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Samantha Rénier
Samantha is an English feminine given name in use since the 17th century that is of uncertain derivation. It is now in popular use worldwide due to various popular culture influences. Etymology Some etymologists have suggested Samantha might be a derivative of Semanthe, a similar name likely invented by English playwright Sir John Suckling for a character in his play '' Aglaura'', which was first staged in England in 1637. Semanthe was later used by other English or Irish writers for characters in works of fiction published in the 17th and 18th centuries, including for a character in the 1682 tragic play '' The Loyal Brother'' by Irish dramatist Thomas Southerne, a character in the 1690 tragic play '' The Treacherous Brothers'' by English playwright George Powell, a character in the 1699 tragic play ''Friendship Improved'' by Anglo-Irish dramatist Charles Hopkins, a character in the 1705 tragic play ''Ulysses'' by English dramatist Nicholas Rowe, a character in the 1718 histo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth Montgomery
Elizabeth Victoria Montgomery (April 15, 1933 – May 18, 1995) was an American actress whose career spanned five decades in film, stage, and television. She portrayed the good witch List of Bewitched characters#Samantha Stephens, Samantha Stephens on the popular television series ''Bewitched'', which earned her five Primetime Emmy Award nominations and four Golden Globe Award nominations. The daughter of actor, director and producer Robert Montgomery (actor), Robert Montgomery, she began her career in the 1950s with a role on her father's television series ''Robert Montgomery Presents'', and she won a Theater World Award for her 1956 Broadway theatre, Broadway debut in the production ''Late Love''. After ''Bewitched'' ended in 1972, Montgomery continued her career with roles in many television films, including ''A Case of Rape'' (1974) and ''The Legend of Lizzie Borden#Film, The Legend of Lizzie Borden'' (1975), as Lizzie Borden. Both performances earned her additional Emmy Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
