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Gil (given Name)
Gil is a masculine given name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Gilbert (given name), Gilbert. Another version of this name is Gill (name), Gill. It may refer to: People * Gil Amelio (born 1943), technology executive and former CEO of Apple Inc. * Gil Baiano (born 1966), Brazilian retired footballer * Gil Bellows (born 1967), Canadian actor * Gil Birmingham (born 1953), American actor * Gil Brandt (1932–2023), American football executive * Gil Brother (1957–2023), Brazilian actor, humorist, dancer and YouTuber * Gil Cohen (other), several people * Gil de Ferran (1967–2023), French-born Brazilian racing driver and team owner * Gil Eanes, Portuguese explorer * Gil Elvgren (1914-1980), American pin-up artist * Gil Evans (1912-1988), Canadian jazz pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader * Gil Fronsdal (born 1954), American Buddhist teacher * Gil Gerard (born 1943), American actor, star of the TV series ''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' * Gil Goldstein ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. In Western culture, the idioms "" and "being on first-name terms" refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or Gentile name, ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gil Goldstein
Gil Goldstein (born November 6, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American jazz pianist and accordionist. He has won 5 Grammy Awards and he was nominated 8 times. Biography He began studying accordion at age 5 after noticing it in The Lawrence Welk Show and stating he instantly connected with it personally, but later moved on to cello and piano at age 10. He studied at the Berklee College of Music and by 1973 was working with Pat Martino and Lee Konitz. He started with the Gil Evans Orchestra in the early 1980s and also worked with Wayne Shorter, Billy Cobham, and Jim Hall (musician), Jim Hall. He returned to accordion for an album by Michel Petrucciani and occasionally uses it on his solo albums. As an accordionist he toured with Richard Galliano in 2000 but also played piano on the tour. During the 1980s and 90s he was a member of the group Elements (band), Elements. In 1990 he toured Germany with the Blues Brothers, temporarily replacing Leon Pendarvis on keyboards. In 2007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gilberto Ribeiro Gonçalves
Gilberto Ribeiro Gonçalves (born 13 September 1980 in Andradina), commonly known as Gil () is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a forward. He was formally a Brazilian international. Club career Early years Gil grew up in a small town, Andradina, where his talent was recognised at a very early age. He was noticed by Corinthians scouts at the age 15, and soon went on to join as a youth player. Corinthians His time at Corinthians was relatively successful, with Gil managing to register 31 goals in 124 games, a decent record for a winger. His pace, skill, technical ability, control and ability to beat his man shone in the Brazilian league, but after five years with the Corinthians first team, he transferred to Tokyo Verdy 1969 of Japan, in 2005. Tokyo Verdy His time in Japan was very unsuccessful, with Gil not being a regular starter and not playing to his full potential, which in turn led him to be sold to Brazilian team Cruzeiro, in 2006. Cruzeiro He did not prese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gil Perkins
Gilbert Vincent Perkins (24 August 1907 – 28 March 1999) was an Australian film and television actor. Early life As a teenager, Perkins was a trackman and an athlete. He ran away from home at a young age and joined the crew of a Norwegian cargo ship as a deck hand. Early career In his early adult life, he left for Hollywood. He modified his Australian accent to be more British-sounding so that he could portray British characters. His first role was as an extra for ''The Divine Lady'' in 1929, while his first credited role was as Sgt. Cox in '' Journey's End'' the following year. Career peak Eventually, Perkins became a regular stuntman for William Boyd. He also did stunt work for Bruce Cabot in ''King Kong'' and Spencer Tracy in ''Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde''. He also worked for Universal Pictures in '' Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man''. Throughout his career, he acted and did stunts in many feature films and television shows. In 1956 Perkins appeared as Mingo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gil Ofer
Gil Ofer (also spelled Gil Offer,https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=4061659317216801&id=463230570393045 ; born 15 July 1976) is an Israeli former Olympic judoka and coach. Personal life He is a cousin of American Olympian fencer Tamir Bloom. Judo career Ofer won the gold medal in judo in the under-73 kilograms weight class at the 1997 Maccabiah Games in Tel Aviv, and won the 1998 British Open in Birmingham, England. In 2000, Ofer was ranked third on the European Circuit in his judo class (73 kilograms). Ofer won the Judo World Cups in Sofia in May 2000 and in Minsk Minsk (, ; , ) is the capital and largest city of Belarus, located on the Svislach (Berezina), Svislach and the now subterranean Nyamiha, Niamiha rivers. As the capital, Minsk has a special administrative status in Belarus and is the administra ... in June 2000. Ofer competed for Israel at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia in men's under 73 kg. He came in tied for 13th place. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gil Ofarim
Gil Doron Reichstadt Ofarim (born 13 August 1982) is a German singer, songwriter, and actor, also known as the lead singer of the bands Zoo Army and Acht. Early life Ofarim is the first child of Israeli musician Abi Ofarim (1937–2018) and his third wife Sandra. He has a younger brother, Tal, a musician, who was born in 1984. Gil speaks German, Hebrew and English. He sings in English and German. Music career Ofarim's showbiz career took off in May 1997 when he was spotted in a Munich underground station by a talent scout for ''Bravo'' magazine and was asked to do a pictorial story spread. The article generated thousands of letters from fans and he landed a recording contract with BMG. His first single "Round 'n' Round (It Goes)" was released in November 1997 and became a top 40 hit in Germany. Ofarim' debut album '' Here I Am'' was released to international success in May 1998. 2003–2007: ''On My Own'' After several other successful singles, Ofarim became increasingly di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gil Nickel
