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Silvers may refer to: People * Cathy Silvers (born 1961), American actress and daughter of Phil Silvers * Herbert Ferber Silvers (1906–1991), American sculptor and painter * Louis Silvers (1889–1954), American film score composer * Michael Silvers, sound editor (Pixar) * Phil Silvers (1911–1985), American entertainer and comedy actor * Robert B. Silvers (1929-2017), American editor (''The New York Review of Books'') Other uses * Albuquerque Silvers, an American basketball team * Silvers, a local term for Coho salmon (''Oncorhynchus kisutch'') * Silvers Circus, an (Australian) circus See also * Silver (other) * The Sylvers The Sylvers were an American R&B family vocal group from Watts, Los Angeles, California. The Sylvers were a popular act during the 1970s, recording the hit singles "Fool's Paradise", "Boogie Fever", and "Hot Line (song), Hot Line". Prior to bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cathy Silvers
Cathy Silvers (born May 27, 1961) is an American actress and author. She is the daughter of actress Evelyn Patrick and actor/comedian Phil Silvers. She is best known for her role as boy-crazy teenager Jenny Piccolo in later seasons of the TV sitcom ''Happy Days''. She was a member of the cast of the 1985–86 sitcom ''Foley Square''. She also provided the voice of Marie Dodo, Big Bird's adoptive sister, in '' Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird''. As of August 2002, she was an announcer for the TV series ''SoapTalk'' on the cable station SoapNet. She is the author of the 2007 book ''Happy Days Healthy Living''. Early life Silvers was born in New York City, the daughter of actors Phil Silvers and Evelyn Patrick. She has a twin sister, Candace Silvers, and three other sisters: Nancey Silvers, Tracey Silvers and Laurie Silvers. She graduated in the class of 1978 from Beverly Hills High School. Personal life Her father was television comedy star Phil Silvers, who was be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herbert Ferber
Herbert Ferber (1906 – 1991) was an American Abstract Expressionist, sculptor and painter, and a "driving force of the New York School." Background Herbert Ferber Silvers was born on April 30, 1906, in New York City. In 1923, he began studies in both sciences and humanities at the College of the City of New York (now City College of New York or CCNY) from; in 1927, he received a BS from jointly from CCNY and Columbia University. In 1927, he took night classes in sculpture through 1930 at the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design ("affiliated in a kind of loose way with the Beaux Arts in Paris," Ferber later recalled) and then studied for six months at the National Academy of Design. That summer, he was awarded a scholarship to work at The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation in Oyster Bay, New York. In 1930, he graduated in oral and dental surgery at Columbia. Career Ferber practiced dentistry and taught part-time at the Columbia Dental School during the 1930s; he continued t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis Silvers
Louis "Lou" Silvers (''né'' Louis Silberstein; September 6, 1889 – March 26, 1954) was an American film score composer whose work has been used in more than 250 movies. In 1935, he won the first Academy Award for Best Original Score for ''One Night of Love''. Early life Silvers was born in New York City. Career Silvers scored the sound sequences in the D. W. Griffith film ''Dream Street'' (1921), and scored the part-talking feature film ''The Jazz Singer'' (1927). He was also music director for ''Lux Radio Theater'' for most of its long run (1934–1955). He is the composer of the song " April Showers" (1921). Personal life and death Silvers was married to Janet Adair. On March 26, 1954, Silvers died of a heart ailment in Hollywood, California. Awards and nominations Selected filmography * '' Sonny Boy'' (1929) * ''No Greater Glory'' (1934) * ''The Girl Friend'' (1935) * ''A Message to Garcia ''A Message to Garcia'' is a widely distributed essay written by Elbert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Silvers
Michael Silvers is a sound editor who has often worked with Pixar. He has worked on nearly every Pixar feature film. He has over 110 credits to his name. Oscar history All of these films were for Best Sound Editing. * 74th Academy Awards-Nominated for ''Monsters, Inc.''. Nomination shared with Gary Rydstrom. Lost to ''Pearl Harbor''. * 76th Academy Awards-Nominated for ''Finding Nemo''. Nomination shared with Gary Rydstrom. Lost to '' Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World''. * 77th Academy Awards-''The Incredibles''. Shared with Randy Thom. Won. * 80th Academy Awards-Nominated for ''Ratatouille''. Nominated shared with Randy Thom. Lost to ''The Bourne Ultimatum''. * 82nd Academy Awards-Nominated for '' Up''. Nomination shared with Tom Myers. Lost to ''The Hurt Locker''. * 83rd Academy Awards-Nominated for ''Toy Story 3''. Nomination shared with Tom Myers. Lost to ''Inception ''Inception'' is a 2010 science fiction action film written and directed by Christop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Silvers
Phil Silvers (born Phillip Silver; May 11, 1911 – November 1, 1985) was an American entertainer and comedic actor, known as "The King of Chutzpah". His career as a professional entertainer spanned nearly sixty years. Silvers achieved major popularity when he starred in ''The Phil Silvers Show'', a 1950s sitcom set on a United States Army, U.S. Army post in which he played Master Sergeant Ernest (Ernie) Bilko. He also starred in the films ''It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'' (1963) and ''A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (film), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'' (1966). He was a winner of two Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on ''The Phil Silvers Show'' and two Tony Awards for his performances in ''Top Banana (musical), Top Banana'' and ''A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum''. He also wrote the original lyrics to the jazz standard Nancy (with the Laughing Face). Early life Born Philip Silver in Brooklyn, New York (state), New York, in the w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert B
