Best known for his 1844 Christmas carol "Minuit, chrétiens!" It was later given English lyrics and popularized as "O Holy Night" in 1847. Before Fame He began studies at the Paris Conservatoire in 1821, studying organ and harmonium with opera composer François-Adrien Boieldieu. He played the triangle in the school's orchestra. Trivia He wrote the famous ballet "Giselle" in 1841. Family Life His father Jean-Louis Adam was a pianist and teacher who taught at the Paris Conservatoire. Read More...
Ana Navarro is known best these days as a co-host on ABC’s “The View,” but she isn’t likely to bring up the connection when she hosts an evening of the Democratic National Convention this week. Read More...
Award-winning nature photographer and conservationist whose work has spanned all seven continents. He's published countless books on photography including 2014's Earth Is My Witness and he also hosts the TV series Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge.
Before Fame He attended the University of Washington, graduating in 1975. He soon went on to work for National Geographic.
Trivia The Royal Photographic Society awarded him an Honorary Fellowship in 2005 and his photos have been used on stamps in the United States. Read More...