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Kravitz
Kravits, Kravitz, Kravit are Yiddish-language occupational surnames derived from the Ukrainian word ''кравець'' (see Kravets), "tailor". The surname may refer to: *Amy Kravitz, American film director *Andy Kravitz, American drummer *Asher Kravitz (born 1969), Israeli humorist, physicist and mathematician *Danny Kravitz (1930–2013), American baseball player *Dick Kravitz (born 1941), American politician *Edward Kravitz (born 1932), American neuroscientist *Jason Kravits (born 1967), American actor *Jean-Jacques Kravetz (born 1947), French keyboardist, saxophonist, and composer *Lee Kravitz, American journalist *Lenny Kravitz (born 1964), American musician *Leonard M. Kravitz, American soldier * Lou Kravitz, American labor racketeer * Mark R. Kravitz (1950–2012), American judge *Nina Kraviz (''Nina Kravits''), Russian DJ * Peter Kravitz, Scottish author and critic *Pinky Kravitz (1927–2015), American journalist *Ted Kravitz (born 1974), British presenter and reporter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lenny Kravitz
Leonard Albert Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter. His style incorporates elements of rock, blues, soul, R&B, funk, jazz, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, pop and folk. Kravitz won the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance four years in a row from 1999 to 2002, breaking the record for most wins in that category and setting the record for most consecutive wins in one category by a male. He has been nominated for and won other awards, including American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Radio Music Awards, Brit Awards, and Blockbuster Entertainment Awards. Kravitz's hit singles include "It Ain't Over 'til It's Over" (1991) and "Again" (2000), each of which reached the top 10 on the ''Billboard'' Top 100 chart; other hits include " Let Love Rule" (1989), "Always on the Run" (1991), " Are You Gonna Go My Way" (1993), " Fly Away" (1998), and "American Woman" (1999), each of which reached the top 10 on the Alternative Airplay chart. Kravitz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zoë Kravitz
Zoë Isabella Kravitz (born December 1, 1988) is an American actress, singer, and model. She made her acting debut in the romantic comedy film '' No Reservations'' (2007). Her breakthrough came with portraying Angel Salvadore in the superhero film '' X-Men: First Class'' (2011), which earned her nominations for a Teen Choice Award and a Scream Award. She rose to prominence playing Christina in ''The Divergent Series'' (2014–2016) and Leta Lestrange in the ''Fantastic'' ''Beasts'' film series (2016–2022). Kravitz earned praise for her lead roles in the HBO drama series '' Big Little Lies'' (2017–2019), which earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination, and the Hulu romantic comedy series '' High Fidelity'' (2020). She appeared as Toast the Knowing in George Miller's '' Mad Max: Fury Road'' (2015), and has starred in numerous independent films including '' Dope'' (2015), ''Gemini'' (2017), and '' Kimi'' (2022). She voiced Mary Jane Watson in '' Spider-Man: Into the S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Kravitz
Richard H. Kravitz (born May 8, 1941) is a Republican Party (United States), Republican politician who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 19th District, from 2000 to 2008. Kravitz most recently ran for office in 2016, when he lost to Jason Fischer (politician), Jason Fischer in the Republican primary for Florida State House District 16. History Kravitz was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1941, and attended Temple University, graduating with a degree in education in 1963. He worked as an English and social studies teacher in School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia. Kravitz then attended Ohio University, where he received a graduate degree in sports administration in 1972. He moved to the state of Florida in 1972, and subsequently worked as general manager for the Jacksonville Suns, the Jacksonville Sharks (WFL), Jacksonville Express, and the Jacksonville Tea Men. In 1979, he was appointed as the Executive Director of the Jacks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Kravitz
Edward Arthur Kravitz (born December 19, 1932) is the George Packer Berry Professor of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School. He is widely recognized for demonstrating that gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) functions as a neurotransmitter. In addition, he and Antony Stretton were the first to use the intracellular dye procion yellow to visualize neuronal architecture. Later, Kravitz's work with neuroamines demonstrated that serotonin and octopamine act as synaptic modulators. Kravitz continued to explore the function of amines using ''Homarus americanus'', the American lobster, as a model organism to study aggression. He currently works on aggressive behavior using the genetically manipulable model organism, ''Drosophila melanogaster'', the fruit fly. Personal life Ed Kravitz was born in New York to Ada Machlus and Isadore Kravitz. He has one older brother, Bill, born in 1929. Kravitz grew up in The Bronx during the Great Depression. More than once he skipped an entire grade in ord ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Kravitz
Andy Kravitz is an American drummer and percussionist, audio engineer, record producer, and songwriter. He has been nominated for 14 Grammy Awards, winning several. He lives near Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California. Early life Andy Kravitz was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Career In 1992, Kravitz played with Kris Kross on ''Totally Krossed Out'', and with former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and singer Rick Vito on his debut solo album, ''King of Hearts'', on the songs "Desireé" and "Honey Love". In 1993, he produced Urge Overkill's fourth album, ''Saturation''. In 1995, Kravitz played with Joan Osborne on her second album, ''Relish'', and co-produced Dishwalla's debut album, ''Pet Your Friends''. In 1996, he played with Cypress Hill on their EP, '' Unreleased and Revamped''. In 1998, Kravitz played with Imogen Heap on her debut album, '' iMegaphone''. In 1999, he co-produced Simon Townshend's album, '' Animal Soup''. In 2000, Kravitz co-produced Juliana Hatfield's fourth al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ted Kravitz
