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People Who Were Born in the Year 1924:
(123 found)
Earl Scruggs
musician
,
bluegrass
Real/Birth Name:
Earl Eugene Scruggs
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 January 1924
Death Date:
28 March 2012
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Shelby, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Foggy Mountain Breakdown
,
The Ballad of Jed Clampett
with
Lester Flatt
in duo
Flatt & Scruggs
. Invented the three-finger roll on the banjo. Joined the group
Blue Grass Boys
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame
2014.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1985.
International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
1991.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
2007.
National Medal of Arts
1992.
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
2009.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1985 as a member of group
Flatt & Scruggs
.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
2007 as a member of group
Flatt & Scruggs
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry13 February 2003
Ron Moody
actor
,
singer
,
composer
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Ronald Moodnick
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 January 1924
Death Date:
11 June 2015
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Tottenham, London, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Movie
Oliver!
. Broadway musical
Oliver!
.
Max Roach
jazz
,
musician
,
educator
Real/Birth Name:
Maxwell Lemuel Roach
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 January 1924
Death Date:
15 August 2007
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Newland, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Jazz drummer, known for defining the style of drumming in jazz. Awarded a MacArthur Fellowship.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1991.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame
1980.
Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2005.
Grammy Hall of Fame
.
International Percussive Art Society's Hall of Fame
.
Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2005.
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
2009.
Slim Harpo
musician
,
blues
Real/Birth Name:
James Moore
Nickname(s):
slim
Harmonica Slim
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 January 1924
Death Date:
31 January 1970
Age at Death:
46, 20 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Brief Facts:
Blues harmonica player.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Louisiana Music Hall of Fame
.
Guy Williams
actor
,
model
Real/Birth Name:
Armand Joseph Catalano
Nickname(s):
Armando
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 January 1924
Death Date:
30 April 1989
Age at Death:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
Zorro
,
Lost in Space
,
Bonanza
. Death date could have been any time between April 30 and May 6 of 1989.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry2 August 2002
Lee Pockriss
composer
,
writer
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Lee Julian Pockriss
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 January 1924
Death Date:
15 November 2011
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Composer (or co-) of songs
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
,
Catch a Falling Star
,
Johnny Angel
. Broadway musical
Tovarich
.
Slim Whitman
singer
,
country
Real/Birth Name:
Ottis Dewey Whitman Jr.
Nickname(s):
The Smiling Starduster
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 January 1924
Death Date:
19 June 2013
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Tampa, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Rose Marie
,
Indian Love Call
,
Secret Love
. Albums sold through TV ads.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1709 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry
Benny Hill
actor
,
comedy
Real/Birth Name:
Alfred Hawthorn Hill
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 January 1924
Death Date:
19 April 1992
Age at Death:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Southampton, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Silly TV show with many pratfalls.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
London Avenue of Stars
.
J.J. Johnson
musician
,
jazz
,
composer
,
suicide
Real/Birth Name:
James Louis Johnson
Also Known As:
J. J. Johnson
Jay Jay Johnson
Nickname(s):
Jay
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 January 1924
Death Date:
4 February 2001
Age at Death:
77, 13 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Trombonist. Scored TV series
Starsky & Hutch
,
Mike Hammer
,
The Six Million Dollar Man
. Suicide by gunshot.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1988.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame
1988.
Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2016.
John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer
British peer
Real/Birth Name:
Edward John Spencer
Also Known As:
Viscount Althorp
Nickname(s):
Johnnie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 January 1924
Death Date:
29 March 1992
Age at Death:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
London, England, UK
Relationships:
son of
Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer
great grandfather of
Archie Mountbatten-Windsor
grandson of
Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer
father of
Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer
son of
Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer
father of
Diana, Princess of Wales
ex-husband of
Frances Shand Kydd
Older than Frances Shand Kydd by 11 years.
first cousin once removed of
Jane Fellowes, Baroness Fellowes
grandfather of
Lady Kitty Spencer
father of
Lady Sarah McCorquodale
great grandfather of
Prince George of Cambridge
grandfather of
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
great grandfather of
Prince Louis of Cambridge
grandfather of
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
great grandfather of
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge
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Ancestors:
Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer
Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer
Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer
Descendants:
Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer
Lady Kitty Spencer
Diana, Princess of Wales
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Archie Mountbatten-Windsor
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
Prince George of Cambridge
Prince Louis of Cambridge
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge
Lady Sarah McCorquodale
Brief Facts:
Invested as a member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) in 1954.
Lou Groza
football
Real/Birth Name:
Louis Roy Groza
Nickname(s):
The Toe
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 January 1924
Death Date:
29 November 2000
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Martins Ferry, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Placekicker and defensive tackle. Team
Cleveland Browns
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
American Football Kicking Hall of Fame
2008.
Cleveland Browns Ring of Honor
2010.
National High School Hall of Fame
2006.
NFL Player of the Year
1953.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1974.
Speedy West
producer
,
musician
,
country
Real/Birth Name:
Wesley Webb West
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 January 1924
Death Date:
15 November 2003
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Springfield, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Pedal steel guitarist and record producer.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Steel Guitar Hall of Fame
1980.
Brian Rix
actor
,
activist
,
knighted
,
writer
,
radio
,
politician
,
British peer
Real/Birth Name:
Brian Norman Roger Rix
Also Known As:
Brian Rix, Baron Rix
Lord Rix
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 January 1924
Death Date:
20 August 2016
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1977 Birthday Honours. Knighted June 1986 for his services to charity. 27 January 1992, created a life peer, as Baron Rix, of Whitehall. Theatre actor, play
Don't Just Lie There, Say Something
.
Sabu
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Sabu Dastagir
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 January 1924
Death Date:
2 December 1963
Age at Death:
39
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Karapur, Mysore, British India
Brief Facts:
From India. Became a US citizen. Movies
The Tiger Walks
,
The Thief of Baghdad
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6251 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Ramona Jones
musician
,
actor
,
composer
Real/Birth Name:
Ramona Riggins
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
29 January 1924
Death Date:
17 November 2015
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Van Buren, Indiana, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Grandpa Jones
, until his earlier death.
Younger than Grandpa Jones by 10 years.
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Brief Facts:
Fiddler. TV show
Hee Haw
. Movie
R.I.O.T.: The Movie
.
Margaret Truman
writer
,
singer
,
actor
,
radio
Real/Birth Name:
Mary Margaret Truman
Also Known As:
Mary Margaret Truman Daniel
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
17 February 1924
Death Date:
29 January 2008
Age at Death:
83, 19 days before her 84
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Independence, Missouri, USA
Relationships:
daughter of
Bess Truman
granddaughter of
David W. Wallace
daughter of
Harry S. Truman
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Ancestors:
Harry S. Truman
Bess Truman
David W. Wallace
Brief Facts:
Concerts singing classical music. Radio play
The Jackpot
. Radio show
Authors in the News
. Writer of mystery novels in a series, the first was
Murder in the White House
. Also wrote non-fiction.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Missouri Walk of Fame
2008.
