It is to this same tradition that most of the creative figures in the last century and a half of American theology also belong.

In competitions, competitors are costumed as would be appropriate for a white tie affair, with full gowns for the ladies and bow tie and tail coats for the men ; though in American Smooth it is now conventional for the men to abandon the tailsuit in favor of shorter tuxedos, vests, and other creative outfits.

" Romare Bearden described Alston as "... one of the most versatile artists whose enormous skill led him to a diversity of styles ..." Bearden also describes the professionalism and impact that Alston had on Harlem and the African American community: "' was a consummate artist and a voice in the development of African American art who never doubted the excellence of all people's sensitivity and creative ability.

In 1975, Hawks was awarded an Honorary Academy Award as " a master American filmmaker whose creative efforts hold a distinguished place in world cinema " and, in 1942, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director for Sergeant York.

In June 2008, AFI revealed its " Ten Top Ten "-the best ten films in ten " classic " American film genres-after polling over 1, 500 people from the creative community.

Under the terms of the will of Avery Hopwood, a prominent American dramatist and member of the Class of 1905 of The University of Michigan, one-fifth of Mr. Hopwood's estate was given to the Regents of the University for the encouragement of creative work in writing.

Hugh Marston " Hef " Hefner ( born April 9, 1926 ) is an American magazine publisher, founder and chief creative officer of Playboy Enterprises.

His proposal included programs on dramatic and fine arts to stimulate Jewish artistic creativity, a college to train Jews to live fully in American and Jewish culture as contributing citizens, a school to train Jewish educators, and a rabbinical seminary to train creative and visionary rabbis.

Abdul kicked off 2011 by serving as lead judge, executive producer, creative partner, mentor and coach on CBS ' new dancing competition, Live to Dance ( formerly Got to Dance ) Abdul said that unlike American Idol, her new show is less about " competition " and more about " celebration.

In June 2008, the American Film Institute revealed its " Ten Top Ten "— the best ten films in ten " classic " American film genres — after polling over 1, 500 people from the creative community.

In June 2008, AFI revealed its " Ten top Ten "— the best ten films in ten " classic " American film genres — after polling over 1, 500 people from the creative community.

In Walt Disney's words: " EPCOT ... will take its cue from the new ideas and new technologies that are now emerging from the creative centers of American industry.

In June 2008, the American Film Institute revealed its " Ten Top Ten " – the best ten films in ten " classic " American film genres – after polling over 1, 500 people from the creative community.

However, many consider the term " entheogen " best reserved for religious and spiritual usage, such as certain Native American churches do with the peyote sacrament, and " psychedelic " left to describe those who are using these drugs for recreation, psychotherapy, physical healing, or creative problem solving.

He met an American woman Beth Quinn, 26, when he was teaching creative writing in Chicago, and they were married in July 2005.

* In June 2008, the American Film Institute revealed its " Ten Top Ten "— the best ten films in ten " classic " American film genres — after polling over 1, 500 people from the creative community.

" In June 2008, the American Film Institute revealed its AFI's 10 Top 10 — the best ten films in ten " classic " American film genres — after polling over 1, 500 people from the creative community.

) In June 2008, the AFI revealed its " 10 Top 10 "— the best ten films in ten " classic " American film genres — after polling over 1, 500 people from the creative community.

In June 2008, the AFI revealed its " Ten top Ten " – the best ten films in ten " classic " American film genres – after polling over 1, 500 people from the creative community.

In June 2008, the American Film Institute revealed its " Ten top Ten " — the best ten films in ten " classic " American film genres — after polling over 1, 500 people from the creative community.

George Simon, exec director of Danny Thomas A. L. S. A. C. ( Aiding Leukemia Stricken American Children ) fund raising group, filled me in on the low-down phonies who are using phones to solicit funds for Danny's St. Jude hospital in Memphis.

Allan Dwan ( April 3, 1885 – December 28, 1981 ) was a pioneering Canadian-born American motion picture director, producer and screenwriter.

* 1931 – Ivan Dixon, American actor and director ( d. 2008 )

* 1942 – Barry Levinson, American producer and director

* 1971 – Shannen Doherty, American actress, producer, director, and author

* 1921 – Leo Penn, American director ( d. 1998 )

* 1961 – Tom Ford, American fashion designer and director

* 1962 – Vic Mignogna, American voice actor, singer, and director

* 1964 – Moosie Drier, American actor and director

* 1978 – Reuben Rox, American actor, director, and producer

* 1968 – McG, American director, writer, and producer

* 1974 – Sam Endicott, American singer-songwriter and director ( The Bravery )

* 1981 – C. C. Swiney, American actor, writer, and director

* 1939 – Wes Craven, American director

* 1970 – Kevin Smith, American director and screenwriter

* 2012 – Jamaa Fanaka, American director, producer, and screenwriter ( b. 1942 )

His television work led to assignments as an assistant director for several Latin American film productions including Gaby: A True Story and Romero, and in 1991, he landed his first big-screen directorial assignment.

* 1950 – John Landis, American director

* 1911 – Nicholas Ray, American director and scenarist ( d. 1979 )

* 1921 – William Asher, American director, screenwriter, and producer ( d. 2012 )

* 1938 – Connie Stevens, American actress, singer, and director

* 1963 – Jon Turteltaub, American director

* 1967 – Lee Unkrich, American director and editor

* 1980 – Michael Urie, American actor and director

* 1959 – Scott McKinsey, American director