Cornald Maas
(July 22, 1962)
Dutch journalist, former TV-critic, columnist, writer and Eurovision Song Contest expert, born in Bergen op Zoom. He has studied Dutch in Leiden and has worked for Dutch television programms 'De schreeuw van de Leeuw' and 'De Plantage'.
Nederlandse journalist, voormalig TV-recensent en (nu) columnist in de Volkskrant (Maas en mensen), schrijver en Eurovisie Songfestivaldeskundige, geboren in Bergen op Zoom. Hij heeft Nederlands gestudeerd in Leiden en heeft voor de VARA (redacteur 'De Schreeuw van de Leeuw') en de VPRO (eindredacteur 'De Plantage') gewerkt.
Books: TV.nl; hoe de televisie mijn leven veranderde (2001), Muizemans (2002)
 Cornald Maas Sir Cameron Mackintosh
(October 17, 1946)
British theatre entrepreneur and producer, born as Cameron Anthony Mackintosh in Enfield, Middlesex. In 1996 Mackintosh was knighted for his services in the British theatre.
Britse theater impresario en producer, geboren als Cameron Anthony Mackintosh in Enfield, Middlesex. In 1996 is Mackintosh geridderd voor zijn verdiensten in het Britse theater.
Theatre: Anything goes (1969), Salad days, The card (1973), Godspell, Side by side by Sondheim (1976), Oliver!, My fair lady, Oklahoma!, Tomfoolery (1980), Cats (1981), Song and dance, Little shop of horrors, Blondell, Abbacadabra, Les Miserables (1985), The phantom of the opera (1986), Follies (1987), Miss Saigon (1989), Five guys named Moe (1990), Martin Guerre (1996), Putting it together, The witches of Eastwick
 Sir Cameron Mackintosh George Maharis
(September 1, 1938)
American singer and actor, born in Astoria, New York.
Albums: George Maharis sings! (1962), Portrait in music (1962), Just turn me loose (1963), Where can you go for a broken heart (1963), Make love to me (1964), Tonight you belong to me (1964), New route (live)(1966)
TV: Mr. Peepers, Route 66 (1960-1963, as Buz Murdock), Escape to Mindinao (1968), The monk (1969), The most deadly game (1970, as Jonathan Croft), Murder on flight 502 (1975), Return to Fantasy Island (1977)
Theatre: Deathwatch, The zoo story
Films: The mugger (1958), Exodus (1960), Quick before it melts (1964), Sylvia (1965), The satan bug (1965), The eight day (1967), The happening (1967), Land raiders (1969), Last day of the war (1969), The desperados (1969), Rich man, poor man (1976), Crash of flight 401 (1978), The sword and the sorcerer (1982), The evil within (1994)
 George Maharis Peter Mandelson
(October 21, 1953)
British former secretary of state for Trade and Industry, born as Peter Benjamin Mandelson in London. He was educated at Hendon Senior High School and St. Catherine's in Oxford.
 Peter Mandelson Hans van Manen
(July 11, 1932)
Dutch dancer, choreographer and photographer, born in Amstelveen. He got his dancing education from Sonia Gaskell. In 1952 he started as a dancer with the 'Ballet van de Nederlandse Opera'. He has worked for the 'Nederlands Dans Theater' (NDT) and 'Het Nationale Ballet'.
Choreographies: Feestgericht, De maan in de trapeze, Snippers (1970), Squares, GrosseFluge, Vijf tango's, Adagio Hammerklavier, Four Schumann Pieces, Live
Biography: Hans van Manen, leven en werken (1997, by Eva van Schaik)
 Hans van Manen
Barry Manilow
(June 17, 1946)
American singer/songwriter/producer, born in Brooklyn as Barry Alan Pincus. Manilow has worked with Bette Midler.
Hits: I can't smile without you (1978), Copacabana (1978), Hey Mambo (1988)
CD's: Barry Manilow (1973), Barry Manilow II (1974), Live in Britain (1982), 2.00 AM Paradise (1984), Because it's Christmas (1990), Greatest hits - The Platinum Collection (1993), Manilow sings Sinatra (1998), Here at the Mayflower (2002)
Website:http://www.barrynet.com/
I have been receiving a couple of E-mails lately from people asking where I found the information that Barry Manilow is gay. I can't actually recall. Because there is doubt about his sexual preferences I am now waiting for an "official" source to let me know that I printed the wrong information!
 Barry Manilow Erika Mann
(November 9, 1905 - August 27, 1969)
German writer and actress, born in München as Erika Julia Hedwig Mann. She was the daughter of writer Thomas Mann (Death in Venice) and sister of gay writer Klaus Mann. Erika Mann married twice, to gay actor Gustaf Grundgens (July 24, 1926 - 1929) and to British gay poet W.H. Auden (June 15, 1935).
