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Performing arts term
the beginning. In addition, more stars began to demand top billing.[citation needed] Billing demands even extended to publicity materials, down to the
Billing_(performing_arts)
South African television series
Top Billing is a South African lifestyle television programme that aired on SABC3 on Saturday evenings from 18:00–19:00 with repeats on Sundays at 12:00
Top_Billing_(TV_programme)
television show Top Billing announced that it would launch a magazine version of the lifestyle programme. In June 2004, Top Billing magazine was being
Top_Billing_(magazine)
1974 American disaster film
dual top billing the credits were arranged diagonally, with McQueen lower left and Newman upper right. Thus each appeared to have first billing, depending
The_Towering_Inferno
receive top billing in at least one episode: The following characters feature prominently throughout the show, although never receive top billing: Hank
List of Degrassi characters (1987–1992)
List_of_Degrassi_characters_(1987–1992)
Text used in an extended musical work such as an opera or musical
present) of the musical score to an opera or operetta is usually given top billing for the completed work, and the writer of the lyrics relegated to second
Libretto
Zimbabwean-South African actor and presenter (1988–2015)
presenter and television personality. He is best known for winning the 2010 Top Billing Presenter Search. Mhere was born on 29 October 1988 in Harare, Zimbabwe
Simba_Mhere
English actress (born 2001)
a dual role in director Brady Corbet's Vox Lux (2018) and her first top billing in The Other Lamb (2019). She had another dual role in the 2024 drama
Raffey_Cassidy
American actor (1924–1987)
He had top billing to Lancaster. He followed that film with the hugely successful World War II epic The Dirty Dozen (1967) in which top-billed Marvin
Lee_Marvin
English actor (1887–1969)
Basil Rathbone held top billing for Son of Frankenstein, and since Rathbone, Karloff and Lugosi were all billed above the title, billing Basil, Boris and
Boris_Karloff
American actor (1893–1973)
well-received Tight Spot (1955), but top billing went to Ginger Rogers. Although Robinson received top billing in A Bullet for Joey (1955), George Raft
Edward_G._Robinson
1957 film directed by George Sidney
that did not give him top billing, which went to Hayworth. Sinatra was, by this time, a bigger star. When asked about the billing, Sinatra replied, "Ladies
Pal_Joey_(film)
South African TV personality (born 1970)
Impumelelo as one of South Africa's top 300 empowerment companies. The company's flagship brand is the Top Billing TV show, produced for SABC3. In 1999
Basetsana_Kumalo
American actress (1910–2000)
The High and the Mighty (1954) and Dead End (1937). Trevor received top billing, ahead of John Wayne, for Stagecoach (1939). Trevor was born on March
Claire_Trevor
1989 superhero film by Tim Burton
accepted the role of the Joker under strict conditions that dictated top billing, a portion of the film's earnings (including associated merchandise)
Batman_(1989_film)
American song chart
"Don't Be Cruel" / "Hound Dog". During the Presley singles' chart run, top billing was switched back and forth between the two sides several times. But
Billboard_Hot_100
1987 film by Arthur Hiller
promised top billing when they signed to do the film; however, neither was willing to give up top billing to the other. To compromise, Long received top billing
Outrageous_Fortune_(film)
American actress (1923–1985)
production. She became a popular star in World War II dramas and received top billing in The North Star (1943), The Sullivans (1944), The Eve of St. Mark (1944)
Anne_Baxter
Filipino actor and martial artist (1957–1992)
Matatapang and Sila...Sa Bawat Bangketa. In 1978, dela Cruz shared the top billing with actor Ramon Zamora in Chopsuey Meets Big Time Papa. Comic actor
Weng_Weng
American actor (1894–1974)
Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969) with James Garner. Brennan received top billing over Pat O'Brien in the TV movie The Over-the-Hill Gang (1969) and Fred
Walter_Brennan
Character from the television series The Walking Dead
Following Andrew Lincoln's departure as Rick in the ninth season, Reedus got top billing and took over as the series' main protagonist. In September 2020, it
