Aldridge, Ira Frederick b. July 24, 1807 d. August 7, 1867 Actor. He gained fame in the 19th century as one of the most prominent African-American Shakespearian actors and the first American actor to perform in Russia. Born in New York City, New York, he was the son of poor citizens of class known as "Free Negroes." Educated at New York's African Free School, he won many oratory contests and later studied at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. During this time he became attracted to the theatre. His mother later died in 1818 and after his father...[Read More] (Bio by: Curtis Jackson) Lodz Evangelical Cemetery, Lodz, Lodzkie, Poland
Frykowski, Wojciech b. December 22, 1936 d. August 9, 1969 Manson Family Murder Victim. Wojciech (pronounced "Voytek" in English) was the son of Jan Frykowski, a textile printer who lost his business during the Nazi occupation of Poland during World War II, and Teofila Stefanowska. He was a longtime friend of director Roman Polanski. In English, his name translates to Albert. According to Polanski's 1984 autobiography, "Roman," he (Roman) was working the door at a school dance and refused Frykowski entry due to his reputation as a troublemaker. The two...[Read More] (Bio by: Donna Di Giacomo) Saint Josef's Cemetery, Lodz, Lodzkie, Poland
Has, Wojciech Jerzy b. April 1, 1925 d. October 3, 2000 Film director and screenwriter. Throughout his long and prolific career, he directed such notable films as "The Saragossa Manuscript," "The Doll" and "The Hour-Glass Sanatorium," "How To Be Loved," and "Farewells." "The Saragossa Manuscript" is one of Martin Scorsese's favorite films. He put up part of the money to have it restored to its full length. Other admirers of this film are Coppola, Lynch, Bunuel and Almodovar. (Bio by: Kasia) Doly, Communal Cemetery, Lodz, Lodzkie, Poland Plot: Alley of Merit
b. July 24, 1807 d. August 7, 1867