Books: Rundherum (1929), Jans Wunderhündchen (1931), Stoffel fliegt übers Meer (1932), Blitze überm Ozean, Muck, der Zauberonkel (1934), A gang of ten (1942), Die Zugvögel (1953)
 Erika Mann Klaus Mann
(November 18, 1906 - may 22, 1949)
German writer, born in München. He is the son of writer Thomas Mann (Death in Venice) and brother of writer and actress Erika Mann (see above). He attempted suicide in July 1948 and succeeded in 1949 after taking an overdose of sleeping tablets.
Books: Der fromme Tanz (1926), Rundherum (1929), Die Sammlung (1933), Flucht in den Norden (1934), Symphonie Pathétique (1935), Mephisto (1936), Der Vulkan (1939)
 Klaus Mann Robert Mapplethorpe
(November 4, 1946 - match 9, 1989)
American photographer, born in Queens, New York City. Mapplethorpe died of Aids.
 Robert Mapplethorpe Marilyn
(November 3, 1962)
British singer, born in Kingston, Jamaica as Peter Robinson.
Hits: Calling your name (1983), Cry and be free (1984), You don't love me (1984)
Album: Despite straight lines (1984) Gordon Marshden
(November 28, 1953)
British politician.
Jacques Martineau
(July 8, 1963)
French director and screenwriter, born in Montpellier. He works together with his partner Olivier Ducastel.
Films: Jeanne et le Garcon Formidable (1998), Drôle de Félix (1999)
 Jacques Martineau Conchita Martinez
(April 16, 1972)
Spanish tennisplayer, born in Monzon, Huesca.
 Conchita Martinez Fred C. Martinez
(march 15, 1985 - June 16, 2001)
American Colorado student, who was beaten to death because he was gay. F.C., as he was called, was described as "two-spirited", a Native American term for someone who embraces a gender identity that differs from his or her sex or who is attracted to members of the same sex. Martinez was a Navajo.
 F.C. Martinez Angela Mason
(1944)
British gay rights campaigner, born as Angela Weir. In 1985 Mason had a daughter.
 Angela Mason Leonide Massine
(march 26, 1896 - 1979)
Russian dancer and choreographer, born in Moscow. He was choreographer at the Ballet Russes from 1915-1921 and lover of it's impresario
Sergei Diaghilev from 1914-1921. He later went to the United States and choreographed for the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo (1932-1939) and the American Ballet Theatre.
 Leonide Massine
Ivan Massow
(1967)
British businessman and political activist. He was born as Ivan Field.
 Ivan Massow Frank van der Mast
Dutch radio-DJ for AVRO radio. See his real name: Jan de Hoop.
Sean Mathias
British actor and stage and screen director.
Film: Don't worry, we'll think of a title (1966), Bio-drome (1996), Chasing Amy (1997), Bent (1997)
Theatre: A little night music, Antony & Cleopatra, Suddenly last summer (1999)
 Sean Mathias Johnny Mathis
(September 30, 1935)
American singer, born in Gilmer, Texas and raised in San Francisco. His real name is John Royce Mathis. Mathis' 1958 album 'Greatest hits' spent 490 continious weeks in the American Album charts which brought him in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Hits: It's not for me to say (1957), A certain smile (1958), I'm stone in love with you (1975), Too much too little too late (1978), Gone gone gone (1981)
CD's (a selection): A new sound in popular song (1956), Wonderful, wonderful (1957), Greatest hits (1958), Merry Christmas (1958), More greatest hits (1959), I'll buy you a star (1961), Johnny (1963), Love story (1971), Killing me softly with her song (1973), You light up my life (1978), That's what friends are for (1978), Friends in love (1982), A special part of me (1984), The Hollywood musicals (1986), Love songs (1988), In a sentimental mood (1990), All about love (1996), The Global Masters (1997), Because you loved me (1998), Christmas is ... (1999), Mathis on Broadway (2000)
 Johnny Mathis Armistead Maupin
(may 13, 1944)
American writer, born in Washington, D.C., who wrote 'Tales of the city' series. The first three books (Tales of the city, More tales of the city and Further tales of the city) were filmed for television with a.o. Olympia Dukakis.
Amerikaanse schrijver, geboren in Washington, D.C., die de serie boeken "Tales of the city" heeft geschreven. De eerste drie boeken uit deze serie (Tales of the city, More tales of the city en Further tales of the city zijn voor TV verfilmd en de eerste serie is in Nederland door de VPRO uitgezonden. In de hoofdrol o.a. Olympia Dukakis.
Books: Tales of the city (1980), More tales of the city, Further tales of the city, Babycakes, Significant others, Sure of you, The night listener (2000)
 Armistead Maupin Amelie Mauresmo
(July 5, 1979)
French tennis-player, born in Laye.
Franse tennisster, geboren in Laye.
 Amelie Mauresmo John Maybury
(1958)
British film and music-video director and screenwriter, born in London.
Britse film- en music-videoregisseur en screenwriter, geboren in Londen.
