actors and actresses

Widge, an orphan boy who has joined William Shakespeare's acting company, begins some investigative snooping when several thefts occur backstage.

Examines the life and career of the African-American singer-actor who spoke out against racism and injustice.

A biography of rap artist and actor Will Smith, discussing his early success and his blockbuster movies, and sharing details of his personal life.

Presents biographies of more than twenty actors and playwrights who have left their mark on the theater, including Anton Chekhov, Edwin Booth, Sarah Bernhardt, George Bernard Shaw, and Paul Robeson.

A biography of the African-American actor who rose to the top of his profession, won an Academy Award, and was named one of the most popular movie stars in 1998.

Longing to experience the life of a "normal" teenager, sixteen-year-old actress Kaitlin Burke assumes a false identity to attend a local high school.

Examines the life and career of the successful actor, James Earl Jones, who overcame a severe problem as a stutterer to become one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment.

Examines the life of entertainer Oprah Winfrey, looks at how perceptions of Oprah have changed over the course of her career, and analyzes her aims and achievements.

Discusses the life, career, and creative contributions of the actor and comedian.

Chronicles the career and early death of the kung fu instructor who became a world-wide legend as the star of the some of the greatest martial arts movies ever made.