Bankhead was a member of the Bankhead and Brockman family, a prominent Alabama political family. Her grandfather and her uncle were U.S. senators, and her father was Speaker of the House of …

Dec 8, 2025 · Tallulah Bankhead, American actress who was as famous for her personal life as for her theatrical achievements. Her notable stage credits included The Rope Dancers, They Knew What …

An ardent supporter of civil rights, Bankhead was the first white woman to appear on the cover of Ebony magazine. She also appeared on the covers of TIME and LIFE.

Nov 7, 2025 · On November 13, 1948, Time magazine enthusiastically reviewed the play and featured Bankhead on its cover. In 1950, at age 48, with interesting female roles hard to come by, Bankhead …

Increasingly, Bankhead would often call friends the day after and apologize for any public embarrassment she might have caused them. As members of her household and friends continued …

On December 12, 1968, Tallulah Bankhead died at age 66 of pneumonia in her beloved New York City. While she made most of her fame on the stages of the world, the film industry and its history became …

William Brockman Bankhead (April 12, 1874 – September 15, 1940) was an American politician who served as the 42nd speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1936 to 1940, …

Tallulah Brockman Bankhead (January 31, 1902 – December 12, 1968) was an American actress. [1][2] Always known as just "Tallula", she was one of the most famous actresses of her time.

Aug 20, 2018 · Bankhead is one of the most recognizable names among Atlanta neighborhoods. It's been cemented in the rap canon of the city by the likes of Outkast, Shawty Lo and T.I.

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