Film: Love is the devil (1998)
Music video: Nothing compares 2U (Sinead O'Connor)
 John Maybury Donnachadh McCarthy
British politician for the Liberal Democrats. He studied anatomy, physiology and biochemistry at the National University of Ireland. After University, he pursued a ballet career, performing with the Dublin City Ballet, Vienna Theatre Ballet and the Royal Opera Ballet.
Britse politicus voor de Liberal Democrats. Hij heeft anatomie, fysiologie en biochemie gestudeerd aan de National University of Ireland. Na zijn studie begon hij aan een balletcarriere en heeft opgetreden met het Dublin City Ballet, het Vienna Theatre Ballet en het Royal Opera Ballet.
Website:
www.cix.co.uk/~dmccarthy/
 Donnachadh McCarthy Roddy McDowall
(September 17, 1928 - October 3, 1998)
British actor and photographer, born in Hernehill, London.
Britse akteur en fotograaf, geboren in Hernehill, Londen.
Films: Lassie come home (1943), Planet of the apes (1968), Poseidon Adventure (1972), Farewell to the Planet of the apes (1974), Funny lady (1975), The thief of Bagdad (1978), Evil under the sun (1981)
 Roddy McDowall Sir Ian Murray McKellen
(may 5, 1939)
British actor, born in Burnley, England. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in "Gods and Monsters". As far as I know McKellen was the first openly gay actor to be nominated.
Films: Scandal (1989), Gods and Monsters, Apt pupil, Lord of the rings
  Ian McKellen Alexander McQueen
(march 17, 1969)
British fashion designer, born in London. His real name is Lee McQueen. He studied at Central St. Martins College in London. McQueen was chosen British designer of the year in 1996, 1997 and 2001.
Website:
http://www.alexandermcqueen.net/
 Alexander McQueen Joost van der Meent
Dutch classical pianist.
Nederlandse klassieke pianist. Herman Meijer
Dutch former architect, politician and councillor for the Green Party in Rotterdam.
Nederlands voormalig architect, politicus en Groen-Links wethouder in Rotterdam.
Book: Leve de grote stad (1993)
 Herman Meijer
Maaike Meijer
(1949)
Dutch Dutch specialist. From 1989 to 1998 she was senior lecturer Women's Studies' language and literature in Utrecht. At the moment she is Professor/manager of the Interfaculty Centre of Women's and Gender Studies in Maastricht. Meijer is co-founder of the Dutch cultural and literary magazine 'Lust & Gratie'.
Book: De lust tot lezen (1988)
 Maaike Meijer Doeschka Meijsing
(oktober 21, 1947)
Dutch writer, born in Eindhoven.
Books: De hanen en andere verhalen (1974), Robinson (1976), De kat achterna (1977), Zwaluwen en Augustijn (1982), Beer en jager (1987), De beproeving (1990), Vuur en zijde (1992), De weg naar Caviano (1996), De tweede man / The second man (2000), 100% chemie - Een familieverhaal (2002) Willem Melchior
(1966)
Dutch writer.
Books: De roeping van het vlees(1992), Kasper Valentijn (1996), De onhuwbaren (2000), Het hoofd op de buik (2002)
 Willem Melchior Ian 'Molly' Meldrum
Australian TV-host and record producer.
Australische TV-presentator en platenproducer.
TV: Countdown (1974-..), Hey, hey, it's saturday, The Meldrum tapes
 Ian Meldrum Gian Carlo Menotti
(July 7, 1911)
Italian composer, born in Cadegliano. At the age of 7 he began composing songs and when he was 11 he composed his first opera 'The death of Pierrot'. In 1923 he began his musical training at the Verdi Conservatory in Milan. In 1928 he and his mother emigrated to the USA, where he studied at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. In the USA he met his partner, American composer Samuel Barber.
Operas: Amelia goes to the ball (1937), The old maid and the thief (1939), The medium (1946), The Telephone (1947), The consul (1950), Amahl and the night visitors (1951), The saint of Bleeker Street
Ballet: Sebastian (1944)
 Gian Carlo Menotti Ismail Merchant
(December 25, 1936)
Indian producer, director and writer of cook books, born in Bombay as Ismail Noormohamed Abdul Rehman. He works and lives together with American actor, director and screenwriter James Ivory.
