The great actor’s milestone birthday inspires a cascade of memories, observations and reflections based on following his illustrious and enduring career.
Category: Memories
William Hickey: Reminiscences
He was the only one of the figures on the fringes of show business that I’ve met who truly experienced the Cinderella story we dream of. Today he’d be 90.
Steven Berkoff is 80: An Appreciation
In honor of that iconoclastic titan of the English theatre’s milestone birthday are my memories of seeing him perform and his profound influence on me.
Elaine Stritch at The 92nd Street Y
This was the last major public appearance in NYC, by the legendary performer. She died five months later on July 17, 2014. She put on a great show.
Laurie Lawrence (1959-2017)
She was one of NYC’s brightest and talented “undiscovered” stars. She died unexpectedly last month, and a beautiful memorial tribute was held for her.
John Simon is 92 today
A very Happy Birthday to the legendary critic. Here I recall an encounter with him where he was just as theatrical as the great actors he’s written about.
Brief Encounter
While waiting on line to get into the memorial tribute for Tony Randall, in 2004, I had one of those only in New York encounters with a 80ish woman.
Nacogdoches
From the thousands that I’ve taken to the Statue of Liberty as a tour guide, two were among the most memorable. They were like Horton Foote characters.
Miriam Colón 1936-2017
Here is a personal remembrance of the distinguished actress, perhaps best known for her role in the 1983 film “Scarface,” who died recently.
Anna Deavere Smith: My teacher in the 1980’s
Now acclaimed for her award-winning documentary theatre solo shows, back then she was a struggling actress and a charismatic and inspiring teacher.