|
Askin
Askin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Ambrose Askin, British rugby player *Frank Askin, professor and activist *John Askin (1739–1815), fur trader in Canada *John Askin Jr. (c1765–1820), fur trader and government official in Canada; son of John *Leon Askin, Austrian actor *Matty Askin, British boxer *Peter Askin (born 1940), American director and screenwriter *Robert Askin, Australian politician *Stephen Askin, inventor of the deely bobber * Tom Askin, British rugby player See also *Askin, Iran Askin ( fa, اسكين, also Romanized as Āskīn and Askīn) is a village in Aq Kahriz Rural District, Nowbaran District, Saveh County, Markazi Province, Iran Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also called Pers ..., a village in Markazi Province, Iran * Eskin-e Olya, Iran * Eskin-e Sofla, Iran {{surname, Askin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deely Bobber
A deely bobber (also deeley bobber, or deeley bopper) is a novelty item of headgear comprising a headband to which are affixed two springy protrusions resembling the antennae of insects. These "antennae" may be topped with simple plastic shapes or more elaborate and fanciful decorations, such as mini pom poms or light-emitting diodes. The name "deely bobber" is a genericized trademark; other names include deely-boppers, bonce boppers, or space boppers. In June 1982, a headline of ''The New York Times'' called them Martian antennae. Origin Stephen Askin invented the original deely bobber in 1981, inspired by the "Killer Bees" costumes on ''Saturday Night Live''. Askin was a serial entrepreneur who had sold dartboards depicting Ayatollah Khomeini during the Iran hostage crisis of 1980. Askin made prototype Deely Bobbers in his kitchen and test-marketed them at the Los Angeles Street Fair of summer 1981, selling 800 at $5 each. He sold the invention to the Ace Novelty Co. of Belle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matty Askin
Matthew Askin (born 24 December 1988) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2018. He held the British Boxing Board of Control, British Cruiserweight (boxing), cruiserweight title from 2017 to 2018 and challenged once for the Commonwealth Boxing Council, Commonwealth cruiserweight title in 2015. Amateur career Askin boxed for the Pool of Life Amateur Boxing Club and was crowned the 2008 Senior ABA champion at cruiserweight. Professional career Askin turned professional in November 2008 after signing with promoter Steve Wood and defeated Paul Bonson at The Tower Ballroom in Blackpool. In January 2009 he signed with promoter Ricky Hatton and has since taken his record to 11 wins without defeat. During 2011 Sky Sports short listed Askin as a prospect to watch in 2011. In March 2011 he won his first title as a professional by knocking out Neil Dawson in six rounds in Wigan. Askin is the former undefeated Central Area Cruiserweight (boxing), Cruiserweigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Askin
John Askin (1739–1815) was an Irish fur trader, merchant, and colonial official. He was instrumental in the establishment of British rule in Upper Canada. Early years He was born in Aughnacloy, Ireland in 1739; his ancestors are believed to have originally lived in Scotland with the surname Erskine. Career He came to North America with the British Army in 1758. After the British took over New France, he entered the fur trade and operated a trading post at Fort Michilimackinac. In 1781, he formed a partnership with Robert Hamilton’s son Alexander and Richard Cartwright; Askin was based in Detroit. From 1786 to 1789, he was part of a group of trading companies known as the Miamis Company. He was also involved in a shipping business and land speculation; he was one of the partners involved in the Cuyahoga Purchase along the south shore of Lake Erie. In 1789, he was named justice of the peace at Detroit. When Detroit was turned over to the Americans in 1796, he became a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leon Askin
Leon Askin (; born Leon Aschkenasy, 18 September 1907 – 3 June 2005) was an Austrian Jewish actor best known in North America for portraying the character General Burkhalter on the TV situation comedy ''Hogan's Heroes''. Life and career Askin was born into a Jewish family in Vienna, the son of Malvine (Susman) and Samuel Aschkenazy (both of whom were later murdered in the Holocaust). According to his autobiography his first experience of show business occurred during World War I when he recited a poem before Emperor Franz Joseph. In the 1920s, he studied acting with Louise Dumont and Max Reinhardt. While working at Vienna's "ABC" cabaret theater in the 1930s, he frequently directed the works of dissident political writer Jura Soyfer. Askin fled Austria to the United States in 1940, after having been beaten and abused by the Nazi SA and SS. His parents were murdered in the Treblinka death camp. He then served in World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army Air Forc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Askin
Peter Askin (born 1940) is an actor, director, producer and screenwriter best known for directing the 2007 film '' Trumbo'', a documentary about the Oscar-winning Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo who was blacklisted for being a member of the Hollywood Ten. For the film, he worked closely with Trumbo's son, Christopher Trumbo. Biography Born to a Jewish family, Askin is the son of Alma Askin, the daughter of Joseph Durst, the founder of the Durst Organization and member of one of the most prominent real estate families in New York City in the 20th century. He was educated at Middlebury College and Columbia University.Hischak, Thomas S''Enter the Playmakers: Directors and Choreographers on the New York Stage'' 2006 He trained under Wynn Handman at The American Place Theatre in New York City. Askin made his debut in 1986 with ''Down an Alley Filled with Cats.'' Askin was the screenwriter for such films as ''Company Man'' (which he also co-directed) and '' Smithereens'', and he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Askin
