Actors

Born 16 June 1890: Stan Laurel

On June 16th, we tip our pork pie hats to comedy legend Stan Laurel! Born in 1890 in Ulverston, England,…

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Born 13 June 1892: Basil Rathbone

Today, we celebrate the birthday of the enigmatic Basil Rathbone, born Philip St. John Basil Rathbone on June 13th, 1892!…

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Born 7 June 1917: Dean Martin

Dean Martin, born Dino Paul Crocetti on June 7th, 1917, in Steubenville, Ohio, USA, was one of the most celebrated…

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Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston, born John Charles Carter on the 4th of October, 1923, in Evanston, Illinois, was a titan of American…

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Born 30 May 1908: Mel Blanc

Mel Blanc, the man behind countless iconic cartoon characters, was born Melvin Jerome Blanc on May 30th, 1908, in San…

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Born 26 May 1907: John Wayne

Born Marion Robert Morrison on May 26th, 1907, in Winterset, Iowa, John Wayne became an American acting legend. Though initially…

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Born 23 May 1883: Douglas Fairbanks

Douglas Fairbanks, a swashbuckling icon of the silent film era, was born Douglas Elton Thomas Ullman on May 23rd, 1883,…

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Oliver Reed

Oliver Reed was a force of nature on screen, a British actor whose booming voice, imposing stature, and talent for…

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Born 17 May 1936 – Dennis Hopper

Dennis Lee Hopper, a prolific American actor, director, and artist, was born in Dodge City, Kansas on May 17, 1936.…

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Born 15 May 1909 – James Mason

James Neville Mason, a distinguished English actor, was born on May 15, 1909, in Huddersfield, Yorkshire. After studying architecture at…

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Born 10 May 1838 – John Wilkes Booth

John Wilkes Booth, a notorious figure in American history, was born on May 10, 1838, near Bel Air, Maryland. He…

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Born 6 May 1915 – Orson Welles

Orson Welles, born George Orson Welles on May 6, 1915, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was a child prodigy who blossomed into…

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Bing Crosby

Did you know that Bing Crosby, the legendary crooner, was originally named Harry Lillis Crosby Jr. when he was born…

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Born 16 April 1889 – Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin, a comedic genius who rose to superstardom during the silent film era, was born on April 16, 1889,…

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James Dean

Did you know that James Dean, an iconic Hollywood star, only starred in three movies before his untimely death? Yet,…

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Born 26 March 1931 – Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy (1931-2015), a revered actor and director who left an indelible mark on science fiction fandom, was born in…

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