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The biggest role he ever played

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Actor Avery Brooks has appeared in several films and has been a professor of theater at Rutgers University, but is best known for his portrayal of Captain Benjamin Sisko on 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'. He was born in Evansville, IN, to a music teacher and janitor. Music was his first love, and he sang in school and church choirs. He earned his theater degree from Rutgers, and went on to achieve recognition as the title role in the play 'Paul Robeson'. He lives on the East Coast with his wife and 3 children.

Author: Terry, Wallace
Publisher: Parade Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1998
Personalities, African American actors, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Television program), Brooks, Avery

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'Success isn't what you have - it's what you've given away

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Native American Republican Sen Campbell, 63, grew up poor and dropped out of school, but he went on to succeed in many endeavors. Campbell left the Democratic Party to become a Republican in 1995. He discusses his social views and experiences.

Author: Terry, Wallace
Publisher: Parade Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1996
Officials and employees, United States. Congress. Senate, Campbell, Ben Nighthorse

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He refuses to limit himself

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Parks, a filmmaker, author, photographer and musician, is still working at age 83. He discusses growing up poor but well-fed and loved, his distinguished career, his inspirations, the loss of his son, his marriages and other topics.

Author: Terry, Wallace
Publisher: Parade Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1996
Biography, Photographers, Filmmakers, Movie directors, Movie producers (Persons), Musicians, Parks, Gordon

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