While directors branch voters in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have nominated women only four times, Gerwig's nod marks the ninth time the guild has nominated a woman in the feature film category. (latimes.com)
He serves on the Academy's Board of Governors, representing the Casting Directors Branch. (awardscircuit.com)
Bobby played amateur baseball in Europe with one of Thrift's sons, Jim, and it was Thrift who recommended to then assistant scouting director Branch Rickey III that the Pirates draft Bonilla.... (si.com)