Gloria Vanderbilt
business
,
actor
,
model
,
painter
,
style
,
writer
,
socialite
Real/Birth Name:
Gloria Laura Madeleine Sophie Vanderbilt
Also Known As:
Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt-Cooper
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
20 February 1924
Death Date:
17 June 2019
Age at Death:
95
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
first cousin of
Alfred G. Vanderbilt II
niece of
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
mother of
Anderson Cooper
mother of
Carter Vanderbilt Cooper
first cousin once removed of
Consuelo Vanderbilt
great great granddaughter of
Cornelius Vanderbilt
granddaughter of
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
first cousin of
Flora Payne Whitney
great niece of
George Washington Vanderbilt
niece of
Gertrude Whitney
niece of
Gladys Vanderbilt
daughter of
Gloria Morgan
first cousin once removed of
Harold Stirling Vanderbilt
ex-wife of
Leopold Stokowski
Younger than Leopold Stokowski by 41 years.
great granddaughter of
Maria Louisa Vanderbilt
second cousin of
Muriel Vanderbilt
daughter of
Reginald Vanderbilt
ex-wife of
Sidney Lumet
Older than Sidney Lumet by less than 1 year.
niece of
Thelma Morgan
great granddaughter of
William H. Vanderbilt
great niece of
William K. Vanderbilt
first cousin once removed of
William K. Vanderbilt II
second cousin of
William K. Vanderbilt III
wife of
Wyatt Cooper
, until his earlier death.
Older than Wyatt Cooper by 3 years.
Details - all relationships
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Ancestors:
Reginald Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
William H. Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Maria Louisa Vanderbilt
Gloria Morgan
Descendants:
Anderson Cooper
Carter Vanderbilt Cooper
Brief Facts:
Created "designer" jeans. Subject of TV miniseries
Little Gloria, Happy at Last
. Book
Once upon a Time: A True Story
. Actor on TV shows
Studio One
,
Playhouse 90
,
The United States Steel Hour
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame List
1970.
Chris Kraft
engineer
Real/Birth Name:
Christopher Columbus Kraft Jr.
Also Known As:
Christopher C. Kraft Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 February 1924
Death Date:
22 July 2019
Age at Death:
95
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Phoebus, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
NASA engineer and manager. Flight director.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Space Hall of Fame
1988.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
2016.
Theodore Roosevelt Award
1971.
Al Rosen
baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Albert Leonard Rosen
Nickname(s):
Flip
The Hebrew Hammer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 February 1924
Death Date:
13 March 2015
Age at Death:
91, 12 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Third baseman. Team
Cleveland Indians
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame
2006.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1967.
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
1981.
Deke Slayton
space
,
aviator
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Kent Slayton
Also Known As:
Donald Slayton
Nickname(s):
Deke
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 March 1924
Death Date:
13 June 1993
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Sparta, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
Test pilot and astronaut. Apollo-Soyuz docking.
Space Missions:
Apollo-Soyuz
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Space Hall of Fame
.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
1996.
U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
1990.
Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame
.
Lois Andrews
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Lorraine Gourley
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
24 March 1924
Death Date:
5 April 1968
Age at Death:
44, 12 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Huntington Park, California, USA
Relationships:
ex-wife of
George Jessel
Younger than George Jessel by 25 years.
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Brief Facts:
Movies
The Desert Hawk
,
Rustlers
,
Western Heritage
.
Norman Fell
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Norman Feld
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 March 1924
Death Date:
14 December 1998
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Landlord on TV show
Three's Company
.
Roberts Blossom
actor
,
poet
,
soap
Real/Birth Name:
Roberts Scott Blossom
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 March 1924
Death Date:
8 July 2011
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Brief Facts:
Character actor. Movies
Home Alone
,
Deranged
,
Slaughterhouse 5
,
Escape from Alcatraz
,
Doc Hollywood
,
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
,
Christne
.
Sarah Vaughan
singer
,
jazz
Real/Birth Name:
Sarah Lois Vaughan
Nickname(s):
Sassy
The Divine One
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
27 March 1924
Death Date:
3 April 1990
Age at Death:
66, 7 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Misty
,
Smooth Operator
,
Broken Hearted Melody
,
Whatever Lola Wants
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame
.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1982.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame
1982.
Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2010.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2003.
Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2010.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2012.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry31 July 1985
Freddie Bartholomew
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Frederick Llewellyn
(later:) Frederick Llewellyn March
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 March 1924
Death Date:
22 January 1992
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
London, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Child actor. Movie
Little Lord Fauntleroy
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6663 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Emlen Tunnell
football
,
coach
,
military
Real/Birth Name:
Emlen Lewis Tunnell
Nickname(s):
The Gremlin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 March 1924
Death Date:
23 July 1975
Age at Death:
51
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Birth year in doubt. The first African American to play for the New York Giants and also the first to be inducted into the Pro hall. Coast Guard during WWII. Defensive halfback, safety. Teams
New York Giants
,
Green Bay Packers
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Iowa Sports Hall of Fame
1975.
New York Giants Ring of Honor
2010.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1981.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1967.
Marlon Brando
actor
,
activist
,
director
Real/Birth Name:
Marlon Brando Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 April 1924
Death Date:
1 July 2004
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Relationships:
father of
Cheyenne Brando
father of
Christian Brando
grandfather of
Tuki Brando
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Descendants:
Christian Brando
Cheyenne Brando
Tuki Brando
Brief Facts:
Movies
A Streetcar Named Desire
,
The Godfather
,
Apocalypse Now
,
Mutiny on the Bounty
,
One-Eyed Jacks
,
Last Tango in Paris
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1765 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry
Gil Hodges
baseball
,
manager
Real/Birth Name:
Gilbert Ray Hodge
Also Known As:
Gilbert Ray Hodges
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 April 1924
Death Date:
2 April 1972
Age at Death:
47, 2 days before his 48
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Princeton, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
First base. Teams
Brooklyn Dodgers
,
Los Angeles Dodgers
. Manager, teams
Washington Senators
,
New York Mets
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame
1979.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1959.
New York Mets Hall of Fame
1982.
United States Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard (special)20 June 2008 as a member of team
Los Angeles Dodgers
.
Curtis Turner
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Curtis Turner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 April 1924
Death Date:
4 October 1970
Age at Death:
46
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Floyd, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Stock car racer with a reputation for drinking and partying.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2012.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1992.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2006.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2016.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1971.
Stanley Donen
director
,
choreographer
Real/Birth Name:
Stanley Donen
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 April 1924
Death Date:
21 February 2019
Age at Death:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Columbia, South Carolina, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Yvette Mimieux
Older than Yvette Mimieux by 17 years.
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Brief Facts:
Movies
Singin' in the Rain
,
Our Town
,
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
,
Funny Face
,
Damn Yankees!
.
Joseph Ruskin
actor
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Richard Schlafman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 April 1924
Death Date:
28 December 2013
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Smokin' Aces
,
The Scorpion King
,
Star Trek: Insurrection
.
Shorty Rogers
musician
,
jazz
,
composer
Real/Birth Name:
Milton Rogers
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 April 1924
Death Date:
7 November 1994
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Great Barrington, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Flugelhorn. One of the principal creators of West Coast jazz.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1989.
Henry Mancini
composer
,
musician
,
conductor
Real/Birth Name:
Enrico Nicola Mancini
Also Known As:
Henry Nicola Mancini
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 April 1924
Death Date:
14 June 1994
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Little Italy, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Moon River
,
Days of Wine and Roses
,
The Pink Panther Theme
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame
2004.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1984.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6821 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
Gatemouth Brown
singer
,
musician
,
blues
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Clarence Brown
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 April 1924
Death Date:
10 September 2005
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Vinton, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Album
Alright Again!
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Blues Hall of Fame
1999.
Louisiana Blues Hall of Fame
.
Nina Foch
actor
,
educator
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Nina Consuelo Maud Fock
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
20 April 1924
Death Date:
5 December 2008
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Leyden, Netherlands
Brief Facts:
Movies
Executive Suite
,
The Ten Commandments
,
Spartacus
,
Rich and Famous
,
Sliver
. Broadway plays
Tonight at 8:30
,
A Second String
,
Twelfth Night
,
King Lear
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6322 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Ruth Kobart
actor
,
soap
,
opera
,
singer
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Ruth Maxine Finkelstein
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
24 April 1924
Death Date:
14 December 2002
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Dirty Harry
,
Sister Act
,
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
. TV series
Bob
,
One Day at a Time
. Broadway musical play
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
. Nominated for a Tony Award.
Blossom Dearie
singer
,
jazz
,
musician
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Margrete Blossom Dearie
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
28 April 1924
Death Date:
7 February 2009
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
East Durham, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Cabaret singer and pianist. Member of group
Blue Flames
.
Theodore Bikel
actor
,
singer
,
folk
,
musician
,
composer
,
producer
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Theodore Meir Bikel
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 May 1924
Death Date:
21 July 2015
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Vienna, Austria
Brief Facts:
Movies
The African Queen
,
The Defiant Ones
,
The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming
. Broadway musical plays
The Sound of Music
,
Fiddler on the Roof
,
My Fair Lady
. Became a naturalized citizen of the USA in 1961.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard for live performance or theater29 April 2005
Jane Morgan
singer
,
Broadway
,
actor
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
Florence Catherine Currier
Also Known As:
Jane Weintraub
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
3 May 1924
Age today:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Jerry Weintraub
, until his death.
Older than Jerry Weintraub by 13 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Song
Fascination
. Broadway musical
Mame
. Musicals elsewhere
Can-Can
,
The King and I
,
Kiss Me, Kate
,
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
,
Bells Are Ringing
,
Anniversary Waltz
,
Affairs of State
,
Hello, Dolly
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6914 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry6 May 2011
Patricia Kennedy Lawford
socialite
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Patricia Helen Kennedy
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
6 May 1924
Death Date:
17 September 2006
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
Relationships:
aunt of
Bobby Kennedy III
aunt of
Caroline Kennedy
mother of
Christopher Lawford
older sister of
Edward Kennedy
Older than Edward Kennedy by 7 years.
younger sister of
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Younger than Eunice Kennedy Shriver by 2 years.
older sister of
Jean Kennedy Smith
Older than Jean Kennedy Smith by 3 years.
younger sister of
John F. Kennedy
Younger than John F. Kennedy by 6 years.
aunt of
John Kennedy Jr.
aunt of
John Schlossberg
younger sister of
Joseph Kennedy Jr.
Younger than Joseph Kennedy Jr. by 8 years.
daughter of
Joseph Kennedy Sr.
aunt of
Joseph P. Kennedy II
aunt of
Joseph P. Kennedy III
aunt of
Katherine Schwarzenegger
aunt of
Kerry Kennedy
aunt of
Kyra Kennedy
aunt of
Maria Shriver
aunt of
Patrick Schwarzenegger
ex-wife of
Peter Lawford
Younger than Peter Lawford by less than 1 year.
older sister of
Robert F. Kennedy
Older than Robert F. Kennedy by 1 year.
aunt of
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
daughter of
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
aunt of
Rose Schlossberg
younger sister of
Rosemary Kennedy
Younger than Rosemary Kennedy by 5 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Joseph Kennedy Sr.
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
Descendants:
Christopher Lawford
Brief Facts:
Produced single TV shows.
Tim Flock
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Julius Timothy Flock
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 May 1924
Death Date:
31 March 1998
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Fort Payne, Alabama, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Bob Flock
Younger than Bob Flock by 6 years.
younger brother of
Fonty Flock
Younger than Fonty Flock by 3 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Early NASCAR driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Court of Legends
1994.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1995.
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
2002.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1978.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1991.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1999.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2014.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1973.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
1999.
Occoneechee-Orange Speedway Hall of Fame
2010.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2000.
Charlie Justice
football
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Ronald Justice
Nickname(s):
Choo-Choo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 May 1924
Death Date:
17 October 2003
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Teams
University of North Carolina
,
Washington Redskins
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1961.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
.
Southern Conference Hall of Fame
2009.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
.
Priscilla Pointer
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Priscilla Pointer
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
18 May 1924
Age today:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
mother of
Amy Irving
mother of
David Irving
wife of
Jules Irving
, until his death.
Older than Jules Irving by less than 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
David Irving
Amy Irving
Brief Facts:
Movies
Coyote Moon
,
Carried Away
,
Carrie
,
The Falcon and the Snowman
.
Cotton Owens
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Cotton Owens
Also Known As:
Everett "Cotton" Owens
Nickname(s):
King of the Modifieds
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 May 1924
Death Date:
7 June 2012
Age at Death:
88, 17 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Union, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Sprint Cup (then known as Grand National) winner five straight years (1957-61). Won NASCAR's first live televised race.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2008.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2013.
NASCAR Mechanics Hall of Fame
.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1970.
Occoneechee-Orange Speedway Hall of Fame
2008.
South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame
2009.
Peggy Cass
actor
,
model
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Mary Margaret Cass
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
21 May 1924
Death Date:
8 March 1999
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Broadway play
Auntie Mame
defined the role of
Agnes Gooch
- won a Tony. Movie
Auntie Mame
, same character, Oscar nomination.
