- Ted Berrigan
Ted Berrigan (15 November, 1934 - 4 July, 1983) was an American poet.
- Blu Cantrell
Blu Cantrell (born Tiffany Cobb on October 1, 1976 in Providence, Rhode Island) is a Grammy Award-nominated R&B and soul singer.
- George MacReady
George Macready was a movie actor with a distinctive scar (from an auto accident) that helped him land roles as an aristocratic villain.
- Meredith Vieira
Meredith Vieira (born December 30, 1953) is an Emmy Award-winning American television personality, game show hostess and journalist. She currently co-hosts NBC's "Today". She previously co-hosted ABC's daytime talk show "The View" (from 1997 to 2006), and is currently the host of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" in syndication. She also hosted " Intimate Portrait," a series on Lifetime Television.
- Brian Helgeland
Brian Helgeland (born January 17, 1961 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American movie writer and director, who graduated from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and received his undergraduate degree at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. In 1998, Helgeland became the first person to win both an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay (for "L.A. Confidential") and a Razzie (for "The Postman") in the same year.
- Shanna Moakler
Playboy playmate of the month for December 2001, Shanna Moakler was born on March 28, 1975, in Providence, Rhode Island. Shanna, whose measurements are 34C-24-36, became Miss USA in 1995 by default when the original winner won the Miss Universe pageant four months later. She has had minor roles in the films "The Wedding Singer," "Paulie Shore Is Dead" and "Big Mamma's House 2," but she is best known for work on MTV's reality show "Meet the Barkers."
- Leonard Woodcock
Leonard Freel Woodcock was an American labor union leader and diplomat who was the president of the United Automobile Workers (UAW) from 1970 to 1977. Woodcock was born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1911, the son of machinist Ernest Woodcock and Mary Freel. After dropping out of Detroit City College in 1933, Woodcock worked as a machine assembler. In 1941, he married his first wife Lola Martin with whom he had a son John and two daughters, Janet and Leslie.
- Ben Weisman
Ben Weisman (November 161921-May 202007) was an American composer and pianist best known for having written many of the songs associated with Elvis Presley. A native of Providence, Ben Weisman was one of Elvis Presley's chief songwriters throughout the 1960s. He co-composed for Elvis' movies and stage performances nearly sixty songs that proceeded to go gold or platinum, including "First in Line", "Got a Lot of Living to Do", "Follow That Dream" and "Wooden Heart".
- David Hedison
Albert David Hedison, Jr (b. May 20, 1927, Providence, Rhode Island) is an American actor who has made more than 150 appearances in film, television, and theatre. From 1950-1959, he is credited as Al Hedison. When he was cast in the TV series "Five Fingers", NBC insisted that he change his name, so he suggested using his middle name and has been David Hedison ever since.
- Mark Famiglietti
Mark Famiglietti (born September 26, 1979, Providence, Rhode Island, USA) is an American actor. Famiglietti was the son of a pharmaceutical executive and an office manager, he raised in Clinton, Connecticut, where frequent family trips to the Goodspeed Opera House sparked his interest in performing.
- Peter Gerety
Peter Gerety (born May 17, 1940) is an American actor. Gerety began acting while a student at Boston University, participating in productions at the Charles Playhouse. In 1965, he joined the Trinity Square Repertory Company, a theater troupe in Providence, Rhode Island where he appeared in over 125 productions. Gerety is a veteran of stage, screen and television. In early 1992, he performed to critical acclaim on Broadway in "Conversations with My Father", …
- Frankie Carle
Frankie Carle (March 25 1903-March 7 2001) was an American pianist and bandleader. A very popular bandleader in the 1940s and 1950s, nicknamed "The Wizard of the Keyboard", Carle started out working with a number of mainstream dance bands. He received attention when he joined Horace Heidt's band, later becoming co-leader of the band. He left Heidt's band in 1944 to form his own. His daughter, Marjorie Hughes, was the lead female singer.
- Nicholas Colasanto
Nicholas Colasanto (January 19, 1924 - February 12, 1985) was an American actor, known primarily for his role as Coach Ernie Pantusso on the long-running sitcom "Cheers". Feature films include "Fat City" and "Raging Bull". A decorated veteran of World War II, he also directed various television series, such as "Columbo", "Starsky and Hutch" and "CHiPs". He attended Bryant University, now located in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
- Chuck Palumbo
Charles Ronald (Chuck) Palumbo (born June 15 1973) is an Italian American professional wrestler, who is currently signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), wrestling on its "SmackDown!" brand. Palumbo has also previously performed for World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
- Matt Hyson
Matthew Johnathan Hyson (born August 13, 1971) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his performances in Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment under the ring name "Spike Dudley". Hyson currently wrestles for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name "Brother Runt".
