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The Count
Count (or Countess) is a title of nobility. Count or The Count may also refer to: People ''Used as a nickname, not denoting nobility'' Music * The Count, a performance name for English deejay Hervé * Count Basie (1904–1984), American jazz musician * Count Bass D (born 1973), American rapper * Count Lasher (c. 1921 – 1977), Jamaican singer and songwriter * Count Matchuki (c. 1929 – 1995), Jamaican deejay * Count Ossie (1926–1976), Jamaican Rastafari drummer and band leader * Count Prince Miller (1934–2018), Jamaican-born British actor and musician Sports * Michael Bisping (born 1979), English mixed martial arts fighter * Count Campau (1863–1938), American baseball player * Count Dante (1939–1975), American martial artist figure * Count Gedney (1849–1922), American baseball player * Count Grog (born 1961), American professional wrestling manager * Ted Hankey (born 1968), English darts player * John Montefusco (born 1950), American baseball player * Count Sensenderf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Count
Count (feminine: countess) is a historical title of nobility in certain European countries, varying in relative status, generally of middling rank in the hierarchy of nobility. Pine, L. G. ''Titles: How the King Became His Majesty''. New York: Barnes & Noble, 1992. p. 73. . Especially in earlier medieval periods the term often implied not only a certain status, but also that the ''count'' had specific responsibilities or offices. The etymologically related English term " county" denoted the territories associated with some countships, but not all. The title of ''count'' is typically not used in England or English-speaking countries, and the term ''earl'' is used instead. A female holder of the title is still referred to as a ''countess'', however. Origin of the term The word ''count'' came into English from the French ', itself from Latin '—in its accusative form ''comitem''. It meant "companion" or "attendant", and as a title it indicated that someone was delegated to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Count Suckle
Wilbert Augustus Campbell (12 August 1931 – 19 May 2014),George Ruddock"Jamaican Club Legend Count Suckle Died From 'Heart Attack'" ''The Voice'', 27 May 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2014 known as Count Suckle, was a Jamaica-born sound system operator and club owner who was influential in the development of ska and reggae music, and African-Caribbean culture, in the United Kingdom. Biography He was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and grew up in poverty as one of thirteen children. His friends included Aloysius "Lucky" Gordon and Vincent "Duke Vin" Forbes. He began supplying records for sound system operator Tom the Great Sebastian, and in 1952 he, Vin and Lenny Fry stowed away on a banana boat. They reached London, where they settled in Ladbroke Grove.Carl Gayle"The Reggae Underground, part 6" first published in ''Black Music'' July 1974, vol. 1, issue 8. Retrieved 6 April 2013.David Katz"Count Suckle obituary" ''The Guardian'', 4 June 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2014. By about 195 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Count Von Count
Count von Count (known simply as the Count) is a Muppet character on the PBS/HBO children's television show ''Sesame Street.'' He is meant to parody Bela Lugosi's vampiric character, Count Dracula. His first appearance on the show was in the 4th season premiere in 1972, where he counts blocks in a sketch with Bert and Ernie. Description and personality The Count's main role is to teach counting skills to children. His catchphrase is, "Greetings! I am The Count. They call me the Count because I love to count... things". The Count loves counting so much that he will often count anything and everything regardless of size or amount, to the point of annoying other characters. The Count can occasionally lose his temper if interrupted while counting, or feel sad when there is nothing around for him to count. Apart from these, he is typically portrayed as friendly and cheerful. Once he reaches the total number of items he is counting, thunderstorms roll (even indoors or on sunny day ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Count Vertigo
Count Vertigo (Werner Zytle) is a supervillain created by Gerry Conway, Trevor Von Eeden and Vince Colletta as an enemy of Black Canary, Batman and later Green Arrow in the DC Comics Universe. Count Vertigo is the last descendant of the royal family that ruled the small eastern European country of Vlatava that was taken over by the Soviets and later became devastated by the Spectre. Two incarnations of Count Vertigo, Cecil Adams and Werner Zytle, appear in ''Arrow'', portrayed by Seth Gabel and Peter Stormare respectively. Publication history Count Vertigo first appears in '' World's Finest Comics'' #251 (July 1978) and was created by Gerry Conway, Trevor Von Eeden, and Vince Colletta. Fictional character biography Werner Vertigo is a descendant of the royal family of Vlatava who can distort the balance of others using a small electronic device that he uses to treat a hereditary inner ear defect. As Count Vertigo, he becomes an enemy of Green Arrow and Black Canary. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Count Paris
Count Paris () or County Paris is a fictional character in William Shakespeare's ''Romeo and Juliet''. He is a suitor of Juliet. He is handsome, wealthy, and a kinsman to Prince Escalus. His name comes from the Prince of Troy, Paris, in Homer's '' Illiad''. Sources Luigi da Porto adapted the story as ''Giulietta e Romeo'' and included it in his ''Historia novellamente ritrovata di due Nobili Amanti'' published in 1530.Moore (1937: 38–44). Da Porto drew on ''Pyramus and Thisbe'' and Boccaccio's '' Decameron''. He gave it much of its modern form, including the lovers' names, the rival Montecchi and Capuleti families, and the location in Verona.Hosley (1965: 168). He also introduces characters corresponding to Shakespeare's Mercutio, Tybalt, and Paris, though the latter is only referred to as ''il conte di Lodrone''. Da Porto presents his tale as historically true and claims it took place in the days of Bartolomeo II della Scala (a century earlier than Salernitano). Montec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Count Nefaria
