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Manson
Manson is a surname of Scottish origin.''Manson'' in the Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, p.508 It is an Anglicised version of the Scandinavian name Magnusson, meaning son of Magnus, and a Sept of Clan Gunn. It is particularly common in the far northeast of Scotland in the county of Caithness and in Orkney and Shetland. It is also relatively common in southwest Scotland, in the country of Ayrshire. Notable people with the surname include: *Amy Manson (born 1985), Scottish actor * Andra Manson (born 1984), American high jumper *Andy Manson, British luthier and custom guitar-maker * Bruce Manson (born 1956), American tennis player *Charles Manson (1934–2017), adopted surname of cult leader from the United States *Charlotte Manson (born 1924/1925), American actress * Charly Manson (born 1975), Mexican professional wrestler *David Manson (militiaman) (1753–1836), American Revolutionary War aide to General George Washington * David Manson (producer) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marilyn Manson (band)
Marilyn Manson is an American Rock music, rock band formed by namesake lead singer Marilyn Manson and guitarist Daisy Berkowitz in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1989. Originally named Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids, they gained a local cult following in South Florida in the early 1990s with their theatrical live performances. In 1993, they were the first act signed to Trent Reznor's Nothing Records label. Until 1996, the name of each member was created by combining the first name of a female sex symbol and the last name of a serial killer, for example Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson. Their lineup has changed between many of their album releases; the eponymous lead singer is the only remaining original member. In the past, band members dressed in outlandish makeup and costumes, and engaged in intentionally shock value, shocking behavior both onstage and off. Their lyrics often received criticism for their anti-religious sentiment and references to sex, violence and drugs, whil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marilyn Manson
Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), known professionally as Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician. He came to prominence as the lead singer of the band which shares his name, of which he remains the only constant member since its formation in 1989. Known for his controversial stage personality and public image, his stage name (like the other founding members of the band) was formed by combining the names of two opposing American cultural icons: actress Marilyn Monroe and cult leader Charles Manson. Manson is best known for music released in the 1990s, including the albums ''Portrait of an American Family'' (1994), ''Antichrist Superstar'' (1996) and ''Mechanical Animals'' (1998), which earned him a reputation in mainstream media as a controversial figure and negative influence on young people when combined with his public image. In the U.S. alone, three of the band's albums have been awarded platinum status and three more went gold, and the band has had eight re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Manson
Charles Milles Manson (; November 12, 1934November 19, 2017) was an American criminal and musician who led the Manson Family, a cult based in California, in the late 1960s. Some of the members committed a series of nine murders at four locations in July and August 1969. In 1971, Manson was convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder for the deaths of seven people, including the film actress Sharon Tate. The prosecution contended that, while Manson never directly ordered the murders, his ideology constituted an overt act of conspiracy. Before the murders, Manson had spent more than half of his life in correctional institutions. While gathering his cult following, Manson was a singer-songwriter on the fringe of the Los Angeles music industry, chiefly through a chance association with Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys, who introduced Manson to record producer Terry Melcher. In 1968, the Beach Boys recorded Manson's song "Cease to Exist", renamed "Never Learn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charly Manson
Jesús Luna Pozos (born February 18, 1975) is a Mexican luchador (professional wrestler) who primarily works on the Mexican independent circuit as Sharlie Rockstar, where he competes as a member of ''The Kl4n''. Pozos is best known under the ring name Charly Manson, as well as numerous variations of that name, with his attire, gimmick and ring name being heavily inspired by American rockstar Marilyn Manson. He has spent the majority of his career competing in Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA), but has also competed in International Wrestling Revolution Group (IWRG) and Los Perros del Mal, as well as numerous other independent promotions. In 2001 Manson suffered a career-threatening, near-fatal injury that required Surgical stainless steel, surgical steel to be inserted into his body. In 2008 Manson suffered an injury to the same region once more, bending the surgical steel which required more steel to be inserted surgically. Pozos worked for Asistencia Asesoría y Admi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Manson
Joshua David Manson (born October 7, 1991) is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey defenceman for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). Manson was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the sixth round, 160th overall, of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He is the son of former longtime NHL defenceman, Dave Manson. Manson won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022. Manson played three seasons of NCAA Division I hockey with Northeastern University, where he was rewarded when he was selected as HE Best Defensive Defenseman and was named to the 2013–14 Hockey East Second All-Star Team. Playing career Junior Manson moved to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan following the end of his father's playing career. Manson wasn't initially interested in ice hockey and was debating whether to try out for the midget team. During the 2008-09 season, Manson committed to play for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). Manson became a defencema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Manson
