Englewood Makes History

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  • Founded in 1896, the Englewood Golf Club was one of the oldest and most prestigious golf clubs in the United States. Located near the George Washington Bridge and later adjacent to Route 4, the club gained national recognition in the early twentieth century as a championship…

  • Buddy Hackett (1924–2003) was one of America's most popular comedians and comic actors, known for his distinctive New York accent, self-deprecating humor, and memorable performances in film, television, and stand-up comedy. During a career that spanned more than fifty years, he…
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  • Phil Foster (1913–1985) was an American comedian, actor, writer, and nightclub performer whose career spanned more than four decades. Born Fivel Feldman in Brooklyn, New York, to Russian Jewish immigrants, Foster rose to prominence through stand-up comedy, radio, television…
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  • Joey Bishop (1918–2007) was an American comedian, actor, television host, and member of the legendary Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Peter Lawford. Known for his dry wit and understated delivery, Bishop rose from nightclub comedy to become…
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  • Rick Overton (born 1954) is an American comedian, actor, writer, and improvisational performer whose career has spanned stand-up comedy, television, film, and voice acting. Known for his quick wit, political satire, and improvisational style, he has appeared in numerous…

  • Dick Shawn (1923–1987) was an American comedian, actor, singer, and satirist whose innovative style helped reshape American comedy in the decades before modern stand-up. Born Richard Schulefand in Buffalo, New York, Shawn developed a unique performance style that blended…
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  • Richard Lewis (1947–2024) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television personality whose career helped redefine modern comedy. Known for his darkly comic, self-deprecating style and intensely personal storytelling, Lewis became one of the most recognizable…

  • Joseph “Joey” Travolta is an American actor, filmmaker, director, and advocate for people with disabilities. Born in Englewood, New Jersey, on October 14, 1950, he grew up in a family deeply involved in the performing arts. He attended Dwight Morrow High School and later earned…

  • Ellen Travolta is an American actress whose television career has spanned several decades. She is best known for portraying Louisa Arcola Delvecchio, the mother of Chachi Arcola, on the popular sitcoms Happy Days and Joanie Loves Chachi, as well as for her roles on General…

  • Brooke Shields is an American actress, model, author, and labor leader whose career has spanned more than five decades. Rising to fame as a child model and actress, she became an international star through films such as Pretty Baby, The Blue Lagoon, and Endless Love, before…
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