Hollywood legends

BORN on Christmas Day in 1899, Humphrey DeForest Bogart had a privileged upbringing. The son of a cardiopulmonary surgeon and a commercial illustrator, he lived with his parents and two younger sister

From twins to wildly different alter egos, we remember our favourite performances where actors play multiple roles in the same film

Cleo Laine (Born 1927) Jazz singer Over a career spanning many decades, Cleo Laine’s richly colourful contralto voice and exceptional vocal agility won her a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performan

Comedy historian Robert Ross pays tribute to some of the finest and funniest, but often overlooked, names in showbiz

BORN Ruth Elizabeth Davis in Lowell, Massachusetts on April 5, 1908, Bette was a childhood nickname which she kept throughout her career. Bette started acting in plays and taking drama classes while s

When Luciano Pavarotti died in in 2007, he was one of the most famous men in the world, his celebrity extending far beyond the opera stage. This year, as we prepare to celebrate what would have been t