U.S. and United Kingdom industries. He is also an occasional contributor to ''The Guardian'', the ''Daily Telegraph, Standpoint'' and the ''New Statesman''. He resides in the United States. Some British politicians and newspapers have vilified Stelzer as Rupert Murdoch's right-hand man, an assertion that Stelzer denies. Academic career Stelzer received both his BA degree and his MA degree from New York University. At Cornell University he earned a Ph.D. in economics. He has had ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Irwin Silber
Irwin Silber (October 17, 1925 – September 8, 2010) was an American Communist, editor, publisher, and political activist. He edited the folk music magazine ''Sing Out!'' and was active in far-left politics throughout his life. Biography Early years Irwin Silber was born in New York City, to Jewish parents.John Pietaro"Irwin Silber, a Craftsman of the Folk Revival, Dies at 84," ''Political Affairs,'' September 2010. As a young man, Silber joined the Young Communist League, the youth section of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA), moving later to membership in the adult party. Silber ultimately severed his ties with the CPUSA in 1955. Silber attended Brooklyn College, where he was instrumental in establishing the American Folksay Group. Through his involvement with folk music, Silber made the acquaintance of Pete Seeger, Alan Lomax, and others influential in that music scene. Activist and author The co-founder, and former long-time editor of ''Sing Out!'' magazine from 1951 to 1967 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Irwin Shaw
Irwin Shaw (February 27, 1913 – May 16, 1984) was an American playwright, screenwriter, novelist, and short-story author whose written works have sold more than 14 million copies. He is best known for two of his novels: ''The Young Lions'' (1948), about the fate of three soldiers during World War II, which was made into a film of the same name starring Marlon Brando and Montgomery Clift, and '' Rich Man, Poor Man'' (1970), about the fate of two brothers and a sister in the post-World War II decades, which in 1976 was made into a popular miniseries starring Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte, and Susan Blakely. Personal life Shaw was born Irwin Gilbert Shamforoff in the South Bronx, New York City, to Jewish immigrants from Russia. His parents were Rose and Will. His younger brother, David Shaw, became a noted Hollywood producer and writer. Shortly after Irwin's birth, the Shamforoffs moved to Brooklyn. Irwin changed his surname upon entering college. He spent most of his youth in ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |