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People Who Were Born in the Year 1920:
(101 found)
Jody Rainwater
musician
,
comedy
,
bluegrass
,
radio
,
dj
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Edward Johnson
Also Known As:
Little Jody Rainwater
Little Jody
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1920
Death Date:
24 December 2011
Age:
91 or 92
Birth Place:
Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
String bass with the group
Foggy Mountain Boys
. Radio DJ.
Isaac Asimov
writer
,
AIDS
Real/Birth Name:
Isaak Yudovich Ozimov
Also Known As:
Paul French
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 January 1920
Death Date:
6 April 1992
Age at Death:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Petrovici, Byelorussian SSR, USSR
Brief Facts:
Prolific science and science fiction writer, over 500 works published. Books
Foundation
,
Foundation and Empire
,
Second Foundation
,
I, Robot
. Died of heart and kidney failure, which were due to complications of the HIV infection, contracted from a blood transfusion.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
New York State Writers Hall of Fame
2015.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
1997.
Early Wynn
baseball
,
radio
,
sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
Early Wynn Jr.
Nickname(s):
Gus
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 January 1920
Death Date:
4 April 1999
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Hartford, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Baseball teams
Washington Senators
,
Cleveland Indians
,
Chicago White Sox
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame
1972.
Cy Young Award
1959.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1971.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1972.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
DeForest Kelley
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Jackson DeForest Kelley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 January 1920
Death Date:
11 June 1999
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
Star Trek
. Movies
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
,
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
,
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
,
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry18 December 1991
William Warfield
singer
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
William Caesar Warfield
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 January 1920
Death Date:
26 August 2002
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
West Helena, Arkansas, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Leontyne Price
Older than Leontyne Price by 7 years.
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Brief Facts:
Bass-baritone, famed for role as
Porgy
in opera
Porgy and Bess
. Movie
Show Boat
as the tugboat captain, also song
Ol' Man River
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame
2000.
Jerry Maren
actor
,
little person
Real/Birth Name:
Gerald Marenghi
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 January 1920
Death Date:
? May 2018
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Height:
3 feet 4 inches (101.6 cm)
Brief Facts:
Height in 1938 shown. Member of
The Munchkins
in movie
The Wizard of Oz
, and a member of the
Lollipop Guild
. He hands a lollipop to Dorothy. Was in role
Buster Brown
in commercials for the shoe company.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6915 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry as a member of group
The Munchkins
.
Frankie Albert
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Frank Cullen Albert
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 January 1920
Death Date:
4 September 2002
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback, left-handed. Teams
Stanford University
,
Los Angeles Bulldogs
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Calgary Stampeders
. The first college T-formation quarterback in modern football history. In the Navy during World War II.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1981.
College Football Hall of Fame
1956.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1992.
Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame
.
Mo Scarry
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Joseph Scarry
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 February 1920
Death Date:
9 September 2012
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Duquesne, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Center, tackle. Teams
Waynesburg College
,
Cleveland Rams
,
Cleveland Browns
.
Eddie Bracken
actor
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Vincent Bracken
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 February 1920
Death Date:
14 November 2002
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Astoria, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Vacation
,
Natonal Lampoon's Vacation
,
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
. Broadway plays
Too Many Girls
,
Shinbone Alley
,
Hello, Dolly!
,
The Odd Couple
,
Sugar Babies
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame
1996.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1651 Vine Street for contributions to radio
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6751 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Bruce Smith (halfback)
football
Real/Birth Name:
Bruce P. Smith
Nickname(s):
Boo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 February 1920
Death Date:
28 August 1967
Age at Death:
47
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Faribault, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
University of Minnesota
as halfback. Teams
Green Bay Packers
,
Los Angeles Rams
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1972.
Heisman Trophy
1941.
Boudleaux Bryant
composer
,
singer
,
musician
Real/Birth Name:
Diadorius Boudleaux Bryant
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 February 1920
Death Date:
25 June 1987
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Shellman, Georgia, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Felice Bryant
, until he died.
Older than Felice Bryant by 5 years.
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Brief Facts:
First name pronounced Bood-Low. Composed many songs with his wife including
Wake Up Little Susie
performed by the Everly Brothers. Violinist and fiddler.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame
1985.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1991.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
1982.
Music City Walk of Fame
2006.
NACMAI Hall of Fame
1999.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1972.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1986.
Trudy Marshall
actor
,
tv
,
radio
,
model
Real/Birth Name:
Gertrude Marshall
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
14 February 1920
Death Date:
23 May 2004
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
mother of
Deborah Raffin
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Descendants:
Deborah Raffin
Brief Facts:
Movie
Boston Blackie and the Law
. Model for cigarettte advertisements.
Annie Glenn
relative
Real/Birth Name:
Annna Margaret Castor
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
17 February 1920
Death Date:
19 May 2020
Age at Death:
100
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Relationships:
wife of
John Glenn
, until his earlier death.
Older than John Glenn by 1 year.
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Brief Facts:
Had a stuttering problem, as did her father. Died of COVID-19.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Stuttering Association Hall of Fame
2004.