Ted Kravitz (born Theodore Joseph Nathaniel Slotover; 21 March 1974) is a British Formula One pit-lane reporter who works for Sky Sports F1. Early career Kravitz was born in Hammersmith, London. His mother is American and is from Union City, New Jersey. While at university, he began presenting on University Radio Exeter. Upon graduation, he trained as a journalist at CBS News' London bureau before working for local radio stations in the South-West of England as a news and sports reporter. He then returned to London to work for 95.8 Capital FM, on their Sony Award-winning news show, ''The Way It Is''. After a spell as a news and sports reporter for LBC and London News Direct, Kravitz joined Chrysalis Television at the end of 1996 to work on their Grand Prix programming. ITV Kravitz worked with ITV from the beginning of its F1 coverage in , initially as a producer, and then as a pit-lane reporter from , alongside Louise Goodman. He replaced James Allen who was promoted to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Apprenticeship Of Duddy Kravitz (novel)
''The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz'' is a novel by Canadian author Mordecai Richler. It was published in 1959 by André Deutsch, and adapted to the screen in 1974. Setting The satirical novel is set mostly in poor districts of Montreal, such as St. Urbain Street, with mention of wealthier districts, such as Westmount and Outremont. Parts of the story take place in the Laurentian Mountains in the resort town of Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts and surrounding areas. Plot The novel focuses on the young life of Duddy Kravitz, a poor Jewish boy raised in Montreal, Quebec. Family, friends, lovers and teachers all contribute to Duddy's burgeoning obsession with power and money — desires embodied in the possession of land. As a child, Duddy is told by his grandfather that "a man without land is nobody," and Duddy comes to believe land ownership to be life's ultimate goal and the means by which a man becomes a somebody. Duddy begins to move towards this goal by working for his Uncle Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Kravitz
Lee Kravitz is the author of ''Unfinished Business'' and was editor-in-chief of ''Parade'' magazine from 2000 until he was fired in 2008. Scholastic, Inc. From 1987 to 1995, Kravitz was an editorial director of Scholastic Inc., an educational publishing company. He oversaw several classroom magazines, including '' Choices'', '' Science World'', '' Search'', '' Update'', and ''Junior Scholastic''. He also served as director of new media and special projects for the company's 37 magazines.GenerationOn Leagueworldwide.org. Retrieved on October 22, 2011. Among the products and programs he developed were the Scholastic/ Videos with |
Gladys Kravitz
This is a list of characters in ''Bewitched'', an American fantasy television sitcom which aired from 1964 to 1972. Cast Main Recurring Cast notes: Main characters Samantha Stephens Samantha Stephens (Elizabeth Montgomery) is a witch and the show's protagonist. She is married to a mortal named Darrin Stephens and has two children by him. The daughter, Tabitha is magical. The son, Adam, is magical as well, as demonstrated in "Adam, Warlock or Washout" (Season 8, Episode 14). Samantha often has difficulty adjusting to mortal life, even though she is trying to give up using her powers. She is perhaps the most sensible character in the show; she enjoys her mother's company and is able to take her jabs at mortal life with ease. She is optimistic and treats everyone with respect, be they magical creatures, powerful witches and warlocks, or ordinary people. Darrin Stephens Darrin Stephens, son of Frank and Phyllis Stephens, (originally Dick York, seasons 1–5; later Dick Sarge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinky Kravitz
Seymour "Pinky" Kravitz (July 11, 1927 – October 31, 2015) was an Atlantic City, New Jersey based American radio broadcaster and print journalist. He was known simply as "Pinky," and he reportedly refused to answer to his given name. Kravitz was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia and moved to Atlantic City as a child, where he attended Atlantic City High School. He attended New York University on a basketball scholarship. He hosted ''Pinky's Corner'' on WOND-AM from an array of Atlantic City locations from 1958 until a few months before his death, which followed heart surgery, in 2015. He also hosted ''WMGM-TV Presents Pinky!'' for years on WMGM-TV-40 in Atlantic City and penned columns for many periodicals including for ''The Press of Atlantic City''. Kravitz was a resident of Ventnor City, New Jersey.Parisi, Albert J"His Beat Is the City's Pulse" ''The New York Times'', July 10, 1988. Accessed August 8, 2018. "Some call him 'Mr. Atlantic City,' others just 'Pinky,' but no matt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asher Kravitz
Asher Kravitz ( he, אשר קרביץ; born 1969), is an Israeli author and lecturer on physics and mathematics at the Academic College of Engineering in Jerusalem and at the Open University. He is a noted animal rights activist and wildlife photographer. Biography Kravitz was born in Jerusalem and raised in a traditional Jewish home. He studied electronics at Kiryat Noar, a vocational yeshiva high-school, and at the Djanogly High School in Jerusalem. His military service in the Israeli Army began in the Commando Brigade of Armored Corps. Toward the end of his service, he served as an instructor of Krav Maga. Kravitz completed his bachelor's degree in Physics at the Hebrew University and his master's degree at the Technion. While studying at the Technion, he joined the Israeli Police Force and served as an investigator in the National Unit for the Investigation of Serious Crimes. After leaving the Police Force, he taught two years at the High School of Arts and Sciences. Sinc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Kravitz
Daniel Kravitz (December 21, 1930 – June 19, 2013) was an American professional baseball player. He was a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1956–60 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City Athletics. Kravitz batted left-handed, threw right-handed, stood tall and weighed . Born in Lopez, Pennsylvania, to Eva (Hubiak) and John Kravitz, Danny Kravitz was a reserve catcher for the Pirates from 1956 through 1959, and he also began the 1960 season with the Bucs, but was traded to the Athletics on June 1, 1960 for Hank Foiles and therefore was not with the Pirates during the 1960 World Series. With the Athletics the remainder of the season, Kravitz was part of a catching platoon with Pete Daley and received the most playing time of his career, batting .234 with 4 home runs and 14 runs batted in in 175 at-bats. After the 1960 season, his contract was sold to the Cincinnati Reds. However, he never again played in the major leagues. Kravitz played three more seasons in the minor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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