Daryl_Dixon
Irish-American actor (1904–1979)
support Jean Arthur in More Than a Secretary (1936) then Warners gave him top billing in God's Country and the Woman (1936) with Margaret Lindsay. Brent made
George_Brent
South African television and radio presenter
South African television and radio presenter best known for her role at Top Billing. She also presents on the radio using the handle "Brown Sugar." Chikane
Ursula_Chikane
Method of measuring bandwidth based on peak use
no additional traffic is generated the billing amount can be substantially higher than Average usage billing. Inbound and outbound traffic is usually
Burstable_billing
American actress (born 1928)
star opposite Farley Granger in Our Very Own (1950). Universal gave her top billing in a romantic comedy, Katie Did It (1951). Blyth was borrowed by MGM
Ann_Blyth
American Western television series (1957–1965)
four seasons, Ward Bond was billed above Robert Horton in the opening credits. In season five, Horton rotated top billing with relative newcomer John
Wagon_Train
American actress (1925–2003)
established Crain as a film name. Darryl F. Zanuck, head of Fox, gave Crain top billing in In the Meantime, Darling (1944), directed by Otto Preminger, in which
Jeanne_Crain
South African actress and model
"Garnier Even & Matte". Meanwhile, she also appeared in the reality show Top Billing. Thahane briefly dated football player Thembinkosi Lorch from June to
Natasha_Thahane
American pornographic film actress
Dallas. She received top billing and a photo of her in a bogus uniform was prominently advertised on theater marquees where she was billed as a "former Dallas
Bambi_Woods
American actor (1885–1949)
billing under Warner Baxter, a rarity for Beery after Min and Bill catapulted his career into the stratosphere in 1931, during which he received top billing
Wallace_Beery
Japanese actress (1892–1961)
through the 1920s. Aoki may have been the first Asian actress to garner top billing in American motion pictures. Born in Tokyo, Aoki came to California in
Tsuru_Aoki
American actor (1914–1975)
film actor. His career arced from bit player and supporting roles to top billing, before it virtually ended when he admitted to having been a member of
Larry_Parks
1953 film by Henry Hathaway
20th Century Fox's biggest box office hits that year. Monroe was given top billing in Niagara, which elevated her to movie star status. Monroe's next two
Niagara_(1953_film)
American actress (1926–2005)
lead and received top billing, most of the film's publicity centered on Monroe, who had a minor role and garnered under-the-title billing. Love Nest was
June_Haver
1962 film by Sam Peckinpah
flipped a coin in the presence of a producer to see which leading man got top billing, Scott or McCrea.[citation needed] Scott won the toss. However, in the
Ride_the_High_Country
Fictional character from ''Happy Days''
Winkler) became more popular. Ron Howard and Winkler continued to share top billing in the show's opening credits. Richie Cunningham's personality reflected
Richie_Cunningham
2011 American film
April 26, 2012. Billing, Bryant (April 19, 2012). "'Touchback,' strikes chord with Ohio football fans". TopBillingSports.com. Top Billing Sports. Retrieved
Touchback_(film)
American actress (born 1962)
Montelli in the horror film Amityville II: The Possession. She was given top billing in her next film, the 1984 erotic comedy film Second Time Lucky, and
Diane_Franklin
1933 film by Thornton Freeland
Rogers, although lead actors Dolores del Río and Gene Raymond received top billing. Among the featured players are Franklin Pangborn and Eric Blore. The
Flying_Down_to_Rio
1966 film by Arthur C. Pierce
written and directed by Arthur C. Pierce, with Wendell Corey receiving the top billing among the cast. A spacefaring crew from an advanced civilization is preparing
Women of the Prehistoric Planet
Women_of_the_Prehistoric_Planet
Filmography
Grit. Presley was asked to play the role that Glen Campbell played, but top billing with John Wayne was contested. Presley was considered for the leading
Elvis Presley on film and television
Elvis_Presley_on_film_and_television
American soul and R&B vocal group
1997. Despite group founder and original lead singer Harold Melvin's top billing, the Blue Notes' most famous member was Teddy Pendergrass, their lead
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
Harold_Melvin_&_the_Blue_Notes
South African actress (b. 1973)
Nathalie Boltt Stuff. 15 October 2017 Top Billing catches up with Riverdale stars Nathalie Boltt and Mädchen Amick Top Billing. Retrieved on 28 November 2024
Nathalie_Boltt
South African chef
September 2, 2019. "Bertus Basson, 34," "Chef Bertus Basson treats Top Billing". Top Billing. Retrieved September 22, 2019. "Interview with chef Bertus Basson"
Bertus_Basson
Filipino actor (born 1984)
Filipino actor. He is regarded as the original "Fantaserye King" for top billing multiple hit television series. Gutierrez is a recipient of a FAMAS Award
Richard_Gutierrez
American actor (1959–2025)
$300 and up. His big break came when he received top billing in the comedy spoof of spy movies Top Secret!, in which he played an American rock and roll
Val_Kilmer
South African media personality and actor (born 1973)
Survivor South Africa (2010–present) and as a previous presenter on Top Billing (2007-2013). Panagio was born in Pretoria to an immigrant Greek father
Nico_Panagio
British actor (1934–2011)
characters and baroque customs and, for the first four series, he received top billing every other episode, alternating with Mollie Sugden. However, as it developed
Trevor_Bannister
British actor (born 1966)
its third series, as maverick ex-policeman Danny Quinn. He received top billing as the series' new star, taking over from Douglas Henshall. In March
Jason_Flemyng
American animated television series
1965. Atom co-starred in The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show (sharing top billing with Secret Squirrel) on Saturday mornings. In syndication, Atom Ant
Atom_Ant
New Zealand television actor, now based in Sydney, Australia
Harwood Billing (born 1947) is a New Zealand television actor. Now based on Waiheke Island, he was brought up in Ruawai, Northland. Billing spent almost
Roy_Billing
Catalan sauce of tomatoes, garlic, and nuts
2015. Clark, Melissa (September 13, 2013). "A Romesco Sauce That Earns Top Billing". New York Times. Retrieved September 4, 2021. Wikimedia Commons has
Romesco
American sitcom
producers and ABC refused to move Devane's billing, believing that Judith Light having sole first billing would draw in more of the female 18-49 demographic
Phenom_(TV_series)
American spy television series (1965–1968)
was the executive producer (receiving top billing before the title in the series' opening title sequence). Bill Cosby won four acting Emmy Awards over
I_Spy_(1965_TV_series)
American actor (1912–1994)
company, releasing through Monogram (as Allied Artists). He received top billing for a Western from the King Brothers and Monogram, Bad Men of Tombstone
Barry Sullivan (American actor)
Barry_Sullivan_(American_actor)
English footballer
under Bobby Gould, though Billing lost his first-team place by 1993–94 after new boss Phil Neal took over at Highfield Road. Billing made 58 league appearances
Peter_Billing
Canadian actor (born 1997)
performance in the film Drinkwater. "Vancouver actor Daniel Doheny gets top billing in new Netflix coming of age film". Vancouver Sun. 7 June 2018. Retrieved
Daniel_Doheny
American actor and novelist (1932–1996)
Chase, John Candy, Howard Hesseman and Joe Flaherty, but Bowen received top billing as the others were still relatively unknown at the time.) Bowen also
Roger_Bowen
American actress (1917–1975)
Tomorrow (1944). She then left the studio. RKO gave Hayward her first top billing in Deadline at Dawn (1946), a Clifford Odets written Noir film, which
Susan_Hayward
Television actor
Deputy (1959–1961) opposite series regular Henry Fonda, who received top billing, but appeared far less frequently than Case. Case was born in Dallas
Allen_Case
1947 film by Max Ophüls
normally entitled to top billing in a film. She agreed to accept second billing for The Exile but changed her mind and wanted top billing, and wound up suing
The_Exile_(1947_film)
American actress and model (born 1982)
(May 13, 2016). "Yaya DaCosta's Journey From 'America's Next Top Model' to Top Billing". Complex. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved
Yaya_DaCosta
American actor (1940–1995)
