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Luster (surname)
Luster is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Ahrue Luster, guitarist, also played the piano * Andrew Luster (born 1963), heir to the Max Factor cosmetics fortune and convicted multiple rapist * Betty Luster (1922–2011), American television actress, singer, and dancer * Dewey Luster (1899–1980), head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners college football team * Leo Luster (1927–2017), Austrian Holocaust survivor * Leo Luster, alter ego of a character in the television series Donkey Kong Country * Marv Luster (born 1937), Canadian Football League player * Scott Luster, women's volleyball coach * June Christy June Christy (born Shirley Luster; November 20, 1925June 21, 1990) was an American singer, known for her work in the cool jazz genre and for her silky smooth vocals. Her success as a singer began with The Stan Kenton Orchestra. She pursued a sol ... (1925–1990), American jazz singer born Shirley Luster * Heather Luster (1981- ), self-proclaimed comedian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahrue Luster
Ahrue Ilustre (born \September 17, 1978), commonly known as Ahrue Luster, is an American heavy metal guitarist. He is a current guitarist of American heavy metal band Lions at the Gate, and was the lead guitarist for the heavy metal band Ill Niño.Boyce, Kevin (2003)Ill Niño ''Confession'', ''CMJ New Music Report'', September 29, 2003. Retrieved August 4, 2014 He is also a former guitarist for Machine Head, as well as Manmade God and a Bay Area thrash metal act called The Horde of Torment who were originally called "Pestilence" but had to change their name because another Pestilence had signed to Roadrunner Records. In 2015, Luster joined the horror metal band Terror Universal founded by Ill Niño drummer Dave Chavarri. He produced Motograter's second studio album, which has been released on August 11, 2017. In September 2019, Nonpoint announced Luster will be their touring lead guitarist for their upcoming tour. Discography Machine Head *''The Burning Red'' (1999) *''Superc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Luster
Andrew Stuart Luster (born December 15, 1963) is heir to the Max Factor cosmetics fortune and a convicted sex offender. He is the great-grandson of cosmetics giant Max Factor Sr. In 2003 he was convicted of multiple sexual assaults using the date-rape drug GHB. Early life Andrew Luster is the son of Henry Luster, a psychiatrist, and Elizabeth Luster (née Shore). His mother was the adopted daughter of Max Factor, Sr.'s daughter Freda. He grew up in Malibu, California, and attended Windward School in Los Angeles. After graduating, Luster moved to Mussel Shoals, California, living on a $1 million trust fund and living in a $600,000 cottage on the beach. According to the ''Los Angeles Times,'' this move and Luster's "freewheeling lifestyle" weakened his "already tenuous" ties to the Factor family, which was heavily involved in the arts and philanthropy. Sexual assault charges and conviction In 2000, Luster was arrested when a student at a local college told police that she h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betty Luster
Betty Luster (April 27, 1922 – May 25, 2011) was an American television actress, singer and dancer, whose career was active in the 1940s and 1950s. The role for which she is best remembered today was at one time her most obscure: her portrayal of Mr. B Natural in the short film of the same name, made famous after its inclusion in a 1991 episode of ''Mystery Science Theater 3000''. Career Betty Luster was the winner of the first Miss Lake Mohawk contest in 1937. Her earliest known stage performances were as a showgirl with the Dorchester Hale dance troupe in London in October 1938. It is therefore likely she was born sometime in the first ten months of 1922, but it is possible she was born in November or December 1921. She made a series of appearances on BBC television in 1939. Later she was a dancing girl in the 1940 Broadway production of Irving Berlin's ''Louisiana Purchase''. and she was a chorus girl at the Beachcomber in Miami Beach in 1946 and/or 1947. In the late 194 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dewey Luster
Dewey may refer to: Places In the United States * Dewey, Arizona, a former unincorporated town, now part of the town of Dewey-Humboldt *Wasco, California, formerly Dewey, a city * Dewey, Illinois, an unincorporated community *Dewey, Indiana, an unincorporated community * Dewey, Missouri, a ghost town *Dewey, Montana, a census-designated place *Dewey, Oklahoma, a city *Dewey, South Dakota, an unincorporated community *Dewey, Utah, a ghost town *Dewey, Skagit County, Washington, an unincorporated community *Dewey, Wisconsin (other), various places *Dewey County, Oklahoma *Dewey County, South Dakota *Dewey Lake, Kentucky *Dewey Lake (St. Louis County, Minnesota) * Dewey Marsh, Wisconsin *Dewey Mountain, in Saranac Lake, New York Canada *Dewey, a former railway station near McGregor, British Columbia People and fictional characters *Dewey (given name) * Dewey (surname) *George Dewey, Admiral of the US Navy *John Dewey, American philosopher and educator *Melvil Dewey, Ame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leo Luster