Ohio Women's Hall of Fame
1999.
Billy Byrd
musician
,
country
,
jazz
Real/Birth Name:
William Lewis Byrd
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 February 1920
Death Date:
7 August 2001
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Steel guitar. Session musician. Many years with
Ernest Tubb
in his band
The Texas Troubadours
.
Bill Cullen
tv
,
radio
,
game show
Real/Birth Name:
William Lawrence Francis Cullen
Nickname(s):
Dean of Game Show Hosts
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 February 1920
Death Date:
7 July 1990
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
TV game shows
The Price Is Right
,
I've Got a Secret
,
To Tell the Truth
,
The $25,000 Pyramid
,
Chain Reaction
.
Tony Randall
actor
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Leonard Rosenberg
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 February 1920
Death Date:
17 May 2004
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Best known in role of
Felix Unger
in TV series
The Odd Couple
. Broadway play
Inherit the Wind
. Movies
7 Faces of Dr. Lao
,
Fatal Instinct
,
Pillow Talk
,
The Mating Game
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Theater Hall of Fame
1998.
James Doohan
actor
Real/Birth Name:
James Montgomery Doohan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 March 1920
Death Date:
20 June 2005
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Brief Facts:
In role of
Scotty
in the TV series
Star Trek
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry31 August 2004
Lewis Gilbert
director
,
writer
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Lewis Gilbert
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 March 1920
Death Date:
23 February 2018
Age at Death:
97, 11 days before his 98
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Hackney, London, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1997 Birthday Honours. Movies
Reach for the Sky
,
Sink the Bismarck!
,
Alfie
,
Educating Rita
,
Shirley Valentine
,
You Only Live Twice
,
The Spy Who Loved Me
,
Moonraker
.
Hank Ketcham
cartoonist
Real/Birth Name:
Henry King Ketcham
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 March 1920
Death Date:
1 June 2001
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Seattle, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Cartoon
Dennis the Menace
. Movie
Dennis the Menace
.
Buster Ramsey
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Garard Sliger Ramsey
Also Known As:
Garard S. Ramsey
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 March 1920
Death Date:
16 September 2007
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Townsend, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard, linebacker. Teams
College of William & Mary
,
Chicago Cardinals
. Coach, teams
Chicago Cardinals
,
Detroit Lions
,
Buffalo Bills
,
Pittsburgh Steelers
. Credited with devising the 4-3 defense.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1978.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1977.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
1974.
Leo McKern
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Reginald McKern
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 March 1920
Death Date:
23 July 2002
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Brief Facts:
Played title role of
Rumpole
in BBC TV series
Rumpole of the Bailey
. Movie
A Man for All Seasons
.
Tige Andrews
actor
,
painter
,
singer
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Tiger Andrews
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 March 1920
Death Date:
27 January 2007
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
The Mod Squad
. Movies
Raid on Entebbe
,
Mister Roberts
. Broadway play
Mister Roberts
.
Ross Martin
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Martin Rosenblatt
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 March 1920
Death Date:
3 July 1981
Age at Death:
61
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Grodek, Poland
Brief Facts:
TV show
The Wild Wild West
. Movie
Conquest of Space
.
Patrick Troughton
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Patrick George Troughton
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 March 1920
Death Date:
28 March 1987
Age at Death:
67, 3 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Mill Hill, London, England, UK
Brief Facts:
TV series
Doctor Who
.
Toshiro Mifune
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Mifune Toshirō
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 April 1920
Death Date:
24 December 1997
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Qingdao, Shandong, China
Brief Facts:
Parents were Methodist missionaries in Chima. Movies
Rashomon
,
Seven Samurai
. TV miniseries
Shogun
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6912 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry14 November 2016
Jack Webb
actor
,
director
,
producer
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
John Randolph Webb
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 April 1920
Death Date:
23 December 1982
Age at Death:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Santa Monica, California, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Julie London
Older than Julie London by 6 years.
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Brief Facts:
TV series
Dragnet
,
Emergency!
,
Adam-12
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
1992.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7040 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6278 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Eric Rohmer
director
,
actor
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Maurice Scherer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 April 1920
Death Date:
11 January 2010
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Nancy, Lorraine, France
Brief Facts:
Name pronounced "row-MEHR." Movies
My Night at Maud's
,
Claire's Knee
,
Pauline at the Beach
.
Ravi Shankar
musician
,
composer
,
educator
Real/Birth Name:
Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 April 1920
Death Date:
11 December 2012
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Varanasi, India
Relationships:
father of
Norah Jones
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Descendants:
Norah Jones
Brief Facts:
Hindustani classical music on the sitar. Worked with
George Harrison
. In 2001 awarded an Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Elizabeth II for his services to music.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
French Legion of Honor
.
Carmen McRae
jazz
,
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Carmen Mercedes McRae
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
8 April 1920
Death Date:
10 November 1994
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
,
Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame
.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1984.
NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
1993.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2004.