Films: The creation of woman (1960), The Householder (1963), Shakespear Wallah (1965), The Guru (1969), Bombay Talkie (1970), Adventures of a brown man in search of civilisation (1972), Helen, Queen of the Nautch girls (1972), Autobiography of a princess (1975), The wild party (1975), Sweet sounds (1976), Roseland (1977), The Europeans (1979), The Bostonians (1984), A room with a view (1985), Maurice (1987), Slaves of New York (1988), Mr. and Mrs. Bridge (1990), Howard's end (1992), The remains of the day (1993), Jefferson in Paris (1995), Surviving Picasso (1996), Gaach (1998), Side streets (1998), A soldier's daughter never cries (1998), Cotton Mary (1999), The golden bowl (2000), Le Divorce (2003)
Books: Ismail Merchant's Passionate meals: The new Indian cuisine for fearless cooks and Adventurous eaters, volume 1, Ismail Merchant's Paris: Filming and feasting in France (1999), Ismail Merchant's Florence: Filming and feasting in Tuscany
 Ismail Merchant Freddy Mercury
(September 5, 1946 - 24 November 1991)
British popstar, born in Zanzibar, Iran as Faroukh Bulsara. Leadsinger of the popgroup Queen and he also did some solo recordings. Mercury died of Aids.
Hits (with Queen): Killer Queen (1974), Bohemian Rhapsody (1975), You're my best friend (1976), Somebody to love (1976), Tie your mother down (1977), We are the champions (1977), Bicycle Race (1978), Crazy little thing called love (1979), Another one bites the dust (1980), Flash (1980), Under pressure (1981), Body Language (1982), Radio Ga ga (1984), I want to break free (1984), A kind of magic (1986), I want it all (1989), Breaktru' (1989), The invisible man (1989), Innuendo (1991), I'm going slightly mad (1991), The show must go on (1991), Who wants to live forever (1992), Heaven for everyone (1995)
CD's (with Queen): Queen(1973), Queen II(1974), Sheer Heart Attack (1974), A night at the Opera(1975), A day at the races(1976), News of the world(1977), Jazz(1978), Live Killers(1979), The game(1980), Flash Gordon(1980), Greatest hits(1981), Hot space(1982), The works (1984), A kind of magic(1986), Live magic(1986), The miracle(1989), Innuendo (1991), Greatest hits 2(1991), Live at Wembley '86(1992), Made in heaven(1995), Greatest hits 3+(1999)
CD's (solo): Mr Bad Guy(1985), Barcelona(1992), The Freddie Mercury Album(1992)
  Freddie Mercury Willem de Merode
(September 2, 1887 - may 22, 1939)
Dutch poet, born in Spijk. His real name was Willem Eduard Keuning. He was a teacher in Oude Pekela and Uithuizermeeden, but lost his job after being arrested in 1924 for homosexual contacts with minors. Merode also worked under the names Jan Bos, Henri Hooglandt, J. Nooitgedagt and Joost Keppel.
Books: Het kostbaar bloed (1922), De lichtstreep (1929), Kaleidoscoop (1938), De witte roos (1973), Spiegelbeelden (1979), Verzamelde gedichten (1987)
Website:
http://www.merode.nl/
 Willem de Merode Jan Mesdag
Dutch singer and actor, who just before he died of Aids finished an album with Dutch translations of songs by Jacques Brel.
CD: Jan Mesdag zingt Brel (1988)
Theatre: De zoon van Louis Davids, Nelson Revue: Alles kommt einmal wieder (1982)
 Jan Mesdag Anja Meulenbelt
(1945)
Dutch bisexual writer and journalist.
Books: Brood en rozen (1983), Werken met liefde, De ziekte bestrijden, niet de patient (1986), Het beroofde land (2000), De tweede intifada (2001) Detlev Meyer
(February 12, 1950 - October 30, 1999)
German novelist.
Duitse romanschrijver.
Books: Biographie der Bestürzung (1985-1989), In meiner Seele ist schon Herbst (1995), Das Sonnenkind (1999)
 Detlev Meyer
George Michael
(June 25, 1963)
British singer and songwriter, whose real name is Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou. He was born in London and started his singing career together with Andrew Ridgeley in the popgroup Wham!. He at last had his public coming out in 1998, after being caught by policeman Marcello Rodriguez with his pants down. The video of the song 'Outside' was his reaction to this arrest. Rodriguez later claimed a large financial compensation because he was traumatized and humiliated by the behaviour of George Michael.
Hits (with Wham!): Young guns(go for it)(1982), Wham Rap(1983), Bad boys(1983), Club Tropicana(1983), Wake me up before you go-go(1984), Freedom(1984), Last Christmas/Everything she wants(1984), I'm your man (1985), The edge of heaven(1986), Where did your heart go(1986) (and solo:) Careless whisper(1984), A different corner(1986), I knew you were waiting for me(with Aretha Franklin)(1987), I want your sex (1987), Jive Talkin'(with Boogie Box High)(1987), Faith(1987), Father Figure(1988), One more try(1988), Monkey(1988), Kissing a fool(1988), Heaven help me(with Deon Estus)(1989), Praying for time(1990), Freedom (1991), Heal the pain(1991), Cowboys and angels(1991), Don't let the sun go down on me(with Elton John)(1991), Too Funky(1992), Somebody to love(met Queen)(1993), Jesus to a child(1996), Fast love(1996), Spinning the wheel(1996), Older(1997), Star People '97(1997), You have been loved (1997), Outside(1998), As(1999), Shoot the dog (2002)
CD's (met Wham!): Fantastic (1983), Make it big (1984), The Final (1986), (and solo:) Faith (1987), Listen without prejudice, volume 1 (1990), Five Live (with Queen) (1993), Ladies and Gentlemen, the very best of...(1999), Songs from the last century (1999)
  George Michael Michelangelo (Bounarotti)
(march 6, 1475 - February 18, 1564)
Italian sculptor, painter, architect and poet, born in Florence. Well known for the statue of David (1504).
