awyer/entrepreneur Garth Howard Drabinsky (b at Toronto 27 Oct 1948). Drabinsky was one of the world's most dominant cinema exhibitors by 1987, managing over 1500 screens in approximately 500 sites across North America. He uses bold, inventive techniques. At Cineplex, he obtained the ability to compete for first-run American productions by exposing exclusive deals between Famous Players and Odeon and... read full bio
George Hirsch has received a lot of praise. He is a Culinary Institute of America graduate with high honors, a Certified Executive Chef, and a Culinary Educator. He was admitted into the Academy of Cooks, the highest honor organization for chefs in the country, by the American Culinary Federation. At the fully authorized college-level culinary school at the New York... read full bio
Guided by Voices produced a series of trebly, hissy indie rock recordings full of infectiously brief pop tunes that sat halfway between the British Invasion and prog rock, drawing inspiration from both jangle pop and arty post-punk. The Dayton, Ohio-based band, led by singer-songwriter Robert Pollard, released six albums on their own and gained a small following in the American... read full bio
Guitarist/composer Grant Geissman is a well-known contemporary jazz recording artist with an impressive sixteen albums to his name. His latest project, "BLOOZ," marks a reunion with Mesa/Bluemoon label, which released several of his albums in the 1990s. The second in a trilogy, "Cool Man Cool," features some of his favorite music and artists, including Chick Corea, Chuck Mangione, Tom Scott,... read full bio
Gareb Shamus is a prominent figure in the comic book industry as the founder and former chairman and CEO of Wizard Entertainment and co-founder and CEO of ACE Comic Con. He was born on December 23, 1968, and grew up with a passion for comic books and sports cards. As a teenager in the 1980s, he was drawn to more... read full bio
Gino Blefari is the CEO of HomeServices of America (HSoA), the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage firm by transaction volume. He also serves as the chairman of the HSoA's real estate brokerage franchise network operations, which include HSF Affiliates LLC and the brokerage networks Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Real Living Real Estate. Blefari came to HomeServices of America from... read full bio
Guy Beveridge is a well-known trainer, lecturer, professional security consultant and Texas-licensed master peace officer with experience in both military and civilian special operations. For companies at the top of the Fortune 500 list, he has presented, created programs and provided training on leadership, security management and crisis response on a national and worldwide level. He consults with business owners, managers, insurance companies and police... read full bio
Throughout the 90's, Big Sugar released several radio singles, gold and platinum recordings and other notable works. They rose to prominence as a major concert attraction, performing more than 300 gigs annually while touring the US and Canada. Gordie Johnson caught the attention of musicians like the Allman Brothers, Rolling Stones and Black Crowes due to his distinctive technique. Gibson Guitars created... read full bio
Geraldine Estelle Horner, formerly Halliwell, is an English singer-songwriter, author, and actress. She rose to international prominence in the 1990s as Ginger Spice, one of the Spice Girls' most recognizable members. Halliwell had unprecedented success with the Spice Girls, selling over 100 million records worldwide and becoming the best-selling female group of all time. The empowering slogan "girl power" became... read full bio
Poet and professor of German literature Gertrud Höhler has won numerous honors. She has become Germany's most well-known management expert during the past several years. Since 1987, Gertrud has served as an independent businesswoman, consultant to the top fifty German-speaking corporations, and advisor to many of the elite, including the head of Deutsche Bank. She joined the GrandMet board in the... read full bio
A vibrant music scene, distinct from its country roots and bachelorette-heavy honky-tonks, is at the core of Music City. A burgeoning new indie rock trend in Nashville is making waves in grungy clubs and well-liked music venues, agitating a city that is experiencing a musical revolution. Four-piece GLOOM GIRL MFG are becoming a formidable force at the forefront. The band, led... read full bio
Canadian singer-songwriter Goldie Boutilier's music is renowned for its cinematic quality and exploration of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholy. She was raised on the music of Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette, and it has references to her small-town upbringing with a nod to 1950s and 1960s Americana. Her passion for singing started at a young age. She performed for the first... read full bio
The New York Times referred to Ghalia Benali as "a maker of her own myths." The Belgian-Tunisian artist Ghalia Benali began her artistic career as an actress, painter, designer, composer, writer, and vocalist. Reviving the ancient and establishing the new, blending various musical genres, and bridging cultural divides are all inevitable results of combining the two extremes she experienced. Raised in... read full bio
Gordon Bethune is an American author, and former chairman and CEO of Continental Airlines. Bethune was born in San Antonio, Texas, and after high school he joined the U.S. Navy where he was an aviation electronics technician. During his time in the Navy, Bethune rose through ranks and retired with twins bars of a full lieutenant. After retiring with the... read full bio
The synth-pop group Glass Spells hails from San Diego, California. Anthony Ramirez and Tania Costello make up the band's two members. The group's instrumentalist, Anthony, contributes his diverse skill set to the creation of their distinctive sound. As the band's primary singer and vocalist, Tania contributes the band's signature poignant and intense lyrics and melodies. They emphasize a dreamy ambiance... read full bio
Guster is best known for their quirky live performances and energetic whimsical humor. The band employs a stylish mixture of creative alternative rock turned full-fledged pop icon. The original trio, met during freshmen orientation while attending Tufts University and soon after, started performing at a coffee house in the common area of their dormitory. The band remained unestablished for its... read full bio
Master chef Graham Elliot was making waves in the Chicago culinary scene before he faced off against Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America. Hey may have lost by a mere 2 points, but he continued to climb in the ranks with the opening of his first restaurant, and first bistronomic in Chicago, The Graham Elliot. It currently holds two Michelin... read full bio
Geoffrey Fletcher started making movies as a kid, using an action figure cast and a video camera at first. Geoffrey Fletcher is the first African American to win an Academy Award® for writing, directing, or producing a feature film for his screenplay Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire. He is a graduate of both Harvard University and NYU's... read full bio
Glen Hansard is the Academy Awardwinning principal songwriter and vocalist/guitarist for Irish group The Frames and one half of folk rock duo, The Swell Season. He is also known for his acting, having appeared in the BAFTA winning film The Commitments, as well as starring in the film Once. His song, Falling Slowly", from Once, co-written with his co-star Markta... read full bio
Gerard Way got his start in music as the co-founder of rock band ‘My Chemical Romance’. Since, he has established himself as a solo artist, songwriter, and comic book writer. Way launched his solo career via Tumblr, announcing his pursuit and near completion of his first solo album with excitement. Since, he has performed at festivals as a solo act... read full bio
