Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

On "Cheers," Wendt's entrances were always cheered with a warm “Norm!” — and his wisecracks always landed. He later crafted…

“Buena Vista Social Club,” which takes its inspiration from Wim Wenders’ 1999 Oscar-nominated documentary on the making of the album…

Kilmer died Tuesday night in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and friends, his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, said in an email…

The South African government confirmed Fugard's death and said South Africa “has lost one of its greatest literary and theatrical…

Host Conan O’Brien took a back seat at the Oscars' opening number, ceding the floor to a “Wizard of Oz”-themed,…

David Johansen, the wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls who…

Part of an astonishing generation of British actors, Plowright won a Tony Award, two Golden Globes and nominations for an…

Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of "Wheel of Fortune," "Love Connection" and "Scrabble" who later became a…

Creel, a Broadway musical theater veteran who won a Tony Award for "Hello, Dolly!" opposite Bette Midler and earned nominations…

Working deep into his 80s, he won two Emmys, a Golden Globe, two Tony Awards, a Grammy, the National Medal…