Charles Aznavour
singer
,
actor
,
composer
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
Shahnour Varenagh Aznavourian
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 May 1924
Death Date:
1 October 2018
Age at Death:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Paris, France
Brief Facts:
Armenian-French. Movie
And Then There Were None
. Songs
She
,
Yesterday When I Was Young
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
French Legion of Honor
.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1996.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6225 Hollywood Boulevard for live performance or theater24 August 2017
Dennis Weaver
actor
,
sidekick
,
activist
,
western
,
composer
,
director
Real/Birth Name:
William Dennis Weaver
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 June 1924
Death Date:
24 February 2006
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Joplin, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Title role as
McCloud
in TV series
McCloud
. TV series
Gunsmoke
in role of
Chester Goode
. Movie
Duel
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Dodge City Trail of Fame
.
Hall of Great Western Performers
1981.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars
1984.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6822 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry9 September 1986
Earl Banks
football
,
coach
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Earl C. Banks
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 June 1924
Death Date:
27 October 1993
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard, teams
University of Iowa
,
New York Yanks
. Coach, team
Morgan State College
. Died in an auto crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2011.
College Football Hall of Fame
1992.
George H.W. Bush
president
,
ambassador
,
vice pres
,
politician
,
aviator
Real/Birth Name:
George Herbert Walker Bush
Also Known As:
George H. W. Bush
Bush 41
Nickname(s):
Poppy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 June 1924
Death Date:
30 November 2018
Age at Death:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Milton, Massachusetts, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Barbara Bush
, until her earlier death.
Older than Barbara Bush by less than 1 year.
grandfather of
Barbara Bush (daughter)
uncle of
Billy Bush
father of
Dorothy Bush Koch
son of
Dorothy Walker Bush
grandfather of
George P. Bush
father of
George W. Bush
great grandfather of
Hal Hager
great grandson of
James Smith Bush
father of
Jeb Bush
grandfather of
Jenna Bush Hager
older brother of
Jonathan Bush
Older than Jonathan Bush by 6 years.
grandfather of
Lauren Bush
father of
Marvin Bush
great grandfather of
Mila Hager
father of
Neil Bush
grandfather of
Pierce Bush
great grandfather of
Poppy Hager
son of
Prescott Bush
father of
Robin Bush
grandson of
Samuel P. Bush
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Prescott Bush
Samuel P. Bush
James Smith Bush
Dorothy Walker Bush
Descendants:
George W. Bush
Barbara Bush (daughter)
Jenna Bush Hager
Hal Hager
Mila Hager
Poppy Hager
Jeb Bush
George P. Bush
Marvin Bush
Neil Bush
Pierce Bush
Lauren Bush
Dorothy Bush Koch
Robin Bush
Brief Facts:
41st president of the US. Ambassador to the UN. Head of the CIA. Vice president under President
Ronald Reagan
. Flew for the Navy in World War II.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
.
Liberty Medal
2006.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2011.
Profile in Courage Award
2014.
Texas Aviation Hall of Fame
1997.
Time Person of the Year
1990.
United States Naval Aviation Hall of Honor
2011.
World Golf Hall of Fame
2011.
Leo Nomellini
football
,
wrestling
Real/Birth Name:
Leo Joseph Nomellini
Nickname(s):
The Lion
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 June 1924
Death Date:
17 October 2000
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Lucca, Tuscany, Italy
Brief Facts:
Offensive and defensive tackle. Grew up in Chicago. Teams
University of Minnesota
,
San Francisco 49ers
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
49ers Hall of Fame
2009.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1985.
College Football Hall of Fame
1977.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1969.
Chet Atkins
musician
,
country
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Chester Burton Atkins
Also Known As:
Mister Guitar
The Country Gentleman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 June 1924
Death Date:
30 June 2001
Age at Death:
77, 10 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Luttrell, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Highly respected guitarist and producer. Album
The Essential Chet Atkins
. Song
Jam Man
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame
1999.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1973.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
1995.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1997.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
2009.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2002.
Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame
1994.
Sidney Lumet
director
,
producer
,
writer
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Sidney Lumet
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 June 1924
Death Date:
9 April 2011
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Relationships:
father of
Amy Lumet
ex-husband of
Gail Jones
Older than Gail Jones by 13 years.
ex-husband of
Gloria Vanderbilt
Younger than Gloria Vanderbilt by less than 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Amy Lumet
Brief Facts:
Movies
12 Angry Men
,
Dog Day Afternoon
,
Network
,
The Verdict
,
Serpico
,
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
,
The Wiz
,
Murder on the Orient Express
.
Richard Bull
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Bull
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 June 1924
Death Date:
3 February 2014
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Zion, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
Little House on the Prairie
. Movie
The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
.
Paul Conrad
cartoonist
,
sculptor
Real/Birth Name:
Paul Francis Conrad
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 June 1924
Death Date:
4 September 2010
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Political editorial cartoons in newspapers
Denver Post
,
Los Angeles Times
. Sculpture
Chain Reaction
made of chains in Santa Monica, California. Pulitzer Prize for cartoons, 1964, 1971 and 1984.
George Morgan
country
,
singer
Real/Birth Name:
George Thomas Morgan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 June 1924
Death Date:
7 July 1975
Age at Death:
51, 9 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Waverly, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Red Roses for a Blue Lady
,
Room Full of Roses
,
Candy Kisses
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1998.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Eva Marie Saint
actor
,
producer
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Eva Marie Saint
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
4 July 1924
Age today:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming
,
North by Northwest
,
Exodus
,
On the Waterfront
,
Superman Returns
,
Because of Winn-Dixie
,
Raintree County
,
Winter's Tale
. TV series
Moonlighting
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6624 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6730 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Darrell Royal
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Darrell K Royal
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 July 1924
Death Date:
7 November 2012
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Hollis, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Middle name is "K" rather than an initial. Head coach for teams
Mississippi State University
,
University of Washington
,
University of Texas
,
Edmonton Eskimos
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2010.
Austin City Limits Hall of Fame
2014.
College Football Hall of Fame
1983.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1961.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1963.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
1998.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
1976.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
2000.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
1992.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1984.
Reds Bagnell Award
2005.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Robert White
aviator
,
engineer
,
X-15
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Michael White
Nickname(s):
Bob
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 July 1924
Death Date:
17 March 2010
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
X-15 test pilot.
Space Missions:
X-15
Multiple flights by a rocket-powered aircraft. Some qualified by the US Air Force for an Astronaut Medal, exceeding 50 miles altitude.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Aerospace Walk of Honor
1992.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
2006.