 'David' by Michelangelo Floris Michiels van Kessenich
(August 26, 1957 - December 15, 1991)
Dutch gay activist, who was born as Floris Willem Marie Michiels van Kessenich. He was the founder of the Dignity Foundation, which was working for emancipation and integration of gay people in the Catholic church. Floris died of AIDS.
Nederlandse homo activist, die geboren werd als Floris Willem Marie Michiels van Kessenich. Hij richtte in 1987 de stichting Dignity Nederland op, die tot doel heeft emancipatie en integratie van homoseksuele mensen in de Katholieke kerk. Floris overleed aan AIDS.
Biography: De roze jonker - Floris Michiels van Kessenich, homo-activist in corps, kerk en politiek (2000, by Jos Versteegen)
 Floris Michiels van Kessenich Harvey Milk
(may 22, 1930 - November 27, 1978)
First American politician who came out. Became city supervisor of San Francisco and was killed by his political rival Dan White. An opera and a film are based on his life.
De eerste Amerikaanse politicus die voor zijn homoseksualiteit uit kwam. Werd burgemeester van San Francisco en werd vermoord door zijn politieke rivaal Dan White. Er zijn een opera en een film gebaseerd op zijn leven.
 The news about Milk's death
 Harvey Milk Ryan Miller
(April 24, 1975)
American snowboarder, born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Limerick.
Amerikaanse snowboarder, geboren in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Hij is in Limerick opgegroeid.
Website:
www.snowfreak.org/
  Ryan Miller C.B. Milton
Dutch singer born in Surinam. Milton, whose real name is Clarence Bekker was the singer with the Dutch group 'The Swingin' Soul Machine'. Later he started a solo career.
Nederlandse zanger, geboren in Surinam. Milton, wiens echte naam Clarence Bekker is, is zanger geweest bij 'The Swingin' Soul Machine'. Later is hij een solocarriere begonnen.
Hits: Send me no angel (1993), It's a loving thing (1994), Hold on (if you believe in love) (1994)
CD's: It's a loving thing (1993), The way to Wonderland (1996), From here to there
 C.B. Milton Sal Mineo
(January 10, 1939 - February 12, 1976)
American actor, born in Harlem, New York.
Amerikaans akteur, geboren in Harlem, New York.
Films: Rebel without a cause (1955), Exodus (1960)
 Sal Mineo Jan Simon Minkema
(July 31, 1950)
Dutch writer, lyricist, singer and comedian.
Nederlandse schrijver, tekstschrijver, zanger en cabaretier.
TV (actor): De familie Knots, Zonder Ernst
TV (writer): Zonder Ernst, Vrienden voor het leven
LP: Voor dag en Nacht
CD: Vlinder in de winter
Books: Zonder vrienden kan ik niet : 101 liedteksten en gedichten over vriendschap (with Henk van Zuiden, 1992), Vijftig (2000)
 Jan Simon Minkema) Bruce Mirken
American freelance journalist.
Amerikaanse freelance journalist.
 Bruce Mirken Yukio Mishima
(January 14, 1925 - November 25, 1970)
Japanese writer, who was born in Tokyo. He committed suicide/harikiri.
Japanse schrijver, die geboren was in Tokyo. Hij pleegde zelfmoord door harikiri.
 Yukio Mishima Misty
(November 3, 1942 - April 20, 2001)
Dutch drag artist, born in Rotterdam. His real name was Nico Fikkers, but he used the name Nico van Geerenstein. In his act he impersonated women like Mae West, Zarah Leander and his most favorite: Marlene Dietrich.
Nederlandse travestie artiest, geboren in Rotterdam. Zijn echte naam was Nico Fikkers maar hij gebruikte de naam Nico van Geerenstein. In zijn act deed hij vrouwen na als Mae West, Zarah Leander en zijn meest favoriete: Marlene Dietrich.
 Misty John Cameron Mitchell
(April 21, 1963)
American writer, director and actor, born in El Paso, Texas.
Amerikaanse schrijver, regisseur en akteur, geboren in El Paso, Texas.
