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List Of People From Ohio
The following is a list of famous people born in the U.S. state of Ohio, and people who spent significant periods of their lives living in Ohio. Actors, models, miscellaneous performers ;A–B * Jake Abel (actor) (Canton) * Tom Aldredge (actor) (Dayton) * Louis Aldrich (actor) (Cincinnati) * Andy Biersack (actor and musician) (Cincinnati) * Corey (actor) (Cleveland) * Roman Atwood (YouTube personality) (Millersport) * Catherine Bach (actor) (Warren) * Jim Backus (actor) (Cleveland) * Kaye Ballard (actor) (Cleveland) * Gerry Bamman (actor) (Toledo) * Lisa Banes (actor) (Chagrin Falls) * Theda Bara (actor) (Avondale) * Majel Barrett (actor) (Columbus) * Thom Barry (actor) (Cincinnati) * Richard Basehart (actor) (Zanesville) * Alan Baxter (actor) (East Cleveland) * Vanessa Bayer (actor, comedian) (Cleveland) * Ned Bellamy (actor) (Dayton) * Jonathan Bennett (actor) (Rossford) * Greg Berg (actor, voice actor) (Cleveland/Akron) * Halle Berry (actor, fashion model) ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Ohio
The Ohio Burgee is the official flag of the U.S. state of Ohio. It is a triangular swallowtail flag, the only non-rectangular U.S. state flag. Its red, white, and blue elements symbolize the state's natural features and order of admission into the Union. A prominent disc in the flag's triangular canton is suggestive of the state's name. This flag was adopted in 1945. The flag was designed in 1901 by John Eisenmann for the Pan-American Exposition and adopted in 1902. Before that, for nearly a century after statehood, Ohio did not have a legally authorized state flag. One unsuccessful proposal had called for a design based on the state seal. Ohio has adopted an official salute to the flag and the official folding procedure gives it 17 folds. The Ohio flag has influenced a number of logos and municipal flags within the state. A scarlet-colored gubernatorial flag is based on the state seal. Design The Ohio state flag's design is defined in the Ohio Revised Code, section 5.01: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Basehart
John Richard Basehart (August 31, 1914 – September 17, 1984) was an American actor. He starred as Admiral Harriman Nelson in the television science-fiction drama ''Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea'' (1964–68). He also portrayed Wilton Knight in the pilot episode of the TV series ''Knight Rider'' (1982), and provided the narration that was heard during the opening credits throughout the entire series. Basehart was equally active in cinema, receiving National Board of Review Awards for his performances in ''Fourteen Hours'' (1951) and ''Moby Dick'' (1956). He was further nominated for a BAFTA Award for his role in ''Time Limit'' (1957), the only film directed by Karl Malden. Career One of his most notable film roles was the acrobat and clown known as "the Fool" in the acclaimed Italian film ''La Strada'' (1954), directed by Federico Fellini. He also appeared as the killer in the film noir classic ''He Walked by Night'' (1948), as a psychotic member of the Hatfield clan in ''R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Bowen
Andrea Bowen is an American actress and singer. She began her career appearing on Broadway musicals, including ''Les Misérables'' and ''The Sound of Music''. In 2004, she began playing the role of Julie Mayer on the ABC comedy-drama series ''Desperate Housewives'', a role she played on a regular basis until 2008. She later appeared on a recurring basis until the show ended in 2012. Bowen later went on to star in a number of Lifetime television movies. Life and career Early life Bowen is of Welsh, English, and German descent. She is the younger sister of Graham Bowen, Alex Bowen, Cameron Bowen, Jessica Bowen, and Jillian Bowen (who are also actors). Bowen briefly attended the Professional Performing Arts School in New York alongside best friend Sarah Hyland. She made her Broadway debut in 1996 as Young Cosette/Young Éponine in ''Les Misérables''. At six, she was the youngest actress ever to play the role. From 1996 to 2001 Bowen was a consistent presence on Broadway. She appe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Boone Junior