Leo Luster (1927–2017) was an Austrian Holocaust survivor. He was taken to Theresienstadt Ghetto in 1942 and deported to Auschwitz concentration camp in 1944. After the Holocaust, Luster moved to Israel and served on the Central Council of Jews from Austria in Israel. Early life Leo Luster was born to a Jewish family from Vienna. His parents were Moshe Luster (born 1891 in Jarosław) and Golda. They were married in 1920 and settled in Leopoldstadt, the second district of Vienna. Leo had at least one older sister, Helene. He went to school at Malzgasse. After the occupation of Austria by Nazi Germany, his father lost his job and the apartment in Schreygasse where the family lived. Luster had his bar mitzvah in 1940. Holocaust On October 1, 1942 Luster and his parents were deported to Theresienstadt concentration camp. On September 29, 1944 he and his father were deported to Auschwitz concentration camp. His father was murdered by the Nazi regime. Luster was sent on a d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donkey Kong Country (TV Series)
''Donkey Kong Country'' is a computer animated musical television series that is based on the video game ''Donkey Kong Country'' from Nintendo and Rare. The series was co-produced by Nelvana, Medialab Studio L.A. (Season 1) and Hong Guang Animation (Season 2), in association with WIC Entertainment, with the participation of Teletoon—for Season 1, it was produced in co-production with France 2, Canal+, in association with Valar 4. The show was first introduced in France on September 4, 1996, on France 2, on a hybrid live action and motion capture animated block titled '' La Planète de Donkey Kong'' (''The Planet of Donkey Kong''). Later, the show premiered as a full series on August 15, 1997, until the final episode's ending on July 7, 2000. ''Donkey Kong Country'' was one of the earliest television shows to be primarily animated with motion capture technology. Several elements of the series, such as the Crystal Coconut, appeared in later ''Donkey Kong'' video games like ''D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marv Luster
Marvin Luster (November 27, 1937 – May 25, 2020) was an American gridiron football, football defensive back and end. He played college football at University of California at Los Angeles, UCLA and professional football in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for from 1961 to 1974. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1990. Early years A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Luster graduated from Belmont High School (Los Angeles), Belmont High School in Los Angeles. He attended UCLA where he ran track and played for the UCLA Bruins football team. During the 1958, 1959, and 1960 seasons with the UCLA football team, he played on defense and offense (at the back and end positions) and caught 44 passes for 728 yards and eight touchdowns. He was selected by the United Press International as a first-team end on its 1960 All-Pacific Coast football team. Professional football Luster was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1960 NFL Draft, but opted instead to play i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Luster
Scott Luster is an American volleyball coach. He is the former women's volleyball head coach, at Bradley University, Louisiana State University and the University of Louisville. He holds a collegiate coaching career record of 582–415. Career Louisville Cardinals Luster's collegiate coaching career began in 1980 at the University of Louisville, where he posted a record of 140–90 and won two Metro Conference titles and received a pair of NCAA Tournament bids until he left for LSU after the 1984 season. LSU Tigers Luster achieved major success after moving to LSU in 1985. In his first season at Baton Rouge, the Lady Tigers claimed the Southeastern Conference title while recording a 33–10 record. The very next season LSU won another SEC title, as well as an NCAA berth with a 35–9 mark. Luster's best years at LSU were 1990 and 1991, when his teams were a combined 69–9, won two more SEC titles, and made two NCAA Final Four appearances. During the 1990 season, LSU put to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
June Christy
June Christy (born Shirley Luster; November 20, 1925June 21, 1990) was an American singer, known for her work in the cool jazz genre and for her silky smooth vocals. Her success as a singer began with The Stan Kenton Orchestra. She pursued a solo career from 1954 and is best known for her debut album ''Something Cool''. After her death, she was hailed as "one of the finest and most neglected singers of her time." Biography Early life Shirley Luster was born in Springfield, Illinois, United States. She moved with her parents Steve and Marie (née Crain) Luster to Decatur, Illinois, when she was three years old. She began to sing with the Decatur-based Bill Oetzel Orchestra at thirteen. While attending Decatur High School she appeared with Oetzel and his society band, the Ben Bradley Band, and Bill Madden's Band. After high school she moved to Chicago, changed her name to Sharon Leslie, and sang with a group led by Boyd Raeburn. Later she joined Benny Strong's band. In 1944, St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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