Background
Fisher, A. James was born on November 8, 1950 in Long Branch, New Jersey, United States. Son of Clarkson Sherman and Mae Shannon (Hoffmann) Fisher.
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Born Isidore Iskowitz in 1892, Eddie Cantor became one of the greatest entertainers of Depression-era America. The star of such films as Roman Scandals (1933) and Kid Millions (1934), he symbolized the ordinary person who falls into extraordinary circumstances. Off-screen or on, Cantor exuded a spirit of charity and hopefulness. His life was marked by numerous humanitarian achievements and a strong commitment to political and social causes. On October 29, 1995, as part of a nationwide celebration of the 75th anniversary of radio, he was posthumously inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame at Chicago's Museum of Broadcast Communication. Despite his significant achievements and enormous popularity with his public, Eddie Cantor is today among the most overlooked performers of the golden age of American entertainment. This reference book provides detailed information on his extensive stage, film, radio, television, and musical work and includes an extensive bibliography. The volume begins with a carefully documented biography that discusses Cantor's upbringing, his rise as a vaudeville star, his social and political activism, and his success as a film, radio, and television personality. A chronology then highlights the most memorable achievements in his remarkable career. The chapters that follow are devoted to his stage, film, radio, and television work. Each chapter lists Cantor's performances in a particular medium and provides detailed material, such as cast and credit information, plot synopses, review excerpts, and a critical commentary. The volume also includes entries for his various recordings and for sheet music bearing his name or image. Appendices cite his newsreel appearances and cartoons featuring his likeness. An extensive bibliography of works by and about Cantor concludes the book.
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From the early days of his stage career in the decades before World War I through his unparalleled comeback after World War II, Al Jolson was billed as The World's Greatest Entertainer. This book provides an insightful sketch of Jolson's life and a comprehensive record of his extensive career. The volume begins with a biography which discusses the factors that shaped Jolson's development as a performer. A chronology of the chief events in his life follows. Chapters are then devoted to his stage, film, recording, and broadcast career. Each of these chapters contains annotated entries for Jolson's performances. A bibliography follows, with entries for books, periodicals, and newspaper articles. Appendices list stage shows based on Jolson's life, along with newsreels, cartoons, awards, and endorsements related to his career. Name and title indexes conclude the work and add to its reference value.
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Actor director theater educator
Fisher, A. James was born on November 8, 1950 in Long Branch, New Jersey, United States. Son of Clarkson Sherman and Mae Shannon (Hoffmann) Fisher.
Bachelor, Monmouth College, 1973; Master of Fine Arts, U. North Carolina, 1976.
Actor, director, Parkway Playhouse, Burnsville, North Carolina, 1971-1975; resident director, Barn Theater, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1976-1977; resident director, West Side Theater, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1977-1978; instructor, U. North Carolina, Greensboro, 1976; from assistant to associate professor, Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana, 1978-1994; professor, Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana, since 1994; chairman theater department, Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana, 1980-1990, 95-.
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( Born Isidore Iskowitz in 1892, Eddie Cantor became one ...)
Member Association for Theatre in Higher Education, Southeastern Theatre Conference, American Society for Theatre Research, International Society for Theatre Research, Theatre Library. Association, Alpha and Delta Psi Omega (national business manager since 1987).
Married Dana Kay Warner, February 5, 1977. Children: Daniel Clarkson, Anna Kathleen.