_______________________Samuel Légitimus By Dale Ricardo Shields “Samuel Légitimus (born in Paris on March 28, 1965 ) is the son of television producer Hégésippe Légitimus, known as “Gésip”. His mother is the journalist Noema Thomassine (better known in the West Indies under the signature of “Noema”). He is the grandson of Darling Légitimus and cousin …
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Dooley Wilson
Dooley Wilson By Dale Ricardo Shields Arthur “Dooley” Wilson (April 3, 1886 – May 30, 1953) American actor, singer, and musician who is best remembered as Sam in the 1942 film, Casablanca; in the film, he also performed its theme song, “As Time Goes By“. Born Arthur Wilson April 3, 1886 Tyler, Texas, U.S. Died …
ALDE LEWIS
ALDE LEWIS Actor ~ Dancer ~ Choreographer ~ Director by DALE RICARDO SHIELDS Alde Lewis, Jr., began his career as a modern dancer with Dianne McIntyre’s Sounds in Motion Dance Company in New York City. He credits the late tap veteran Charles “Honi” Coles for inspiring him to become a tap dancer after …
Johnny Nash
JOHNNY NASH by DALE RICARDO SHIELDS Johnny Nash ***** (born August 19, 1940) is an American reggae and pop music singer-songwriter, best known in the US for his 1972 hit, “I Can See Clearly Now”. He was one of the first non-Jamaican singers to record reggae music in Kingston, Jamaica. “Born John Lester Nash …
Chuck Cooper
CHUCK COOPER “Whoever can see through all fear will always be safe.” by Dale Ricardo Shields Broadway career Cooper has appeared in over a dozen Broadway productions across various genres. His notable roles include: Tony Award-winning role For his performance as the pimp Memphis in the 1997 musical The Life. Chicago He played Billy …