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Spellman
Spellman is a surname. The name is common among English, German and Irish people. The Irish version of the name is derived from ''Ó Spealáin'' and is more commonly anglicised as Spillane. Notable people with the surname include: * A.B. Spellman (born 1935), American poet, music critic and arts administrator *Alonzo Spellman (born 1971), American professional football player * Alyssa Spellman, American beauty queen; Miss America contestant 2005 * Benny Spellman (1931–2011), American R&B singer * Ceallach Spellman (born 1995), British actor, TV and radio host *Eugene P. Spellman (1930–1991), American attorney and federal judge 1979–91 *Francis Spellman (1889–1967), American Roman Catholic cardinal; archbishop of New York 1939–67 * Frank Spellman (1922–2017), Olympic champion weightlifter *Gladys Spellman (1918–1988), American politician from Maryland; U.S. representative 1975–81 *Jack Spellman (1899–1966), American professional football player *John Spellman (wre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Spellman
Francis Joseph Spellman (May 4, 1889 – December 2, 1967) was an American bishop and cardinal of the Catholic Church. From 1939 until his death in 1967, he served as the sixth Archbishop of New York; he had previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Boston from 1932 through 1939. He was created a cardinal in 1946. Early life and education Francis Spellman was born in Whitman, Massachusetts, to William Spellman (1858–1957) and Ellen (née Conway) Spellman. His father was a grocer whose own parents had emigrated to the United States from Clonmel and Leighlinbridge in Ireland. The eldest of five children, Spellman had two brothers, Martin and John, and two sisters, Marian and Helene. As a child, he served as an altar boy at Holy Ghost Church.''Time'' 1959 Spellman attended Whitman High School (now Whitman-Hanson Regional High School) because there was no local Catholic school. He enjoyed photography and baseball; he was a first baseman during his fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Spellman
John Dennis Spellman (December 29, 1926 – January 16, 2018) was an American politician who served as the 18th governor of Washington from 1981 to 1985 and as the first King County Executive from 1969 to 1981. Spellman was elected governor in 1980 amid large gains for Republicans across the country. During his tenure, the Washington State economy suffered due to the early 1980s recession. Spellman was defeated in his reelection campaign in 1984. To date, he is the last Republican to have held the office of Governor of Washington. Early life and education Spellman was born in Seattle, to insurance executive Sterling Bartholomew "Bart" Spellman (1895–1955) and teacher Lela A. Spellman (née Cushman; 1895–1985). He was of Irish and English Puritan descent. His paternal grandfather, Dennis Bartholomew "Denny" Spellman, arrived in Seattle from Ireland just before the great fire of 1889 and became a successful plumbing contractor. His maternal grandmother was one of the first wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alonzo Spellman
Alonzo Robert Spellman (born September 27, 1971) is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, and Detroit Lions. He also was a member of the Las Vegas Gladiators in the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Ohio State University. Early years Spellman attended Rancocas Valley Regional High School in Mount Holly, New Jersey. As a senior linebacker, he stood tall and weighed approximately . He tallied 104 tackles and 14 sacks, receiving ''USA Today'' All-American honors, All-state and New Jersey Player of the Year honors. As a senior in basketball, he averaged 17 points and 22 rebounds per game. College career Spellman accepted a football scholarship from Ohio State University. As a true freshman, he was named a starter at outside linebacker, registering 10 tackles for loss (led the team), 4 sacks (tied for the team lead). Some observers in the media considered that this was hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Spellman
Frank Isaac Spellman (September 17, 1922 – January 12, 2017) was an American middleweight Olympic champion weightlifter. He won a gold medal at the 1948 Olympics, and a bronze medal and a silver medal at the World Championships in 1946–47. He also won a gold medal at the 1950 Maccabiah Games. In the US, Spellman won the 1946 and 1948 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National titles. He resumed competing in 1961 and won another AAU title that year. Early and personal life Spellman was born in Malvern, Pennsylvania, to Sara, an Austrian immigrant and seamstress, and David, a German immigrant and stone quarry foreman who died at forty-eight years of age, and was Jewish. He had four siblings. From the ages of seven to seventeen, he lived in the Downtown Jewish Orphan Home in Philadelphia; he subsequently lived in South Philadelphia.Kevin Farley (January 12, 2017)"Remembering Frank Spellman,"teamusa.org. Drafted in 1942, Spellman served in the United States Army for three year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hilda Spellman
Hildegarde Antoinette "Hilda" Spellman is a character featured in the Archie comic book '' Sabrina the Teenage Witch''. Hilda is a full witch (as opposed to half or fully mortal) who lives in the fictional town of Greendale (in the 1990s live-action sitcom, Hilda lives in fictional Westbridge, Massachusetts). Hilda lives with her niece Sabrina Spellman, sister Zelda Spellman, and the family cat Salem, a former witch turned into a cat as punishment for his attempt at world domination. History and character Hilda debuted as "Hilda the Witch" in '' Archie's Mad House'' #19 (June 1962) as an ugly witch with dark hair and green skin. She was featured throughout the series in solo stories, as well as the "host" of the comic book (in a role similar to the Crypt-Keeper from the '' Tales from the Crypt'' comic book series). During her early appearances in ''Archie's Mad House'', she was not connected to the Sabrina stories. However, a prototype of the "Aunt Hilda" character named "Greta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gladys Spellman