Mark Boone Junior (born Mark Heidrich; March 17, 1955) is an American character actor, best known for his TV roles as Bobby Munson in ''Sons of Anarchy'' (2008–14) and Patrick "Pat" Brown in '' Last Man On Earth'', and film roles in Christopher Nolan's '' Memento'' (2000) and ''Batman Begins'' (2005), ''Die Hard 2'' (1990), and '' 2 Fast 2 Furious'' (2003). Early life and education Boone was born Mark Heidrich in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Ginny, a retired teacher, and Bob Heidrich, a former construction consultant. He grew up on Chicago's North Shore and attended the University of Vermont and played on the school's men's soccer team. He moved to New York after college, where he started his career performing stand-up comedy with long-time friend Steve Buscemi. His stage name surname, Boone, is also his nickname; he chose it from a New York City war memorial. Career Boone frequently portrays a corrupt policeman or other authority figure, such as in ''Seven'' (as an FBI agent) and as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randy Blair
Randy Blair is an American actor and writer, best known for originating the role of Hipolito/Elton John in the Broadway musical '' Amelie''. His play Mrs. Lowenstein was adapted into a 5 part limited series podcast starring Ann Dowd. Other work as a bookwriter and lyricist includes '' Gigantic'' (Vineyard Theatre), '' Perez Hilton Saves the Universe (or at least the greater Los Angeles area): the Musical!'' (Barrow Street Theatre), ''Spidermusical'' (Mint Theatre), ''Haute Mess'' ( Ars Nova), ''#RUFF'' (serials at ( The Flea Theatre)), and Leslie Kritzer's ''Beautiful Disaster'' at Joe's Pub. He has also served as a creative consultant writer on Funny Or Die's ''Billy on the Street''. As an actor, Blair originated the role of Hipolito/Elton John in the world premiere of '' Amelie'' at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and continued with the production to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles and the Walter Kerr Theatre on Broadway. Other off-Broadway world premieres include the OBIE winni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nina Blackwood
Nina Blackwood is an American disc jockey and music journalist, who was the first of the original five MTV VJs (along with Mark Goodman, J. J. Jackson, Alan Hunter, and Martha Quinn). She has been an actress and model. Early life and career Blackwood was born Nina Kinckiner in Springfield, Massachusetts. Her father was in government service, and also taught Sunday school; he was never a minister, as has sometimes been reported. She grew up on the west side of Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Rocky River High School, graduating in 1970. In high school, she sang and played keyboards in her high school sweetheart's band, and covered the song "Venus." Before entering broadcasting, Blackwood appeared nude in the August 1978 ''Playboy'' pictorial "The Girls in the Office" as a brunette. She moved to California, and studied acting at the Strasberg Institute. Blackwood has acted in a number of TV show and films, making appearances in the movies ''Vice Squad'' (1982), ''Reckless Kelly'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Blackwell
Susan Blackwell is an American actress, writer, and singer, best known for playing characters based on herself in the original musicals '' itle of show' and ''Now. Here. This''. She has appeared in other plays, musicals, films, and television shows including ''Master of None'', '' Madam Secretary, The Blacklist'', '' Succession'', ''Law & Order'', '' P.S. I Love You'', '' After the Wedding'', ''Yes, God, Yes'', and ''Speech and Debate''. She created and hosts her own talk show, ''Side by Side by Susan Blackwell'' on Broadway.com. '' itle of show' Blackwell is known for the one-act musical '' title_of_show">nowiki/>title_of_show">nowiki/>title_of_show">title_of_show.html"_;"title="nowiki/>title_of_show">nowiki/>title_of_show''_which_played_on_Broadway_theatre.html" "title="title_of_show.html" ;"title="title_of_show.html" ;"title="nowiki/>title of show">nowiki/>title of show">title_of_show.html" ;"title="nowiki/>title of show">nowiki/>title of show'' which played on Broadway th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James R
James is a common English language surname and given name: *James (name), the typically masculine first name James * James (surname), various people with the last name James James or James City may also refer to: People * King James (other), various kings named James * Saint James (other) * James (musician) * James, brother of Jesus Places Canada * James Bay, a large body of water * James, Ontario United Kingdom * James College, a college of the University of York United States * James, Georgia, an unincorporated community * James, Iowa, an unincorporated community * James City, North Carolina * James City County, Virginia ** James City (Virginia Company) ** James City Shire * James City, Pennsylvania * St. James City, Florida Arts, entertainment, and media * ''James'' (2005 film), a Bollywood film * ''James'' (2008 film), an Irish short film * ''James'' (2022 film), an Indian Kannada-language film * James the Red Engine, a character in ''Thomas the Tank En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Birney
