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Grier, Pam

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Pam Grier was a renowned figure in blaxploitation films, which are composed mainly of black casts that portray violence. By portraying characters such as Coffy and Foxy Brown, Grier was hailed as the first African-American action heroines and one of the sturdiest females in movie history.

Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1998
Grier, Pam

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McDormand, Frances

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Frances McDormand prefers playing character and support roles, showing traces of eccentricity and providing a tweak of disturbance on the characters. McDormand gained popular recognition for her performance in "Fargo."

Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1997
Biography, McDormand, Frances

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