Bud Abbott |
William Alexander Abbott
Born: 2 October 1895
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Died: 24 April 1974
A comedian known especially for his long-running
partnership with Lou Costello
in such comedy films as "Buck Pirates" and "The Naughty Nineties"
featuring their famous "Who's on First" routine. Starred with
Bela Lugosi in Dracula. Lean
and street-smart, he played the part of straight man, always
getting the chubby and simple-minded Costello into trouble.
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| Don Adams |
Donald James Yarmy
Born: 1927
Star of TV show "Get Smart" with Barbara Feldon a show he nearly
passed on until he learned of Mel
Brooks' involvement. His unique voice also landed him the voice
of Inspector Gadget. He changed his name from Yarmy because he got
tired of being last during alphabetical auditions.
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| Edie Adams |
Elizabeth Edith Enke
Born: 1929
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| Maude Adams |
Maude Kiskadden
1872 - 1953
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| Anouk Aimee |
Francoise Sorya
Born: 1932
French film actress.
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| Eddie Albert |
Eddie ALbert Heimberger
Born: 1908
US stage, film and TV actor.
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| Alan Alda |
Alphonso D'Abruzzo
Born: 28 January 1936
New York, USA
Best known for his role as "Hawkeye Pierce" in long
running TV series, M*A*S*H*. Recently co-starred in "The Aviator"
(2004).
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| Jason
Alexander |
Jay Scott Greenspan
Born: 23 September 1959
Newark, New Jersey
Best known for his role as "George" in one of TVs
most successful shows "Seinfeld".
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| Dave Allen |
David Tynan O'Mahoney
Born: 1936
Dublin, Ireland
Died: 10 March 2003
Legendary TV entertainer and comedian.
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| Gracie Allen |
Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie
Born: 26 July 1902
Died: 28 August 1964
Appeared for more than 30 years on radio, television
and film. Wife of George
Burns.
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| Tim Allen |
Tim Allen Dick
Born: 13 June 1953
Denver, Colorado, USA
Star of the top-rated TV sitcom "Home
Improvement".
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| Woody Allen |
Allan Stewart Konigsberg
Born: 1 December 1935
New York City
Actor, director, comedian, musician, screenwriter,
writer. Ugly split from Mia
Farrow, and also lost another leading lady Diane Keaton to Warren Beatty many years before.
Attended New York University after high school, where he failed
motion picture production.
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Kirstie Alley
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Gladys Leeman
Born: 12 January 1955
Kansas, USA
Star of "Look Who's Talking", and TV shows
"Veronica's Closet", "Cheers" (for which she won an Emmy and a
Golden Globe). Is a Scientologist just like Tom Cruise.
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| June Allyson |
Ella Geisman
Born: 7 October 1917
Bronx, New York
Voted Number One Female Box Office Attraction in
1955. Her many films include "Music for Millions", "Two Girls and a
Sailor", "The Three Muskateers" and "Little Women".
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| Don Ameche |
Dominic Felix Amici
Born: 31 May 1908
Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
Died: 6 December 1993
Leading man on screen in the 1930s and 1940s.
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| Julie Andrews |
Julia Elizabeth Wells
Born: 1 October 1935
Walton-on-Thames, England
Very popular actress/singer best known for her roles
in "The Sound of Music" and "Mary Poppins". Was once married to
Blake Edwards. Starred
on Broadway with Rex Harrison
in "My Fair Lady".
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| Jennifer Aniston |
Jennifer Anastassakis (or
Anistopolous)
Born: 11 February 1969
Sherman Oaks, California
Best known as the wife of Brad Pitt and as Rachel in "Friends", her
much copied hairstyle led to many women asking for "The Rachel" at
hairdressers around the world. She has also starred in the movie
"The Object of My Affection" and made appearances in "She's the
One" and "'Til There Was You". Her father is Days of our Lives star
John Aniston.
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| Ann-Margaret |
Ann-Margaret Olsson
Born: 28 April 1941
Stockholm, Sweden
Oscar nominee and consumate entertainer. Started out
as a Las Vegas showgirl.
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| Pier Angeli |
Anna Maria Peirangeli
Born: 19 June 1932
Cagliri, Sardina, Italy
Died: 10 September 1971 (overdose)
California, USA
Italian film actress who achieved limited Hollywood
success before taking her own life at the age of 39.
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| Jean Arthur |
Gladys Georgianna Greene
Born: 17 October 1900
Platsburg, New York, USA
Died: 19 June 1991 (heart failure)
Carmel, California, USA
Academy award nominated actress. Her first film was
the silent film "Cameo Kirby" (1923) and her last "Shane"
(1953).
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| Fred Astaire |
Frederick Austerlitz
Born: 10 May 1899
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Died: 22 June 1987
Los Angeles, California, USA
Academy and Emmy award winner, commonly accepted as
the silver screen's best ever dancer. Also known for his acting,
singing, song writing, and as a true gentlemen.
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| Mary Astor |
Lucille Langehanke
Born: 3 May 1906
Quincy, Illinois, USA
Starred in movies for 40 years, including "The
Maltese Falcon" (1941) alongside Humphrey Bogart.
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