Bankhead

American

[bangk-hed] / ˈbæŋk hɛd /

noun

Tallulah (Brockman) 1903–68, U.S. actress (daughter of William Brockman Bankhead).
William Brockman, 1874–1940, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1936–40.

Bankhead British

/ ˈbæŋkˌhɛd /

noun

Tallulah ( Brockman ). 1902–68, US stage and film actress; her successes included the plays The Little Foxes (1939) and The Skin of Our Teeth (1942)

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With a comfortable stroll, Sean Bankhead stepped into Evolution Studios dressed in a black Nike sweatsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

Bankhead wrote in an email to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

Windward 60, Chaminade 48: Laurel Hinds scored 15 points and Samari Bankhead added 13 points for Windward in a road victory.

From Los Angeles Times

The landowner, Sara Bankhead, said in an interview last month she is considering selling or donating the cemetery to the foundation, but has not made a decision.

From New York Times

American actress Tallulah Bankhead was captured sipping champagne from her heel during a press conference at the Ritz Hotel in London.

From BBC

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