Elizabeth Collins
School
The University Of Houston
Expertise
Entertainment, Humor, LGBTQIA+ Families
- Elizabeth studied Film and Television and has written entertainment related pieces for Grunge.com.
- Elizabeth was a standup comedian for ten years, and has written comedy related stories for Grunge.com. She has published humor and satire at places such as McSweeney's.
- Elizabeth was raised in an interracial queer home in the South and has written about it for Marie Claire, Salon, Slate, and Vice.
Experience
Elizabeth Collins was called "eclectic" by her elementary school teacher. She has always had a varied sense of curiosity, leading her to write about many of her eclectic interests and experiences. She moved around a lot, and for half of her childhood she lived with her father and his partner in Dallas, Texas, a unique experience that has given her a different point of view on the world. She studied acting, film, and television, but found her passion in writing for magazines and telling not only her personal story but that of other complicated individuals and groups.
Education
Elizabeth studied acting at KD Studio, the Actor's Conservatory of the Southwest and then went to The University of Houston where she received her degree in Film and Television.
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Stories By Elizabeth Collins
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Carol Burnett is one of the most beloved and successful comedians of all time. Here is the untold truth.
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Christianity is the largest faith in the world. Out of the approximately 8 billion humans living on this Earth, over 2 billion call themselves Christian.
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Some musicians hit it big once before fading away, and some have since died with equally little fanfare. Meet the one-hit wonders you didn't know passed away.
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When folks mention the name Tammy Faye Bakker, mascara is usually the first thing that comes to mind—lots of it. This is the untold truth of Tammy Faye Bakker.
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Edith Piaf's life and music were filled with sadness, tragedy, glamour, and triumph, and were so quintessentially French.
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Randy Travis' life is a country song. He has been arrested, found God, and had more than a few hardships. This is the untold truth of Randy Travis.
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Many pro wrestlers have died too soon, leaving family, friends, and fans to grieve in the aftermath. The following wrestlers suffered the most tragic deaths.
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Dedicated fans may want to visit their favorite musician's grave ... if they can. Here's where these legendary rappers are buried.
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Tiananmen Square protests progressed into a bloody battle where everyday civilians of all ages and backgrounds sided with the students.
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The creation of street gangs in the 1960s was for young Black men to protect their communities. The notorious Crips and Bloods were born out of this upheaval.
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The career of Mel Brooks has spanned eight decades, with both success and failure on personal and professional levels.
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Cicely Tyson's decades-long career broke ground for Black women and inspired generations to come. This is the untold truth of Cicely Tyson.
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Several famous people grew up hearing of their relatives' persecution by the Nazis. Here are some celebrities with family members who survived the Holocaust.
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I Love Lucy was an instant hit all over the United States when it premiered in 1951. But behind the scenes, all was not as happy as it appeared on screen.
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Many big-name comedians got their start at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, California. However, the comedy club has a much darker history than you'd expect.
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Donna Summer became the face of the 1970s dance scene and had a string of hits through the decades until her death. Her road to fame was a tragic one, however.