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This category is for celebrities from the various arts genres whose last name begins with the letter G. Celebrities are defined as famous people having at least one fan site.

Galifianakis, Zach

Comedian who has appeared in several films and who briefly hosted a VH1 talk show, "Late World with Zach."

Gallo, Vincent

Please submit pages about the actor, writer, composer and producer Vincent Gallo in English only. Sites with original content are preferred.

Vincent Gallo (*1962 in Buffalo, NY) is an actor, director, writer, composer and artist. He is best known as an actor, being active on screen since 1981 and having appeared in movies like "Goodfellas" (1990), "Truth or Consequences" (1997), and "Buffalo '66" (1998). He composed music for films like "The Gunlover" (1986) and "Buffalo '66" (1998). He has directed three films, including the two mentioned above. In film industry Gallo has also worked as a producer, musician, and camera operator.

Gannascoli, Joseph

Please submit only sites about the life and career of the actor and businessman Joseph R. Gannascoli.

Add only web pages in English and include a short description of the submitted site.

Joseph R. Gannascoli is rather unknown actor who was born in Brooklyn. He's mainly a restaurant owner, having a place called "Soup As Art" in Brooklyn.

He is best known for his guest appearance in "The Sopranos" as Vito Spatafore (2000-2001). His other roles include only secular parts in well-known movies like "Ed Wood" (1994), "Blowfish" (1997), and "Mickey Blue Eyes" (1999).

Garcia, Andy

Please submit pages in English about the Cuban-American actor and producer Andy Garcia. Sites with original content are preferred.

Andy Garcia (*1956 in Havana) is a Cuban-born actor, whose family emigrated to the States in 1961. He first performed on screen 1981 and has been active as an actor for a period of more than 20 years. His well known roles include George Stone in "The Untouchables" (1987), Charlie Vincent in "Black Rain" (1989), Vincent Mancini in "Godfather III" (1990), Michael Green in "When a Man Loves a Woman" (1994), and Federico Garcia Lorca in "The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca" (1997).

Since 1990s he has also produced and directed films. In 1997 he composed music for the film "The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca".

GarcĂ­a, Odalys

Please submit pages in English about Latin model, dancer, and actress Odalys Garcia.

Original content is preferred.

Submit Spanish pages in World category and sites of adult nature in Adult category.

Odalys Garcia is a Cuban-born model, dancer and actress. She has played in Latin TV series "Lente loco" (1990) and "Morelia" (1995). Definitely a Latina celebrity, but not very well known in other cultural groups and areas.

Garland, Judy

Please submit webpages in English about the talented actress and singer Judy Garland (1922-1969), sometimes credited as Frances Gumm.

Sites with original content are preferred.

Judy Garland was born as France Ethel Gumm in 1922 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. She made her film debute in uncredited movie "The Big Revue" (1929). Judy was a famous child star in 1930s, winning popularity with films like "Pigskin Parade" (1936, Sairy Dodd), and "The Wizard of Oz" (1939, Dorothy Gale).

1940s offered her several memorable roles like Betsy Booth in "Life Begins for Andy Hardy" (1941), Jo Hayden in "For Me and My Gal" (1942), Ester Smith in "Meet Me in St. Louis" (1944), Manuela in "The Pirates" (1948), and Hannah Brown in "Easter Parade" (1948).

In 1950s her film career declined because of her drug addiction and irresponsible behaviour at studios. She focused now to singing and managed to win popularity as a singer for almost two decades. She died 1969 in London of accidental barbiturate overdose.

Garner, James

Please submit sites about the life and career of actor, director and producer James Garner.

Informative webpages with original content are preferred. Commercial sites or sites with affiliate links only will not be listed.

James Garner was born 1928 in Norman, OK as James Scott Bumgarner. He dropped out of high school and fought in Korean war. 1954 he got his first minor role on Broadway.

During almost 50 years of his career he has played in 90 films and TV series. He is best known as Brett Maverick from TV series "Maverick" (1957-1960), but also as Henry Tyroon in "The Wheeler Dealers" (1963), Jason McCullough in "Support Your Local Sheriff!" (1969), Nichols in TV series "Nichols" (1971-1972), Jim Rockford in TV series "The Rockford Files" (1974-1980), and Murphy Jones in "Murphy's Romance" (1985). He has also produced and directed a couple of TV films and series.

Garofalo, Janeane

Please submit pages in English about the comedian, actress and producer Janeane Garofalo. Add a short description of the page up to 30 words.

Janeane Garofalo (*1964 in Newton, NJ) is an American actress and comedian. In 1996 she also produced a film called "Sweethearts".

Her well known performances include Paula in "The Larry Saunders Show" (1992-1997), Lucille in "Bye Bye, Love" (1995), Abby Barnes in "The Truth About Cats and Dogs" (1996), Marcy Tizard in "The Matchmaker" (1997), and Ellie in "200 Cigarettes" (1999).

Garrett, Leif

Please submit pages about the life and career of the actor and singer Leif Garrett.

This is a place for web sites in English only. Also add a description of up to 25-30 words.

Leif Per Garrett (*1961 in Hollywood, CA) is a son of a screen writer and a camera man. He is well known both as actor and singer.

He made his film debut in 1969, but his well-known roles include David in "Devil Times Five" (1974), Johnny in "Diamante Lobo" (1976), Brad Harris in "Skateboard" (1978), and Bob Sheldon in "The Outsiders" (1983). At the end of 1990s he became active on screen again after a pause of ten years. His last movie was action "The Art of a Bullet" (1999).

His discography contains five albums: "Leif Garrett" (1977), "Can't Explain" (1978), "Feel the Need" (1978), "Same Goes for You" (1979), and "My Movie of You" (1981). 1998 a compilation of his works was published ("The Leif Garrett Collection").

Garrick, Richard

Submissions must specifically relate to the life and/or work of actor and director Richard Garrick.

Please submit sites in English only.

Born Richard T. O'Brien in Portlaw, County Waterford, Ireland, Richard Garrick started his career as a stage actor. He went on to become a film director for the Gaumont Company, making films in England, France and the United States, as well as for the U.S. Military during World War I.

Garrick continued his stage career, appearing in dozens of plays - most notably, the original 1947 Broadway production of "Streetcar Named Desire". He reprised his role in the 1951 film version of Streetcar and has appeared in over two dozen other films throughout his long career. In addition, he has acted in television dramas, appeared in radio broadcasts and written books on travel.

Geter, Gene

Please submit sites about the journalist, writer and photographer Gene Geter, his life and career. Original content is preferred.

Add only sites in English and a short description of the submitted web page.

Gene Geter is a famous journalist, photographer, musician, poet, and writer. He has interviewed and photographed many celebrities. His stories are published both in print and online media.

Gibson, Mel

Please submit sites about the life and career of the American-Australian actor, director and producer Mel Gibson.

Web pages with original content are preferred. Add only sites in English and include a short description of the submitted page.

Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson as his full name is, was born 1956 in Peekskill, State of New York. In 1960s his family moved to Australia and therefore he is known as Australian actor.

Since 1970s he has acted in more than 50 films both in cinema and TV. He made his debut 1977 in movie "Summer City" as Scollop. However, his best known performances include Mad Max in the movies with the same title (1979, 1981, 1985), Martin Riggs in "Lethal Weapon" movies (1987, 1989, 1992, 1998), Justin McLeod in "The Man Without a Face" (1993), Bret Maverick in "Maverick" (1994), William Wallace in "Braveheart" (1995), Tom Mullen in "Ransom" (1996), and Nick Marshall in "What Women Want" (2000) to name just a few.

Since 1992 he has been also active as a producer. For example, "Braveheart" and "Airborne" are at least partially produced by him. "Braveheart" and "The Man Without a Face" were also directed by him.

Gibson, Thomas

Please submit web sites about the life and career of the American actor Thomas Gibson. Photo galleries, filmographies, download sites and other resources are preferred, as long as they contain original content.

In this category we accept only pages in English and ask you to add also a short description of the web site.

Thomas Gibson (*1962 in Charleston, SC) is an American actor who became famous through TV films and series and has moved on to big screen during the last decade. He is married to Christine Gibson since 1993.

His well-known parts include Derek Mason in TV series "As the World Turns" (1988-1990), David in "Love and Human Remains" (1993), Dr. Daniel Nyland in "Chicago Hope" (1994-1997), Greg Montgomery in TV series "Dharma and Greg" (since 1997). His more recent appearances include Carl Thomas in "Eyes Wide Shut" (1999), Chip Rockefeller in "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas" (2000), and Renny Ohayon in "Stardom" (2001).