Barry Nelson
actor
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Haakon Nielson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 April 1920
Death Date:
7 April 2007
Age at Death:
86, 9 days before his 87
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
San Francisco, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Shining
,
Airport
,
Pete 'n' Tillie
. TV show (one hour)
Casino Royale
in 1954 role of
James Bond
aka Card Sharp Jimmy Bond. Broadway plays
Cactus Flower
,
Act
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6259 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Hal March
actor
,
radio
,
director
,
tv
,
Broadway
,
game show
Real/Birth Name:
Harold Mendelson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 April 1920
Death Date:
19 January 1970
Age at Death:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
San Francisco, California, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Candy Toxton
, until he died.
Older than Candy Toxton by 5 years.
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Brief Facts:
Directed TV series
F Troop
. Host of game TV show
The $64,000 Question
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1560 Vine Street for contributions to radio
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6536 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
David M. Nelson
football
,
coach
,
educator
,
writer
,
inventor
Real/Birth Name:
David Moir Nelson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 April 1920
Death Date:
30 November 1991
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Height:
5 feet 7 inches (170.18 cm)
Brief Facts:
Specialist on game rules. Halfback, team
University of Michigan
. Coach, teams
Hillsdale College
,
University of Maine
,
University of Delaware
. Invented the Wing-T formation. Book
The Anatomy of a Game: Football, the Rules, and the Men Who Made the Game
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1989.
College Football Hall of Fame
1987.
Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame
1978.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1986.
Denver Pyle
actor
,
director
,
western
Real/Birth Name:
Denver Dell Pyle
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 May 1920
Death Date:
25 December 1997 (Christmas Day)
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Bethune, Colorado, USA
Brief Facts:
Best known for TV series
The Dukes of Hazard
. Movies
Maverick
,
Shenandoah
,
Return from Witch Mountain
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars
1991.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7083 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry12 December 1997
Tiny Moore
musician
,
country
Real/Birth Name:
Billie Moore
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 May 1920
Death Date:
15 December 1987
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Port Arthur, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Electric mandolin (5 string) and fiddle. Western swing band
The Texas Playboys
. Band
The Strangers
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
2001.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1999.
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
2001 as a member of group
The Texas Playboys
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1999 as a member of group
The Texas Playboys
.
Pope John Paul II
religion
,
poet
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Karol Jzef Wojtyła
Karol Jozef Wojtyla
Also Known As:
Giovanni Paolo II
John Paul II
John Paul the Great
Nickname(s):
Lolek
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 May 1920
Death Date:
2 April 2005
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Wadowice, Poland
Brief Facts:
Pope travelled widely, over 100 countries. Credited with helping to bring down Communism. Acted in plays as a student. Published poetry. The first Polish Pope. Last name pronounced Voy-Tee-Wah. Beatified on 1 May, 2011.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Congressional Gold Medal
2000.
Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors
1987.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2004.
Time Person of the Year
1994.
Betty Driver
actor
,
soap
,
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Elizabeth Mary Driver
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
20 May 1920
Death Date:
15 October 2011
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
TV series (British "soap")
Coronation Street
for more than 2,800 episodes. Appointed MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours List of 2000.
Peggy Lee
singer
,
jazz
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Norma Delores Egstrom
Also Known As:
Miss Peggy Lee
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
26 May 1920
Death Date:
21 January 2002
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Jamestown, North Dakota, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
Maana (Is Soon Enough for Me)
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame
.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1992.
Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame
2002.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1999.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6319 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
Clifton James
actor
,
soap
Real/Birth Name:
George Clifton James
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 May 1920
Death Date:
15 April 2017
Age at Death:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Spokane, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Live and Let Die
,
The Man with the Golden Gun
,
Cool Hand Luke
. TV series
City of Angels
.
Tex Schramm
football
,
manager
Real/Birth Name:
Texas Earnest Schramm Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 June 1920
Death Date:
15 July 2003
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
San Gabriel, California, USA
Brief Facts:
President and general manager of team
Dallas Cowboys
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
2003.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1991.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
1990.
Ian Carmichael
actor
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Ian Gillett Carmichael
Also Known As:
Ian Carmichael OBE
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 June 1920
Death Date:
5 February 2010
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Kingston-Upon-Hull, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Broadway farce play
Boeing-Boeing
. Movies
School for Scoundrels
,
I'm All Right Jack
,
Private's Progress
,
Lucky Jim
. Role of
Lord Peter Wimsey
in multiple television mini-series.
Paul Frees
actor
,
kids
Real/Birth Name:
Solomon Hersh Frees
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 June 1920
Death Date:
2 November 1986
Age at Death:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Voices in cartoons. Voice of the
Ghost Host
in the Disneyland Haunted Mansion.
Lee Drinkard
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Arthur Lee Drinkard
Also Known As:
Lee Drinkard Warrick
Lee Warrick
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
? July 1920
Death Date:
2005
Birth Place:
Blakely, Georgia, USA
Relationships:
aunt of
Bobbi Kristina Brown
sister of
Cissy Houston
Older than Cissy Houston by 12 or 13 years.
mother of
Dee Dee Warwick
mother of
Dionne Warwick
aunt of
Gary Garland
wife of
Mansel Warrick
, until his earlier death.
Younger than Mansel Warrick by 8 or 9 years.
aunt of
Whitney Houston
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Dee Dee Warwick
Dionne Warwick
Brief Facts:
Member of gospel group
The Drinkard Singers
and backup singer group
The Sweet Inspirations
.
Leona Helmsley
business
,
criminal
Real/Birth Name:
Leona Mindy Rosenthal
Nickname(s):
The Queen of Mean
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
4 July 1920
Death Date:
20 August 2007
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Ulster County, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Hotelier in New York, also owned the Empire State Building, convicted of tax evasion and other charges, Served 18 months in prison. Net worth several billion dollars. Quoted as saying, "We don't pay taxes. Only the little people pay taxes".
David Brinkley
news
,
tv
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
David McClure Brinkley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 July 1920
Death Date:
11 June 2003
Age at Death:
82, 29 days before his 83
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Co-anchor, TV show
The Huntley-Brinkley Report
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
1996.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1992.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
1988.
Beah Richards
actor
,
writer
,
poet
,
activist
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Beulah Elizabeth Richardson
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
12 July 1920
Death Date:
14 September 2000
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Pronounced first name Bee-ah. Academy award nomination for part in movie
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
. Won Emmy for part in TV series
The Practice
. TV show
ER
. Book
A Black Woman Speaks and Other Poems
. Broadway play
The Amen Corner
.
John Paxton
actor
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
John Lane Paxton
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 July 1920
Death Date:
17 November 2011
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Missouri, USA
Relationships:
father of
Bill Paxton
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Bill Paxton
Brief Facts:
Movies
Spider-Man
,
Spider-Man 3
.
Marijohn Wilkin
educator
,
composer
,
country
Real/Birth Name:
Marijohn Melson
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
14 July 1920
Death Date:
28 October 2006
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Kemp, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
P. T. 109
performed by
Jimmy Dean
. Song
I Just Don't Understand
recorded by the Beatles.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
NACMAI Hall of Fame
1999.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1975.
Tommy Prothro
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
James Thompson Prothro Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 July 1920
Death Date:
14 May 1995
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach at teams
Oregon State University
,
UCLA
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
San Diego Chargers
,
Cleveland Browns
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1991.
Duke Athletics Hall of Fame
1983.
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2016.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1988.
UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame
1985.
Isaac Stern
musician
Real/Birth Name:
Isaac Stern
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 July 1920
Death Date:
22 September 2001
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Kremenets, (now In Ukraine), Poland
Brief Facts:
Famous violinist. Moved to USA at age 14 months.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Jewish-American Hall of Fame
.
Kennedy Center Honors
1984.
National Medal of Arts
1991.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1992.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6540 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
Bob Waterfield
football
,
coach
,
actor
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Stanton Waterfield
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 July 1920
Death Date:
25 March 1983
Age at Death:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Elmira, New York, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Jane Russell
Older than Jane Russell by less than 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
UCLA
,
Cleveland Rams
,
Los Angeles Rams
. Coach, team
Los Angeles Rams
. Movie
The King and Four Queens
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
NFL Player of the Year
1945.
NFL Player of the Year
1950.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1965.
St. Louis Rams Ring of Fame
.
Sammy Lee
diving
,
doctor
,
coach
,
military
Real/Birth Name:
Samuel Lee
Also Known As:
Dr. Sammy Lee
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 August 1920
Death Date:
2 December 2016
Age at Death:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Fresno, California, USA
Brief Facts:
The first Asian-American to win Olympic Gold Medal 1948 as a diver. Won again, the first man to win back-to-back gold medals in Olympic platform diving, Olympic Gold Medal 1952. Of Korean ancestry. Became a doctor, served in the army in the Korean War. Coached divers at Olympic games.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Anaheim / Orange County Walk of Stars
2009.
International Swimming Hall of Fame
1968.
James E. Sullivan Award
1953.
Olympic Gold Medal
1948.
Olympic Gold Medal
1952.
Orange County Sports Hall of Fame
1984.
United States Olympic Hall of Fame
.
P.D. James
writer
,
British peer
Real/Birth Name:
Phyllis Dorothy James
Also Known As:
PD James
Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
3 August 1920
Death Date:
27 November 2014
Age at Death:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Crime novel author. Books
The Children of Men
,
The Murder Room
,
Death Comes to Pemberley
. Awarded an OBE in 1983, and made a life peer in 1991.
Helen Thomas
news
,
columnist
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Helen Amelia Thomas
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
4 August 1920
Death Date:
21 July 2013
Age at Death:
92, 14 days before her 93
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Winchester, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Member of the White House press corps. News and commentary with United Press International for 57 years. Received numerous awards and more than 30 honorary degrees.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Michigan Walk of Fame
2006.
Michigan Women's Hall of Fame
1986.
