Astrid Lindgren and Pippi Longstocking: Brightening Gloomy Childhoods

Astrid Lindgren wrote dozens of books during her career, but she’s best remembered for giving the world Pippi Longstocking.

Joe Strummer, Punk Iconoclast

Today in 1977, The Clash released their first single. To mark the occasion we profile the late Joe Strummer, co-founder of the influential punk rock outfit...

Rod Steiger’s Best Roles

Rod Steiger was one of the greatest actors of his generation. Of his more than 100 films and TV performances, here are a few of our favorites.

CrazySexyCool: Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes

Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, songwriter and rapper with TLC, died nine years ago today. We commemorate the anniversary with a look at her talent – and her lifelong struggle with loss.

Billy Wilder's Hall of Mirrors

Legendary filmmaker Billy Wilder was born June 22, 1906. In honor of his birthday, we take a look at the many real-life inspirations behind his greatest film, 1950's "Sunset Boulevard."

Waylon Jennings: Outlaw

Sometimes country singer Waylon Jennings was just a little bit more than the law would allow.

Six Degrees of Hollywood

March 27, 2002 was just another ordinary day … until three Hollywood stars died. A strange coincidence, yes, but that wasn't the only thing that connected these film and television legends.

The Roles Dudley Moore Didn't Play

On the anniversary of Dudley Moore’s death, we look at a few of the roles that got away.

Thor Heyerdahl, Adventurer

In a time when the age of adventurers seemed long past, Thor Heyerdahl became one anyway.

Lionel Hampton's Good Vibes

Born April 20, 1908, Lionel Hampton was one of the first jazz vibraphonists, and his cheery vibes are hard to resist...

Peggy Lee Gives Us Fever

When Peggy Lee was discovered by Benny Goodman in 1941, it was the beginning of a beautiful – and six-decade-long – career.

Rosemary Clooney, Too Marvelous for Words

Rosemary Clooney's first and biggest hit was a song she couldn't stand...

Chuck Jones: King of Cartoons

Chuck Jones was a giant of the cartoon world, responsible for some of our very favorite classic characters...

Kim Hunter: The Career That Might Have Been

Kim Hunter was one of dozens of actors whose careers were very nearly ruined by the anti-communist panic of the McCarthy era.

Feisty Billie Bird

As with many a character actor, Billie Bird's name might not be familiar at first glance...

A Lovin' Spoonful of Zal Yanovsky

As lead guitarist for the Lovin' Spoonful, Zal Yanovsky helped shape the groovy sound of a generation.

James Coburn: Too Cool

Actor James Coburn was the epitome of cool.

Ireland's Own Richard Harris

In Limerick, the Irish city where Richard Harris was born and raised, they still call him "Dickie." And while 12 years have passed since the legendary actor died Oct. 25, 2002, at 72, he is still very much a presence there. The town will welcome thousands of visitors this weekend (Oct. 24 - 26) for the second annual Richard Harris International Film Festival. Eleanor McSherry, the festival's creative director, spoke to Legacy.com about one of Limerick's favorite sons.