Alfred Jarry was a French playwright, poet, and journalist who created the scandalous and surreal play Ubu Roi. He developed the character of Ubu as a young student and later became known for his eccentric behavior and absurd philosophy of “pataphysics.” Despite his difficult behavior, Jarry gained a cult following among younger artists and influenced […]
Alfred Uhry is an American playwright and screenwriter known for Driving Miss Daisy, which won him a Pulitzer Prize, a Tony Award, and an Academy Award. He struggled in the theatre before finding success with The Robber Bridegroom in 1975. Driving Miss Daisy opened in 1987 and was initially seen as non-serious, but ultimately tackled […]
Alfred Kinsey was a biologist, professor, and “sexologist” who made human sexuality a legitimate scientific field of study. He created the Kinsey Scale and authored the controversial Kinsey Reports. Despite criticism, he was respected for his scientific approach. He died at age 62, leaving a legacy at the Kinsey Institute. Alfred Charles Kinsey (June 23, […]
Alfred Hitchcock, a renowned director of suspense films, directed over 50 films and had peculiar habits. His films often featured a distrust of authority figures and a protagonist falsely accused of a crime. He collaborated with many respected actors, including Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart. Psycho is considered one of his scariest films, […]