Sir Robert William Askin, GCMG (4 April 1907 – 9 September 1981), was an Australian politician and the 32nd Premier of New South Wales from 1965 to 1975, the first representing the Liberal Party. He was born in 1907 as Robin William Askin, but always disliked his first name and changed it by deed poll in 1971. Before being knighted in 1972, however, he was generally known as Bob Askin. Born in Sydney in 1907, Askin was educated at Sydney Technical High School. After serving as a bank officer and as a Sergeant in the Second World War, Askin joined the Liberal Party and was elected to the seat of Collaroy at the 1950 election. Askin quickly rose through party ranks, eventually becoming Deputy Leader following Walter Howarth's resignation in July 1954. When long-serving party leader Vernon Treatt announced his resignation in August 1954, Askin put his name forward to replace him. At the vote, he became deadlocked against Pat Morton and Askin asked his former commanding officer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Askin
Frank Askin (January 8, 1932 - July 1, 2021) was an American jurist and professor of law at Rutgers School of Law - Newark. Career He was appointed to the Rutgers faculty upon his graduation from that school with highest honors in 1966. Admitted to the law school without an undergraduate degree, he was awarded a B.A. from City College of New York at the same time he received his J.D. from Rutgers. In 1970, he established the Constitutional Litigation Clinic as part of the law school's curriculum. Under his guidance, the clinic litigated the first police surveillance cases in the nation; battled the FBI over the investigation and maintenance of files on two precocious New Jersey high schoolers who corresponded with "the wrong persons"; defended affirmative action programs up to the United States Supreme Court; challenged the New Jersey State Police for stopping and searching "long-haired travelers" on the state's highways; argued for the right of the homeless to vote and to have ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambrose Askin
Ambrose Askin (24 February 1909 – January 1979) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at club level for Castleford, Keighley, and Featherstone Rovers,Bailey, Ron (1956). ''The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.''. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC as a . Ambrose Askin's funeral took place at St Botolph's Church, Knottingley. Playing career County League appearances Ambrose Askin played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1932–33 season. Club career Ambrose Askin made his debut for Castleford at Hull F.C. on 26 March 1932, a match in which his brother Tom was unable to play due to injury. He had joined the club after leaving the army. In November 1936, when aged 25, he was put on the transfer list at a price of £200; at that time he weighed 13.5 stone and stood 5 feet 11.5 inches tall. Askin was transferred from Keighley to Featherstone Rovers in January 1938, with Cyril Hammond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Askin
Thomas C. Askin (24 June 1905 – 14 January 1976) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Yorkshire, and at club level for Knottingley Rovers ARLFC, Featherstone Rovers ( Heritage № 64), Leeds, Castleford ( Heritage № 98) and Newcastle. He usually played as a or . Background Tom Askin was born in Knottingley, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Playing career Club career Tom Askin, who came from Knottingley, made his début for Featherstone Rovers on 21 March 1925, after the club had spotted him playing for Knottingley Rovers. He was suspended from playing for three matches in early 1927 following an ill-tempered December game against Wakefield Trinity in which he and three other players were sent off. He played left- in Featherstone Rovers' 0-5 defeat by Leeds in the 1928 Yorkshire Cup final at Belle Vue, Wakefield, on 24 November 1928. Soon after this, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Askin Jr
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope Joh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Askin, Iran
Askin ( fa, اسكين, also Romanized as Āskīn and Askīn) is a village in Aq Kahriz Rural District, Nowbaran District, Saveh County, Markazi Province, Iran Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also called Persia, is a country located in Western Asia. It is bordered by Iraq and Turkey to the west, by Azerbaijan and Armenia to the northwest, by the Caspian Sea and Turkmeni .... At the 2006 census, its population was 30, in 7 families. References Populated places in Saveh County {{Saveh-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eskin-e Olya
Eskin-e Olya ( fa, اسكين عليا, also Romanized as Eskīn-e ‘Olyā) is a village in Dehpir-e Shomali Rural District, in the Central District of Khorramabad County, Lorestan Province, Iran Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also called Persia, is a country located in Western Asia. It is bordered by Iraq and Turkey to the west, by Azerbaijan and Armenia to the northwest, by the Caspian Sea and Turkmeni .... At the 2006 census, its population was 429, in 93 families. References Populated places in Khorramabad County {{Khorramabad-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
