Tag: Biography
Margot Fonteyn Margot Fonteyn (1919-91), British ballerina. Born Margaret Hookham, she made her debut in 1934, becoming a leading dancer in classical roles at the Sadler’s Wells Ballet. She …
Henry Fonda Henry Fonda (1905-82), US film actor best known for his many roles as an honest and soft-spoken hero. His films include several for the director John Ford, …
Errol Flynn Errol Flynn (1909-59). US actor, born in Tasmania, Australia, noted for his devil-may-care image and scandalous private life. After a varied and adventurous youth, Flynn arrived in …
Alexander Fleming Alexander Fleming (1881-1955), Scottish bacteriologist, who discovered penicillin. Fleming came from a poor family and worked in London as a shipping clerk when his father died. However, …
Gustave Flaubert Gustave Flaubert (1821-80), French novelist. The son of a surgeon, he began writing stories while still at school. After some years in Paris, he returned to his …
F. Scott Fitzgerald F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940), US novelist. He published his first novel in 1920 the same year that he married Zelda Sayre. In 1924 they emigrated to …
Gracie Fields Gracie Fields real name Grace Stansfield (1898-1979). British singer and film actress. Born in Rochdale, Lancashire, she first made her name in a touring revue (1918-25). Her …
Henry Fielding Henry Fielding (1707-54), British novelist. For some years he managed a theatre company, writing the plays himself. In 1740 he became a barrister but continued to write …
