The Films of Dino De Laurentiis

Prolific film producer Dino De Laurentiis had a hand in making nearly 150 movies during a career that spanned over six decades. Here's a look at 6 of our favorites.

Literary Giant Norman Mailer

Author Norman Mailer, who would have celebrated his 92nd birthday Jan. 31, was a literary giant before his death and remains one long after.

Allen Toussaint (1938–2015), new Orleans musician and songwriter

Legendary New Orleans musician, songwriter and producer.

Bill Stanfill (1947 - 2016), Miami Dolphins defensive end

Bill Stanfill, a former Miami Dolphins defensive end, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, of complications from a bad fall, according to multiple news sources. He was 69.

Lucille Bridges (1934–2020), mother in 1960 school desegregation

Lucille Bridges was the mother of Ruby Bridges, who made history in 1960 when she began attending an all-white school in New Orleans.

Debra White Plume (1954–2020), Lakota activist at Wounded Knee and Standing Rock

Debra White Plume was a Lakota activist who was one of the leaders of the protests at Standing Rock against the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).

Kevin Conroy (1955–2022), voice of animated Batman

Kevin Conroy was an actor who provided the voice of Batman in many TV series and movies including “Batman: The Animated Series.”

Nik Turner (1940–2022), former Hawkwind member

Nik Turner was a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who was a member of the legendary British space rock band Hawkwind.

John Bailey (1942–2023), Academy Awards president during #MeToo

John Bailey was a former film cinematographer who worked on such movies as “Ordinary People” and “Groundhog Day,” before becoming president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group behind the Oscars, during the #MeToo era.

John Morris (1939–2023), organizer of the original Woodstock festival 

John Morris was an event organizer among those who put together the original Woodstock music festival in 1969 and later worked with such artists as Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, , and .