Mary Ford
singer
,
musician
,
jazz
,
country
Real/Birth Name:
Iris Colleen Summers
Also Known As:
Colleen Hatfield
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
7 July 1924
Death Date:
30 September 1977
Age at Death:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Pasadena, California, USA
Relationships:
ex-wife of
Les Paul
Younger than Les Paul by 9 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Name was picked out of a phone book. Singer and rhythm guitarist with husband
Les Paul
accompanying on guitar. Duo
Les Paul and Mary Ford
. Songs
How High the Moon
,
Vaya Con Dios
,
Mockingbird Hill
,
Bye Bye, Blues
,
I'm Sitting on Top of the World
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Grammy Hall of Fame
.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1541 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry as a member of group
Les Paul and Mary Ford
.
Johnnie Johnson
musician
,
jazz
Real/Birth Name:
Johnnie Clyde Johnson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 July 1924
Death Date:
13 April 2005
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Fairmont, West Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Jazz pianist.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2001.
West Virginia Music Hall of Fame
2007.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
A star at 6628 Delmar Boulevard
Brett Somers
actor
,
comedy
Real/Birth Name:
Audrey Johnston
Also Known As:
Dawn Johnston
Brett Somers-Klugman
Brett Sommers
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
11 July 1924
Death Date:
15 September 2007
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
New Brunswick, Canada
Relationships:
separated wife of
Jack Klugman
, until she died.
Younger than Jack Klugman by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
TV series
The Odd Couple
. As herself, a panelist on TV show
The Match Game
.
Johnny Gilbert
tv
,
actor
,
singer
,
game show
Real/Birth Name:
John L. Gilbert III
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 July 1924
Age today:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Newport News, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Primarily known as announcer for the TV shows
Jeopardy!
,
The Price is Right
and various game shows.
Bess Myerson
model
,
politician
,
activist
,
actor
,
tv
Real/Birth Name:
Bess Myerson
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
16 July 1924
Death Date:
14 December 2014
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Miss America 1945. TV shows
The Match Game
,
The Big Payoff
,
I've Got a Secret
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Jewish-American Hall of Fame
.
Pat Hingle
actor
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Martin Patterson Hingle
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 July 1924
Death Date:
3 January 2009
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Denver, Colorado, USA
Brief Facts:
Role of
Commissioner James Gordon
in movies
Batman
,
Batman Returns
,
Batman Forever
. Movies
Sudden Impact
,
Batman & Robin
,
Splendor in the Grass
,
On the Waterfront
. Tony award nominee.
Don Knotts
actor
,
comedy
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Jesse Donald Knotts
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 July 1924
Death Date:
24 February 2006
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
TV shows
Three's Company
,
The Andy Griffith Show
. Movies
The Incredible Mr. Limpet
,
The Reluctant Astronaut
,
The Shakiest Gun in the West
,
The Apple Dumpling Gang
. A slim man, known for acting nervous. Died 24 February, 2006.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7083 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry19 January 1999
Margaret Whiting
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Margaret Eleanor Whiting
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
22 July 1924
Death Date:
10 January 2011
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Jack Wrangler
, until his earlier death.
Older than Jack Wrangler by 21 years.
ex-wife of
Lou Busch
Younger than Lou Busch by 14 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Songs
Baby, It's Cold Outside
,
That Old Black Magic
,
Moonlight in Vermont
,
Silver Bells
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame
2007.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6623 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
Black Dahlia
murdered
Real/Birth Name:
Elizabeth Short
Nickname(s):
Beth
Betty Short
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
29 July 1924
Death Date:
15 January 1947
Age at Death:
22
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Wanted to be an actress. Murder was never solved. Body cut in half. Possible death date January 14.
Carroll O'Connor
actor
,
director
,
writer
,
producer
,
composer
Real/Birth Name:
John Carroll O'Connor
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 August 1924
Death Date:
21 June 2001
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
All in the Family
,
Archie Bunker's Place
in role of
Archie Bunker
. TV series
In the Heat of the Night
. Movie
Return to Me
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
1997.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
1989.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry17 March 2000
James Baldwin
writer
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
James Arthur Baldwin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 August 1924
Death Date:
1 December 1987
Age at Death:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Novel
If Beale Street Could Talk
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
French Legion of Honor
1986.
Legacy Walk
2012.
New York State Writers Hall of Fame
2010.
Rainbow Honor Walk
.
Alice Ghostley
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Alice Margaret Ghostley
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
14 August 1924
Death Date:
21 September 2007
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Eve, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
To Kill a Mockingbird
,
The Graduate
,
Grease
. TV series
Designing Women
,
Bewitched
,
Mayberry R.F.D.
.
Phyllis Schlafly
activist
,
lawyer
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Phyllis McAlpin Stewart
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
15 August 1924
Death Date:
5 September 2016
Age at Death:
92, 21 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Conservative activist. Founder of Eagle Forum. Opposed the Equal Rights Amendment. Book
A Choice, Not an Echo
.
Fess Parker
actor
,
director
,
producer
,
business
,
winery
Real/Birth Name:
Fess Elisha Parker Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 August 1924
Death Date:
18 March 2010
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
Daniel Boone
,
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1962)
,
Disneyland
in the role of
Davy Crockett
. Movie
Old Yeller
. A winemaker and resort owner.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hall of Great Western Performers
2012.
Jack Buck
baseball
,
radio
,
sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
John Francis Buck
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 August 1924
Death Date:
18 June 2002
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Announced games for baseball team
St. Louis Cardinals
. Also football for CBS radio program
Monday Night Football
. Distinct gravelly voice.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
American Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame
1990.
Ford C Frick Award
1987.
Hall of Famous Missourians
2006.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
Missouri Wall of Fame
.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame
2005.
National Radio Hall of Fame
1995.
NSMA Hall of Fame
1990.
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
A star at 6307 Delmar Boulevard
Jack Weston
actor
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Jack Weinstein
Also Known As:
Jack Western
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 August 1924
Death Date:
3 May 1996
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Four Seasons
,
Wait Until Dark
,
Dirty Dancing
,
Ishtar
,
Short Circuit 2
,
Cactus Flower
,
Please Don't Eat the Daisies
,
The Incredible Mr. Limpet
,
The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
.
Dinah Washington
singer
,
blues
,
jazz
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Ruth Lee Jones
Nickname(s):
Queen of the Blues
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
29 August 1924
Death Date:
14 December 1963
Age at Death:
39
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Relationships:
ex-wife of
Dick Lane
Older than Dick Lane by 3 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Song
What a Diff'rence a Day Makes
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
1986.
Alabama Music Hall of Fame
1991.
ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame
.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1987.
Blues Hall of Fame
2003.
Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2019.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2012.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1993.