- Tony Tedeschi
Tony Tedeschi is an American pornographic movie actor. Before his pornography career, he worked as a deejay at the Foxy Lady strip club in Providence. He was spotted by Britt Morgan, who was performing there at the time, and shot his first porn scenes with her in 1990. He became popular for his "guy next door" looks, stamina, and high reliability of performance. He starred in over 1400 films between 1990 and 2006, and co-directed one, …
- James Kiberd
James Kiberd (born July 6, 1949 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American actor. He is most famous for his role as Trevor Dillon on the soap opera "All My Children", which he played from 1989 to 2000. A popular character from the beginning, he was paired in relationships with the character Natalie Marlowe (Kate Collins), Laurel Banning (Felicity LaFortune) and later, Natalie's nutty sister Janet Green (Robin Mattson).
- Jason Siner
I'm free-spirited, extroverted, and full of fun, but I know when it's time to be serious. I can be a goofball at times, but also fit in nicely at formal occasions. I love an engaging conversation or rousing debate. I'm very liberal and open-minded, always trying to see things from a new perspective. I love the outdoors, witty banter, spontaneity, and people creative enough to surprise me.
- Jared Kuvent
I am a sixth-semester student at the University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, Arizona. I have made it my goal to become as active in my education as possible and have worked a lot on many different projects and organizations in the university. In the future, I would like to pursue an advanced degree in some form of Arts and then hope to apply my experiences and knowlege to a team environment.
- Bill Conti
His recording of "Gonna Fly Now (Theme from 'Rocky')" reached #1 in July of 1977. Majored in piano and composition at Louisiana State University and earned a master's degree at Juilliard School of Music in New York. In 1995, Conti was awarded the Golden Soundtrack Award for his lifetime achievements by ASCAP.
- Albert De Mond
Albert DeMond worked primarily for Republic Studios for over 30 years. He was the brother of Universal Studios' film editor - Henry DeMond.
- Ruth March
A graduate of the University of Michigan School of Drama, Ruth Hussey's first show-business job was as a fashion commentator on a local radio station. She journeyed to New York City, where she was signed as a model by the world-famous Powers agency. She obtained some stage roles with touring companies and was noticed by MGM, which signed her and with whom she made her film debut in 1937. She quickly became a leading lady in MGM's "B" unit, usually playing sophisticated, worldly roles....
- Lilly Kilvert
Has a daughter, Madeleine (b. 1987), who frequently travels with her on jobs (to Prague for "Hart's War" and to New Zealand for "The Last Samauri"). She has appeared in some of her mother's films, playing a young child. One of the few successful female production designers in Hollywood Has a son, Alexander
- Jason Marsden
His father, Myles Marsden, a choreographer, founded the Rhode Island State Ballet. As such, as a small child, Jason was surrounded by dancers and actors. Friends of his parents noted how talented and personable Jason was and suggested he get an agent and do some acting work in commercials. Little did they know this boost of the young man's ego would turn into a so-far lifelong flirtation with the small and silver screen in both the physical and vocal capacity. At the age of eleven, Jason...
- Gerry Cooney
Former pro boxer. Former #1 heavyweight contender Challenged Larry Holmes for the WBC Heavyweight Title on June 11, 1982 and lost by a thirteenth-round TKO Pro Record: 28-3 (24 KO) One of the hardest punchers in boxing history.
- Steven Ritch
Planned on being a lawyer after the war, but got into acting instead. Served in World War II on Guadalcanal, fighting in some of the worst battles.
- Carolyn Chiodini-Cable
A New England born, LA-based Actress-Filmmaker; Carolyn Cable's distinguishing characteristics are her passion and enthusiasm balanced by a down-to-earth persona. Carolyn was raised in a highly creative environment. From an early age she spent her free time entertaining people with stories, acting out plays which she created, and choreographing dance routines for herself and sisters to perform. She also charged admission fees to see her creations. Carolyn was very busy when not in...
- Jane Rosenthal
Attended Brown and New York universities. Helped produce and develop some 70 movies for TV during her 9 years at CBS in Los Angeles. Also worked briefly at Disney. With in-laws Alan and Susan Patricof, a major supporter of and fund-raiser for the Democratic Party and former president Bill Clinton. Organizer of first annual Tribeca Film Festival, May 2002. President of Tribeca Productions in NYC, which she co-founded with boss Robert De Niro. Daughters Juliana and Isabella. Daughter of...
- Nelson Eddy
The only career Nelson Eddy ever considered was singing. His parents were singers, his grandparents were musicians. Unable to afford a teacher, he learned by imitating opera recordings. At age 14 he worked as a telephone operator in a Philadelphia iron foundry. He sold newspaper advertising and performed in amateur musicals. Dr. Edouard Lippe coached him and loaned him the money to study in Dresden and Paris. He gave his first concert recital in 1928 in Philadelphia. In 1933 he did 18...
- George M Cohan
American actor, author and producer on the stage. Started his carrier in his family vaudeville shows, came to Broadway at the beginnig of the 20th century. Was the composer of the American battle hym of World War 1, 'Overthere' Received the Congressional Medal for his lifetime achevement 1937 There is a musical written about him called "Yankee Doodle Dandy". It is widely believed that he was not actually born on July 4th, but choose to claim he was for his 'Yankee Doodle Dandy" image....
- Sammy White
His first wife, Eva Puck, appeared as Ellie opposite his Frank Schultz in both the original 1927 Broadway production of "Show Boat" and the 1932 Broadway revival. Because of his eventual divorce from Puck, White played Frank opposite Queenie Smith's Ellie in the 1936 film version of the show.
- Michael Kang
Michael Kang is a Korean American filmmaker based in New York. He was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island but has been in New York since attending New York University Tisch School of the Arts' Dramatic Writing Program where he was a Founder's Day Honors Scholar. His feature film directorial debut The Motel (2005) which was produced by Indie veteran director Miguel Arteta premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2005. "The Motel" is the recipient of the Humanitas Prize...
- Irving Gertz
- Josh Schwartz
Graduated from USC School of Cinema-Television (1999) Graduated from The Wheeler School, a private school in Providence, Rhode Island, class of 1994 Has two younger siblings, a sister and brother Parents were both toy designers for Hasbro Toys in Rhode Island Created 'The O.C." at the age of 26, becoming the youngest hour-long show creator ever. He went back to the Wheeler School, to give the graduation speech in 2005. In the O.C. he has based some teachers on some of his high school...
- Howard Phillips Lovecraft
Born in Providence, Lovecraft was a sickly child whose parents died insane. When he was 16, he wrote the astronomy column in the Providence Tribune. Between 1908 and 1923, he wrote short stories for Weird Tales magazine, among others. He died in Providence, in poverty, on March 15, 1937. His most famous novel is considered to be "At the Mountains of Madness," about an expedition to the South Pole, which discovers strange creatures beneath a mountain.
- Otis Young
Taught as Communications Professor and Director of the Drama Program at Monroe Community College (Rochester, NY) [1989-1999] Children: sons El Mahdi, Jemal, and Lucien; daughters Lovelady and Saudia. After serving in the Korean War, enrolled in acting classes at New York University. Became an intern pastor at Angelus Temple in Los Angeles in 1983. Earned a bachelor's degree from L.I.F.E. Bible College in Los Angeles in 1983. Joined the Marine Corps at the age of 17. Received a master's...
- Tim Tyler
Tim Tyler got his start making movies shooting Super 8 film as a teenager in Rhode Island. He moved to New York City at 20 and worked as a location assistant on film and TV productions. Shortly after spending two months bicycling through Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alberta, Tim relocated to Seattle and began photographing independent films for first-time directors. He has been shooting professionally since the early 90's and has photographed independent features, television commercials,...
- Joshua Barnatt
The oldest of the Barnatt Brothers.
- Claudia Jordan
Claudia's parents met when her father was in the Air Force, stationed at Brindisi, Italy where he met her mother, an Italian native. She was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island where as an East Providence High School student, she was selected for the All State Track and Field team. She participated in three Junior Olympics and finished third in the long jump at the East Coast Invitational. After high school, she attended Baldwin Wallace College in Ohio where she majored in...
- Seth Gertsacov
Seth studied dance at the Walnut Hill School, U.N.C, and West Texas. He was awarded a scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet in NY.