Gladys Noon Spellman (born Gladys Blossom Noon; March 1, 1918 – June 19, 1988) was an American educator who served as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district from January 3, 1975, to February 24, 1981, when her seat was declared vacant after she fell into a coma the previous year. She was a member of the Democratic Party. Early life Spellman was born Gladys Blossom Noon in New York City and attended Eastern and Roosevelt high schools in Washington, D.C. She graduated from George Washington University, Washington, D.C., and graduate school with the United States Department of Agriculture. Spellman became a teacher, and taught in Prince George's County, Maryland, schools. A consummate politician, Spellman was part of the wave of young, new suburban dwellers who moved to Prince George's County from Washington and elsewhere in the years after World War II, and that group remained her constituency throughout her political career. Teacher and county pol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sabrina Spellman
Sabrina Victoria Spellman is the eponymous character of the Archie Comics series ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch.'' Sabrina was created by writer George Gladir and artist Dan DeCarlo, and she first appeared in ''Archie's Mad House'' #22 in October 1962. Creation Sabrina the Teenage Witch debuted in ''Archie's Madhouse'' (the logo sometimes given as ''Archie's Mad House'') #22 (Oct. 1962). Created by writer George Gladir and artist Dan DeCarlo, she first appeared in that humor anthology's lead story (the logo then spelled "Teen-Age"),Archive of McQuarrie, Jim"''Archie's Mad House'' No. 22" "Oddball Comics" (column) #1153, April 1, 2007Original page/ref> and eventually became one of Archie Comics' major characters, appearing in an animated series and a television sitcom. Gladir recalled in 2007: Fictional character biography Sabrina was created by her two aunts, Hilda Spellman, Hilda and Zelda Spellman, from a magic potion that turned out wrong. However, it was later retconned by the 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zelda Spellman
Zelda Phiona Spellman is a character featured in the Archie comic book '' Sabrina the Teenage Witch''. Zelda is a full witch (as opposed to half or fully mortal) who lives in the fictional town of Greendale (in the 1990s live-action sitcom, Zelda lives in fictional Westbridge, Massachusetts). Zelda lives with her niece Sabrina Spellman, sister Hilda Spellman, and the family cat Salem, a former witch turned into a cat as punishment for his attempt at world domination. History and character Aunt Zelda first appeared in '' Archie's Mad House'' #65 (December 1968). In the original comics, Zelda was short and stout with green hair. Unlike her temperamental sister Hilda, Zelda's personality was helpful and good-natured. Starting in the late 1990s, Zelda (and Hilda)'s appearances and personalities were revamped to make her more contemporary (as well as match the live-action sitcom's take on the character). In modern stories, Zelda has her trademark green hair, but appears to be only ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malcolm Spellman
Malcolm Spellman is an American screenwriter and producer best known for his work on ''Empire'' (2015) and ''The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'' (2021). Career In March 2010, Spellman started his career by writing the screenplay for the film '' Our Family Wedding'' (2010). In February 2015, Spellman began writing for television by scripting several episodes of the television series ''Empire'' (2015). In October 2015, Spellman and Carlito Rodriguez were hired by Warner Bros. to write the script for a Sylvia Robinson film biopic. In October 2018, it was announced that Warner Bros. was still moving forward with the film and Spellman and Rodriguez had been joined by Tracy Oliver in completing the script. In July 2017, Spellman was producing the HBO series '' Confederate''. In December 2019, he served as a producer on the Apple TV+ series '' Truth Be Told'' (2019). In February 2021, Spellman served as an executive producer on the FX series ''Hip Hop Uncovered'' (2021). In March ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benny Spellman
Benny Spellman (December 11, 1931 – June 3, 2011) was an American R&B singer, best known for the 1962 single " Lipstick Traces (on a Cigarette)" and its B-side "Fortune Teller", both written by Allen Toussaint (credited as Naomi Neville). "Lipstick Traces" reached #28 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' R&B singles chart and #80 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, while "Fortune Teller" was later performed many other artists including The Who and The Rolling Stones. Benny Spellmanat Allmusic Spellman variously worked with Toussaint, Earl King ("Trick Bag"), Huey "Piano" Smith, Ernie K-Doe, Wilson Pickett, The Neville Brothers and The O'Jays. Spellman was born in Pensacola, Florida.Thedeadrockstarsclub.com - accessed September 2011 He sang |
Ceallach Spellman
Ceallach Spellman ( ; born 31 August 1995) is an English actor and presenter best known for playing Matthew Williams in the revival of ITV drama ''Cold Feet'', Harry Fisher in the BBC One school-based drama '' Waterloo Road'' from 2010 to 2011 and hosting ''Friday Download'' and various other programmes on CBBC. From July 2015 until August 2020, he presented his own show on BBC Radio 1 which aired every Sunday afternoon between 16:00 and 19:00 with his co-presenter Katie Thistleton. He played Marcus, a lead character in the 2020 Netflix drama '' White Lines''. Life and career Spellman was born on 31 August 1995 and he is of Irish descent. A Roman Catholic, he attended St Bede's College, Manchester. Subsequently, he attended Sylvia Young Theatre School from the age of 11. In May 2011, Spellman started presenting ''Friday Download'' on CBBC alongside Georgia Lock, Richard Wisker, Dani Harmer, Tyger Drew-Honey, Aidan Davis and Dionne Bromfield. From 19 July 2015, he started pres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spellman Museum Of Stamps & Postal History
The Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, also commonly known as the Cardinal Spellman Philatelic Museum, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation of diversity through the medium of postage stamps and postal history. Location The museum is located at 235 Wellesley Street, at Regis College, Weston, Massachusetts. The museum has limited hours and is open to the public on Thursdays through Sundays except in July and August when the museum is closed on Sundays. Special activities are held at the museum, and are listed in its schedule calendar. History The museum was founded in 1960, attended by a host of postal and philatelic dignitaries, and now contains over two million philatelic items, ranging from postage stamps, to postal history, to artifacts of communications through the mails. The collections that make up the museum are the personal collection of Cardinal Francis Spellman, the collections from the Philadelphia National Philatelic Museum, and col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