Buddy Hackett
actor
,
singer
,
comedy
Real/Birth Name:
Leonard Hacker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
31 August 1924
Death Date:
30 June 2003
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Movie musical
The Music Man
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard for live performance or theater20 June 1988
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A star at 266 S. Palm Canyon Drive8 December 2000
Daniel Inouye
Senator
,
hero
,
military
,
US Representative
Real/Birth Name:
Daniel Ken Inouye
Also Known As:
Daniel K. Inouye
Nickname(s):
Dan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 September 1924
Death Date:
17 December 2012
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Brief Facts:
Democrat. Senator from Hawaii January 1963 until his death. Lost his right arm in battle in Italy during World War II. Award was by President Clinton at a later time.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
.
French Legion of Honor
2007.
Medal of Honor
.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2013.
Jane Greer
actor
,
model
Real/Birth Name:
Bette Jane Greer
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
9 September 1924
Death Date:
24 August 2001
Age at Death:
76, 16 days before her 77
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Relationships:
ex-wife of
Rudy Vallee
Younger than Rudy Vallee by 23 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movie
Out of the Past
. TV show
Twin Peaks
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1634 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry
Ted Kluszewski
baseball
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Theodore Bernard Kluszewski
Nickname(s):
Big Klu
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 September 1924
Death Date:
29 March 1988
Age at Death:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Argo, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
First base. teams
Cincinnati Reds
,
Cincinnati Redlegs
,
Pittsburgh Pirates
,
Chicago White Sox
,
Los Angeles Angels
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
1962.
IU Athletics Hall of Fame
1982.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Carol Grace
actor
,
writer
,
Broadway
,
socialite
Real/Birth Name:
Carol Doree
Also Known As:
Carol Marcus
Carol Matthau
Carol Marcus Saroyan
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
11 September 1924
Death Date:
20 July 2003
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Walter Matthau
, until his earlier death.
Younger than Walter Matthau by 3 years.
ex-wife of
William Saroyan
Younger than William Saroyan by 16 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Took the name (Marcus) of her step-father at age 8. Broadway play
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter
. Movie
Mikey and Nicky
. Books
Among the Porcupines
,
The Secret in the Daisy
.
Tom Landry
football
,
coach
,
inventor
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Wade Landry
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 September 1924
Death Date:
12 February 2000
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Mission, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach. Invented the now-popular "4-3 defense" as well as the "Flex defense." Team
Dallas Cowboys
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
1993.
Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions
1991.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
1971.
National High School Hall of Fame
1991.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1990.
Paul Brown Trophy
1987.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1990.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1993.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Texas Aviation Hall of Fame
.
Texas High School Sports Hall of Fame
1988.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
1986.
Maurice Jarre
composer
,
conductor
Real/Birth Name:
Maurice-Alexis Jarre
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 September 1924
Death Date:
29 March 2009
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Lyon, France
Brief Facts:
Score for movies
Lawrence of Arabia
,
Doctor Zhivago
,
A Passage to India
,
Dead Poets Society
,
Ghost
,
Enemy Mine
. Song
Lara's Theme
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6505 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry3 February 1994
Jerry Coleman
military
,
aviator
,
baseball
,
manager
,
sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
Gerald Francis Coleman
Nickname(s):
The Colonel
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 September 1924
Death Date:
5 January 2014
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
San Jose, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Second baseman. Team
New York Yankees
. TV show
Game of the Week
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Babe Ruth Award
1950.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
Ford C Frick Award
2005.
International Air & Space Hall of Fame
2011.
National Radio Hall of Fame
2007.
San Diego Padres Hall of Fame
2001.
Bobby Short
singer
,
musician
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Waltrip Short
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 September 1924
Death Date:
21 March 2005
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Danville, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Singer and pianist. Movie
Man of the Century
. As himself in movie
Hannah and Her Sisters
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame List
1986.
Lauren Bacall
actor
,
model
,
writer
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Betty Joan Perske
Nickname(s):
Betty
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
16 September 1924
Death Date:
12 August 2014
Age at Death:
89, 35 days before her 90
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Humphrey Bogart
, until his earlier death.
Younger than Humphrey Bogart by 24 years.
ex-wife of
Jason Robards
Younger than Jason Robards by 2 years.
mother of
Sam Robards
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Sam Robards
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Big Sleep
,
Dark Passage
,
Key Largo
,
The Shootist
,
The Mirror Has Two Faces
. Book
By Myself and Then Some
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Cecil B DeMille Award
1993.
International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame List
2000.
Kennedy Center Honors
1997.
Theater Hall of Fame
1998.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1724 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A star at 135 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way10 January 1997
Bob Murphy
baseball
,
sports analyst
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Allan Murphy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 September 1924
Death Date:
3 August 2004
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Game announcer for team
New York Mets
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
Ford C Frick Award
1994.
Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame
2010.
New York Mets Hall of Fame
1984.
NSMA Hall of Fame
2002.
Gogi Grant
singer
,
jazz
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Myrtle Audrey Arinsberg
Also Known As:
Audrey Brown
Audrey Grant
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
20 September 1924
Death Date:
10 March 2016
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
The Wayward Wind
. Also dubbed vocals for
Ann Blyth
in movie
The Helen Morgan Story
.
Gail Russell
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Elizabeth L. Russell
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
21 September 1924
Death Date:
26 August 1961
Age at Death:
36, 26 days before her 37
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Relationships:
ex-wife of
Guy Madison
Younger than Guy Madison by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Uninvited
,
Angel and the Badman
,
Calcutta
,
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6933 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Harold Gould (baseball)
baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Harold Lorenzo Gould
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 September 1924
Death Date:
9 November 2012
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Fairfield, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher for team
Philadelphia Stars
of the Negro Leagues 1947-1948.
Steve Forrest
actor
Real/Birth Name:
William Forrest Andrews
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 September 1924
Death Date:
18 May 2013
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Huntsville, Texas, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Dana Andrews
Younger than Dana Andrews by 15 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Movie
Amazon Women on the Moon
. TV series
S.W.A.T.
.
Truman Capote
writer
,
parties
,
adopted
Real/Birth Name:
Truman Streckfus Persons
Also Known As:
Truman Garcia Capote
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 September 1924
Death Date:
25 August 1984
Age at Death:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Adopted by his stepfather and renamed Truman Garcia Capote. Wrote the books
In Cold Blood: A True Account of a Multiple Murder and Its Consequences
,
Other Voices, Other Rooms
,
Breakfast at Tiffany's: A Short Novel and Three Stories
. Famed for his party "The Black and White Ball." Subject of movie
Capote
. Movie
Breakfast at Tiffany's
based on his novella.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Stage and Screen Hall of Fame
2001.