Ella Raines
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Ella Wallace Raubes
Also Known As:
Ella Wallace Raines
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
6 August 1920
Death Date:
30 May 1988
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Snoqualmie Falls, Washington, USA
Relationships:
ex-wife of
Robin Olds
Older than Robin Olds by 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Web
,
Brute Force
,
Tall in the Saddle
,
Phantom Lady
. TV series
Janet Dean, Registered Nurse
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6600 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Maureen O'Hara
actor
,
singer
,
western
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Maureen Fitzsimmons
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
17 August 1920
Death Date:
24 October 2015
Age at Death:
95
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Ranelagh, Dublin, Ireland
Brief Facts:
Movies
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
,
How Green Was My Valley
,
Spencer's Mountain
,
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
,
The Parent Trap (1961)
,
The Quiet Man
. Broadway musical play
Christine
. Naturalized citizen of the United States 1946, remaining dual citizen in Ireland.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hall of Great Western Performers
1993.
Irish America Hall of Fame
2011.
Irish American Hall of Fame
2011.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7004 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Shelley Winters
actor
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Shirley Schrift
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
18 August 1920
Death Date:
14 January 2006
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Relationships:
ex-wife of
Anthony Franciosa
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Diary of Anne Frank
,
A Patch of Blue
,
A Place in the Sun
,
The Poseidon Adventure
. Two Oscars.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1752 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry
St. Louis Walk of Fame
A star at 6323 Delmar Boulevard
Christopher Robin Milne
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Christopher Robin Milne
Nickname(s):
Billy
Moon
Billy Moon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 August 1920
Death Date:
20 April 1996
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Chelsea, London, England, UK
Relationships:
son of
A.A. Milne
nephew of
Aubrey de Slincourt
son of
Dorothy Milne
first cousin of
Lesley Milne
husband of
Lesley Milne
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
A.A. Milne
Dorothy Milne
Brief Facts:
Book
The Enchanted Places
. Subject of book
Winnie-the-Pooh
by his father.
Denton Cooley
doctor
,
basketball
Real/Birth Name:
Denton Arthur Cooley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 August 1920
Death Date:
18 November 2016
Age at Death:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Cardiac and thoracic surgeon. Implanted the first artificial heart. Team
University of Texas
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
1967.
National Medal of Technology and Innovation
1998.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1984.
Theodore Roosevelt Award
1980.
Ray Bradbury
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Ray Douglas Bradbury
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 August 1920
Death Date:
5 June 2012
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Waukegan, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Books
The Martian Chronicles
,
The Illustrated Man
,
Something Wicked this Way Comes
. Book and movie
Fahrenheit 451
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Medal of Arts
2004.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
1999.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6644 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry1 April 2002
Charlie Parker
musician
,
jazz
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Christopher Parker Jr.
Nickname(s):
Charlie
Bird
Yardbird
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 August 1920
Death Date:
12 March 1955
Age at Death:
34
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Saxophone player. Nickname Yardbird because he liked chicken.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame
.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1979.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame
1955.
Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2004.
Hall of Famous Missourians
1994.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2002.
Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2004.
Richard Farnsworth
stunts
,
actor
,
western
,
suicide
Real/Birth Name:
Richard William Farnsworth
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 September 1920
Death Date:
6 October 2000
Age at Death:
80, 35 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Spartacus
,
The Ten Commandments
,
The Grey Fox
,
Anne of Green Gables
,
Misery
,
The Straight Story
. Suicide by gunshot.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hall of Great Western Performers
1997.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars
2000.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1560 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry17 August 1992
Shot Jackson
country
,
musician
Real/Birth Name:
Harold Bradley Jackson
Nickname(s):
Buckshot
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 September 1920
Death Date:
24 January 1991
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Session player. Worked for
Kitty Wells
,
Roy Acuff
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Steel Guitar Hall of Fame
.
John Houston
relative
Real/Birth Name:
John Russell Houston Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 September 1920
Death Date:
2 February 2003
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Relationships:
grandfather of
Bobbi Kristina Brown
ex-husband of
Cissy Houston
Older than Cissy Houston by 13 years.
father of
Whitney Houston
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Whitney Houston
Bobbi Kristina Brown
Brief Facts:
Newark City administrator and entertainment executive.
Jack Warden
actor
,
boxing
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
John H. Lebzelter
Also Known As:
Johnny Costello
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 September 1920
Death Date:
19 July 2006
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Presidio
,
All the President's Men
,
12 Angry Men
,
From Here to Eternity
,
Shampoo
. TV series
Jigsaw John
,
The Bad News Bears
,
N.Y.P.D.
. Broadway play
A View from the Bridge
.
Frances Heflin
actor
,
soap
,
director
Real/Birth Name:
Mary Frances Heflin
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
20 September 1920
Death Date:
1 June 1994
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Relationships:
mother of
Marta Heflin
younger sister of
Van Heflin
Younger than Van Heflin by 11 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Marta Heflin
Brief Facts:
TV series
All My Children
. Movies
Mr. Billion
,
The Molly Maguires
.
Jay Ward
producer
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
J Troplong Ward
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 September 1920
Death Date:
12 October 1989
Age at Death:
69, 22 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Berkeley, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Produced cartoon series
Rocky and His Friends
,
George of the Jungle
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry21 June 2000
Mickey Rooney
actor
,
dancer
,
singer
,
producer
,
director
,
writer
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Ninnian Joseph Yule Jr.
Also Known As:
Mickey McGuire
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 September 1920
Death Date:
6 April 2014
Age at Death:
93
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Height:
5 feet 2 inches (157.48 cm)
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Ava Gardner
Older than Ava Gardner by 2 years.
separated husband of
Carolyn Mitchell
, until her earlier death.
Older than Carolyn Mitchell by 16 years.
separated husband of
Jan Rooney
, until he died.
Older than Jan Rooney by 19 years.
ex-husband of
Martha Vickers
Older than Martha Vickers by 4 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movies
National Velvet
,
Night at the Museum
,
Captains Courageous
,
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
,
The Bridges at Toko-Ri
,
Babes in Arms (1938)
,
Girl Crazy
, with
Judy Garland
. Broadway musical revue
Sugar Babies
. Duo
Jan and Mickey Rooney
. Married 8 times.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Anaheim / Orange County Walk of Stars
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1718 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6372 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6541 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A star at 135 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way11 January 1996
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard for live performance or theater26 April 2004 as a member of group
Jan and Mickey Rooney
.
Barbara Britton
actor
,
western
,
soap
Real/Birth Name:
Barbara Maurine Brantingham
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
26 September 1920
Death Date:
17 January 1980
Age at Death:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Long Beach, California, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
Mr. and Mrs. North
,
One Life to Live
. Movies
Captain Kidd
,
The Virginian
,
Bwana Devil
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1719 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry
Tommy Doss
singer
,
musician
Real/Birth Name:
Lloyd Thomas Doss
Nickname(s):
Spike
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 September 1920
Death Date:
25 October 2011
Age at Death:
91, 29 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Weiser, Idaho, USA
Brief Facts:
Member of
Sons of the Pioneers
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1980.
Hall of Great Western Performers
1995.
Texas Trail of Fame
2001.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2005.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame
1989.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame
2008.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1980 as a member of group
Sons of the Pioneers
.
Hall of Great Western Performers
1995 as a member of group
Sons of the Pioneers
.
Texas Trail of Fame
2001 as a member of group
Sons of the Pioneers
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2005 as a member of group
Sons of the Pioneers
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6845 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry as a member of group
Sons of the Pioneers
.
William Conrad
actor
,
radio
,
director
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
John William Cann
Also Known As:
J. Darnoc
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 September 1920
Death Date:
11 February 1994
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
TV shows
Jake and the Fatman
,
Cannon
,
Nero Wolfe
. Narrator for multiple series.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
.
National Radio Hall of Fame
1997.
Walter Matthau
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Walter John Matthow
Also Known As:
Walter Matuschanskayasky (said to be a joke by himself!)
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 October 1920
Death Date:
1 July 2000
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Carol Grace
, until he died.
Older than Carol Grace by 3 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movies
Hello, Dolly!
,
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
,
Charade
,
Out to Sea
,
Grumpy Old Men
,
Grumpier Old Men
,
Dennis the Menace
,
The Fortune Cookie
,
Cactus Flower
,
The Odd Couple II
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6357 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry9 March 1982
Frank Sinkwich
football
Real/Birth Name:
Frank Francis Sinkwich
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 October 1920
Death Date:
22 October 1990
Age at Death:
70, 12 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Starjak, Croatia
Brief Facts:
Team
University of Georgia
as halfback. Teams
Detroit Lions
,
New York Yankees
,
Baltimore Colts
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1954.
Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame
.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1967.
Heisman Trophy
1942.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1969.
University of Georgia Athletic Association Circle of Honor
1996.
Laraine Day
actor
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
La Raine Johnson
Also Known As:
Laraine Hays
Laraine Johnson
Nickname(s):
The First Lady of Baseball
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
13 October 1920
Death Date:
10 November 2007
Age at Death:
87, 28 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Roosevelt, Utah, USA
Relationships:
ex-wife of
Leo Durocher
Younger than Leo Durocher by 15 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movies
Calling Dr. Kildare
,
Foreign Correspondent
,
The High and the Mighty
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6676 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Iggie Wolfington
actor
,
singer
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Ignatius Wolfington
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 October 1920
Death Date:
30 September 2004
Age at Death:
83, 14 days before his 84
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
1958 Tony Award nomination for Broadway musical
The Music Man
. Song
Shipoopi
. Movies
Herbie Rides Again
,
1941
.
Chris Economaki
auto racing
,
sports analyst
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Christopher Constantine Economaki
Nickname(s):
The Dean of American Motorsports
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 October 1920
Death Date:
28 September 2012
Age at Death:
91, 17 days before his 92
nd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Role of
a pit reporter
in the movies
Stroker Ace
,
Six Pack
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1993.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1994.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2009.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1993.
