Actors
Marlon Brando Wanted to Build a ‘University of the Sea.’ These Scientists Are Bringing the Late Actor’s Vision to Life
On Tetiaroa, a vibrant coral atoll dotted with sandy islets, archaeologists, marine biologists and cultural practitioners are working together to improve understanding of a unique ecosystem
See How Talking Portraits Bring the Greatest Living Shakespearean Actors to Life
A collection of ten digital portraits of famous thespians—including Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and Harriet Walter—are on view at the Red Eight Gallery in London
Dorothy's Ruby Slippers From 'The Wizard of Oz' Sell for a Record-Breaking $28 Million
The iconic shoes, which went missing for more than a decade, are now the most valuable piece of movie memorabilia ever auctioned
When the Nazis Seized Power, This Jewish Actor Took on the Role of His Life
After he was forced off the German stage in 1934 by antisemitic hecklers, Leo Reuss found a daring way to hide in plain sight
The Real Story Behind 'Saturday Night,' the Movie About the Television Show That Changed Comedy Forever
A new film revisits the 90 minutes before the first episode of "Saturday Night Live" premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975
Desi Arnaz Is Getting a Much-Deserved Historical Marker in Miami Beach
The Cuban-American actor and producer has stars on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, but this new honor pays tribute to his start as a musician in South Florida
Darth Vader Didn't Come Alive Until James Earl Jones Gave Him a Voice
The prolific American actor, who died on September 9, recorded his dialogue for the first "Star Wars" film in less than three hours
The National Museum of American History Collects Mariska Hargitay's Costume From 'Law & Order: SVU'
The Smithsonian museum accepted a detective suit and badge worn by the actress' character, Olivia Benson, on the long-running procedural
Historic Theater Discovers 15th-Century Doorway That May Have Led to a Dressing Room
Some experts speculate that Shakespeare could have used the room to change costume during performances in the late 16th century
Is Princess Leia's 'Star Wars' Bikini the Most Controversial Costume in Sci-Fi History?
A version of the gold outfit worn by Carrie Fisher on the set of "Return of the Jedi" fetched $175,000 at auction
At the 1924 Paris Olympics, Tarzan Faced Off With the Ambassador of Aloha
The second Paris Games, exactly one century ago, hosted a 100-meter freestyle race that became an instant classic
Ten Surprising Public Figures Who Dreamed of Olympic Gold
The list includes European royals, Darth Vader's stunt double and an American World War II general
The Judy Garland Museum Wants to Buy Dorothy's Ruby Slippers
Officials hope to raise millions to bid on the shoes, which were missing for over a decade, at auction in December
How a Bottle Served as a Living Room—and a Prison—for a 2,000-Year-Old Genie
The vessel from 1960s sitcom “I Dream of Jeannie,” now on display at the National Museum of American History, could not contain the exuberance of the beloved character
Five Movies You Didn't Know Were Filmed in Utah
State officials are staging a year-long exhibition to celebrate 100 years of filmmaking in the state
Lost Silent Film Featuring Clara Bow Discovered in a $20 Box of Old Reels
Bow, who also serves as inspiration for a new Taylor Swift song, was one of Hollywood's first starlets
Two Decades After They Were Stolen, Dorothy's Ruby Slippers Returned to the Scene of the Crime. Will They Stay There?
Federal investigators have handed over the shoes to their rightful owner, who plans to sell them at auction later this year
Mr. Darcy's Famous Wet Shirt Sells for $25,000
Actor Colin Firth’s costume from the BBC's “Pride in Prejudice” doubled auction house estimates
How a Century of Black Westerns Shaped Movie History
Mario Van Peebles' "Outlaw Posse" is the latest attempt to correct the erasure of people of color from the classic cinema genre
Harrison Ford Forgot This 'Star Wars' Script in an Apartment He Rented During Filming
A fourth draft of "Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope" sold at auction for over $13,000
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