Today is the 88th birthday of the crown prince of the French New Wave (Nouvelle Vague) film movement: Jean-Paul Belmondo. Eschewing the popular subject matters
Tag: Actor
Happy 100th Birthday Alan Hale Jr.
Today is the 100th birthday of the Skipper from Gilligan’s Island: Alan Hale Jr. He was a film and theatre actor before landing that role,
Happy 94th Birthday Harry Belafonte
Today is the 94th birthday of the singer Harry Belafonte. While I was researching him today, a listing popped up for a concert tonight at
Happy 91st Birthday Joanne Woodward
Today is the 91st birthday of the actor Joanne Woodward. Have you seen The Three Faces of Eve or The Long, Hot Summer? You must.
Happy 108th Birthday Jim Backus
Today is the 108th birthday of Jim Backus, everyone’s favorite millionaire shipwreck survivor. Was I the only one that had the take away thought from
Happy 94th Birthday Sidney Poitier
Today is the 94th birthday of the actor Sidney Poitier. Read his book, watch Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner. The world is a better place
Happy 114th Birthday Cesar Romero
Today is the 114th birthday of Cesar Romero. There is a scene in “The Thin Man” where he (who’s character is Chris Jorgensen, I guess
Happy 96th Birthday Jack Lemmon
Today is Jack Lemmon’s 96th birthday. Throughout his career, he turned in consistently top notch performances and made his “every man” persona so desirable. Watch
Happy 52nd Birthday Christy Turlington
Today is the 52nd birthday of Christy Turlington. She has taken her luck of the gene pool and used it to make the world a
Happy 74th Birthday Patty Duke
Today is the 74th birthday of Patty Duke. There are so many films of hers that are incredible, so many very different films. The world
After The Fire – “Der Kommissar” (1982)
After The Fire – “Der Kommissar” (1982) Originally cut by Austrian singer Falco, “Der Kommissar” was also made famous when the British band After The
XTC – “Living Through Another Cuba” (1980)
XTC – “Living Through Another Cuba” (1980) Like “Enola Gay,” XTC’s “Living Through Another Cuba” is another ’80s track that looks to past atomic era
