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Robert Atkins (writer)
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Robert Atkins may refer to: * Robert Atkins (physician) (1930–2003), American physician noted for the Atkins diet * Robert Atkins (actor) (1886–1972), British film and theatre actor * Robert Atkins (politician) (born 1946), UK Conservative Party politician * Robert Atkins (comics) (born 1979), American comics artist * Bob Atkins (born 1962), English footballer * Bob Atkins (American football) (1946–2020), American football player See also *Robert Atkyns (other) Robert Atkyns may refer to: *Sir Robert Atkyns (judge) Sir Robert Atkyns (1620–1710) was an English Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, Member of parliament, and Speaker of the House of Lords. Early life He was the eldest son of Sir Edward Atkyn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Atkins (physician)
Robert Coleman Atkins (October 17, 1930 April 17, 2003) was an American physician and cardiologist, best known for the Atkins Diet, which requires close control of carbohydrate consumption and emphasizes protein and fat as the primary sources of dietary calories in addition to a controlled number of carbohydrates from vegetables. The commercial success of Atkins' diet plan led ''Time'' to name the doctor a person of the year in 2002. The Atkins diet has been described as "one of the most popular fad diets in the United States".Longe, Jacqueline L. (2008). ''The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health and Nutrition''. The Gale Group. p. 84. Early life and education Atkins was born in 1930 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Eugene and Norma (Tuckerman) Atkins. His family was Jewish. At the age of 12, his family moved to Dayton, Ohio, where his father owned several restaurants. As a young teen, Atkins held various jobs, including a position selling shoes at the age of 14 and a la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Atkins (actor)
Robert Atkins (10 August 1886 – 9 February 1972) was an English actor, producer and director. Biography Born in Dulwich, London, England, to Annie Evans and Robert Atkins sr. He had a brother named Lawrence. Atkins was most famous for his association with the theatre. An early graduate of Beerbohm Tree's Academy of Dramatic Art, he joined the Old Vic company in 1915, and became Director of Productions for Lilian Baylis from 1921 to 1926. He also appeared many times on film and in television, though not with the success of his theatre career. His first film was a 1913 production of ''Hamlet'', as the First Player, with Johnston Forbes-Robertson in the title role. Atkins went on to appear in several other film and television roles over the next 50 years with the most famous production possibly being '' A Matter of Life and Death''. He also produced and/or directed several adaptations of William Shakespeare plays during the '40s and '50s for British TV. He was director of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Atkins (politician)
Sir Robert James Atkins (born 5 February 1946 in London) is a British Conservative politician. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Preston North from 1979 to 1983, and then for South Ribble from 1983 to 1997. He served as Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the North West England region from 1999 to 2014. Early life Atkins was born on 5 February 1946 in London, England. He was educated at Highgate School, then an all-boys independent school in Highgate, London. Political career Atkins began his political career at a local level. He served as a councillor for the London Borough of Haringey from 1968 to 1977. After unsuccessfully fighting the new seat of Luton West in February and October 1974, he was elected the Member of Parliament for Preston North from 1979 to 1983, and for South Ribble from 1983 to 1997. From 1984 to 1987 he was President of Conservative Trade Unionists. He was made a member of the Privy Council in 1995 and was a minister in the following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Atkins (comics)
Robert Q. Atkins (born July 7, 1979) is an American comics artist. He attended Illinois State University, earning an undergraduate degree in fine art, and then went on to the Savannah College of Art and Design, where he earned an MFA in Sequential Art. Bibliography * '' The Rift'' #3-4 (with writer Andrew Lovoulo, Graphic Illusions Studios, 2003) * ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #515 (co-penciled with Stephan Roux, with writer Fred Van Lente, Marvel Comics, 2004) * ''Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' #31 (with writer Quinn Johnson, Mirage Studios, 2004) * '' Snake Eyes: Declassified'' #2-3 (co-penciled with Emiliano Santalucia, writer Brandon Jerwa, Devil's Due Publishing, 2005) * '' G.I. Joe Special Missions: Tokyo'' (with writers Mike O'Sullivan and Sam Wells, Devil's Due Publishing, 2006) * '' G.I. Joe Special Missions: Antarctica'' (with writer Mike O'Sullivan, Devil's Due Publishing, 2006) * ''Triple-A Baseball Heroes'' (with writer Chris Eliopoulos, Marvel Comic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Atkins
Robert Gary Atkins (born 16 October 1962) is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Sheffield United and Preston North End. Early years Atkins was originally on the books of Leicester City whom he joined straight from school. He was however released by City without playing a first team game and for a while dropped down into non-league football with Enderby Town (later Leicester United). It was while playing for Enderby that Sheffield United spotted him and after an initial trial period the 20-year-old Atkins signed a permanent deal with The Blades. The Sheffield United and Preston years In two and a half years at Bramall Lane Bob played 40 league games for United. He scored three goals, including a crucial last minute winner against Rotherham United on 21 April 1984. The two points gained from Atkins' last minute winner were vital in helping Sheffield United gain promotion a few weeks later, since they ended up only getting promoted on goal differe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Atkins (American Football)
Robert Lee Atkins, Jr. (April 2, 1946 – September 22, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1968-1969) and for the Houston Oilers (1970-1976). He was born on April 2, 1946, in Modesto, California, and became a native of Atlanta, Georgia. When he was three years old, his parents, U.S. Navy Sailor Robert and Mary Brown Atkins, relocated their family from California to Georgia in 1949. At Luther J. Price High School, he was an exceptional player in three sports, baseball, basketball, and football. After graduating in 1964, Atkins attended Grambling State University, in Grambling, Louisiana. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Recreation in 1972. In 1986, he received a Master of Education degree from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) in Prairie View, Texas. In 1968, the St. Louis Cardinals drafted Atkins in the second round as a corne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |