Today is the 119th birthday of the actor David Manners. He had ten exceptionally productive years in Hollywood and then walked away. Great story. The
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Happy 73rd Birthday Liza Minnelli
Today is Liza Minnelli’s 73rd birthday. She is entertainment royalty and phoenix. Just when you think she is out, from the ashes, she comes back better,
Happy 86th Birthday Sylvia Plath
Today is the 86th birthday of Sylvia Plath. I have a handful of favorite poems that became my favorites because they perfectly encapsulated a feeling I
Happy 139th Birthday Jane Darwell
Today is the 139th birthday of the actress Jane Darwell. Her longevity is admirable, especially in the film industry. She did what she loved and did
Happy 123rd Birthday Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale
Today is the 123rd birthday of the eccentric socialite and documentary film subject Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale (Big Edie). It’s no exaggeration to state that
Happy 96th Birthday Yma Sumac
Today is the 96th birthday of the charismatic singer Yma Sumac. I am a sucker for reinvention stories and she has a great one: Peruvian
Happy 94th Birthday James Baldwin
Today is the 94th birthday of the poet James Baldwin. The world is a better place because he was in it and still feels the loss
Happy 86th Birthday Ted Cassidy
Today is the 86th birthday of the actor Ted Cassidy. The world is a better place because he was in it and still feels the loss that
Happy 126th Birthday William Powell
Today is the 126th birthday of the actor William Powell. I adore his performances in the Thin Man films and My Man Godfrey. His mid-century mid-atlantic accent
Happy 111th Birthday Barbara Stanwyck
Today is the 111th birthday of Barbara Stanwyck. Born Ruby Stevens, reinvented herself into an internationally-known actress, and stayed in the public eye for 60
Happy 110th Birthday Milton Berle
Today is the 110th birthday of the comedian Milton Berle. The world is a better place because he was in it and still feels the
Happy 134th Birthday Louis B. Mayer
Today is the 134th birthday of the first movie mogul, Louis B. Mayer. The world is a better place because he was in it and
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