American Beauty (1999 film) American Beauty (1999 film) American Beauty is a 1999 American drama film written by Alan Ball and directed by Sam Mendes in his feature film directorial debut. Kevin Spacey stars as Lester Burnham, a 42-year-old advertising executive who has a midlife crisis when he becomes infatuated with his teenage daughter's best friend, Angela (Mena Suvari). Annette Bening co-stars as Lester's materialistic wife, Carolyn, and Thora Birch plays their insecure daughter, Jane. Wes Bentley, Chris Cooper, and Allison Janney also feature. The film is described by academics as a satire of American middle-class notions of beauty and personal satisfaction; analysis has
Burnham Sterling and Company Burnham Sterling and Company Burnham Sterling & Company is an aircraft consulting and advisory practice led by former senior members of Babcock & Brown. The traditional aircraft advisory activities formerly offered by Babcock are now offered by Burnham Sterling and continue to be led by former Babcock partner, Michael Dickey Morgan. Burnham Sterling operates its aircraft advisory practice from Babcock’s former offices in Cos Cob, Connecticut. The company is headed by Michael Dickey Morgan, 20 years at Babcock & Brown, most recently at head of the aircraft advisory business. Some of the services Burnham Sterling provides are: 1. Operating leases