Count Luchino Nefaria is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Don Heck, the character first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #13 (February 1965). Count Nefaria is a socialite and crime boss who operates an international crime syndicate known as the Maggia. Publication history Count Nefaria debuted in '' The Avengers'' #13 (February 1965), created by Stan Lee and Don Heck. He appeared in the 2011 ''Moon Knight'' series. He appeared in the 2018 ''Marvel Action Avengers'' series. He appeared in the 2023 ''New Mutants Lethal Legion'' series. Fictional character biography Luchino Nefaria is a wealthy Italian aristocrat and traditionalist that also desires greater wealth and power, driving him to join the Maggia criminal organization. The recently formed Avengers superhero team, however, thwart many of his plans and force a direct conflict, so Nefaria lures the Avengers to his castle on the pretense of a charity event, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Count Jim Moriarty
Count Jim Moriarty (also called Count Jim Moriarty of the House of Roland) is a character from the 1950s BBC Radio comedy ''The Goon Show''. He was voiced by Spike Milligan. In the episode "The Macreekie Rising of '74", Harry Secombe filled-in for the role in Milligan's absence. Moriarty is an impoverished member of the French aristocracy who has turned to crime to support his lifestyle. Despite having carried out many high-paying cons and robberies during the series, he and his criminal counterpart Hercules Grytpype-Thynne always appear to be permanently destitute. Although his surname is pronounced ( ), Grytpype-Thynne would occasionally pronounce it . Over the years, Moriarty changed from a suave, debonair and efficient French criminal mastermind and confidence trickster into a cringing sidekick of Grytpype-Thynne, who is often disparaging of his manic behaviour, referring to him as "you steaming French nit", "my fast disintegrating friend", or "you crutty French schlapper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Count Floyd
Count Floyd is a fictional character featured in television and played by comic actor Joe Flaherty. He is a fictional horror host in the tradition of TV movie hosts on local television in both the United States and Canada. The Count Floyd character originated on the Canadian sketch show '' SCTV'', but also later appeared on ''The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley'' (clips of which were used on ''Cartoon Planet''), as well as Rush’s ''Signals'' and '' Grace Under Pressure'' tours. The concept As originally conceived, Count Floyd was the alter-ego of another ''SCTV'' character: Floyd Robertson, co-anchor of the SCTV News (The name was a joke based on that of Canadian news anchor Lloyd Robertson, but other than the name and occupation Floyd Robertson bears no real resemblance to his real-life counterpart). The premise was that employees at this very low-budget TV station had to double up on jobs, so news anchor Floyd Robertson was also the host of SCTV’s ''Monste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Count Duckula
''Count Duckula'' is a British children's television series, children's animated comedy horror television series created by British studio Cosgrove Hall Films, Cosgrove Hall Productions and produced by Thames Television as a spin-off of ''Danger Mouse (1981 TV series), Danger Mouse'', a series in which an early version of the Count Duckula character was a recurring villain. ''Count Duckula'' aired from 6 September 1988 to 16 February 1993 across four series; in all, 65 episodes were made, each about 22 minutes long. The series aired on Nickelodeon in the United States, who billed it as its original programming. All have been released on DVD in the UK, while only the first series has been released in North America. A new version of the original villainous Count Duckula appeared in the Danger Mouse (2015 TV series), 2015 reboot series of ''Danger Mouse'', but being a vegetarian like the good Duckula. History ''Count Duckula'' was created by British studio Cosgrove Hall Films, C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Count Dracula
Count Dracula () is the title character of Bram Stoker's 1897 gothic horror novel ''Dracula''. He is considered the prototypical and archetypal vampire in subsequent works of fiction. Aspects of the character are believed by some to have been inspired by the 15th-century Wallachian prince Vlad the Impaler, who was also known as Vlad Dracula, and by Sir Henry Irving and Jacques Damala, actors with aristocratic backgrounds that Stoker had met during his life. One of Dracula's most iconic powers is his ability to turn others into vampires by biting them and infecting them with the vampiric disease. Other characteristics have been added or altered in subsequent popular fictional works, including books, films, cartoons, and video games. Stoker's creation Bram Stoker's novel takes the form of an epistolary tale, in which Count Dracula's characteristics, powers, abilities, and weaknesses are narrated by multiple narrators, from different perspectives. Count Dracula is an undead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Count Chocula
Count (feminine: countess) is a historical title of nobility in certain European countries, varying in relative status, generally of middling rank in the hierarchy of nobility. Pine, L. G. ''Titles: How the King Became His Majesty''. New York: Barnes & Noble, 1992. p. 73. . Especially in earlier medieval periods the term often implied not only a certain status, but also that the ''count'' had specific responsibilities or offices. The etymologically related English term " county" denoted the territories associated with some countships, but not all. The title of ''count'' is typically not used in England or English-speaking countries, and the term '' earl'' is used instead. A female holder of the title is still referred to as a ''countess'', however. Origin of the term The word ''count'' came into English from the French ', itself from Latin '—in its accusative form ''comitem''. It meant "companion" or "attendant", and as a title it indicated that someone was delegated to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Count Binface
Count Binface is a satirical novelty candidate created by the British comedian Jonathan David Harvey in 2018. He stood as a candidate for Uxbridge and South Ruislip in the 2019 United Kingdom general election against the then prime minister, Boris Johnson, and again at the 2023 by-election that followed Johnson's resignation. He also stood in the London Mayoral elections in 2021 and 2024. In the 2024 general election, Binface stood against the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, in his Richmond and Northallerton constituency. In an earlier election in 2017, Harvey stood as Lord Buckethead, but was forced to change the character due to a copyright dispute with the American filmmaker Todd Durham, who created Lord Buckethead for his 1984 science fiction film ''Hyperspace''. Since then Harvey has used the platform of Binface to promote electoral participation, with the slogan, "Make Your Vote Count". Originally standing as an independent, since 2023 his affiliation has been given as C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
