Heather E. Schwartz
Expertise
Movies, TV, Comedy, Music
- Heather is the author of more than 30 celebrity biographies, including Lupita Nyong'o: Actor, Filmmaker, Activist; Emma Stone: Star of the Stage, TV, and Film; and Beyonce: The Queen of Pop.
- She has interviewed various celebrities as a writer for the Specialty Publications Department of the Albany Times Union, including Jack LaLanne, and Kate Pierson of The B-52's.
- She's also the author of humor title How to Be Ridiculous: 28 Tips for a Brand New You.
Experience
Heather has been a professional writer for nearly three decades. She has written for publishers and brands such as Scholastic, Grand Central Publishing, Disney, Sesame Street, Time for Kids, the Smithsonian, and NASA. Her books have won many awards, including the Eureka! Gold Award, the Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year, and the NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People. She studies and performs comedy with The Mopco Improv Theatre in Upstate New York, and her comedy writing has been included in The Takeout Cookbook: How to Order, Eat, and Care for Food You Didn't Cook, on the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop blog, and on the Little Old Lady Comedy website. She runs the website QuietGirlComedy.com, and her latest humor title is How to Be Ridiculous: 28 Tips for a Brand New You (2022).
Education
Heather earned a B.A. in English at SUNY Potsdam, where she studied journalism.
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Stories By Heather E. Schwartz
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Parsons didn't join "The Big Bang Theory" as a blank slate without experience and professional acting creds. His path started in childhood.
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Mila Kunis was far from finished with acting when That '70s Show ended. Here's what she's been up to since then, including some recent controversies.
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When a seller came into the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop on "Pawn Stars," Rick gave him an interesting homework assignment.
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Corey is secretly a big fan of Evel Knievel, and on Pawn Stars, he had a big decision to make. Here's how much he was willing to pay for the stuntman's helmet.
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Ariel Winter grew up as Alex Dunphy, but she's evolved as a person and an actress since she first graced our screens in the hit sitcom 'Modern Family.'
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After NCIS, Pauley Perrette got to star on her own sitcom, Broke. Here's how she really felt about that show getting canceled.
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The house from Mrs. Doubtfire is nearly as iconic as Robin Williams's starring role in the film. It was up for sale a few years ago, and we found out the cost.
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From her stand-up days to her breakout role on "The Big Bang Theory" to recent successes like "Night Court," Melissa Rauch has always reinvented herself.
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Kaley Cuoco is well-known for playing Penny in The Big Bang Theory. Here's how she grew from a child actor into her most famous role to date.
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Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison has been known to shell out big bucks for rare books, but the price Rick paid for one leaf of a Gutenberg Bible might surprise you.
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One "Pawn Stars" seller wanted to get top dollar for props from the "Child's Play" movies. But how much did Rick pay for the Chucky memorabilia? Read on.
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Over 12 seasons, The Big Bang Theory helped make nerd culture cool. Here's how much the cast of the show earned from its first episode to its last.
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Here's how D'Arcy Carden transformed from an aspiring actress in her childhood to a much-loved star of "The Good Place."
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Aubrey Plaza's path to "Parks and Rec" started back in childhood, where she honed her skills as an eye-rolling employee. Or something like that.
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When Jennifer Love Hewitt departed "Party of Five," her future was a mystery. Clearly, she was going somewhere, but where?
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Hollywood heavyweights came together to make "Runaway Bride" an unforgettable hit. Here's what they're up to today.
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Brick actor Atticus Shaffer is still at, and you might even recognize him if you were a fan of 'The Middle' on ABC.
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Emma Stone has given a lot of great performances, but there's one role that she admits was a huge mistake.
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When "Toddlers & Tiaras" debuted on TLC in 2009, certain standouts quickly emerged. Among them: Alycesaundra and Giavanna Lyerly, "The Tiara Twins."
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Magicians transform illusions into awe-inspiring events. Some are easily explained by simple devices, like the one a seller brought to "Pawn Stars."
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Eden Sher was a standout on ABC's The Middle, but she's been relatively quiet ever since the end of the show. Here's what's been going on in her life.
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During its run, the controversial show Fear Factor inspired multiple copycat events. Here's the story of the tragic death that took place during one such event.
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Here's why CIA agent Joelle Taylor (played by Elizabeth Bogush) from NCIS: Los Angeles looks so familiar.
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Actress Pam Dawber has joined her husband, Mark Harmon, on his hit CBS show, NCIS. But she didn't agree to the part right away. Read about her decision process.
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Jonathan Taylor Thomas became an instant heartthrob thanks to Home Improvement. He's been very busy since he left the show, but not in a way you would expect.
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Whether the cast of Downton Abbey wanted to or not, they had to go method with their wardrobe thanks to this gross secret.
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On The Office, Jim and Dwight hardly seemed destined for enduring friendship. But one moment featured Jim saving Dwight despite their contentious relationship.