Gil Nickel (1939 – October 30, 2003) was an American vintner. He was the owner of the historic Far Niente Winery in the Napa Valley. He also established the Dolce Winery and the Nickel & Nickel Winery. Early life Harold Gilliland Nickel was born in 1939 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.Frank J. PrialGil Nickel, 64, Wine Enthusiast Who Became a Leading Vintner ''The New York Times'', November 01, 2003Dennis McLellanGil Nickel, 64; Made Far Niente Winery One of Napa's Best Known ''The Los Angeles Times'', November 01, 2003James LaubeOwner of Far Niente, Gil Nickel, Succumbs To Cancer ''Wine Spectator'', October 30, 2003 He graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1961, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Mathematics. He then served in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, serving one tour of duty during the Vietnam War. Career He started his career by working as a missile analyst for the United States Navy Laboratory in Corona, California. He then moved back to his h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gil Meche
Gilbert Allen Meche (; born September 8, 1978) is an American former right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher. Meche pitched for the Seattle Mariners for six seasons. With the Kansas City Royals, Meche made three straight Opening Day starts and was an All Star in 2007. Shoulder and back problems caused the former first-round pick to retire in at just 32 years old. Early years Meche, who is Cajun, was a star pitcher at Acadiana High School in his hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana, and was a member of the U.S. Junior Olympic team that won the gold medal in the World Junior Baseball Championship. After his junior year of high school, Meche earned most valuable pitcher honors at the 1995 National Amateur All-Star Tournament at just sixteen years old. However, shortly afterwards, he suffered a viral infection that caused him to miss a considerable amount of playing time his senior year. Nonetheless, Meche was named to the All-America Second Team by the American Baseball ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gil Kim
Gil Kim (born December 20, 1981) is an American baseball executive and coach who is the manager of the Dunedin Blue Jays of the Single-A Florida State League. Kim played college baseball at Middlebury College and Vanderbilt University before embarking on a professional baseball career in the Netherlands, China, Australia, Spain, and Venezuela. In 2010, Kim became a scout for the Texas Rangers of MLB in Mexico, and later in the Dominican Republic. He was promoted to their director of international scouting in 2014, before being hired as the director of player development for the Blue Jays in 2016. He became a coach in 2020. Playing career Kim attended Pottsville Area High School in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and played for the school's baseball, soccer, and basketball teams. He played in an international tournament in Puerto Rico during his sophomore year. Kim transferred to Lawrenceville School after his sophomore year, which he repeated. He was named All-State in baseball for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gil Kenan
Gil Kenan (; born October 16, 1976) is a British–American filmmaker. He is best known for directing ''Monster House (film), Monster House'' (2006), which earned him an Academy Awards, Academy Award nomination for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, Best Animated Feature. He has also collaborated with director Jason Reitman in co-writing the ''Ghostbusters (franchise), Ghostbusters'' films ''Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Afterlife'' (2021) and ''Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Frozen Empire'' (2024), the latter he also directed, as well as ''Saturday Night (2024 film), Saturday Night'' (2024). Early life Kenan was born in London to a Jewish family. When Kenan was three, his family Aliyah, immigrated to Tel Aviv, Israel. He has one brother. At age eight, Kenan and his family once again moved to Reseda, Los Angeles. Kenan studied at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, film division of the University of California, Los Angeles where he received a Master of Fine Arts degre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gil Hovav
Gil Hovav (; born March 17, 1962) is an Israeli TV presenter, culinary journalist, restaurant critic, and author. ''The Jewish Chronicle'' described him as "Israel's most famous television chef and cookery-book writer," and ''The Forward'' calls him "Israel's top foodie."Alex Kasriel (April 24, 2008)"Meet Israel's Jamie" ''The Jewish Chronicle''.Michael Kaminer (August 4, 2015)"Israel's Top Tables and All the Weekly Dish,"''The Forward''. He is the grandson of Itamar Ben-Avi, who began modern Israeli journalism, and the great-grandson of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, who revived Hebrew as a modern language. Early life Hovav was born in Jerusalem, Israel. In his youth he lived there in the Katamon and Kiryat Shmuel neighborhoods, and he is Jewish.Jessica Steinberg (February 11, 2018)"Celebrated Israeli foodie blends grub and family in new memoir; In ‘Candies from Heaven,’ TV personality Gil Hovav reminisces about coming of age in Jerusalem, peppered with recipes from his childhood," ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gil Hodges
Gilbert Raymond Hodges (born Hodge; April 4, 1924 – April 2, 1972) was an American first baseman and manager (baseball), manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played most of his 18-year career for the History of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers. An eight-time Major League Baseball All-Star Game, All-Star, he anchored the infield for the Dodgers through six pennant winners and two World Series titles before leading the 1969 New York Mets season, New York Mets to their first World Series title in . One of the most beloved and admired players in major league history, Hodges was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame balloting, 2022, fifty years after his sudden death. Born in Princeton, Indiana, Hodges was the son of a coal miner. He grew up in Petersburg, Indiana where he was a four-sport athlete in high school, before attending Saint Joseph's College, Indiana, Saint Joseph's College where he played baseball and basketball. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
