Hollywood star Elizabeth Berkley has been in show business since the age of nine. She got her start in television appearing in over a dozen series, the best-known being Saved By the Bell, in which she played feminist high school student Jesse Spano for two years. Berkley made her feature film debut billed as Macrame Girl in the Patrick Swayze... read full bio
The Freedom Writers Foundation, a nonprofit with a mission to empower students and revolutionize education, was founded by eminent educator, author, and visionary Erin Gruwell. She started her extraordinary career as a teacher in 1994 when she moved into Room 203 at Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California, and accepted the difficult task of instructing a diverse mix... read full bio
Eric Heiden, the unassuming doctor's son from the American midwest, made history during nine days of madness in 1980 when he became the first skater to win all the individual speed skating events at the same Winter Games. He added a world record in the 10,000m to the five gold medals won at Lake Placid, reinforcing the general view that... read full bio
Hard-hitting, inspiring, intelligent, honest, direct: these are just some of the words used to describe the style and approach of Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Ed Gordon, definitively one of the notable broadcasters in our generation. Known for his stellar interaction with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, entertainment, and sports, his name is synonymous with the big" interview and he has... read full bio
Nigerian-American author, professor, and public speaker Enuma Okoro holds the view that the tales we tell ourselves and others shape the lives we lead. Okoro investigates the influence of story and narrative in our personal and societal identities through the arts, cultural identity, contemplative spirituality and psychology. She investigates the origins, uses and effects of the stories we are raised with and... read full bio
Elaine Brown is an American activist, writer, singer, and former Black Panther Party chairman. She is a founder of Mothers Advocating Juvenile Justice. Brown joined the Black Panther Party studying revolutionary literature; she helped the Party set up its first Free Breakfast for Children program, as well as the Partys initial Free Busing to Prisons Program and Free Legal Aid... read full bio
Ed Kowalczyk, the main singer of Live, led one of the most popular American post-grunge bands of the 1990s, rising to fame with their second album, "Throwing Copper," released in 1994. Kowalczyk stood out from other '90s alt-rockers with his bald head and fierce eyes, but what set him apart was his complete honesty: he embraced U2's open-hearted approach as... read full bio
Eric Darius is defying convention in current jazz with his signature jump and electrifying live performance. The American saxophonist, producer, songwriter, and performer, who now holds the number one spot on the Billboard charts, illuminates a whole new side of himself with "Unleashed," an enormous and ambitious album that crosses genres and is full of soul and sweat, charisma and charm,... read full bio
Earl Campbell is a former NFL running back. He is one of the only Heisman Trophy winners to have also been first overall National Football League draft picks, and members of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame. Campbell is widely acknowledged as one of the best power backs in NFL history. He was... read full bio
Etienne Bernard Marie de Crecy (French pronunciation: [etjɛn də kʁesi]; also known as Superdiscount, EDC, Minos Pour Main Basse and Mooloodjee) (born 25 February 1969, Lyon, France) is a French DJ and producer who composes house and electronic music.... read full bio
Emma Slater started dancing at the age of five when she joined a local stage school. Emma continued her stage and film career featuring in a George Michael music video. Emma and her partner won the British Under 21 Latin American Championship. Emma won the United Kingdom Under 21 Latin American Championships. Emma was featured in the movie Mamma Mia... read full bio
Ed Alonzo looks more like a young college professor than the country's foremost illusionist, but after watching him perform, it becomes obvious that he is definitely one of the hippest and funniest guys performing magic today. Ed has managed to bring magic a personal approach that no other performer has brought to it in the past. He has combined his... read full bio
Eliane Elias learned the piano at age 7, and was transcribing solo portions of her parents jazz records by the age of 12. After studying for 6 years (and teaching by age 15) at Brazils prestigious Free Center of Music Apprenticeship, she continued her classical education with Amilton Godoy and Amaral Vieria. She was also the protg of Vinicius de... read full bio
Eve Plumb is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Jan Brady in the television sitcom The Brady Bunch. Jan was the middle of three girls, and Plumb was often given scripts in which her character had to deal with so-called middle child syndrome, displaying a noted jealous streak in her against her older sister Marcia. Various stories... read full bio
Gray's first appearance on television was in 1967 as a dancer in the variety series, Malibu U. After moving to Hollywood, she soon had her first starring role on the mini-series Evening In Byzantium, in 1978. Following good notices, in 1978 Gray was put on a seven year contract at Universal Studios, which led directly to her taking the role... read full bio
Elizabeth Smart is a strong and inspirational person whose incredible path has made her a source of inspiration and hope for countless others all around the world. Elizabeth is best known for having survived a kidnapping, but her unwavering spirit and willpower have enabled her to establish herself as a passionate advocate, company creator, and dynamic speaker. Following her terrifying experience,... read full bio
American non-fiction author Eugene Linden is well known for his works on a variety of subjects, including science, technology, the environment, and how people interact with nature. He is considered as one of the greatest authorities on these subjects and has won significant praise for his work from the critics. Linden has published a number of publications throughout his career, drawing... read full bio
The New York Times dubbed Edwin McCain the “great American romantic”. Known best for his hits, ‘I’ll Be’, ‘I Could Not Ask For More’, and ‘Solitude’, McCain has built a flourishing career for himself. Always on the road touring, McCain shares his authentic songs, sense of humor, and friendliness with fans across the nation. He performs as a solo artist,... read full bio
Emily Kinney is an actress, best known for her role as Beth Greene in the AMC television series The Walking Dead. Kinney was born in Wayne, Nebraska and graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University. In addition to her role on The Walking Dead for four years, Kinney has had reoccurring roles and guest appearances on television series such as Law &... read full bio
Actor, comedian, and hero Eugene Mirman resides in Massachusetts somewhere. In the Fox cartoon comedy Bob's Burgers, which won an Emmy, he provides the voice of "Gene." His frequent appearances on TV shows included Archer, Adult Swim's Delocated, HBO's Flight of the Conchords, and many more. Several comedy albums and stand-up specials have been released by him. Eugene is a... read full bio
