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Damien Fahey MTV Host - Total Request Live As a Communications Major at Bostons Northeastern University, Damien Fahey performed as an on-air personality at the number one rated station in Boston, Kiss 108fm. Damien heard of a nationwide casting search for MTVs next VJ in February of 2002. Ever challenging his creative abilities Damien decided his seven years of on air radio experience and love of music would be well matched with MTV. After careful consideration and planning on the part of television executives, MTV found Damiens wealth of musical knowledge and extraordinary personality a perfect fit for what has been the flagship show of the network, TRL (Total Request Live). In addition, after a mere six-months, Damien has secured his own show called, Video Clash. Damien Fahey was met with many challenges when he first started on MTVs Summer 2002 Shore Thing. Upon only two weeks of being a correspondent to TRL, MTV was confident enough in Damiens ability to go it alone and host the show by himself. The shows were a success and highly praised by executive programmers, producers and fans who tuned in on a regular basis. Damien Fahey has since added his unique style and sense of humor to the highly popular TRL, as well as MTVs specials including, Countdown to the 2002 VMAs, End of Summer Countdown, and MTVs New Years Eve Pajama Party. He has also interviewed a diverse range of celebrity talent including, Mariah Carey, Avril Lavigne, 50 Cent, Matthew McConaughey and Shakira. While being raised by educators in Western Massachusetts, Damien Fahey knew from early on that he wanted to be heard. At the age of twelve, Damien managed to empty his entire savings account to purchase stereo equipment for his makeshift radio station that he was building in his room. After practice on his own and at the age of fourteen he was granted an internship at a local radio station. Within a few months Damien Fahey was given a part-time job as a weekend personality while still managing four years of high school. Damiens relentless passion for developing a life long career was met with an opportunity to advance eighty radio markets to Kiss 108fm as he left for college in Boston in the fall of 1999. Damiens highly motivated ambitions coupled with an intense creative background, have brought him to a level of success that is highly admired and respected by his contemporaries.
Herald Fahringer One of America’s leading defense attorneys specializing in criminal, first amendment and pornography cases.
Morgan Fairchild Popular actress and social activist.
Juliette Fairley Financial writer and former personal finance editor for Black Enterprise Magazine. Juliette Fairley is the author of Money Talks:: Black Finance Experts Talk To You About Money.
Jimmy Fallon Since beginning his career on NBCs perennial late night hit Saturday Night Live in 1998, Jimmy Fallon has appeared in an impressive number of television shows and feature films, working with celebrated directors such as Cameron Crowe, Woody Allen and the Farrelly brothers. Jimmy first showed an interest in performing at the age of two, developing a mini repertoire of impressions that included James Cagney and Don Ho. Impressions would take him all the way to Saturday Night Live in 1998 where Jimmy became one of the shows youngest cast members at the age of 23. During his six year stint on SNL, Jimmy became an audience favorite for his dead on impressions and his quick wit as the host of the popular Weekend Update newscasts. His other television work includes a featured role in the Emmy winning miniseries Band of Brothers, which was directed by Tom Hanks. He guest hosted for David Letterman in June of 2003, and in 2005 participated in Cameron Diazs MTV travel show Trippin, during which he traveled to Africa with Diaz, Justin Timberlake and rapper Talib Kweli, educating viewers about the countrys wildlife and environment. Jimmy has been a favorite among the MTV audience, co hosting the MTV Movie Awards with Kirsten Dunst in 2001, and hosting the MTV Video Music Awards the following year. He also hosted the 2005 MTV Movie Awards. Jimmy made his feature film debut in Cameron Crowes Almost Famous in 2000, as band manager Dennis Hope. In 2003, he worked with Woody Allen in the film Anything Else, alongside Christina Ricci and Jason Biggs. In 2004 he starred with Queen Latifah in the big screen action-comedy Taxi, which he followed up with the romantic comedy Fever Pitch, costarring Drew Barrymore and directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly. He was most recently seen in the Weinstein Companys Factory Girl, alongside Sienna Miller and Guy Pierce. This spring he finished shooting the title role of Rockett re teaming him with Factory Girl Producer, Holly Wiersma, and co starring Sharon Stone and Lucy Liu. He is also developing an untitled comedy at Universal with Tom Shadyac. In addition to his television and film work, Jimmy, who started out as a stand up comedian, was nominated for a 2003 Grammy award for Best Spoken Comedy Album for his record The Bathroom Wall. Jimmy and his sister Gloria co wrote the book I Hate This Place: The Pessimists Guide to Life, which was published in 2003 by Warner Books. Jimmys childrens book, Snowball Fight, was released in 2005 by the Penguin Group. Jimmy is currently at work on his second comedy album.
Joseph Farah Joseph Farah is the co-founder, editor and chief executive officer of WorldNetDaily.com, the world’s leading independent Internet news source. In addition, Farah writes a daily column for WND and a nationally syndicated weekly newspaper column for Creators Syndicate. He is also the founder and co-publisher of WND Books, a publishing venture that has produced several New York Times best sellers in the last five years. Joseph Farah made a name for himself with traditional daily newspapers prior to his founding of WorldNetDaily – running the Sacramento Union, directing the news operation of the Los Angeles Herald Examiner for six years and serving as editor in chief of a group of California dailies and weeklies. The former nationally syndicated daily talk-show host has written for such publications as the Wall Street Journal, Jerusalem Post, National Review, TV Guide, Reason, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Sun-Times and a host of other national, international and regional publications. He is the co-author, with U.S. Rep. Richard Pombo, of “This Land is Our Land” (1996), and in 1994 collaborated with Rush Limbaugh on the No. 1 New York Times best seller “See, I Told You So.” His newest book is “Taking America Back,” published in 2003 and in paperback in 2005. NBC television, New World Entertainment and other media giants have sought his expertise as a media consultant. Farah’s many journalism awards include honors for reporting to writing headlines to honesty and courage in journalism to editing and newspaper design. Farah speaks all over the world on topics ranging from the Middle East to the media to domestic policy issues.
Thomas Faranda Management consultant, business columnist and author of Uncommon Sense: Leadership Principles to Grow Your Business Profitably.
Barry Farber Broadcast journalist, conservative news analyst and host of one of the nation's leading radio talk shows.
Jenni Farley Jenni Farley moved to New York City when she was 21 years old,is 174cm tall.When she was 17, she became interested in computer programming. In early 2008, Jenni was appointed vice president of marketing for social networking site IgnitionNation.com. Jenni Farley is one of several featured Italian-Americans featured on the MTV show "Jersey Shore." Jenni Farley isn't just another reality TV bimbo. Jersey Shore's fiesty "JWoww" is a s-exy, fan favorite. Her boobs are amazing, her hair is tragic and her left hook is strong. Jenni, aka J-Woww, actually has her own graphic design business, Jenni Farley Designs Inc. and is a university graduate. J-Woww is one of the greatest, most loyal friends we've ever seen on reality television. There's a lot to like about J-Woww, it's hard to narrow it down.
Jamie Farr Well known actor who played “Klinger” on the long running hit series “M*A*S*H.”
Mia Farrow Mia Farrow has had an ever-evolving life journey that has brought her fame both on and offstage. Internationally acclaimed actress, mother of fourteen children (ten who are adopted), and a devoted and committed humanitarian advocating for children worldwide, Ms. Farrow now focuses her efforts on helping those less fortunate. As a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, she has worked extensively to draw attention to the fight to draw attention to the fight to eradicate polio, which she survived as a child. Recently, Ms. Farrow has become a spokesperson and activist raising awareness of the genocide occurring in Darfur, Chad and Central African Republic. With quiet eloquence, she reminds us of the importance of these causes, and speaks across the country to foster support to end these tragic events. Daughter of film director John Farrow and famed actress Maureen O’Sullivan, Ms. Farrow began her acting career in the groundbreaking television series, “Peyton Place,” and has appeared in such landmark film classics such as “Rosemary’s Baby,” “The Great Gatsby” and “Hannah and Her Sisters.” Her memoir, What Falls Away, has been lauded as a “simply elegant memoir,” and with honesty and eloquence details her remarkable career, family and motherhood.
Mitch Fatel Mitch has been featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Comedy Central's Dr. Katz.
Charlotte Fedders Domestic violence survivor and author of Shattered Dreams, a personal account of spousal abuse which was aired nationally as a made-for-television movie on the CBS-TV network.
Dianne Feinstein Democratic United States Senator from California.
Michael Feinstein Grammy-nominated pop vocalist, composer & arranger No contemporary artist captures the essence of popular music like Michael Feinstein--"America's Ambassador of Song." A pop vocalist, composer and arranger, the Grammy-nominated Feinstein has released 20 albums, sold out shows worldwide and played for three Presidents at the White House, as well as England's Queen Mother. Feinstein understands music so well because he studies it, lives it and collects it. He has had the unique experience of starting out his career as Ira Gershwin's assistant for six years. While Feinstein was immersed in the life of one of the legends of American popular music, he was granted access to numerous unpublished Gershwin songs, which he has since recorded and performed. Gershwin's influence provided a solid base upon which Feinstein has not only built himself into a captivating performer, composer and arranger of his own original music, but he has also become an unparalleled interpreter of music legends such as Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Johnny Mercer, Duke Ellington and Harry Warren.
Michael Feldman Political and social satirist and host of NPR’s “Whad ‘Ya Know?”
Tovah Feldshuh Theater, film and television star.
Martin Feldstein Noted conservative economist and Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors during the Reagan Administration.
Ferguson Ferguson America's Youngest Nationally Syndicated Talk Show Host With his new book "It's My America Too", Ben Ferguson, the voice of America's youth and the host of The Ben Ferguson Show, one of the country's fastest-growing syndicated radio shows, delivers his views on all the issues, from politics to current affairs to popular culture. Everyone wants to know what Ferguson will say next -- and here's your chance. Ben Ferguson is a conservative who is also an independent thinker unafraid to take contrary positions. In It's My America Too, the twenty-two-year-old media star shoots from the hip and the lip on numerous topics. Ferguson tells us why he thinks the voting age should be lowered to sixteen; who the "New Minority" is -- the twenty-something men and women who are overworked, underpaid, overmarketed, and drastically underrepresented; why politicians talk about and at young adults, but never to them; how he feels about everything from homeschooling to sex, NASCAR, and George W. Bush; and much more. Ferguson's message is clear. He is not on a campaign to reform liberals and turn them into right-wing Republicans. He is presenting his views on American society and challenging those who do not agree with him to an open debate. Some will not agree with his political and religious views. What he hopes to accomplish, with both his radio show and this book, is to energize future generations about politics. The way to do this is through open communication. He is encouraging his generation (and even some in previous generations) to get involved and be heard. Hip and forthright, funny yet never pedantic, Ferguson offers a fresh viewpoint and insights on topics such as "What the Republican Party can learn from Bill Clinton"; "Why anti-Americanism is our problem"; and "Dubya: my favorite redneck." He reveals a positive outlook on the economy, offers his opinions on bias in the media, and also includes chapters on Donald Rumsfeld, affirmative action, and the values instilled in him by his mother and father. Ferguson's pride in his country, in his religious beliefs, and in his choices reflects his vision of the American dream. He is informed and determined to make a difference. Youthful as he is, he has a unique perspective not only on America and its history, but also on current events and issues. You may applaud his opinions or perhaps you will disagree with them. But for those of you who are angered by this book, Ferguson instructs: "Don't just get mad. Do something about it."
Sarah Ferguson An international personality, successful career woman and single working mother, Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, is an inspiring role model whose extraordinary life is a testament to the powers of faith, resolve and resiliency. Against the backdrop of celebrity and privilege, Ferguson speaks candidly about her perils on the world stage and about her journey from near-ruin to reinvention and redemption. As the author, most recently, of What I Know Now: Simple Lessons Learned the Hard Way, Ferguson shares the hard-won lessons that have helped her work through challenges, told with her characteristic candor and down-to-earth charm. Her thoughtful, simple approach to dealing with obstacles applies to the struggles we all face in life. Bringing her natural warmth and talent as a storyteller to the podium, Ferguson draws from her extraordinary life to illuminate a wide range of topics. From overcoming personal struggles to living authentically, Ferguson shares compelling memories from her own life to engage audiences in an inspiring, candid speech. After graduating from Queen?s Secretarial College, Ferguson worked in public relations and fine art. After a year-long romance with Prince Andrew, the couple married in 1986. They had two children, Princess Beatrice Elizabeth Mary of York and Princess Eugenie Victoria Helena of York. Suddenly catapulted into international view, Ferguson had a short honeymoon with the media that was followed by constant attacks in the British media that scrutinized her clothes, weight and personality. After several years of her personal struggles being played out on the public stage, her rocky marriage with Prince Andrew ended in separation in 1992. Since her divorce from Prince Andrew, Ferguson has remained in the media spotlight as a commercial spokesperson, passionate humanitarian and successful author. She has represented leading companies such as Weight Watchers International, Waterford-Wedgwood and Compex Technologies. Ferguson is internationally recognized for her support of health-related causes around the world and humanitarian work for children in need. Her books include an autobiography, My Story; several self-help and dieting books such as Reinventing Yourself with The Duchess of York and Dieting with The Duchess; and children?s stories, including the Budgie the Little Helicopter series and Little Red books. Media interest in Ferguson remains as strong as ever. She is frequently the subject of interviews seen in leading national newspapers and magazines and she is a popular guest on top-rated television and radio programs. A true testament to her popularity and recognition internationally, she was recently a featured presenter at the Golden Globes Award ceremony in Los Angeles.
Giselle Fernandez Popular Hispanic broadcast journalist and former host of NBC's "Access Hollywood." Fernandez was also the anchor of the Sunday edition of the NBC Nightly News, and the weekend edition of "Today."
Alina Fernandez Daughter of Fidel Castro As a little girl in Cuba, Alina Fernandez found nothing strange about the many visits Fidel Castro made to her home. During these visits, Castro would pay special attention to Alina, many times even bringing her gifts. At age ten, Alina's mother finally divulged the reason for Castro's attention: Fidel Castro was her father. Born in 1956, Alina was a child in the years just before and immediately following the Revolution of 1959. As the Revolution's events unfolded, Alina came to realize that, depending on his mood, Castro treated his illegitimate daughter with one of two extreme feelings--utter adoration or painful neglect. Through the years, however, Castro's influence as an authority figure in Alina's life never diminished. As she grew older, she recognized her position as one of Cuba's elite--but the political practices she witnessed under her father's regime and the neglect she experienced drove her to renounce that position and, ultimately, her relationship with her father as well. Alina Fernandez was finally forced to leave her homeland and to seek refuge in the United States. In 1998 St. Martin's Press published her story, Castro's Daughter: An Exile's Memoir of Cuba. In her lecture, Alina shares the extraordinary story of her experiences growing up in the shadow of Fidel Castro. Alina Fernandez is a former model and public relations director for a Cuban fashion company. She has not spoken with her father, Fidel Castro, in over a decade. After escaping to Spain she eventually moved to Miami where she currently hosts a daily radio program on Cuban and Cuban-American issues.
Adam Ferrara A proven favorite in comedy clubs, festivals and sitcoms, Adam Ferrara has earned a name for himself as one of today's leading comedic talents. His popularity as a stand-up has been validated with two American Comedy Award nominations for Best Stand-Up and two "Comedy Central Presents" half-hour specials. Adam's stellar list of stand-up television appearances include multiple appearances on Comedy Central, as well as "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "The Late Show with David Letterman," "The View," "Politically Incorrect," "The Rosie O'Donnell Show," and "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn." Adam has also been a featured performer at the Comedy Central Roasts of Rob Reiner and Denis Leary. Adam's range as an actor has grown since his early years of playing the role of Pete on NBC's "Caroline in the City." He has moved onto projects such as the critically acclaimed ABC series "The Job," in which Adam co-starred opposite Denis Leary. Adam played the role of "Tommy Minetti," a young NYC detective in the prime-time series. He also starred in the behind the scenes Improv documentary "Contest Searchlight" on Comedy Central and most recently wrote and co-starred opposite fellow actor/comedian Lenny Clark in the Comedy Central pilot "Lenny and Adam." Adam was also a guest lead on the NBC hit drama "Law and Order" in their 300th episode entitled "Smoke." Adam's feature film debut "Ash Tuesday" was received at the Tribeca Film Festival with rave reviews. Additionally, Adam recently appeared in the feature "Dark Descends." Adam performed for all 48 of the Democratic Senators at the annual Caucus (with special guest Bill Clinton). Adam was delayed in traffic on the way to the event. Later that evening, Adam was quoted as saying, "I've waited this long for healthcare, now, they can wait for me."
Aneesa Ferreira neesa Ferreira says "I'm gay, black and Jewish. What else is there? People say an awful lot more for this former cast member of MTV's Real World Chicago. Being a lesbian and the child of an interracial marriage, her father is black and her mother is Jewish, Aneesa presentation stresses finding a place in a world that strives to be different. With brutal honesty and candor she discusses everything from her former roommates to setting goals and aspirations. As evidenced by memorable moments from the Real World, Aneesa has the tough personality to rise above difficult situations and at the same time show a remarkable sensitivity and compassion for people and the world around her.
America Ferrera America Ferrera began her career with her starring role in the Patricia Cardoso film Real Women Have Curves. Her performance earned her a Sundance Jury Award for Best Actress, an Independent Spirit Award nomination for "Best Debut Performance," as well as a Young Artist Award nomination for "Best Performance for a Leading Young Actress." This fall, America stars as the title character in the highly anticipated new ABC series Betty the Ugly about an unattractive but spirited secretary who doesn't quite fit in at the high fashion magazine where she works. The show, based on the enormously successful Colombian series Yo Soy Betty, La Fea, is executive produced by Salma Hayek.
Timothy Ferris Science and technology expert, Timothy Ferris is the author of such best-sellers as, The Whole Shebang: A State of the Universe Report; Galaxies; Coming of Age in the Milky Way; and The Mind's Sky. He wrote and narrated "The Creation of the Universe", an award-winning 90-minute PBS special that has been called "the best science documentary ever made." He has been a commentator on the MSNBC television network and an essayist for "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer" and NPR's "All Things Considered." He serves as a consultant to NASA on long-term space exploration policy.
Tina Fey Comedian and head comedy writer for "Saturday Night Live."
Lupe Fiasco Hip-hop music, once a platform for creative expression and friendly competition, has, sadly, become a popularity contest. With record sales down and ringtone dollars up, rookies searching for that "one big hit" seem solely concerned with being deemed "cool." Lyrics have side-stepped, giving way to dance-instructing "rappers" more concerned with sparking the new "Macarena" than being hailed as an MC. On the outside looking in at such followers is Lupe Fiasco. Rather than conform to music industry standards, Fiasco (born Wasalu Muhammad Jaco) has trail-blazed his own path to critical acclaim. Possessing head-spinning wordplay and a topical range more akin to the underground than the mainstream, the 25-year-old lyricist has proven that talent can still make waves in the rap gam e. Born and raised in the seedy, confrontational West side of Chicago, Illinois, Fiasco grew up like the regular urban survivor. What wasn't common, however, was the means by which he carried himself. Comic books and literature of all genres cluttered his bedroom floor, and a skateboard replaced your typical drop-top Cadillac. Influenced by the Californian gangsta rap of artists such as Spice 1 and Ice Cube, Fiasco gradually grew leery of such negative messages, gravitating toward the dazzling lyricism of the likes of Nas and Jay-Z. In 2004, Fiasco signed with Atlantic Records - even launching his own company, 1st & 15th Entertainment - and began recording his debut, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor. Fiasco's first major look came on fellow Chi-town native Kanye West's hit single, "Touch The Sky," where Fiasco delivered a show-stopping verse. The buzz gained from that song transitioned the gumshoe rapper into his first official solo single, the skateboard-meets-rap gem "Kick Push." Inspired by his own quirky hobby, Fiasco delivered a metaphorical tale of uplift through the eyes of a thrashing, four-small-wheel riding skater boy.
Peter Fingar Noted e-Commerce expert, Peter Fingar is an internationally recognized author and speaker. He has written and lectured worldwide on business and technology. His new book, Enterprise E. Commerce, describes how the web is transformng business and creating new business structures in a world where nothing is permanent except change. He describes what businesses need to do to survive in the age of the 'agile company', and provides a road map for the emerging digital economy.
Christian Finnegan Christians newest special, "Christian Finnegan: Au Contraire", premiered on Comedy Central in May of 2009. Christian Finnegan is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor based in New York City. He can currently be seen as a panelist on VH1's hit series "Best Week Ever" and as host of TVLands interstitial game show, "Game Time". Other credits include his own half-hour special, "Comedy Central Presents: Christian Finnegan", "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and numerous appearances on "The Today Show". You might also have caught him on "Chappelle's Show" playing Chad, the only white roommate in the infamous "Mad Real World" sketch. P.S. Christian Finnegan thinks you're a wonderful and talented human being.
Brad Fiorenza Brad Fiorenza from Real World San Diego Brad was known as the frat boy partier on the Real World San Diego which was season 14 on MTV airing early 2004. Brad from Real World San Diego has been on the latest MTV Real World Road Rules Challenges such as the Battle of the Sexes 2, Inferno 2, and the Gauntlet 2. He made it to the finals of the latest Real World Road Rules Challenge The Duel. Brad of Real World San Diego would be great for nightclub appearances, hosting events, parties, and speaking on drinking issues, relationships, and extreme sports at college lectures.
Roy Firestone Humorist, impressionist and host of ESPN’s “Upclose Prime Time.”
Peter Fischl Peter L. Fischl is a survivor of the Holocaust, a poet and a public speaker, who has dedicated much of his life to educating people about the Holocaust and the importance of acceptance of others. Fischl is currently working on a project with the sculptor Raymond Persinger to create a monument to "The Little Polish Boy." During the Holocaust, Fischl hid in a Catholic school in Budapest, Hungary with 60 other Jewish children. His father was taken by the Nazis and never seen again. A documentary on Fischl's life and his efforts to educate young people about intolerance, is in the final stages of editing. The film, produced by Peter Musurlian of Globalist Films, is called, "Holocaust Soliloquy.
Jefferson Fish Editor of the controversial new book, How To Legalize Drugs, Jefferson Fish is a professor of psychology and chairman of the Psychology Department at St. John's University in New York City. Topics: What Do We Do Now That Drug Prohibition Has Failed; How to Legalize Drugs; The Case for Legalizing Marijuana.
Laurence Fishburne The first African American actor to play the role of Othello on screen, Laurence Fishburne has also been acclaimed for his performance in John Singleton's "Boyz N The Hood" and his role as a chess playing champion in "Searching For Bobby Fischer."
Mary Fisher Leader in the effort to bring awareness, compassion and healing to the cause of HIV/AIDS.
Fannie Flagg Well known humorist, actress and author.
Floyd Flake Prominent minister and former United States Congressman from New York.
Dick Flavin Social satirist, political humorist and one of America’s most entertaining and insightful speakers.
Dunbar Flinn Dunbar Flinn of The Real World: Sydney is the nineteenth season of MTV's popular reality television series The Real World, which focuses on seven diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow their lives and interpersonal relationships.
Vonetta Flowers First African-American ever to win a gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympic in the Women's Bobsleigh event.
Ben Folds Ben Folds Five put on a high-energy, blistering live show. The band was signed to the independent Caroline Records shortly afterward, resulting in their self-titled debut one year later. Due to airings of their humorous anthem, "Underground" (which poked fun at the politics of the punk/alternative scene) on MTV's 120 Minutes) and constant touring, quite a buzz was stirring for the band by the time of their second album. Released in 1997, Whatever and Ever Amen was pure pop perfection -- easily one of the year's best releases, and perhaps the best power pop release of the '90s. The band's songwriting and sound had improved even further, as evidenced by such gems as "One Angry Dwarf and 200 Solemn Faces," "Fair," "Kate," and "Battle of Who Could Care Less," plus their whimsical tribute to breakups, "Song for the Dumped." But it was the ballad "Brick" that broke the band commercially -- unlike the majority of their material that was upbeat, the song contained melancholic music and vocals, as the lyrics told the story of a teenaged couple who decides to get an abortion (it has been speculated that the tale was autobiographical for Folds). The single didn't hit until several months after the album was released, which meant that the band stayed on the road for well over a year, playing with such notables as Dave Matthews, Beck, and as part of the H.O.R.D.E. 1997 festival -- earning Whatever platinum status. While 1998 didn't see a new studio album by the band, BF5's former label issued a 16-track rarities collection (Naked Baby Photos), as Folds released his first solo album, Volume 1, under the pseudonym Fear of Pop. Although the album went largely unnoticed, it included the song "In Love," which included overly dramatic vocals from none other than Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner (comparable in approach to Shatner's must-hear 1968 album, The Transformed Man) -- which was performed on The Conan O'Brien show shortly after the album's release. Ben Folds Five regrouped with 1999' s The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner, which was a more mature work than its predecessors, although the energetic lead-off single, "Army," showed that Folds' humorous approach hadn't dulled at all. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide
Thomas Foley Prominent attorney and former Democratic United States Congressman and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
George Folkes Humorist and star of his one-man show, "Putting Women in Their Place...Beside Their Men," George Folkes presents a funny and entertaining look at Black male/female relationships. He exposes some eye-opening truths about the way men are treating women today and the way women are reacting.
Jane Fonda Award-winning actress, feminist and political activist.
Chris Fonseca To be a first in Hollywood is not an easy task, but comedian Chris Fonseca has earned that title. He is the first (and only) person with a visible disability to entertain on The Late Night Show with David Letterman, something that had not been done in the show’s 18 year history. Chris allows his Cerebral Palsy to be the foundation of many of his stories. He notes that this helps to break down many preconceived barriers about CP. For fifteen years now he has had collegiate, corporate and association audiences rolling with him in the aisles. Chris was already on his way up as he was asked to become part of the award winning PBS production, Look Who’s Laughing. This show became a break-through production as it became the first comedy special featuring those with disability. He has also be featured as an entertainer on The American Comedy Awards, a presenter at The Presidents Committee for the Employment of People with Disabilities Conference, and a featured comedian at The Montreal Comedy Festival. Each year he is the star performer of the San Antonio Latino Laugh Festival where he plays to sold-out crowds of 20,000. He currently is a headliner at the newly formed Los Angeles Latino Comedy Festival. For over a decade, Chris has become a veteran performer turning his physical disability into a positive visual image. He has won the praise of Presidents Clinton and Carter and was invited to entertain on the ABC Special, An Evening of Hope-Christopher Reeve. Chris’ career has been highlighted by many appearances on Evening at the Improv, Comedy on the Road, Entertainment Tonight and has been featured in USA Today, The Los Angeles Times, and Daily Variety. He also had a co-starring guest role on a Media Access Award winning episode of Baywatch. Although touring over 200 nights a year, he still finds time to share with his two beautiful daughters.
Cheryl Forberg Cheryl Forberg is a professional chef and the nutritionist for NBC's The Biggest Loser, where her role is to help overweight contestants transform their bodies, health and ultimately, their lives. A culinary and nutrition expert, she travels throughout the United States as a speaker and a spokesperson. Ms. Forberg received her culinary education at the California Culinary Academy (CCA) in San Francisco. After graduating from the CCA, she embarked on a European apprenticeship journey, which culminated in stints at top French restaurants from Champagne to Strasbourg. Upon return to the United States, Ms. Forberg was chosen for the opening team of Postrio, Wolfgang Puck's first venture in northern California. Ms. Forbergs passionate interest in healthy cooking led to an exodus from restaurant kitchens and an entree to some of the most prestigious households in America. During this period she held the coveted position of Private Chef for Lucasfilm, Ltd. in northern California. She went on to earn a degree in Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics and an RD (registered dietitian) credential from the University of California at Berkeley. As a former research dietitian at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, she had the opportunity to integrate her scientific background into recipe creation for a variety of dietary protocols. This distinctive skill set enabled her to extend her culinary expertise beyond celebrated restaurant kitchens into the creation of inspired recipes that are also healthful. She has developed a clear and concise recipe format, easily understood by novice students. In 2005, she won the prestigious James Beard award for healthy recipe development. Cheryl is also a food and nutrition journalist, and her writing and recipes have appeared in mainstream culinary and health publications, including Sunset, Health, and Prevention magazines as well as the Washington Post. She is currently on the Advisory Board for Prevention magazine.
Forbidden Broadway Clever and entertaining review which parodies current Broadway shows.
Tommy Ford Television star of the hit series Martin; New York Undercover; and The Parkers is also the recurring host of B.E.T.'s hit talk show, Live From L.A. When not acting, directing, producing or writing, Tommy travels all over the nation spreading his message of "Stop The Violence". He is Florida's spokesperson for the "Don't Be A Target" anti-tobacco campaign and is president and founder of "Be For Our Youth". Ford received the Volunteer Recognition Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews for his humanitarian efforts.
George Foreman Olympic boxing gold medalist in 1968 and Heavyweight Champion of the World, George Foreman is also a preacher and father of nine. At age 45, he became Heavyweight Champion of the World again. He has won the respect and admiration of millions due to his humor, implacable spirit and extraordinary accomplishments. This spirit also serves as an inspiration to kids through his Houston youth center and through his well-known work for charities. The Champ's hectic life also includes doing commercials and television. He has served as boxing commentator and spokesman for HBO. His autobiography is entitled, "By George." And don't forget his grill!
Susan Forward Nationally known psychologist, talk-radio host, and author of Men Who Hate Women and The Women Who Love Them.
Michael Fosberg Michael grew up just north of Chicago in Waukegan, Illinois where he first stepped on stage during high school. During the summer of 1974 he attended the National High School Institute's Theater Arts Program on the campus of Northwestern University, or "Cherub's" as is affectionately referred to. He then went on to study acting, directing, and writing at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, graduating with a BFA. It was while still attending school he founded the Small Change Original Theater; producing, writing, directing, and conducting workshops for kids of all ages throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, North & South Dakota. He has now toured INCOGNITO to colleges, high schools, performing arts centers, festivals, and theaters all over the country and conducts workshops in race, diversity, identity, and theater related topics, while he finishes the memoir, INCOGNITO for Lawrence Hill Books, and participates in the filming of the documnetary about his life and play.
Karith Foster By the age of 4, Karith Foster knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life. I distinctly remember watching Sesame Street and thinking, I should be doing that! Though she never got to fulfill her dream of sitting on a fake brick wall shooting the sh*t with multicolored Muppets, today she is fulfilling her dream of entertaining audiences around the world in the hopes of leaving them with a universal message or twolike we really are all the same underneath but sometimes one of these things is not like the other; and not only is it okay to acknowledge, but a must, to make fun of. Because ALL is fair in love and comedy. Raised in Plano, Texas the affluent suburb north of Dallas with the ethnic diversity of a Klan rally Karith indulged her performing bug by starring in her high schools ALL WHITE production of A Raisin in the Sun. She currently resides in New York City where everyday she learns something new like just because she blends into her Harlem neighborhood it is not cool to walk into a bodega a little Spanish grocery store and say Que pasa yall?!! Since her stint in NYC, shes been nicknamed Princess by several friends and acquaintances who are convinced shes actually a Jewish girl from Long Island trapped in that bodywhich would technically make her a JAAP (Jewish African-American Princess). So in her case its not talk to the hand, but talk to the manicure. And although she may never have cooked a full meal in her life, she knows how to use a Zagats Restaurant Guide like nobodys business. Karith performs weekly at a variety of NYC comedy clubs including The Boston Comedy Club, The Comic Strip, Gotham Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, and Stand up New York Comedy Club just check her schedule to see when and where shes going up or to see if shell be in a town near you. Imus introduced Karith Foster on his new radio show WABC AM
Vivica A. Fox Fox moved to California to become an actress, first on soap operas such as Generations, Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless. One of her earliest roles saw her as Patti LaBelle's fashion designer daughter, Charisse Chamberlain, on the NBC TV series Out All Night. She also appeared as Jazz's sister on the hit show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She got her big break in film as Will Smith's stripper girlfriend in Independence Day. From there, she was cast in many other films and earned critical acclaim for her role in the 1997 movie Soul Food, which netted her MTV Movie Award and NAACP Image Award nominations. In December of 1998, she married singer Christopher Harvest (aka Sixx-Nine) who she later divorced in June 2002. Fox also played roles in Idle Hands, Why Do Fools Fall In Love, Teaching Mrs. Tingle, Two Can Play That Game and Juwanna Mann before landing the role of assassin Vernita Green in the 2003 Quentin Tarantino vehicle, Kill Bill. Fox has also tried her hand at voice acting, providing her voice for roles in the television cartoons Ozzy & Drix and Kim Possible. In 2004, Fox was in an episode of Punk'd where her pregnant friend Tichina Arnold pretended to go into labor, but they became angry when a paramedic appeared to care more about taking pictures than delivering the baby. Fox's relationship with the rapper 50 Cent earned her playful nods from Missy Elliott in her song "I'm Really Hot", The Game in "Dreams", and from 50 Cent himself in "Get In My Car". Fox is currently starring in the drama series, Missing on the Lifetime Television Network with Caterina Scorsone and Mark Consuelos. She is also the show's co-producer. Fox will participate in the third season of ABC's hit television show, Dancing with the Stars, the premiere is September 12. Vivica is set to star in an upcoming movie about the rise and fall and rise of Grammy Award-Winning pop music superstar Whitney Houston
Jeff Foxworthy Contrary to popular belief, Jeff Foxworthy is not an overnight success story. Before starring on The Jeff Foxworthy Show for two seasons, releasing many best-selling CDs and books and selling out major theaters, Foxworthy was on a first-name basis with every Holiday Inn manager in the country. Years of relentless touring, mastering the art of sleeping while standing up and waking at the crack of dawn to do morning radio and television interviews all helped mold Foxworthy into one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. The Jeff Foxworthy Countdown, a weekly syndicated 3-hour radio show, debuted in April 1999, bringing fans current Top 25 country hits as well as interviews. The show, which is carried in more than 210 markets across the U.S., earned Foxworthy a CMA nomination for Broadcast Personality of the Year in 2001. To date, Foxworthy's recording sales have tallied over 13 million units, making him the largest-selling comedy-recording artist in history. His last album, Big Funny, received a 2000 Grammy Award nomination, the fourth honor Foxworthy has received for his recording efforts. Totally Committed, released in May 1998, has reached gold status and also received a 1999 Grammy nomination. His first CD, You Might be a Redneck If, has been registered triple platinum (3 million units), the only time a comedy CD has reached this mark and it has also become the largest-selling comedy recording of all time. Foxworthy's Games Rednecks Play was certified platinum a mere five weeks after its release. It went on to achieve triple platinum status and received a 1996 Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album. The single, Games Rednecks Play, with country star Alan Jackson, was nominated for a 1997 Grammy for Best Vocal Collaboration. It was Foxworthy's salute to his hometown of Atlanta, host city for the 1996 Summer Olympics. A regular on such shows as The Tonight Show and The Late Show With David Letterman, Foxworthy also has an HBO special and two Showtime specials to his credit, one of which earned a CableAce nomination. Foxworthy has also been honored with a People's Choice Award as Favorite Male Newcomer for The Jeff Foxworthy Show and won TNN's Comedian of the Year three years in a row. Foxworthy has authored 11 best-selling books, which have sold more than 5 million copies. His autobiography, No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem , spent two months on the New York Times Bestseller List and sold more than 600,000 copies. His calendars have sold more than 1.5 million copies and he also has a line of greeting cards through American Greetings.
Jamie Foxx Despite being in the entertainment business for only a short time, Jamie Foxx has already proven himself an accomplished performer in film, television and music. Music was Jamie's first love, so he nurtured his natural talent by singing in a church choir and studying classical piano in his hometown of Terrell, Texas. He majored in music at a small liberal arts college in San Diego before a fateful visit to Los Angeles on his 21st birthday literally changed his life. While visiting a local comedy club, Jamie took a dare from a friend to go on stage and perform. He brought the house down with his impromptu routine. Realizing his comedic talent could be his ticket to Hollywood, he auditioned for the television show "In Living Color." Foxx was chosen from an open casting call of 300 for the coveted role of a series regular. His popularity on the hit show led to his own one-hour HBO comedy special, "Straight from the Foxxhole." In the special, he showcased his musical talents with a medley of songs that led to the 1995 release of his debut album, "Peep This." With all 12 songs written, produced and performed by Foxx, the album climbed to the #12 spot on Billboard's R&B chart. His other television credits include a recurring role on the critically acclaimed comedy series "Roc." Foxx also has made a name for himself in feature films. His credits include starring with Uma Thurman and Janeane Garofalo in "The Truth About Cats & Dogs" and "The Great White Hype" with Samuel L. Jackson and Damon Wayans. He will also star in the upcoming comedy "Good to Go" in which he was reunited with former "In Living Color" castmate Tommy Davidson.
Mike Francesa Mike Francesa brings his feisty, hard-hitting brand of sports talk to WFAN weekday afternoons from 1:00 to 6:30 PM. The Mike and the Mad Dog show debuted on the FAN in September of 1989 creating the two man talk team that is now the industry standard. Their show has been at or near the top of the ratings book ever since. Beyond the numbers, the Mike and the Mad Dog show is known far and wide in the world of sports. Athletes and coaches not only appear as guests, they are listeners as well. The Mike and the Mad Dog show has aired WFAN since 1989. Mike has earned the respect of both listeners and his peers. An extremely intelligent and articulate talk show host, Mike’s knowledge of the sports world goes unmatched by anyone in the business. Mike’s career has included stops at CBS Sports where he served as an in-studio analyst for college football and basketball as well as a stint at MSG Network. During the NFL season, Mike hosts a Sunday morning program, The NFL Now with Mike Francesa, which is syndicated nationally and simulcast on MSNBC.
Leslie Lee Francis Granddaugher of Pulitzer Prize wining poet, Robert Frost and author of The Frost Family’s Adventure in Poetry.
Pete Francis Pete Francis, an experienced musician, honed his skills and technique as a key member (vocals, guitar, bass) of the band Dispatch, which in the 1990s grew from northeast college phenomenon to national grassroots attraction, touring widely and selling out shows from New York Citys Roseland Ballroom to San Franciscos Filmore West. An adventurer and searcher, this singer songwriter / guitarist / vocalist covers considerable ground in his narratives from the year he spent studying the great poets in Ireland (Burning the River) of the album Untold. I was interested in making an actual album with songs that relate to each other and have fluidity from track to track, he says. In that spirit, Burning the River is a song about Franciss own process of discovery, inspired by his journey to Galway, Ireland. After a rocky first day with his hosts wife deciding she didnt want a houseguest after all Francis managed to stay on to study poetry and absorb the Irish way of life. There was great a bookstore there, with a room full of poetry, he says. And at night Id hang out in pubs where people were speaking Gaelic. Theyd close the doors after hours and play music squeezebox, fiddle and guitar. Everyone would sit in a circle and people would start dancing. Then they d pass the fiddle into the crowd and someone else would start playing. It was amazing.
Pablo Francisco When Pablo Francisco unleashes his creative combustion his audience is jolted into boisterous laughter and applause. It is not uncommon to sense the anticipation of Pablo's audience as his fans await their favorite impressions. Those who experience Pablo's show for the first time find themselves captivated by his brilliant off-the-wall sound effects and uniquely animated delivery. His natural ability to create vividly funny living pictures that focus on family and relationships give Pablo's show a universal appeal. His hilarious spoofing of those intensely melodramatic Spanish language soap operas on Telemundo, and his narration of the action-movie preview with Arnold Schwarzenegger as a tortilla vendor brings huge laughs coast to coast. Pablo has become an international sensation selling out numerous shows overseas where English is the second language. This gifted performer continues to thrive on the unpredictability of stand up comedy, continually weaving new material throughout his show. Pablo was inspired by the comedy sets he watched on Carson and Letterman at the impressionable age of 13. Armed with a VCR his dad bought, Francisco started taping every comedy set possible. By the age of 17, the young Tucson native took his first step on the path to success. It was clear that comedy had become an irresistible inspiration, and Pablo was up for the challenge of his first open mic night. It wasn't long before the Improv discovered his undeniable talent. Now the 30 something L.A. resident, is living his passion with guest appearances on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," Starred in his own Comedy Central Presents special which is consistently in the top 5 most requested, FOX's animated feature "The Family Guy," Showtime's "Full Frontal Comedy," Comedy Central's "Short Attention Span Theater" and "Make Me Laugh. Francisco was a cast member on the Fox Network's sketch comedy show "Mad TV" and has performed at the "Montreal Comedy Festival." Pablo was nominated Comedian Of The Year by the American Comedy Awards and starred in national commercials for Coke and City Bank with Elton John. Watch for Pablo as the movie reviewer on David Spade's new Comedy Central show entitled "The Show Biz Show." Recently Pablo did a hilarious appearance as the Movie Guy on Comedy Centrals Mind Of Mencia and is currently touring the country. Pablo can be seen regularly as the host of Latino Laugh Festival: "The Show" on SiTV seen by over seven million people.
Al Franken One of America's top comedians and political satirists, Al Franken was a part of Saturday Night Live's original writing staff and one of the program's most popular performers, bringing to life the quirky self-esteem guru, Stuart Smalley. He made a big splash with the publications of his books, Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations and Why Not Me?: The Inside Story of the Making and Unmaking of the Franken Presidency. Al Franken is perhaps best known for his work on Saturday Night Live. In 1975, Franken was part of the original writing staff that created the groundbreaking late night show. Franken remained with the original show until 1980 and then returned in 1985. He stayed for another 10 years, leaving after the 1994-95 season. Franken received four Emmys for his writing on SNL and a fifth for producing. He also won recognition for his on-camera work, first as half of the comedy team of "Franken and Davis", then for his "Al Franken Decade" persona. He also was recognized for such characterizations as the one-man mobile uplink unit and Stuart Smalley, the new age cable TV host.
A.J. Franklin Psychologist and author, Dr.A.J.Franklin specializes in the African American male and his relationship with the Black family.
Dr. John Hope Franklin Dr. John Hope Franklin is the James B. Duke Professor Emeritus of History and, for seven years, was Professor of Legal History at Duke University Law School. He is a graduate of Fisk University and earned his A.M. and Ph.D. degrees in history from Harvard University. Widely known for his literature in history, Franklin has produced numerous works such as: The Emancipation Proclamation, The Free Negro in North Carolina, The Militant South and his best known, From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African-Americans, now in its seventh edition. Professor Franklin has served on many national commissions and delegations, including the National Council on the Humanities; the President's Advisory Commissions on Public Diplomacy, as well as Ambassadorial Appointments. He currently serves as Chairman of the Advisory Board of One America: The President's Initiative on Race, and is the newly-appointed Chair of the National Park System Advisory Board.
George Fraser George Fraser is the author of two books, including the critically acclaimed bestseller, Success Runs In Our Race;The Complete Guide to Effective Networking in the African American Community. He is also the creator and publisher of the award winning SuccessGuide Worldwide: The Networking Guide to Black Resources. A 13 th edition (250,000 copies) will be published next year. Many have called George a new voice for African Americans. He is considered by many to be one of the foremost authorities on networking and building effective relationships. George Fraser is a frequent contributor to scholarly journals on a wide range of topics to include networking, business ethics, valuing diversity and economic development. He was recently featured in the New York Timesbestseller; Masters of Networking along with Colin Powell. His 2nd book Race For Success; The Ten Best Business Opportunities for Blacks In America was published by the William Morrow Company, and selected as one of the ten best business books of the year by the Booklist. Mr. Fraser is leading a national initiative to build an African American Business Hall of Fame and Museum and a university-based Center for the Advancement of African American Entrepreneurship. Currently 14 renowned leaders sit on the Board of Directors. Four thousand people recently attended its first annual Induction Ceremony/Dinner held in June 2002 in Cleveland, Ohio. Robert Johnson of BET, Oprah Winfrey, Cathy Hughes of Radio One, Clarence Smith and Edward Lewis of Essence Magazine and Berry Gordy of Motown were inducted into the Business Hall of Fame in a nationally televised (The Word Network) program and ceremony. Mr. Fraser is the founder and executive producer of an annual PowerNetworking Conference, one of Black America’s largest gathering (17,000) of professionals, business owners and community leaders. The Conference features numerous workshops on networking and relationship skills building, top motivational speakers and a Business Opportunity Exposition. It is extensively covered by the national media to include; C-Span, The WordNetwork, New York Times, Ebony, Jet, and Black Enterprise Magazine. Mr. Fraser has served on numerous boards and has received many awards and citations for his community service, including the United Negro College Fund National Volunteer of the Year Award. Allstate Insurance recently presented to him on national TV its Architects of the Village Award. He had been appointed to state and city commissions by both the Governor and the Mayor of his home state and city of Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Fraser spent 17 years in management with Procter & Gamble, United Way and Ford Motor Company Today as a popular speaker and author, Mr. Fraser has appeared on more than 250 television and radio talk shows. His views are solicited by media as diverse as CNN and the Wall Street Journal. Last year he gave of 120 speeches to audiences averaging 500 people each. His inspiring talks on success principles, effective networking, wealth creation, business ethics and valuing diversity are as popular among corporate professionals as they are among college students. His words and ideas have been taped and televised. Over the last decade the prestigious publication Vital Speeches of the Day has selected five of Mr. Fraser’s speeches to be reprinted and distributed worldwide, a first for any professional speaker in America. UPSCALE magazine name him one of the top 50 power brokers in Black America. Black Enterprise Magazine called him Black America’s #1 networker and featured him on its cover. Personal growth “guru” Stephen Covey called Mr. Fraser a “masterful teacher”. TV host and journalist, Tony Brown called him a “visionary with the rare combination of leadership and management skills.” Mr. Fraser attended New York University and received his executive training at the Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College
Walt Frazier Hall of Fame basketball star with the New York Knicks who is now the Knicks Television Analyst.
Joe Frazier The son of a South Carolina sharecropper, Joe Frazier became a boxer by accident. He first went to a gym to work himself into shape. Shortly after, he began fighting competitively and became one of the best amateur heavyweights in the nation. He didn’t lose until he ran into Buster Mathis, who beat him in the 1964 Olympic trials. But, Mathis suffered a hand injury and Frazier replaced him at the Summer Games in Tokyo and came home with a gold medal. Joe Frazier turned pro under the guidance of Yank Durham in 1965 and ran off 11 straight wins until he ran into tough guy Oscar Bonavena, in September 1966. The Argentine dropped Frazier twice in one round, but Smokin’ Joe came off the deckk–showing the Madison Square Garden crowd the heart and character that would mark his career–to win a 10-round unanimous decision.
Samuel G. Freedman Respected journalist and author of the highly acclaimed and controversial book, Jew vs. Jew: The Struggle For The Soul of American Jewry.
Aaron Freeman Humorist and political satirist, Aaron Freeman has been seen on "The MacNeil Lehrer News Hour," "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and "Donahue." A graduate of the improvisation group Second City, his columns have been featured in such magazines as Playboy. A delightful and outrageously funny speaker!
Chico Freeman Compared to the greats in jazz history by many critics, Chico Freeman the legendary tenor saxophone player, keyboard artist, composer and producer, embodies the intent of jazz by finding new avenues of expression that embrace the heritage and tradition of the music. Freeman presents a lecture/concert on the history of jazz in America.
Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman earned his first Academy Award nomination for his chilling performance as a homicidal pimp in the drama Street Smart, which also brought him the LA, N.Y., and National Society of Film Critics Awards for best supporting actor of 1987, as well as an Independent Spirit Award and a Golden Globe nomination. The part of the pimp, Fast Black, was a far cry from his big screen debut as the genial character Afro in his film debut, the 1971 childrens adventure Who Says I Cant Ride a Rainbow, and it signaled the film world that one of its most versatile stars was on the rise. The 16 year span between those titles saw Freeman range from Shakespeare to an undercover policeman in Eyewitness. The next two decades would see him become one of Hollywoods true luminaries. Freeman earned his second Oscar nomination in 1989, this time as Best Actor, recreating his award-winning Broadway role in Driving Miss Daisy. He garnered his third Academy Award nomination playing opposite Tim Robbins in the critically praised 1994 hit The Shawshank Redemption. His fourth nomination for Clint Eastwoods Million Dollar Baby won him the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2005. The Memphis-born actor began his career on New York stages in the early 1960s, following a stint as a mechanic in the Air Force. A decade later, he became a nationally known television personality when he created the popular character Easy Reader on the popular childrens show, The Electric Company. Throughout the 1970s, he continued his work on stage, winning the Drama Desk Award, the Clarence Derwent Award and receiving a Tony Award Nomination for his outstanding performance in The Mighty Gents in 1978. He also won an Obie Award for his portrayal of Shakespearean anti-hero, Coriolanus, at the New York Shakespeare Festival. In 1984, Morgan won another Obie for his role as The Messenger in the acclaimed Brooklyn Academy of Music production of Lee Breuer's Gospel at Colonus. In 1985, he was winner of the Dramalogue Award for the same role. The part of Hoke Coleburn in Alfred Uhrys Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy brought him his third Obie Award. His last stage appearance was as Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew at the New York Shakespeare Festivals Delacorte Theater with Tracey Ullman. In 1993, Freeman made his film directorial debut with Bopha!, starring Danny Glover and Alfre Woodard, and soon after formed Revelations Entertainment, a production company developing entertainment product in all existing and emerging media that enlightens, inspires and glorifies the human experience. Their most recent production was the Brad Silberling comedy 10 Items or Less, in which Freeman starred with Paz Vega. His other early film acting credits include Brubaker, Harry & Sons, Teachers, Marie; That Was Then, This Is Now, Clean & Sober, Johnny Handsome, the multiple award-winning Glory, Chain Reaction, the Steven Spielberg production, Amistad, Hard Rain, Deep Impact, Nurse Betty, Along Came a Spider, Kiss the Girls, High Crimes, The Sum of All Fears and Warner Bros Dreamcatcher and The Big Bounce. Other recent films include Luc Bessons Unleashed, Robert Redfords An Unfinished Life, Batman Begins and narration on the Academy Award-winning documentary March of The Penguins. He also recently starred in Lucky Number Slevin, with Bruce Willis and Josh Hartnett and will soon be seen in the comedy sequel Evan Almighty, Ben Afflecks Gone Baby Gone, Robert Bentons The Feast of Love and the next chapter in the Batman saga The Dark Knight.
