Archive of posts filed under the celebrity category.
DCS: finis bates
In the early 1870s, Mississippi lawyer Finis Bates moved with his family to Texas. In 1873, he met a man named John St, Helen, with whom he shared many interests, including the theater, specifically the works of William Shakespeare. The two became friends and saw each other often socially. In 1878, John St. Helens became …
inktober52: simple
DCS: alice martineau
Despite being born with cystic fibrosis, Alice Martineau was determined to succeed. After graduating from college, the pretty blond pursued a career in modeling. She hid her health condition from prospective modeling agencies by arriving very early for interviews so not appear “winded” or tired. She posed for print ads as opposed to runway or …
inktober52: wagon (part two)
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DCS: daveigh chase
As a child in Oregon, Daveigh Chase entered local talent shows where her vocal ability was warmly recognized and critically praised. On a trip to Los Angeles, she began attending casting calls, eventually landing a role in a Campbell’s Soup commercial at the age of seven. In 1998, Daveigh was cast in a small role …
inktober52: elegant
DCS: arthur “t-boy” ross
Arthur “T-Boy” Ross grew up in a rough part of Detroit. He hung with a rough group until his sister, singer Diana Ross, brought him into Motown Records as a songwriter. T-Boy began a prolific and successful career as a songwriter. He collaborated with Leon Ware and the duo composed songs Marvin Gaye and Michael …