Mario Puzo
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Mario Gianluigi Puzo
Also Known As:
Mario Cleri
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 October 1920
Death Date:
2 July 1999
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Book and movie
The Godfather
. Many stories are about the Mafia. Movies
The Godfather: Part II
,
The Godfather: Part III
,
Superman
,
Superman II
.
Montgomery Clift
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Montgomery Clift
Nickname(s):
Monty
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 October 1920
Death Date:
23 July 1966
Age at Death:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
A Place in the Sun
,
From Here to Eternity
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6104 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Melina Mercouri
actor
,
writer
,
politician
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Maria Amalia Mercouri
Μαρία Αμαλία Μερκούρη
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
18 October 1920
Death Date:
6 March 1994
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Athens, Greece
Brief Facts:
Movies
Stella
,
Topkapi
,
Never on Sunday
. Greek Parliament.
LaWanda Page
actor
,
comedy
Real/Birth Name:
Alberta Peal
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
19 October 1920
Death Date:
14 September 2002
Age at Death:
81, 35 days before her 82
nd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
Sanford and Son
. Movies
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
,
Zapped!
,
Meteor Man
.
Nanette Fabray
actor
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Ruby Bernadette Nanette Fabares
Also Known As:
Nanette Fabares
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
27 October 1920
Death Date:
22 February 2018
Age at Death:
97
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
San Diego, California, USA
Relationships:
aunt of
Shelley Fabares
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
In Our Gang comedies. Movie
The Band Wagon
. Broadway play
Love Life
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6300 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Phyllis Hill
actor
,
soap
Real/Birth Name:
Helen Phyllis Hill
Also Known As:
Phyllis Hill Overton
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
27 October 1920
Death Date:
1 January 1993
Age at Death:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Frank Overton
, until his earlier death.
Younger than Frank Overton by 2 years.
ex-wife of
Jos Ferrer
Younger than Jos Ferrer by 11 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
TV series
General Hospital
.
Dick Francis
writer
,
horse racing
,
knighted
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Stanley Francis
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
31 October 1920
Death Date:
14 February 2010
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Lawrenny, Wales, UK
Brief Facts:
Appointed CBE in 2000. Former jockey. Writes novels about involving horse racing. Books
Whip Hand
,
Dead Cert
,
Odds Against
.
Esther Rolle
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Esther Elizabeth Rolle
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
8 November 1920
Death Date:
17 November 1998
Age at Death:
78, 9 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Pompano Beach, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Role of
Florida Evans
. TV shows
Maude
,
Good Times
. Movie
Driving Miss Daisy
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
1987.
Jennifer Holt
actor
,
western
Real/Birth Name:
Elizabeth Marshall Holt
Also Known As:
Jacqueline Holt
Jenifer Holt
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
10 November 1920
Death Date:
21 September 1997
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Hollywood, California, USA
Relationships:
daughter of
Jack Holt
younger sister of
Tim Holt
Younger than Tim Holt by 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Jack Holt
Brief Facts:
Movies
Buffalo Bill Rides Again
,
Pioneer Justice
,
Riders of the Santa Fe
.
Rabbit Kekai
surfing
Real/Birth Name:
Albert Kekai
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 November 1920
Death Date:
13 May 2016
Age at Death:
95
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Brief Facts:
Hawaiian surfing legend.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Surfers' Hall of Fame
2012.
Surfing Walk of Fame
2001.
Sunset Carson
actor
,
western
,
rodeo
,
circus
Real/Birth Name:
Winifred Maurice Harrison
Also Known As:
Michael Harrison
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 November 1920
Death Date:
1 May 1990
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Gracemont, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
A real cowboy. Rodeo rider. Movies
The El Paso Kid
,
The Marshal of Windy Hollow
.
Jack Elam
actor
,
western
Real/Birth Name:
William Scott Elam
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 November 1920
Death Date:
20 October 2003
Age at Death:
82, 24 days before his 83
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Miami, Arizona, USA
Brief Facts:
Noted for his unmoving left eye. Often played a sidekick. Movies
Support Your Local Sheriff!
,
Rio Lobo
,
Cannonball Run II
,
The Cannonball Run
,
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
,
Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County
,
Once Upon a Time in the West
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hall of Great Western Performers
1994.
Jerry Roberts
hero
,
spy
,
military
Real/Birth Name:
Raymond Clarke Roberts
Also Known As:
Captain Jerry Roberts
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 November 1920
Death Date:
25 March 2014
Age at Death:
93
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Wembley, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Worked at Bletchley Park in World War II as a codebreaker. Broke secret messages sent by the Germans. Appointed MBE in the 2013 New Year Honours, for services to the work of Bletchley Park and to code breaking.
Gene Tierney
actor
,
model
Real/Birth Name:
Gene Eliza Tierney
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
19 November 1920
Death Date:
6 November 1991
Age at Death:
70, 13 days before her 71
st
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Razor's Edge
,
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947)
,
Advise and Consent
,
Tobacco Road
,
The Return of Frank James
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6125 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Ralph Meeker
actor
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Ralph Rathgeber
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 November 1920
Death Date:
5 August 1988
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Paths of Glory
,
Kiss Me Deadly
,
Gentle Giant
,
The Dirty Dozen
. TV series
Not for Hire
.
