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Jimmy Wheeler (other)
Jimmy Wheeler (1910–1973) was a British comedian. Jimmy or Jim Wheeler may also refer to: *Jimmy Wheeler (footballer) (1933–2020), English footballer, active 1946 to 1964 *Jim Wheeler Floyd James Wheeler (born November 8, 1953) is an American businessman and politician from the state of Nevada. A member of the Republican Party, Wheeler served in the Nevada Assembly, representing the 39th district. Early career Wheeler wa ... (born 1953), Nevada politician *Jim Wheeler, subject of the documentary '' Jim in Bold'' See also * James Wheeler (other) * {{hndis, Wheeler, Jimmy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Wheeler
Ernest Alfred Henry Remnant (16 September 1910 – 8 October 1973), known professionally as Jimmy Wheeler, was a British variety theatre comedian and pioneer of radio and television. Earlier in his career he worked with his father in the double act Wheeler and Wilson. Life and career He was born in Battersea, London, and as a child had violin lessons and learned to dance. His father was music hall entertainer Ernest Remnant (1884–1957), who performed with Frank Wheeler in the double act Wheeler and Wilson, named after a manufacturer of sewing machines.Richard Anthony Baker, ''Old Time Variety: an illustrated history'', Pen & Sword, 2011, , pp.71-73 After Frank Wheeler died, the young Ernest – who had become known as Jimmy after fellow entertainer George Formby Sr introduced him as 'Lucky Jim', Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Wheeler (footballer)
James Wheeler (21 December 1933 – 20 February 2020) was an English footballer. He played as striker for Reading where he played 406 league games, scoring 147 goals. He later became a coach at Reading and then manager of Bradford City. Playing career Wheeler had a prominent career in schoolboy football and two years as an amateur at Spartan League side Huntley & Palmers. He moved to hometown club Reading where he played for 16 years, scoring 147 goals in 406 league games. He was the club's top scorer for three successive seasons from 1958–59 to 1960–61. He broke his leg at Barnsley in September 1964, which effectively ended his league career. He continued to play and coach Reading reserves and became assistant manager of the club to Roy Bentley. Managerial career Wheeler joined Bradford City as manager in June 1968. He was the first full-time manager since the death of Grenville Hair in training in March 1968, with coach Jim McAnearney and captain Tom Hallett taking ove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Wheeler
Floyd James Wheeler (born November 8, 1953) is an American businessman and politician from the state of Nevada. A member of the Republican Party, Wheeler served in the Nevada Assembly, representing the 39th district. Early career Wheeler was the chief executive officer of Powerdyne Automotive Products. Nevada assembly Assemblyman Wheeler first ran for the Nevada Assembly in 2010, seeking to replace James Settelmeyer, who was not running for reelection. However, Kelly Kite won the election. Wheeler was first elected in 2012, defeating Kelly Kite. Tenure Assembly Bill 86 was a bill that would have reduced the minimum age to gamble from 21 to 18. Wheeler supported the bill. However, the bill died in the senate. Minority leader (2017 - 2019) Wheeler served as a minority leader from 2017 until his resignation in 2019. He was replaced by assemblywoman Robin L. Titus. Wheeler won re-election back to the 39th district. Criticism Wheeler told constituents that he wou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim In Bold
''Jim in Bold'' is a documentary about Jim Wheeler, a gay high school student in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, who died by suicide in 1997 because of constant harassment at school. The film was created by the Equality Forum and directed by Glenn Holsten. The original music was composed by Michael Aharon. Synopsis The film, titled after a poem by Wheeler, details the abuse he received at the hands of his classmates because of his homosexuality. It also presents interviews and a cross-nation road-trip with members of '' Young Gay America'', an online teen organization for gays, and compares the teasing and physical abuse Jim suffered to the increasingly open attitudes towards homosexuality six years later when the film was first shown. Screenings and reactions The film premiered at the Equality Forum 2003 on May 1 at The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. A later showing, held September 28, 2003, at the Pennsylvania State Museum in Harrisburg Harrisburg is the capital city of the Penn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |