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Fishburne, Laurence

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Laurence Fishburne is one of the most sought-after African-American actors in the motion picture industry. He first gained national acclaim for his portrayal of a single father in the film, 'Boys 'N the Hood.' His portrayal of the abusive musician, Ike Turner, earned him an Academy Award nomination.

Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1996
Personalities, African American motion picture actors and actresses, African American movie actors, Fishburne, Laurence, Boyz 'N the Hood (Motion picture)

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McCourt, Frank

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Frank McCourt wrote his first book, Angela's Ashes, in mid-1960s which is a story about growing up poor and the difficulties that their family endured in Limerick, Ireland. The book, in 1997, became highly acclaimed and received many honors, including the 1997 Pulitzer Prize for biography.

Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1998
Authors, Writers, McCourt, Frank

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Gould, Laurence M(cKinley)

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Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1978
Officials and employees, Gould, Laurence M., Arizona, University of

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