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McQueen
McQueen, Mcqueen, MacQueen or Macqueen may refer to: *Clan Macqueen, a Scottish clan *McQueen (surname), including a list of people named McQueen, Mcqueen, MacQueen or Macqueen *McQueen McIntosh (1822–1868), United States and Confederate judge *McQueen (band), all-female rock band from Brighton, England * ''McQueen'' (film), a 2018 British documentary film about designer Alexander McQueen * ''McQueen'' (TV series), Canadian series in 1969–70 *McQueen, Edmonton, a neighbourhood of the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada *McQueen, Oklahoma McQueen is an unincorporated settlement in Harmon County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located east of Gould on U.S. 62 U.S. Route 62 or U.S. Highway 62 (US 62) runs from the Mexican border at El Paso, Texas, to Niagara Fal ..., an unincorporated settlement * ''McQueen'' (play), a 2015 play by James Phillips and directed by John Caird {{disambiguation, geo, given name, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McQueen (surname)
McQueen, Mcqueen, and MacQueen, Macqueen are English-language surnames derived from Scottish Gaelic. There have been several differing etymologies given for the surnames; as well as several differing ways to represent the surname in modern Scottish Gaelic. The surnames are not among the most common surnames in the United Kingdom, Australia, nor the United States. Etymology There have been several differing etymologies given for the surname. One view is that it is an Anglicised form of the Gaelic ''MacShuibhne'', which means "son of ''Suibhne''". The Gaelic name ''Suibhne'' is a byname, which means "pleasant". This Gaelic name was also used as a Gaelic equivalent of the Old Norse byname ''Sveinn'', which means "boy". Another view is that the Anglicised surname is derived from the Gaelic ''MacCuinn'', meaning "son of '' Conn''". The Gaelic personal name ''Conn'' is composed of an Old Celtic element meaning "chief". Another suggested origin of the Anglicised surname is from the Gael ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McQueen (film)
''McQueen'' is a 2018 biographical documentary film, directed by Ian Bonhôte, written and co-directed by Peter Ettedgui, and produced by Ian Bonhôte, Andee Ryder, Nick Taussig, and Paul Van Carter under the banner of Misfits Entertainment, and Salon Pictures. The documentary is based on the life and career of British fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Plot The film looks into life and career of British fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Cast Credits adapted from Rotten Tomatoes. * Alexander McQueen * Tom Ford * Isabella Blow * Kate Moss * Janet McQueen Production Film director Ian Bonhôte, and producer Peter Ettedgui approached Alexander McQueen's family to make a documentary film about McQueen; the family declined the request. In February 2017 Bonhôte, and Ettedgui proposed their idea to several film distributors. The film was financed within three days, and director Ian Bonhôte added, "We wanted to make a really respectful cinematic version of Lee’s story". T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McQueen, Edmonton
McQueen is a residential neighbourhood located in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is named for the Rev. David George McQueen, who served 43 years as minister at Edmonton's First Presbyterian Church (Edmonton), First Presbyterian Church from 1887 to 1930. Immediately to the north east of McQueen, in the neighbourhood of Woodcroft, Edmonton, Woodcroft is Coronation Park. Located within Coronation Park is the Telus World of Science (Edmonton), Telus World of Science (formerly called the Edmonton Space and Sciences Centre), the Peter Hemingway Fitness and Leisure Centre, Coronation Arena (an ice arena), a small football stadium and a lawn bowling facility. Located a short distance to the east of the neighbourhood along 111 Avenue is Westmount Centre, a shopping mall. There is also a small strip shopping centre located at the south east corner of the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by 111 Avenue, on the east by 142 Street, on the south by 107 Avenue, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McQueen (band)