Theatre: Hedwig and the angry inch
Film: Parker Posey (1995), Girl 6 (1996), Hedwig and the angry inch (2001)
 John Cameron Mitchell Dimitri Mitropoulos
(February 18, 1896 - November 2, 1960)
American conductor, born near Athens, Greece. He became American citizen in 1946. Mitropoulos studied at the Conservatory in Athens and in Berlin. He worked with the Berlin State Opera (1921-1925), the Odeon Conservatory Orchestra (Athens) (1924-1929), the Paris Symphony Orchestra (1932-1936), the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra (1937-1949) and the New York Philharmonic (1949-1958). He died in Milan, Italy.
Amerikaans dirigent, geboren nabij Athene in Griekenland. Hij werd Amerikaans staatsburger in 1946. Mitropoulos studeerde aan het conservatorium in Athene en in Berlijn. Hij werkte bij de Staatsopera in Berlijn (1921-1925), het Odeon Conservatory Orchestra (Athene) (1924-1929), het Paris Symphony Orchestra (1932-1936), het Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra (1937-1949) en het New York Philharmonic (1949-1958). Hij overleed in Milaan, Italië.
 Dimitri Mitropoulos Nicolien Mizee
(1965)
Dutch writer, born in Haarlem.
Nederlandse schrijfster, geboren in Haarlem.
Books: Voor God en de Sociale Dienst
 Nicolien Mizee Isaac Mizrahi
(October 14, 1961)
American fashion designer, actor and writer, born in Brooklyn, New York. He attented the High School of Performing Arts (acting) and studied fashion at Parsons School of Design.
Amerikaanse mode-ontwerper, akteur en schrijver, geboren in Brooklyn, New York. Hij studeerde acteren aan de High School of Performing Arts en mode aan de Parsons School of Design.
Theatre (costume design): Stepping out (1991)
Theatre (acting): Les Mizrahi (one-man show, 2000)
Book: The adventures of Sandee the Supermodel (1997)
Films: Life with Mikey, Celebrity (1998), Small time crooks (2000)
 Isaac Mizrahi Bart Moeyaert
(June 9, 1964)
Belgian writer, who was born in Brugge as Bart Boudewijn Peter Moeyaert. He won Dutch prize 'De Zilveren Griffel' for his book 'Blote handen' (Bare hands) in 1996.
Books: Duet met valse noten (1983), Terug naar af (1986), Het boek van Niete (1988), Mijn tuin uit (1989), Een klap is geen kus (1989), Suzanne Dantine (1989), Een kuil om in te wonen (1990), Een boot in de mist (1991), Kus me (1991), Voor altijd, altijd (1992), De man in de maan (1993), Echt weg is niet zo ver (1993), Die steeg van ons (1995), Afrika achter het hek (1995), Blote handen (1995), Mansoor, of hoe we Stina bijna doodkregen (1996), De brief die Rosie vond (1997), Wespennest (1997), Grote Oma's (1999), Het is de liefde die we niet begrijpen (1999), Luna van de Boom (1999), Broere (2000), Het beest heet Mona (2001), Ongelikt (2001)
CD's: Enkelvoud (1998), Luna Van De Boom (2000), Broere (2000)
Theatre: Broere (1999), Bremen is niet ver (2001), Broere (2001)
Website:
http://www.bartmoeyaert.com/
 Bart Moeyaert Terenci Moix
(1943)
Spanish/Catalan writer.
Spaans/ Catalaanse schrijver.
Books: El demonio, Terenci del Nilo, El amargo don de la Belleza (1996), El dia que murio Marilyn (1998), Chulas y famoras (1999)
 Terenci Moix Albert Mol
(January 3, 1917)
Dutch actor, writer, dancer, choreographer and TV-personality, born in Amsterdam.
Nederlandse akteur, schrijver, danser, choreograaf en TV-persoonlijkheid, geboren in Amsterdam. Zijn boek 'Wat zien ik' is in 1971 verfilmd door Paul Verhoeven.
Books: Wat zien ik (1965), Haar van boven (1968), Mengele broek en pintje billen (1976), Het doek viel te vroeg : herinneringen aan theatergrootheden (1977), Tony van Verre ontmoet Albert Mol (1979)
Theatre: Divertimento in A Mol (1964), The Albert Mol Story
Singles: Laat me van voren even kijken
TV: Ja Zuster Nee Zuster, Wie van de drie, 30 minuten
Films: Fanfare (1958), Wat zien ik (1971, a.k.a. 'Business is business' or 'Was sehe ich..!'), Lieve Jongens
Documentary: Malle Appie (2002)
 Albert Mol Frans Molenaar
(may 11, 1940)
Dutch fashion designer and designer of a.o. furniture and glasses, born in Amsterdam. He received his education at the Trade School for Tailors in Amsterdam from 1955 untill 1958. Molenaar worked as a tailor with Guy Laroche in Paris and as a fashion designer with Nina Ricci, also in Paris. From 1995 on every year the Frans Molenaar Award is presented to stimulate young fashion designers.
