Roger Herren was a handsome young U.S. actor of brief acclaim in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Blessed with good looks and southern charm, Herren appeared to be headed for stardom, yet he is known to have had only one credited film role and one credited stage role. Born in Baxter, Tennessee, in September … Read more
Jeanette MacDonald was one of the most popular and influential singers and actresses of the 1930s and 1940s. She starred in 29 feature films, many of them musicals, and recorded extensively, earning three gold records. She also appeared in opera, concerts, radio, and television, and inspired a generation of singers with her soprano voice and … Read more
Jean Shepard was a trailblazer for women in country music, who rose to fame in the 1950s with her honky-tonk style and frank lyrics. She was a member of the Grand Ole Opry for 60 years and a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee. But behind her success and popularity, she also faced personal tragedies … Read more
J. D. McDuffie was a veteran NASCAR driver who competed in the Winston Cup Series from 1963 to 1991. He was one of the last independent owner-drivers on the tour, and he held the record for the most starts in NASCAR’s top level without a win with 653. He was also one of the most … Read more
Jared Oban was a YouTube star and co-founder of Life Noggin, a popular educational channel that explores various topics such as science, history, psychology, and more. He was also involved in many other projects, such as Discovery, Seeker, Little Monsters Media, and Super Bam. He was known for his passion for new tech, science, and … Read more
James Troesh was a remarkable person who overcame a tragic accident that left him paralyzed at the age of 14. He became one of the few quadriplegic actors and writers in the entertainment industry, and an advocate for disability rights and representation. He passed away on October 1, 2011, at the age of 54, leaving … Read more
James Colby was a talented and versatile actor who appeared in many films, television shows and stage plays. He was known for his roles in The Peacemaker, Tower Heist, Safe, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Patriots Day. He also starred in the Broadway production of Sweat, which won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 2017. … Read more
Who Was Crystal Latapie? Crystal Latapie, also known as Kit, was one of the inmates featured on the Netflix documentary series Jailbirds New Orleans, which followed the lives of women incarcerated at the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Crystal was 37 years old and had been in and out of jail for most … Read more