Mark Manson (born March 9, 1984) is an American self-help author and blogger. As of 2022 he has authored or co-authored four books, three of which, ''The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck'', '' Everything Is Fucked: A Book About Hope'', and ''Will'', were ''The New York Times'' bestsellers. Personal life Mark Manson was raised in Austin, Texas, in the United States. He moved to Boston, Massachusetts to study, and graduated from Boston University in 2007. He is married to Fernanda Neute, a wellness influencer whom he met while traveling in São Paulo. Blogs Manson started his first blog about dating advice in 2008. In 2010, he started a new blog called ''post masculine'' (now defunct) which provided general life advice for men. Manson moved his blog to ''markmanson.net'' in 2013. In 2015, Manson published a blog article "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck", which would form the basis of his second book by the same name. Publication history Manson's first book, ''Models: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Manson (luthier)
Andy Manson is a luthier who has been hand-crafting guitars for over four decades. He has also crafted mandolins and multi-necked instruments. He is based in England, and is known for his crafting of flat-top, acoustic-guitars.Simone Solondz, ''Custom Guitars: A Complete Guide to Contemporary Handcrafted Guitars'', San Anselmo, California: String Letter, 2000, p. 126 He has influenced pieces by ''Hugh's & Brook Guitars''''Adrian Lucas'' ''Elysian Acoustics'' and ''Gary Nava''. History Manson studied at the London College of Furniture, completing a course based on the production of stringed-instruments. Such course of which was non-existent at the time - the college itself eventually encouraged Manson to create his own course tailored specifically to luthiering. Constructing his first instrument in 1967, Manson started a workshop dedicated to the process shortly after in 1969 in Sussex, UK. In the early 1980s, Manson was joined by his brother, fellow luthier Hugh Manson, who f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amy Manson
Amy Manson (born 9 September 1985) is a Scottish actress. She has portrayed Alice Guppy in ''Torchwood'', Abby Evans in '' Casualty'', Lizzie Siddal in ''Desperate Romantics'', Daisy Hannigan-Spiteri in '' Being Human'', Medea in ''Atlantis'', and Merida in the fifth season of the ABC fairy tale drama series '' Once Upon a Time''. Background Born and brought up in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Manson has one sister, Ailsa Manson and one brother, James Manson, all of Sept Manson of Clan Gunn. She attended Stage Coach, a Saturday drama school, before leaving home for London at the age of seventeen. She trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, leaving early to film '' Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud'' in Romania. She lives in North London. Career Manson made her film debut in '' Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud'', and has also appeared in the horror film '' Blood Monkey'' and the short film ''Smile Emily''. Manson has lent her voice to the radio dramas ''Lost in Plain Sight'', ''The Sum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Manson (producer)
David Manson (born 1952) is a Peabody Award-winning American film and television producer, screenwriter and director. He is perhaps best known for his work on a trio of acclaimed Netflix series: ''House of Cards'', ''Bloodline'', and ''Ozark'', for which he has received multiple Emmy Award and Writers Guild Award nominations. Early life Manson was born in New York City to two musicians who had met as students at the Juilliard School. His father, Eddy Manson (''né'' Eddy Lawrence Manson; 1919–1996), a harmonica virtuoso, moved the family to Los Angeles in 1965 to pursue his career as a film composer. Manson attended the University of California at Santa Cruz on full scholarship before transferring to the University of California at Irvine, where he graduated magna cum laude. Career Manson began his career in the theater and worked in various capacities for such venues as the Mark Taper Forum, Playwrights Horizon and the Manhattan Theater Club. He started in the film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlotte Manson
Charlotte Manson (born ) is an American former radio actress whose career was interrupted by paralysis. Manson was born and raised in Brooklyn. From ages 5 through 8, she performed in children's plays at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Also as a child, she participated in Junior Olympics. Manson was the first female member of Madison High School's debate team. She attended Hunter College, where her performance as Ophelia in the dramatic club's production of ''Hamlet'' led to her receiving a scholarship to New York University (NYU) if she would act with the Washington Square Players, which she did. She graduated from NYU with a degree in English in 1938. In 1939, she acted in summer stock on Long Island. Early in her career, Manson appeared in a few films as an extra and in bit parts. After she became regularly employed in radio, she received a contract to star in a film, but the producer found another actress whom he preferred for the role. Manson's contract was paid off the da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Manson (militiaman)
David Manson, Sr. (September 6, 1753 – August 8, 1836) was an early patriot who fought in the American Revolutionary War on the side of the colonies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Biography David Manson, Sr. was born September 6, 1753 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland, the son of William Manson, Sr. He immigrated to America with his siblings, William Manson, Jr. and Eleanor Manson. On February 1, 1780, he married Jean Johnston. Manson and his sons, William Johnston Manson and David Manson, Jr., served in the War of 1812. Manson served under various enlistments from July 1776 to January 1778. He reenlisted in what was called the "Flying Camp" under Colonel William Cosby. He aided in building Fort Lee and retreated when Fort Washington was taken. Manson served as an aide to General George Washington and held the rank of private. He was with Washington on the night of December 25–26, 1776 when he crossed the Delaware River. He died August 8, 1836 in Lostcreek Township ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Manson
Michael Manson (April 29, 1857 – July 11, 1932) was a Scottish-born farmer and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Comox from 1909 to 1916 and Mackenzie from 1924 to 1933 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Conservative. He was born in Pickigarth, Shetland Islands, the son of John Manson and Margaret Bain. He came to British Columbia in 1874. In 1879, Manson married Jane Renwick. He was a director of the Call Creek Oyster Company. Manson also served as a justice of the peace. From 1887 to 1895, he operated a trading post on Cortes Island with his brother John. He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1916. Manson died in Bella Coola at the age of 75. The community of Mansons Landing Mansons Landing is an unincorporated community near the southern tip of Cortes Island, British Columbia, Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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