Sunday, April 03, 2011

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. and wife Susan arrive at the 82nd Academy Awards, March 7, in Hollywood, Calif.

Born: Robert John Downey, Jr. April 4, 1965 (1965-04-04) Manhattan, New York, U.S. Occupation: Actor, producer, singer, songwriter.

Spouse: Deborah Falconer (m. 1992–2004) Susan Downey (m. 2005–present) Parents: Robert Downey, Sr. Elsie (née Ford)

Date Taken: 03.07.2010. Date Posted:03.09.2010 15:14. Photo ID:258348. VIRIN:100307-A-6452C-632. Location:HOLLYWOOD, CA, US.

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Saturday, April 02, 2011

Sally Rand

Sally Rand (born Helen Harriet Beck) April 3, 1904 Hickory County, Missouri, died August 31, 1979 Glendora, California, was a burlesque dancer and actress, noted for her ostrich feather fan dance and balloon bubble dance. She also performed under the name Billie Beck. Spouse: Clarence Robbins (?–?), Thurkel Greenough (1941–?), Harry Finkelstein (1949–1950), Fred Lalla (1954–?).

Title: [Sally Rand, full-length portrait, seated, facing slightly right] Date Created/Published: 1937. Medium: 1 photographic print. Reproduction Number: LC-USZ62-112036 (b&w film copy neg.)

Rights Advisory: No copyright restriction known. Staff photographer reproduction rights transferred to Library of Congress through Instrument of Gift.

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Sally RandCall Number: NYWTS - BIOG--Rand, Sally--Dancer [P&P] [P&P]

Notes:
* NYWT&S staff photo.
* New York World-Telegram & Sun Collection.

Subjects:
* Rand, Sally,--1904-1979.

Format:
* Photographic prints--1930-1940.
* Portrait photographs--1930-1940.

Collections:
* Miscellaneous Items in High Demand