The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honour, praise, renown" and ''berht'' "bright, light, shining"). It is the second most frequently used given name of ancient Germanic origin. It is also in use as a surname. Another commonly used form of the name is Rupert. After becoming widely used in Continental Europe it entered England in its Old French form ''Robert'', where an Old English cognate form (''Hrēodbēorht'', ''Hrodberht'', ''Hrēodbēorð'', ''Hrœdbœrð'', ''Hrœdberð'', ''Hrōðberχtŕ'') had existed before the Norman Conquest. The feminine version is Roberta. The Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form is Roberto. Robert is also a common name in many Germanic languages, including English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Scots, Danish, and Icelandic. It can be use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albuquerque Silvers
The Albuquerque Silvers were an American basketball team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which was a member of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). The team was coached by Norm Ellenberger, the former coach of the University of New Mexico men's basketball team. The franchise was run by P. Patrick McKernan who was also the president and general manager of the Pacific Coast League Albuquerque Dukes. The team was previously known as the Las Vegas Silvers, but was re-located to Albuquerque on February 10, 1983 by the CBA after the team owners failed to meet their financial obligation to the league. According to the CBA, Silvers owners Patrick Shimbashi and Ken Ford—who together owned 90 percent of the team—could not agree on a way to fund the team. Year-by-year with Alberta Dusters Year-by-year with Las Vegas Silvers Year-by-year with Albuquerque Silvers References Sports in Albuquerque, New Mexico Defunct basketball teams in the United States Basketball team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coho Salmon
The coho salmon (''Oncorhynchus kisutch;'' Karuk: achvuun) is a species of anadromous fish in the salmon family and one of the five Pacific salmon species. Coho salmon are also known as silver salmon or "silvers". The scientific species name is based on the Russian common name ''kizhuch'' (кижуч). Description During their ocean phase, coho salmon have silver sides and dark-blue backs. During their spawning phase, their jaws and teeth become hooked. After entering fresh water, they develop bright-red sides, bluish-green heads and backs, dark bellies and dark spots on their backs. Sexually maturing fish develop a light-pink or rose shading along the belly, and the males may show a slight arching of the back. Mature adults have a pronounced red skin color with darker backs and average and , occasionally reaching up to . They also develop a large kype (hooked beak) during spawning. Mature females may be darker than males, with both showing a pronounced hook on the nose. Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silvers Circus
Silver's Circus, the original, was an (Australian) circus started by Mervyn King and entrepreneur David Hardie Snr. and his two sons Les and David Jnr. History Original Silvers The original Silver's Circus was founded by Mervyn King and David Hardie Snr, Les Hardie and David Hardie Jnr, the Hardie family in Sydney NSW in 1946. The professional name of 'Silvers' was chosen for the circus, inspired by the neon sign King saw flashing one night outside a Sydney restaurant, The Silver Grill. King's circus expertise combined with the financial and technical support of the Hardies proved a winning combination. An official opening was given at Jude's Corner, Rockdale. King took the stage name of Alwyn Silver as 'there had to be a Mr Silver around the show' as Ring Master. Within five years, Silver's Circus was Australia's largest road show and toured every state of the Australian mainland. Silvers Circus became one of the most well organised, best looking and popular circuses in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silver (other)
Silver is a chemical element with symbol Ag and atomic number 47. Silver may also refer to: Other common meanings * Silver (color) * Silver (household), dishware, cutlery and other items made of silver * Silver medal, an award given to the runner-up of contests Arts and entertainment * Silver (TV channel) * ''Silver'' (video game), a 1999 game for the PC and Dreamcast * Silver (''90210''), a fictional character on the television series ''90210'' * ''Silver'' (film), a 1999 Japanese film * ''Pokémon Silver'', a game for the Game Boy * Long John Silver, main antagonist of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel ''Treasure Island'' * ''Silver'' (Andrew Motion novel), a sequel to ''Treasure Island'' * Silver the Hedgehog, a psychic character the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series. * Judge Silver, in the ''Judge Dredd'' comic strip * Silver, the Lone Ranger's horse * '' Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow: Silver'', a prequel novel in the ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' franchise *Silver, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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