Stan Musial
baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Stanley Frank Musial
Nickname(s):
Stan the Man
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 November 1920
Death Date:
19 January 2013
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Donora, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Outfielder for team
St. Louis Cardinals
for 22 seasons, from 1941 through 1963.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hall of Famous Missourians
2000.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1957.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1963.
Missouri Wall of Fame
1969.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1969.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1963.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2011.
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Award
1957.
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
A star at 6502 Delmar Boulevard
Noel Neill
actor
,
model
,
singer
,
western
Real/Birth Name:
Noel Darleen Neill
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
25 November 1920
Death Date:
3 July 2016
Age at Death:
95
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Superman (1948)
,
Atom Man vs. Superman
in role of
Lois Lane
. Also in the 1950s TV series
Adventures of Superman
. A popular pin-up girl during World War 2.
Ricardo Montalban
actor
,
model
,
director
,
singer
,
Broadway
,
western
Real/Birth Name:
Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbn Merino
Also Known As:
Ricardo Montalbn
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 November 1920
Death Date:
13 January 2009
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Relationships:
husband of
Georgiana Young
, until her earlier death.
Older than Georgiana Young by 2 years.
uncle of
Judy Lewis
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Spokesperson for Chrysler cars ("rich Corinthian leather".) TV series
Fantasy Island
,
The Colbys
. Broadway musical play
Jamaica
. Movies
Sweet Charity
,
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
,
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
. 1998, Pope John Paul II made him a Knight Commander of St. Gregory the Great.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Cal Worthington
business
Real/Birth Name:
Calvin Coolidge Worthington
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 November 1920
Death Date:
8 September 2013
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Bly, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Famed for his amusing TV commercials for his auto dealerships in Los Angeles and other western locations.
Virginia Mayo
actor
,
dancer
Real/Birth Name:
Virginia Clara Jones
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
30 November 1920
Death Date:
17 January 2005
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Best Years of Our Lives
,
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
. Her singing was dubbed by others.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars
1992.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1751 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry
St. Louis Walk of Fame
A star at 6620 Delmar Boulevard
Dave Brubeck
musician
,
composer
,
jazz
,
bandleader
Real/Birth Name:
David Warren Brubeck
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 December 1920
Death Date:
5 December 2012
Age at Death:
91, 1 day before his 92
nd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Concord, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Pianist. Compositions and performed music were sometimes in unusual time signatures. Songs
Take Five
,
Unsquare Dance
,
Blue Rondo la Turk
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1989.
California Hall of Fame
2008.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame
1994.
Kennedy Center Honors
2009.
National Medal of Arts
1994.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1716 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry
Clark Terry
musician
,
composer
,
educator
,
jazz
Real/Birth Name:
Clark Virgil Terry Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 December 1920
Death Date:
21 February 2015
Age at Death:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Trumpet and flugelhorn. Band
The Tonight Show Band
. Also performed with
Count Basie
and
Duke Ellington
. Over 900 recordings.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame
.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1994.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame
1994.
Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2013.
Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2013.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
A star at 6623 Delmar Boulevard
Fred Wilt
track
,
writer
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Frederick Loren Wilt
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 December 1920
Death Date:
5 September 1994
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Pendleton, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Long distance runner. FBI agent. Competed in the 10,000 m run at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics. Book
Run Run Run
. Coach for men's and women's team at
Purdue Univerity
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
IU Athletics Hall of Fame
1986.
James E. Sullivan Award
1950.
National Track and Field Hall of Fame
1981.
Purdue Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame
2001.
RRCA American Long Distance Running Hall of Fame
1974.
Little Jimmy Dickens
singer
,
composer
,
musician
,
country
Real/Birth Name:
James Cecil Dickens
Nickname(s):
Tater
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 December 1920
Death Date:
2 January 2015
Age at Death:
94, 14 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Bolt, West Virginia, USA
Height:
4 feet 11 inches (149.86 cm)
Brief Facts:
Songs
A-Sleeping at the Foot of the Bed
,
Take an Old Cold Tater (And Wait)
,
I'm Little But I'm Loud
,
Raggedy Ann (You've Been Quite a Doll)
,
May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1983.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Music City Walk of Fame
2010.
NACMAI Hall of Fame
2000.
West Virginia Music Hall of Fame
2007.
Steve Van Buren
football
Real/Birth Name:
Stephen W. Van Buren
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 December 1920
Death Date:
23 August 2012
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
La Ceiba, Honduras
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Teams
Louisiana State University
,
Philadelphia Eagles
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Eagles Hall of Fame
1987.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1961.
NFL Player of the Year
1949.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1976.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1964.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1965.
Viveca Lindfors
actor
,
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Elsa Viveca Torstensdotter Lindfors
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
29 December 1920
Death Date:
25 October 1995
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Uppsala, Sweden
Brief Facts:
Movies
Stargate
,
The Hand
.
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