David Edwin Birney (April 23, 1939 – April 27, 2022) was an American actor and director whose career included performances in both contemporary and classical roles in theatre, film, and television. He is noted for having played the title role in the television series ''Serpico''. He also starred in ''Bridget Loves Bernie'', an early 1970s TV series about an interfaith marriage that also starred Meredith Baxter (whom he married after the series ended). He also portrayed Dr. Ben Samuels in '' St. Elsewhere'' from 1982 until 1983. Early life Birney was born in Washington, D.C., on April 23, 1939. His father, Edwin, worked as a special agent for the FBI; his mother, Jeanne (McGee), was a housewife before becoming a real estate agent. Birney attended schools in Brooklyn, Ohio, and graduated from West High School in Cleveland. Named to the National Honor Society, he lettered in basketball, football, and track. He held a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College with "High Distinction" in E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halle Berry
Halle Maria Berry (; born Maria Halle Berry; August 14, 1966) is an American actress. She began her career as a model and entered several beauty contests, finishing as the first runner-up in the Miss USA pageant and coming in sixth in the Miss World 1986. Her breakthrough film role was in the romantic comedy ''Boomerang'' (1992), alongside Eddie Murphy, which led to roles in ''The Flintstones'' (1994) and ''Bulworth'' (1998) as well as the television film ''Introducing Dorothy Dandridge'' (1999), for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Berry established herself as one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood during the 2000s. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance of a struggling widow in the romantic drama '' Monster's Ball'' (2001), becoming both the only Black woman and the only woman of color to have won the award. She took on high-profile roles such as Storm in four installments of the ''X-Men'' film series (2000–20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg Berg
Greg Berg (born November 26, 1960) is an American voice actor, best known for his work in cartoons, video games Video games, also known as computer games, are electronic games that involves interaction with a user interface or input device such as a joystick, game controller, controller, computer keyboard, keyboard, or motion sensing device to gener ... and in films as a voice match for certain male Hollywood actors. Filmography Anime Film Television Video games Radio * ''Rick Dees Morning Show L.A. and (Worldwide) Weekly Top 40'' - John Revolting, others (20 year References External links * Greg Berg at Voice Chasers 1960 births Living people American male voice actors American male video game actors American male radio actors Place of birth missing (living people) {{US-voice-actor-1960s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Bennett (actor)
Jonathan David Bennett (born June 10, 1981) is an American actor and television host. He is known for his roles as Aaron Samuels in the 2004 comedy film ''Mean Girls'', Bud McNulty in 2005's ''Cheaper by the Dozen 2'', the title character in the 2009 direct-to-DVD comedy ''Van Wilder: Freshman Year'', and his recurring role as Casey Gant in the mystery drama ''Veronica Mars''. He was the host of the Food Network series ''Halloween Wars'', and he previously hosted ''Cake Wars''. Early life Bennett was born in Ohio, to David Bennett, a Toledo physician, and Ruthanne Bennett (née Mason). He has two half-brothers, Brian and Brent, and one half-sister, Lisa. Bennett attended Eagle Point Elementary School in Rossford, Ohio, and graduated from Rossford High School in 1999. Bennett attended Otterbein University. Career After moving to New York, he was cast on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC soap opera ''All My Children'' as JR Chandler from 2001 to 2002. Since then, he has appe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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