Nederlandse mode-ontwerper en ontwerper van o.a. meubels en brillen, geboren in Amsterdam. Hij kreeg zijn opleiding aan de Vakschool voor Kleermakers in Amsterdam van 1955 tot 1958. Molenaar werkte als kleermaker bij Guy Laroche in Parijs en als mode-ontwerper bij Nina Ricci, ook in Parijs. Vanaf 1995 wordt elk jaar de Frans Molenaar Prijs uitgereikt, een stimuleringsprijs voor jonge couturiers.
 Frans Molenaar Henk Molenberg
(1924- December 4, 1998)
Dutch actor and writer of cook-books, born in Groningen. He studied at the Académie des Beaux Arts in Paris. Molenberg died in Antwerp (Belgium).
Nederlandse akteur en schrijver van kookboeken, geboren in Groningen. Hij studeerde aan de Académie des Beaux Arts in Parijs. Voor de Efteling sprak Molenberg als Meester Lavi de Lavenloop in, een rondleiding op cassette door het Lavenlaar. Hij overleed in Antwerpen.
TV: Flip de tovenaarsleerling, De vloek van Woestewolf (1974), Kunt u mij de weg naar Hamelen vertellen, meneer, Hé, kijk mij nou (NCRV, 1977), Tele keuken (AVRO, 1985), Pommetje Horlepiep (1978- , as 'De Baron')
Films: The spy who came in from the cold (1965), Wat zien ik? (1971)
Books: Rommelpotterij of op hoop van zegen (1971, with Ina van Faassen)
 Henk Molenberg Brian Molko
American bisexual singer/guitarplayer of the rockgroup Placebo.
Amerikaanse biseksuele zanger/gitarist van de rockgroep Placebo.
Hits: Teenage angst, Nancy boy, Pure morning (1998)
CD's: Black market music (2000)
 Brian Molko Timon Moll
Dutch actor, who played a gay character in a Dutch soap series.
Nederlands akteur. Speelt 'Michiel van den Brink' in de soapserie 'Goudkust'.
TV: Goudkust (SBS 6, Fox), Foxkids
Musical: Saturday Night Fever (2002)
 Timon Moll Hans Mondt
(April 5, 1941 - September 22, 1995)
Dutch Radio DJ, who started with Radio Veronica in February 1966. He died of Aids.
Nederlandse radio-presentator, die in februari 1966 bij Radio Veronica begon. Hij is overleden aan de gevolgen van Aids.
Radio: Club Veronica, Hans Mondt Show, Muziek terwijl u werkt
 Hans Mondt Paul Monette
(October 16, 1945 - February 10, 1995)
Writer and poet, born in Lawrence, Massuchusetts. He died of Aids.
Schrijver en dichter, geboren in Lawrence, Massuchusetts. Hij is gestorven aan Aids.
Books: Taking care of Mrs.Carroll (1978), The Gold Diggers (1979), The long shot (1981), Afterlife (1990), Halfway home (1991), Borrowed time: An Aids memoir, Sanctuary: A tale of life in the woods (1999), Becoming a man - half a lifestory
Documentary about Monette: Paul Monette: The Brink of Summer's end (1997)
 Paul Monette Adrienne Monnier
(April 26, 1892 - June 19, 1955)
French writer and publisher. She owned bookshop 'La Maison des Amis des Livres' at 7, Rue l'Odeon in Paris. Just across the street American Sylvia Beach opened bookshop 'Shakespeare and Company'. Beach and Monier had an affair.
Franse schrijfster en uitgeefster. Ze was de eigenaresse van de boekwinkel 'La Maison des Amis des Livres' aan de Rue l'Odeon nummer 7 in Paris. Aan de overkant van de straat opende de Amerikaanse Sylvia Beach haar boekwinkel 'Shakespeare and Company'. Beach en Monier hebben een relatie gehad. Agnes Moorehead
(December 6, 1906 - April 30, 1974)
American actress, singer and dancer, born as Agnes Robertson Moorehead in Clinton, Massachusetts. She studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. She is best known for her role as witch Endora in 'Bewitched'. Moorehead was married to actors John Griffith Lee (1930-1952) and Robert Gist (1953-1958).
Radio: Sorry, wrong number
TV: Bewitched (1964-1972)
Films: Citizen Kane (1941), The magnificent Ambersons (1942), Jane Eyre (1944), Our vines have tender grapes (1945), Her Highness and the bellboy (1945), Keep your powder dry (1945), Dark passage (1947), Johnny Belinda (1948), Station West (1948), Summer Holiday (1948), The woman in white (1948), The Stratton Story (1949), Blackjack (1950), The Lost Moment (1950), Caged (1950), Adventures of Captain Fabian (1951), Show Boat (1951), Captain Blackjack (1952), Main Street to Broadway (1953), Those Redheads from Seattle (1953), Scandal at Scourie (1953), Magnificent obsession (1954), The left hand of God (1955), All that heaven allows (1955), Untamed (1955), The Conqueror (1956), The Swan (1956), The opposite sex (1956), Meet Me in Las Vegas (1956), Pardners (1956), The Revolt of Mamie Stover (1956), The True Story of Jesse James (1957), Jeanne Eagels (1957), Quem Foi Jesse James? (1957), The bat (1959), Bachelor in paradise (1961), Who's minding the store (1963), The singing nun (1966), Alice through the looking glass (1966), What's the matter with Helen? (1971), Rolling man (1972), Dear dead Delilah (1972), Charlotte's web (1973)
Theatre: The fabulous redhead (1954, show), Gigi
 Agnes Moorehead Jacques Morali
(1947- November 16, 1991)
French songwriter and producer. Morali a.o. worked together with (and was founder of) the Village People. He died of Aids. Because Morali hated his mother so much, when he was HIV-positive he married his lover's mother to make sure his mother did not claim the estate.
