Roberta Peters is an American coloratura soprano. One of the most prominent American singers to achieve lasting fame and success in opera, Peters is noted for her 35-year association with the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York. She was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1998.... read full bio
Pop music's magnificent Roberta Flack is an artist described as a ""stomp-down, no-doubt-about-it diva."" Flack is regarded as a peerless musical storyteller, skilled musician and accomplished performer. Her pure genius lies in her ability to get right inside a song and reach her listeners heart-to-heart and soul-to-soul. Favorites like ""Killing Me Softly"" and ""The First Time Ever I Saw Your... read full bio
Dr. Roberta Bondar, after many years of training, became Canada's first female astronaut when she flew on the space shuttle Discovery in January 1992. She currently conducts research into blood flow in the brain during microgravity and various pathological states. Dr. Bondar is keenly interested in physical fitness and in educating students about environmental issues. She has received many honours,... read full bio
Robert X. Cringely is the pen name of American journalist and technology writer who is also known as his name Mark Stephens. Stephens graduated from the College of Wooster with a B.A. and he went on to earn his M.A. in Communication from Stanford University. As Cringely, Stephens has written in publications such as The New York Times, Forbes, Newsweek,... read full bio
Robert X. Cringely is the pen name of both technology journalist Mark Stephens and a string of writers for a column in InfoWorld, the one-time weekly computer trade newspaper published by IDG, which is now entirely electronic.... read full bio
ROBERT WUHL is respected for his critically praised work in notable films such as; Bull Durham, Good Morning Vietnam, Blaze, Mistress and Cobb. In demand for his skills on both sides of the camera, ROBERT has been on a roll, or has created the roll. He led an all-star cast in the black comedy hit Mistress. As an actor,... read full bio
Robert L. Woodson, Sr. is founder and president of the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise (CNE), a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and demonstration organization that supports neighborhood-based initiatives to reduce crime and violence, restore families, create economic enterprise and employment, and revitalize low-income communities. The Center has provided training and technical assistance to more than 2000 leaders of faith-based and community organizations... read full bio
Robert Wisdom is best known for his roles in Ballers, Flaked, Supernatural, Burn Notice, and Prison Break. Wisdom is a very diverse actor and has a long list of film and television experience. Some other television series he has been featured on include, Dharma & Greg, Wasteland, ER, NYPD Blue, Judging Amy, Inconceivable, The Wire, NCIS, How I Met Your... read full bio
Dr. Robert Waldinger's TED talk about what makes for a long and fulfilling life has over 11,000,000 views, and having run the longest study on adult life ever done- the Harvard Study of Adult Development- he can address topics such as happiness, stress reduction, fulfillment, mindfulness, and health. Dr. Waldinger is a Harvard psychiatrist, Zen priest, and psychoanalyst. For... read full bio
In This Town You're Owned, Robert's third studio album, was published by Thirty Tigers at the beginning of 2020 and immediately strolled into a global pandemic. The album resonated well enough to take home the 'Album Of The Year' award from the Americana Music Association UK despite postponed promotional initiatives and tours. In addition to receiving favorable reviews, the album... read full bio
Robert Vaughn is an American actor noted for stage, film and television work. He is perhaps best known as suave spy Napoleon Solo in the 1960s series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Since the mid-1990s, Vaughn has been a spokesman in a set of generic advertisements for various personal injury law firms around the U.S.A. and Canada. The television commercial features... read full bio
Robert Townsend is a multi-talented man. He is a comedian, writer, director, and producer. He has been in the show business for nearly 20 years. At The Improvisation, New Yorks premiere comedy club was where his career as a stand-up comedian took off. Soon after, he hit Hollywood performing on various television comedy specials including Rodney Dangerfield: It s Not... read full bio
Robert K. Tanenbaum is one of the country's most successful trial lawyers -- he has never lost a felony case. He has been homicide bureau chief for the New York District Attorney's Office and deputy chief counsel to the congressional committee investigations into the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Most recently, he has... read full bio
"The unusual creativity of Robert Stallman's long and distinguished career as solo flutist, chamber musician, recording artist and master teacher has won the highest respect from the international press. American Record Guide has called Stallman ""a consummate artist"", while a BBC critic notes, ""Stallman's claim to a special place among the world's masters of the flute rests in the... read full bio
Robert Sofia is a successful entrepreneur and the CEO of Snappy Kraken, a renowned marketing platform that helps financial companies accelerate their growth. With his expert knowledge in marketing and his dedication to putting advisors first, Robert has helped thousands of financial companies achieve unparalleled success. Under Robert's leadership, Snappy Kraken has received numerous industry awards and accolades for its innovative... read full bio
Robert Sheehan is an Irish actor best known for his roles in television such as, Darren Tracey in “Love/Hate”, and Nathan Young in “Misfits”. He had a passion for acting growing up and would act in his schools productions. From there, he made his film debut in “Song for a Raggy Boy”. Other film he’s been in since then include,... read full bio
Between representing Johnny Carson, Darryl Strawberry, and not to mention his involvement in the O.J. Simpson trial, Robert Shapiro has become a household name. There is no shortage of lawyers, but when it comes to attorneys who command the utmost attention and respect of the media, peers and the public at large, criminal defense attorney Robert Shapiro is second to... read full bio
Stand-up comedian, Robert Schimmel is the author of Cancer on $5 a Day (Chemo Not Included), an edgy, hilarious, and poignant musing on his battle with cancer. It is a platform in which he tells his story of overcoming major personal and career obstacles with the power of humor. In the spring of 2000, Schimmel was riding high. He'd won... read full bio
Robert Safian is editor and managing director of the award-winning monthly business magazine Fast Company. He oversees all editorial operations, in print and online, and plays a key role in guiding the magazine's advertising, marketing, and circulation efforts. Safian was honored by Crain's New York Business as one of the “40 Under 40” top young business executives in New York... read full bio
Few people have contributed as significantly to the art and especially the science of business strategy as Robert Kaplan. Business leaders number one priority is strategy execution and the Kaplan-Norton Balanced Scorecard (BSC)management system has become the premier tool for effective strategy execution. This performance management system enables business leaders to clarify and communicate their corporate vision and align people,... read full bio