Jimmy Carter
president
,
military
,
governor
,
painter
,
activist
,
writer
,
engineer
Real/Birth Name:
James Earl Carter Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 October 1924
Age today:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Plains, Georgia, USA
Relationships:
father of
Amy Carter
older brother of
Billy Carter
Older than Billy Carter by 12 years.
father of
Jack Carter
husband of
Rosalynn Carter
Older than Rosalynn Carter by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Jack Carter
Amy Carter
Brief Facts:
Governor of Georgia. Graduate of Naval Academy. Submariner. Nuclear engineer. 39th president of US. Supports Habitat for Humanity and peace causes. Book
Our Endangered Values : America's Moral Crisis
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
.
Georgia Writers Hall of Fame
2006.
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
2004.
Liberty Medal
1990.
Nobel Peace Prize
2002.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1999.
Time Person of the Year
1976.
Roger Williams
musician
Real/Birth Name:
Louis Weertz
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 October 1924
Death Date:
8 October 2011
Age at Death:
87, 7 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Brief Facts:
Pianist. Songs
Autumn Leaves
,
Near You
,
Till
,
The Impossible Dream
,
Yellow Bird
,
Maria
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2010.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1533 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry
Joe Allison
composer
,
country
Real/Birth Name:
Joe Marion Allison
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 October 1924
Death Date:
2 August 2002
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
McKinney, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Wrote song
He'll Have to Go
recorded by
Jim Reeves
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Disc Jockey Hall of Fame
1976.
Lou Groza Award
1992.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1978.
Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
1998.
Charlton Heston
actor
,
director
,
writer
,
model
Real/Birth Name:
John Charles Carter
Nickname(s):
Chuck
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 October 1924
Death Date:
5 April 2008
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Evanston, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Took last name of stepfather as a child. Role of
Moses
in movie
The Ten Commandments
. Movies
Tombstone
,
True Lies
,
The Greatest Show on Earth
,
Planet of the Apes
,
Ben-Hur
,
Soylent Green
,
The Omega Man
,
Earthquake
. Involved in the National Rifle Association as president from 1998 to 2003. TV show
The Colbys
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Cecil B DeMille Award
1967.
Hall of Great Western Performers
2010.
Kennedy Center Honors
1997.
Presidential Citizens Medal
1989.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2003.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1628 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry
Bill Dana
tv
,
comedy
,
actor
,
writer
,
producer
,
composer
Real/Birth Name:
Irving Szathmary
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 October 1924
Death Date:
15 June 2017
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
The Bill Dana Show
,
Zorro and Son
,
The Golden Girls
. Movie
The Nude Bomb
. Songs
My Name Jose Jimenez
,
All About Love
,
Big Bells and Bongo Drummers
.
Robert Rushworth
aviator
,
military
,
engineer
,
X-15
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Aitken Rushworth
Also Known As:
Robert A. Rushworth
Nickname(s):
Bob
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 October 1924
Death Date:
18 March 1993
Age at Death:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Madison, Maine, USA
Brief Facts:
Fighter pilot, test pilot. Flew the X-15. On June 27, 1963, he flew the X-15 to an altitude above 50 miles, thereby qualifying as an astronaut according to the United States definition, not the international definition.
Space Missions:
X-15
Multiple flights by a rocket-powered aircraft. Some qualified by the US Air Force for an Astronaut Medal, exceeding 50 miles altitude.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Aerospace Walk of Honor
1994.
International Space Hall of Fame
1991.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
1990.
Ed Wood
actor
,
director
,
producer
,
writer
,
stunts
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Davis Wood Jr.
Also Known As:
Edward D. Wood Jr.
Don Miller
Daniel Davis
Peter La Roche
Edward Davis
Flint Holloway
Larry Lee
Dick Trent
Akdov Telmig
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 October 1924
Death Date:
10 December 1978
Age at Death:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
His movie
Plan 9 from Outer Space
is often called "The Worst Film Ever Made." Movies
Jailbait
,
Bride of the Monster
,
The Beach Bunnies
,
Revenge of the Virgins
. Subject of movie
Ed Wood
. Pseudonym "Akdov Telmig" is "Vodka Gimlet" spelled backward.
Mal Whitfield
track
,
aviator
,
military
Real/Birth Name:
Malvin Greston Whitfield
Also Known As:
Mal 'Marvelous Mal' Whitfield
Nickname(s):
Marvelous Mal
Marvelous
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 October 1924
Death Date:
19 November 2015
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Bay City, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Twice won 800 m at Olympics. Tuskega Airman. Served in Korean War in the US Air Force.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
James E. Sullivan Award
1954.
National Track and Field Hall of Fame
1974.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
1978.
United States Olympic Hall of Fame
1988.
Lee Iacocca
business
,
engineer
Real/Birth Name:
Lido Anthony Iacocca
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 October 1924
Death Date:
2 July 2019
Age at Death:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
President of Chrysler.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
1994.
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
.
U.S. Business Hall of Fame
1993.
Don Coryell
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Donald David Coryell
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 October 1924
Death Date:
1 July 2010
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Seattle, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive back. Team
University of Washington
. As a coach, teams
Whittier College
,
University of Southern California
,
San Diego State University
,
St. Louis Cardinals
,
San Diego Chargers
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1987.
College Football Hall of Fame
1999.
Husky Fever Hall of Fame
2000.
San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame
1994.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2012.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
Joyce Randolph
actor
,
dancer
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Joyce Sirola
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
21 October 1924
Age today:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Broadway play
Ladies Night in a Turkish Bath
. TV series
The Honeymooners
.
Billy Barty
actor
,
activist
,
little person
Real/Birth Name:
William John Bertanzetti
(some say:) William Job Bertanzetti
Guillermo Giuseppe Bertanzetti
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 October 1924
Death Date:
23 December 2000
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA
Height:
3 feet 9 inches (114.3 cm)
Brief Facts:
Founded Little People of America. Movies
Legend
,
Willow
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6922 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry1 July 1981
Bobby Brown (NYY)
baseball
,
doctor
Real/Birth Name:
Robert William Brown
Also Known As:
Dr. Bobby Brown
Nickname(s):
Doc
Golden Boy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 October 1924
Age today:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Seattle, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Third base, team
New York Yankees
, World Series champs 1949, '50, '51. Cardiologist in Texas. 10 years as president of the American League.
Cleo Moore
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Cleouna Moore
Nickname(s):
The Next Big Thing
Queen of the B-Movie Bad Girls
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
31 October 1924
Death Date:
25 October 1973
Age at Death:
48, 6 days before her 49
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Women's Prison
,
The Other Woman
,
Hit and Run
,
Over-Exposed
.
Russell Johnson
actor
,
western
,
military
,
soap
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
Russell David Johnson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 November 1924
Death Date:
16 January 2014
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Ashley, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
Gilligan's Island
. Movies
This Island Earth
,
Attack of the Crab Monsters
,
It Came from Outer Space
,
Tumbleweed
,
Seminole
.
