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Castor most commonly refers to:
A character is a person or other being in a narrative. The character may be entirely fictional or based on a real-life person, in which case the distinction of a "fictional" versus "real" character may be made. Derived from the ancient Greek word χαρακτήρ, the English word dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of "a part played by an actor" developed. Character, particularly when enacted by an actor in the theatre or cinema, involves "the illusion of being a human person". In literature, characters guide readers through their stories, helping them to understand plots and ponder themes. Since the end of the 18th century, the phrase "in character" has been used to describe an effective impersonation by an actor. Since the 19th century, the art of creating characters, as practiced by actors or writers, has been called characterisation.
Elias is the Latin and Greek equivalent of Elijah, a prophet in Israel in the 9th century BCE, mentioned in several holy books. Due to his prominent role in the scriptures and to many later traditions associated with him, his name is used as personal male name in numerous languages.
Alec or Aleck is a form of Alex, a given name related to Alexander. Notable people with the name include:
Avenger, Avengers, The Avenger or The Avengers may refer to:
The Witches of Eastwick is a 1987 American dark fantasy-comedy film based on John Updike's novel The Witches of Eastwick (1984). Directed by George Miller, the film stars Jack Nicholson as Daryl Van Horne, alongside Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon as the eponymous witches.
The Witches of Eastwick is a 2000 musical based on the novel of the same name by John Updike. It was adapted by John Dempsey and Dana P. Rowe (music), directed by Eric Schaeffer, and produced by Cameron Mackintosh.
Caitlin is a female given name of Irish origin. It is the Irish version of the Old French name Cateline [katlin], which comes from Catherine, which in turn comes from the Ancient Greek Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine). Catherine is attributed to St. Catherine of Alexandria. Along with the many other variants of Catherine, it is generally believed to mean "pure" because of its long association with the Greek adjective καθαρός katharos (pure), though the name did not evolve from this word.
Lee Russell is an English record producer and musician.
The Widows of Eastwick is the final novel by John Updike, author of the Pulitzer-prize winning "Rabbit" series. First published in 2008, it is a sequel to his novel The Witches of Eastwick.
Declan is an ancient Irish given name anglicized form of an Irish Gaelic saint's name Declán, also Deaglán or Déaglán. St. Declan founded a monastery in Ireland in the 5th century, and the St. Declan's stone has been credited as the site of many miracles. The name is believed to mean "man of prayer" or "full of goodness".
Aidan, Aiden and Aedan are the main anglicisations of the Irish male given name Aodhán and the Scottish Gaelic given name Aodhàn.
Sookie is a variant of the name Susan or Susannah, from Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה meaning "rose" or "lily." Most famously, the name occurs in the English nursery rhyme "Polly Put the Kettle On."
St. Sukie de la Croix is a writer and photographer. He is most widely known for his 2012 book Chicago Whispers: A History of LGBT Chicago Before Stonewall. His works have explored the underground cultures and aspects of Chicago's LGBT community dating back to the 1670s. He has had several columns in Chicago publications, both in print and online: Outlines, Nightspots, Chicago Now, and Chicago Free Press.
Lindsey Broad is an American television, stage, and film actress. She is best known for her role as flirtatious temp Cathy Simms on the NBC series The Office. Her film credits include 21 Jump Street, Don Jon, and Get Him to the Greek. She also starred on the Fox sitcom, 'Til Death, and appeared opposite Stephen Merchant on the HBO series Hello Ladies. Her theatre credits include the world premiere of Sukie and Sue: Their Story, by Michael John LaChiusa, at the Blank Theatre.
