Brooklyn History and Culture Blog

A compilation of information about Brooklyn's fascinating history and culture.

Friday, June 28, 2024

Tony Lo Bianco, ‘French Connection’ Actor, Dies at 87 Once labeled a “natural-born heavy,” he shined onscreen and especially onstage, securing a Tony nomination and winning an Obie Award.

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  Tony Lo Bianco, ‘French Connection’ Actor, Dies at 87 Once labeled a “natural-born heavy,” he shined onscreen and especially onstage, se...
Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Terry Carter, Barrier-Breaking Actor and Documentarian, Dies at 95

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  Terry Carter, Barrier-Breaking Actor and Documentarian, Dies at 95  He was the only Black actor on “Combat!” and “The Phil Silvers Show,” ...
Saturday, March 9, 2024

Steve Lawrence, Who Sang His Listeners Down Memory Lane, Dies at 88 With his wife, Eydie Gorme, and sometimes on his own, he kept pop standards in vogue long past their prime. He also acted on television and on Broadway.

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  Steve Lawrence, Who Sang His Listeners Down Memory Lane, Dies at 88 With his wife, Eydie Gorme, and sometimes on his own, he kept pop sta...
Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Richard Lewis, Acerbic Comedian and Character Actor, Dies at 76

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  Richard Lewis, Acerbic Comedian and Character Actor, Dies at 76     The comedian Richard Lewis in 2014.He was among the best-known names...
Thursday, February 8, 2024

Robert M. Solow, Groundbreaking Economist and Nobelist, Dies at 99

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  Robert M. Solow, Groundbreaking Economist and Nobelist, Dies at 99     Robert M. Solow in 1987, when he won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Ec...

Howard Golden, Who Led, and Defended, Brooklyn, Dies at 98

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Howard Golden, Who Led, and Defended, Brooklyn, Dies at 98   Howard Golden, the Brooklyn borough president, spoke at a hearing held by the ...
Sunday, January 21, 2024

Menachem Daum, 77, Filmmaker Who Explored the World of Hasidim

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  Menachem Daum, 77, Filmmaker Who Explored the World of Hasidim  His acclaimed documentary “A Life Apart” presented a complex portrait of ...
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