Gifford, Kathie Lee

Please submit web sites in English about the Jewsih-American actress, TV host and musician Kathie Lee Gifford. Pages with original content are preferred.

Please add also a short description of the submitted site.

Kathie Lee Gifford (*1953 in Paris, France) was born as Kathryn Lee Epstein. She studied music and drama. Kathie Lee has been married twice, at the present time to Frank Gifford.

She is well known as a TV host and TV actress. Her show was called "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (1989-2000). From 1999 to 2000 she was also the executive producer for her show. Since the end of 1990s she has appeared in several TV movies and series, including "Hollywood Squares" (1998) and "Model Behavior" (2000).

Gilliam, Terry

Please submit pages about the famous American-British actor, comedian, director and producer Terry Gilliam. We prefer sites with original content about his life, career and upcoming projects.

Please add only web sites in English and include a short description of the page.

Terry Gilliam (*1940 in Minneapolis, MN) is an American and British comedian, actor, director, screenwriter, composer, and producer - to name some of his professions. Since 1973 he is married to makeup artist Maggie Weston.

He is probably best known as a member of "Month Python" and he has acted in all TV series and films made by this group. He has directed some of these films himself, too.

Later he has directed famous films as "Brazil" (1985), "The Fisher King" (1991), "Twelve Monkeys" (1995), and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (1998).

As a composer he contributed mostly for the "Monthy Python" TV series. One of his productions is movie "Time Bandits" (1981).

It is difficult to list all his works, for he is a talented man with many gifts. Therefore browse through the listed pages to find more information on his life and work.

Gleason, Jackie

Please submit sites only about this person to this category. Sites focused on shows or movies should be submitted to the title of the work.

Jackie Gleason (1916 - 1987) actor, writer, director, producer and composer. He is best known for his role as "Ralph Kramden" in the 1950's television show, "The Honeymooners."

Goldberg, Whoopi

Whoopi Goldberg was born on November 13, 1949, in New York City, as Caryn E. Johnson. Caryn had one older brother, Clyde

Whoopi Goldberg played Guinan on Star Trek: the Next Generation.

Whoopi has also starred in such motion pictures as The Color Purple, Jumpin' Jack Flash, Burglar, Fatal Beauty, Clara's Heart, Ghost, The Long Walk Home, Soapdish and Robert Altman's The Player.

Gordon, Ruth

Born on October 30, 1896 in Massachusetts, United States.

She won an Emmy Award for her role in Taxi and an Oscar for her role in Rosemary's Baby.

Gossett, Louis, Jr.

This area is for the listing of sites pertaining to actor, producer, and director Louis Gossett, Jr. (1936- ).

Gottlieb, Theodore

Submitted sites may be official, fan pages, or on the subject of Theodore Gottlieb "Brother Theodore." Sites dedicated to an individual movie should be submitted to the category of the movie name.

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Theodore Gottieb was born on November 11, 1906 and died on April 5, 2001. Also known as Brother Theodore or Theodore, he was a dark humour comedian, monologist, actor, stage actor, voice actor and social critic.

Griffith, Andy

Andy Samuel Griffith was born in Mt. Airy, North Carolina June 1, 1926. The only child of Carl Lee and Geneva Nann Nunn Griffith. He went to college to be a Moravian preacher but changed his major to music. He graduated in June of 1949 and married Barbara Bray Edwards (23 years). Andy and his present wife, Cindi Knight, married on April 2, 1983.

Griffiths, Rachel

Rachel Griffiths, Australian leading actress, born 20th February 1968, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

She won the Australian Film Critics Award and the Australian Film Institute Award for best supporting actress as as Rhonda in 'Muriel's Wedding' (1994). Supporting roles in Jude, My Best Friend's Wedding and other major international films have followed.

She received an Oscar nomination for her performance in 'Hilary and Jackie' (1998).

Grimes, Tammy

Submitted sites may be official, fan pages, or on the subject of Tammy Grimes. Sites dedicated to an individual movie should be submitted to the category of the movie name.

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Tammy Grimes was born on January 30, 1934, and has since become an award-winning actress and singer. She has performed on Broadway, musicals, theater, film, television, and radio.

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