J.D. Sumner
singer
,
composer
,
gospel
Real/Birth Name:
John David Sumner
Also Known As:
JD Sumner
Nickname(s):
World's Lowest Bass Singer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 November 1924
Death Date:
16 November 1998
Age at Death:
73, 3 days before his 74
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Lakeland, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Southern Gospel singer with a deep bass voice. Formerly listed as the World's Lowest Bass Singer. Groups
Sunshine Boys
,
Blackwood Brothers
,
Stamps Quartet
,
Masters V
. Song
The Old Country Church
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
1984.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
1998.
Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame
.
Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame
.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
1998 as a member of group
Stamps Quartet
.
Geraldine Page
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Geraldine Sue Page
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
22 November 1924
Death Date:
13 June 1987
Age at Death:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Kirksville, Missouri, USA
Relationships:
mother of
Angelica Page
wife of
Rip Torn
, until she died.
Older than Rip Torn by 6 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Angelica Page
Brief Facts:
Movies
Hondo
,
The Trip to Bountiful
,
The Pope of Greenwich Village
,
Pete 'n' Tillie
. Several Oscar nominations.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Theater Hall of Fame
1983.
Shirley Chisholm
US Representative
,
educator
,
activist
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Shirley Anita St. Hill
Also Known As:
Shirley St. Hill Chisholm
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
30 November 1924
Death Date:
1 January 2005
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Elected to Congress from NY, served 1969-1983. Candidate for president 1972. Books
Unbought and Unbossed
,
The Good Fight
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Women's Hall of Fame
1993.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2015.
Jonathan Frid
actor
,
soap
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
John Herbert Frid
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 December 1924
Death Date:
14 April 2012
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Brief Facts:
TV series
Dark Shadows
in role of
Barnabas Collins
. Movie
House of Dark Shadows
. Broadway revival play
Arsenic and Old Lace
.
Fred R. Taylor
basketball
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Fred Rankin Taylor
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 December 1924
Death Date:
6 January 2002
Age at Death:
77, 34 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Zanesville, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
First baseman, baseball pro team
Washington Senators
. Basketball coach, team
Ohio State University
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Basketball Hall of Fame
1986.
Henry Iba Award
1961.
Henry Iba Award
1962.
National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
2006.
Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame
2006.
Wally Cox
actor
,
Broadway
,
tv
,
game show
Real/Birth Name:
Wallace Maynard Cox
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 December 1924
Death Date:
15 February 1973
Age at Death:
48
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Movie
The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County
. TV show
Hollywood Squares
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6385 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Doc Blanchard
football
,
military
Real/Birth Name:
Felix Anthony Blanchard
Nickname(s):
Doc
Little Doc
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 December 1924
Death Date:
19 April 2009
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
McColl, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
First junior to win the Heisman, Team
United States Military Academy
as fullback. United States Air Force from 1947 until 1971, retired with the rank of Colonel.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1964.
Heisman Trophy
1945.
James E. Sullivan Award
1945.
Maxwell Award
1945.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1994.
South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame
.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1971.
Ed Koch
mayor
,
lawyer
,
tv
,
US Representative
,
writer
,
educator
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Irving Koch
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 December 1924
Death Date:
1 February 2013
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Pronounced Kotch. Democrat. US Representative from 1969 to1977. Mayor of New York City from 1978 through 1989 for 3 terms. A judge on TV show
The People's Court
. Children's book
Eddie, Harold's Little Brother
.
Linda Hopkins
actor
,
singer
,
blues
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Melinda Helen Matthews
Also Known As:
L'I'll Helen Matthews
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
14 December 1924
Death Date:
10 April 2017
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Mitzi... Roarin' in the 20's
,
Leprechaun 2
,
Honkeytonk Man
,
Rockin' the Blues
. Broadway musical play
Inner City
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
1987.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry1 October 2005
Gary Morton
comedy
,
tv
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Morton Goldaper
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 December 1924
Death Date:
30 March 1999
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Lucille Ball
, until her earlier death.
Younger than Lucille Ball by 13 years.
annulled ex-husband of
Susan Morrow
Older than Susan Morrow by 6 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Stand-up comic. Producer. TV series
Here's Lucy
.
Christy O'Connor
golf
Real/Birth Name:
Christy O'Connor
Also Known As:
Christy O'Connor Snr
Nickname(s):
Himself
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 December 1924
Death Date:
14 May 2016
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Knocknacarra, Galway, Ireland
Brief Facts:
Won over 20 important British and Irish tournaments.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
World Golf Hall of Fame
2009.
Dan Devine
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Daniel John Devine
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 December 1924
Death Date:
9 May 2002
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Augusta, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach, teams
Arizona State University
,
University of Missouri
,
Green Bay Packers
,
University of Notre Dame
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1985.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1973.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1993.
Sun Devil Sports Hall of Fame
1987.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1989.
Lee Dorsey
singer
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Irving Lee Dorsey
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 December 1924
Death Date:
1 December 1986
Age at Death:
61, 23 days before his 62
nd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Ya Ya
,
Working in the Coal Mine
.
Rod Serling
writer
,
actor
,
producer
,
tv
Real/Birth Name:
Rodman Edward Serling
Also Known As:
John Phillips
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 December 1924 (Christmas Day)
Death Date:
28 June 1975
Age at Death:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Syracuse, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Creator and host of TV series
The Twilight Zone
. Movies
Patterns
,
Requiem for a Heavyweight
,
Planet of the Apes
,
Seven Days in May
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
2008.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
1985.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry6 October 1988
Frank Broyles
football
,
coach
,
sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
John Franklin Broyles
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 December 1924
Death Date:
14 August 2017
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Decatur, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback, then coach. Team
University of Arkansas.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2018.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1967.
College Football Hall of Fame
1983.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1971.
Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame
1960.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
1999.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1991.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1995.
University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor
1988.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
2007.
Glenn Davis
football
,
track
Real/Birth Name:
Glenn Woodward Davis
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 December 1924
Death Date:
9 March 2005
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Burbank, California, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Terry Moore
Older than Terry Moore by 4 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Team
United States Military Academy
as halfback. Team
Los Angeles Rams
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1961.
Heisman Trophy
1946.
Maxwell Award
1944.
National High School Hall of Fame
1991.
National Track and Field Hall of Fame
1974.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
1978.
Dub Jones
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
William Augustus Jones
Also Known As:
W.A. "Dub" Jones
Nickname(s):
Dub
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 December 1924
Age today:
96, 22 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Arcadia, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Football teams
Miami Seahawks
,
Brooklyn Dodgers
,
Cleveland Browns
. Coach for the Browns.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame
1984.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1982.
Tulane Athletics Hall of Fame
1982.
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