What’s New: August 2024

This update features five new biographies, including model and actress Farrah Fawcett; Oscar-winning special effects animator Ray Harryhausen; Hollywood makeup artist Jack Pierce; linguist Lorenzo Dow Turner; and film director and producer Mark Sandrich.

Fawcett, Farrah (2 February 1947–26 June 2009), model and actress

Harryhausen, Ray (29 June 1920–07 May 2013), Oscar-winning special effects animator

Pierce, Jack P. (5 May 1885–19 July 1968), Hollywood makeup artist

Sandrich, Mark (26 October 1900–04 March 1945), film director and producer

Turner, Lorenzo Dow (21 August 1890–10 February 1972), linguist

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Discover a full list of entries added this year.