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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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Bankhead, 35, started his journey at a young age.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Whether you recognize his work or not, Bankhead has been behind some of the most memorable moments in pop culture.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2024

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 • Sep. 27, 2023

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

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2023

Joe Duncan, Grady Bankhead, and Colon Guthrie were among some of the white condemned prisoners who told a similar story.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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