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Ossie Davis was an actor and director born in 1917 in Georgia. He attended Howard University and Columbia University. He fought against being cast in stereotypical roles and starred in many films and television shows from the 1950s onward. He was also a stage actor, director, and children's book author. Davis was a dedicated civil rights activist who was friends with icons like Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. and helped organize the 1963 March on Washington.
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This document lists and provides brief biographical information about some of the most handsome actors ever, including their names, birthdates and birthplaces, and some of their notable roles. It includes actors such as Alain Delon, Anthony Delon, Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Richard Gere, Bruce Willis, Mel Gibson, Hugh Grant, George Clooney, Jon Bon Jovi, Brad Pitt, Kianu Reeves, Clive Owen, Dean Caine, Patrick Dampsey, Paul Walker, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, Ben Affleck, Chris Evans, Marco Dapper, Jesse Metcalf, Chris Pine, and Ian Somerhalder. Many of these actors are
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During the 1970s, young directors emerged who benefited from relaxed censorship laws to usher in a new wave of American cinema. Studios focused on big blockbusters but it was difficult to predict successes. Jaws (1975) was hugely successful until the release of Star Wars in 1977. Iconic films and characters like Scooby-Doo were created during this period that have endured for decades.
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This document provides the details of a quiz round consisting of 5 written questions worth 5 points each. If a team answers all 5 questions correctly, they receive an additional bonus of 5 points, for a maximum of 30 points available from this round. The questions cover identifying animated TV shows, companies, dances, celebrities, and where cheats could be found in school exams. The document also provides the scores after 15 questions in the quiz.
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The Blind Side tells the true story of Michael Oher, an homeless and impoverished young man who was taken in and adopted by the Tuohy family. Through the love and support of his new family, Oher was able to realize his potential and go on to become a star football player, first at Briarcrest Christian School and later at the University of Mississippi. The film highlights Oher's journey from poverty to becoming a first round NFL draft pick for the Baltimore Ravens.
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The decade began with Hollywood experiencing financial problems but as restrictions on creativity decreased, young directors known as "movie brats" emerged and helped kick off a renaissance in American filmmaking. Studios focused on big blockbusters hoping a few hits could turn a profit as audiences grew interested in action films with new special effects. Jaws and Star Wars became two of the highest grossing films ever during this era that saw the emergence of new directors and styles of filmmaking.
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