McQueen were a rock band from Brighton, England, formed in 2004. They have released one album (''Break The Silence'') on Demolition Records. McQueen has toured all over Europe and played shows in the US and Asia including headlining the Unite Festival in Vietnam in 2007. McQueen have not played any shows in the UK since the Velvet Revolver support tour in 2008. In May 2016, American rock band Pop Evil announced that Hayley Cramer will be their new drummer. Formation The current line-up of McQueen is as follows: * Leah Duors - vocals * Hayley Cramer - drums * Constanze Hart - bass guitar Past members: * Hattie Williams - bass guitar 2004-2004 * Sophie Taylor - bass guitar 2004-2006 and 2008-2008 * Gina Collins - bass guitar (Jan - Sept 2007) * Kat Bax - bass guitar (Oct - Nov 2007) * Cat de Casanove - guitar (2004–2009) Temporary stand-ins: * Vicky Smith - bass guitar (Nov - Dec 2006, July 2007, Dec 2007 - Jan 2008) Discography Albums ''Break the Silence'' Released 22 Janu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McQueen (TV Series)
''McQueen'' was a Canadian drama television series which aired on CBC Television from 1969 to 1970. Premise The plot features newspaper columnist McQueen (Ted Follows) whose ''The Actioneer'' feature exposed fraud artists and dubious businesses. He was assisted by Denise (Daphne Gibson) and Natasha (Jan Goldin). The pilot episode, "There's a Car Upside-Down on My Lawn", concerned the disposition of an abandoned vehicle. The episode won two Canadian Film Awards in 1969, for Best Director (Francis Chapman) and Best Actress in a Non-Feature ( Josephine Barrington). Jenny (Margot Kidder) was featured in two episodes as an employee of McQueen's newspaper. In one episode, she helped expose a scam at a talent agency while in the other she sought McQueen's help for a Vietnam draft evader she was dating. The series was inspired by Frank Drea's ''Action Line'' column of the ''Toronto Telegram'', whose newsroom was used to film scenes for the series. Guest actors during the series inclu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clan Macqueen
Clan Macqueen is a Highland Scottish clan and a member of the Chattan Confederation.Way, George and Squire, Romily. ''Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia''. (Foreword by The Rt Hon. The Earl of Elgin KT, Convenor, The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs). Published in 1994. Page 426. The clan does not currently have a chief and is therefore considered an Armigerous clan. History Origins The name MacQueen is sometimes also given as ''MacSween'' which means ''son of Sweyn''. The MacQueens are allegedly of the same descent as the Clan Donald, having kinship with the High Kings of Ireland. The MacQueens are said to have provided a guard for a daughter of the chief of Clan MacDonald of Clan Ranald, who married a chief of the Clan Mackintosh. The Mackintosh clan were also chiefs of the Chattan Confederation and so the MacQueens settled around Findhorn and became part of the confederation of Clan Chattan. The Clan MacQueen was then known as the ''Clan Revan''. The chiefs be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McQueen McIntosh
McQueen McIntosh (1822 – June 18, 1868) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida. Education and career Born in 1822, near Darien, Georgia, McIntosh read law. He was a planter in Florida. He entered private practice in Jacksonville, Florida from 1850 to 1586. Federal judicial service McIntosh was nominated by President Franklin Pierce on February 27, 1856, to a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida vacated by Judge Isaac H. Bronson. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 11, 1856, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on January 3, 1861, due to his resignation. Confederate judicial service and death Following his resignation from the federal bench, McIntosh served as a Judge of the Confederate District Court for the District of Florida starting in 1861. He died on June 18, 1868, in Pensacola Pensacola () is the westernmost ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McQueen, Oklahoma
McQueen is an unincorporated settlement in Harmon County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located east of Gould on U.S. 62 U.S. Route 62 or U.S. Highway 62 (US 62) runs from the Mexican border at El Paso, Texas, to Niagara Falls, New York, near the Canadian border. It is the only east-west United States Numbered Highway that connects Mexico and Canad .... References Unincorporated communities in Harmon County, Oklahoma Unincorporated communities in Oklahoma {{Oklahoma-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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