Doug E. Fresh From Harlem to Africa, the name of entertainer and rapper, Doug E. Fresh, is synonymous with dedication and determination, qualities for which he has been often rewarded. He has been presented with three New York Music Awards for "Best Entertainer," "Best Rap Instrumental," and "Best Role Model." Doug has donated much time to social justice issues. He was one of the major initiators of Harlem's historic "Rappers Against Racism," and "Rappers for Voters Registration" all-star concerts in Harlem.
Nancy Friday Well known author and feminist, Nancy Friday has written seven books on sexuality and on the relationships between men and woman, and within the family. Her best selling and critically acclaimed books include, My Mother/My Self; My Secret Garden; Men in Love; Jealousy; and The Power of Beauty.
Charles Fried Prominent attorney, Conservative legal scholar and Solicitor General of the United States in the Reagan Administration.
Scott Fried Scott Fried is a national public speaker, health educator and author. He has devoted the past sixteen years of his life lecturing in nearly every state in this country, as well as Israel, England, Canada, Holland and Honduras, reaching more than a million people. He has spoken at over 500 institutions, including colleges and universities, high schools and middle schools, summer camps, synagogues and churches. In addition, he has lectured widely at youth retreats, juvenile detention centers and prisons, alternative schools, learning disabled populations, gay/straight alliances, PTO meetings and teacher training workshops. Topics include sexual responsibility, abstinence, dating, transmission of HIV, homosexuality, eating disorders, body image, self-mutilation, suicide, alcohol and drug misuse, dealing with divorce and broken-heartedness, among others. Scott uses himself as Exhibit A. He begins each lecture with his story of how he got infected with HIV in 1987 at the age of 24, during his first and only unsafe sexual encounter. His unstoppable approach to educating others can be encapsulated into one thought: one must understand the value of one's own life, and hold it sacred, in order to refrain from dangerous behaviors that could lead to HIV infection and other crises. He is the author of two books. If I Grow Up: Talking with Teens about AIDS, Love and Staying Alive is a moving chronicle of his experiences and lectures. The book is part journal, part guide and part love-letter, researched and compiled from hundreds of lectures to 1000s of students across the country. My Invisible Kingdom: Letters From the Secret Lives of Teens, presents a cross-section of the thousands of letters from students who have written to Scott in an attempt to share their pain and doubt on such diverse topics as rape, eating disorders, suicide, self-mutilation, coming out, addiction and broken hearts. The book is also intended for parents and other adults who are concerned about the physical and psychological well-being of today's youth. In addition to his lectures, Scott has conducted peer HIV-education programs for the tri-state area, encouraging teenagers to teach their own peer group and co-founded an HIV-positive speakers' bureau, through a nonprofit AIDS service organization and in connection with the NYC Board of Education, providing free HIV prevention workshops to students in the five boroughs. He was seen on the television daytime drama Guiding Light portraying Bart, a young man living with AIDS. Scott has been published in numerous periodicals and newspapers and is featured in the books The Five Gifts of Illness: A Reconsideration, Living Proof: Courage in the Face of AIDS, The Faces of AIDS: Lives at the Epicenter and The World is a Narrow Bridge: Stories that Celebrate Hope and Healing. He has been interviewed on ABC Eyewitness News and The Sally Jessy Raphael Show, received the Honorary Star of the Rainbow Award for his work with teens and is a biannual guest speaker at the Office of President Clinton in New York City.
Sonya Friedman Psychologist, talk show host and author, Sonya Friedman was the host of the CNN Informational/News program "Sonya Live" from 1987 to 1994 and ABC Talkradio's resident psychologist for 10 years. She is the author of such best selling books as Smart Cookies Don't Crumble; and Men Are Just Desserts.
Emily Friedman Ms. Friedman has written more than 700 articles and editorials in the past 28 years. She is the editor of the books Making Choices: Ethics Issues for Health Care Professionals (American Hospital Publishing, 1986), Choices and Conflict: Explorations in Health Care Ethics (American Hospital Publishing, 1992), and An Unfinished Revolution: Women and Health Care in America (United Hospital Fund of New York, 1994). She authored The Aloha Way: Health Care Structure and Finance in Hawaii (Hawaii Medical Service Association, 1993) and The Right Thing: Ten Years of Ethics Columns from the Healthcare Forum Journal (Jossey-Bass, 1996). She also writes on health care for the World Book Encyclopedia Yearbook and the Encyclopedia of Bioethics. Ms Friedman is currently writing a history of health care in the state of Minnesota. A prolific public speaker, she addresses audiences ranging from state legislatures to pharmaceutical professionals to community groups to hospital and health system leaders and health care associations. She has also lectured at many universities, including Harvard, Princeton, the University of California - Berkeley, the University of California - San Diego, Ohio State, Yale, and the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. In 1987-88 she was Rockefeller Fellow in Ethics at Dartmouth College.She also serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Bioethics, Department of Health Law, Bioethics, and Human Rights at the Boston University School of Public Health, which has repeatedly named her one of its highest-rated teachers. In addition, she is a consultant on information dissemination to the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She has made many radio and television appearances, including on "ABC News Nightline." She has won many awards and honors, including being named an Honorary Life Member of the American Hospital Association, a Fellow of Academy Health (formerly the Association for Health Services Research), and an Honorary Lifetime Fellow of the American Academy of Medical Administrators. She has also received the Corning Award of the Society for Health Care Planning and Marketing. The annual Emily Friedman Award is given for improvements in community health by Community Health Partners, Charleston, South Carolina. In addition, she has won many writing awards. In 2003, her column, "Making Choices," in Health Forum Journal, won a National Award of Excellence from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (the largest competition in U.S. business publishing) and the Gold Award from the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors (the highest award that the Association grants). In August 2002 and again in August 2004, the readers of Modern Healthcare named her as one of the 100 most powerful people in the health care field. In April 2005, the editors of Modern Healthcare named her one of the "Top 25 Women in Healthcare."
Arthur Frommer World famous travel consultant and author.
David Frye Popular comedian, master impressionist and political satirist. His unique ability to take on the voices, facial characteristics and move-ments of celebrities is known by millions of Americans.
Juliet Funt Juliet Funt, daughter of Candid Camera's Allen Funt helps businesses nurture the human capital that is the fuel behind every organizational success. She has been featured in the L.A. Times, Chicago Tribune, Shape, and Professional Speaker Magazine. She is co-author of "The Communication Path" and "The Wellness Path," in the Path Training Series. In addition to her first career as an improvisational comedienne, Ms. Funt has had a varied business resume which includes managing in a large live events company, Human Relations training for the Los Angeles Police Department and even liaison work in a Palestinian/Israeli peace project.
Ardie Fuqua Ardie Fuqua You've seen him on HBO's Def Comedy Jam and Apollo Comedy Hour. While attending Rutgers University as a Journalism Major, Ardie ventured to New York City's Uptown Comedy Club in Harlem. There he watched a lot of young guys getting laughs and thought it looked like a lot of fun, he had no idea you could make a living from it. After working just one year in comedy, he became a regular at the Boston Comedy Club, Gotham Comedy and Carolines. Since then he's been seen on NBC's Friday Night Videos and HBO's Def Comedy Jam and Apollo Comedy Hour. When not on the road, he can be seen at his home based club, the Comedy Cellar in New York City.