classic horror films The Howling (1981) and Cujo (1983). They shared top billing in the family series The New Lassie (1989), in which he sometimes served
Christopher_Stone_(actor)
English singer-songwriter and actor (born 1947)
the best known of the principal performers, Essex actually received top billing, above Elaine Paige whose stardom seemingly arrived overnight with her
David_Essex
American singing trio
songs to the soundtrack of the surf film Follow Me. The group received top billing on the soundtrack album, despite the fact that most of the album featured
Dino,_Desi_&_Billy
2001 musical written by Mel Brooks
Ulla, with David Hasselhoff receiving top billing as Roger De Bris. Once Hasselhoff left the production, top-billing went to Tony Danza, who stepped in as
The_Producers_(musical)
Magazine Threads & Crafts Time Titans Building Nations Top 40 Music Magazine Top Billing Top Car Top Gear SA Tourism Tattler Trade Journal The Townships
List of magazines in South Africa
List_of_magazines_in_South_Africa
1981 Canadian film
novel with themes of Canadian nationalism, as well as for giving Bottoms top billing even though Beller's character was the novel's primary protagonist. Jutra
Surfacing_(film)
American actress and singer (1921–1995)
Twentieth Century-Fox, and she moved to Hollywood,[citation needed] sharing top billing with Laurel and Hardy in Jitterbugs (1943) and starring in Greenwich
Vivian_Blaine
American Western television series (1959–1973)
from episode to episode, resulting in Blocker or Landon often getting top billing over Greene. Finally, a faster rendition of the original music returned
Bonanza
South African television presenter (born 1986)
She is best known as a host on the lifestyle and entertainment show Top Billing and BET A-List. She founded her own marketing agency namely Buzzworthy
Ayanda_Thabethe
French actress
after realising she was often the sole performer of colour to receive top billing and awards season attention—despite the abundance of diverse talent around
Aïssa_Maïga
American actress (1922–1999)
featured Roman in a cover story "The Rapid Rise of Ruth Roman". Roman got top billing in Lightning Strikes Twice (1951), directed by King Vidor with Richard
Ruth_Roman
American television sitcom (1974–1984)
Fonzie became the central figure of the show, with Winkler receiving sole top billing. In later seasons, other characters were introduced including Fonzie's
Happy_Days
American writer and actress (1936–2014)
owner of a go-go bar frequented by members of a biker gang. She received top billing as the commandant in charge of a Russian road crew in Zoltan, Hound of
Arlene_Martel
1933 film by Benjamin Stoloff
Lugosi, Sally Blane, Wallace Ford, and Tully Marshall. Despite receiving top billing, Bela Lugosi has a relatively small part. The film is also known as He
Night_of_Terror
Historical and fictional characters in HBO's ''Rome'' (2005-2007)
James Purefoy appearing in every episode. McKidd and Stevenson alternate top billing. Cyrino, Monica Silveira (25 March 2009). Rome Season One: History Makes
List of Rome (TV series) characters
List_of_Rome_(TV_series)_characters
1944 American war film by Mervyn LeRoy
more in the nature of a guest star; he receives special billing rather than his usual top billing and has considerably less screen time than star Van Johnson
Thirty_Seconds_Over_Tokyo
1930s cartoon dog, companion of Betty Boop
popularity with fans, with the Talkartoons cartoon retooled to give her top billing as the Betty Boop series in 1932. After Hays Code censorship rules began
Bimbo_(Fleischer_Studios)
American dancer and actor (1878–1949)
This production used an all-Black cast, including Robinson (who had top billing), Avon Long, Billy Daniels, Ada Brown, and Sheila Guyse. Robinson played
Bill_Robinson
English actor (1915–1973)
Rides Again (1951), and after a cameo in The Magic Box (1951) he had top billing in a comedy, Song of Paris (1952). Price supported in The Tall Headlines
Dennis_Price
1937 film by Tay Garnett
was directed by Tay Garnett and was the first film for which Power had top billing. The picture was remade in 1947 as That Wonderful Urge, with Power again
Love_Is_News
1979 film by Ernest Pintoff
secret agent who battles an international drugs ring. Despite receiving top billing in the credits, stars such as Christopher Lee, Barbara Bach and Donald
Jaguar_Lives!
American actor (1896–1946)
actor, though he had top billing in We Went to College (1936) and the title role in Baby Face Harrington (1935), and shared top billing (as the Sultan) with
Charles_Butterworth_(actor)
Australian computer-animated children's television series
The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky is an Australian animated children's television series that first aired on ABC Kids on 8 August
The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky
The_Adventures_of_Bottle_Top_Bill_and_His_Best_Friend_Corky
1939 film by Sidney Lanfield
the film co-stars Richard Greene as Henry Baskerville (who received top billing, as the studio was unsure of the potential of a film about Sherlock Holmes)
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939 film)
The_Hound_of_the_Baskervilles_(1939_film)
British and American actor (1879–1954)
Verdict (1946). In the last two, and The Mask of Dimitrios, he received top billing. He had dramatic roles, such as William Makepeace Thackeray in Devotion
Sydney_Greenstreet
American actor (1901–1960)
Six, although his role was much larger than the billing would indicate. Then he achieved second billing in a part almost as large as the film's star Beery
Clark_Gable
South African actress
into television and was a presenter on the long-running glamour show Top Billing. As an actress, Becker appeared alongside Meg Ryan and William H. Macy
Natalie_Becker
1989 film by Thomas J. Wright
and cut promos stating that he, and not Hogan, should have received top billing in No Holds Barred. Meanwhile, as Hogan and Savage were feuding over
No_Holds_Barred_(1989_film)
1941 film by Norman Z. McLeod
the first of several films Powell made with Skelton. Powell received top billing, but Sothern and Young are the main stars. They play, respectively, Dixie
Lady_Be_Good_(1941_film)
American actor (1910–1975)
Milestone, and he was teamed again with Andrews. Fox promoted Conte to top billing with the film noir The Spider (1945). Although a B film for the studio
Richard_Conte
Annual art fair in Cologne, Germany
Cologne regain top billing? The Art Newspaper. Melanie Gerlis (April 12, 2016), Fifty editions on, can Art Cologne regain top billing? The Art Newspaper
Art_Cologne
1971 Indian film
number of theatres on 1 July 1971. Dutt and Modi were initially given the top-billing over Madhubala in the opening credits, but the actress' name appeared
Jwala_(1971_film)
South African chef and dancer
and The Weekender for SABC. She was a finalist on the 2006 season of Top Billing, which she returned to present in 2010. She was named November Woman
Lorna_Maseko
Fictional character
and Bergen entered their last format, with the ventriloquist taking top billing for once, in The New Edgar Bergen Hour, which ran until 1956. During
Charlie_McCarthy
South African actress (1976–2008)
African market as well as the overseas markets. On 15 March 2007, she told Top Billing magazine that playing the role of Lee Haines on Isidingo had been a lifelong
Ashley_Callie
English actor (1926–1958)
was Wheel of Fate (1953), in which he did have the leading role and top billing. 1953 was probably Doonan's peak year in films, as in that same year
Patric_Doonan
American actor, director, producer, and writer (1894–1960)
marked his first top billing in a short drama, "Italian Love," released on February 19, 1914. Later, he earned another top billing in a short comedy
Emory_Johnson
TOP BILLING
TOP BILLING
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Old English byname Topp meaning ‘tuft’, ‘crest’, or the cognate Old Norse Toppr.German : from Low German topp ‘point’, ‘tree top’, hence a topographic name; or alternatively a metonymic occupational name or nickname from the same word in the sense ‘braid’.German : variant of Dopp.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : variant spelling of Top.
Male
Scandinavian
 Scandinavian form of Old Norse Þórr, TOR means "Thor" or "thunder." Compare with other forms of Tor.
Boy/Male
Egyptian Norse Swedish Arthurian Legend Irish Scandinavian Scottish
King.
Biblical
good; goodness
Boy/Male
English American
Fox. Tod is a Scottish nickname meaning a clever or wily person.
Surname or Lastname
English (Devon)
English (Devon) : unexplained.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a light-hearted or frivolous person, from Middle English toy ‘play’, ‘sport’ (of uncertain origin), or from an occasional medieval personal name, Toye.French : metonymic occupational name for a sheath maker, from Old French toie ‘sheath’ (Latin theca).
Male
Hungarian
Hungarian form of Mongolian Baatar, BÃTOR means "warrior."
Boy/Male
Aramaic American English
Twin.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : perhaps, as Reaney proposes, a variant of Tough.
Surname or Lastname
English and Dutch
English and Dutch : from a short form of the personal name Thomas.Polish : from a short form of the personal name Tomasz (see Thomas).Chinese : see Tan.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Todd, TOD means "fox."
Girl/Female
Biblical
Good, goodness.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : possibly from the Old Norse personal name Tópi, Túpi, a short form of a personal name formed with þórr, name of the Norse god of thunder (see Thor) + a second element with initial b-, for example björn ‘bear’, ‘warrior’. On the other hand, the name is found mainly in Dorset and Devon, which are far from areas of Scandinavian settlement.
Girl/Female
Australian, Biblical, Japanese
Who Wanders
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Goddess Lakshmi
Male
English
Short form of English Thomas, TOM means "twin."
Girl/Female
Australian, Scandinavian
Toy
Biblical
who wanders
Male
Finnish
Short form of Finnish Topias, TOPI means "God is good."
TOP BILLING
TOP BILLING
Boy/Male
Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish
Son of Prophecy; Son of Consolation; Son of the Right Hand; Son of Exhortation; Son of Comfort
Biblical
treasurer of a tooth
Boy/Male
Indian
Let us Know
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Two Friends of Prophet Muhammad; Shepherd
Boy/Male
Muslim
The prophet of Islam
Boy/Male
Biblical
His banishment; the change of pilgrimage.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Abhirathi | அபிரதீ
Pleasure
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Heavenly; Bright
Girl/Female
Norse
New heaven.
Male
Danish
, Thor's bear.
TOP BILLING
TOP BILLING
TOP BILLING
TOP BILLING
TOP BILLING
n.
The head, or upper part, of a plant.
v. i.
To predominate; as, topping passions.
n.
The chief person; the most prominent one.
v. i.
To rise aloft; to be eminent; to tower; as, lofty ridges and topping mountains.
v. t.
To cover on the top; to tip; to cap; -- chiefly used in the past participle.
v. i.
To excel; to rise above others.
n.
The part of a cut gem between the girdle, or circumference, and the table, or flat upper surface.
n.
The highest rank; the most honorable position; the utmost attainable place; as, to be at the top of one's class, or at the top of the school.
v. t.
To raise one end of, as a yard, so that that end becomes higher than the other.
v. t.
To rise above; to excel; to outgo; to surpass.
n.
A child's toy, commonly in the form of a conoid or pear, made to spin on its point, usually by drawing off a string wound round its surface or stem, the motion being sometimes continued by means of a whip.
n.
Top-boots.
n.
The crown of the head, or the hair upon it; the head.
n.
Eve; verge; point.
n.
The highest part of anything; the upper end, edge, or extremity; the upper side or surface; summit; apex; vertex; cover; lid; as, the top of a spire; the top of a house; the top of a mountain; the top of the ground.
v. t.
To perform eminently, or better than before.
n.
A platform surrounding the head of the lower mast and projecting on all sudes. It serves to spead the topmast rigging, thus strengheningthe mast, and also furnishes a convenient standing place for the men aloft.
v. t.
To rise to the top of; to go over the top of.
n.
A bundle or ball of slivers of comkbed wool, from which the noils, or dust, have been taken out.
v. t.
To take off the or upper part of; to crop.