Mark Morris
(August 29, 1956)
American dancer and choreographer, born in Seattle, Washington. In 1980 he started his own troupe, The Mark Morris Dance Group.
 Mark Morris Morrissey
(may 22, 1959)
British singer of popgroup 'The Smiths' from 1982 on, born as Steven Patrick Morrissey. Later he began a solo career.
CD's: The Smiths (1984), Hatful of hollow (1984), Meat is murder (1985)
 Morrissey Marlow Moss
(1890-1958)
British painter and sculptor, born as Marjorie Jewel Moss. She had an affair with Dutch writer A.H. Nijhoff.
Britse schilderes en beeldhouwster, geboren als Marjorie Jewel Moss. Ze heeft een relatie gehad met de Nederlandse schrijfster A.H. Nijhoff. Frans Mulder
(February 12, 1953)
Dutch actor, singer and stand-up comedian, born in Amsterdam. On December 10, 2001 he was married to Maarten Lindhout, who at that moment had already been his partner for 24 years.
Nederlandse akteur, zanger en lid van de cabaretgroep Purper, geboren in Amsterdam. Op 10 December 2001 is hij getrouwd met Maarten Lindhout met wie hij op dat moment al 24 jaar zijn leven deelde.
Theatre: The Albert Mol Story, Thuis best (1979), Purper Vierkant (1985-1986), Purper XX (1999-2000), Heerlijk duurt het langst, Follies in concert, Sonneveld, de musical (2001-2002), Purper extra editie (2002-2003)
Films: Angela (1973), Because of the cats (1973), Lifespan (1973), Help, de dokter verzuipt (1974), Sherlock Holmes (1974), Zwaarmoedige verhalen (1975), Grijpstra en de Gier (1979), Laat de dokter maar schuiven (1980), De boezemvriend (1982)
 Frans Mulder Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau
(December 28, 1888 - march 11, 1931)
German actor and film director, who was born in Bielefeld, Westphalia. His real name was Friedrich Wilhelm Plumpe. The name Murnau comes from a town in Germany. Murnau studied art history at the University of Heidelberg. He was killed in a car crash. The probable cause of the accident was that Murnau was performing fellatio to his chauffeur.
Duits akteur en filmregisseur, die is geboren in Bielefeld, Westfalen. Zijn echte naam was Friedrich Wilhelm Plumpe. De naam Murnau komt van een stad in Duitsland. Murnau heeft kunstgeschiedenis gestudeerd aan de Universiteit van Heidelberg. Hij kwam om bij een auto-ongeluk. De waarschijnlijke oorzaak van het ongeluk is dat Murnau zijn chauffeur aan het pijpen was.
Films: Nosferatu (1922), The last laugh (1924), Faust (1926), Tartuffe (1926), Four devils (1928), City girl (1930)
 Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau Diane Murphy
(June 7, 1964)
American child actress, born in Encino, California. Diana played together with her twin sister Erin the role of Tabatha (later: Tabitha), Samantha and Darren's daughter in 'Bewitched'. At the age of thirtheen she quit the entertainment business. She now works at the Shelter Services for Women in Santa Barbara.
TV: Bewitched (1966-1968)
  A more recent picture of Diane (left) and Erin Glen Murray
Canadian mayor of Winnipeg.
Canadese burgemeester van Winnipeg.
 Glen Murray Marcel Musters
Dutch actor and singer (a.k.a. Max), born in Tilburg, the Netherlands.
Nederlandse akteur en zanger (als 'Max'), geboren in Tilburg. Musters is verbonden aan toneelgroep Mug met de gouden tand.
Hit: Zin in jou (vertaling van Tarkan's 'Sikidim')(1996)
TV: Bureau Kruislaan, Oud geld, Hertenkamp (VPRO), TV7 (2002, as Koenraad Wessels)
Theatre: Co Star, Play back, M/V (Terug naar af) (2002)
Film: Advocaat van de Hanen (1996)
 Marcel Musters Max Mutchnick
American writer and producer.
TV: The wonder years (story), Will & Grace (1998, writer, producer)
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